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June 7, 2026

Every game, trailer, and announcement in the PC Gaming Show 2026

The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 games, including more than 20 world premieres. Notable titles include: - Wielders of the Essence: Available now on Steam. - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Skitarii Class: Debuts on June 23; wishlist available on Steam. - Spellsided: Demo available on Steam. - Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Playtest sign-up available on Steam. - Control Resonant: Releases on September 24; pre-orders available on Steam. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available; wishlist on Steam. - Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access launches on June 11; demo available on Steam. - Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam. - AfterQuest: Wishlist available on Steam. - SlashZero: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available on Steam. - Void/Breaker: Significant update available on Steam. - Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam. - Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders open on Steam. - Empulse: Early access launches on June 24; explore during Steam Next Fest on June 15. - Arkheron: Playtest sign-up available on the game's website. - ReVamp: Playtest sign-up available on Discord. - Wardogs: Wishlist and playtest sign-up available via trailer's QR code. - Shroom and Gloom: Demo available. - Rivage: Demo available. - Mr Magpie’s Harmless Card Game: Wishlist available on Steam. - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam. - Outward 2: Beta currently accessible. - Exo Rally Championship: Available on Steam. - Beast of Reincarnation: Launches on August 3; pre-orders available on Steam. - Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Shadow dropped; available now. - To Kill a God: Demo available. - Armatus: Wishlist available. - Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist available on Steam. - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities forthcoming; wishlist on Steam. - About Fishing: Demo available on Steam. - Vampire the Masquerade: Eternal Whispers: Details not specified. - Valheim 1.0: Launches on September 9, 2026; new update features. - P.O.N: Wishlist available on Steam. - Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist available on Steam. - Exodus: Wishlist available on Steam. - Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Wishlist available on Steam.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$

An enthusiast began collecting video game and anime soundtrack vinyl with a four-disc box set of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, which featured both music and stunning interior artwork. The collection expanded to include soundtracks from titles like Dark Souls 3, Bloodborne, Demon's Souls Remake, Total War: Three Kingdoms, The Banner Saga, Outer Wilds, Hollow Knight, Baldur's Gate 3, Dishonored, and Persona 5. The collector values the ritual of listening to vinyl, which offers a mindful experience compared to streaming music. They browse sites like Black Screen Records and iam8bit for new releases while being mindful of shipping costs. The collector transitioned from an Audio Technica turntable to a portable Sound Burger for added fun and functionality. Common mistakes include buying soundtracks for games played extensively, which can diminish enjoyment. Storage solutions vary, with some using stylish crates or portable cases. Limited pressings make many soundtracks coveted collector's items, and the collector regrets missing Supergiant's 10th anniversary collection. They hope for future releases, particularly for Silksong.

Tech Optimizer

June 7, 2026

Implementing real-time change data capture with Debezium for Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition and Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL now support native streaming replication, allowing data changes to flow from source databases. Organizations often struggle to capture and propagate these changes in real time without affecting database performance. Traditional ETL pipelines can introduce significant delays, leading to outdated data and missed opportunities. Debezium is an open-source platform for change data capture (CDC) that monitors databases and streams changes to applications or data pipelines, enabling real-time data synchronization. The CDC solution combines PostgreSQL's logical replication with Debezium's change capture framework, focusing on Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL. To implement this solution, logical replication must be enabled on Amazon Aurora through DB cluster parameter groups. Debezium connectors monitor the database's Write-Ahead Logging (WAL) via logical replication slots, converting transaction logs into structured event streams. Key components of the solution include: - Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL as the source database with logical replication enabled. - A Debezium PostgreSQL connector running on MSK Connect for change capture. - Amazon MSK for message streaming. - An Amazon EC2 instance for testing and consuming change events. Steps to implement the solution include: 1. Creating an Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL DB cluster and enabling logical replication. 2. Creating an Amazon MSK serverless cluster. 3. Setting up an Amazon EC2 instance to install Kafka and connect to the database. 4. Creating a custom plugin for Amazon MSK to replicate changes from RDS for PostgreSQL. 5. Uploading the custom plugin to an Amazon S3 bucket. 6. Storing credentials in AWS Secrets Manager and creating an IAM role for MSK Connect. 7. Testing the solution by verifying data replication and monitoring real-time changes. Monitoring can be done through CloudWatch Logs and the MSK Connect console, addressing common issues like replication slot lag and connector failures. To avoid charges, resources created during the implementation should be deleted in the correct order.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Nintendo eShop reveals Minecraft Dungeons 2 releases September for Switch consoles

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to be released on September 29 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Final Fantasy Meets Minecraft In Massive New Open-World RPG

Steam serves as a vibrant hub for indie game developers, showcasing unique titles that often stand out against mainstream AAA releases. The cozy gaming genre, highlighted by games like Stardew Valley, has gained popularity, leading to dedicated conferences and livestreams. One of the latest indie games, Crystal Project 2, is an ambitious RPG that aims to redefine exploration with a seamless open world experience, combining elements of Minecraft and Final Fantasy. Developer Andrew Willman emphasizes the game's vision of allowing players to explore and personalize their environment. The indie scene on Steam continues to thrive, offering innovative titles that challenge traditional gaming conventions.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Bloober Team’s making a Star Trek horror game

Polish horror developer Bloober Team is developing a sci-fi psychological horror game titled Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, featuring Ro Laren, a Bajoran officer from Star Trek: The Next Generation, voiced by actress Michelle Forbes.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Solarpunk management game BioEden announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Focus Entertainment and developer Broken Arms Games are releasing the solarpunk management game BioEden on PC via Steam on September 3, with future releases planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. A demo is currently available for PC users. In BioEden, players act as a Keeper, tasked with revitalizing a world by crafting biomes for various animal species and restoring ecosystems. Players will discover debris sites to recycle materials, build structures, and establish solar energy and water systems while managing resources and pollution. The game features a Cosmic Collective of five Guilds, each with unique identities and philosophies that influence gameplay. BioEden emphasizes exploration and transformation without fail states or time constraints.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

AION 2 Just Announced Its Launch Window at Summer Games Fest – Here’s Why MMO Fans Should Be Paying Attention

AION 2 is an MMORPG set 200 years after the original AION, which debuted in 2008. The game features an expansive world 36 times larger than its predecessor, developed using Unreal Engine 5, with detailed environments and familiar locations. Players can explore on foot or by mount, swim, and fly, with extensive character customization options including over 200 features. There are eight character classes that influence gameplay and narrative. The combat system is real-time and skill-based, focusing on player control without auto-combat mechanics. AION 2 has been well-received in Korea and Taiwan and is set for a global PC launch in September 2026.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Focus Entertainment Reveals ‘BioEden’ Coming to PC this September, Console Release to Follow Later

Focus Entertainment and Broken Arms Games announced the release of BioEden, a solarpunk management game, set to launch on September 3, 2026, on Steam, with later releases planned for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. Players will take on the role of a Keeper, tasked with revitalizing a distressed planet by building a self-sustaining network and resurrecting extinct animal species. A demo of BioEden is currently available on Steam, featuring a tutorial that introduces players to the game's mechanics.

Winsage

June 6, 2026

This deal unlocks Microsoft’s full-featured IDE for Windows, Linux, and cloud development for a flat $33

Visual Studio Pro 2026 is available for .97 until June 7, reduced from its standard price of 9.99. It is a 64-bit integrated development environment (IDE) for C#, .NET, and cross-platform applications. Key features include AI-assisted coding tools like Intellicode, real-time collaboration with Live Share, and support for .NET MAUI and Blazor. It requires a minimum of 4GB of RAM and is compatible with Windows 10, Windows 11, and supported Windows Server releases.