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3D action RPG Bleach: Brave Souls by KLab celebrates its 10th anniversary with the Zenith Summons: Fleeting Dawn.

Featuring Ichigo and Rukia in new forms, the event runs until July 31st with a 6% draw rate for ★5 characters.

Players can enjoy free daily x10 Summons and a new Tite Kubo illustration.

The anniversary includes offline events in Japan and a Bankai Live stream on July 20th. 7/20/2025

Tactical top-down shooter Phantom Squad by Ctrl Freak launched on Steam for PC.

Players lead a 1-4 player squad through 11 missions, using the A.C.E. system to plan routes and mark enemies.

With over 20 gadgets like heartbeat sensors, the game emphasizes co-op teamwork and precision combat. Dynamic maps and friendly fire add intensity.

Phantom Squad launched on Steam including a -30% launch discount until August 1st. 7/20/2025

Tactical PvP autobattler Wretch: Divine Ascent by Ogopogo launches on Steam in October 2025.

Set in a dark medieval world, players manage backpacks, combining items for powerful attack combos.

Featuring five unique classes like Knight and Assassin, it offers asynchronous 1v1 duels with roguelike mechanics.

A demo, showcased at BitSummit 2025, is available now, with a 10-Win Honor leaderboard for strategic battles. 7/20/2025

Strategic hero RPG Etheria: Restart by XD Games hosts its first global esports event in Shanghai.

The Etheria World Summit (EWS) features eight top players competing for a $15,000 grand prize from a $30,000 pool.

With no pay-to-win mechanics, the tournament emphasizes skill in live PvP battles, culminating in a Grand Final and a mystery guest showdown.

A Special Invitational Show Match highlights diverse strategies, streamed live this weekend. 7/20/2025

Square Enix announced that Final Fantasy XIV will end official support for Windows 10 in October 2025.

While players may still access the game on Windows 10, no further technical support or updates will be guaranteed for that operating system.

This decision aligns with Microsoft’s end-of-support for Windows 10, pushing players toward newer systems like Windows 11 to ensure compatibility and performance.

The move has sparked discussions among the game’s community about upgrading hardware or potential accessibility challenges for players unable to update their operating systems. 7/20/2025

Pixel-art prison RPG Back to the Dawn by Metal Head Games exits Early Access on Steam and launches on Xbox Series X|S.

Players control Thomas the Fox, a journalist framed for exposing a conspiracy, navigating Boulderton Prison’s corrupt system.

The 1.0 release adds the Black Panther Arc, new quests, and enhanced gameplay, offering over 100 quests and multiple endings.

With a 92% positive Steam rating, it’s also on Xbox Game Pass. 7/20/2025

Cozy life sim Starsand Island by Seed Lab launches on Steam in late 2025.

Players explore a tranquil island, farming, fishing, and bonding with NPCs and pets like capybaras.

Customize characters, vehicles, and homes with extensive DIY systems, from skateboards to paragliders.

Multiplayer and photo modes enhance social adventures across lush landscapes and seas, with more features planned post-launch. 7/20/2025

Tactical shooter Disposable Corps by Armoured Dudes revealed a new third-person gameplay trailer.

Set in a WW1-inspired low-poly warzone with steampunk mechs, players switch between first- and third-person views, commanding squads in chaotic 5v5 battles.

Build trenches, artillery, and fortifications in dynamic, destructible environments.

The demo, available on Steam, offers multiplayer skirmishes, with the full Early Access launch planned for later in 2025. 7/20/2025

Sci-fi survival adventure The Alters receives physical editions for PC and PlayStation 5.

The Signature Edition includes a 4-pin set, sticker sheet, Molly keychain, pierogi maker, and lenticular art card.

In The Alters players guide Jan Dolski, stranded on a hostile planet, using Rapidium to create alternate versions of himself with unique skills.

Navigate moral dilemmas and manage a mobile base in this narrative-driven game with branching storylines. 7/19/2025

Action-puzzle metroidvania, GIGASWORD by Studio Hybrid launches on Steam for PC on October 2nd.

Ezra wields a massive sword to navigate the Nestrium tower, solving puzzles and battling foes to reach the God Crystal, Gnosis.

In a world ravaged by famine, this crystal promises prosperity, but its disturbance risks reality’s collapse.

With retro pixel art and weight-based mechanics, the game offers a free demo on Steam now. 7/19/2025

Fantasy action-RPG, Soulframe by Digital Extremes debuted new gameplay at TennoCon 2025.

Players, as Envoys, explore Alca’s open world, battling the Omen Beast Bromius, a three-headed bear, using magic and melee.

The demo showcased dynamic combat inspired by medieval martial arts, with customizable hairstyles and a new pact system.

Currently in pre-alpha, Preludes invites more players, with a full release planned for 2025 on PC. 7/19/2025

King, the developer of Candy Crush, is laying off around 200 employees, roughly 10% of its workforce, as part of Microsoft's broader 9,000 job cuts in 2025.

Affected staff, including level designers and narrative writers, are reportedly being replaced by AI tools they helped develop, sparking controversy and low morale.

The layoffs, impacting offices in London, Stockholm, Berlin, and Barcelona, are criticized for prioritizing efficiency and profits despite the company's success. Employees describe a chaotic HR process, with a new organizational chart expected in September after union negotiations. 7/19/2025

Physics-based arcade game, Asteroid Requiem by Wizards in Training is now available on Steam with a -25% discount until July 21st.

Players control a sentient asteroid drifting through space, reflecting on a lost civilization’s ruins.

With minimalist mechanics and simple controls, it blends arcade action with poetic meditation, unlocking memories through destruction.

Its atmospheric soundtrack evolves, creating a haunting, introspective journey about memory and Earth’s fate. 7/19/2025

Game Publisher Ubisoft has confirmed the development of a new Ghost Recon game, generating excitement among fans of the tactical shooter series.

The announcement was made quietly, with limited details about the game's title, release date, or specific features.

This follows Ubisoft's ongoing efforts to expand its popular franchises, though no further nformation was provided about the game's scope or platforms.

The news has sparked speculation about whether it will continue the open-world style of recent entries like Ghost Recon Wildlands and Breakpoint or return to the series' more traditional tactical roots. 7/19/2025

Satirical action-adventure Questing launched a demo on Steam for PC.

Inspired by 16-bit classics like A Link to the Past, it features a reluctant hero in a vibrant fantasy world.

Players navigate environmental puzzles and engage in unique Pong-style combat with bullet hell elements.

With sharp humor and pixel art, the demo offers exploration and fast-paced battles, with the full game slated for 2026. 7/19/2025

Launched in Early Access, POGO Stadium, a rhythm-strategy game, is available on Steam for PC.

Developed by Kyoto Entertainment Works, it features animal athletes in a neon-lit floating city, blending Go-inspired territory control with rhythmic pogo-stick jumps.

With over 100 multiplayer arenas and a solo campaign, players can customize pogo gear for tactical battles.

The developers plan to refine the game based on community feedback, aiming for a full release within six months to a year. 7/19/2025