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February 17, 2025

If you’ve ever wished Phoenix Wright was a witcher then do I have the game for you

The Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a puzzle game developed by Hakababunko, featuring a university student named Azami Fukurai, who has the ability to perceive echoes of past inhabitants in spaces. Players take on the role of Azami as a psychic detective, investigating urban myths by gathering clues through a fictional social media platform and interacting with witnesses. The gameplay involves clicking on evidence and piecing together narratives, with a focus on maintaining a brisk pace. Players can retreat to Azami's mind palace to assemble information and solve mysteries, culminating in theatrical reveals of the urban myths. The game is available for demo on Steam.

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February 11, 2025

The PC-98 RPG ‘Appare-den: Fukuryū no Shō’ Is Now Playable In English

A fresh English translation patch has been released for the PC-98 RPG Appare-den: Fukuryū no Shō, enhancing accessibility for Western gamers. The game, originally launched in 1995, is a top-down adventure developed by Technical Group Laboratory, focusing on Gento, a general store owner in a reimagined Edo period Japan, who embarks on a quest with a cat-like companion, Benimaru, to deliver a secret scroll and thwart a world domination conspiracy. The game features engaging battle sequences, intricate character animations, and a diverse cast inspired by historical figures and Japanese folklore. The translation patch was developed by 46Okumen, known for their work on other titles, and is currently available for download in version 0.9.9. The team also plans to create a scanlation of the Japanese manual and artbook.

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December 6, 2024

The Biggest Announcements From PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2024

Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown features turn-based battles and a Paper Mario-style aesthetic. Sol Mates will enter early access on Steam next year. Cairn has a free demo available on Steam, with a full release planned for next year. The Legend of Baboo is set for release in 2025. MainFrames will launch on Steam on March 6, 2025, with a demo available. Merchants of Rosewall is set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. Starlight Re:Volver will enter early access on Steam in 2025. SpaceCraft is expected to have early access next year. Abyssus is planned for release next year on Steam. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap will be released on January 28, 2025. Robots at Midnight is set for release on January 29, 2025. Blue Prince will release in Spring 2025, with a demo available for early access. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is planned for release in 2025. Eternal Strands is set for release on January 28, 2025. Copa City is anticipated for release in 2025. Drivers of the Apocalypse has no announced release date. Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna has an unspecified release date. Spine does not have a revealed release date yet. The entire showcase is available on the official PC Gamer YouTube channel, and a dedicated PC Gaming Show page on Steam allows gamers to wishlist the newly announced titles.

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December 5, 2024

Island of Winds is a folkloric adventure where you meet the grim desolation and strange creatures of 17th century Iceland with witchy powers and ’empathy encounters’

Island of Winds is an adventure game inspired by Icelandic folklore, set in the 17th century. Players assume the role of Brynhildur, a "Balance Keeper," who embarks on a heroic quest. The game features spellcasting and interactions with spirits and cryptids. Its visuals combine vibrant landscapes with mythological beings, offering a detailed and immersive environment. The game aims to intertwine adventure with folklore narratives.

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November 11, 2024

Steam Game Goes Free for Limited Time Ahead of New Sequel

Spirit of the North is currently available for free through Fanatical's "Birthday Bash" promotion, running until November 15th. The game, originally priced at .99, can be obtained by signing up for Fanatical's newsletter to receive a code for redemption on Steam. Launched in 2019, it is a third-person, narrative-driven adventure game where players control a fox on a mystical journey, and it has received a "Very Positive" rating on Steam based on nearly 4,000 reviews. The giveaway precedes the release of its sequel, Spirit of the North 2, which is expected in 2024.

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October 23, 2024

NVIDIA DLSS support comes to several major PC game releases this week

- Over 600 games and applications utilize NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS, Reflex, and ray tracing. - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House is an expansion featuring FBC agent Kiran Estevez, enhanced for GeForce RTX 40 Series with full path-traced visuals and DLSS 3.5. - The Axis Unseen is a horror game from Just Purkey Games, supporting DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution. - Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a new RPG from BioWare with ray tracing and DLSS 3 support. - Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will launch on October 31, featuring enhanced visuals and support for DLSS 3. - No More Room In Hell 2 is in Early Access, supporting DLSS 3 and various enhancements. - Industry Giant 4.0 will enter Early Access on November 16, 2024, with support for DLSS 3. - Red Dead Redemption is transitioning to a native PC port with support for 144 FPS, ultrawide displays, and DLSS 3. - Wayfinder, a co-op action RPG, is officially launching with new content and DLSS Super Resolution support.

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October 18, 2024

Make the most of Steam Next Fest and try out these PC games for free this weekend

Steam’s Next Fest runs from October 14th to October 21st, concluding at 10 AM PT. It features a variety of game demos available for free, allowing players to preview upcoming titles. The top five recommended demos for October are: 1. Delta Force - A reboot of the tactical FPS from 1998, featuring large-scale PvP warfare and a single-player campaign. It is set to be free-to-play, with no official release date yet. 2. Blood of Mehran - A single-player hack-and-slash game inspired by “Arabian Nights” folklore, known for its stealth and cover mechanics. The demo has received positive feedback. 3. Rivals of Aether II - A platform fighter similar to Smash Bros, featuring a roster of 10 characters and smooth performance on most systems. It is lightweight in storage requirements. 4. Permafrost - A cooperative survival game set in a world of perpetual winter, offering both cooperative and single-player modes. 5. Echoes of the Living - A survival horror game that emulates the fixed camera perspective of classic 90s horror games, featuring a zombie-infested narrative.

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October 14, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (October 14, 2024)

On any given day, the Steam platform unveils approximately a dozen new games. Webfishing - Release Date: October 12 - Developer: lamedeveloper - Genre: Sidescrolling narrative adventure - Setting: Small Japanese town in the 1980s - Features: Hand-drawn art, magical realism, light action and puzzles, inspired by Japanese folklore, includes a Shiba Inu. Bad Parenting 1: Mr. Red Face - Release Date: October 10 - Developers: 2OO2 - Genre: Mini-horror experience - Concept: A fictional character that transforms from benign to an urban legend, aimed at instilling good behavior in children. Decline's Drops - Release Date: October 11 - Developer: Moulin aux Bulles Studio - Genre: Platformer - Features: Inspired by Smash Bros., includes six hand-drawn worlds, and a Genetically Modified Monkey. Dungeon Antiqua - Release Date: October 10 - Developer: Shiromofu Factory - Genre: RPG - Features: Game Boy RPG aesthetic, traditional JRPG and dungeon crawler mechanics, hacking elements, randomly generated maps, and multiple professions.

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October 11, 2024

The Spirit of the Samurai for PC launches December 12

The PC version of The Spirit of the Samurai will be released on December 12, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, with console versions to follow later. A demo will be accessible during the Steam Next Fest: October 2024 Edition, starting October 14. Players control Takeshi, a samurai, alongside his companions Chisai and Kodama, battling mythical enemies inspired by Japanese folklore. The game features three playable characters, each offering different gameplay styles, and players can use iconic weapons from ancient Japan while unlocking special attacks and combos. A gameplay trailer has been released to showcase the game.

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October 2, 2024

My 6 favorite creepy cozy games with autumn vibes

Reka is a classic illustrated text adventure game available on Steam and GOG, where players navigate a countryside filled with wildlife and townsfolk while uncovering trade opportunities and mysteries of magic. Kynseed, found on Steam and GOG, is a whimsical farming game that combines farming and folklore, allowing players to experience generational farming and forge relationships in a bizarre landscape. Potion Craft, available on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, focuses on potion-making, where players grind herbs and experiment with ingredients to discover new recipes. Wytchwood, also on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, is a crafting adventure game where players gather materials to solve puzzles in a storybook landscape filled with folklore. Beacon Pines, found on Steam, GOG, and Nintendo Switch, is a narrative adventure game where players collect words to craft their own story paths while guiding animal protagonists through a mystery in a quaint town.