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May 3, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Star Wars specials, XCOM bundles, Wargame festivals, and more

This week, the Humble Store launched the Tycoon Titans Bundle featuring titles like Transport Fever, PlateUp!, Frostpunk, and RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Complete Edition. The bundle also includes Mad Games Tycoon 2, Espresso Tycoon, and Farm Manager 2021 with its Agrotourism DLC. Additionally, the XCOM Bundle includes all 17 modern titles from the XCOM and XCOM 2 series, along with expansions and classic games. The Epic Games Store is offering the game Super Space Club for free until May 8. Forza Motorsport is available for free this weekend on Steam. Sales are ongoing for franchises such as Lord of the Rings, Dark Souls, and Star Wars, while the GOG store has DRM-free specials including discounts on indie games and classic titles. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Elden Ring Nightreign: Can Your PC Run the Gothic Multiplayer Action?

Elden Ring Nightreign is set to launch on May 30, 2025, for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, with a base price of .99 and a deluxe edition priced at .99. The game will introduce co-op multiplayer elements and emphasize multiplayer combat, where teams must defeat a boss within a limited timeframe. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 5500 or Intel Core i5-10600 CPU, 12GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 (4GB) or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (3GB) GPU, and 30GB of available storage. The recommended specs are Windows 11 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-11500 CPU, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 (8GB) or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB) GPU, and 30GB of available storage. The game will support various controllers and is expected to use third-party DRM through GuardIT, though Steam Deck compatibility is yet to be confirmed.

AppWizard

April 26, 2025

The ever-gorgeous Capcom classic Breath of Fire 4 is back on PC, alongside a little sprucing up

Breath of Fire 4, originally launched on PlayStation 1 in 2000 and released on PC in 2003 in Japan and Europe, has been revived through GOG's preservation program, making it accessible on Windows 10 and 11. GOG has enhanced the game with new display options, upgraded the audio engine, and ensured it is DRM-free. GOG's preservation program has also revived other classic titles such as Ultima Underworld 1+2, Worms: Armageddon, and Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon.

AppWizard

April 26, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Massive publisher specials, Doom bundles, and more

The id and Friends bundle features three tiers of games from id Software and Machine Games: - Tier 1 includes Doom 64 and Doom 3. - Tier 2 offers modern Doom, original Doom, Doom II, Wolfenstein: The New Order, and Wolfenstein: The Old Blood. - Tier 3 unlocks Doom Eternal, its Year One DLC season pass, and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The Epic Games Store is offering Chuchel for free, a point-and-click adventure game developed by Amanita Design, available until May 1. Major publishers like Rockstar and Microsoft are providing discounts on their flagship titles this weekend. The GOG store is also promoting DRM-free titles. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 25, 2025

25 Years Later, This Cult-Classic Capcom JRPG Has Been Modernized For PC

Breath of Fire 4 has been re-released by GOG as a new PC port that is DRM-free and optimized for Windows 10 and 11. The game features both English and Japanese localizations and supports modern controllers, including the Sony DualSense. Enhancements include restored sound effects, new rendering options, and fixes for previous crashing issues. Originally launched for PlayStation in 2000, this is the second PC port, following the first in 2003. The game's story involves two isolated continental powers and the protagonist Ryu, who can transform into a dragon, as he seeks to stop an immortal emperor. GOG has also been expanding its game preservation program, which started in November 2024, and allows community voting on classic titles for revival.

AppWizard

April 20, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cooperative free events, Metroidvania bundles, and more

The Epic Games Store is giving away the game Botanicula, a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, until Thursday, April 24. Humble has launched the Return to Metroidvania bundle, which includes titles like Monster Sanctuary and Gato Roboto, with various pricing tiers, available for two weeks. This weekend features free-to-play promotions for Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, No More Room in Hell 2, and Barotrauma. Significant discounts are available on franchises like Metro and Dying Light, and the GOG store has DRM-free offers including action titles and publisher specials. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Showcase offers, Neon bundles, fighting freebies, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of River City Girls until April 17, after which Botanicula will be the next free game. Humble has released the Neon Lights game bundle, which includes eight games across three pricing tiers, available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a significant publisher sale from Raw Fury and other discounts. The GOG store has sales on classic titles, indie games, and crafting games, all DRM-free. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 5, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: New choices, fresh indie bundles, cat freebie, and more

Humble has released its April Choice bundle featuring eight games: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens Dark Descent, 1000XResist, Nova Lands, Diplomacy is Not an Option, Distant Worlds 2, and Nomad Survival, available until May 6. The Epic Games Store is offering Cat Quest II for free until April 10, after which River City Girls will be available. Humble also has standard bundles from indie publishers, including the Fellow Traveler collection and the Armor Games bundle. This weekend features sales on the Devil May Cry franchise and Red Dead Redemption titles, along with various offers on UK-developed games. The GOG store has resumed regular discounts following spring sales.

TrendTechie

April 5, 2025

Ремастер культовой The Last of Us Part II только вышел на ПК, а его сразу же взломали и слили на торренты

The remastered version of The Last of Us Part II has been released on PC, available on Steam and Epic Games, but is not accessible in the CIS regions. It includes a Russian voiceover. The game does not feature Denuvo protection, which may have led to a quick breach and online dissemination of game files. Originally released on PlayStation 4 in 2020, it continues the story of Ellie and Joel set five years after a pandemic in America. The game has received over 300 awards, including "Game of the Year."

TrendTechie

April 1, 2025

Состоялся релиз симулятора свиданий Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme – игра уже на торрентах

Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme has been released on Steam and PlayStation 4 and 5 as a spin-off of the Dead or Alive fighting game series, focusing on romantic pursuits rather than combat. Players can choose to win the affection of one of six characters: Honoka, Misaki, Eliza, Fiona, Tamaki, or Nanami, each with unique traits and storylines. The game has received a score of 32 out of 40 from Famitsu in Japan but is not available for direct purchase on Steam outside of Asian markets due to criticism from feminist groups regarding the portrayal of women in the franchise. The lack of digital rights management (DRM) has resulted in the game being leaked on torrent sites.