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July 26, 2025

Grab 13 retro DnD games on PC for 90% off in this Humble Bundle deal!

The D&D Classics Bundle is currently available at a 90% discount, offering a selection of retro campaigns for early PC gaming. It includes titles such as Forgotten Realms: The Archives - Collection One, Dark Sun series, and Spelljammer: Pirates of Realmspace. The sale ends on August 7, 2025, with proceeds benefiting Covenant House, a non-profit organization supporting homeless youth in the U.S. Other titles in the bundle include Silver Box Classics, Krynn, Ravenloft, Fantasy Empires, and DragonStrike.

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July 26, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for July 25: Green Man Gaming & GamesPlanet Summer Sales

Retailers are offering discounts on various games as summer ends, with notable deals from Green Man Gaming and GamesPlanet on titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Star Wars Outlaws. Xbox Game Pass users have additional discounts on select titles. The Epic Games Store is offering Legion TD 2 for free until July 31. Green Man Gaming has a coupon code JUL15 for a 15% discount on PC games. The Humble Choice subscription is available for .99 per month, featuring titles like Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader and Cat Quest 3, with tiered deals for various games.

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July 25, 2025

If you loved Baldur’s Gate 3 then you probably shouldn’t pick up this $10 bundle of incredibly crusty D&D games, but if you’re cool you should

Humble has released the Dungeons and Dragons: Classic Collection, featuring a selection of early '90s RPGs for £7.40, which includes around 30 titles. The collection consists of games such as Forgotten Realms: The Archives, Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series, and DragonStrike. A £3.70 option is available for access to select titles. The games may feel outdated and differ from modern RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, leaning more towards dungeon crawler elements and kingdom management.

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July 25, 2025

Two Dungeons & Dragons PC Titles Return This August

Hasbro and SNEG will release two Dungeons & Dragons titles, Dragonshard and Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, on PC via Steam in mid-August. Dungeons & Dragons: Dragonshard, originally launched in 2005, features improved resolution support, localization-friendly saves, and enhancements for modern PCs. It combines real-time strategy and RPG elements in the world of Eberron, allowing players to command troops and explore dungeons. The game includes a narrative by Keith Baker, a dual-layered gameplay experience, diverse unit control, unit progression through experience points, the "Nexus System" for strategic building placement, three distinct factions, and dynamic environments with real-time terrain deformation. Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone, first released in 2004, will have smoother start-ups, widescreen scaling, and full controller support. Players will control a Fighter, Sorcerer, and Rogue in a quest to reclaim the Demon Stone. The game features accessible combat styles, a narrative by R.A. Salvatore, voice performances by Patrick Stewart and Michael Clarke Duncan, various environments, iconic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, and a range of combo moves and skill upgrades.

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July 23, 2025

Multiplayer roguelike action game Out of Time announced for PC

San Mateo-based developer Manticoer Games is set to launch the multiplayer roguelike action game Out of Time this fall on the Epic Games Store for .99. Pre-orders are available, including "The Temporal Disaster Pack," which features three mounts, three hero emotes, and four avatars. The game combines elements of roguelike, real-time multiplayer, and MMO raids, set in a universe where time has fractured. Players can access a variety of gear and weapon combinations, with over 190 million options available. The game features a chaotic world filled with various enemies and allows players to customize their loadouts without traditional class systems. The narrative centers around an event called The Shattering, which merges different eras into a battleground.

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July 21, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (July 21, 2025)

On an average day, Steam unveils approximately a dozen new games. The Necromancer's Tale - Release: July 17 - Developer: Psychic Software The Karters 2 - Release: July 18 - Developer: Pixel Edge Games - Over 200 positive reviews since launch. - Features include a single-player campaign, 16 tracks, six battle arenas, online and split-screen support, and Steam Workshop integration. Kaizen: A Factory Story - Release: July 15 - Developer: Coincidence - Set in 1980s Japan, players design production lines for nostalgic products. Fretless - The Wrath of Riffson - Release: July 17 - Developer: Ritual Studios - Retro-style RPG with rhythm-based combat. He is Coming - Release: July 17 - Developer: Chronocle - An auto battler roguelite with over 350 items and more than 30 bosses in early access.

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July 15, 2025

Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition is an excellent, subtle remaster and my new Steam Deck game of the summer

Neverwinter Nights 2 has received a remaster that enhances the original 2006 RPG, making it appealing to both returning players and newcomers. The remaster is compatible with existing mods and fan campaigns, and it allows for play on the Steam Deck. The game maintains its real-time with pause combat mechanics and isometric camera view, with controls adapting well for gamepad use. Performance on the Steam Deck is impressive, achieving a consistent 60fps, though some areas may cause frame rate drops, and battery life is limited to under three hours. The Enhanced Edition features sharper textures and a user interface that scales to HD resolutions, while also being more efficient in CPU usage. It supports cloud saves and retains compatibility with old save files, allowing for a seamless transition for players. The remaster focuses on delivering a polished experience without aiming for flashy graphics, preserving the original's charm and quirks.

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July 15, 2025

7 games that are perfect for handheld gaming PCs — with my favorite Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go titles

Handheld gaming devices have gained popularity, allowing players to enjoy games comfortably. However, not all games are suitable for these platforms. Notable games that perform well on handhelds include: - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom: A Metroidvania game where players control Jin, who must reverse a spell that transformed people into animals. It features charming animations and engaging combat with low graphical demands. - Blue Prince: A 3D puzzle adventure where players inherit an estate and must solve puzzles in various rooms using a roguelike mechanic involving card drawing. - Immortals Fenyx Rising: An open-world RPG set in Greek mythology, where players save the gods from Typhon. It combines exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving, though it can drain battery life. - Stardew Valley: A farming and life simulation game where players inherit a farm and engage in farming, raising animals, and building relationships. Its pixelated graphics ensure smooth performance on handhelds. - Baldur's Gate 3: A turn-based RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, known for its immersive storytelling and character interactions. It performs well on handhelds but may drain the battery. - Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition: An open-world RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world, manageable for handheld devices due to its age. - Age of Empires: A real-time strategy game with a 4K Definitive Edition, suitable for handheld play with optimized controls for solo and multiplayer experiences. Handheld gaming PCs support a variety of genres, particularly those with simpler 2D graphics, which enhance battery life and gameplay smoothness.

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July 14, 2025

This week in PC games: Stronghold, Destiny and Neverwinter Nights lead a host of drifters, necromancers and Pac-Monsters

The latest PC game releases include factory-themed titles such as "Kaizen: A Factory Story," an automation puzzle game by former Zachtronics developers, and "MoteMancer," which features real-time factory construction across dimensions with generative AI-inspired art. For those preferring different genres, "Arashi Gaiden" offers a turn-based ninja adventure. Notable revivals include "Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter Nights 2: Enhanced Edition" and "Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition." "Destiny 2" has released the Year Of Prophecy edition with new content. New games also feature "Becoming Saint," a real-time tactics roguelite, "Worship," which explores occult tactics, and "The Necromancer's Tale," an open-world RPG. Other titles include "Fill Up The Hole," a 2D landfill simulator, "Shadow Labyrinth," a horror twist on Pac-Man, and "The Drifter," a pulp adventure game. "Phantom Squad" promises action-packed gameplay.

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June 28, 2025

Steam Makes Old-School Game Free for Everyone

An old-school game, Next Jump: Shmup Tactics, is available for free on Steam for PC users until July 1. It was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames in 2017. The game has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with an 81 percent approval rating. It typically costs .99. The gameplay is a blend of turn-based tactics and shoot 'em up genres, and user reviews highlight its unique combination of elements. The game experience lasts a couple of hours at most. The game's compatibility with the Steam Deck is uncertain, listed as “Unknown.”