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Become the hero of a new DRAGON BALL era in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3

10 years after the last entry in the series, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 marks a bold new chapter for the franchise. The latest trailer offers a first look at both gameplay and daily life in a brand-new setting, AGE 1000.

Building on the legacy of the series, DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 delivers an entirely new DRAGON BALL experience. Players are invited to create and embody the hero they aspire to be in an unexplored world envisioned by the original creator, Akira Toriyama. Blending an epic, story-driven RPG with high-octane action, the game promises an unforgettable journey through a vibrant new universe and its diverse cast of characters. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 will launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2027.

View the DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 Welcome to West City trailer here:

In DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3, players will explore and uncover exciting new stories in West City, the vibrant new world set in AGE 1000. The trailer introduces Bulma and Gamma 1, who welcomes players into the ranks of the Great Saiya Squad while offering a glimpse into life at West City University. Alongside these beloved DRAGON BALL characters, players will meet a cast of original characters making their debut, including Brett, Lilica, ROM, and Tap.

Combat in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 expands the series’ high-speed action with new ways to fight and harness the power of legendary warriors who protected earth before you. Players can soar through West City, boosting across the battlefield and unleashing powerful ki attacks against enemies. Player choices will have a greater impact on fights in DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3. Depending on the race players choose, different options will be available to turn the tide in their favor. While Saiyan can use the power of the Super Saiyan in its multiple forms, providing them with ever evolving strength, Earthlings offer a completely different playstyle. The new Soul Assist system allows them to unleash a powerful attack alongside a powerful ally from the DRAGON BALL universe. In addition, the Soul Switch mechanic allows players to temporarily harness the power of a DRAGON BALL character’s soul, such as Krillin, Piccolo, Vegeta, Future Trunks and Tien, to become even stronger and gain new abilities during combat.

For more information on DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 and other products from Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com.

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Dimhaven – The Lost Source is out now on Steam

Budapest, Hungary – June 23rd, 2026 – Developer Zadbox Entertainment and indie publisher Blue Brain Games proudly announce that Dimhaven – The Lost Source is out now on Steam. Wishlisted by over 90,000 players globally, the game is receiving praise from content creators and players alike for its unique in-game notebook feature. 

About the Game

The team behind Quern brings a new narrative-driven first-person adventure: Dimhaven – The Lost Source. Puzzle solving, dialogues and optional challenges lead you through the story: you travel to the island of Dimhaven to investigate the disappearance of your uncle. But that’s only the beginning…

Key Features

  • First-Person Adventure from the team behind Quern – Step into the role of Emily Ravenstone and experience Dimhaven through her eyes as you explore a remote, mist-shrouded island in search of your missing uncle. Explore abandoned tourist sites, forgotten interiors, and eerie natural landscapes in a narrative driven mystery adventure.
  • Realistic Retro, European Inspired World – Explore a once vibrant tourist paradise shaped by retro European architecture, design, and atmosphere. Now almost completely abandoned and isolated, Dimhaven offers a haunting sense of nostalgia – a world that feels both familiar and mysterious.
  • Interconnected and Complex Puzzles – Solve puzzles, investigate locations, seek clues, and unlock hidden mechanisms through satisfying and rewarding gameplay. Every discovery brings you close to understanding the strange events that took place.
  • Investigative Elements – Piece together the truth behind the strange events through storytelling, documents, objects, and locations. Every detail may hold meaning, encouraging players to examine their surroundings closely and uncover the mysteries hidden across the island.
  • Camera and Notebook – Use Emily’s camera and notebook as essential investigative tools throughout the game. Capture important details, record discoveries, and keep a track of clues as you test your wits and uncover the secrets hidden in Dimhaven.

Dimhaven – The Lost Source is available to buy now on Steam with a 15% Launch Discount. 

About Zadbox Entertainment

Zadbox Entertainment is an innovative puzzle game studio founded in 2015, specializing in atmospheric first-person adventures that challenge players’ minds and imagination. From our successful beginnings with a crowdfunded vision, we’ve grown into a recognized name in sophisticated puzzle design and storytelling.

Our debut title, Quern: Undying Thoughts, has established itself as a benchmark in the modern adventure genre, earning exceptional acclaim across all major platforms with a 91% positive rating on Steam and 4+ stars across PlayStation, Xbox, GOG, and Metacritic. With over 200,000 units sold, our dedicated community continues to grow, drawn to our unique approach to puzzle design and atmospheric worldbuilding.

At Zadbox, we’re devoted to redefining the boundaries of puzzle gaming through immersive narratives, intricate challenge design, and rich, atmospheric environments. 

About Blue Brain Games

Blue Brain Games is an indie game developer and publisher based in Bratislava, Slovakia. Best known for the globally acclaimed The House of Da Vinci series, we craft puzzle adventures where history, storytelling, and imagination blend seamlessly. Since 2016, our titles have been enjoyed by more than 5 million players across PC, mobile, and consoles.

Speed Past Pedestrian Traffic in VR: Motorcycle Sim LANESPLIT Gets VR Update Today

CANADA — June 23, 2026 — Today’s VR Games Showcase unveils the VR update for LANESPLIT, the traffic-weaving motorcycle racing simulator developed by solo developer FunkyMouse. Feel the thrill of high speeds on PC via Steam VR alongside a massive free content update to the base game featuring new bikes, additional weather options, and a new cast of real-world riders as playable characters.

Helmet on, visor down — feel the speed in true first-person fashion. Get behind the handlebars of 16 high-performance motorcycles, including two new electric bikes with their own distinct sense of speed, handling, and traction. Steer clear of close calls without crashing to jet to the top of global leaderboards, and mind the weather as newly added Thunderstorms can turn dry roads into suddenly-slick asphalt.

Dodge responsible drivers shifting lanes while the drum-and-bass soundtrack intensifies alongside rising speedometers. Collisions cause the soundtrack to screech to a halt while sending riders flying off their bikes with full ragdoll physics.

Burn rubber solo or in multiplayer as a fully customizable rider, or pick one of the new playable characters added to the roster, modeled after IRL motorcycle enthusiasts like Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider. Put their reflexes to the test in Rush Hour mode, or find peace alone on blissfully empty roads in Zen Mode.

“Motorcycle POV videos from Brian636, CyborgAngel, and GhostRider were a huge inspiration for this content update,” said Shakya Ranatunga, founder and solo developer at FunkyMouse. “While the first-person camera angle already lends itself to flow-state gameplay, VR takes the riding experience to another level.”

LANESPLIT is now available in VR alongside a free content update on PC via Steam, as revealed in today’s VR Games Showcase. For more information, follow developer FunkyMouse on Twitter/X and check out the official YouTube page.

About FunkyMouse

FunkyMouse is a solo independent game developer founded by Shakya Ranatunga, a video game designer based in Canada. They dedicate themselves to providing a true sense of reality in their games by incorporating realistic visuals and audio into their creative projects, fleshing out fantastical worlds rooted in real life, such as their current project LANESPLIT featuring ultra-realistic motorcycle physics, handling, and sounds.

Rally Car Mechanic Simulator heads to Xbox and PS5

Rally Car Mechanic Simulator is coming to consoles soon. It’s a game that combines preparing and repairing race cars with managing a garage and an entire rally team. The title launches on Xbox Series X|S on June 23, with the PlayStation 5 release date set for July 7. Rally Car Mechanic Simulator is also available on PC.

Rally Car Mechanic Simulator is the work of Polish studios Play2Chill and Atomic Jelly. The game launched on PC in early 2025 as Rally Mechanic Simulator and currently holds 72 percent positive player reviews on Steam. Ultimate Games S.A. is responsible for preparing and releasing the title on consoles.

Become the king of rally mechanics!

Rally Car Mechanic Simulator is a relaxing and realistic game that lets you step into the role of a rally mechanic. Gameplay centers on properly preparing cars for rallies, repairing damage sustained during special stages, and managing the garage and the entire team. The game is aimed at fans of the Car Mechanic Simulator series, WRC rallying, and automotive mechanics in general.

Xbox Store – https://www.xbox.com/games/store/rally-mechanic-simulator/9nj24rpvlcts

The player starts with a small garage, but with progress, it’s possible to rise to the position of a top rally team. Managing the rally crew is up to the player, including tasks such as building the team and negotiating with sponsors.

In Rally Car Mechanic Simulator, the developers offer realistic rally car models and plenty of interaction. You can install or remove various parts and work on the suspension, gearboxes, turbochargers, electronics, tires, and more. Parts specific to rally cars play a key role here, such as turbos, threaded suspension, and performance gearsets.

The title also stands out for its advanced damage and vehicle-cleaning system. Cars can be customized and tuned, and tested directly on the track.

Rally Car Mechanic Simulator – Key Features:

  • become a rally mechanic;
  • prepare and repair race cars;
  • enjoy realistic car models;
  • test rally cars on the track;
  • manage your garage and rally team.

The release date for Rally Car Mechanic Simulator on Xbox Series X|S is set for June 23, with the PlayStation 5 version arriving on July 7.

Road to Empress II Surpasses 2 Million Copies Sold in 12 Days, Launches New DLC and Steam Summer Sale Offers

New One Studio announced a series of major milestones today for its live-action interactive cinematic experience Road to Empress II, including more than 2 million copies sold worldwide across all platforms within 12 days of launch, the release of a new DLC, and upcoming Steam Summer Sale promotions across the franchise.

The success of Road to Empress II has also pushed the broader Road to Empress series beyond 4 million copies sold globally across all platforms as of June 20, 2026.

Following its June launch, Road to Empress II reached No. 3 on Steam’s Global Top Sellers chart and achieved a peak concurrent player count of 30,747 players on Steam.

New Bundle Available with 25% Discount

Starting June 22 at 10:00 AM PT, players can purchase the Road to Empress II + DLC Bundle at a 25% discount on Steam.

The bundle includes the newly released Behind-the-Scenes DLC, a short bonus feature offering additional insight into the production of Road to Empress II.

Steam Summer Sale Offers

The original Road to Empress I will join the Steam Summer Sale with a 20% discount, matching its lowest-ever price on Steam.

The promotion runs from June 25 at 6:01 AM PT through July 9 at 7:00 PM PT.

To Rule, or to Ruin. Every Choice Has a Cost.

Developed by New One Studio, creators of the BAFTA-recognized The Invisible Guardian, Road to Empress II expands upon the foundation of its predecessor with nearly 1,000 minutes of new live-action cinematic content and significantly enhanced player agency.

Players step into the role of a seasoned political mastermind navigating rival factions, reviewing memorials, issuing imperial edicts, and shaping the future of an empire through strategic decisions with visible consequences.

Key Features

  • Nearly 1,000 minutes of new live-action cinematic content
  • Deep political decision-making and court intrigue
  • Governance systems including memorial review and imperial edicts
  • Strategic choices that directly reshape court dynamics
  • Multiple possibilities driven by player decisions
  • Lavish production values inspired by classical Eastern aesthetics
  • Performances from acclaimed cast members including Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo Yao, and Hana Lin

For media outlets and critics who may have missed earlier review outreach during the Summer Game Fest and Steam Next Fest period, review code remains available upon request.

We welcome opportunities for reviews, features, interviews, and franchise coverage surrounding the game’s strong launch performance, upcoming DLC release, and ongoing Steam promotions.

About Road to Empress II

Road to Empress II is a live-action interactive cinematic experience developed and published by New One Studio. Set within a world of political intrigue, shifting alliances, and high-stakes court conflict, players must carefully navigate the path to power where every decision carries lasting consequences.

505 Games to Publish ExeKiller, the Retro-Futuristic Western FPS Where Every Choice Has Consequences

Paradark Studio’s ExeKiller blends the best of Cyberpunk and Westerns in a narrative-driven action adventure where every choice matters

Milton Keynes, UK, June 23, 2026 – 505 Games and Polish independent developer Paradark Studio today announced a publishing partnership for ExeKiller, the upcoming single-player action-adventure game that combines retro-futuristic cyberpunk aesthetics with the lawless spirit of the Wild West.

As part of the agreement, 505 Games will publish ExeKiller on PC via Steam, supporting Paradark Studio in bringing its ambitious vision to players worldwide.

ExeKiller is a single-player action-adventure retro-futuristic western that places narrative, player choice, and consequence at the heart of its experience. Set in a post-apocalyptic America, where futuristic technology collides with a desertified world in despair,  the player takes the role of bounty hunter, Denzel Fenix, the eponymous ExeKiller, and invites players into a world shaped by scarcity, survival, and difficult decisions. Through exploration, combat, investigation, and dialogue, players will forge their own path across a harsh and unpredictable frontier.

In ExeKiller, every choice carries weight. Players will encounter a cast of memorable characters, navigate morally complex situations, and uncover mysteries hidden beneath a world where advanced technology and frontier justice coexist. Decisions made throughout the journey will influence relationships, outcomes, and the fate of those who inhabit this fractured landscape.

Key Features:

  • A world that reacts to you: ExeKiller‘s map opens gradually as the story unfolds — new regions, new weapons, new story options. The Appaloosa, your hovercar, is an essential companion across the wasteland, key to exploration and to life as a bounty hunter hunting down targets across a harsh world.
  • Where the ’70s meets the apocalypse: a retro-futuristic world drenched in warm oranges and dusty browns, where analog-era aesthetics collide with post-apocalyptic decay. A fully diegetic HUD keeps you inside the experience — no interface noise, just atmosphere.
  • Every Contract Tells a Story: as a licensed bounty hunter, every job starts with a contract: a name, a bounty, and a target to study and reach. Track your mark across the wasteland, investigate crime scenes, gather clues, and use Cybervision to piece together what happened before you ever pull the trigger. Investigation is at the heart of the ExeKiller experience, turning every hunt into a mystery to unravel before it becomes a fight.
  • Your Choices, Your Consequences: Approach encounters on your terms — combine combat, stealth, hacking, and persuasion to suit your style. You are free to choose your path, dealing with your targets and bounties. Spare or kill, obey or betray, take the money or leave it – your decisions may have a meaningful impact. Most consequences won’t reveal themselves immediately, but they will catch up with you, shaping the path ahead and the world around you.
  • Nothing stops the pace: Talk while you drive. Negotiate while you shoot. ExeKiller‘s real-time dialogue system never pulls you out of the action — and the right words can unlock solutions no amount of firepower can.
  • Progression without the grind: No XP bars, no level caps. Power comes from the mods, augments, and tech you choose to equip. Quest rewards expand your arsenal and open new tactical possibilities — growth that feels earned, not counted.

ExeKiller is currently in development for PC via Steam – Wishlist ExeKiller today: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1701840/ExeKiller

About 505 Games

505 Games, a subsidiary of Digital Bros, is a global publisher of video games across all major platforms. With a diverse portfolio of critically acclaimed titles, 505 Games is dedicated to delivering unique, high-quality gaming experiences.  

About Paradark Studio

Paradark Studio is an independent game development studio focused on creating immersive narrative experiences that combine distinctive worlds, meaningful player choice, and innovative gameplay systems. ExeKiller is the studio’s debut title.

KRAFTON REVEALS FIVE-TITLE GAMESCOM 2026 LINEUP

The five-title lineup includes a new game from PUBG STUDIOS, a first public look at Age Twisters, and the debut of TARAE: The Unbound

EL SEGUNDO, CALIF. – June 23, 2026 – KRAFTON, Inc. today revealed its gamescom 2026 lineup, bringing five upcoming titles to Cologne, Germany, from August 26-30, including a new game from PUBG STUDIOS and several second-party publishing projects from global creative studios.

This year’s lineup will be led by a new unannounced game from PUBG STUDIOS, NO LAW, Project ZETA, Age Twisters, and TARAE: The Unbound. Together, the titles highlight KRAFTON’s growing slate of original games and second-party publishing projects developed in partnership with creative studios around the world.

  • The unannounced title from PUBG STUDIOS will make its global debut at gamescom 2026. Developed based on the PUBG IP, the title introduces a groundbreaking new setting and a distinct gameplay experience for players around the world.
  • NO LAW, developed by Neon Giant, is an immersive open-world FPS set in Port Desire, a dense and lawless cyber-noir port city. As former soldier Grey Harker, players will explore its hidden stories on a journey to reclaim what was stolen from them.
  • Project ZETA, developed by NIRVANANA, is a new Multi-Team Tactical Arena (MTA) game where four teams clash on a single battlefield. The title is scheduled to hold its first global community test in June and will also be showcased at gamescom.
  • Age Twisters, developed by Piccolo Studio, is a two-player co-op narrative adventure. At gamescom 2026, KRAFTON will share the first public look at the title, offering players and press a closer look at the newly revealed project.
  • TARAE: The Unbound, developed by Boundary, is a newly announced isometric dark fantasy action RPG set in an Eastern-inspired world. The title will make its debut at gamescom 2026.

More information can be found on KRAFTON’s official gamescom 2026 website.

HELL GALAXY REVEALS NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER AS ITS DARK SCI-FI ODYSSEY NEARS V1.0 

Italian Games Factory showcases the dark narrative heart and colossal space battles of its sci-fi epic in a brand-new gameplay trailer 

Milan, Italy – June 23, 2026. Indie developer and publisher Italian Games Factory has today unveiled a brand-new gameplay trailer for Hell Galaxy, offering players their deepest look yet into the twisted universe and epic battles awaiting in the dark sci-fi shooter ahead of its full V1.0 launch later this summer.

The new trailer shines a spotlight on the narrative foundations of Hell Galaxy, revealing a universe built upon the collision of space opera, post-apocalyptic survival, and cosmic horror. As ancient alien races vanish into myth and terrifying spectres haunt the stars, players take control of exiled ship-human hybrids known as Raiders and embark on a desperate journey through the cursed Galaxy of Neterun, where forgotten civilizations, rival outcasts, and colossal abominations await.

Featuring massive space battles, haunting environments, encounters with giant Colossi, and glimpses of the game’s evolving story, the latest trailer showcases the unique blend of fast-paced combat, RPG progression, exploration, and psychological horror that lies at the heart of Hell Galaxy.

As the game approaches its V1.0 launch later this summer, Italian Games Factory is entering the final stages of development, building upon months of community feedback and Steam Early Access updates. Recent additions have expanded the game’s worldbuilding and narrative direction, introduced huge Colossi encounters, enhanced exploration systems, and refined combat mechanics as the team prepares to deliver the definitive Hell Galaxy experience.

Watch the new Hell Galaxy gameplay trailer below:

About Hell Galaxy

Hell Galaxy is a single-player space shooter that fuses weird fiction, dark sci-fi, and transhumanist themes into a unique cosmic odyssey.

Players assume the role of a Raider, an ex-convict whose consciousness has been bound to a mechanical vessel and exiled forever to the dangerous Galaxy of Neterun. Stripped of humanity and memories alike, survival means scavenging resources, customizing your bio-ship, and uncovering the truth hidden amongst ancient alien ruins and forgotten worlds.

Every encounter is a battle for both body and mind. Dynamic dogfights, customizable loadouts, and shifting combat stances allow players to adapt to the dangers of Neterun, while ghostly entities and monstrous titans threaten not only the integrity of their ship but also their sanity.

Blending intense space combat with RPG systems, exploration, and a rich narrative universe, Hell Galaxy offers a dark sci-fi experience where nothing is truly human anymore, not even you.

The stars hold no salvation, only secrets waiting to be uncovered. Join the fight today in Steam Early Access and wishlist Hell Galaxy now to follow the final stages of development ahead of its V1.0 launch later this summer. 

About Italian Games Factory

Italian Games Factory is an independent studio focused on bringing fresh innovation to space combat games. We develop our own IPs and create worlds with the utmost expertise for you, the players.

Cozy Foraging Adventure Gendo the Gatherer Launches Free Playtest Today

Think Dave the Diver, but cozy, and yes, you can pet the raccoon

June 23, 2026 | UnintentionalLogic is excited to introduce Gendo the Gatherer, a cozy Japanese Edo period-inspired pixel art foraging adventure coming to PC via Steam. A free playtest is now live and runs for one week.

Wishlist and Join the Playtest on Steam

Think Dave the Diver, but cozy. Forage and cook your way through Gendo’s journey as you discover a mystical, ever-changing forest. Gendo runs a small teahouse and, after long days of gathering goodies, returns to his village to cook and serve his creations to the locals from whatever the forest provides that day. Oh, and you can pet the raccoon.

About the Game

Gendo the Gatherer is a game about slow days and simple pleasures. Spend your time exploring and gathering in abundant biomes, then return to your village each evening to tend to your teahouse and unwind.

Key Features

  • Foraging: Explore and forage across a world that changes with every visit.
  • Teahouse: Take orders from the local townsfolk, cook the dish, serve it up and clean up after. Then do it all again tomorrow.
  • Cooking: Chop, steam and cook your harvest into dishes worth serving.
  • House Customisation: Unlock new furniture and make Gendo’s home truly his own.
  • Quests: Help out the locals and earn your place in the community.
  • Pet the raccoon.

What to Expect from the Playtest

The playtest gives players an early taste of Gendo the Gatherer’s world. Explore the forest, take on quests and start making Gendo’s house feel like home. A deliberately early slice of the game designed to give players a feel for the atmosphere.

About UnintentionalLogic

UnintentionalLogic is a dynamic duo game development partnership between an electrical engineering student and an architecture student. They both try, and mostly fail, to use their unique skill sets to create unique interactive experiences. Gendo the Gatherer is their debut title.

CULTIC Blasts onto Consoles on July 23

Good news for you, bad news for your enemies – Atari and Jasozz Games today announced that they are releasing the popular and well-regarded indie first-person shooter CULTIC on consoles. CULTIC will be arriving on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 on July 23.

Developed by solo creator Jason Smith and released on PC in 2022, CULTIC is inspired by 90s classic shooters including Jedi Knight Dark Forces 2 and Resident Evil 4, featuring gunplay combined with a gritty, pixelated retro aesthetic. Players can opt for fast-paced run-and-gun gameplay or a more strategic, methodical approach.

The title gained traction within the retro-shooter community for its physics, environmental interactivity, and satisfying combat, earning “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam.

CULTIC delivers a retro-shooter vibe but with modern advancements including a 3D world and accessibility that caters to a wide variety of play-styles and skill levels. 

The console release includes CULTIC: Chapter One and CULTIC: Chapter Two together in a complete edition for $19.98, with a combined 23 maps full of blood, grit, and, of course, cultists. After completing the story, test your skills in the wave-based Survival Mode.