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February 22, 2026

7 Free PC Game Offerings To Keep You Busy This Weekend

Steam Next Fest is approaching, and several developers have released demos ahead of schedule. - Fate Trigger by Saroasis Studios features hero-based tactical shooting with three maps, ten heroes, and four game modes. - Romestead by Three Friends allows players to rebuild a post-apocalyptic Rome overrun by zombies, including two biomes, 15 dungeons, three bosses, and an eight-player co-op mode. - The Witch’s Bakery by Silver Lining Interactive is an adventure and puzzle game where players run a bakery in Paris, offering one to two hours of gameplay in the first chapter. - 1348 Ex Voto by Dear Villagers is set in Medieval Italy, following a knight's quest to rescue a loved one, with a demo showcasing the game's opening chapters and combat mechanics. - Denshattack by Fireshine Games is a fast-paced arcade game featuring a gravity-defying train, with the demo including the first three levels. - Witchspire by Envar Games is a survival-crafting adventure allowing players to reach level 7 and choose from two familiars and coven options, playable solo or in co-op mode. - John Carpenter's Toxic Commando by Focus Entertainment is a cooperative shooter with two demo levels, featuring character selection and combat mechanics.

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February 15, 2026

After the Minecraft Movie, Jason Momoa Joins a Highly Anticipated New Video Game Adaptation

Jason Momoa is set to star in a cinematic adaptation of the cooperative shooter game Helldivers, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. The film, directed by Justin Lin and co-written by Gary Dauberman, is scheduled for release on November 10, 2027. Helldivers, launched in 2015, has gained popularity for its challenging gameplay and satirical humor, reminiscent of Starship Troopers. Sony is actively adapting video games into films, following the successes of Uncharted and The Last of Us.

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February 1, 2026

Steam Opens the Gates: Four Major PC Games Are Free to Play This Weekend

Steam is currently offering free access to four PC games: Fallout 76, Deep Rock Galactic, Dead by Daylight, and Grounded 2. The free access for Deep Rock Galactic, Dead by Daylight, and Grounded 2 lasts until February 2, while Fallout 76 is available for free until February 5. After the promotional period, players will need to purchase the games to retain access. Discounts are available for those interested in buying: Fallout 76 is 80% off, Dead by Daylight is 60% off, and Deep Rock Galactic is 70% off. Grounded 2 is not included in the discount promotion.

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November 23, 2025

5 months after launch, cooperative shooter FBC Firebreak finally has integrated voice chat, but its Vampire Survivors-style wave mode is delayed until next year

Remedy Entertainment has introduced cross-platform voice chat in its cooperative shooter, FBC: Firebreak, after receiving criticism for the lack of this feature since its launch in June. This update allows players to communicate within the game, improving teamwork without relying on third-party applications. Additionally, a new game mode called Endless Shift, inspired by Left 4 Dead and Vampire Survivors, is set to be added. Despite these enhancements, the recent Breakpoint update did not restore player confidence, resulting in a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million for Remedy.

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November 2, 2025

Remedy is ‘not satisfied’ with its Q3 results after FBC: Firebreak’s flop, and has ‘moved development resources’ to other games in production

Remedy Entertainment's cooperative shooter, FBC: Firebreak, launched in June, failed to meet expectations due to missing essential features and a compromised vision. The first major update, Breakpoint, did not attract the anticipated player influx, with current player counts around 25 on SteamDB. Following Firebreak's poor performance, Remedy issued a profit warning for 2025, and CEO Tero Virtala resigned. The Q3 2025 financial results showed a 32% revenue decline compared to Q3 2024 and an operating loss of €16.4 million, primarily due to a non-cash impairment of €14.9 million linked to Firebreak's sales. Interim CEO Markus Mäki expressed optimism about future projects and noted that self-publishing Firebreak has helped establish supportive structures for future titles. Development resources have shifted away from Firebreak, but the company plans to continue investing in it based on long-term sales expectations. Despite the setbacks, Remedy reported an increase in game sales and royalties from €0.8 million to €6 million compared to the same period in 2024, largely due to subscription service agreements and royalties from successful titles like Alan Wake 2 and Control. The studio's cash levels increased by €8.9 million over the previous quarter, and it is focusing on upcoming projects such as Control 2 and the Max Payne remakes.

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October 11, 2025

A sequel to Aliens: Fireteam Elite is almost certainly in development, having briefly burst onto the ESRB’s website

Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 is rumored to be in development, with a potential surprise release by the end of the year. The game has been rated "Mature" by the ESRB, indicating themes of blood, gore, strong language, and violence. Although the ESRB listing has been removed, it suggests that Cold Iron Studios is working on a new title that builds on the original game. A presentation leaked last year hinted at a new story campaign, alternate paths, and evolved enemy intelligence. Daybreak is set to publish the game, anticipated for release in 2025. The original game received a score of 73, noted for its cooperative shooter experience.

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October 4, 2025

Why does Helldivers 2 have such a bloated install size on PC? Old hard drives, says dev

Helldivers 2 has an installation size of approximately 150GB, primarily due to the presence of duplicate files, which include weapon models and environmental textures. This redundancy has led to excessive storage consumption on PC, while the PS5 and Xbox versions are about one-third the size. The decision to include multiple file copies was made to address slow loading times on traditional hard drives, as the mechanical HDD's seek time creates performance bottlenecks. The developers are exploring alternatives to reduce file size, such as removing duplicates or offering 4K textures as optional downloads, but upgrading to SSDs is not a feasible solution for many players due to rising costs.

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September 28, 2025

Remedy’s bold gambit to save FBC: Firebreak arrives on Monday, in the form of a massive update that aims to ‘improve everything’ about the underwhelming coop shooter

FBC: Firebreak, released in June, received a lukewarm reception due to simplistic and repetitive gameplay, lack of essential features like a tutorial, and overall execution issues. In response to feedback, Remedy has worked on the Breakpoint update, launching next week, which aims to revitalize the game by reworking core mechanics, introducing a new mission involving a mold epidemic, and adding new adversaries. The update also includes a structured onboarding process with an Orientation level and instructional videos. Additional enhancements feature new weapons, new Hiss enemies, a gun modification system, and a reworked in-game economy. Remedy aims to improve the overall experience and establish a foundation for future updates, with the next major patch expected in November. The success of Breakpoint and the November update is critical for re-engaging the FBC community, especially given concerns about sales and player base.

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September 11, 2025

Rogue Point is a FPS roguelite that does everything in its power to encourage players to actually work as a team

Rogue Point is an upcoming four-player co-op FPS roguelike developed by Crowbar Collective, known for the Half-Life remake, Black Mesa. The game emphasizes teamwork, allowing players to engage casually or deeply with its mechanics. Players embark on missions with a roguelike framework, facing various enemies and environments while managing an economy system similar to Counter-Strike. Missions include objectives like eliminating enemies and reaching extraction points, with a planning phase that encourages collaborative strategy. Teams fail a campaign only if all members die, but players have multiple lives and can rejoin in subsequent missions. The game features a dead drop system for sharing in-game currency and revive kits to minimize deaths, promoting cooperation and resource management among teammates.

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June 17, 2025

FBC: Firebreak review

Firebreak is a cooperative shooter set to be released on June 17, 2025, priced at £33, developed and published by Remedy Entertainment. The game features players as 'Firebreakers,' janitors in rubber suits tasked with resolving maintenance challenges while battling the Hiss, a hostile force. It is set within The Oldest House, the headquarters of the Federal Bureau of Control, and consists of five distinct jobs with various objectives. The gameplay emphasizes trial and error, with a mix of chaotic encounters and peculiar tasks, such as repairing air conditioning units and collecting sticky notes. Firebreak has been reviewed on an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 with an Nvidia 2080 Super and 32 GB RAM, and is verified for Steam Deck. The game lacks extensive tutorials, potentially disadvantaging newcomers. Balancing issues affect gameplay, with fluctuating difficulty levels and some jobs being less successful than others. A clearance system intended to enhance replayability may lead to player fatigue. Despite its current challenges, there is potential for improvement with future updates.