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December 3, 2025

Get 23 Steam Deck-Ready PC Games With This Fanatical Deal

Fanatical's Bundlefestive 2025 event runs from December 1 to December 5, 2025, offering savings on PC games with new bundles launched daily. The event features the Killer Bundle Winter 2025 Edition, which is Fanatical's 1,500th PC game bundle deal, and the Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundlefestive Edition. The Build Your Own Play on the Go Bundle includes 23 games optimized for Steam Deck, such as Tyrant's Realm and Wolfenstein: The New Order. The pricing starts at for three games, decreasing with more selections. The Killer Bundle offers a variety of genres, starting at .75 for five games, with further discounts for larger selections.

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November 18, 2025

Legendary game designer, programmer, Space Invaders champion, and LGBTQ trailblazer Rebecca Heineman has died

Rebecca Heineman, a pioneering figure in the gaming industry, passed away at the age of 62 following a recent cancer diagnosis. She was the first officially recognized U.S. champion of a video game, winning a national Space Invaders tournament in 1980. Over her career, she contributed to 67 games and was known for her programming skills, including porting titles like Wolfenstein 3D and Baldur's Gate. Heineman publicly embraced her identity as a transgender woman and was an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion and diversity in technology. She faced an aggressive cancer diagnosis in early 2024, prompting her to seek support through GoFundMe for treatment costs. After her passing, tributes from the gaming community highlighted her contributions to foundational games and her kindness towards others.

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November 17, 2025

PlayStation May ‘Pull Back’ on Massive Games Releasing on PC—What Does This Mean?

PlayStation is reportedly reconsidering its strategy regarding the release of major titles on PC, potentially tightening exclusivity for future game releases. This shift may be influenced by the resurgence of Valve's Steam Machine, which targets the console market and has increased the popularity of the Steam Deck. Speculation suggests that Sony may keep first-party games exclusive to its consoles, similar to Nintendo's approach, which encourages investment in their hardware. PlayStation has historically delayed PC ports of its titles, such as God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man, while Microsoft favors simultaneous releases on consoles and PCs.

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October 15, 2025

The videogame that started it all gets a roguelike reimagining 53 years after launch, and it’s free to try

Devolver Digital and Kenny Sun have released Ball x Pit, a roguelike game that reimagines the classic Pong. Kenny Sun is known for his minimalist design but has opted for a maximalist style in this game, featuring vibrant chaos and frenetic gameplay. Players must redirect streams of ammunition, reminiscent of Pong, while incorporating roguelike mechanics such as optimizing builds and engaging in multiple rounds. Ball x Pit is available on Steam for .99 / £11.69, with a demo offered for players to try before purchasing.

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October 11, 2025

Steam Has 3 New Free PC Games Everyone Can Download

Three new free PC games have been released on Steam without microtransactions, although their compatibility with the Steam Deck is marked as "Unknown." One game has a 100% user approval rating, another has a 97% rating, and the third has not received enough reviews for a rating. - Spray N’ Pray: A nostalgic boomer shooter with a 97% approval rating, where players navigate a demon-infested cathedral as Justinian with dual revolvers. - Unknown Fluffy Objects: A third-person puzzle game featuring a dog named Buddy herding sheep while preventing a UFO from abducting them, with a 100% user rating. - The Last Shores: A top-down, 3D solar-punk adventure where players explore an abandoned island as a GREEN-CORP University graduate, with user feedback indicating it is a decent free game.

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October 10, 2025

Ex-Skyrim dev and DnD writer says Baldur’s Gate 3 knocks its competition out of the park, and he’d probably know best

Bruce Nesmith, a veteran of the Dungeons and Dragons universe and former creative director at TSR, praised Baldur's Gate 3 as the pinnacle of DnD gaming. He commended Larian Studios for their work on the game, noting its seamless integration with 5E rules and connection to DnD traditions. Nesmith highlighted the game's narrative, where every decision matters, and appreciated its graphics and voice acting. He stated that Baldur's Gate 3 stands at the top of the list for translating the tabletop DnD experience into video game form, surpassing even Baldur's Gate 2.

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October 10, 2025

Beloved Team Fortress 2 mod scraps Steam beta because of weird Valve red tape, and it may need to rebrand

Valve's legacy in competitive multiplayer gaming includes iconic titles like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike, while Team Fortress 2 remains popular due to periodic updates. Team Fortress 2 Classic, a mod aimed at recapturing the game's early feel, has recently launched on Steam but faces challenges. Its open beta has been canceled due to Valve's stipulation that a Steam application cannot serve as both a mod and a demo. Eminoma, the team behind the mod, is optimistic about a full release despite this setback. Recent updates to Steamworks documentation require mods to have distinct identities, leading to potential rebranding for Team Fortress 2 Classic. Eminoma plans to provide updates soon, and the mod is currently available for download on its official website.

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October 10, 2025

Heroes of Might and Magic 2 and 3 join Game Pass PC today

Xbox Game Pass has added two classic titles, Heroes of Might and Magic II Gold and Heroes of Might and Magic III Complete, for subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Both games will be available on October 9th as part of the Ubisoft+ Classics collection. Additionally, a lineup of new games for October includes Hogwarts Legacy, Little Rocket Lab, Sopa – Tale of the Stolen Potato, Super Market Simulator, The Casting of Frank Stone, BALL X PIT, The Grinch: Christmas Adventures, Pax Dei, Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, Evil West, Bounty Star, PowerWash Simulator 2, Super Fantasy Kingdom via Game Preview, and The Outer Worlds 2.

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September 23, 2025

Humble’s Remedy Games 30th Anniversary Bundle Is Offering $238 Worth of Remedy Games for $27

Humble has released the Remedy Games 30th Anniversary Bundle, featuring 10 iconic titles from Remedy Entertainment, valued at 0, available for a price of . The bundle includes games such as Alan Wake 2 (Deluxe Edition), Quantum Break, Control Ultimate Edition, and Max Payne. While most games are available on Steam for Windows, the Deluxe Edition and Remastered version of Alan Wake 2 are exclusive to the Epic Games Store. A minimum payment of grants access to eight games, including Quantum Break and Control Ultimate Edition, while a contribution of at least secures four games, including Max Payne and its sequel. The bundle is available for 18 days, and a coupon for FBC: Firebreak is applicable only in the Humble store.

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September 12, 2025

GOG wants to revive more classic Japanese games on PC: ‘Working with Japanese partners often requires demonstrating both technical capability and cultural understanding’

GOG, formerly known as Good Old Games, is committed to game preservation and has been actively securing iconic titles for over a decade. Senior PR representative Piotr Gnyp highlighted the challenges of negotiations, citing that some can take years, such as the case with Diablo. GOG has successfully reintroduced Japanese classics like Silent Hill 4: The Room, early Metal Gear entries, and the original Castlevania and Contra games. They also negotiated with Capcom to re-release Dino Crisis and the first three Resident Evil games. In late 2024, GOG launched a preservation initiative that included the re-release of Breath of Fire 4. However, GOG faces challenges such as delisting games due to rights issues and external pressures advocating for the removal of specific titles. In response, GOG offered 13 adult-themed games for free to reinforce their commitment to game preservation. Gnyp emphasized the importance of preserving games as many disappear from distribution each year, which poses a risk to preservation efforts.