Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed will be released for iOS and Android on September 16 for .99, offering players the chance to experience the magic of Disney on their mobile devices.
Sam Barlow is the director of Half Mermaid and a notable figure in interactive fiction, known for his work on games like Arrival, Ghost Rider, Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Her Story, Telling Lies, and Immortality. He has a fondness for the game D: The Game, appreciating its cinematography and atmosphere despite its design flaws. Barlow has dedicated over 500 hours to Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island, which he considers one of the greatest roguelikes. He also treasures Riven, keeping it installed at all times for its artistic value. On the non-gaming side, he relies on Fade In, a screenwriting software that he finds essential for his work. Barlow's desktop is chaotic, as he saves everything there, leading to a cluttered environment.
The Marketplace Content series on .net offers a variety of content available through the Marketplace Pass, with a monthly showcase of popular items. The Marketplace Pass Free Weekend allows users to participate without a credit card, but discounts on content are only available to active subscribers. Free Character Creator items are exclusive to Marketplace Pass subscribers, while various skin packs can be accessed by all players. After the Free Weekend ends, any paid content downloaded will be removed from users' accounts, although built worlds will remain. Users can retain content by purchasing it with Minecoins or by signing up for a free trial of the Marketplace Pass, which provides temporary access to subscription content.
Until Friday, the point-and-click adventure game Silence, developed by Daedalic, is available for free download on GOG. The game has a Metacritic user rating of around 3.9 out of 5. GOG is also offering the Silence soundtrack for 29 cents, a 90% discount. Additionally, other Daedalic titles, including The Night of the Rabbit, Memoria, Harvey's New Eyes, Chains of Satinav, and Deponia, are available at a 90% discount. Silence was originally subtitled The Whispered World 2. The GOG Summer Sale runs until July 9.
In July 2026, notable game releases include:
- Assassin's Creed Black Flag: Resynced (July 9, Steam | Singleplayer): A remake of the original game with enhanced visuals.
- College Football 27 (July 9, Steam | 4-player co-op): The latest installment in the football franchise.
- Palworld 1.0 (July 10, Steam | 4-player co-op): A survival crafting game with new features.
- Halo: Campaign Evolved (July 28, Steam | 4-player co-op): A remake of the original Halo campaign with additional missions.
Co-op indie horror games releasing include:
- Cursed Cooking Mama - Happy's Burgatory (July 16, Steam | 4-player co-op).
- After Hours Puzzler - Storebound 1.0 (July 16, Steam | 3-player co-op).
- Asymmetric Rabbit Hunt - Carnival Hunt (July 23, Steam | 5 players).
- Killer Customer Service - Shift at Midnight (Release date TBD, Steam | 3-player co-op).
Gaming events include:
- Tennocon (July 10 – 11).
- Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest (July 25 – 26).
- Various Steam Sales throughout the month.
Game updates and expansions include:
- Flight Simulator 2024 (July 4).
- Doom: The Dark Ages (July 7).
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink (July 8).
- Phasmophobia (July 21).
A gamer sought to enhance his couch gaming experience without purchasing a second gaming PC due to high hardware costs. Initial attempts with Steam Link were unsatisfactory because of frame rate limitations and stuttering. He discovered Moonlight, a game streaming solution, which, when combined with Apollo for virtual resolutions, allowed him to stream his entire Steam library to his TV with improved performance. This setup provided higher frame rates and a more immersive experience compared to Steam Link. The introduction of DLSS 4.5 enabled high-quality 4K gaming at over 100fps. The gamer plans to experiment with VibeApollo for better encoding efficiency, having spent only a fraction of the cost of a traditional console on this setup.
- TMNT: Empire City is a new VR game developed by Cortopia Studios.
- Players can team up with three friends to take down the Footclan after the death of the Shredder.
- The game allows players to climb buildings and structures in an open-world environment.
- Each Ninja Turtle character has its own weapon and skillset.
- Combat is rewarding and there are puzzles to solve along the way.
- Players can collect items to craft upgrades and equipment in the Turtle Lair.
- The game is available for .99 and supports crossplay between different platforms.
