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July 16, 2025

Metaphor: ReFantazio hits 2m sales

Metaphor: ReFantazio has sold over two million copies, as announced by developer and publisher Atlus. The game sold one million units on its first day and reached the two million mark nine months after its release. It debuted in October 2024 and became the third highest-grossing game on Steam during its launch week.

AppWizard

July 16, 2025

ULTIMATE GAME and SOUL M GAME Join Forces to Bring Legendary PC Game IRIS to Mobile — Launching IRIS ORIGIN SEA Exclusively in Southeast Asia in 2025

Ultimate Game Co., Ltd. has formed a strategic partnership with South Korea's Soul M Game Inc. to launch IRIS ORIGIN SEA, a mobile-optimized version of the PC game IRIS, exclusively in Southeast Asia in 2025. The collaboration aims to preserve the authenticity of the original game while enhancing it with new features and cross-platform play. The development has taken over three years using the Unity Engine. Ultimate Game plans to pursue a public listing within five years to support growth. The marketing strategy will focus on digital marketing for precise audience targeting and personalized in-game campaigns.

Winsage

July 15, 2025

Upgrade your PC for under $20 with Office 2019

Microsoft Office 2019 Professional Plus is available for .97, a 91% discount from its regular price of 9. This offer includes a lifetime license for one Windows PC, with no subscription fees. The suite features Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote, but does not include Microsoft Teams. It requires Windows 10 or 11 and is not compatible with older operating systems. The purchase is made through a verified Microsoft Partner, and license keys and download links are provided via email within seven days.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

John Wick Hex is being delisted

Big Fan Games announced that John Wick Hex will be delisted from all platforms on July 17th. Existing owners will retain access to the game, but new purchases will not be available after the delisting date. John Wick Hex was released on the Epic Games Store in October 2019, initially published by Good Shepherd Entertainment and later transitioned to Big Fan Games in 2024.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

UK industry vet Tom Stone founds new studio

Tom Stone has established a new gaming studio called Second Star Games in Manchester. The studio is preparing to work on its first project, which is based on a well-loved and globally-renowned intellectual property. Second Star Games has a core team of industry veterans and is looking to hire for several key positions. Tom Stone previously served as Managing Director of TT Games for nearly 18 years and was chairman at FuturLab before his current venture. He aims for the studio to become a leading developer and publisher of gaming experiences for young gamers and their families.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Eat The Rich Confirms September PC Release Date

Indie game developer Maccima Games, in collaboration with publisher Monstronauts, has announced that their game Eat The Rich will be released on September 10 for PC on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game features 6-10 players competing in a game show where billionaires battle for survival in a satirical setting. Players engage in mini-games to collect Pennies, form alliances, and vote each other out, with the last player standing winning the game. Console and mobile versions are planned, but details on a Nintendo Switch release are unconfirmed.

AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Less than 6 years after it launched, John Wick Hex is being removed from sale on all storefronts later this week

John Wick Hex will be removed from digital storefronts on July 17, less than six years after its launch. Publisher Big Fan Games confirmed that current owners will retain access, but new purchases will not be possible. The likely reason for this decision is expiring license rights. The game received positive feedback despite its deviations from the original film series. It is currently available at full price on Steam and Epic Games Store, with an 80% discount available on the Humble Store.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO and Kazuhide Oka announce psychological space exploration adventure game PLATONICA SPACE for PC

KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO, in collaboration with developer Kazuhide Oka, has announced a new game titled PLATONICA SPACE, a psychological space exploration adventure for PC on Steam. The game will be showcased at BitSummit the 13th from July 18 to 20 in Kyoto, Japan. Players navigate a labyrinth of interconnected rooms representing lost memories, encountering other girls who are also searching for their identities. The game involves restoring memories by placing items in specific locations, with the environment changing each time the player sleeps. Actions contribute to a Sleepiness gauge that can lead to losing items. The game features a team including Moe Katakura for art and agehasprings for music.

AppWizard

July 14, 2025

Way of the Samurai studio Acquire Corp and Red Dunes Games announce collaboration on multiple new IPs

United Arab Emirates-based publisher and developer Red Dunes Games has formed a multi-year partnership with Japanese studio Acquire Corp. The collaboration aims to create innovative gaming experiences, with plans for three projects: Project Tremor (kaiju battles), Project Umbra (dark fantasy adventure), and Project Shadowcar (spy thriller). All titles will be global premium releases for console and PC, with premieres at major events like the Tokyo Game Show. Acquire Corp. was recently acquired by Kadokawa Corporation and is known for developing the RPG Mario & Luigi: Brothership for Nintendo Switch. Red Dunes Games, introduced in September 2024, is set to launch titles including Princess of the Water Lilies and Zozo and the Lost Dreams.

AppWizard

July 13, 2025

Krafton confirms Subnautica 2 leak showing that the publisher wanted more content for the early access launch, leading to delay and leadership ouster

Krafton has confirmed the authenticity of a leaked development assessment for Subnautica 2, indicating a need for more content and refinement before launch. The postponement of the game has led to conflict between Krafton and former Unknown Worlds leaders Charlie Cleveland, Ted Gill, and Max McGuire, with a now-deleted post on r/pcgaming calling for a boycott due to their firings. Cleveland stated that the game is ready for early access, suggesting a disagreement over the development timeline. Krafton expressed feelings of "profound betrayal" towards the former leaders, accusing them of neglecting their responsibilities, particularly Cleveland, who was alleged to have prioritized a personal project. Cleveland and the former leaders have initiated legal action against Krafton.