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PC Gamers Can Save $40 In Free Game Offer, Includes 10/10 Hit
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

PC Gamers Can Save $40 In Free Game Offer, Includes 10/10 Hit

The Epic Games Store is offering free games for PC users until 4 PM BST on Thursday, July 2. This week's titles are RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and Voidwright, both typically priced at .99. Voidwright is a 2D action-platformer developed by Powersnake, featuring exploration, combat against over 10 enemies and 11 bosses, and an average Metacritic score of 76. The game offers around eight hours for the main storyline and up to 16 hours for completionist runs. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition is a remastered version of the 2004 classic, allowing players to manage amusement parks with a playtime ranging from 20 to 200 hours. It has an 88% 'Very Positive' rating on Steam and includes both the Soaked! and Wild! expansions.
Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 24/06/2026
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 24/06/2026

The Epic Games Store is offering free downloads of RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition and Voidwrought from 4 PM BST on June 25, 2026, until 4 PM BST on July 2, 2026. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 Complete Edition, published by Atari and developed by Frontier Developments, allows players to build their own amusement park and includes two DLC packs. Voidwrought, published by Kwalee and developed by Powersnake, is a 2D action-platformer set in a hand-drawn world where players battle deities and explore ancient ruins.
Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

Steam Summer Sale 2026 kicks off offering weeks of PC game discounts

The Steam Summer Sale for 2026 has started and will run until July 9, 2026, offering discounts on a wide range of games and downloadable content. Users may experience server instability during the event. Notable discounts include popular titles such as Clair Obscur Expedition 33, Split Fiction, Red Dead Redemption II, Battlefield 6, Dispatch, Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil Requiem, Anno 117, Arc Raiders, Black Ops 7, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. The "Deep Discounts" section features games with price reductions of at least 85%, with some up to 95%, including titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Watch Dogs 2, Far Cry 4, Wreckfest, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, The Quarry, Ghostwire Tokyo, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. A feature on Weekend PC Game Deals will provide insights into the best bargains of the sale.
New York Has a Gamer Mayor Now — and a $2.6 Billion Game Industry to Match
AppWizard
June 26, 2026

New York Has a Gamer Mayor Now — and a $2.6 Billion Game Industry to Match

In June, New York City celebrated the NYC Battle of the Boroughs Champions at a press conference on June 10, recognizing the winners of the 2026 Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs. Among the winners was Team Hyper Pigmentation, an all-girl squad that won back-to-back titles. The city's digital games sector supports approximately 7,600 jobs, contributing billion in wages and generating a total economic output of billion. The NYC Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment (MOME) has established the Game Development Industry Council, launched the NYC Summer of Games campaign, and funded grants for developers. New York City's digital gaming ecosystem has an annual economic impact of .6 billion, with around 380 digital gaming firms, 65 percent of which are small or indie studios. The share of open roles in the gaming industry increased from 15.1 percent to 29.2 percent between Q3 2024 and Q1 2026. The Summer of Games features events from May through September, including the NYC Video Game Festival and the Tribeca Games Gallery. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is recognized as the first "Gamer Mayor," engaging with gaming culture and platforms like Twitch. Jones-Harvey emphasizes the importance of addressing affordability issues to retain talent in the gaming industry. She advocates for recognizing video games as a vital part of New York City's cultural landscape, alongside music, film, and theater.
It's wild of Rockstar to ask us for $80, minimum, without showing a GTA 6 gameplay trailer
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

It’s wild of Rockstar to ask us for $80, minimum, without showing a GTA 6 gameplay trailer

Rockstar has announced the commencement of preorders for Grand Theft Auto VI, despite the absence of any actual gameplay footage. The minimum preorder price is set at an unspecified amount, with an "Ultimate Edition" available for an additional , which locks certain gameplay features. To date, there have been two trailers for the game, focusing on narrative elements rather than gameplay, and recent promotional images have not provided gameplay content. Many fans feel frustrated by the lack of evidence to justify their investment, especially those without current-generation consoles who are considering waiting for a PC release.
The best farm sim since Stardew Valley is on sale right before its 1.0 launch
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

The best farm sim since Stardew Valley is on sale right before its 1.0 launch

Fields of Mistria is a farm simulation game currently available at a 20% discount during the Steam Summer Sale, priced at .19. The game has been in Early Access for two years and is set for its official launch on August 5. It features a vibrant world and charming characters, with a marriage feature to be unlocked in the upcoming update. The price will remain stable after the launch.
1 year after launch, spaceship shooter Wildgate will end development after its next update
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

1 year after launch, spaceship shooter Wildgate will end development after its next update

Game director Dustin Browder announced that the PvPvE game Wildgate will halt further updates due to an insufficient player base, despite ongoing occasional updates for bug fixes and events. The game will remain available for purchase on all platforms, and the Discord server will be managed by community members. There are currently no plans for layoffs at Moonshot Games. Critics noted the game's potential but highlighted inconsistencies in gameplay experience. Wildgate received a "mostly positive" user rating on Steam, but its audience declined after launch, even with updates and a free trial version. Moonshot Games hopes their next project will resonate better with gamers.
Riot Vanguard finally drops its controversial always-on requirement for anti-cheat — new on-demand mode requires a strict Windows 11 security stack
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

Riot Vanguard finally drops its controversial always-on requirement for anti-cheat — new on-demand mode requires a strict Windows 11 security stack

Riot Games has introduced a new feature for its Vanguard anti-cheat system called Vanguard On-Demand, which allows the kernel driver to load only when a Riot game is launched and unload upon exit. This change ends the previous practice of loading the driver at Windows start-up, which has been in place since 2020. The new mode is supported by Windows 11 25H2 and requires specific hardware configurations, including UEFI Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, Virtualization-Based Security (VBS), Hypervisor-Protected Code Integrity (HVCI), and IOMMU. Approximately 35% of players currently meet these hardware requirements, while around 3% are using incompatible systems. Riot has created a checklist called Vanguard Pre-Check to help players determine if their systems qualify. The percentage of fully secured machines is estimated to be around 34.33% and is increasing monthly. Players whose systems do not meet the criteria will need to make manual adjustments in their BIOS. Vanguard On-Demand mode will be available for players on Windows 11 starting later today. The feature is based on Microsoft’s Runtime Driver Attestation Report, which tracks driver activity since boot and helps ensure no vulnerable drivers have been loaded while Vanguard is inactive. Riot Games has required TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on Windows 11 since 2020 and has faced criticism for these requirements. Enabling VBS and HVCI may affect frame rates and could disable older peripheral drivers due to Microsoft's vulnerable driver blocklist.
The Steam Summer Sale goes live with 'deep-a** discounts' across thousands of games
AppWizard
June 25, 2026

The Steam Summer Sale goes live with ‘deep-a** discounts’ across thousands of games

Preorders for Grand Theft Auto 6 opened on June 25 for a select group of enthusiasts. The 2026 Steam Summer Sale, featuring significant discounts on various games, coincides with this event and runs until July 9. Notable discounted titles include Mass Effect Legendary Edition (92% off), Red Dead Redemption 2 (75% off), Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (75% off), Morels: The Hunt 2 (75% off), Mewgenics (25% off), Creature Kitchen (20% off), Herdling (50% off), and Ghostwire: Tokyo (90% off). Players can also earn stickers and loot in the Steam Points Shop during the sale.
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