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December 4, 2025

How to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass on December 4

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Xbox Game Pass will showcase the latest titles in PC gaming, featuring a selection process by over 120 industry experts who vote on 100 games to determine the 25 Most Wanted titles. This year's longlist includes games like Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, Resident Evil Requiem, and 007 First Light. The event will be streamed on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, Facebook, GamesRadar+, Ginx TV, Steam, and Bilibili, with localized subtitles in multiple languages. Popular streamers will provide live commentary, and a pre-show will air 30 minutes before the main event.

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November 28, 2025

Team Cherry may not attend The Game Awards even though Silksong is nominated for GOTY, but they’re pretty sure a different ‘exceptional and broadly palatable’ game will win

Hollow Knight: Silksong is highly anticipated but Team Cherry expresses uncertainty about winning the Game of the Year (GOTY) title at The Game Awards. Developer Ari Gibson noted that the game appeals to some players while frustrating others. Silksong competes with titles like Death Stranding 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The game received a score of 90 from PC Gamer, but its challenging gameplay has led to mixed reactions. Unlike Expedition 33, which offers a more accessible experience, Silksong requires a higher skill level without an easy mode.

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October 23, 2025

Surprise Steam update adds a new feature I never knew I needed

Valve has introduced a new Steam calendar feature that provides a streamlined list view of upcoming PC game releases. This feature allows players to easily track anticipated games and reduces the chances of missing out on releases. It highlights wishlisted games and suggests titles based on individual gaming habits. The calendar is particularly useful for gamers who follow multiple releases, especially within the indie scene, while casual gamers may find it less beneficial. Users can access their personal calendar on the Steam platform.

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October 18, 2025

Arc Raiders, one of our most anticipated games of 2025, is free for all in its final pre-release playtest this weekend

The Arc Raiders server slam playtest is currently underway, allowing players to experience the game before its full release on October 30. This weekend's playtest is designed to test server stability and identify potential issues ahead of the official launch. The event lasts for three days and is accessible on platforms including Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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October 3, 2025

Buckle up, five of the most wishlisted games on Steam are all coming out this month

On October 3, Kingmakers announced a delay to an unspecified future date. Last month, Hollow Knight: Silksong was announced for imminent launch, prompting several smaller titles to delay their releases. Five games are currently at the top of Steam's most-wishlisted chart for October, a month historically significant for game releases. Among the anticipated releases are Avowed, Battlefield 6, The Outer Worlds 2, and Little Nightmares 3. ARC Raiders is noted as an extraction shooter of interest, while Kingmakers is described as a co-op shooter reminiscent of Dynasty Warriors and PUBG. Bloodlines 2 has faced a tumultuous development journey with tempered expectations.

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October 1, 2025

Game Pass gets major price hike ‘to offer more flexibility, choice, and value,’ Microsoft says with a completely straight face

Microsoft has announced a significant price increase for its Game Pass program, which has led to backlash from users. The Xbox team reported high creator participation and player engagement but acknowledged the need for further connection between players and creators. The Elder Scrolls Franchise bundle is priced significantly lower than the annual cost of Game Pass Ultimate, and popular games like Silksong can be purchased or rented for less than the subscription fee. A YouTube video explaining the changes received more dislikes than likes, and a Circana survey indicated that cost, value perception, and content availability are primary reasons for cancellations. Critics, including industry analysts and former executives, have raised concerns about the sustainability of the Game Pass model and its impact on traditional game sales. Microsoft faces a dilemma between raising prices for sustainability and risking user alienation.

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September 25, 2025

Stunning open-world RPG that feels like The Witcher 4’s strongest rival finally confirms when we can play it

Crimson Desert is set to launch on March 19, 2026, with a standard edition priced at .99 and a deluxe edition at .49. The game has been delayed from its original 2025 release to enhance its quality. Developer Pearl Abyss aims to create an immersive open-world experience that could rival major titles like GTA 6 and The Witcher 4. Players can wishlist the game on Steam to receive notifications upon its release.

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September 9, 2025

‘Fixation on the holiday window’ is hurting game publishers, says industry analyst Newzoo

The recent launch of Hollow Knight: Silksong and Borderlands 4 marks the end of the summer lull in gaming, a period typically characterized by fewer high-profile releases. The 2025 Global Games Market Report from Newzoo indicates that the summer months see a decline in major titles, with significant releases clustering around February and October. The report discusses "avoidable cannibalization," where publishers compete for consumer attention during the same timeframe, and notes that excluding blockbuster titles like Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3, summer months resemble other times of the year. The report highlights that holiday months are often busier than they seem, with many games launching late in August and a surge in November. It also mentions that big releases in April and May are performing comparably to those in busier months. September has underperformed, likely due to players still engaged with Baldur's Gate 3, affecting Starfield's market performance. Titles released between August and November perform, on average, 34% worse than those launched from February to May, even when excluding hits like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy. Newzoo's analysis divides the year into two phases: a prime release window from September to February and a period of previews and announcements from March to August. The report forecasts a 3.1% year-on-year increase in the global PC player base, reaching 936 million players in 2025, driven by Steam's growth in regions like China and Japan, and notes the rising significance of Gen Alpha in the PC gaming community.

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August 27, 2025

Who’s Silksong? I’m waiting for REPLACED.

REPLACED is a 2.5D action-adventure game set in a retro-futuristic, cyberpunk version of 1980s America, where a nuclear disaster has caused societal disarray. Players control R.E.A.C.H., an advanced AI in a malfunctioning human body. The game features stunning visuals, intricate multi-level lighting, and hundreds of hand-drawn animations. It has been delayed to Spring 2026, but is in its final stages of development with a focus on testing and polishing. REPLACED will be available on Xbox Game Pass as a day-one title.

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June 26, 2025

Steam’s Summer Sale is on the way – and here are the games I’m expecting major discounts for

The Steam Summer Sale is scheduled to start on June 26 at 6 PM BST / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST, featuring discounts on popular PC games. Capcom's Spotlight will coincide with the sale, highlighting games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Pragmata. The Resident Evil 4 remake is expected to have significant discounts, following a previous Capcom Publisher Sale. Monster Hunter Wilds has not seen discounts on Steam since its launch in February. Cyberpunk 2077 is anticipated to be featured prominently due to an upcoming update. Death Stranding Director's Cut is currently discounted by 60% and may see further reductions. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is likely to have a significant discount ahead of its DLC launch in September 2025. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, launched on PC in April, may attract players due to its recent HBO series finale. Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to offer a more substantial discount compared to its previous sale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is anticipated to receive a significant discount. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is preparing for its first Steam Summer Sale after an earlier 20% reduction. Assassin's Creed Shadows has not yet seen discounts on Steam, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is poised for a significant discount following its January release.