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June 8, 2026

Everything Revealed During The PC Gaming Show 2026

The PC Gaming Show 2026 featured over 60 new game announcements in a two-hour event. Key titles include: - Wielders of the Essence: Launching on November 5, demo available on Steam. - Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – Skitarii Class: Debuting on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Spellsided: Unique RPG with a demo on Steam. - Star Trek: Outposts Unknown: Demo available on Steam. - Hack '95: Demo available on Steam. - Company of Heroes: Definitive Edition: Wishlist on Steam. - Red Kiss: Wishlist on Steam. - Arcane Eats: Demo available on Steam. - Serious Sam: Shatterverse: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Control Resonant: Pre-orders available for September 24 release on Steam. - Sated: Wishlist on Steam. - Gone Feral: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Abiotic Factor – Entropic Break DLC: Coming this autumn, wishlist on Steam. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: Demo available on Steam. - Ssarseeker: Astroneer Expeditions: Early access begins June 11, wishlist on Steam. - Virtue and a Sledgehammer: Demo available on Steam. - Happy Bastards: Combat demo available on Steam. - Another Door: Demo available on Steam. - AfterQuest: Wishlist on Steam. - SlashZero: Wishlist and sign up for playtest on Steam. - Cassette Beasts 2002: Wishlist on Steam. - VOID/BREAKER: Major update available on Steam. - 2 Fights 2 Tight Spaces: Available now on Steam. - Stronghold 4: Demo available on June 23, wishlist on Steam. - Wind Runners: Demo available on Steam. - Wardens of Avalon: Sign up for playtest on Steam. - Planet Zoo 2: Pre-orders available on Steam. - Empulse: Early access on June 24, available during Steam Next Feast on June 15. - Arkheron: Sign up for playtest on the game's website. - ReVamp: Sign up for playtest via the trailer's QR code. - Wardogs: Wishlist on Steam and sign up for playtests via the trailer's QR code. - Shroom and Gloom: New demo available. - Maximum Thunderness: Coming later this year, wishlist on Steam. - Rivage: Demo available. - Time Strike: Wishlist on Steam. - Signet City: Wishlist on Steam. - Mr. Magpie's Harmless Card Game: Available now on Steam. - Ascenders: Beyond the Peak: Demo available on Steam. - Outward 2: Beta available now. - Thief: The Dark Project Remastered: Remastering classic stealth game. - Exo Rally Championship: Off-road racing game. - Duskers 2.0: Available on Steam. - El Paso, Elsewhere 2: Wishlist on Steam. - Beast of Reincarnation: Launching on August 3, pre-order on Steam. - Terrinoth: Heroes of Descent: Available now on Steam. - To Kill a God: Demo available now. - Pipes.exe: Wishlist on Steam. - Sunset Summit: Available now on Steam. - Clowntown: Available for wishlist on Steam. - Armatus: Launching this winter, wishlist on Steam. - Dave The Diver – In the Jungle DLC: Wishlist on Steam. - Carcass Clad: Wishlist on Steam. - Total War: Warhammer 40,000: Beta opportunities to be announced. - About Fishing: Demo available on Steam. - Vampire: The Masquerade – Eternal Whispers: Emphasizes meaningful choices. - Valheim 1.0: Launching on September 9, 2026, download on Steam now. - P.O.N.: Wishlist on Steam. - Locator: The Search for Abigail Lidari: Wishlist on Steam. - Exodus: Features combat and exploration. - Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy: Third installment in the horror series. - Into the Wind: Wishlist on Steam.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

I have played what I suspect will be a perfect videogame

The Summer Game Fest Play Days event in Los Angeles featured a new video game titled N+ Infinity Times Two, developed by Canadian developer Metanet. This game is a multiplayer-focused sequel in a series that began as a browser game and includes previous titles N+ (2008) and N++ (2015). N+ Infinity Times Two is expected to include co-op levels similar to the classic N+ and is slated for full release in 2027.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

There’s suddenly a terrifying number of games releasing this fall

The Steam platform continues to be active with daily game launches, but this year has seen a scarcity of big-budget releases due to delays from developers aiming to avoid competition with the anticipated release of GTA 6. This blockbuster is expected to significantly impact market sales. The gaming industry is preparing for a quieter second half of the year, with many developers considering their options. There is growing anticipation for titles set to release in 2026, as gamers express a desire for more substantial releases amidst these delays.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Minecraft is Officially the Best-Selling Video Game of All-Time

The video game industry surpasses both Hollywood and the music sector combined in terms of success. Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, with 350 million copies sold. Its closest competitor, Grand Theft Auto V, has sold 225 million copies, while Wii Sports has sold nearly 83 million copies. The significant sales figures highlight the evolution of gaming from a niche pastime to a dominant form of entertainment.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved Launches July 28, Pre-Orders Available Now

Halo: Campaign Evolved features a new three-mission story arc titled Operation: METEORITE, which includes Master Chief and Sgt. Johnson. The narrative takes place a year before the original game and involves a covert UNSC mission aboard a Covenant research vessel. The gameplay includes battles with UNSC forces, exploration of new locations, and encounters with new enemies like the Brute Berserker. The story was developed with sci-fi author Troy Denning. Pre-orders are available for three editions: Standard Edition (.99), Premium Edition (.99), and Collector’s Edition (9.99), each offering different bonuses. The game launches on July 28, 2026, with early access for Premium and Collector's Edition owners starting July 23. It supports cross-play and cross-progression across multiple platforms and will be available on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Team Up, Rev Out in WheelMates on Sept. 7 for PC, Announced at Future Games Show

WheelMates, developed by Firevolt, will launch on September 7, 2026, on PC via Steam. The game features a Friends Pass allowing two players to play with one copy. A demo will be available starting June 7, showcasing gameplay mechanics such as scanning objects, uncovering memory cards, and using a Journal feature. Players will navigate a maze-like laboratory as RC cars, solving environmental puzzles in various rooms. The game supports enhanced controls, including free camera control and compatibility with Steam Deck. It will be available in 14 languages and has PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions in development.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Gothic Remake’s lockpicking system has broken me and I can no longer experience joy

Fraser Brown, an online editor at PC Gamer, attempted to rob a merchant named Fisk in Gothic Remake. He faced challenges with a lockpicking minigame that involved aligning sliders, leading to broken lockpicks and frustration. 1. In his first attempt, Brown failed to pick the lock on a chest, resulting in the loss of his lockpick but he had saved his progress. 2. In the second attempt, the merchant woke up, causing his character to stand up and alert Fisk. 3. During the third attempt, Brown faced another confrontation with Fisk, leading to his defeat. 4. In the fourth attempt, he tried a more aggressive approach, resulting in a chaotic battle and another defeat. 5. The fifth attempt ended with a game crash, but Brown persisted and eventually opened a chest, finding only mundane items. 6. In a bonus round, he successfully opened a second chest containing a bow, but was caught by Fisk, leading to a chaotic battle where he used the bow against the merchant and his allies.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Guild Wars 3 announced for PC and PS5

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3, the third installment in the MMORPG series, set to launch globally on PC, Steam, and PS5. The game takes place over a millennium before the original Guild Wars in the Tyrian region of Orr, where players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden. Players can use a spirit called the Seeker as a mount. The combat system will support both controller and keyboard users, focusing on strategic positioning and movement. Beta testing is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, and while no specific release date is provided, players can add the game to their wishlists on Steam and the PlayStation Store.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

How to watch the Xbox Games Showcase

The Xbox Games Showcase for Summer Game Fest 2026 is scheduled to air on Sunday, June 7, at 10 am Pacific time. Key time conversions include 1 pm EDT (New York), 2 pm ART (Buenos Aires), 6 pm BST (London), 7 pm CEST (Berlin), and 3 am AEST on June 6 (Sydney). The showcase will celebrate Xbox's 25th anniversary and is expected to feature Gears of War: E-Day Direct and Halo: Campaign Evolved. Fable 4 is anticipated to be mentioned, while The Elder Scrolls 6 may not be included. The livestream can be accessed on YouTube or Xbox's official channels.

Winsage

June 7, 2026

RetroPad is a ‘full-feature-parity version of Notepad from XP’ in just 2,749 bytes — x86 assembly coded apps comes from Windows legend Dave W Plummer

Dave W. Plummer has developed a full-feature-parity version of Notepad called RetroPad, written in x86 assembly language, which is 2,749 bytes in size. RetroPad replicates the functionality of the original Notepad from Windows XP and is available on Plummer's GitHub under the Apache 2.0 license. Initially, he managed to reduce RetroPad to 2,686 bytes before adding features like keyboard shortcuts, which increased the size to 2,794 bytes. The original Notepad from Windows XP was approximately 65KB, while later versions of Notepad in Windows 7 to 10 reached sizes of around 190KB to 200KB.