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May 12, 2026

Battlefield 6’s first truly big map feels like playing a different, much better Battlefield

In the hilltop village of Golmud in Battlefield 6, players can experience both tranquility and excitement. A player observed action below, including an attack helicopter targeting a train and a squad of engineers approaching a tank, while enjoying a peaceful moment in a sniper nest. This calm experience contrasts with intense engagements in previous maps like Mirak Valley and Operation Firestorm. The introduction of the L115 sniper rifle has rekindled interest in the game, reflecting the developers' responsiveness to player feedback and commitment to enhancing the player experience.

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May 4, 2026

5 Best Video Games Like Half-Life

The absence of "Half-Life 3" is felt by fans of first-person sci-fi gaming, but there are alternative titles that capture similar gameplay experiences. "System Shock 2," released in 1999, is set aboard a starship in the 22nd century where players awaken from cryogenic sleep to find the crew transformed by alien parasites, featuring a partnership with the AI SHODAN. A remaster was released in 2025. "Deus Ex," launched in 2000, places players in a dystopian future as JC Denton, a cybernetically enhanced agent navigating conspiracies and making choices that affect humanity's future. "Quake 4," released in 2005, is a sequel to "Quake II," where players control Matthew Kane during an invasion of the Strogg home planet, focusing on single-player storytelling and refined gameplay. "Crysis," released in 2007, is set in 2020, where a Delta Force unit investigates an archaeological discovery and faces aliens and North Korean forces, emphasizing action and an engaging storyline. A remaster was released in 2020. "Metro 2033," based on Dmitry Glukhovsky's novel, immerses players in post-apocalyptic Moscow, where survivors live in the subway system and face hostile factions and mutated creatures, presenting a survival horror experience.

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May 3, 2026

In the 33 months since Baldur’s Gate 3 launched, it’s hardly ever fallen out of the top 5 most-played games on Steam Deck

Baldur's Gate 3 has been a popular game on the Steam Deck for 33 months, only dropping out of the top five most-played games for four months. It has consistently remained in the top ten during its absences. The Steam Deck features a public leaderboard for most-played games, updated regularly. Despite hardware limitations, Baldur's Gate 3 offers a satisfactory gaming experience, particularly due to its turn-based mechanics. Historical data on its performance is sourced from Gaming on Linux, Steam Deck HQ, and Steam Deck Gaming.

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April 21, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More

Chocobos, space, vampires, and sentient pottery are themes of upcoming games showcased at the ID@Xbox and IGN event. Several games will be available on day one through Game Pass, including: - Little Rocket Lab (April 21) - A cozy machine-building RPG where players help build a rocket. - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (April 21) - A narrative adventure about a quest for a potato in a magical realm. - Vampire Crawlers (April 21) - A turn-based, rogue-lite card-driven game based on Vampire Survivors. - Kiln (April 23) - A pottery-themed game that combines crafting and online battles. - Aphelion (April 28) - A third-person sci-fi adventure involving a crash landing and rescuing a partner. - Trepang2 (April 29) - A visceral FPS set in a dystopian future. - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (April 30) - A prequel to the series featuring army raising and spell casting. - Sledding Game (April 30) - A multiplayer snow-sports experience with voice chat. - TerraTech Legion (April 30) - A game focused on constructing battle vehicles. - Final Fantasy V (May 5) - A classic RPG involving a rescue mission and adventure with a Chocobo. Several titles will leave the Game Pass library on April 30, including: - Citizen Sleeper - Creatures of Ava - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - Endless Legend 2 - Goat Simulator - Goat Simulator Remastered - Hunt Showdown 1896 - NHL 24 (EA Play) - Revenge of the Savage Planet Games with a 'Handheld' designation are optimized for handheld play.

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January 14, 2026

Forget Hades 2, this underloved punk roguelike I adore is less than $1 for a short time only

Reignbreaker is a roguelike game where players embody Clef, a rebel aiming to overthrow an oppressive Kingdom in a medieval punk world. The gameplay features isometric combat similar to Hades, with high-octane action and unique mechanics such as motorized javelins and traps. Players earn rewards to enhance abilities as they progress through trials. The game is currently available in the Killer Bundle from Fanatical, starting at .75 for five games, making it a cost-effective option compared to Steam sales. The bundle includes various titles, such as Chernobylite: Premium Edition and Postal: Brain Damaged.

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November 28, 2025

Grab one of our favorite PC controllers while it’s at its lowest price ever on Amazon this Black Friday

Amazon is offering significant discounts on a top-rated PC controller this Black Friday. The Xbox wireless controller, which has over 17,000 five-star reviews, is currently priced at .99, down from its original price of .99. It features a comfortable grip, rumble motors, and a hybrid D-pad, but relies on AA batteries for power. The Heart Breaker and Ice Breaker variants are also on sale for .00, reduced from .99.

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September 11, 2025

The Most Relentless First-Person Action Game Is Free This Week On PC

Ghostrunner 2 is a fast-paced action game released in 2023, available for free on the Epic Games Store from September 11 until September 18. It features intense gameplay that demands players' full attention, with a focus on parkour and swordplay in a neon-lit urban environment filled with traps and adversaries. Players must master acrobatics and aggressive tactics, utilizing a grappling hook to navigate obstacles. The game emphasizes precision, as nearly every encounter results in a one-hit knockout. While it includes narrative elements that can interrupt gameplay, it remains an exhilarating title available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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September 4, 2025

$15 gets you WWE 2K25, Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, The Plucky Squire, and more

Humble Bundle offers a monthly subscription service for .99, providing subscribers with games valued at .94 for September. The games included are: - WWE 2K25: Features over 300 stars and a documentary-style narrative, but PC players miss out on the exclusive game mode "The Island." - Destiny 2: Legacy Collection: Includes expansions like The Final Shape, Lightfall, The Witch Queen, Beyond Light, Shadowkeep, Forsaken, and the 30th Anniversary Pack, with some Dungeon Keys sold separately. - The Plucky Squire: An action-adventure platformer that allows players to navigate between 2D and 3D worlds. - SpellForce: Conquest of Eo: A strategy game with three gameplay styles and over 600 procedurally generated campaigns. - Return to Monkey Island: A return of the classic franchise with enhanced point-and-click gameplay. - Eastern Exorcist: A 2D side-scrolling adventure inspired by traditional Chinese ink painting. - Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks: A racing game set in the Warhammer universe featuring arena battles and structured races. - Grapple Dog: A family-friendly platformer starring a canine hero using a grappling hook to navigate levels.

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July 30, 2025

I’m a haunted Mad Max muscle car with 2 shotgun turrets in this early access vehicle combat game, and it’s just as rad as it sounds

Fumes is an early access car combat game set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland that focuses on vehicles and their weapons rather than character-driven narratives. It emphasizes fast-paced, pixelated machine violence and offers a straightforward approach to vehicular warfare. The game is currently available on Steam.