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World of Warcraft drops the subscription, but only for a weekend
Pour one out for World of Warcraft characters who are still in the last place you logged out. They could be on a mountain in the Dragon Isles, standing in…
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August 1, 2024: We checked for new The First Descendant codes. What are the new The First Descendant codes? The looter shooter is officially here, and though it’s free to play, you’ll…
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Success is a fickle thing in gaming. It can strike quickly and without warning and can disappear as easily. For some games like Outpost: Infinity Siege, it can even strike…
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Ubisoft has just released the latest set of XDefiant patch notes for an imminent update, and while there aren’t any radical new features (or those all-important hit registration improvements) to…
Military auto battler Operation Polygon Storm hits Steam very soon
When new war games are revealed the vast majority share a very similar look and aesthetic, but sometimes one comes along that stands out as… different. That can definitely be…
AMD’s free new software could boost frame rates in thousands of games
AMD has just announced an update to its free, in-driver frame generation technology, AMD Fluid Motion Frames, that can bring frame rate boosts to thousands of games. AMD AFMF 2 includes…
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July 28, 2024: There are ten new Type Soul codes to redeem. What are the new Type Soul codes? Death does not mean the end in this anime-inspired game, and no matter…
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July 28, 2024: We’ve added one new Pet Catchers code and marked one as retired. What are the newest Pet Catchers codes? Catching cute critters in capsules is the way to…
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The launch of the World of Warcraft The War Within pre-patch hasn’t gone quite as smoothly as Blizzard might have hoped. Despite running a beta that began in early June,…
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While it may not be achieving the dizzying player counts it was when it first hit Steam, Manor Lords continues to tick over very nicely indeed. The medieval strategy game…
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July 26, 2024: We checked for new Valorant codes. What are the new Valorant codes? Everyone likes it when they get free stuff, and it’s even better when it’s for hugely…
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Most sports games are complicated. This is great for players already immersed in the rules of the game in question, but the simulation focus of Football Manager 24, EA Sports…
XCOM style robot tactics game Grit and Valor 1949 now free to try
There are plenty of strategy games set during the Second World War, but few that reimagine the era through fictional technology or other explorations of alternate history. The recent Wolfenstein…
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What are the best Marvel Snap decks? The latest season of Marvel Snap is here, introducing new cards, variants, and much more to help spruce up the meta. If you’re wondering…
New roguelite RPG Forgotten Mines is like Into the Breach with dwarves
Roguelite fans, here’s a brand new game for you to check out. Forgotten Mines might have simple, retro aesthetics and small playable spaces of just a few tiles, but it…
Co-op horror heist Dark Hours smashes Steam charts thanks to free demo
Being a criminal is tough enough without adding the supernatural into the mix. That’s the core theme at the heart of new co-op heist game Dark Hours – you’re robbing…
The 20 best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods
What are the best Baldur’s Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur’s Gate, and the BG3…
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July 21, 2024: Three new Anime Last Stand codes has been added to this list. What are the newest Anime Last Stand codes? Plenty of anime-inspired tower defense games are available…
Time-hopping Warframe 1999 now has a release window
The ‘90s were a breathtaking time to be alive. Full of change, the promise of a new millennium, and loads of fear about the computerized end of all things which…
Phantom Blade Zero doesn’t have FromSoft’s “privilege” to upset you
In the wake of Elden Ring, the soulslike genre is arguably bigger than ever. From Lords of the Fallen and Lies of P to brand-new releases like Flintlock: The Siege…
Path of Exile Settlers of Kalguur turns the ARPG into a city builder
One of the most exciting things about a new Path of Exile update is that you never quite know what to expect. While both Diablo 4 and the full launch…
New DBD patch causes generator chaos and game UI player backlash
One thing that’s been endlessly surprising about playing Dead by Daylight has been how quickly it’s become a cozy experience for me. Even though it’s full of blood, screaming, and…
Grab AMD’s fastest Ryzen X3D gaming CPU for its lowest price ever
AMD has been steadily slightly reducing the price of its current crop of 7000 series CPUs, but Amazon Prime Day has added an extra little discount on the company’s top-tier chip.…
New MMO Throne and Liberty details real money auction house plans
Cast your mind back to the heady days of 2012, when a plucky underdog by the name of Diablo 3 emerged on the scene. Despite being well received in some…
Splinter Cell meets Hotline Miami in Intravenous and it’s free to keep
Splinter Cell is a game that has a huge amount of influence on gaming and one whose absence is felt keenly. It’s been 11 years since the last game came…
Lovecraftian XCOM-like RTS Chromosome Evil 2 gets huge free update
If I were a Lovecraftian monster from outside reality I simply wouldn’t invade our reality, I think it’s a little rude and frankly we could all use a rest. Unfortunately…
TFT Set 12 has one charm that’s almost “impossible” to get
If there’s one thing I love about a new Teamfight Tactics set, it’s getting used to unique mechanics. As the auto battler shifts from Inkborn Fables into the new, sparkle-shrouded…
FF14 director Yoshida says he’s considering new 24-player savage raids
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Classic FPS and Doom rival Marathon 2 is available for free right now
When I think of FPS royalty, a few videogames spring to mind. Doom. Quake. Half-Life. Wolfenstein. GoldenEye. We wouldn’t have the powerhouses of Call of Duty, Counter-Strike, and the overlooked…
Free multiplayer game Paladins launches a new PvE horde mode
From Overwatch and Team Fortress 2 to Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2, there are plenty of great, free multiplayer games on Steam to choose from. One that’s quietly stood the…
Sci-fi RTS Aliens Dark Descent has never been cheaper than in new sale
For a film series ostensibly about lashings of sci-fi horror, it’s an oddity that the most enduringly popular entry is the action-filled 1986 sequel. Decades later it remains a fan…
DBD dev doubles down on new unpopular feature in upcoming update
We don’t talk enough about UI in games. They can really make or break an experience, with a poor UI dragging even a great game down. The UI in Dead by…
The First Descendant dev confirms it won’t nerf most popular build
When an online game launches there’ll inevitably be a spot of chaos while players work out what builds and weapons are good and what’s bad. Often, players will find something…
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Upcoming ARPG sequel Titan Quest 2 takes inspiration from Diablo 3
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Cyber Knights Flashpoint, a great strategy game, just got even better
It’s been years since a proper XCOM has come out, with XCOM 2 launching back in 2016 and the series’ most recent spin off, XCOM: Chimera Squad coming out in…
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Are there Demonfall codes? There is no shortage of anime games on Roblox, but Demonfall looks to fully embrace its Demon Slayer inspirations by letting you fight for survival in the…
Binary Domain is the best game you haven’t played, and now’s the time
Before the Yakuza or Like a Dragon series truly blew up in English speaking countries with 2017’s Yakuza 0, its creators at Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio branched out into a…
Classic MMO Tibia finally makes looting easier in new summer update
The last time I played Tibia was in 2004. I formed a band with a friend and we played tunes for coins outside a tavern in one of the game’s…
The End of the Sun is a new Witcher 3 style game that’s coming soon
Since CD Projekt Red found enormous success with the excellent The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, game makers have explored the potential for fantasy settings that, like it, draw from Slavic…
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July 8, 2024: There’s a new Driving Empire code in to celebrate a lofty likes goal. What are the new Driving Empire codes? You can find the complete list of active…
Roguelike Dice and Fold celebrates launch success with extreme update
With the huge success of Balatro, major updates to Wildfrost and Heretic’s Fork, and the recent release of Zet Zillions, we’ve been spoiled of late when it comes to deck-building…
This underplayed new roguelike boasts some of the genre’s best bosses
Team Suneat’s Dragon is Dead is – and stop me if you’ve heard this one before – a stylish 2D roguelike currently in early access on Steam. Yes, there are…
How to dismantle weapons in The First Descendant
How do you dismantle weapons in The First Descendant? Nexon’s third-person looter shooter shares inventory mechanics of other games in the genre like Destiny 2 and the Borderlands series. Frequently obtaining new…
Cyberpunk city builder Dystopika unveils custom billboard feature
Blade Runner is one of my favorite films. It might even be my favorite film, because I’m an absolute sucker for a sense of place and how cyberpunk cities feel…
Forgotten roguelite For the King 2 making comback with big new update
Some games have a lot of impact after they land, but once the shockwaves die down they fail to maintain their relevance. Fortunately, with some updates a forgotten game can…
First post-launch patch for brilliant ant RTS squashes a ton of bugs
Many RTS games are built around micromanagement. When you’re playing something like StarCraft 2, matches are won or lost depending on your decisions based on individual units. Other games like Empires…
Cyberpunk 2077 mod makes Night City much more immersive
There’s nothing quite like roaming the neon streets of Night City. Shy Girl blasting out the radio, rain pattering down on the sidewalk, gunshots echoing in the distance as another…
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How do you get ZZZ Polychrome? Yet another Hoyoverse anime game is here, and like Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail before it, Zenless Zone Zero has a random gacha…
Dead Space is partially coming back to life in a really strange way
Death is not the end in gaming. Many games have reappeared in strange and unexpected ways, meaning even if something has been absent for a long time you never know…
The First Descendant Steam reviews struggle after success of launch
It’s been a bit of an eventual first day for The First Descendant. The free shooter launched earlier with a colossal number of players diving in, but there’s been a…
Jurassic World Evolution 2 suddenly stomps up the Steam player charts
Humanity’s greatest folly has always been hubris and the film that shows that better than anything else is the original Jurassic Park. As a species we like to tell ourselves…
Fantasy aerial combat game The Falconeer is free this week on Epic
Panzer Dragoon is a game that should’ve had more of an influence than it did. If you were around when it was released you couldn’t escape it. It was everywhere and…
Ghost of Tsushima will download in 1ms with this super fast internet
If you think your internet speed is fast, it pales in comparison to what has been achieved by a research team in Japan. Hailing from the National Institute of Information and…
American McGee tells EA the “roadmap is waiting” on an Alice sequel
Everyone wants what they can’t have. Knowing something is out of reach always makes it more desirable, and videogames are no exception. Beyond Good and Evil 2, the full launch…
Elden Ring’s most popular mod finally works with Shadow of the Erdtree
When you’re playing Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree in co-op, there’s one mod you absolutely need to have downloaded. Simple in concept, it trims the fat around multiplayer in FromSoftware’s magnum opus.…
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Open-world survival game Eden Crafters gets free demo you can try now
From Satisfactory and Factorio to Astroneer and The Planet Crafter, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to survival crafting games that lean in on base management and automation. One…
Blizzard admits Overwatch 2 tanks not currently “tanky” enough
It’s nice to be right. There’s a sense of satisfaction that comes from having your deductions confirmed, which is how a large swathe of the Overwatch 2 community must be…
Baldur’s Gate 3 price hits a new historical low in Steam Summer Sale
Being a patient gamer pays dividends. By waiting to dive into games you get expansions and DLC meaning you can get the full experience. You miss out on day one…
Stunning co-op action RPG Wardens Rising to get free Steam demo soon
I love being surprised. Not in an April Fools way or someone jumping out at me, but in the way of having my expectations pleasantly surpassed. One game that’s doing…
Best FPS of 2023, Trepang2, to get DLC filled with blood and blades
Some games ooze excellence, displaying a mastery of the genre they exist in. These often rise to the top of the pile, pointed to as paragons by all who encounter…
League of Legends fighting game 2XKO announces playtest dates
You don’t have to be a League of Legends fan to see the appeal of upcoming fighting game spinoff 2XKO. Its art style alone is stunning, each character bursting with…
Marvel Rivals closed beta test dated, lets you shoot Iron Man
It’s an odd time for anything with superheroes. For the first time in nearly 16 years, the world seems to be suffering from superhero fatigue. After tons of Marvel films…
The Riven remake is out now, already has a 95% rating on Steam
Playing Riven and Myst back in the day was an experience unlike anything else and is something that will probably never be repeated. As a verified old person who was…
Dystopika is 2024’s best new city builder but no-one’s playing it
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Free indie game name mixup may be causing huge Steam player numbers
Naming something is a funny old business. Get it right and it’ll stick with people for decades, get it wrong and you’ll be looking down the barrel of the forgetfulness…
New Solium Infernum update makes the best strategy game more devilish
There’s a quote often bandied about by people who wish to stroke their beards while they enthuse about gaming (something I’m very guilty of myself). It comes from the mouth…
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June 23, 2024: We checked around for new Fruit Battlegrounds codes. What are the new Fruit Battlegrounds codes? Codes for this Roblox game are a must-have if you want to dominate…
Elden Ring rockets up Steam thanks to DLC, but can’t top launch record
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has seen FromSoftware’s magnum opus rocket up the Steam charts, but as it stands this hasn’t been enough for it to be crowned most…
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How do you beat the Golden Hippopotamus in Elden Ring? Believe it or not, the new Land of Shadow has a Super Saiyan hippopotamus to overcome, and it’s no easy…
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree falls to ‘mixed’ Steam rating
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has already dropped to a ‘mixed’ Steam user review score, as players cite PC performance issues and problems with the FromSoftware DLC’s difficulty. With…
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Having trouble with the dual-greatsword wielding Elden Ring Rellana boss fight? The bosses in the Land of Shadow hit harder and faster than anything in the base game, and few…
Tarisland, the cross platform WoW rival MMORPG hits full launch
It feels like we’re in the middle of a second MMO renaissance. After World of Warcraft split the world asunder back in the mid 2000s,, everyone scrambled to get their…
Aska is a Nordic co-op survival sim that might take on Valheim and win
Gaming has long held a fascination with everything Norse. Games have sent us there for years, from the newer God of War games to ancient titles like The Lost Vikings.…
Take to the Skies of Azoria in Fae Farm’s new DLC, launching today
We all love a cozy farming simulator, don’t we? I actually find Stardew Valley a little stressful because I always try to min-max my crops, and the fact speedruns for…
Get really scared in Ashes, a new survival horror game coming soon
Survival games have blossomed over recent years, becoming one of the core pillars of gaming. From Rust to DayZ, Sons of the Forest to Subnautica, some of the biggest names…
Next Abiotic Factor update unleashes mystery fog and mustaches
It’s important to remember that the original Half-Life isn’t just a science fiction FPS, it’s a B movie-esque romp through some of the wackiest tropes out there. For every moment…
New deckbuilding roguelike is blackjack Balatro, and it has a demo
Balatro isn’t just a standout deckbuilding roguelike, it’s easily going to be one of the best games of 2024. It takes the rules of poker and completely twists them into…
Big Stardew Valley mod overhauls artisanal activities and resources
With Stardew Valley 1.6 finally upon us and Haunted Chocolatier a distant dream for now, I’m always looking for ways to enhance my pixelated farming experience. Changes to Pelican Town are best…
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League of Legends is not just one of the most popular games on Earth; it’s also one of the longest-running. The game was originally launched in October 2009. Since then,…
Earn your revenge in this retro noir immersive sim out now on Steam
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Final Fantasy and classic sci-fi meets in new RPG with free Steam demo
A kind of story which seems to have disappeared from movie theaters in recent years is kids getting whisked up into space to have wild adventures. Flight of the Navigator,…
Amazing new indie RPG makes the worst part of Baldur’s Gate 3 into fun
Between Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, and Diablo, one thing I always get bogged down with in RPGs is the loot. I never know what’s going to be important later on…
New stunning grand strategy game surprise announces launch date
There are plenty of genres that are synonymous with PC gaming, from immersive sims to stat-heavy RPGs, but there’s probably no other genre that makes its home on our boxes…
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Indie ARPG returns to Steam with new offline mode following delisting
Gaming has a problem with memory. Too many games disappear entirely, with hardware becoming obsolete, games being removed from stores, or being shut down. It means we live in a…
AMD’s next-gen XTX graphics card spotted, sporting Navi 48 RDNA 4 GPU
Confirming what anyone remotely familiar with AMD’s recent graphics card naming conventions would have suspected, AMD’s upcoming new flagship RDNA 4 graphics card will sport the classic XTX suffix, if…
XDefiant reveals season one launch date and brand new faction
Ubisoft Forward events regularly pop up, usually once a year, giving everyone a chance to see what the colossal publisher and developer is working on. The most recent one unleashed…
Tarkov and Battlefield face serious rival as new FPS launches playtest
Sure, scavenging equipment and supplies in Tarkov is tense, and the gunplay in Battlefield is frenetic, but does either game let you turn into a radioactive bear? They don’t, and that’s why Striden is…
Stardew Valley and Spiritfarer collide in new hotel management sim
If running a hotel is hard, I can’t imagine the day-to-day of an intergalactic bed and breakfast is much easier. There’ll be more colorful characters, sure, but now you’ve got…
Satisfying dungeon-crawling roguelike strategy game gets Steam demo
Combining the fantasy worlds and bounding sense of adventure from The Witcher 3 and Baldur’s Gate 3 with the deckbuilding of Slay the Spire and run-based tendencies of Hades, Pyrene…
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One of the most interesting-looking games from Summer Game Fest’s Day of the Devs is this horror fusion of Cyberpunk 2077 and Silent Hill. It’s a stunning, haunted house mystery…
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What are the best dragon games on PC? Since long before the days of D&D, and before Tolkien became the poster boy of fantasy, dragons have been the most fearsome and…
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How do you beat Iconoclasm in Destiny 2? This showdown with The Witness is a challenge for any Guardian. As with many of Destiny 2’s boss encounters, there are multiple…
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When was the XDefiant release date? If you’re a huge fan of all things Ubisoft, particularly the Tom Clancy games, you may get a kick out of this new free-to-play first-person…
Gorgeous strategy roguelike inspired by Final Fantasy gets free demo
Fantasy as a genre has often been about heading out the door, following your feet, and exploring the world. Many of the greats are inspired by the simple pleasure of…
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Massive new survival game sells 200,000 copies in just five days
You might be forgiven for wondering if the gaming world really needs more survival games. After all, it has become a staple genre especially on PC. Heavy hitters like Rust,…
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Ex Elder Scrolls devs show new gameplay of Daggerfall inspired RPG
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Alongside big names like Arma 3 and Escape From Tarkov, there’s been an increasing number of challengers to the throne of the best tactical shooter sims on PC. Amid the…
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The Terraria 1.4.5 update looks better every time we get another glimpse of it. The sandbox crafting RPG remains one of the best PC games ever, and it’s only looking…
Helldivers 2 devs vow to fix new mission with “broken” difficulty
There’s a new mission in Helldivers 2 that tasks players with injecting Dark Fluid into the Meridia planet to destroy the Terminid Supercolony. Sounds simple right? Unfortunately, the team over at…
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It’s a tough world out there. Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Helldivers 2 – the Steam bestseller list is packed with recognized, beloved, and terrific games that have sold in…
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When is God of War Ragnarok coming to PC? The sequel to PlayStation’s acclaimed first-party series arrived on the console in November 2022, and it’s been a long wait for…
Destiny 2’s The Final Shape DLC leaks early, Bungie nukes servers
Destiny 2 The Final Shape has seemingly leaked in full, with the entire campaign, its seasonal content, and associated raids all dropping ahead of the official launch. As a result, Bungie has…
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Sometimes a game launch goes so poorly it becomes legendary and unfortunately Payday 3 counts among that number. Since then, developer Starbreeze Studios has been overhauling the game, introducing a…
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The new CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead, Shams Jorjani, has penned an open letter about the future of the game, while outlining what former studio head Johan Pilestedt’s new…
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Is MultiVersus down? Warner Bros new fighting game has been in beta for a long time but has finally launched into its full version. Despite reaching some colossal numbers on…
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What are the best political games? There’s an addictive quality to political simulation games that’s unlike the rush you get from shooters or RPGs, although the escapism is no less real. Whether you’re…
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Tower defense games used to be huge. For years, the strategy genre was dominated by the launch of massive hits like Kingdom Rush and Plants vs Zombies as well as…
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I’m not the kind of player who throws his controllers when he gets frustrated, but there have been a few notable games that have brought me close: Dark Souls’ battle…
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In one of his final interviews before Larian moves on to new projects, Baldur’s Gate 3 director and company CEO Swen Vincke says the team didn’t “overly crunch,” but that…
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May 26, 2024: There’s a new Aura RNG code being teased for the Spiritful remake update. What are the newest Aura RNG codes? The main point of Aura RNG is to…
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Highly anticipated Steam survival game to launch sooner than expected
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When you’re stuck on a blight-ridden island with no hope of survival, it’s understandable you’d feel a certain amount of desperation. In Serum that desperation manifests itself in the titular…
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What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out free gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes.…
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With a gaslamp world as evocative as that found in Nightingale, it’s been a real disappointment that it hasn’t quite achieved everything it promised to be. There’s still time to…
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How do you sign up for the World of Warcraft The War Within beta? If you just can’t wait to experience the first instalment of The Worldsoul Saga, here’s how…
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There have been whispers rustling in the underbrush about when the Hunt: Showdown relaunch will finally make its appearance. Originally rumored for an early 2024 release, eager bounty hunters have…
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May 20, 2024: All the new details regarding Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3’s release date, theme, and upcoming collabs explained. When is the Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 3 release date? Since…
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Some games know what they are and who they’re for and Songs of Conquest is one of them. It leaves you with no doubt about its inspirations, with the most…
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May 20, 2024: We checked for new Solo Leveling Arise codes to add to our list. What are the new Solo Leveling Arise codes? We’ve got all that and more. Beyond…
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May 19, 2024: A new code dropped with this week’s mini Anime Crossover Defense update. What are the new Anime Crossover Defense codes? Like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, anime visuals and…
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Fantasy city builder launches to strong Steam player count and reviews
After spending a while in Early Access on Steam, Fabledom has launched its 1.0 version, offering a fairy tale inspired city builder to players who might have had their fill…
Manor Lords exposes the good and bad sides of Steam wishlists
How did Manor Lords become so successful? It’s no slight against developer Greg ‘Slavic Magic’ Styczeń to say there are a lot of medieval games, a lot of city building…
ESO and how ZeniMax Online Studios chooses where new chapters are set
Ten years is a long time to actively develop a game, especially one as ambitious and broad as ESO. Over those years we’ve seen many areas in Tamriel, and other…
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What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you’re making a start in Bluepoch’s strategic RPG, you’re probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It’s tough going in the…
Dave the Diver gets hunted by the biggest sushi in free Godzilla DLC
All the man wanted was a bit of sushi. Instead, poor Dave the Diver got tasked with rebuilding a bar, hunting and being hunted by underwater creatures, and now he’s…
When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event?
When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an…
This new soulslike sandbox survival sim has just launched on Steam
The joy of gaming is seeing new ideas crop up in unexpected ways. Genres get smushed together to make something new. Things spark off each other and come up with…
How after ten years ESO is still a “deliciously weird stew”
If you’ve only casually passed by an Elder Scrolls game you might assume they’re pretty generic. Swords, elves, goblins, orcs, dragons, all stuff the fantasy world has seen a million…
Is Homeworld 3 Steam Deck compatible?
Is Homeworld 3 Steam Deck compatible? Real time strategy may not be the first genre that comes to mind when thinking of the Steam Deck, but Homeworld 3 performs surprisingly…
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE review – a mighty mid-range maverick
Our Verdict The Radeon RX 7900 GRE is AMD’s most compelling graphics card for years, with fantastic performance across the board at a very welcome aggressive price. Even in the…
New Fallout 4 patch does little to fix next gen update problems
It’s a strange time to be a fan of Fallout. On one hand you have the TV series bringing the games to a wider audience and successfully nailing the feel…
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May 13, 2024: The last working AUT code has expired. We’re waiting on more. What are the new AUT codes? If you’re trying to get ahead of the competition in A…
Marvel Rivals apologizes for “inappropriate and misleading” contract
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has apologized for a contract it sent to content creators looking to play the hero shooter’s alpha playtest. The contract contained a non-disparagement agreement that forbade…
Ultra satisfying destruction simulator launches version 1.0 on Steam
Few things are quite as satisfying as smashing objects together and reveling in the destruction, and the best sandbox simulation games are a great way to enjoy that without all…
Underwhelming Fallout 4 next gen update finally getting fixed
The Fallout 4 next gen update was a disaster. We knew it was likely to break mods upon release, but a spate of other issues immediately cropped up on all…
Viral horror game boasting 1.5 billion views gets surprise sequel
Sometimes, a horror game blows up on Twitch and YouTube and reaches a massive audience. In the past, we’ve seen this happen with Five Nights At Freddy’s, Poppy Playtime, Slender,…
Stellaris meets Two Point Hospital in new sci fi tycoon game, out soon
Management and tycoon games, from Tropico 6 to Planet Zoo, are a good time. As entries to the genre like Jurassic World Evolution 2 show, they can be an even…
Award nominated Nier Automata style sci fi indie game out now on Steam
1000xRESIST is a striking game, from its name through to its premise and visual style. Its eerie sci fi world and narrative call to mind Nier Automata, Killer7, Remember Me,…
Top zombie survival RPG returns and you can grab it for less than $3
Who knew that the combination of zombies and parkour would lead to a truly sublime experience? Developer Techland did, which is why Dying Light still remains one of the best…
DBD Twitch drops and how to claim
When are DBD Twitch drops available? The first-ever Dead by Daylight Twitch drops went live in October 2o23, and it seems we might be getting them for each new chapter now,…
Stardew Valley gets co-op rival in exciting new farming game sequel
The only thing better than spending an evening lost in the pleasant busywork of a farming game like Stardew Valley, Harvest Moon: Light of Hope, or Farming Simulator 22, is…
New Doom mod turns the FPS classic into a take on Escape From Tarkov
It hasn’t been a great week for survival FPS Escape From Tarkov. After announcing a $250 version of the game that provided the only way to play offline, co op…
This chill fairy tale city builder is about to leave early access
There are two types of city building games. Some have you focus on the bigger picture no matter what, happiness being a secondary concern when compared to infrastructure and keeping…
These Helldivers 2 review bomb capes actually go pretty hard
The radioactive dust is just starting to settle on the fracas that was the Helldivers 2 PSN account-linking debacle, but you can feel the collective sigh of relief from players…
Win a life-size Elden Ring statue in this video contest
It’s just about time to start getting hyped up about Elden Ring again, and to help that happen, the game’s publisher is holding a video creation contest. Whoever makes the…
Fallout New Vegas mod reinvigorates guns with a massive overhaul
If there’s one thing in Fallout New Vegas that hasn’t aged well, it’s the animation. The writing is timeless, the worldbuilding is engrossing, and the characters are memorable. Time has…
Doom has been flawlessly integrated into this JRPG, and it rocks
Doom can run on anything. From pregnancy tests to lawnmowers, a Macbook touch bar to printers, and microwaves to Minecraft, if it exists then humans will see if it can…
New Skyrim mod fixes the one thing it ruined from Oblivion
Skyrim is a timeless RPG for good reason. The sense of exploration, the ability to freely level and build your character, and the endless supply of excellent mods all make…
The first big No Rest for the Wicked update brings fixes and upgrades
Diablo 4 Season 4 is making big, exciting changes to the mammoth Blizzard RPG, and I’m eagerly awaiting news on rival Last Epoch’s next cycle. Right now, however, the ARPG…
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May 4, 2024: We’ve had another look around for new Shindo Life codes. Use the stack from last weekend before they expire. What are the new Shindo Life codes? Shindo Life is among…
Gray Zone Warfare now lets you change factions
Gray Zone Warfare has been the breakout story this week: the tactical shooter has drawn attention from streamers and players alike, and after an initial wave of negative user reviews,…
Crab based soulslike succeeds beyond developer’s “wildest dreams”
Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and steals your house? In Another Crab’s Treasure that’s exactly what happens to your hero crustacean, sending you off on an adventure…
The best Star Wars game is less than $3 right now in huge Steam sale
If you ever became bored with life and wanted to shake things up a bit, one of the best ways to add a little conflict to your life is to…
This live-action Minecraft video is packed with delightful Easter eggs
It’s hard to believe, but we’re coming up on the 15th anniversary of Minecraft. When it first launched on May 17, 2009, it was called “Cave Game,” but it was…
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At first glance, the Asus ROG Flow X16 looks like any other gaming laptop. On closer inspection, however, it becomes clear that this machine has other things on its mind.…
New colossal multiplayer survival sandbox launches free open playtest
There are big games and then there are really big games. Soulmask, an upcoming multiplayer survival sandbox, is the latter. Sending you to a mysterious magic-filled land inspired by the…
Diablo 4 getting “biggest gameplay update yet” in upcoming season
It feels like Blizzard is trying to teach us all a lesson in expectations. We all know, or thought we knew, how Diablo 4 seasons work. New mechanics, play a…
Build your own ecosystem in this new Dorfromantik inspired puzzle game
The benefit of gaming is that it is broad. There are those who think of gaming as being limited to crude bleeps and bloops or endless waves of carnage, and…
You can play this Mario Kart-style battle royale free now on Steam
If you’ve always dreamed of playing a cut-throat round of Mario Kart with 59 of your closest friends, now’s your chance. Stampede Racing Royale is a Mario Kart-inspired battle royale…
RoCast Online codes April 2024
April 28, 2024: Robending Online has been renamed to RoCast Online. It’s in beta now, with codes being few and far between. What are the newest RoCast Online codes? While plenty of…
Stunning new anime platformer doesn’t “waste your time” on travel
Baldur’s Gate 3. Dragon’s Dogma 2. Starfield. These are but three of hundreds of sprawling videogame worlds that have released in the past year. The meteoric, Amazon Prime-fueled rise of…
New Steam platformer turns Mega Man into a roguelike, and it rules
If like me you adore fast-paced pixel art platformers with stellar soundtracks, and almost any roguelike or roguelite you can get your hands on, Elsie is a game you should…
Fully destructible RTS sees you face off against tides of robotic foes
When you’re on the last habitable planet and robot killers want to wipe you off the face of the world, there’s only one thing you can do. No, you don’t…
One month after launch, Star Wars Battlefront is below 100 players
One of this year’s most disappointing launches is undoubtedly the remastered Star Wars Battlefront collection. Though it seemed like a sure thing based on concept alone — updating and bundling…
Best Stellar Blade skills to pick first
What are the best Stellar Blade skills? Shift Up’s Naytiba-slashing sci-fi RPG has more than its fair share of flashy abilities to unlock and important upgrades to help Eve survive – but…
91% rated fantasy tactical RPG gets huge new DLC, update, and discount
If there’s one thing the strategy and RPG game genres need more of, it’s heavy metal aesthetics. Aside from games like Total War: Warhammer 3, They Are Billions, Brutal Legend,…
Gorgeous new roguelike from Don’t Starve dev now Steam’s latest hit
Yesterday, we were happily surprised by the launch of Rotwood, the latest game from Klei Entertainment whose past work includes a litany of hits ranging from Mark of the Ninja…
One of the best Doom mods ever is getting a full remaster in UE5
Back in 2018, a Doom 2 total conversion mod called Total Chaos came out and immediately became one of the most eye catching of the many, many great games to…
Sons of the Forest style horror FPS launches its first Steam playtest
One of the more intriguing PC games set to come out this year is Serum. A BioShock inflected science fiction take on gruelling, frequently terrifying survival games like Sons of…
Vampire Survivors gets new rival with Steam horror action game
It’s only been a few years since Vampire Survivors came out, but in the time since it’s had a massive impact on PC games. Over the last few months alone,…
Gorgeous pixel art fantasy game sets a launch date, and it’s very soon
Songs of Conquest has stayed on our radar since it was first announced all the way back in 2019 as a modern, beautiful looking twist on strategy classic Heroes of…
League of Legends fighting game expands roster with tentacled warrior
I’m a fan of things that state exactly what they are right from the get-go. 2XKO, a game about two fighters on each side engaging in combat until there’s a…
81% rated Dead By Daylight rival out now and discounted on Steam
Sker Ritual has been one of the biggest surprises of the year so far. Alongside launches like The Outlast Trials, which similarly takes its creator’s previous work in the solo…
Helldivers 2 faces “grim projections” after we beat two billion bugs
Sunday April 21 @ 4:40am PDT Arrowhead now says that thanks to an Automaton attack, it is now “unable to provide updates to liberation percentage and ongoing galactic war progress for…
Highlands colony sim Clanfolk adds politics, swimming, and beavers
Alongside heavy hitters such as Rimworld, Dwarf Fortress, and Oxygen Not Included, there are some other fantastic colony sims to be found on Steam, and one that might have flown…
Fallout 3 is broken for some, but here are some ways to fix it
It’s fair to say the Fallout TV show has been a massive hit and spurred on many people to replay some of the Fallout games, while also introducing a whole new…
Gorgeous new metroidvania launches first act prologue, free on Steam
As the wait for Hollow Knight Silksong continues unabated, there’s no shortage of excellent 2D action platform games to keep us busy on Steam. Following on from last year’s excellent…
Play this awesome backyard survival sim for free this weekend
Grounded is coming up on its fourth birthday, and it’s come a remarkably long way since it first appeared: updates have added loads of new features, made it easier to…
Prison Architect 2 has been delayed again
Looks like we’ll be waiting a bit longer to see Prison Architect in 3D. Prison Architect 2, which had been originally set to launch March 23 before being pushed back…
This underrated open-world racing game is now on Steam
For a long while, Forza Horizon has been the last name in open-world racing on PC, but now it has some healthy competition. The Crew Motorfest launched last fall, and…
Total Warhammer 3’s next DLC arrives this month
Total War Warhammer 3‘s next DLC, Thrones of Decay, is a bit of a make-or-break moment for the game following the criticism and uproar that ensued in the wake of…
Fallout 4 rockets its way into Steam’s top ten
Uranium fever is spreading all around, thanks to the smashing success of Amazon’s Fallout TV series. All the Fallout games have naturally seen renewed interest since it debuted, but a…
Homeworld 3 will add three more playable factions in its first year
Homeworld 3 is gearing up for next month’s launch, and developer Black Bird Interactive has now revealed its post-launch roadmap. It has a lively first year planned, with new content…