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May 21, 2025

‘I’m a PC gamer and there are 10 video games I’ve been hooked on since 2020’

Video games have over three billion players globally and are evolving into a dominant force in the entertainment industry. The following ten standout games were released for PC since 2020: 1. Elden Ring (2022) - An action RPG known for its stunning visuals and intricate storytelling, requiring over 70 hours to complete. 2. Split Fiction (2025) - A cooperative narrative game where players battle against a machine stealing creativity, released in March 2025. 3. Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (2021) - A remake of the 1997 classic, featuring updated combat mechanics and breathtaking graphics. 4. Valorant (2020) - A tactical hero shooter with a vibrant eSports scene, released in early 2021, with over 1,000 hours logged by the player. 5. Fields of Mistria (2024) - An early access farm life simulation game that allows players to cultivate crops, raise animals, and explore mystical mines. 6. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) - A turn-based RPG with a blend of traditional and real-time combat mechanics, released last month. 7. Hades (2020) - A roguelike game with fast-paced combat and Greek mythology-inspired artwork, released in 2020. 8. Overwatch 2 (2023) - The sequel to Overwatch, introducing new heroes and a 5v5 format, released in 2023. 9. Visions of Mana (2024) - The fifth main installment in the Mana series, featuring familiar gameplay mechanics. 10. Marvel Rivals (2024) - A game featuring 38 Marvel characters, allowing casual play with friends, released in 2024.

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April 17, 2025

CHARTS: New content brings Marvel Rivals back to Steam Top Ten

Marvel Rivals returned to the Top Ten on Steam, reaching the third highest grossing title after the launch of its second season on April 8th, which introduced a new character, Emma Frost. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 15th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. REPO, Semiwork 7. Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar 8. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear 9. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios 10. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom

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March 27, 2025

Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News – The Times of India

Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Warframe, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 are five free-to-play games available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 1. Fortnite: - Publisher: Epic Games - Features: Fast-paced gunfights, building mechanics, collaborations with pop culture icons, no-build mode, accessible battle royale and creative modes. 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2: - Publisher: Activision - Features: Immersive battle royale experience, expansive open-world environments, tactical squad play, vehicle combat, extensive maps, diverse weapons, Gulag 2.0, crossplay capabilities. 3. Warframe: - Publisher: Digital Extremes - Features: Sci-fi gameplay, parkour mechanics, melee combat, over 50 unique Warframes, engaging PvE gameplay, abundant loot. 4. Apex Legends: - Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA) - Features: Battle royale and hero shooter elements, unique Legends with special abilities, fast-paced matches, fluid movement mechanics. 5. Destiny 2: - Publisher: Bungie - Features: Shooter and MMORPG elements, role of a Guardian, stunning visuals, solo quests, team raids, competitive PvP battles, deep storyline, variety of gameplay modes.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Another live service shooter is getting shut down, this time before it even launched on Steam

Star Wars: Hunters will not be released on PC as initially hoped, with the final content update scheduled for April 15th, and the game remaining playable until October 1st, 2025, when the online servers will shut down. The announcement did not address the delayed Steam release, which was initially set for January 2025. The game debuted in June 2024 after several delays and has received a lukewarm reception, holding a 57 aggregate score on Metacritic for the Nintendo Switch.

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March 8, 2025

The best hero shooters on PC

The landscape of PC gaming features a diverse range of genres, with first-person shooters (FPS) being particularly popular. Counter-Strike 2 is a leading title on Steam’s most played games list. Hero shooters, which combine traditional gunplay with RPG elements, gained popularity with Overwatch and have since seen many innovative titles. Many modern hero shooters support cross-platform play, allowing PC players to compete with console gamers. Upcoming PC games are expected to further enhance the hero shooter genre.

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March 4, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in March

February featured notable PC game releases including Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, Civilization 7, Avowed, and Monster Hunter Wilds. In March, key releases include Assassin's Creed Shadows and Inzoi. Significant release dates for March are as follows: - March 3: Carmen Sandiego - She's back, but where? (Steam) - March 4: Grimoire Groves - Cozy dungeon crawler (Steam) - March 4: Merchants of Rosewall - Run a fantasy shop (Steam) - March 4: Knights in Tight Spaces - Close-quarters tactics (Steam) - March 5: Air - Visual novel classic (Steam) - March 6: Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone - Post-apocalyptic ARPG (Steam) - March 6: Book Bound - Run a bookshop (Steam) - March 6: FragPunk - 5v5 Valorant-style hero shooter (Steam) - March 6: MainFrames - Platformer set in an operating system (Steam) - March 7: Lost Lullabies (Early Access) - '80s inspired co-op horror (Steam) - March 7: Sugardew Island - Similar to a certain valley (Steam) - March 6: Suikoden 1&2 HD Remaster - A classic Konami remaster (Steam) - March 10: Rise of the Ronin - A PS exclusive comes to PC (Steam) - March 11: Wanderstop - An existential cozy game (Steam) - March 14: WWE 2K25 - Annual pro wrestling game (Steam) - March 14: Out of the Park Baseball 26 - Baseball management (Steam) - March 18: 33 Immortals - 33-player roguelike (Epic) - March 18: MySims - Updated Sims spin-off from 2007 (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia - Open world crafting RPG (Steam) - March 20: Mudborne - Not a muddy Bloodborne, it's about frogs (Steam) - March 25: SOPA - Adventure in search of a potato (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire - Hobbit life sim (Steam) - March 25: Nordhold - Tower defense (Steam) - March 26: Mother Machine - Co-op platformer (Steam) - March 26: JDM: Japanese Drift Master - Drift racer (Steam) - March 27: AI Limit - Post-apocalyptic, sci-fi ARPG (Steam) - March 27: As We Descend - Roguelike deckbuilder (Steam) - March 27: The First Berserker: Khazan - "Hardcore" ARPG (Steam) - March 27: Mini Royale - Green army men battle royale (Steam)

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February 22, 2025

There’s a free beta on for the mech game by the World of Tanks creators

Wargaming is conducting a four-day beta playtest for its new game, Steel Hunters, which combines mech-hero shooter elements with an extraction battle royale format. The playtest runs until February 24 and is accessible for free on Wargaming's website and Steam. Participants can contribute to a collective performance metric to unlock a permanent skin and compete on a daily leaderboard. The original playtest's battle pass remains active, allowing players to unlock an additional skin. This version includes new and revamped content based on player feedback.

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February 19, 2025

‘Just couldn’t dodge that big boot I guess, no matter how big the success of the gig’: Marvel Rivals developers in the US say NetEase just laid off their whole team

NetEase has confirmed layoffs affecting the development team behind Marvel Rivals, specifically reducing the design team based in Seattle for organizational reasons. The company emphasized its commitment to treating impacted employees with confidentiality and respect. Despite the layoffs, NetEase stated that the core development team in China remains dedicated to enhancing the game, which has over 200,000 active players on Steam and reportedly generated an estimated million in its first month. Currently, there are no Seattle-based developers working on Marvel Rivals. The layoffs have raised questions given the game's financial success, and industry observers speculate this may be part of a broader strategy to streamline the development team. NetEase has also been scaling back its U.S. operations recently.

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December 21, 2024

Free games to grab over the holidays

The Epic Games Store is offering free games daily until January 1, including titles like Vampire Survivors and Astrea: Six Sided Oracles. Diablo 4's free trial for the Spiritborn class is available on Battle.net until January 3. The free 1v1 shooter Straftat is gaining popularity on Steam. The hidden object game 100 Christmas Cats is available on Steam, allowing players to locate cats for achievements. GOG's Winter Sale Calendar features gifts until December 31, including Chicken Assassin: Reloaded for free. The Virtual Interactive Fireplace offers a cozy experience for holiday visuals. Supervive, a blend of MOBA battle royale and hero shooter, is in early access on Steam. The horror shooter Betrayer has returned to GOG after being delisted from Steam. SkiFree can be downloaded from creator Chris Pirih's website. Warframe has introduced a new update featuring an alternate-history '90s boy band called "On-lyne."

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December 17, 2024

CHARTS: New content brings Helldivers 2 back to Steam Top Ten

The Illuminate faction was recently introduced in Helldivers 2, causing the game to rise from No. 42 to fifth place in the Steam rankings. This is the third faction added to the game. Counter-Strike 2 is currently in first place, followed by Path of Exile 2 in second, and the Steam Deck in third. Marvel Rivals holds fourth place, while Total War: Warhammer 3 climbed from No. 74 to No. 6 due to a 60 percent discount. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to seventh, Cyberpunk 2077 rose to eighth with a 55 percent price reduction, and Warframe re-entered the Top Ten at ninth after launching Warframe 1999. Throne and Liberty rounds out the Top Ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending December 17th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 5. Helldivers 2, Sony 6. Total War: Warhammer 3, Sega 7. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 8. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 9. Warframe, Digital Extremes 10. Throne and Liberty, Amazon