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December 12, 2025

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Announced for PC and Consoles in First Trailer | The Game Awards 2025

Bandai Namco and Project Aces announced Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve at The Game Awards 2025, six years after Ace Combat 7. The game is set for a 2026 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. It will feature real-world jets, first-person cinematics, and dynamic weather systems. The Campaign Mode will involve players as an ace pilot in the fictional world of Strangereal, focusing on the Federation of Central Usea (FCU) and its conflict with the Republic of Sotoa. Additional features, including multiplayer options, will be revealed later.

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December 8, 2025

The best armoured warfare PC games to play if you love World of Tanks

World of Tanks (WoT), developed by Wargaming, has been a popular game for over 15 years. The author began playing during its beta phase and has continued to engage with it while exploring other armoured-combat games. War Thunder is a competitor to WoT, featuring a wide range of warfare options including tanks, planes, ships, and helicopters, with a focus on realism. It has a more complex targeting system compared to WoT and allows for multiple respawns in a match. However, players may find aerial assaults challenging, and the grind for modern tanks can be lengthy. Armored Warfare focuses on modern vehicles and offers a quicker progression pace, especially for premium account users. It has a health-based combat system similar to WoT and features a PVE mode with over 40 missions, though it has a lower server population. PANZERKAMPF, a newer game, offers fast-paced WWII combat with a user interface similar to WoT. However, it has limited maps and a more arcade-like experience. Tank Force combines elements of Armored Warfare and WoT, designed for both PC and mobile. It emphasizes a faster-paced experience with Cold War-era tanks and allows players to respawn multiple times during matches. Wargaming is actively improving WoT, addressing matchmaking issues and reworking tanks in the recent 2.0 update. Players are being offered gifts such as premium access and in-game currency.

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October 16, 2025

Quantic Dream announces free-to-play team-based action strategy game Spellcasters Chronicles for PC

Quantic Dream has announced Spellcasters Chronicles, a free-to-play, team-based third-person action strategy game set to launch on PC via Steam, with closed beta registration now open. The game features a world where gods have vanished, and players, known as Spellcasters, harness an ancient energy called the Source. Players will take on the role of a mage commander, engaging in three-versus-three combat, dynamic aerial battles, and summoning a diverse army of creatures. The game allows for customization of spell decks with over 50 spells and summons, and players can influence the game's lore through community decisions. A teaser trailer has been released showcasing the game's vibrant world and gameplay.

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October 16, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Dragon Quest Builders, Endurance, more

Android game and app deals include: - Dragon Quest Builders - Endurance - Aces of the Luftwaffe The Moto 2025 Razr+ flip phone has a price drop of 0. The Anker fall sale offers discounts of up to 50% on various products.

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October 3, 2025

Get 10 blood drenched Warhammer 40k and fantasy PC games for $12

The Waaaghtober! Humble Bundle offers ten full Warhammer PC games and two expansions for a budget-friendly price. Key titles include: - Warhammer 40k: Space Marine Anniversary Edition - Warhammer 40k: Battlesector and its Blood Angels Elites and Tyranid Elites DLCs - Warhammer 40k: Inquisitor - Martyr and Inquisitor - Prophecy - Warhammer 40k: Shootas, Blood & Teef - Warhammer 40k: Dakka Squadron - Flyboyz Edition - Warhammer 40k: Mechanicus - Warhammer: Chaosbane - Warhammer: Vermintide and Vermintide II A portion of the proceeds supports Coral Guardian, a French NGO focused on coral reef protection. Resources for new players include the Wargamer Discord community and guides on Warhammer 40k lore.

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September 5, 2025

Dragon-riding PC exclusive Drakan: Order of the Flame deserves a glorious reawakening—here’s how you can take to the skies today

Drakan: Order of the Flame is a classic action-adventure slasher game released exclusively on PC in 1999. Players assume the role of Rynn, a warrior seeking to rescue her brother Delon from the sorcerer Navaros, who has destroyed her village. The game features unique dragon-riding mechanics, allowing Rynn to summon Arokh, a fire-breathing dragon, for aerial combat and ground battles. The gameplay includes close-quarters combat reminiscent of Tomb Raider, with Rynn's agility and an inventory system that incorporates RPG elements. Despite some dated mechanics, Drakan is recognized as an underrated gem in PC gaming, with a fan site, Arokh's Lair, offering patches to help players run the game on modern hardware.

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July 27, 2025

Almost an hour of pre-alpha PC gameplay from Battlefield 6

YouTube user xLokord has released a nearly hour-long gameplay video of the pre-alpha multiplayer build of Battlefield 6. The gameplay was recorded on a PC with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and while the video is in 4K, specific graphics settings were not disclosed. The footage may contain placeholders as it is pre-alpha material. The destruction mechanics in the game appear enhanced compared to previous titles, and Battlefield 6 may not be available on older console platforms. The game is expected to launch in October, featuring both single-player and multiplayer modes, with an official multiplayer reveal set for July 31st.

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March 26, 2025

‘Ok, so dragon builds are a thing now’: galaxy-brained Helldivers 2 player incinerates a bile titan with a hover pack and a flamethrower

The Lift-860 hover pack is a new enhancement in Helldivers 2, introduced through the Borderline Justice warbond, allowing players to hover in mid-air. A viral Reddit video showcased a player, cur1y_n3ctar, using the hover pack to evade a bile titan and attack it with a flamethrower, leading to the strategy being dubbed the "dragon build" by the community. Some players also refer to it as the "firefly build." This strategy has gained popularity just before the first anniversary of Malevelon Creek, where speculation suggests the game's automaton faction may launch an assault using specialized flame units known as the incineration corps.

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March 12, 2025

On-rails aerial combat adventure game Wild Blue announced for PC

Publisher Humble Games and developer Chuhai Labs are releasing a game called Wild Blue, an aerial combat adventure that revitalizes the on-rails shooter genre from the 1990s. The game features players controlling Bowie Stray and the Blue Bombers on a mission to save the world, with gameplay that includes battles against enemies and the Baron. It will be available on PC via Steam, though the release date is not yet announced. Wild Blue offers easy-to-learn controls, hand-crafted anime-style visuals, branching paths, and various missions. Key features include classic on-rails shooter action, a colorful world, boss battles, secret paths, and a score system for mastering missions.