The curtain rises on a tragedy set in the town of Ueno, as both fiction and reality intertwine…

TOKYO – June 4th, 2026 – MangaGamer has announced the June 25th release of Innocent Grey’s Cartagra remastered in HD exclusively on Steam.

The visual novel masterpiece by the renowned creators of Kara no Shojo, Cartagra, is now available in remastered HD, including the epilogue “Sacrament”!

Several years after the end of the war in Showa era Japan, a man travels alone on a train bound for Zushi—Takashiro Shugo, a retired police officer. Despite his retirement, Shugo is on a mission to investigate the disappearance of a well-to-do family’s daughter as a favor to his former boss, Arishima Kazuma, who is currently heading the Ueno Serial Murder Case.

Upon arriving at the Kozuki residence, the site of the disappearance, Shugo is surprised to encounter Kozuki Kazuna, as she has the same face as his former lover and her twin sister, Kozuki Yura. Kazuna begs Shugo to find her sister, but their father, Kozuki Keiichiro, declares bluntly, “My daughter is already dead.”

And so the curtain rises on a tragedy set in the town of Ueno, as both fiction and reality intertwine…

Key Features:

• Branching choices: This is a multi-enidng visual novel where the choices you make alter the path of the story. As the protagonist Shugo delves deeper into both the Ueno Serial Murder Case and the Kouzuki Disappearance Case, unexpected connections between the two incidents begin to reveal themselves. The choices you make will determine the fate of the characters.
• Multi-language support: Cartagra is presented in both English and Simplified Chinese translations with the original Japanese voice acting.
• Compatible with Steam Deck and touch screen devices!

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ABOUT MANGAGAMER.COM
MangaGamer.com is the world’s biggest publisher of English translated Visual Novels. Since its launch in July 2008, it has offered services where fans can download and enjoy popular Visual Novels such as 07th Expansion’s Higurashi When They Cry series,Alicesoft’s infamous Rance series, and Novectacle’s critically acclaimed The House in Fata Morgana right from their homes.

Play as 10-year-old Jimin and navigate classroom politics, family struggles, and growing pains in this heartfelt story. 

[Seoul, South Korea – June 4, 2026] — You’re invited to Jimin’s 10th birthday party! Well, if she can get elected class president, that is. Come to my Party!, the visual novel handcrafted by solo developer SIMSANG YOON and published by LINE Games, just dropped an exclusive new trailer in the Women-Led Games Showcase with a big announcement: the first demo is live now on Steam, fully English translated and localized, marking the first time international audiences can explore this story chock-full of emotions and laughs.

In Come to my Party!, live through the eyes of Jimin, a 10-year-old middle child growing up in late 90s South Korea. Jimin always has to share — from hand-me-down clothes to the rice straight out of her bowl, nothing feels like it’s truly hers. One fateful day, her mother makes a deal: if Jimin can become class president, then she’ll finally get her very own birthday party. Choose from a variety of colorful characters to create bonds with, make decisions that will impact the narrative significantly, and play through immersive mini-games inspired by life growing up in South Korea.

About Come to my Party

• 12 Endings, Your Choice – Every choice shapes Jimin’s friendships, conversations, and path toward one of 12 different endings. Will Jimin be able to have her coveted birthday party? 
• Immerse Yourself in 90s South Korea – Relive late-90s childhood through immersive mini-games, schoolyard gossip, and everyday moments inspired by growing up in Korea.
• Classmates, Secrets, and Drama – Build relationships with classmates, from the shy Eunji to the mysterious Daeun, all carrying their own personalities, struggles, and stories beneath the surface.
• Always Stuck in the Middle – Navigate family pressure, sibling comparisons, and the quiet feeling of always being overlooked.
• Lighthearted Humor, Deeply Rooted Emotions – Experience the bittersweet memories of childhood and tangled emotions, often immediately followed by Jimin’s persevering humor and charm. Experience emotional whiplash as you find yourself tearing up from both laughing and crying.
• Handcrafted with Heart – Come to My Party! is a deeply personal coming-of-age story created by a solo developer, featuring entirely hand-crafted art and storytelling with no AI-generated content.

Ready to begin exploring all the little secrets and pathways that Come to my Party! has to offer? The demo is available now on Steam, with full days of content full of choices, mini games, and major story beats. Wishlist the game today on Steam to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, and join the growing community on Discord.

About SIMSANG YOON
SIMSANG YOON is an independent game developer and visual artist, currently working on her debut title, Come to my party!, a dark comedy visual novel set in a Korean elementary school in 1999. Before moving into game development, she spent over a decade working in visual arts and commercial illustration, collaborating with companies including SM Entertainment, Lotte, Kakao, Devsisters, and HYBE. Her work blends stylized visuals, dark humor, and emotionally grounded storytelling inspired by childhood memories and social dynamics.

About LINE Games
LINE Games, a subsidiary of LINE Yahoo, is a Seoul-based publisher and developer dedicated to creating and publishing games across PC, console, and mobile platforms. With a portfolio spanning action RPGs, narrative adventures, and multiplayer experiences, LINE Games brings distinctive titles from Korea to players worldwide. 

Come face-to-face with some of the most fearsome cryptids based on real Appalachian legends and folklore

[June 4th, 2026] — Are you ready to brave the infamous cryptids of the Appalachian region? This Summer, you can find out! Announced today at the Women-Led Games Showcase, chilling online co-op Blue Ridge Hunting is launching into Early Access this August. 

In the narrative-driven story mode, join the Appalachian Investigation Group (either alone or with up to three players) as you investigate, document clues, and hunt terrifying cryptids based on real legends and folklore. In freeplay mode, explore and hunt the Appalachian region freely with up to five fellow investigators. As you earn money from completing investigations, continue to upgrade your gear so you are well-equipped for greater threats that lurk within the forests. Be careful not to let these creatures hear you, as any small whisper or unusually loud step could be your last.

Field Notes:

• Found Footage: A gritty retro/PSX art style inspired by early 3D horror and analog media
• Always Listening: Creatures react to proximity voice chat and radio chatter — communication is crucial, but dangerous
• Into the Woods, Solo or Together: Explore Appalachia alone or with up to 5 players in online co-op freeplay
• Bump In The Night: A narrative-driven story (1–3 players) following the Appalachian Investigation Group’s hunt for the Mothman
• Experience The Legends: Encounter unique, intelligent creatures based on real Appalachian folklore and sightings
• Dark-Bluegrass Symphony: An original score blending haunting melodies with Appalachian Bluegrass roots

Blue Ridge Hunting is currently in development for PC. Prospective investigators can wishlist the game on Steam and support the Kickstarter campaign now to help bring Appalachian cryptid hunting to life.

About Jade & Company

Jade & Company is an independent game studio founded by Jade Meadows as a creative home for friends and collaborators. What began in January 2023 as a solo multiplayer cryptid-hunting idea has grown into an ambitious debut project rooted in the culture, history, and resilience of Appalachia.

About Six One Publishing

Six One Publishing is a boutique publishing label built for developers seeking a meaningful partner who understands the current industry landscape. With deep experience across game marketing, event production, content creation, and games media, Six One Publishing blends publishing, media, and community into an agile, indie-first platform reimagining what publishing can look like in 2025 and beyond.

A rhythm visual novel about our pets’ unconditional love.

Boulder, Colo. (June 4, 2026) – Today at Women-Led Games, developer and publisher Serenity Forge (Fractured Blooms, BAD END THEATER, To the Moon) announced that Puppergeist, a rhythmic visual novel, will launch July 16, 2026 on Nintendo Switch, XBOX, Steam, and Epic Games Store.The announcement was accompanied by a new trailer, offering a first look at the game while also unveiling a lineup of celebrated guest composers contributing to its soundtrack.

Developed in-house by Serenity Forge, Puppergeist invites players to join a young witch named Claire on her rhythmic journey into the Doggie Underworld as she searches for her lost Pup. Along the way, Claire meets Lunne, her new demon friend, and a cast of doggie spirits whose stories of friendship, love, and loss add warmth and emotional depth to her adventure. Every connection moves the story forward through rhythm-based mini-games and remixes.

Puppergeist also features contributions from creators who helped shape the game’s heartfelt tone and style, including art direction by NomnomNami (creator of BAD END THEATER), composer Kris Wilson (co-creator of Cyanide & Happiness), and music by Kan Gao (creator of To the Moon) and Kawai Sprite (creator of Friday Night Funkin’). Together, they work to create Puppergeist’s playful, heartfelt and haunting atmosphere.

About Serenity Forge

Based in Boulder, Colorado, video game development and publishing studio Serenity Forge prides themselves on the care and dedication they put into their work, creating meaningful games that challenge the way you think. Firm believers in the artistic, cultural, and educational power of video games, Serenity Forge aims to craft unique interactive experiences to broaden players’ horizons and expand their perspectives.

Model-building sim to be published by Mythwright next year, first playtest available today 

London, UK – June 5, 2026 – Step into a model-builder’s paradise to create, paint and pose a variety of mecha models in Model Kit Studio, a relaxing model-building simulator by developer Spooky Rabbits, coming to Steam in 2027. Download the playtest today to get started.

Discover model-making magic by cutting, filing, assembling and customising your mecha piece by piece. Slip into a flow state as you craft a collection of model mechas, personalising each of them with different paints and decals. Once completed, immortalise your models in the photo studio, posing your mechas and creating dioramas. 

Explore the environment and uncover a story stemming from a shared passion for model-building. Meet intriguing characters, learn their individual stories, and immerse yourself in a world of dedicated enthusiasts. 

Model Kit Studio – Key Features: 

• A Realistic Model-Making Experience – Cut, assemble, and customise your mecha pieces in a simple and intuitive, richly crafted experience. 
• Deep Customization To Make Each Model Your Own – Paint with brushes or an airbrush and add decals for extra detail. Personalise each creation to your own tastes and grow your collection as you play. 
• Share Your Creations – Pose and photograph your mecha collection, uploading your favourite models to share with the Model Kit Studio community or gathering inspiration from other designs.
• Original Models – Build a variety of original mecha models, all intricately and lovingly crafted for Model Kit Studio.

Model Kit Studio assembles on Steam in 2027. Download the playtest today and add Model Kit Studio to your Steam Wishlist.

ABOUT SPOOKY RABBITS
Spooky Rabbits is an independent video game developer that aims to offer video games with a refined artistic direction, possessing a narrative component with innovative gameplay.

ABOUT MYTHWRIGHT
Mythwright is the independent publisher of hit Simulation, Management and Strategy games including Thronefall, Going Medieval, Scriptorium: Master of Manuscripts, Bladesong and TerraTech Legion.

Today, Battlefield Studios and EA unveiled a new look at everything coming to Battlefield 6 and Battlefield REDSEC on June 9 as part of our Blastpoint update. This update will bring Cairo Bazaar, our reimagining of the Battlefield 3 map Grand Bazaar, as well as the return of Battlefield 4’s Obliteration mode. In Obliteration, you must secure neutral bombs, escort carriers, and destroy enemy M-COMs.

New arsenal additions include the return of the PP-19 SMG and Handheld Jammer (Recon gadget).
 
You can read all about the process of reimagining Grand Bazaar for Battlefield 6 here.
 
Visit us on Battlefield.com. Join the official Battlefield community channels over at discord.gg/Battlefield. Follow us on @Battlefield to stay informed on the latest updates, and @BattlefieldCom for the rollout of live updates.
 
About Battlefield
Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay, and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

Shueisha Games Presents Exclusive Deep Dive and Feature in Showcase Steam Event

Tokyo, Japan – June 4th, 2026 – Shueisha Games is pleased to announce that the heartfelt narrative adventure Schrödinger’s Call will be featured in the Women-Led Games Showcase, airing today, June 4th at 4pm PT as part of the Summer Game Fest week. During the broadcast, an exclusive deep dive segment will debut, while the game will also debut on the official Women-Led Games Showcase Steam Event page. Schrödinger’s Call is available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, with a limited 10% launch discount, bringing the price to $16.19 / £13.49 / €15.79 until June 11th, 2026. 

The Women-Led Games Showcase will spotlight Schrödinger’s Call with an exclusive developer deep dive video, highlighting its picture book-inspired presentation and poignant, introspective narrative. Schrödinger’s Call will also be included on the Women-Led Games Steam Event page, where players can discover other showcased games from women-led and majority-women studios. For those curious to experience the game firsthand, a free demo featuring the entire first chapter and approximately 90 minutes of gameplay remains available, with save data carrying over seamlessly to the full game.

About Schrödinger’s Call

Developed by Acrobatic Chirimenjako, Schrödinger’s Call is an emotional visual novel adventure that unfolds like an illustrated storybook, exploring grief, connection and the hope of being heard. Set in the final 21 nanoseconds before a moon crashes into Earth and ends all life, players follow Mary, a girl who awakens in a strange room with no memory of who she is or how she arrived there. Guided by a mysterious cat named Hamlet, Mary becomes the world’s final listener, answering calls from strangers caught between life and death through an old telephone.

Each call reveals personal stories of love, pain, solace, and words left unsaid, while players slowly uncover the truth behind Mary herself. With theatrical presentation, intimate storytelling, and warm, picture book-inspired visuals, Schrödinger’s Call is a reflective experience about the pain and salvation of human connection, where every voice, memory, and regret carries weight in the final moments before the end.

For more information on Schrödinger’s Call
Official Website: https://shueisha-games.com/games/schrodingers-call/ 
Buy now on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2090390/Schrdingers_Call/
Buy now on Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/schrodingers-call-switch/

About Acrobatic Chirimenjako
Acrobatic Chirimenjako is a passionate three-person development team driven by a shared love of emotionally resonant storytelling. Schrödinger’s Call — their debut title — won the Grand Prize at the Shueisha Game Creators CAMP GAME BBQ Vol. 1, distinguishing itself through its cinematic, theatrical presentation and deeply layered narrative.

About Shueisha Games
Shueisha Games, founded in February 2022 and headquartered in Tokyo, is an enthusiastic and experienced team responsible for the planning, development, and sales of many titles for consoles, PCs, and smartphones.

Sports Card Shop Simulator is coming to PC in Early Access this June 4. It is a relaxing game where players manage and expand their own collectible sports card shop. At launch, the title features cards based on 54 national soccer teams, with future updates planned to include additional sports. Sports Card Shop Simulator is also slated for a later release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Sports Card Shop Simulator is developed by the independent Spanish studio OverPowered Team, known for titles like Sushi Cat – Tower Defense, Block Factory, and Godstrike. The game is published by Ultimate Games S.A.

Grow your card business. It’s time for soccer madness!

In Sports Card Shop Simulator, the player runs a sports card store. The gameplay focuses on expanding and managing the shop, serving customers, and trading cards. The developers have also prepared special sports minigames that allow you to earn extra cards.

The title places a strong emphasis on the collectible aspect of sports cards. Card packs include base, chrome, and numbered cards, as well as occasional special autographed editions. The game also features a card creator, allowing you to modify or design entirely new cards.

Steam Store – https://store.steampowered.com/app/4157170/Sports_Card_Shop_Simulator/

The developers at OverPowered Team have implemented advanced mechanics for grading cards based on various details (e.g., corners, edges, and surface). The card market itself is dynamic, with constantly fluctuating prices. Sports Card Shop Simulator also allows for comprehensive shop management, including layout design, upgrades, and customization. You can even hire staff to help you run the business.

At its Early Access launch, Sports Card Shop Simulator focuses primarily on soccer. There are over 4,000 card variants from 54 national soccer teams available to collect, trade, and grade. Over the coming weeks and months, updates will introduce new mechanics and additional content. Cards from other sports are also in the pipeline. The Early Access phase is expected to last approximately one year.

Sports Card Shop Simulator – Key Features:

• Run a sports card shop
• Grow your card business
• Create your own cards
• Hunt for extremely rare and legendary cards
• Participate in sports minigames

Sports Card Shop Simulator launches on PC (Steam Early Access) on June 4, 2026. Console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are scheduled for a later release.

Team Up With Up to Two Friends to Scavenge, Survive, and Strike It Rich Beneath PAIMO

[June 4th, 2026] – Kickstone Studio revealed during the Latin American Games Showcase that MineGeon: Renegades, the co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite, will launch on July 14th, 2026. The announcement arrived alongside a brand-new trailer showcasing the game’s chaotic combat, dangerous biomes, and high-risk co-op expeditions in action. Ahead of launch, the game will be featured during both Steam Bullet Fest and June Steam Next Fest.

After a failed heist leaves the Renegades stranded near the mysterious planet PAIMO, survival quickly turns into a dangerous fight for resources, riches, and answers hidden beneath the surface. Battle through swarms of enemies in intense bullet-hell combat, coordinate gadgets and abilities with your squad, and push deeper into hostile biomes filled with deadly creatures, environmental hazards, and towering bosses.

Whether diving in solo or teaming up with up to two friends, every expedition offers new upgrade paths, evolving builds, and difficult decisions that can shape the outcome of a run. Gather valuable minerals to unlock permanent upgrades, experiment with unique class synergies, and survive increasingly dangerous encounters as you carve a path deeper into the unknown.

About MineGeon: Renegades

• Descend Together – Play solo or online with up to two friends as you fight through bullet-hell chaos, gather valuable minerals, and survive the dangerous depths of PAIMO.
• Risk It All for Riches – The deeper you descend, the deadlier the dangers and the bigger the rewards become. Cash out your minerals safely or keep pushing your luck for an even bigger score.
• Choose Your Renegade – Play as Trevor the Gunslinger, Marshall the Tank, or Ari the Engineer, each bringing unique weapons, abilities, and strengths into the depths.
• Build Wild Synergies – Combine Gadgets, Weapons, and Ultimates to create devastating builds, powerful combos, and wildly different playstyles every run.
• Explore the Depths of PAIMO – Descend through 6 hand-crafted biomes packed with hostile factions, ancient technology, hidden lore, environmental hazards, and deadly enemies.
• Choose Your Path – Discover mysterious monoliths that let the team vote on branching routes, shaping every expedition deeper into the MineGeon.
• Every Expedition Evolves – Experiment with evolving builds, randomized upgrades, branching paths, and unpredictable encounters where no two descents feel the same.
• Customize Your Space Base – Access the Galactic Express PC to buy over 200 items, decorations, and themed objects from the biomes you explore, and customize the interior of your ship to your liking. Organize your base, visit other Renegades’ ships online, and show off your setup to the community.

Ready to descend into the depths of PAIMO and risk everything for the ultimate payday? Wishlist the game today on Steam to stay up-to-date on the latest updates, and join the growing community on Discord.

About Kickstone Studio

KickStone Studio is an independent game development company based in Santiago, Chile, founded in 2023 by Cristóbal Pizarro and Nicolás Moreno. Our focus is on creating unique and engaging gaming experiences that combine creativity, strong narratives, and innovative mechanics.

What’s your deepest, darkest secret? I’ll tell you mine if you tell me yours…

LOS ANGELES — 5 June 2026 — Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition unveiled the debut Steam demo for T.W.I.R.L., a horror game about growing up in 2006 and harboring a deep secret that must be protected for life, available now. 

Genie Boy Games’ haunting debut narrative will launch on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux later this year, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.

Watch the trailer here to unveil the dark truth lying within…

Routines, rituals, and relationships may define us, but T.W.I.R.L. asks: what’s your deepest, darkest secret? Stay silent as a nine-year-old boy creeping out of his bedroom at 3:00 a.m. while everyone’s asleep. Feel the weight of every step forward while being followed by a demon…? Person? Something else?

Tiptoe through the haunted nostalgia of 2006, where a presence beyond evil draws us through P.T.-inspired loops, changing us and the environment, to unveil the life story of a boy who grows up hiding a deep, dark, and potentially sinister secret. 

In the new Steam demo, roam through a 30-minute-long experience introducing a family, their house, and the unspoken enigma hiding within a story-rich narrative. Witness an intimate group of characters whose personalities are brought to life by a talented team of first-time video game voice actors, including 14-year-old Alexander Roff as “The Boy,” Jerry Schultz as “The Priest,” Colleen Arnold as “The Mother,” and others.

“Of many things, T.W.I.R.L. is a challenge to look fear in the eye, and see it for what it is: nothing,” said Ben Escobar, founder of Genie Boy Games. “Through our story about childhood secrets, the loss of innocence, and growing up in 2006, we hope that our game inspires you to embrace a rediscovery of self, and an acceptance of your lifelong fears.”

Check out the new demo for T.W.I.R.L. today, and wishlist the game Steam! Sneak through dark and daunting household hallways when the full game launches on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux later this year, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. 

For more information, join the community on Discord, visit the official Genie Boy Games website, and follow the developer on Twitter and Instagram.

About Genie Boy Games

Genie Boy Games is an independent game development studio helmed by film producer, writer, and director Ben Escobar, where the fusion of film and interactivity flourishes. Video games were the medium in which the team learned to convey meaningful stories. Ben pairs his penchant for meaningful filmmaking with interactive storytelling techniques revolving around minimalism, experimental horror, and abstract themes to provide a frightful narrative in the studio’s debut game T.W.I.R.L. (spawned from the David Lynch: Catch Ideas Like Fish” Game Jam by the Haunted PS1 Community), currently in development.