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June 26, 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan New Update Introduces AMD FSR 3 and 4 Support on PC, Balance and System Changes and More

A new update for The First Berserker: Khazan has been released on PC and consoles, featuring support for AMD FSR 3 and FSR 4 on AMD Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs, provided users have the Adrenalin driver version 25.6.1 or later. The update includes free downloadable content such as new armor sets, hairstyles for character customization, balance adjustments, changes to difficulty settings, gear tweaks, and user interface improvements. Comprehensive update notes are available on Steam. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

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June 26, 2025

This month 25 years ago in PC gaming, our biggest concerns were pro gaming, moral panics about violent games… and we still thought Halo was a PC exclusive

In June 2000, PC Gamer UK highlighted the emerging world of esports, featuring professional gamers Amir Haleem and Sujoy Roy, who had earned significant prize money and were considering transitioning to full-time gaming careers. The magazine suggested that gaming could become a viable profession, drawing parallels to sports figures like David Beckham. By 2025, Haleem became CEO of a blockchain company, while Roy led partnerships at OG esports, reflecting the evolution of professional gaming careers amid ongoing concerns about sustainability and burnout. The 2000 Channel 4 Dispatches documentary 'Video Nasties' sparked debates about violent video games, claiming they could influence players' perceptions of real-world situations. Anticipation for Team Fortress 2 was high, with promises of innovative gameplay elements, while Bungie's Halo was initially expected as a PC-exclusive but was designed for console controls. The summer of 2000 saw few notable game releases, with The Longest Journey receiving modest reviews. Additionally, Bluetooth technology was beginning to gain traction in the market, although its use in competitive gaming was met with skepticism.

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June 26, 2025

Peak review

Peak is a cooperative climbing game developed by Landcrab and published by Aggro Crab, set to launch on June 16, 2025, priced at .99 / £6.39. It supports multiplayer experiences for up to four players, where they must scale a mountain on a deserted island while managing hunger and navigating treacherous terrain. Players can find food and climbing gear throughout the map, but some food items may cause debuffs. The game emphasizes teamwork, with players assisting each other during challenges like snowstorms and diverse biomes. Solo play lacks the dynamic interactions of multiplayer, making it feel isolating. Peak features responsive controls and satisfying gameplay mechanics.

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June 26, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 26/06/2025

Sable will be available for free on the Epic Games Store from 4 PM BST on June 26, 2025, until 4 PM BST on July 3, 2025. The game is published by Raw Fury and developed by Shedworks.

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June 26, 2025

Will Death Stranding 2 be released on PC, Xbox, or Game Pass? Everything we know about Kojima’s new game

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach has launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, with no current plans for a PC or Xbox version, nor availability on Game Pass. A PC port may be possible several months after launch, similar to the original game's release timeline. An Xbox release at launch is not feasible, and while a future release on Xbox is possible, it is unlikely soon. Any potential inclusion on Game Pass would depend on third-party publishing agreements after the exclusivity period. Future licensing agreements, market demand, and technical adaptations could influence broader availability.

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June 26, 2025

4K Blu-ray Review: A Minecraft Movie

A Minecraft Movie is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2025, with ticket sales reaching 0 million and poised to cross the billion threshold. The film features Jack Black as the voice of Steve, who embarks on a journey in the Overworld after discovering the Orb of Dominance. Despite its humorous tone and strong visual and audio presentation, the film lacks character development and fails to explore deeper themes related to creativity and adulthood. It includes supporting characters like Garrett, Henry, and Natalie, but their potential is not fully realized. The 4K Blu-ray release includes special features such as behind-the-scenes content and actor experiences with the game.

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June 26, 2025

BBC Earth Debuts Building With Dinosaurs on Minecraft

BBC Earth has collaborated with Minecraft Worlds and Minecraft Education to launch a gaming experience called Building With Dinosaurs, inspired by Walking With Dinosaurs. Players take on the role of paleontologists, excavating to find dino-blocks to construct models of Spinosaurus, Lusotitan, and Triceratops. A downloadable fact sheet provides educational details about these dinosaurs, including height, weight, diet, and habitat. The experience is available to schools worldwide. The original Walking With Dinosaurs series has returned after 25 years and is available on BBC iPlayer in the U.K. and PBS platforms in the U.S.

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June 26, 2025

Jack Black’s ‘Steve’s Lava Chicken’ Reigns on Top of Movie Songs Chart for Second Month

Jack Black's song “Steve’s Lava Chicken” from A Minecraft Movie has topped Billboard’s Top Movie Songs chart for the second consecutive month, maintaining its No. 1 position in May 2025. The chart rankings are based on data from Tunefind and sales and streaming metrics from Luminate.

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June 26, 2025

Pterodactyl is my favorite way to manage self-hosted game servers, and no other tool comes close

Self-hosting game servers is more performance-efficient and cost-effective compared to commercial providers. Pterodactyl is a game-server management tool that supports various core games like Minecraft, Counter-Strike, and Garry's Mod, and allows for easy deployment through its two components: the panel and "Wings." Community-created "Eggs" enable users to host servers for specific games quickly. The setup process can be intricate, but tools like Proxmox helper scripts can assist. Deploying a server involves allocating necessary ports, and Pterodactyl simplifies configuration for various games. It provides an intuitive user interface and allows for remote management through port forwarding.

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June 26, 2025

Rematch players are flopping about like schools of flying fish because—and I tested this—it’s actually faster

Sloclap's game Rematch features a unique movement strategy where jumping and flopping are faster than traditional running. Stopwatch trials showed that sprinting took 8.07 seconds, while flopping took 7.13 seconds, indicating a notable speed difference. Flopping drains stamina faster than running, consuming about a quarter of the stamina bar compared to diving. Players are using these unconventional tactics, which may prompt a hotfix from Sloclap.