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July 13, 2026

A Silent Hill fan is making a PC port of Silent Hill: Downpour that restores a cut boss battle and plenty more

Silent Hill: Downpour is a semi-open world installment of the Silent Hill franchise, focusing on a prison escapee and featuring engaging side quests that explore the town's ghostly lore. One notable quest involves following color-coded ribbons to find a missing girl. The game has been compared to Silent Hill 2, though some consider it derivative. Anticipation is building for Silent Hill: Townfall, a new project from Screen Burn Interactive, which aims to bring a fresh Scottish perspective to the series, following mixed reactions to Silent Hill F's arena battles.

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July 5, 2026

Darktide’s new Skitarii class is its most unique yet, but it also advances our understanding of Warhammer 40k lore

Warhammer 40k features the Skitarii class, which is characterized as cyborg warriors devoted to a cult and communicates in binharic cant. They possess abilities such as delivering electric shocks, using a retractable claw arm for close combat, reviving allies, solving puzzles, and providing fire support through Servo-Skull minions. The Skitarii class emphasizes support and teamwork over individual prowess, offering a diverse skill tree and customization options that enhance the gameplay experience. Fatshark's introduction of this class in Darktide reflects a shift towards strategic collaboration rather than traditional aggressive playstyles.

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July 4, 2026

The best PC games of 2026 (that don’t need a graphics card)

Mina the Hollower is an indie game from the studio behind Shovel Knight, inspired by classic top-down Zelda adventures, featuring a mouse hero and RPG-like customization. Mewgenics, developed by Edmund McMillen, involves breeding cats and genetic manipulation in a tactical turn-based format. Typing Break combines typing skills with gameplay reminiscent of Space Invaders and Breakout. Dosa Divas features two sisters using a mech food truck to combat the fast-food industry, blending RPG mechanics with culinary creativity. Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator offers a satirical take on trading mechanics from the perspective of an alien day trader. Cardburners is a fast-paced card game with multiple modes for solo or online multiplayer. Cassette Boy features puzzle mechanics with an environment that players can rotate. Beatdown City Survivors combines bullet heaven elements with direct combat mechanics. Forbidden Solitaire adds horror elements to the classic card game format with roguelike mechanics. Replaced features a noir-inspired cyberpunk narrative with 3D environments and pixel art. You Have Billions Invested in Generative AI is a free-to-play indie game that satirizes technology investment.

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July 3, 2026

The new Company of Heroes is a wave-based defense game that throws prospective generals straight into the action

Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, which introduces a "wave defense" gameplay style and features formidable bosses and dynamic battlefield events. The game incorporates a roguelite progression system, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies. This installment celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary while evolving the Company of Heroes experience.

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June 28, 2026

Nightdive says compatibility with fan missions was a big priority for Thief Remastered, and there’s one massive mod in particular it knew it had to get working

Thief: The Dark Project has a vibrant mapping community known for its creativity and ambition, producing content that often surpasses the original game. Nightdive Studios is remastering the game and emphasizes the importance of fan-created content in this process. A highly anticipated addition is The Black Parade, a fan-made campaign featuring ten missions designed by Romain Barrilliot, which won ModDB's number one mod of the year in 2023. The community is excited about its integration into the remaster, and Nightdive is committed to making fan-favorite missions accessible. Additionally, Eidos Montreal is developing a graphic novel set between the first two games and releasing related merchandise, including a new soundtrack.

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June 26, 2026

New Extraction Shooter on Steam is Like Cyberpunk 2077 Had a Baby with Minecraft

Gridlands is an upcoming extraction shooter game on Steam that features a distinctive aesthetic combining blocky visuals similar to Minecraft and a gritty noir ambiance akin to Cyberpunk 2077. It aims to differentiate itself from other titles in the genre, which has gained popularity due to successful games like Escape from Tarkov and ARC Raiders. Bungie's Marathon also joined the extraction shooter genre earlier in 2026.