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December 14, 2024

Nominees for Destructoid’s Best PC Game of 2024

The text discusses notable video games released between December 2023 and early December 2024, highlighting several titles that are strong contenders for recognition. 1. Dragon’s Dogma 2: An open-world RPG sequel featuring the Pawn system for companion customization. 2. Dragon Age: The Veilguard: The fourth installment in the Dragon Age franchise, praised for gameplay despite some narrative issues. 3. Metal Slug Tactics: A turn-based strategy game that retains the essence of the Metal Slug franchise while introducing new mechanics. 4. Satisfactory: A factory-building game that has launched its full version after years in early access, known for its complex systems and creative potential. 5. Tiny Glade: A calming building game that allows players to create structures without complicated storylines. 6. Metaphor: ReFantazio: A title inspired by Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, noted for its unique art style and narrative. 7. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: A challenging DLC for Elden Ring, recognized for its depth and complexity in gameplay.

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December 2, 2024

Satisfactory gets weird for a month with the adorable, festive FICSMAS event

Coffee Stain Studios has released an upgraded version of the FICSMAS holiday event alongside the 1.0 update of their game, Satisfactory. The event features a new research tree for crafting festive items, including tinsel, ornaments, and a FICSMAS tree. Players can unlock special skins, craft whimsical toys like a gingerbread truck and a gift-wrapped drone, and share their creations with the community. Satisfactory is recognized for its blend of crafting, building, and factory management, offering a unique gameplay experience that combines strategy with fun.

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November 21, 2024

Satisfactory snags PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024

Satisfactory was awarded PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards. The game, developed by the creators of Goat Simulator, has evolved since its Early Access debut in 2019 and has received an aggregate score of 91 on Metacritic. It achieved a record-breaking concurrent player count on Steam, surpassing its previous peak by more than five times, with a noted increase from 34,000 concurrent users. The game allows players to build factories on alien planets and can be played solo or with friends. Other nominees for PC Game of the Year included Animal Well, Balatro, Frostpunk 2, Tactical Breach Wizards, and UFO 50.

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November 15, 2024

Best PC Games to Play (2025)

PC gaming is thriving with a wide variety of titles catering to different tastes. Notable PC games include: 1. Baldur’s Gate 3 - Features deep role-playing mechanics and engaging storytelling with turn-based combat and character customization. 2. Elden Ring - An action RPG with challenging combat and an expansive open world, including a new DLC titled "Shadow of the Erdtree." 3. Cyberpunk 2077 - Set in a futuristic world, it combines action with narrative depth and character customization. 4. Red Dead Redemption 2 - Offers a richly detailed open world and compelling narrative in a Wild West setting. 5. Disco Elysium - A detective RPG focused on dialogue and decision-making within a unique world. 6. Hades II - A fast-paced roguelike where players battle through the underworld. 7. Half-Life: Alyx - A benchmark for VR gaming with a gripping narrative. 8. Doom Eternal - An intense first-person shooter against demonic forces. 9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - An epic RPG with an expansive world and intricate quests. 10. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Features strategic turn-based combat and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Top games currently on Steam include: 1. Counter-Strike 2 - 563,733 current players, 1,442,806 peak players. 2. Dota 2 - 312,401 current players, 797,599 peak players. 3. Banana - 212,617 current players, 483,731 peak players. 4. Call of Duty® - 208,292 current players, 313,313 peak players. 5. Rust - 90,821 current players, 182,603 peak players. 6. THRONE AND LIBERTY - 84,819 current players, 229,014 peak players. 7. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - 83,168 current players, 755,939 peak players. 8. Grand Theft Auto V - 61,381 current players, 172,551 peak players. 9. Baldur’s Gate 3 - 55,111 current players, 107,242 peak players. 10. Factorio - 48,876 current players, 118,166 peak players. PC Gamer’s Top 10 Games of 2024 include: 1. Baldur’s Gate 3 - 97% rating. 2. Disco Elysium. 3. Elden Ring. 4. Minecraft. 5. Persona 5 Royal. 6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. 7. Half-Life 2. 8. Balatro. 9. Stardew Valley. 10. Doom (1993). Popular multiplayer games include Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Apex Legends, and Among Us. Free-to-play games with critical acclaim are Dota 2, Fortnite, Path of Exile, and Warframe. Classic PC games include Half-Life 2, Portal, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Minecraft. Recommended games for low-spec hardware include Stardew Valley, Terraria, FTL: Faster Than Light, Celeste, and Undertale.

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October 24, 2024

Factorio: Space Age review

Factorio's upcoming expansion, Factorio: Space Age, is set to release on October 21, 2024, for £30. It significantly enhances the original game by quadrupling the number of visitable worlds, each with unique geological features and challenges. The expansion begins after the construction of the first rocket, allowing players to launch a space platform into orbit instead of escaping the planet. The space platform acts as an extension of the ground factory, where players will manufacture a new research product called space science. Players must transport components via rocket to build the space platform and utilize a new gadget called the asteroid collector to gather resources from asteroids. The produced space science is sent back to the planet via drop-pods for further exploration. Players can choose which planet to explore first, each presenting distinct challenges and environments. The expansion increases the complexity of the game, requiring innovative problem-solving while introducing streamlined mechanics.

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August 18, 2024

Y’all have to see these gruesome starfish monsters coming in Factorio: Space Age

The upcoming expansion of Factorio, titled Space Age, introduces new enemies called Pentapods, which are alien creatures resembling starfish with five legs. The Pentapod family includes three types: Wrigglers, which are smaller and attack players; Strafers, which launch Wrigglers from a distance; and Stompers, the largest type that can crush obstacles. The Pentapods are attracted to players by organic crops rather than pollution, differing from the Biters in the base game. Players will need to gather Pentapod eggs to create biochambers for producing industrial products on the new planet Gleba. Additionally, a free 2.0 update will enhance gameplay with smarter worker robots, new rail systems, a remote viewing feature, and an updated fluid system.

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August 16, 2024

2024 is the best year we’ve ever had for factory games

This year, factory-building games are experiencing significant developments with the release of Satisfactory 1.0 and the Factorio: Space Age expansion. Shapez 2 has entered early access, showcasing the genre's evolution from niche mods to sophisticated simulations. Shapez 2 focuses on puzzle-solving and creativity in machine arrangement rather than resource management, offering around 30 hours of content in early access. The developers plan to release multiple updates in the next six months. The factory-building genre is expected to thrive in 2024, indicating a promising future for automation games.

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July 28, 2024

Abstract factory game sequel Shapez 2 will release in August

Shapez 2 is set to enter Early Access on August 15, 2024. The game features a transition from 2D to 3D graphics, allowing players to build an infinitely large factory for shape creation. Factory components are free to use once unlocked, and resources are unlimited, promoting creativity. Players must manually configure machines to process shapes, adding complexity to gameplay. The sequel builds on the success of shapez.io, which received over 10,000 positive reviews on Steam. New features include the ability to tile factory sections and use larger trains for material transport.