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Indie Developer Claims 55,000 Steam Refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle
Solo developer Mateo Covic reports over 55,000 refunds for Paddle Paddle Paddle, sparking debate over Steam’s two-hour refund policy in 2026.
Esoteric Ebb Creator on the RPGs That Defined His Hit Game
Esoteric Ebb creator Christoffer Bodegård discusses the tabletop influences, design process, and classic PC games that shaped his 2026 hit.
Toys for Bob Balances Ambition for Spyro: A Realm Beyond
Toys for Bob discusses managing scope creep and gameplay mechanics for the first all-new Spyro game in 18 years, arriving early 2026.
G2 SkewMond on Why Western Teams Must Abandon Standard League Meta
G2 Esports jungler SkewMond explains why unconventional drafting is the West's best chance to challenge the LCK and LPL at MSI 2026.
Warframe Heads to Tau in Massive New Update Coming This Year
Warframe is expanding to the Tau star system. Explore the Sentient metropolis of Fornax in a new cinematic update arriving on all platforms later in 2026.
10 Video Game Villains Who Should Join Dead by Daylight
From Lady Dimitrescu to Foxy, explore ten iconic video game villains that could make perfect additions to the Dead by Daylight roster in 2026.
Echoes of Aincrad: Best Weapon Types Tier List (2026)
Struggling to pick your main in Echoes of Aincrad? Our tier list breaks down every weapon type to help you find the best fit for your playstyle.
Weekend Deals: LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, and Battlefield 6
Save on the LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, Battlefield 6, and more in this weekend's top retail deals for July 11, 2026.
Warframe: Tau Expansion Revealed at TennoCon 2026
Digital Extremes has unveiled Tau, the second solar system coming to Warframe. Explore the noir-themed city of Fornax and its gruesome, biomechanical secrets.
TennoCon 2026: Warframe Tau Expansion and Soulframe Updates Revealed
Digital Extremes announced the Tau expansion for Warframe and new fables for Soulframe at TennoCon 2026. Here is everything you need to know.
Steam News Hub Updates: How to Navigate the Latest Announcements
A guide to the current Steam News Hub interface, including how to access multi-language support and official platform resources for PC gamers in 2026.
Soulframe Opens Sign-ups and Reveals Vadagar Pact and Wolf Mounts
Digital Extremes is opening Soulframe sign-ups until July 12, 2026, alongside a new Vadagar progression path, wolf mounts, and the upcoming Warsongs quest.
Best Open-World Games to Play This Summer 2026
Looking for your next gaming obsession? From The Witcher 3 to Oblivion Remastered, here are the best open-world titles to play during summer 2026.
ALGS 2026: Team Vision Leads Match Point Finals in Paris
The Apex Legends Global Series Year 6 Split 1 is heating up in Paris. Here are the latest standings and results from the EWC 2026 tournament.
Are Handheld Gaming PCs Cooked? The 2026 Reality Check
Are handheld gaming PCs worth buying in 2026? We look at the latest industry sentiment regarding the future of the handheld market.
Diablo 4 Patch 3.1.1: Mythic Unique Changes and Season 14 Updates
Blizzard's Diablo 4 patch 3.1.1 arrives July 14, 2026, boosting Mythic Unique drop rates and streamlining the Horadric Cube crafting process.
Dungeons & Dragons Announces Arcana Unleashed Expansion for September
Wizards of the Coast has opened pre-orders for Arcana Unleashed, a high-magic D&D expansion arriving September 15, 2026, alongside a new campaign series.
Five Games Confirmed for Xbox Game Pass in August 2026
Microsoft has revealed the first five titles arriving on Xbox Game Pass in August 2026, including Beast of Reincarnation and Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
Esports Manager 2026: Hard Mode Organization Guide
Struggling with Hard mode in Esports Manager 2026? Learn how to recruit high-potential athletes and secure the right sponsors to build your team from scratch.
Xbox Releases for July 13-17: Moss, Denshattack, and More
Check out the full list of Xbox Series X, One, and PC releases for July 13-17, 2026, including new Game Pass additions like Denshattack! and Quarantine Zone.
Cyberpunk 2077: Steam News Round-Up for July 2026
A look at the latest updates from the Steam news feed, covering Dragon Ball, Avatar, and new free releases for July 2026.
New Free Story-Driven Game Hits 100% Positive Reviews on Steam
A newly released free story-driven game on Steam has achieved a 100% positive review rating as of July 2026. Here is what you need to know.
Orbitals: Everything You Need to Know About the Switch 2 Co-op Adventure
Orbitals arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 3, 2026. Get the details on its asymmetric co-op gameplay, Friend's Pass, and retro anime art style.
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+1 Magic Evolution Codes: How to Redeem Free Rewards (July 2026)
Get the latest active code for Roblox +1 Magic Evolution as of July 2026. Follow our guide to redeem your free Sorry Heart Pet and boost your training speed.
Deadly Delivery Update Guide: Every New Class, Monster, and Feature
Track every addition to Deadly Delivery on Roblox. From the Madness class to the latest entities and event codes, here is your complete 2026 update log.
Universal Tower Defense Z Tier List: Best Units for UPD 4.0
Check out the updated Universal Tower Defense Z tier list for July 2026. Find the best Hybrid, Hill, Ground, and Support units from the UPD 4.0 patch.
Torchlight Infinite Codes: How to Get Free Jagged Primocrysts (July 2026)
Get the latest active Torchlight Infinite promo codes for July 2026. Learn how to redeem them for free Jagged Primocrysts to use in the in-game shop.
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Esoteric Ebb Creator on the RPGs That Defined His Hit Game
Esoteric Ebb creator Christoffer Bodegård discusses the tabletop influences, design process, and classic PC games that shaped his 2026 hit.
Toys for Bob Balances Ambition for Spyro: A Realm Beyond
Toys for Bob discusses managing scope creep and gameplay mechanics for the first all-new Spyro game in 18 years, arriving early 2026.
Warframe Heads to Tau in Massive New Update Coming This Year
Warframe is expanding to the Tau star system. Explore the Sentient metropolis of Fornax in a new cinematic update arriving on all platforms later in 2026.
Weekend Deals: LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, and Battlefield 6
Save on the LEGO Technic McLaren P1, Nioh 3, Battlefield 6, and more in this weekend's top retail deals for July 11, 2026.