The gaming industry has delivered some more interesting gaming news today, including a new festival on Steam dedicated to Wargames.
Before we get into the news, here are handy links to gaming news that did get its own separate coverage.
- Ultra-Popular Gacha Game Umamusume: Pretty Derby Gets Western Release Date 4 Years After Japan
- I am an Air Traffic Controller 4 Tokyo Narita DLC Coming Soon to Steam
- RoadCraft Showcases and Details Co-Op Gameplay
- Crusader Kings 3: Khans of the Steppe Expansion & Free Update Out Now
- Gran Turismo World Series 2025 Now Selling Tickets for Round One
- Cozy Narrative Sim Game inKonbini Gets Limited-Time PC Demo Next Month
You can check out all the news below. Incidentally, if you’re interested specifically in flight simulation news, we have a dedicated roundup.
Steam Wargames Fest Brings Discounts for Strategy Games Aplenty
Today the Wargames Fest started on Steam and it’ll continue until May 25.
On the dedicated page, you can find plenty of discounts focusing mostly on strategy games, but also including simulators, action games, shooters, and more.
For instance, you’ll find Crusader Kings 3 70% off, historical Total War games with pretty deep discounts, and much more.
Overwatch 2 Showcases Gundam Wing Skins and Gameplay
Blizzard provided a look at the gameplay of the five Mobile Suit Gundam Wing-inspired skins that will come to Overwatch 2 when the collaboration launches tomorrow, April 29.
Mercy gets Wing Zero, Ramattra gets Epyon, Soldier 76 gets Tallgeese, and Reaper inevitably gets Deathscythe.
The game is currently available for PC, PS5, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.
Upcoming School JRPG Varlet Reveals Opening Cutscene and Theme Song
FuRyu revealed the opening cutscene and theme song of the upcoming school JRPG Varlet, which was announced just a few days ago.
The anime-style cutscene provides a good look at the main cast and reveals the opening theme song, “Shiori,” performed by Minori Suzuki (which plays Aruka Arisaka in the game).
Varlet is coming for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2025.
