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March 2, 2026

This week in PC games: Marathon, Slay The Spire 2, a promising Disco-like RPG and a monastic garden mystery

This week features a variety of new PC game releases, including: - The Abbess' Garden: A life simulation game set in the 17th century where players restore a botanical sanctuary. - Sad God: A game where players navigate a shaft filled with threats to reach the surface before lava engulfs them. - The Legend of Khiimori: An open-world courier game set in 13th-century Mongolia, now in early access. - Esoteric Ebb: A single-player CRPG where players investigate an explosion at a teashop during an election. - Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered: A remaster of the classic title focusing on narrative and choice. - Humanica: A city-building game where players can edit the landscape of their prehistoric city. - Luxman Moonlit Market: A night market simulation game with a unique art style. - Scott Pilgrim EX: A side-scrolling brawler based on the Canadian comic book series. - Slay the Spire 2: The sequel to the roguelite deckbuilder, now in early access. - Card Cultivation: A game combining elements of Cultist Simulator with Chinese mythology. - Planet of Lana II: A puzzle-platformer where players save a cyborg world alongside a kid and their pet. - Age of Barbarians Chronicles: An action game with a sword-and-sorcery theme. - Here Comes The Swarm: An early access survival RTS where players fend off gigabeetles. - Marathon: Bungie's reboot of the classic FPS set in a rich lore universe. - Ratcheter DX: An adventure game challenging players to escape a sunken ice base. - Mr. Peregrino: A game set in the 19th century where players manage food supplies while escorting pilgrims. - Over The Top: WW1: A game where players experience the frontlines of World War I. - Aethus: A game where players investigate a lost science expedition on a desert world. - Post-Apocalyptic Technician: Players repair Stroggs as an underground technician. - Frog Abundance: An exploration game centered around frogs in various time periods. Team members at RPS express interest in different titles, with Ollie favoring Marathon, James interested in Planet of Lana, Mark leaning towards automotive adventures, and Julian considering writing about Slay the Spire 2.

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February 21, 2026

12 Top PC Co-Op Games You Can Play Right Now With Your Buds

The text discusses various cooperative games available on PC, highlighting their unique features and gameplay experiences. 1. Rock and Stone! - A co-op shooter where players are dwarven miners battling alien creatures in destructible caves. 2. PEAK - A climbing survival game with a lo-fi aesthetic and proximity chat for shared experiences. 3. Managed Democracy - A squad-based shooter with cinematic firefights and no PSN account required for PC play. 4. No Man's Sky - An expansive universe exploration game that has improved significantly since its launch, with a recent update adding a gravity gun. 5. Beat-'em-Up with a Twist - A modern rogue-like beat-'em-up game in early access, supporting up to four players with character customization. 6. Dungeons & Dragons RPG - An expansive RPG that allows for custom character creation and personalized multiplayer sessions. 7. Monster Hunter World - A popular title with an Iceborne expansion, known for its smooth performance on various PC setups. 8. Elden Ring Nightreign - A spinoff allowing players to team up in a randomized map before facing bosses, with a mod enhancing the original game’s multiplayer. 9. Nioh 2 and 3 - Action RPGs featuring a multiplayer mode focused on challenging combat against yokai. 10. Warframe - An MMO-style game with extensive content and no mandatory store accounts, suitable for cooperative action. 11. Retro FPS Renaissance - Modernized versions of classic shooters like Doom and Quake, updated for co-op play with new content and challenges.

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February 18, 2026

Xbox has announced the rest of February’s Game Pass titles, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2

Microsoft is adding eight new titles to Game Pass in February, including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, Avowed, Death Howl, EA Sports College Football 26, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition, TCG Card Shop Simulator, Dice A Million, Towerborne, Final Fantasy III, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Several titles will leave Game Pass on February 28, including Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

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February 18, 2026

Here’s the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games for February

Microsoft is adding several new titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service in February and early March. The upcoming titles include: - Aerial_Knight's DropShot (Available February 17th) - Death Howl (Launching February 19th) - EA Sports College Football 26 (Arriving February 19th) - The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition (Available February 19th) - TCG Card Shop Simulator (Launching February 24th) - Dice A Million (Coming February 25th) - Towerborne (Available February 26th) - Final Fantasy 3 (Arriving March 3rd) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Launching March 3rd) Notable games leaving the service on February 28th include: - Monster Train - Expeditions: A MudRunner Game - Injustice 2 - Middle Earth: Shadow of War

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February 17, 2026

Kingdom Come Deliverance II & The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Heading to Xbox Game Pass

Aerial_Knight's DropShot, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, and Avowed are available today on February 17 through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Death Howl and EA Sports College Football 26 are coming soon on February 19, along with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition. TCG Card Shop Simulator is in Game Preview and will be available on February 24, followed by Dice A Million on February 25 and Towerborne on February 26. Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II will be released on March 3. Menace and Diablo II: Resurrected were released on February 5 and February 11, respectively, while High on Life 2 was released on February 13. Overwatch: Season 1: Conquest launched on February 10, introducing new Heroes and events. Microsoft Mahjong will have in-game benefits on February 24. Titles leaving Game Pass on February 28 include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

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February 17, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kingdom Come Deliverance II, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, EA Sports College Football 26, and More!

AerialKnight’s DropShot is available on February 17 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is also available on February 17 for the same platforms, featuring a first-person action-adventure experience. Avowed receives an update on February 17, introducing new playable races, a New Game Plus Mode, and a Photo Mode. Death Howl will launch on February 19 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, Handheld, and PC on Game Pass Ultimate and Premium. EA Sports College Football 26 is available on February 19 for Cloud and Xbox Series X|S, allowing players to represent 136 FBS schools. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition launches on February 19 for Cloud and Console. TCG Card Shop Simulator enters Game Preview on February 24 for multiple platforms. Dice A Million will be available on PC on February 25 with Xbox Game Pass. Towerborne releases as a complete game on February 26 for Console, Handheld, and PC. Final Fantasy III and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II are set for March 3 on multiple platforms. Menace entered Game Preview on February 5 for PC, and Diablo II: Resurrected was released on February 11 for Console and PC. Overwatch: Season 1: Conquest began on February 10, introducing new heroes. Microsoft Mahjong will feature in-game benefits on February 24 for PC. Titles leaving Game Pass on February 28 include Monster Train, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, Injustice 2, and Middle Earth: Shadow of War.

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February 1, 2026

Bethesda wants to make Fallout 76 “thicker” in 2026, and that’s exactly what I was hoping to hear

Fallout 76 has become the game that has consumed the most gaming hours for the author within the franchise. Bethesda has improved the game significantly since its launch, creating a vibrant world with a lively community. The Burning Springs expansion has introduced new regions, including Ohio, and Skyline Valley has opened up previously underutilized areas. Creative director Jon Rush and lead producer Bill LaCoste discussed plans to enhance the game's depth and player engagement, addressing critiques about the game's lack of depth. Changes to camp-building rules have allowed for greater freedom in player construction. Despite the focus on new content in Ohio, the rest of the map continues to see engagement from players.

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January 13, 2026

If I could change one thing in Arc Raiders this year, I’d abolish late spawns

The author completed their Expedition by acquiring the last Ion Sputter and reflected on their experiences in Stella Montis. They noted that late spawns in Arc Raiders, while previously a minor inconvenience, have become a significant hurdle due to the game's focus on Expeditions and resource collection. Specifically, late spawns drastically reduce the chances of obtaining necessary items like Ion Sputters and Frequency Modulation Boxes. The introduction of aggression-based matchmaking has further complicated resource gathering. The author argues that late spawns disrupt strategic planning and introduce randomness, making it difficult to achieve specific objectives. They suggest that if the game continues to emphasize resource pursuit, the late spawn mechanics should be reconsidered to align with other extraction shooters.

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January 4, 2026

30 hidden gems from 2025 to grab before the Steam Winter Sale ends

The PC gaming landscape in 2025 features a diverse array of new titles, many receiving critical acclaim. A selection of 15 standout games has been curated based on specific criteria: they were released or re-released in 2025, received little to no prior coverage, have around 95% positive user ratings, offer offbeat yet accessible gameplay, are discounted by a minimum of 30%, and include one game per genre. 1. Project Silverfish - Price: £17.50 (30% off); Developer: Siris Pendrake; A non-linear shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world with lizard-people and multi-faction battles. 2. Contract Rush DX - Price: £11.72 (30% off); Developer: Figburn & Melon; A platformer blending elements of Mega Man and Contra with vector animation and humor, allowing players to tackle levels in any order. 3. Godpoke - Price: £10.05 (40% off); Developer: LimboLane; An adventure where players mend quarrelsome gods using a dialogue-stealing mechanic to solve puzzles. 4. Missile Command Delta - Price: £11.72 (30% off); Developer: 13AM Games, Mighty Yell; A tactical hex-based strategy game with a teen drama narrative and point-and-click puzzles. 5. Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion - Price: £5.10 (40% off); Developer: Bubby Darkstar; A humorous FPS where players navigate a beach while dealing with quirky robot foes. 6. Maliki: Poison Of The Past - Price: £15 (40% off); Developer: Blue Banshee; A JRPG-inspired title featuring time travel and turn-based combat based on a webcomic. 7. Desecrators - Price: £7 (30% off); Developer: Woodhound; A roguelike shooter with procedurally generated levels and online co-op support. 8. Wyrmhall - Price: £2.55 (70% off); Developer: Leafy Games; A game where players manage an artifact-cleaning stall in an interdimensional nexus. 9. Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo - Price: £11.72 (30% off); Developer: Pocket Trap; An adventure game featuring dungeon-crawling and puzzle-solving mechanics inspired by classic Zelda games. 10. Lingo 2 - Price: £5.95 (30% off); Developer: Brenton Wildes; A word puzzle adventure set in a minimalist block labyrinth. 11. Skogdal - Price: £8.37 (50% off); Developer: Erlend Kirkeboe, Kay Arne Kirkeboe; A deck-building game set in a quirky, 90s Norway with humor and strategic gameplay. 12. Schism - Price: £6.50 (35% off); Developer: Fami; A low-fi action roguelike with a punk aesthetic and intense combat. 13. My Little Puppy - Price: £14.69 (30% off); Developer: Dreamotion Inc.; An emotional adventure following a corgi's journey through the afterlife. 14. Decade - Price: £5.95 (30% off); Developer: Last Piscean; A narrative-driven game exploring time travel consequences in a post-apocalyptic world. 15. Kiloton - Price: £2.14 (50% off); Developer: Jack Morehart; A minimalist strategy game simulating geopolitical tensions with quick decision-making.

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December 14, 2025

Ultimate ‘Minecraft’ Food Guide: Easy Food Farms and Survival Food Tips for Beginners

Food in "Minecraft" is essential for survival, as it maintains the hunger bar, allowing players to sprint, regenerate health, and protect against hostile mobs. Beginners should prioritize food sources that are accessible and sustainable, such as bread, cooked meat, berries, and fish. - Bread: Crafted from three pieces of wheat, restores 5 hunger points. - Cooked Meat: Sourced from cows, pigs, and chickens; cooking doubles its effectiveness. - Berries: Found in Taiga biomes, serve as quick snacks. - Fish: Caught with a fishing rod, provides decent nourishment when cooked. Cooked beef (steak) is often considered the best early-game food due to its high saturation value, while farming wheat for bread is the simplest method for beginners. To establish a food farm, players can create: - Wheat Farms: Till soil near water, plant seeds, and ensure adequate lighting. - Carrot and Potato Farms: Found in villages or dropped by zombies, planted on hydrated farmland. - Beetroot Farms: Easy to cultivate but yield lower hunger points. Animal farms can provide renewable sources of meat and other resources: - Cows: Yield beef and leather; breed with wheat. - Chickens: Provide raw chicken and eggs. - Sheep and Pigs: Supply meat and wool. Foods that last the longest and restore the most hunger include: - Cooked Beef (Steak): Restores 8 hunger points. - Cooked Porkchops: Similar benefits to steak. - Golden Carrots: High saturation, ideal for late-game. - Suspicious Stew: Offers temporary bonuses based on ingredients. In situations where food is scarce, players can manage hunger by avoiding sprinting, sleeping regularly, walking instead of running, fishing, or raiding villages. For long-term gameplay, players should automate crop farms, build villager trading halls, diversify food storage, cook raw ingredients, and use bone meal for crop growth. Underutilized food sources include: - Mushroom Stew: Made from red and brown mushrooms. - Kelp: Smelted into dried kelp, abundant but low in saturation. - Beetroot Soup: A solid supplement for variety. - Honey Bottles: Restore hunger and remove poison effects. - Pumpkin Pie: Crafted from pumpkins, sugar, and eggs. The best biome for starting a food farm is the plains biome, which has flat terrain and abundant resources. Lighting is crucial for protecting farms from mobs. Foods like golden apples and suspicious stew provide status effects. Hunger mechanics vary by game mode, with survival and hardcore modes allowing hunger depletion, while peaceful mode prevents starvation.