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May 27, 2025

This week in PC games: Elden Ring Nightreign and a giantess dating sim

The author woke up at 6 AM on a bank holiday and observed a squirrel in a treehouse. A wave of new PC games is set to launch this week, including: - May 27: - Sol Cesto: A caffeinated roguelike in Steam early access with a unique art style. - Small Spaces: An interior design toolkit for small apartments. - May 28: - To A T: An adventure game featuring a boy in a T-pose and a sandwich-making giraffe. - Kabuto Park: A creature collector inspired by beetle battles. - May 29: - Islands & Trains: A sandbox city builder. - May 30: - Debugging Hero: An ARPG with a magical sword that allows players to manipulate enemy stats. - Deadly Quiet: An immersive sim and 4-player co-op horror game. - Doodle Empires: A strategy game where players draw their own territories. The author also mentioned needing to attend to a squirrel funeral and clean up a mess caused by the Snickers bar.

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May 21, 2025

Fanatical’s May Madness Sale Is Here To Bolster Your Steam Backlog Before Summer

Fanatical's May Madness sale offers significant discounts on a wide range of PC games until June 1. The Star Wars Collection, featuring 14 classic titles, is available for .49, a nearly 80% discount from its regular price of .99. A Spin to Win promotion allows customers spending or more on a single order to win bonus games and coupon codes, with every order also receiving a 5% discount code for future purchases. Other notable deals include Alien: Isolation - The Collection for .31 (originally .99), Helldivers 2 for .49 (down from .99), Frostpunk 2 for .49 (originally .99), and Persona 3 Reload for .49 (was .99). Additional titles include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a discounted price (original price not specified) and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for .79 (originally .99). Non-RPG options include Dynasty Warriors: Origins for .39 (was .99) and the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for .79 (originally .99). All games purchased are delivered as official keys for platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store.

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May 19, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (May 19, 2025)

Steam introduces approximately a dozen new games daily. Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: - Release: May 17 - Developer: Galla The Precinct: - Release: May 14 - Developer: Fallen Tree Games Ltd - Features a cop drama set in a fictional 1980s American city with a top-down perspective and cop simulation elements. Neon Hearts City: - Release: May 14 - Developer: Cosmic Void - A retro-styled point-and-click adventure featuring a private investigator in a cyberpunk setting. The Slormancer: - Release: May 14 - Developer: Slormite Studios - A pixelated action RPG with intricate skill trees and over 150 elemental skills and passives. Manivore: - Release: May 13 - Developer: Farkas Interactive - A horror game where players investigate sinister activities using a camera, solving puzzles and engaging in stealth sequences.

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May 10, 2025

Steam Users Can Get 3 Games for Free for a Limited Time

Three Steam titles are being offered for free for a limited time. 1. Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered - A remastered action-adventure game from 2003, typically priced at .99, is available for free through Fanatical with a newsletter subscription until May 15 or while supplies last. It has a 78% approval rating from 581 user reviews. 2. Furi Demake – The Chain - This game has been free since November 30, 2023, but will require a purchase starting June 23, with pricing yet to be determined. It has a 92% approval rating from 331 user reviews. 3. The Flayed Man - This narrative-driven horror game has been free since its release on April 17, but will change to a paid model on May 17, with future pricing uncertain. It holds a 90% approval rating from 128 user reviews. Furi Demake – The Chain is verified for play on Steam Deck, while Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered is marked as playable. The status of The Flayed Man on the Steam Deck is uncertain.

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May 7, 2025

I pride myself on keeping up with Steam’s under-the-radar gems, but April was packed with enough new games to keep me busy for the rest of 2025

In April 2025, over 100 games launched, with notable titles including Blue Prince and Clair Obscur, the latter receiving significant attention. Clair Obscur was released on April 22nd and has a 94% rating from 39 reviews. Maliki: Poison Of The Past, inspired by a French comic, was released on April 20th. Mythical Concept Starnaut, a narrative-driven game, was released on April 28th with a 97% rating from 45 reviews. Bionic Bay, a stylish platformer, was released on April 17th and has a 90% rating from 264 reviews. Asura The Striker, released on April 23rd, has a 93% rating from 49 reviews. Traveler's Refrain, an action RPG, was released on April 11th with a 92% rating from 26 reviews. Voidborn, a low-fi shooter, was released on April 7th with a 90% rating from 262 reviews. I, Robot, a reimagining of an arcade classic, was released on April 17th and has a 95% rating from 20 reviews. Lab Rat, a dystopian comedy, was released on April 15th with a 97% rating from 188 reviews. Peppered: An Existential Platformer, released on April 7th, has a 95% rating from 266 reviews. Repose, a workplace horror game, was released on April 14th and has a 90% rating from 74 reviews.

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May 6, 2025

Here’s what’s happening in PC games this week

- Drop Duchy: A game merging Tetris mechanics with kingdom management. - Best Served Cold: A murder mystery visual novel set in a speakeasy in an alternate history European city. - Among Us 3D: A game focused on betrayal among friends. - Deck Of Haunts: A deckbuilding game set in a maniacal mansion. - Paradox Interactive is hinting at a new title, codenamed "Project Caesar," possibly a new installment in the Europa Universalis series. - The Midnight Walk: A first-person horror game featuring unsettling doll heads. - Revenge Of The Savage Planet: A sequel to a sci-fi action-adventure game with cooperative gameplay. - Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall: A kingdom management game inspired by Slavic folklore. - Sonic Rumble: An entry in the Sonic franchise with mixed reception. - Anoxia Station: A strategy game with a petrochemical horror theme, inspired by Frostpunk.

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April 30, 2025

CHARTS: Oblivion remaster shoots to No.1 on Steam debut

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was the top performer on Steam for the week ending April 29th, following its unexpected launch on April 22nd. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted in third. The Steam Deck held the fourth position, and Schedule 1 fell to fifth. MahjongSoul returned to the Top 100, securing sixth place due to a crossover event. REPO declined to seventh, PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to eighth, Once Human climbed to ninth, and Marvel Rivals rounded out the top ten in tenth place. Steam Top Ten for the Week Ending April 29th: 1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), Catfood Studio 7. REPO, Semiwork 8. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 9. Once Human, Starry Studio 10. Marvel Rivals, NetEase

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April 29, 2025

Devs lament Oblivion Remastered’s surprise release as Todd Howard eats their lunch: ‘I noticed a complete stop in game sales from about 2 pm onward on Oblivion day’

Launching a video game is complex and challenging, especially for indie developers competing against major titles like GTA 6. Bethesda's announcement of Oblivion Remastered negatively impacted smaller developers, as its release on April 22 coincided with the launch of indie games like Post Trauma and Starless Abyss, leading to visibility issues. Developers reported significant revenue drops; Brian Bucklew estimated a 10-20% decrease in daily revenue, while Francisco González experienced a complete halt in sales after Oblivion's launch. This pattern of major releases overshadowing smaller games has been observed previously, such as with Monster Hunter Wilds in March.

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April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

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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