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December 28, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Even more winter sales and daily freebies

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Hot Wheels Unleashed, a racing game developed by Milestone, which features drifting mechanics and a customizable track builder. The giveaway ends at 8 AM PT on December 28. The Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, providing substantial discounts on thousands of titles. The GOG store is also running a winter sale, offering a free copy of The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav along with other discounted games.

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December 27, 2024

How to create your own bootable Windows 11 SSD for the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck operates on Linux, which limits access to certain games and services that require Windows, such as PC Game Pass titles and multiplayer games with anti-cheat software. Users can integrate Windows 11 into their Steam Deck by creating a portable version on a USB-C SSD. Recommended SSD options include the Crucial X6 2 TB SSD or a Genki SavePoint SSD enclosure for M.2 2230-size SSDs. To download Windows 11, users should visit Microsoft's website and select the appropriate ISO file. Creating a bootable drive involves using Rufus to set up the SSD with Windows 11. After downloading Valve's official drivers for the Steam Deck, users can boot into Windows by connecting the SSD and selecting it from the drive selector screen. Adjustments may be needed for display settings, and installing the Steam Deck drivers is recommended for optimal functionality. Once set up, users can access a wider range of PC gaming experiences, including the Xbox app for PC Game Pass titles.

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December 27, 2024

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Is Coming To PC On January 30th – Latest Updates

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released on PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023. It is set to launch on PC platforms on January 30, 2025, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version will be developed by Nixxes Software and will include all updates and enhancements from the PS5 edition, such as new suits, a New Game+ mode, increased difficulty levels, new styles for the Symbiote suit, options to modify the time of day, and additional post-story challenges. The game was part of Sony's strategy to bring more PlayStation exclusives to PC. Pre-order bonuses included early access to specific suits and gadgets, and various editions were available at launch, including a Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition.

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December 26, 2024

Sci-Fi Racer Cosmic Royale Has Been Released For PC

Eden Games has released Cosmic Royale, a sci-fi racing game available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, allowing up to 40 players to participate in chaotic races. The game features various modes, including the Cosmic Tournament, Obstacle Course, Survival mode, and Mortal Race mode. Players can customize their karts and drivers, utilizing the Cosmic Pass to unlock upgrades and express their style. Progress can be boosted by collecting and enhancing karts to increase the Rewardator multiplier. Upcoming Season 1 content will introduce new features, game modes, karts, drivers, and tracks, along with a skill progression system.

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December 26, 2024

Control is free on the Epic Games Store for a limited time

The Epic Games Store is offering the game Control for free to all account holders until 6 PM UK time. Developed by Remedy Entertainment and originally launched in 2019, Control is a third-person action-adventure shooter that features supernatural elements. The base game is free, but the Season Pass for its downloadable content is available for £3.59. Users have less than 24 hours to claim Control before it is replaced by another title in the store's holiday giveaway.

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December 25, 2024

Remedy’s CONTROL is free to own on Epic Games Store

Epic Games is offering a free copy of the game CONTROL to PC gamers until tomorrow. CONTROL, released in 2019, is a third-person action adventure game featuring stunning visuals, exceptional gunplay, and destructible environments. Players take on the role of Jesse Faden, the new Director of the Federal Bureau of Control, in a surreal world. The game utilizes the Northlight Engine and includes advanced technologies like Ray Tracing and DLSS 2.0. CONTROL does not officially support DLSS 3, but players can enable FSR 3.0 Frame Generation using Optiscaler. A video guide is available for installing FSR 3.1.1 Frame Generation. CONTROL 2 is currently in development by Remedy.

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December 25, 2024

Dredge, the horror-fishing game with immaculate vibes, is free on the Epic Game Store

Dredge is a fishing game that received a score of 89% and was awarded Best Setting at the 2023 Game of the Year Awards. It is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until 11 am ET on December 25 as part of a holiday giveaway featuring 15 games.

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December 23, 2024

Valve changed gaming forever with a single app

Valve's Steam was launched on September 12, 2003, as a digital game distribution platform, initially intended to distribute updates for games like Half-Life 2. It evolved from a patching service to a comprehensive storefront, allowing players to buy, download, install, and launch PC games quickly. Steam's requirement for internet access and authentication for Half-Life 2 marked a significant shift in the gaming landscape. The platform faced challenges, including the problematic Steam Greenlight program, which was replaced due to an overwhelming number of submissions. Despite competition from other platforms, Steam has maintained its market dominance, raising questions about digital ownership. Users appreciate Steam for its sales, functionality, and user-friendly interface, making it a preferred choice for many gamers.

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December 21, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Winter Sales 2024 Edition

Humble is offering the Silent Night Deadly Night Bundle, which includes seven DRM-free games. The first tier features Aragami, They Always Run, Kunai, and Sclash. For a higher price, players can unlock Aragami 2 and Furi, with Slave Zero X available at the final tier. The bundle provides DRM-free GOG keys. The Epic Games Store is hosting a holiday giveaway with daily free games. Today's game is Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, a roguelike deckbuilder that uses dice. The final Steam sale of 2024 has started, featuring thousands of discounts on popular games without the need for coupons. The GOG store's winter sale includes over 6,000 DRM-free games, with a free game, Chicken Assassin: Reloaded, currently available. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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December 21, 2024

Epic Games Store Users Have 24 Hours to Get New Free Game

Epic Games Store users have 24 hours to download the free game "Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles," which will be available until December 21. This game is a full release, not a demo, and will remain in users' libraries permanently once redeemed. Developed by Little Leo Games and published by Akupara Games, it is a dice-deck-building roguelike that received an 85 score on Metacritic and has a 92 percent positive rating from over 2,700 user reviews on Steam. The game typically costs .99 and offers 10 to 25 hours of core gameplay, with completionists spending up to 50 hours.