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Valve recently updated its Steam Subscriber Agreement to include specific provisions for Japanese users regarding Steam Wallet funds. The updated terms, which were introduced on April 20, 2026, state that funds added to a Steam Wallet by users based in Japan may expire if not used within six months of the deposit date.
Danish developer BetaDwarf, known for Minion Masters, announced their new top-down extraction action RPG Vaultbreakers during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase. A free demo is currently available on Steam, which received positive feedback within 24 hours of its release. The title is being published with assistance from SQUARE ENIX COLLECTIVE.
Japanese publisher ambr has officially unveiled the Steam store page and a promotional trailer for the upcoming survival horror adventure title, Laica. Developed by Santa Studio, a division of Santa Sunrise, the game is currently scheduled for release in 2027.
Square Enix has officially released the Kingdom Hearts Collection, which includes three sets of titles. Players can currently purchase these games on platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox on PC.
Before the launch of GTA 6, US hardware demand has driven up used PS5 Pro prices. GameStop listed a used unit at $1,399.99, far exceeding the official $899.99 price tag by roughly $500, with some private sellers demanding even higher sums.
The League of Legends Patch 26.20 update not only adjusts champions, but also limits the availability of replays. According to 4Gamers, players will henceforth only be able to watch matches they personally participated in, and others will no longer be able to download those replays. The announcement linked this change to security issues regarding the prevention of malicious use of game data.
Magga_, a CS2 player studying at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, focused their master's research on using operational habits to identify whether different accounts belong to the same person. Their "CS digital fingerprint" reads match demo records while analyzing mouse movements and keyboard inputs. The purpose is to help identify users switching accounts, not to replace existing anti-cheat tools.
SENSE SHARE has turned the Japanese sword-making process into a simulation game called "Japanese Swordsmith," announcing that a free demo will be released on Steam on October 9. Set in Bakumatsu-era Kyoto, players take on the role of a swordsmith, processing tamahagane steel into a blade. The focus is on the manufacturing steps and material conditions rather than swinging swords and fighting enemies.
Adachitoka, the creator of Noragami, has launched a brand new long-form manga series titled The Inn's Dog God (tentative translation, originally Yado-ya no Okenu-sama). This publication marks their return nearly three years after previous works.
ASUS has officially introduced the ROG Ace Esports OLED professional gaming monitor lineup in Taiwan, featuring the Swift OLED PG259QWS Ace and XG259QWPG Ace models. These displays are scheduled for release in the fourth quarter.
The long-running MMORPG RuneScape has announced a brand new game tentatively named RS4, built using the Unreal Engine. Alongside this project, developers also teased an upcoming animated adaptation to breathe fresh life into the franchise.
