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March 15, 2025

PlayStation PC Games Are Over 50% Off At Fanatical, Cheaper Than Steam Spring Sale

PlayStation's catalog of PC ports features several titles on sale during Steam's Spring Sale, with discounts of 50% on games like The Last of Us Part 1, Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Fanatical is offering Steam keys for PlayStation games at lower prices than Steam, including Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered, The Last of Us Part 1, Returnal, God of War, Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection, and Sackboy: A Big Adventure. Newer titles like God of War: Ragnarok and Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition are priced at .19 and .99, respectively. Until Dawn is available for .19 on Fanatical. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is priced the same on both platforms at .99, while Death Stranding: Director's Cut is .39 on Fanatical. The Silent Hill 2 remake is .39 on Fanatical compared to .99 on Steam.

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March 14, 2025

Spring Sales for PC Games Are Live Now

Major platforms such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming are currently holding Spring Sales, offering significant discounts on various games. The Steam Spring Sale features titles like Balatro, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, God of War Ragnarök, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur's Gate 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with Doom (2016) available at 90% off until March 20th. Green Man Gaming's Spring Sale runs until March 27th and includes deals on The Last of Us Part I, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, God of War, Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Midnight Suns Legendary Edition, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with discounts exceeding 80% on the last two titles. Additionally, there are roundups of deals for console gaming on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

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February 17, 2025

Why Video Game Adaptations Are Hollywood’s New Obsession

A Minecraft Movie is scheduled for release on April 4, 2025, directed by Jared Hess and featuring stars Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks. The plot revolves around a group of misfits transported into the Minecraft Overworld, where they embark on a quest to defeat the Ender Dragon. Other confirmed movie adaptations set to debut in 2025 include Until Dawn on April 25, Mortal Kombat 2 on October 24, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 on December 5, Return to Silent Hill on October 17, and Ghost of Tsushima, which is in development.

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February 4, 2025

PlayStation FINALLY removes frustrating PC requirement after a year of player complaints

Sony mandated that PC players create a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to access exclusive titles starting in May 2024, which led to negative reactions due to PSN's inaccessibility in many regions. The requirement was enforced for popular titles like Until Dawn, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. After feedback from the PC gaming community, Sony has lifted the PSN requirement for certain titles, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, making PSN accounts optional. Players with PSN accounts can earn in-game rewards such as exclusive costumes and boosts.

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February 4, 2025

Spider-Man 2’s Looking Like Another PC Own Goal from Sony

Sony's entry into the PC gaming market has faced challenges, particularly with the launch of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, which peaked at 28,000 players on Steam, significantly lower than the 66,000 peak of the original game. Approximately half of the 5,000 reviews for the PC version are negative, citing optimization and performance issues. While Helldivers 2 has succeeded, sequels like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok have not matched previous player engagement. Sony plans to make PlayStation Network logins optional for single-player games and will offer free content for linked accounts. Fans express concern that the increase in PC ports is reducing the value of the PS5, with a majority believing the quality of ports needs improvement. Community sentiment shows varied opinions on the timing of game ports, with 36% preferring exclusivity to PS5 for at least a year.

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February 3, 2025

Sony Finally Gets Rid of Pesky PlayStation Network Login Requirement for Its Biggest PC Games

Sony has announced that linking a PlayStation Network (PSN) account will now be optional for select single-player titles on PC, effective immediately before the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. This decision has been positively received by the PC gaming community, especially in regions without PSN access, such as the Dominican Republic. Previously, players used mods to bypass the PSN login requirement, which posed risks. The issue gained attention during the release of Helldivers 2 in 2024, leading to a backlash that prompted Sony to change its policy. Players can now enjoy titles like God of War Ragnarok, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Last of Us Part II Remastered without needing a PSN account, although some games, like Ghost of Tsushima, still require it for online multiplayer. Linking accounts offers exclusive content, including cosmetics and in-game currency.

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February 3, 2025

PlayStation removes PSN account requirements for some PS5 games on PC

Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to eliminate the requirement for PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts when playing select first-party titles on PC, responding to player feedback regarding accessibility issues in various regions. This change currently applies to a limited selection of games, and while specific titles like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart or Ghost of Tsushima were not mentioned, the company aims to enhance the gaming experience. Players who link their Steam and PSN accounts will receive incentives, including managing friends across platforms, sharing trophy data, and accessing game-specific benefits. Examples of these benefits include early unlocks and bonus features for titles such as Marvel's Spider-Man 2, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered. Each studio is developing further incentives to be announced soon.

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December 27, 2024

Alan Wake 2 set such a high technical bar last year that few games in 2024 came anywhere near, but it wasn’t all abject disappointment

Alan Wake 2 debuted late last year, leading to assumptions of a 2024 release. Dragon's Dogma 2 launched in March but had excessive hardware demands and inconsistent performance. Nixxes Software's port of Horizon Forbidden West showcased effective traditional rendering. In May, Nixxes also released the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, which lacked ray tracing but was well-executed. June saw the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, the first expansion for Elden Ring, which did not include engine updates, causing performance issues for PC gamers. In August, Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws featured ray tracing but faced performance issues. September brought a port of God of War Ragnarök and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, both performing well. The Silent Hill 2 remake encountered glitches and performance issues on PC, while Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 struggled at launch. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl had visual appeal but suffered from performance problems and required patches for stability. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle performed well on lower-end hardware but was glitchy. High-profile titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are anticipated for 2025.

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December 23, 2024

The 15 best PC games of 2024: From Indy to Kratos, samurai to outlaws, and everything in between

In 2024, the PC gaming landscape thrived due to the resolution of component shortages, the popularity of cloud gaming, and the rise of PC gaming handhelds. A diverse range of games was released, including indie titles and AAA adventures, along with remakes and remasters of classics. The top PC games of 2024 included: 1. Thank Goodness You're Here! 2. Helldivers 2 3. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle 4. Red Dead Redemption 5. Star Wars: Outlaws 6. Balatro 7. Animal Well 8. Fallout: London 9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 10. Dragon Age: The Veilguard 11. Silent Hill 2 12. God of War: Ragnarok 13. Black Myth: Wukong 14. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 15. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut The gaming rig used featured an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, Intel Core i5-13600K CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and an Asus ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI motherboard.

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December 22, 2024

Metacritic’s list of top 10 PC games of 2024

2024 saw a significant rise in PC gaming, with major support from Sony and Microsoft. The top 10 PC games recognized by Gamespot’s Metacritic include: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - An expansion featuring a new area, adversaries, and deeper lore. 2. Tekken 8 - A continuation of the fighting game series with stunning graphics and dynamic gameplay. 3. God of War Ragnarok - A sequel with an engaging story and new mechanics, continuing the legacy of the franchise. 4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - A sequel with an emotional narrative and polished gameplay, featuring Danny Trejo. 5. Destiny 2: The Final Shape - A milestone in the Destiny saga, enhancing RPG elements and concluding the Light and Darkness Saga. 6. Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition - The PC release of the sequel with stunning visuals and an engaging narrative. 7. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut - An enhanced PC version of the samurai game with improved graphics and additional content. 8. Silent Hill 2 - A remake that honors the original while enriching its lore. 9. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A game that celebrates Indiana Jones with cinematic flair and engaging puzzles. 10. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power - An expansion adding new mechanics and features to the strategy game.