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April 30, 2025

The Best PC Games of 2025 So Far (Spring Edition)

Spring 2025 has seen the release of several notable PC games, including: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Released on April 24, 2025, by Sandfall Interactive, it sold over 1 million copies in three days and features a blend of French art nouveau aesthetics and JRPG combat mechanics. - Monster Hunter Wilds: Released on February 28, 2025, by Capcom, it introduces full narrative integration and dynamic monster interactions. - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: Released on April 22, 2025, by Bethesda Game Studios, it attracted over 4 million players shortly after launch and features enhanced visuals and gameplay updates. Other early 2025 releases include: - Blue Prince (April 10, 2025) - Split Fiction (March 6, 2025) - Atomfall (March 27, 2025) - Assassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20, 2025) - Two Point Museum (March 5, 2025) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (January 23, 2025) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (January 22, 2025) - Ninja Gaiden II Black (January 23, 2025) - The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10, 2025) Highly anticipated titles for later in 2025 include: - Grand Theft Auto VI (Late 2025) - Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15, 2025) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28, 2025) - The Outer Worlds 2 (Expected 2025) - Borderlands 4 (September 12, 2025) - Marvel’s Blade (TBA 2025) - Hades II (Full Release later 2025) - Frostpunk 2 (Summer 2025) - Slay the Spire 2 (Early Access Expected 2025) - Anno 117: Pax Romana (Expected 2025) - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (October 2025) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Expected 2025) - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Expected 2025) In 2024, top-rated PC games included: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 2. Metaphor: ReFantazio 3. UFO 50 4. Tekken 8 5. Caves of Qud 6. Animal Well 7. Satisfactory 8. Balatro 9. Thank Goodness You’re Here! 10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered The PC gaming landscape in 2024 was characterized by significant hardware advancements, improved game integration and compatibility, and thriving online communities.

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April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

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April 3, 2025

How Arrowhead helped turn around Helldivers 2’s poor fortunes

Shams Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead, discussed the company's journey following the success of Helldivers 2, emphasizing the importance of targeting a specific audience rather than a broad one. The game's unexpected popularity attracted millions of players, prompting a reevaluation of their development approach. Jorjani noted that creating a game for a dedicated audience can resonate beyond that group, referencing From Software's challenging games as an example of how niche titles can create new genres. Despite not aiming for a mainstream audience like Call of Duty, Arrowhead attracted a diverse player base with varying expectations. Jorjani described challenges during a difficult period of balancing studio principles with the demands of a larger audience. The experiences from Helldivers 2 will influence Arrowhead's future projects and enhance their understanding of audience engagement in the gaming market.

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April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

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March 26, 2025

‘Ok, so dragon builds are a thing now’: galaxy-brained Helldivers 2 player incinerates a bile titan with a hover pack and a flamethrower

The Lift-860 hover pack is a new enhancement in Helldivers 2, introduced through the Borderline Justice warbond, allowing players to hover in mid-air. A viral Reddit video showcased a player, cur1y_n3ctar, using the hover pack to evade a bile titan and attack it with a flamethrower, leading to the strategy being dubbed the "dragon build" by the community. Some players also refer to it as the "firefly build." This strategy has gained popularity just before the first anniversary of Malevelon Creek, where speculation suggests the game's automaton faction may launch an assault using specialized flame units known as the incineration corps.

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March 25, 2025

‘Never thought I’d go back’ Helldivers 2 players steel themselves to return to the site of its most infamous battle, Malevelon Creek

Malevelon Creek is a significant location for Helldivers 2 players, known for its intense battles against the Automaton forces. The community, referred to as 'Creekers,' has received a commemorative cape from developer Arrowhead for their efforts. The Helldivers are currently facing an invasion from the Automaton Incineration Corps, targeting "old industrial assets in the Severin Sector." Speculation about the timing of this invasion includes predictions for April 1st, the anniversary of the planet's liberation, and Memorial Day. Some players express concerns about the game's difficulty balance and the need for the return to Malevelon Creek to meet high expectations, while others are excited about the upcoming challenges. Arrowhead's director shared a humorous anecdote about a call from PlayStation regarding server issues during a talk at GDC.

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March 25, 2025

CHARTS: Assassin’s Creed Shadows debuts at No.2 on Steam

The latest installment in the Assassin's Creed series, Shadows, was released on March 20th and has sold over two million copies, making it the second highest-grossing game on Steam. Counter-Strike 2 is the top-selling game, followed by Shadows, REPO, Split Fiction, and the Steam Deck in the top five. Monster Hunter Wilds dropped to sixth, Cyberpunk 2077 remained at seventh, Helldivers 2 climbed to eighth, Warframe rose to ninth, and Fragpunk completed the top ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending March 25th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Ubisoft 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Split Fiction, EA 5. Steam Deck, Valve 6. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 7. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 8. Helldivers 2, PlayStation 9. Warframe, Digital Extremes 10. FragPunk, Bad Guitar

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March 21, 2025

PC Gamers Only Spent 8 Percent Of Their Time Playing New Games Last Year, Report Claims

Recent insights from Newzoo indicate that in 2024, only 8 percent of gaming hours were spent on newly released PC games, with players favoring older titles. Iconic games like Roblox, League of Legends, and Fortnite accounted for 67 percent of total PC playtime, while games released two to five years ago made up 25 percent. In contrast, new releases from 2024 captured only 8 percent of playtime. On consoles, 44 percent of PlayStation playtime and 49 percent of Xbox playtime were attributed to games released six or more years ago, with console gamers dedicating 15 percent of their time to new titles. The competition for player engagement is intense, making it difficult for new games to gain attention despite their quality.

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March 20, 2025

Only 8 Percent Of PC Gaming Time Was Spent On New Games Last Year, Report Claims

Players are increasingly favoring older titles, with only 8 percent of PC gaming hours in 2024 dedicated to newly released games. The report from Newzoo indicates that PC gamers primarily engage with titles at least six years old, with games like Roblox, League of Legends, and Fortnite accounting for 67 percent of total PC playtime. Games released between two to five years ago contribute 25 percent, while new releases from 2024 make up only 8 percent. On consoles, approximately 44 percent of gaming time on PlayStation and 49 percent on Xbox is spent on titles released six or more years ago, with console gamers dedicating 15 percent of their playtime to new releases from 2024. The gaming industry saw over 18,000 games launched on Valve’s platform in 2024, indicating a significant increase in new releases.

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March 20, 2025

The United Nations asked Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead if it’d give a talk on psychological manipulation: ‘Could we brainwash an entire community to fight for a fascist state? … Would we be okay with that? Turns out, yeah’

Helldivers 2 is a game that combines humor and irony with chaotic battle scenarios, inspired by Starship Troopers. Players act as expendable soldiers fighting for a democratic ideal against giant bugs, with comedic elements such as supply drops accidentally harming teammates. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt described the game as a self-aware commentary on players being pawns in a larger scheme. The game features patriotic visuals reminiscent of the U.S., EU, and UN, alongside aesthetics from totalitarian regimes. The satirical nature of Helldivers 2 has resonated with players, who enjoy roleplaying in its absurd universe. The game employs a live service model that introduces new challenges, maintaining entertainment amidst overwhelming odds. Helldivers 2 is available on Steam for .99.