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September 23, 2025

Can You Play Games on a 300$ PC in 2025?

In 2025, a budget-friendly gaming PC can be assembled using second-hand components for approximately 0, featuring an Intel i7-7700k or 8700k, 32GB RAM, a GTX 1080 Ti, and a 2TB HDD. This configuration can deliver impressive performance, achieving around 147 FPS in Far Cry 5 at 1080p, 127 FPS in Shadow of the Tomb Raider at 1080p, and over 50 FPS in Cyberpunk 2077 at 1440p. In Apex Legends, framerates range from 115 FPS to 144 FPS depending on the map location. While performance can be improved with an NVMe SSD, the setup is suitable for casual gamers focused on single-player or older titles. However, it may not meet the demands of modern AAA games.

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September 22, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (September 22, 2025)

Steam introduces approximately a dozen new games daily. Megabonk - Release: September 19 - Developer: vedinad - Genre: Cyberpunk roguelike shooter with ASCII-inspired art and a surreal sci-fi narrative. Henry Halfhead - Release: September 16 - Developers: Lululu Entertainment - Follows a character with half a head who can inhabit objects to solve puzzles. Town to City - Release: September 17 - Developer: Galaxy Grove - A city-building game with voxel-based settlements inspired by 19th-century Mediterranean architecture, currently in early access with nearly a thousand "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. Pigface - Release: September 19 - Developer: titolovesyou - An early access game about a woman with a bomb in her head, combining tactical shooting with a retro aesthetic.

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September 20, 2025

Dying Light: The Beast shows Borderlands 4 how it’s done with stellar PC optimization – and exposes Gearbox CEO’s tone-deaf response

Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford suggested that PC gamers are to blame for performance complaints about Borderlands 4, describing them as "too 4K stubborn" and challenging them to "code your own game." Players have reported that the performance of Borderlands 4 worsens the longer it is played, indicating poor optimization. In contrast, Dying Light: The Beast has launched with strong performance metrics, even on lower-end hardware, and maintains a frame rate exceeding 95fps at native 4K resolution on high-end systems without ray tracing. The success of Dying Light: The Beast highlights that developers can create well-optimized games for a variety of hardware. Techland has focused on quality and has not criticized players for their concerns, contrasting with Pitchford's comments. There is a growing expectation for developers to release polished and optimized games that meet player expectations.

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September 18, 2025

Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford continues to crash out over Borderlands 4 as fans compare the new game’s PC performance to Battlefield 6 and Cyberpunk 2077: “Would you like help tuning?”

Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 broke series records within 24 hours of its launch but faced performance issues reported by PC players. Co-founder Randy Pitchford stated that "less than one percent of one percent" of PC users reported valid performance issues and suggested dissatisfied players seek refunds. He dismissed comparisons with other titles like Battlefield 6 and Cyberpunk 2077, emphasizing different design priorities and inviting players to seek help in optimizing their gaming experience. Despite mixed community reactions to his responses, early reviews praised Borderlands 4 as an excellent looter shooter.

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September 17, 2025

Paradox races to fix Crusader Kings 3’s 17%-rated Coronations DLC labeled “baked slop” by fans

Crusader Kings 3's Coronations DLC has received significant criticism, achieving only a 17% positive rating on Steam and an 'overwhelmingly negative' reception. Developer Paradox issued a patch to address issues, including 51 bug fixes and improvements to at least four oaths. The company publicly apologized for the lack of quality assurance testing, which was attributed to a focus on the upcoming All Under Heaven expansion. The next update, version 1.17.1, is scheduled for release on September 17.

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September 17, 2025

‘My Advice to Users Is to Accept Reality and Tune, or to Not Play’ — Randy Pitchford Is at the ‘Get a Refund From Steam’ Stage of the Borderlands 4 PC Performance Backlash

Randy Pitchford addressed concerns about the PC version of Borderlands 4 on social media, suggesting dissatisfied players seek refunds through Steam. The game has received mixed reviews, with many complaints about performance issues, including significant stuttering on PC. Digital Foundry advised against using the 'Badass' graphics setting. Pitchford encouraged players to utilize graphics technologies like DLSS for improved performance and suggested they wait for a price drop or upgrade their hardware if unhappy. He emphasized that while updates will be made, radical changes are unlikely, and he compared gaming hardware to vehicles to illustrate the importance of matching hardware capabilities with game performance. Gearbox is focused on improving Borderlands 4's performance on PC and has released an Nvidia Optimization guide on Steam, though users have reported mixed results. Players are also cautioned about shader recompilation when changing graphics settings.

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September 15, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (September 15, 2025)

On September 13, the following games were released: - Misty Judgment: An indie horror game developed by 次元边界, featuring a nostalgic VHS aesthetic where players assume the role of an office worker in a remote country home, focusing on atmosphere over jump scares. - Beyond Sunset: Developed by Metacorp and Vaporware, this game combines cyberpunk aesthetics with boomer shooter mechanics, emphasizing fast-paced movement, exhilarating combat, and light RPG elements after a successful early access phase. - The Trolley Solution: Created by byDanDans, this game presents players with ethical dilemmas based on the Trolley Problem through 20 puzzles that blend humor with moral challenges. On September 11, Keep Digging was released by Wild Dog, allowing up to seven players to engage in a collaborative excavation adventure, emphasizing humor and social interaction.

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September 12, 2025

One of the few games I’ve scored 9/10 is currently free, but it’s not for the faint of heart

Night City is a virtual world showcasing the contrast between advanced technology and poverty. Ghostrunner 2, a sequel to the original game, allows players to explore the streets of Dharma, where they take on the role of Jack, a combat android tasked with dismantling an AI cult. The game features an expansive world, a central hub, NPC interactions, and vehicular combat. Players use an upgradable katana, a shuriken system, and a grapple gun for movement. The soundtrack includes a variety of electronic music that enhances the gaming experience. Ghostrunner 2 received a review score of 9/10 and is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store, alongside Monument Valley 2 and The Battle of Polytopia, until September 18. The developers are also working on a new game titled Valor Mortis.

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September 11, 2025

Inspired by an underrated TTRPG, this new fantasy adventure is adding more of everything

Frosthaven, a digital adaptation of the board game and sequel to Gloomhaven’s video game, launched in Early Access on Steam at the end of July and has achieved a 72% user rating. Upcoming updates include three new heroes, over 18 new quests, five bosses, and the Unfettered storyline in October, with major updates planned for January, April, and July of 2026, introducing additional content and culminating in the plot's finale. More than 80 quests and various enhancements are expected throughout the Early Access period.

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September 11, 2025

The Most Relentless First-Person Action Game Is Free This Week On PC

Ghostrunner 2 is a fast-paced action game released in 2023, available for free on the Epic Games Store from September 11 until September 18. It features intense gameplay that demands players' full attention, with a focus on parkour and swordplay in a neon-lit urban environment filled with traps and adversaries. Players must master acrobatics and aggressive tactics, utilizing a grappling hook to navigate obstacles. The game emphasizes precision, as nearly every encounter results in a one-hit knockout. While it includes narrative elements that can interrupt gameplay, it remains an exhilarating title available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.