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October 6, 2025

Get RoboCop, a Hades-style FPS, and six other games for just under $2 each

Green Man Gaming has released a new bundle priced at £11 for eight games, averaging £1.37 per game, with proceeds supporting the charity SpecialEffect. The bundle includes titles such as RoboCop: Rogue City, Old World, Border Pioneer, Citizen Sleeper, Moonscars, Knights in Tight Spaces, Battle Shapers, and Model Builder - Complete Edition. All games in the bundle are Steam Deck Playable.

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August 14, 2025

I dove deep into Steam’s 4X Fest, and these are the six best games on discount you should grab before the sale is over

The Steam 4X Fest is currently running until August 18 at 10 am PT, focusing on 4X strategy games. Notable titles featured include: - Age of Wonders: Planetfall (2019, Triumph Studios, .19 / £8.49): A sci-fi 4X game with quirky factions and mod support. - Stellaris (2016, Paradox Development Studio, .99 / £8.74): A complex game set in space, offering unique playthroughs through procedural generation. - Galactic Civilizations 4 (2023, Stardock Entertainment, .99 / £15.24): An approachable 4X game allowing players to craft spaceships and choose various strategies. - Age of Wonders 4 (2023, Triumph Studios, .99 / £25.19): Features asymmetrical factions, cross-platform multiplayer, and customization options. - Civilization 6 (2016, Firaxis Games, .99 / £4.99): A popular entry in the series with engaging gameplay and expansions that enhance replayability.

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August 1, 2025

A Post-Apocalyptic, Rhythm-Based RPG With An Incredible Soundtrack Is Free On PC

Keylocker is a rhythm-centric RPG set in a dystopian world where music is forbidden. Players control B0B0, a cyborg and one of the last musicians, who escapes from prison and teams up with a sentient robotic jukebox named Rocket and his brother Dealer to rebel against the oppressive rulers known as Satellites. The game features turn-based battles that require precise timing for button presses to evade damage or amplify attacks. Keylocker is available for free on PC via the Epic Games Store until August 7 and is also accessible on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

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July 29, 2025

Grounded 2, even in early access, is one of the best survival games I’ve ever played

Grounded 2, developed by Obsidian in collaboration with Eidos Montreal, launched in early access on July 29. The game features a vast first area comparable in size to the original game, but it has performance issues, with limited graphics settings and frame rate challenges even on high-end systems. The game retains a colorful cartoon aesthetic while improving lighting and textures. New mechanics include the ability to befriend bugs that serve as mounts and allies, enhancing exploration and combat dynamics. The introduction of the Omni-Tool simplifies resource gathering. Grounded 2 encourages exploration and adventure, with quests from human characters and a mysterious hacker element. The combat system has evolved with new mechanics and a variety of new creatures, while familiar foes have revamped designs. Despite some bugs during gameplay, the overall experience is enjoyable.

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July 16, 2025

Grounded 2 and These Other Games Are Coming to Xbox Game Pass Soon

Grounded, an award-winning survival game, will have its sequel, Grounded 2, available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on July 29. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a large library of games for a monthly fee, including online multiplayer and discounts. Upcoming additions to Game Pass include: - RoboCop: Rogue City on July 17 - My Friendly Neighborhood on July 17 - Back to the Dawn on July 18 - Abiotic Factor on July 22 - Wheel World on July 23 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on July 24 - Grounded 2 on July 29 - Farming Simulator 25 on August 1 Three games will leave Game Pass on July 31: Gigantic: Rampage Edition, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.

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May 17, 2025

‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Duster,’ and the best to stream this weekend

Apple TV+ has released a new sci-fi series titled "Murderbot," adapted from Martha Wells’ "Murderbot Diaries." The show features Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg tasked with protecting scientists on an uninhabited planet while secretly binge-watching a space opera. The first two episodes are now available for streaming. FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," a docuseries about a Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, returns for its fourth season on Hulu. " Duster," an action drama set in the 1970s, stars Josh Holloway and is now streaming on Max. Amazon's "Overcompensating," a college comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, follows a closeted freshman and his outsider friend on a journey of self-discovery, with all eight episodes available on Prime Video. "The Brutalist," a historical drama starring Adrien Brody, is now streaming on Max after winning three Academy Awards. The Apple TV+ documentary "Deaf President Now!" recounts a 1988 protest at Gallaudet University for a Deaf president, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. "The Quilters," a documentary short about incarcerated men making quilts for foster children, is available on Netflix. The "Minecraft Movie," featuring Jack Black, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Disney's live-action "Snow White" can now be watched on VOD platforms despite previous controversies surrounding its production.

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April 26, 2025

The RoboCop: Rogue City expansion that looks like Dredd will bring more trouble to your PC in July

RoboCop: Rogue City was released in 2023 and is set in a dystopian Detroit. An expansion titled RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is scheduled to launch on July 17, 2024. This expansion is inspired by the 2012 film Dredd and features a narrative where players guide Murphy through an OmniCorp skyscraper controlled by mercenaries. It includes flashback missions to Murphy's earlier days as a cop. New characters, including a scientist named Miranda, will assist Murphy, and the mercenary leader may have connections to Murphy's past. The expansion aims to capture more of the style and satire of the original RoboCop film.

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October 14, 2024

Semi-open world FPS ExeKiller is a mix of cyberpunk and Wild West with a 1970s-style hovercar

ExeKiller is a game set in a "semi-open" world featuring a cyber-Western aesthetic with retro-futuristic visuals. Players take on the role of Denzel Fenix, a bounty hunter in a post-apocalyptic Earth, navigating a landscape inspired by Cyberpunk 2077 and Drive. The narrative involves a sinister corporation in a decaying New York City, with players facing moral dilemmas and choices that affect the storyline and endings. The game features a desert landscape with smaller locations, a stylish hovercar for transportation, and allows for various approaches to quests, including combat, stealth, hacking, and dialogue. ExeKiller does not use traditional experience points but instead focuses on mods, augments, and advanced weapon technology. It is being developed by Paradark Studio and published by Null Games, with a release expected next year.

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September 8, 2024

Wild Bastards is channeling its creators’ previous work on BioShock with its powers and combos, and even its most normal, ‘all rounder’ character is a cyborg horse with a lever rifle

Blue Manchu is developing a sequel to their game Void Bastards, titled Wild Bastards, which is inspired by classic westerns and aims to create a dynamic ensemble similar to the Magnificent Seven. The design director, Jonathan Chey, expressed challenges with AI teammates in first-person games, noting that they often frustrate players. To address this, the team implemented a swapping mechanic that allows players to switch between characters with unique abilities, enhancing player agency and teamwork without relying on AI. This approach reflects a trend in gaming towards empowering players and may influence future single-player game design.

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September 5, 2024

Spine – This is Gun Fu is shaping up to be a high-octane John Wick simulator and a lot of fun, but it’ll all hinge on how its team sands down the rough edges

Attended Gamescom 2024 and previewed Spine – This is Gun Fu by Team Nekki. The game features a cyborg protagonist, Redline, who seeks vengeance against an AI regime after her brother's death. It is a third-person action game inspired by titles like Batman: Arkham and Sifu, incorporating cinematic influences from John Woo and Hong Kong action cinema, as well as The Matrix and John Wick. Players utilize combat implants for enhanced reflexes and engage in various combat mechanics, including dodges and combos. The game will have around twenty missions, each designed as a cinematic experience with diverse locations. Combat animations are intended to be stylish and contextually relevant, with features like temporary commandeering of enemy firearms. The game is still in early development, with vibrant visuals and refining combat mechanics. Voice lines are currently generated through text-to-speech, with plans for professional voice actors. Observations noted potential brilliance but also issues with animation transitions and the boss fight.