The turret-operation game 'IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator' officially launched on August 6, climbing to the top of the Steam new release sales charts. Set in a dieselpunk world, this first-person heavy weaponry simulator realistically recreates the process of receiving coordinates, surveying maps, and operating hydraulics to aim the gun barrel.

IRON NEST had already proven its buzz before launch. Its demo, revealed during the Steam Next Fest in June, received a warm response, and following its official release, it earned an 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating with 99% of over 1600 user reviews being positive. It is also Steam Deck Verified, allowing for play on portable devices, and the Discord community managed by the developers has grown to 70k members.

Developer Nick reportedly spent over a decade conceptualizing the game, which became a formal project after meeting with a publisher. The development team emphasized that this title is the first step in the 'IRON NEST Universe' that will expand in the future.

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■ Update | Eternal Return Enters Sailing Preseason, Hits No. 1 in Domestic Sales

'Eternal Return' has reached No. 1 on the domestic Steam sales chart as it enters the Season 12 'Sailing' preseason. This season features swimsuit-themed skins to match the summer vibe; the preseason runs until August 12, with the regular season opening on August 13. A season pack including the special edition hero skin 'Wave-Breaking Shurin' has been released, and 'Specimen Observation Logs,' which cover character settings and stories, have been added as new content. The late-game safe zone system has also been revamped with a 'Multi-Chrono Sphere' mechanic to enhance strategic depth.

■ Discount | 25th Anniversary Ghost Recon Series: 95% Discount Boosts Wildlands Sales

'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands' has climbed to 12nd on the Steam sales chart following a discount of up to 95% to celebrate the series' 25th anniversary. During its 25th-anniversary showcase on August 6, Ubisoft announced free trials for the entire series, massive discounts, and teasers for upcoming titles. The game also received a free story update, 'Last Rites,' featuring a new villain, La Llorona, alongside quality-of-life improvements such as refined difficulty settings and reload mechanics. Ubisoft also confirmed for the first time that a new Ghost Recon title is currently in development.

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■ Upcoming Release | MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls

'MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls,' Sony's first direct foray into the fighting game genre, has been released. Developed by Arc System Works in collaboration with Marvel Games and PlayStation Studios, it is a 4v4 tag-team fighting game featuring 20 playable Marvel characters at launch, including Captain America, Iron Man, Storm, and Doctor Doom. However, the Steam version has received 'Mixed' reviews among over 1k entries due to PC optimization issues such as frame drops and stuttering, while the PS5 version has recorded relatively higher ratings, showing a contrasting reception.

■ Release | ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs

The retro electronics repair simulator 'ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs' has been released on Steam. Developed by Mandragora, the studio behind 'SKYHILL' and 'I Am Future,' the game is set in 2000s Japan and involves disassembling and repairing various retro electronics. Players can even repair officially licensed Atari devices. The game had gathered over 700k wishlists before launch, and its Next Fest demo ranked in the top 50 most-played games with a 96% positive rating.