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July 5, 2025

I wouldn’t be able to use my gaming PC without this one mod

Special K is a versatile utility for PC gaming that enhances gameplay across various titles. It features a frame rate limiter that improves consistency, surpassing Nvidia's built-in limiter in minimum frame rates during tests. Special K allows users to force games into borderless or exclusive fullscreen modes, enable Nvidia Reflex, adjust DLSS settings, and link input devices to specific applications. It also addresses HDR support issues by enabling HDR injection in games that lack native support, with extensive customization options for HDR settings. Originally developed to fix problems in PC ports like Fallout 4 and Batman: Arkham Knight, it has evolved to optimize a wide range of games, including Elden Ring, Monster Hunter: World, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Special K has limitations with online games due to anti-cheat concerns but is highly applicable for single-player titles. The introduction of the SKIF GUI has made it more accessible for users.

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July 2, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Anodyne, Psychofunk, Vectronom, more

This afternoon features Android game and app deals including Anodyne, Psychofunk, Vectronom, and Homo Machina. There is a promotion for a FREE Samsung credit applicable towards devices like the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Fold 7, and Galaxy Watch 8, which is time-sensitive. Consumers can also explore up to 0 in FREE credits with the new Smart Monitor lineup. Early Prime Day offers on Amazon Echo smart speakers start at .99. The LG 65-inch 2025 C5 OLED Smart TV is discounted by over ,000, and the unlocked Titanium JetBlack Galaxy S25 Edge is reduced by 0. FINAL FANTASY IX features Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe kidnapping Princess Garnet, who wishes to escape the castle. She and her guard, Steiner, join Zidane on a journey, meeting characters like Vivi and Quina, while uncovering secrets about the Crystal and a malevolent force threatening their world.

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July 1, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: FINAL FANTASY IX, LEGO Bricktales, Northgard, more

A new selection of Android app deals is available on Google Play, including discounts on hardware such as the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra and Book Cover keyboard slim bundles. Samsung's Galaxy Book Copilot+ PCs are also discounted, alongside early Prime Day deals on Fire tablets and Echo smart speakers. One of the featured app deals is the classic game FINAL FANTASY IX, which follows Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe as they kidnap Princess Garnet, who wishes to escape the castle, leading to an adventure filled with memorable characters and a looming threat to their world.

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June 30, 2025

Great moments in PC gaming: When the party in a tactics RPG start to really feel like your guys

Turn-based combat in RPGs is characterized by strategic depth, particularly in managing character positioning on the battlefield. This gameplay element allows for tactical maneuvers such as flanking bonuses and area-of-effect attacks, enhancing the experience beyond mere actions. Real-time-with-pause mechanics do not replicate the satisfaction of physically moving pieces, reminiscent of tabletop games. A strong sense of ownership over characters is also crucial, with customization options fostering a deeper connection. Games like Divinity: Original Sin 2 allow for character respec and renaming, further personalizing the player's experience. The relationship between the player and their party is complex, combining affection with a sense of control.

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June 28, 2025

4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Pixel graphics emerged as a limitation of hardware capabilities but have been embraced as an artistic choice, especially in indie games. A criterion of at least ten years since release is used to define "retro" games. Papers, Please: Players act as a border checkpoint officer in a totalitarian state, balancing duty and family needs. The game utilizes pixel art for its static user interface and characters, maintaining its unique visual identity over a decade later. Platform: Steam. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Known for its iconic pixel art, the game features vibrant landscapes that complement its amusement park theme. Its late-90s aesthetic remains impressive even two decades after release. Shovel Knight: Launched over a decade ago, it pays homage to retro 2D platformers with an 8-bit-inspired aesthetic. The game blends nostalgia with originality, featuring backgrounds that enhance gameplay. Backyard Baseball: A late '90s arcade-style baseball simulation known for its distinctive art style and memorable characters. The pixelated character models are well-defined, showcasing impressive pixel artistry. Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch. PC games may not always match the pixel artistry of console games from the 80s and 90s, but there are many iconic pixel art games from that era and the early 2010s.

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June 27, 2025

2025 Steam Summer Sale Begins

Valve has launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, which started at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will run until July 10, 2025. Players can earn free stickers through their Discovery Queue while browsing discounted titles. The main storefront has been redesigned to highlight significant price reductions on various games, including several that were featured in last year's sale. Highlighted discounts include: - Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) - Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) - Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) - Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) - Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) - Gris – .49 (90% off) - House Flipper – .49 (90% off) - Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) - Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) - Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) - Steamworld Dig – [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Valve has officially launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, a highly anticipated event for PC gaming enthusiasts. This year’s sale commenced at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will continue until July 10, 2025. As is customary, players can explore their Discovery Queue to earn free stickers while browsing through an array of discounted titles. The main storefront has also undergone a slight redesign, showcasing significant price reductions on various games. Notably, several of these titles were featured in last year's sale, offering a second chance for those who may have missed out. Highlighted Discounts This year, a selection of games has been particularly spotlighted for their remarkable discounts. Here are some of the standout offers: Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) Gris – .49 (90% off) House Flipper – .49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Image via Atlus Jenni Lada | Published: Jun 26, 2025 05:00 pm Valve announced that the 2025 Steam Summer Sale is now live and covers an array of PC games. It will run 10am PT/1pm ET on July 10, 2025. As usual, going through your Discovery Queue can earn you free stickers. The storefront’s main page also reorganized a bit to show deep discounts. However, given how these go, many are also titles that were reduced last year in case you missed them. Recommended Videos A number of titles were called out this year as being especially cheap. Here are some of the most notable discounts on some major PC games available during the sale. Blasphemous – $2.49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – $4.99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – $3.99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – $1.49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – $4.79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – $4.79 (60% off) Gris – $1.49 (90%) House Flipper – $2.49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – $2.99 (90% off) Moonlighter – $2.99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – $2.99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – $0.89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – $2.99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – $3.89 (87% off) Undertale – $2.49 (75% off) As for Steam Deck, here are some of the most notable 2025 Summer Sale discounts that Valve noted are among the ones most-played on handheld gaming PCs. Balatro – $13.49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – $47.99 (20% off) Blue Prince – $25.49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $15.99 (60% off) Elden Ring – $35.99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – $11.19 (20% off) Hades 2 – $26.99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – $29.99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – $7.49 (50% off) Lies of P – $29.99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – $9.89 (67% off) Palworld – $22.49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – $23.99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – $19.99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – $7.49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale on PC games is in effect until July 10, 2025. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) Undertale – .49 (75% off) Steam Deck Discounts For those utilizing the Steam Deck, Valve has also highlighted several popular titles that are now available at attractive prices during the sale: Balatro – .49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) Lies of P – .99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) Palworld – .49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale promises an exciting opportunity for gamers to expand their libraries at significantly reduced prices, ensuring that both seasoned players and newcomers can find something to enjoy. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].89 (91% off) - Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) - Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) - Undertale – .49 (75% off) For Steam Deck users, notable discounts include: - Balatro – .49 (10% off) - Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) - Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) - Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) - Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) - Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) - Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) - Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) - Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) - Lies of P – .99 (50% off) - Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) - Palworld – .49 (25% off) - Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) - Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) - Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off)

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June 27, 2025

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live – here are 10 deals we love, from the biggest Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discount yet to 50% off Lies of P and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has launched and will run until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This year's sale features straightforward discounts without gimmicks, with notable deals including: - Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 - Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – 95% off at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has officially launched, inviting gamers to indulge in a two-week extravaganza of discounts that will last until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This annual event, hosted by Valve, offers a chance to transform that ever-expanding wishlist into a library filled with unplayed treasures. Discount Highlights This year’s sale presents a surprisingly straightforward collection of deals, devoid of the usual gimmicks and flashy consumerism. Instead, players can find an array of enticing offers in the Deep Discounts section, featuring both classic titles and newer releases at their lowest prices yet, as confirmed by SteamDB's price tracker. Here’s a selection of standout deals: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – A staggering 95% off at .99, proving that patience pays off for gamers. Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99, perfectly timed with the anticipation of Death Stranding 2. Palworld – Fresh from a notable collaboration with Terraria, now 25% off at .49. Black Myth: Wukong – One of the highest-rated games in Steam history, available at 20% off for .99. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – A must-play on PC, currently 40% off at .99. Metaphor: ReFantazio – Another recent JRPG favorite, also 40% off at .99. Haste – The unmissable running roguelike, now 30% off at .99. Lies of P – Dive into the captivating base game and the new Overture DLC, available at 50% off for .99. For those looking to stay informed about other significant and upcoming Steam sales throughout the year, a comprehensive guide to Valve's regular price-slashing celebrations is available." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].99 - Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99 - Palworld – 25% off at .99 - Black Myth: Wukong – 20% off at .99 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – 40% off at .99 - Metaphor: ReFantazio – 40% off at .99 - Haste – 30% off at .99 - Lies of P – 50% off at .99 A guide to upcoming Steam sales is also available for those interested.

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June 27, 2025

The Steam Summer Sale Is Officially Live With New PC Gaming Deals for 2025

The Steam Summer Sale is running until July 10, offering significant discounts on a variety of PC games. Notable deals include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for .99, a Twin Pack of Final Fantasy VII Remake for .99, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at a 20% discount. Other highlighted indie titles from 2025 are R.E.P.O., Schedule I, and Blue Prince. Major discounts include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars Battlefront II, each reduced by 90%. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also available at its lowest price. Amazon Prime Day starts on July 8, offering deals on PC hardware and free PC games for Prime members.

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June 26, 2025

The First Berserker: Khazan New Update Introduces AMD FSR 3 and 4 Support on PC, Balance and System Changes and More

A new update for The First Berserker: Khazan has been released on PC and consoles, featuring support for AMD FSR 3 and FSR 4 on AMD Radeon RX 9000 series GPUs, provided users have the Adrenalin driver version 25.6.1 or later. The update includes free downloadable content such as new armor sets, hairstyles for character customization, balance adjustments, changes to difficulty settings, gear tweaks, and user interface improvements. Comprehensive update notes are available on Steam. The game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

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June 25, 2025

Shuffle Tactics (PC) Review

Shuffle Tactics is a deckbuilding roguelike game that revitalizes established mechanics within the genre. Players navigate grid-based maps filled with enemies and objectives, using action points to deploy cards for attacking and defending. The game features three distinct characters with unique specialties: the Doberknight, an archer with ricocheting arrows, and a turret specialist, along with a magic user. Players can customize their combat decks by adding or removing cards after encounters and can acquire relics for passive effects and items to enhance specific cards. The game allows players to recruit sidekicks with their own decks. Each playthrough offers a unique experience, although some mechanics lack adequate explanation. The narrative involves a king who has gone mad, but it serves more as a minor distraction than a central focus.