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May 17, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Zombies to slay, creatures to collect, fresh bundles, and more

This week, the Humble Store has released two bundles for PC gamers: a charity bundle for diabetes research featuring games like The Walking Dead and the Batman Telltale Series, and the Team17 Chains of Command collection with three tiers of games including Narita Boy and Hell Let Loose. The Epic Games Store is offering free games Dead Island 2 and Happy Game until May 22, along with a mystery freebie announcement on the same day. Steam is hosting three free events for House Flipper 2, Foundry, and Legacy: Steel & Sorcery. The GOG store has discounted DRM-free games, including pixel-art titles, tactics games, and simulations. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Xbox Game Studios bundle launches at Humble, and includes eight PC games for £7.80

Humble has launched an Xbox-themed bundle featuring eight Xbox-published PC games available on Steam, priced at £7.80. The bundle has two tiers: a £3.90 option that includes three games (Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads) and a £7.80 option that includes all eight games (Wasteland 3, Quantum Break, As Dusk Falls, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Sunset Overdrive, and Battletoads). Proceeds from the bundle support charitable causes, raising over £43,000 for Gameheads, a charity focused on training low-income youth in game development. Notable titles include Sunset Overdrive, praised for its unique style, Ori and the Will of the Wisps, recognized for its emotional depth, and As Dusk Falls, which offers a fresh approach to interactive storytelling.

AppWizard

May 11, 2025

Xbox is giving away $214 worth of its PC games for just $10, including a Metroidvania banger and the best game from Marvel’s Spider-Man devs

A new Humble Bundle offers a collection of Xbox Game Studios titles valued at approximately £161 for £8. The bundle includes games such as Wasteland 3, As Dusk Falls, Age of Empires: Definitive Edition, Broken Age, Battletoads, and Quantum Break. It will be available for 12 days, and each purchase supports Gameheads, an organization that promotes diversity in the tech industry through video game design and development training for youth of color.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Get 93% off this 31-piece PC board games mega bundle, packed with classics

The Play for Miracles Humble Bundle offers 31 keys for acclaimed PC board games, curated by Twin Sails Interactive, at a discounted price of /£15.08, down from /£207. The bundle includes popular titles such as Terraforming Mars, Carcassonne, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Blood Rage, Splendor, Agricola, Isle of Skye, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. A lower-tier package is available for /£3.77, providing access to 10 games. Proceeds from the bundle support Humble, Twin Sails, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which provides healthcare services for children in the USA and Canada.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

April’s Humble Choice Features Tomb Raider 1–3 Remastered, Dredge, and More

In April 2025, the Humble Choice lineup includes eight PC games available for .99 for members. The featured titles are Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens: Dark Descent, 1000xRESIST, Nova Lands, Diplomacy is Not an Option, Distant Worlds 2, and Nomad Survival. Humble Choice members receive a 20% discount in the Humble store, and 5% of the membership fee goes to the charity One Tree Planted. Members can cancel or skip months at any time.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Disney, Jagex, Codemasters vets found new publisher The CoLab

Three professionals from the UK gaming industry, Darren Newnham, Mark Faulkner, and John Lewis, have launched an indie publishing house called The CoLab. They have experience from companies such as United Label, Fnatic, Disney Interactive, Jagex, PlayFusion, Bossa, Codemasters, and Criterion. The CoLab has three projects in development: a cozy game called Campfire, a cyberpunk shooter named DeadWire, and a strategy game titled Counter Clash. The company has partnered with the charity Safe in Our World to support mental wellbeing in the gaming industry. The CoLab aims to support indie developers during challenging times in the sector, advocating for cooperation and collaboration while addressing issues like mass redundancies and the prioritization of shareholder value over gamers' needs. Their vision includes uniting game creators, sharing resources, and fostering a supportive environment for developers.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Humble Choice April 2025: Grab Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, 1000xResist, and six more PC games

The April 2025 Humble Choice lineup includes the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection, Dredge, 1000xResist, and Aliens: Dark Descent. The Tomb Raider collection features enhanced versions of the first three games released between 1996 and 1998. Dredge combines Lovecraftian horror with exploration, while 1000xResist is a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. Aliens: Dark Descent offers squad-based tactics in the Alien universe. These titles are available at no additional cost to Humble Choice subscribers, who also receive access to the Humble Vault and discounts in the Humble Store. Five percent of each subscription is donated to charity, specifically to Care this month. The lineup is available until May 6, 2025.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

Get Classic Tomb Raider Adventures And Seven More Games For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The April 2025 lineup of Humble Choice includes the following PC games: 1000xResist, Aliens: Dark Descent, Distant Worlds 2, Diplomacy Is Not An Option, Dredge, Nomad Survival, Nova Lands, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection features enhancements such as a camera lock-on option, achievements, health bars for bosses, and the ability to switch between classic and modern graphics. Dredge is noted for its Lovecraftian horror elements, while 1000xResist is recognized as a top game of 2024. Aliens: Dark Descent combines squad-based tactics with real-time gameplay. Humble Choice members can access these games at no extra cost, and new subscribers can sign up to gain immediate access. Membership also includes access to the Humble Vault and discounts at the Humble Store, with 5% of membership fees donated to charity, specifically to the organization Care. Additionally, there are other Humble Bundle PC game collections available for purchase.

Winsage

March 16, 2025

E-waste or Linux? Charities face tough choices as Windows 10 support ends

Microsoft will end free security updates for Windows 10 in October, affecting charities that refurbish older computers. Approximately 240 million PCs do not meet Windows 11's hardware requirements, which include a CPU of 1GHz or faster with at least two cores, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, Secure Boot capability, and TPM 2.0 compatibility. Many recent computers are ineligible for the upgrade despite having sufficient RAM and storage. Chester Wisniewski from Sophos warns that using Windows 10 poses security risks, as vulnerabilities in both Windows 10 and 11 can be exploited. Charities using Windows 10 may face compliance issues with regulations like GDPR, risking fines and reputational damage. The U.S. recycles only 14 to 40 percent of electronic waste, leading to an estimated 1.06 billion pounds of e-waste, which contaminates soil and water. The UN estimates the annual economic cost of e-waste at billions, projected to rise significantly by 2030. Statcounter reports that Windows 10 still accounts for 58.7 percent of Windows installations. Organizations like PCs for People have shifted to Linux Mint for older systems, ceasing distribution of Windows 10 a year before the cutoff.

Winsage

March 14, 2025

Linux or Landfill? End of Windows 10 Leaves PC Charities with Tough Choice

Microsoft will cease free security updates for Windows 10 in October 2023, pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, approximately 240 million PCs do not meet Windows 11's hardware requirements, which only support Intel 8th generation CPUs and AMD Ryzen 2000 series and newer. Many older computers from 2017 and 2018 will remain on outdated versions of Windows, be repurposed with alternative operating systems, or end up as ewaste, with only 14 to 40 percent of ewaste in the U.S. being recycled. Charities like PCs for People are shifting to provide Linux laptops for older systems, as they discontinue distributing Windows 10 due to security concerns. Windows 10 still accounts for 58.7 percent of all Windows installations, and experts warn that continuing to use it after the update cutoff poses significant security risks.