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Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion Has At Least 2 Upcoming 100% Free Games for July 2026, Plus a Bonus Freebie
Steam's Free-to-Keep Promotion backend data reveals a couple of games coming to the promotional service sometime in July 2026.
from GameRant (Written by Joshua Duckworth) | June 22, 2026
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'It's Kind of Like Band of Brothers or Saving Private Ryan' Gears of War: E-Day Talks 4-Player Co-op
Gears of War: E-Day creative director Matt Searcy talks about the upcoming title's co-op modes while drawing comparisons to two notable war films.
from GameRant (Written by James Ratcliff) | June 22, 2026
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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Are Giving Players a Reason to Return on June 25
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are getting a new event on June 25 that is a must-play for returning players.
from GameRant (Written by Andrea Trama) | June 22, 2026
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Chrono Trigger Remake Officially Unites Gamers Everywhere
Remakes are everywhere these days, but gamers have had their say on the biggest one of all: Chrono Trigger.
from Screen Rant | June 22, 2026
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EA Hit With More Layoffs
EA employees have apparently been left reeling, as the company announces more layoffs impacting workers across multiple countries.
from GameRant (Written by Sarah Fields) | June 22, 2026
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Steam Machine Official Price Leaves Gamers Seriously Torn
Leaks suggest Valve’s Steam Machine could cost at least $1,200, leaving gamers questioning its overall value.
from Screen Rant | June 22, 2026
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Some PlayStation Users Have Until June 26 to Get $100 in Gift Cards at a -15% Discount
Select PlayStation users have a brief window to score a great retail discount on digital store credits before the big summer sales arrive.
from GameRant (Written by Ashley Turner) | June 22, 2026
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EA Reportedly Lays Off More Staff in US and India | TechRaptor
Electronic Arts has reportedly laid off another unspecified round of employees as the games industry continues to let go of the people who make it work.
from TechRaptor | June 22, 2026
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Treyarch Thinks You Need to Play as Nicolas Cage
Treyarch drops an action-packed trailer confirming Nicolas Cage's official arrival in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
from DualShockers (Written by Tay Garcia) | June 22, 2026
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So, How Do You Actually Purchase a Steam Machine?
Valve’s Steam Machine uses a randomized reservation system, waitlists, purchase requirements, and a 72-hour buying window. Here’s how the process works.
from The Outerhaven Productions (Written by Keith Mitchell) | June 22, 2026
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