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October 31, 2025

Warhammer 40k Dawn of War dev’s new turn-based tactics game pays homage to one of the greats, and you can try it for free

Relic Entertainment has released a new turn-based strategy game called Earth vs Mars, which is available on Steam along with a free demo. This game is the first title from Relic Labs, a label focused on experimental projects. In Earth vs Mars, players defend Earth from a Martian invasion using a weapon called the Splice-O-Tron to create hybrid soldiers. The game features over 30 campaign missions, various modes including AI challenges and online multiplayer, and draws inspiration from classic games like Advance Wars. It is currently offered at a discounted price of .79 until November 12, after which it will revert to .99.

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September 16, 2025

Gearbox CEO channels inner Claptrap, offers himself up as personal tech support over rampant Borderlands 4 PC performance issues — ‘Would you like help tuning with your personal specification?’

Borderlands 4 has faced significant performance challenges, with reports indicating that even high-end PCs struggle to maintain 60 frames per second. Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has offered personal tech support to players experiencing these issues. In response to player complaints, publisher 2K released a guide with recommended graphics settings for various resolutions and graphics cards. Pitchford has suggested players lower their resolution or use frame generation technologies like DLSS to improve performance. He provided specific optimization advice for players, including disabling Vsync, utilizing DLSS with multi-frame generation, and adjusting graphics settings. Despite his efforts, some players have expressed frustration with his responses. The game has also seen the release of PC performance patches to address ongoing issues. Borderlands 4 is set on the planet Kairos, marking a departure from the franchise's traditional setting of Pandora.

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September 1, 2025

Capcom has removed Denuvo from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

Capcom has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper technology from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, released on September 19, 2024. This follows a trend where Capcom has previously eliminated Denuvo from other titles, including Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2, and Resident Evil Village. Other developers, such as Square Enix, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, Bethesda, Warner Bros, and Bandai Namco, have also removed Denuvo from various games. The ongoing removal of Denuvo raises questions about its long-term viability in the gaming industry, as some titles have faced performance issues related to its use.

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August 17, 2025

Homeworld 3 developer acquires the rights to its superior previous game about salvaging spaceships, with ‘multiple’ new projects in the works

Blackbird Interactive has acquired full ownership of its game, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, from Focus Entertainment, granting the studio sole rights to the title and its intellectual property. The game involves dismantling decommissioned spaceships in a zero-gravity environment, dealing with hazardous materials, and explores themes of worker exploitation. Blackbird has also initiated the LYNX pioneer program to involve fans in future developments.

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August 5, 2025

Production company Lyrical opens new indie publishing arm

Lyrical Media has launched an indie publishing arm called Lyrical Games, led by Blake Rochkind, formerly of Private Division. The team includes professionals from Private Division, Devolver, Humble, and Microsoft. Lyrical Games has signed three projects, including one from Blackbird Interactive, known for Homeworld 3. The firm emphasizes that developers are often the best stewards of their games and aims to provide attractive deal terms while allowing developers to retain ownership of their intellectual property.

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August 4, 2025

This week in PC Games: a new Mafia, a bustling Homeworld homage, a cosmic lighthouse and some strange jigsaws

In the first week of RPS Post-Graham, the office atmosphere is chaotic, with a resident Viking serpent named Horace and a demanding news hub called the Maw. The wifi network frequently changes its name to "Execute Order 66." The staff is engaging in morale-boosting activities, including reminiscing about video game intros. New PC games introduced this week include: - Texnoplazm: A gun-fu brawl-o-shooter set in an urban landscape with sorcerous technology. - Tall Trails: An exploratron featuring a golem with a rocket-powered boot. - Static Dread: A game where players manage a lighthouse during a cosmic apocalypse. - Era One: A real-time space strategy simulation for fans of Homeworld. - Mafia: The Old Country: A game set in pre-WWI Sicily with car chases and shoot-outs. - The Royal Writ: A card game roguelite inspired by Inscryption and Monster Train. - Wildwood Down: A point-and-click comedy mystery featuring a protagonist with Down Syndrome. - Artis Impact: A pixel-art RPG with a unique aesthetic. - The Lilliput Workshop: An automation game inspired by Brio toy train sets. - Cleanfall: A game featuring a mining robot in a world of insects and airships. Staff activities include James creating buzzwords for graphics cards, Ollie working on a guide to Life, Jeremy lost in literary thoughts, and Mark battling his neighbors, the Ice Giants.

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July 28, 2025

This week in PC games: Hobbits, gigahorses, internet fixers, ninjas, hellships, junkbots and window cleaners

Graham is departing from RPS, marking a significant transition for the publication. New PC gaming releases this week include: - Fumes: A Mad Max-inspired open-world vehicular combat game. - Primal Planet: A side-scrolling metroidvania adventure featuring primordial humans. - Grounded 2: A sequel where tiny protagonists build homes and engage in turf wars. - Tales of the Shire: A game where players craft homes and impress neighbors with cooking. - Day Of The Shell: A turn-based tactical game set in a flooded world. - Sky The Scraper: A quirky window-cleaning simulator with life simulation elements. - Morgan: Metal Detective: A treasure-hunting game on a Cornish island. - Gold Gold Adventure Gold: A colony-building game with dungeon-diving heroes. - Tower Networking Inc: A management simulation for internet services in a tower. - Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound: A pixel-art reinterpretation of the classic series. - Mashina: A mining narrative set in a junkyard. - Hell Galaxy: An open-world space shooter with body horror elements. - Heartworm: A survival horror homage to 90's classics. - Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz: A curious addition. - Ikarus Parkour: A 3D tower-climbing game in vibrant environments. The RPS team is engaged in various personal projects, including interviews and other pursuits.

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July 19, 2025

More than a year after its last update, this forgotten RTS from the makers of Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak is being removed from Steam

The development team behind Crossfire: Legion announced they will cease active development and support for the tactical RPG. The game was initially introduced during the 2022 PC Gaming Show and launched in early access in May 2022, transitioning to full release in December 2022. Despite its potential, it struggled to build a dedicated player base. Players who own the game will retain access, but without future updates or support, which may affect multiplayer functionality over time. A demo is available on Steam, and a budget-friendly option for purchasing a Steam key is offered through Fanatical for .49.

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July 18, 2025

Civilization 6 Platinum Edition goes free to kick off Epic’s 2025 Summer Sale

The Epic Games Store's 2025 Summer Sale has launched, featuring discounted titles and a free giveaway of the Civilization 6 Platinum Edition, which includes the base game, the Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansions, and six DLC packs. The Platinum Edition is available for free until July 24, while the sale runs until August 1. Other discounted games include It Takes Two, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Alan Wake Remastered, Far Cry 5, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, and Titanfall 2 Ultimate Edition. The Epic Rewards program allows users to earn rewards on purchases that can be used for future discounts.

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March 29, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Mar. 28: Epic Games Store Spring Sale

The Epic Games Store Spring Sale features significant discounts on popular titles like the Deluxe Edition of Alan Wake 2, Until Dawn, and God of War Ragnarok. Other platforms, including GOG.com and Green Man Gaming, are also running Spring Sales. Steam's early access launch of Wreckfest 2 has a notable discount, and the Steam City Builder & Colony Sim Fest is ongoing. Call of Duty fans can find deals on Battle.net for Black Ops 6. Fanatical offers a Capcom Bundle where gamers can choose titles like The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles and Resident Evil 2 at various pricing options. Green Man Gaming provides a 15% discount on any PC game with the coupon code MAR15. Humble Choice is available for .99 per month, featuring games like Pacific Drive and Homeworld 3, with various pricing tiers for more games that activate on Steam.