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March 2, 2025

This week’s hot PC gaming Steam deals Feb.23-Mar.1

The Steam Next Fest is currently ongoing, offering significant sales and free game demos. Ubisoft is holding a Big Publisher Sale with discounts on various titles, including: - Star Wars: Outlaws - 50% off - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - 50% off - Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - 70% off - The Rogue Prince of Persia - 25% off - Riders Republic - 80% off - Anno 1800 - 90% off - Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege - 80% off - Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - 67% off - Rayman Legends - 80% off Sales from indie publishers Annapurna Interactive and New Blood Interactive include: - Neon White - 50% off - Ultrakill - 33% off - What Remains of Edith Finch - 75% off - Blood West - 55% off - Flock - 20% off Notable cultural games on sale are: - Lies of P - 40% off - Cocoon - 40% off - Black Mesa - 75% off - Dredge - 50% off - Unpacking - 50% off Ubisoft's sale ends on March 13, while the indie sales conclude on March 3, 2025.

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February 5, 2025

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. isn’t just a PC port of a 19-year-old game: it’s the reason a diehard fighting game community can ‘finally reach out and play with each other across the world’

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. is a recent addition to the Virtua Fighter franchise, which originally debuted in Japanese arcades in 2006. The game was released on Steam last week, marking the series' first appearance on PC since the Windows 95 ports. R.E.V.O. features rollback netcode to enhance online play, allowing players from different regions to connect seamlessly. The game introduces balance changes for the first time in over a decade, inviting both new and veteran players to explore it anew. The Virtua Fighter community has actively sought to welcome new players through tournaments and online platforms, and Sega has responded positively to their advocacy.

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December 8, 2024

Minecraft’s Creepy New Biome And Mob Update Is Now Live On Switch, Here Are The Full Patch Notes

Mojang unveiled the "Garden Awakens" update for Minecraft, featuring a new biome and the Creaking mob. Key gameplay features include the Creaking Heart block, which can spawn the Creaking mob at night under specific conditions. The Creaking is invulnerable, emits particle trails when struck, and is unaffected by light levels. The update also introduces Eyeblossoms, Pale Hanging Moss, and Pale Moss blocks in the Pale Garden biome. Block interactions have been adjusted, requiring pickaxes for certain blocks and modifying mining speeds based on tools. The update enhances user interface and addresses bugs for a smoother experience.

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October 17, 2024

Metaphor: ReFantazio cracked via its Denuvo-free demo file

Metaphor: ReFantazio, a new role-playing game from ATLUS under SEGA, features Denuvo anti-tamper technology in its PC version, while the demo released previously did not include this protection. Players have exploited the demo's executable to access the full game without restrictions. The pirated version of the game may offer a better experience without Denuvo's limitations, although the initial pirated release faced gameplay issues that have since been resolved. ATLUS has also improved the performance of both the final and demo versions of the game through updates. The situation raises questions about the performance differences between the pirated and retail versions and suggests that SEGA might reconsider its use of Denuvo in the future.

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August 30, 2024

PSA: Star Wars Outlaws doesn’t work on Steam Deck (yet), but it’s great on ROG Ally and Legion Go

The system requirements for Star Wars Outlaws on PC exceed those of several recent titles, leading to performance concerns on handheld devices like the Steam Deck, Legion Go, and ROG Ally. Testing indicates that the game functions primarily on the ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and Legion Go, while the Steam Deck faces multiple gameplay issues. To optimize performance on the ROG Ally and Legion Go, recommended settings include disabling ray tracing, minimizing graphics settings, enabling AMD Fluid Motion Frames, setting the refresh rate to 120Hz, and adjusting resolution to 900p. Specific in-game graphics settings suggest using low quality for various aspects, turning off ray reconstruction, and adjusting frame rate settings. Star Wars Outlaws on the ROG Ally X and Legion Go provides a commendable visual experience, though not as high-end as gaming laptops or desktops. On the Steam Deck, the game is not directly available on Steam, requiring workarounds for installation, which may lead to controller support issues and crashes. Players may encounter a warning about performance issues due to the game being installed on a mechanical hard drive, but this can be bypassed, although crashes still occur at low settings. Textures on the handheld devices are satisfactory but lack the detail found on more powerful systems. The ROG Ally, particularly the AMD Z1 Extreme model, is noted as the preferred choice for playing the game.

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August 6, 2024

Quintus and the Formidable Curse review for PC – Gaming Age

Quintus and the Formidable Curse, a single-player adventure game by Wreck Tangle Games for PC, has faced significant technical issues since its release. Players experience difficulties transitioning from mouse and keyboard to controller, with many reporting unresponsive controls at launch. The game frequently freezes when opening doors, requiring players to pause and adjust settings to restore functionality, and at times, the controls become entirely non-functional, necessitating a complete restart. Additionally, the save system is problematic, as players find their progress is not saved and there is no option for manual saving. This lack of a reliable save mechanism raises concerns about gameplay progression. While the game features a unique aesthetic, its technical shortcomings overshadow the experience.