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March 14, 2026

Top 5 PC games that are becoming learning tools for the new generation

Video games are recognized as valuable educational tools that enhance student engagement, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. Notable educational games include: - Minecraft: Used in classrooms to teach coding, mathematics, architecture, and environmental science. - Kerbal Space Program: Teaches rocket design and orbital physics, helping students understand gravity, propulsion, and aerodynamics. - Portal 2: Aids in teaching physics, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking through puzzle-solving mechanics. - Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Familiarizes students with world history, diplomacy, and the consequences of policy decisions. - Eco: Focuses on sustainability, environmental policy, and resource management through collaborative gameplay. These games provide immersive experiences in various subjects, suggesting that gaming could significantly influence future educational methods.

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February 23, 2026

Resident Evil Requiem is this week’s headline PC game but don’t forget the Witchers, pirates and pinballs

Steam Next Fest is currently taking place, showcasing a variety of game demos. This year, the focus is on highlighting exciting demos rather than creating a wishlist. Some notable games featured include: - A game inspired by hiding spiders under cups at holiday parties, which includes power-up cards that are not microtransactions. - Rise Of Piracy, an early access RTS by MicroProse, where players command a fleet of corsairs and can engage in diplomacy and trading. - Emberbane, a 2D metroidvania with elemental martial arts elements. - Reigns: The Witcher, a deck-building narrative game set in the Witcher universe, where players control Dandelion. - Utawarerumono: ZAN 2, an anime-style hack-and-slash game with base management and humorous elements. - Spellcasters Chronicles, a 3v3 wizard MOBA from Quantic Dream. - Tales of Berseria Remastered, a revamped action-RPG from Bamco. - Snägäri Pinball, a pinball game themed around Finland’s late-night snack kiosks. - Resident Evil Requiem, Capcom's latest horror installment featuring both third-person and first-person gameplay. - Arrow World, a sokoban-style game with conveyor belt mechanics. The RPS team is actively playing Resident Evil Requiem and sharing their experiences.

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January 6, 2026

Terra Invicta Finally Enters Full Release, Day One On Game Pass And PC

Terra Invicta has officially launched on PC and is available on Game Pass. Developed by Pavonis Interactive and published by Hooded Horse, the game focuses on humanity's response to an impending alien invasion, featuring seven factions with distinct ideologies. The game includes political maneuvering, space colonization, and hard science fiction elements, emphasizing realistic mechanics in space combat and resource management. It is priced at £34.99 for standalone purchase and has received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam. Currently, there are no plans for an Xbox console version.

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January 2, 2026

Two free games are available for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store now

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games, Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate, as part of its Holiday Giveaway, available for PC gamers to claim until January 8. Total War: Three Kingdoms, released in 2019, focuses on ancient China and combines diplomacy and warfare, while Wildgate is a multiplayer shooter set in a futuristic environment with customizable spaceships. The holiday promotion will end soon, with regular weekly giveaways resuming on January 8 with Bloons TD 6.

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December 13, 2025

Sins of a Solar Empire 2 gets a massive diplomacy overhaul that makes wars ‘economically ruinous’

Ironclad Games has been providing updates and downloadable content for Sins of a Solar Empire 2 since its launch last year. Recent enhancements include new scenarios, improved population mechanics, better tutorials, and visual effects. The latest update, titled Diplomatic Repercussions, focuses on improving diplomacy by reworking the artificial intelligence of non-player character factions to make them more intelligent and friendly, increasing their likelihood of forming alliances. A revamped diplomacy menu now shows critical modifiers for proposals, and players can trade influence points for negotiations or intelligence. The update also features new quick-start options, a redesigned research and tech-tree menu, and decorative orbital shuttles. These changes aim to address player concerns about the previous diplomacy system's significance.