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June 7, 2025

Sci-fi action adventure game End of Abyss announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Epic Games Publishing, in collaboration with Section 9 Interactive, will release the science-fiction action-adventure game End of Abyss in 2026. It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via the Epic Games Store. The game features a narrative centered around Cel, a young combat technician exploring a mysterious underground facility filled with intense combat and exploration. Key features include navigating a sprawling complex, facing overwhelming odds against terrifying creatures, and utilizing tools to uncover hidden areas.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

New ‘Game of Thrones’ PC Strategy Game ‘War for Westeros’ to Launch in 2026

PlaySide Studios, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Interactive, announced a new video game titled “Game of Thrones: War for Westeros” during the Summer Game Fest in Los Angeles. This PC real-time strategy game is inspired by George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series and allows players to command factions such as House Stark, House Lannister, House Targaryen, or the Night King. Players will engage in battles, forge alliances, and utilize unique strategies and heroes from each faction. The game features skirmish matches and a campaign across the Seven Kingdoms, where decisions impact the struggle for dominance. This marks a shift for Warner Bros. Interactive, which has primarily focused on mobile titles for the “Game of Thrones” franchise. A trailer for the game has been released.

Winsage

June 6, 2025

Breathe new life into your PC with this Microsoft bundle for $46

The All-in-One Microsoft Office Pro 2019 for Windows lifetime license, along with the Windows 11 Pro Bundle, is available for .97, reduced from 9. This offer is valid until July 20. The bundle includes Windows 11 Pro, which features an AI assistant named Copilot, DirectX 12 Ultimate for improved graphics, enhanced security measures, and integration with Microsoft Teams. It also provides lifetime access to Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019, which includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, and Access, along with new analysis capabilities in Excel, enhanced presentation tools in PowerPoint, and updated features in Outlook.

Winsage

June 5, 2025

Windows 11’s Microsoft Store Gets Smarter Search and Copilot Integration

The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is being transformed with a reimagined search experience that is more intuitive and responsive to user intent, utilizing signals like app updates and ratings for improved relevance. New product page badges will highlight applications with artificial intelligence capabilities. A Copilot button will be added to product pages for users in the United States, allowing them to ask questions about apps and compare products side by side. A "Discover More" section will curate related content based on user interests, and personalized home pages will adapt to individual user habits and trends. Additionally, integration of Store apps within Windows Search will allow users to install apps directly from search results, and new app suggestions will be tested in the "Open with" context menu for Insiders on the Beta Channel.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

The secret stand-out of Sony’s State of Play was the bizarre resurrection of Deus Ex’s PS2 version

Deus Ex, originally released for the PlayStation 2 in 2002, is being re-released for the PlayStation 5 in 2025 through Sony's PS+ service. The updated version features a reimagined orchestral soundtrack, enhanced character models, and transformed cutscenes into full CGI sequences. The protagonist JC Denton has a more human-like neck, and characters can now express emotions like smiling. The revival aims to preserve gaming history and narrative-driven gameplay. There is potential for the Embracer Group to explore its library of intellectual properties, possibly reviving other lesser-known titles for modern platforms.

Winsage

June 5, 2025

Turbocharge your workflow for just $15 with Windows 11 Pro

Windows 11 Pro is priced at .97 and is designed to enhance productivity with features such as a powerful search function, improved voice typing, and snap layouts. It includes advanced security measures like BitLocker encryption, biometric login, and built-in antivirus protection. The operating system offers specialized applications, including Hyper-V, Azure AD, Smart App Control, Windows Sandbox, Windows Studio Effects, and TPM 2.0. It supports entertainment with DirectX 12 Ultimate graphics and features an AI-powered assistant called Copilot that can answer questions, enhance writing, and assist with Windows tasks. The offer for Windows 11 Pro is available through StackSocial, with prices subject to change.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

Summer Game Fest 2025 preview: The big games and developers to expect at Friday’s livestream

E3 has transitioned into the Summer Game Fest, led by Geoff Keighley, featuring a livestream on June 6 at 2 pm Pacific on YouTube. New developers include Raw Power Games, working on a medieval sandbox game, and Soft Rains, developing a sci-fi action game. Big studios like 505 Games, 2K Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Projekt, Embark, IO Interactive, Square Enix, Techland, Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games, Pearl Abyss, and Sega are expected to showcase new titles or updates. Additional partners include 1047 Games, Amazon Games, Annapurna Interactive, Atari, Bellring Games, Blumhouse Games, Coffee Stain, Devolver Digital, Dotemu, Dreamhaven, Enhance, Focus Entertainment, Frontier, Funcom, iam8bit Presents, Kakao Games, Kinetic Games, Kuro Games, Level Infinite, Magic the Gathering, Megabit, Meta Quest, Mundfish, NCSoft, Nekki, Neowiz, Netmarble, Niantic, Nintendo Switch 2, Nuverse, Playstack, PlaySide, PM Studios, Razer, Supermassive Games, Xsolla, and Yacht Club Games. An "intense body horror" game titled ILL and beta access to Soulframe will also be featured, with Hideo Kojima confirmed to attend.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

CHARTS: Elden Ring Nightreign debuts at Steam No.1

Nightreign, an Elden Ring spin-off, became the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending June 3rd, having sold over 3.5 million copies since its release on May 30th. Pre-orders for Nightreign ranked sixth on the Steam charts. Counter-Strike 2 was in second place, followed by the Steam Deck in third. Pre-orders for Stellar Blade, set to release on June 11th, were fourth, while F1 25 debuted at fifth. Helldivers 2 dropped to sixth, Marvel Rivals returned to seventh, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time fell to eighth, The Last of Us Part 1 was ninth, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rounded out the top ten.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Zynga closes Echtra Games

Echtra Games, the studio behind Torchlight 3, has been closed by Zynga as part of a strategic realignment of resources. Established by Max Schaefer, Echtra was acquired by Zynga in 2021 and had been working on an unannounced cross-platform RPG. The closure ends development on future titles and raises concerns among employees, although Zynga has pledged to support them during the transition.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Threepeats Atop Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 1

The Minecraft Movie is being developed to adapt the popular block-building game into a cinematic experience, aiming to appeal to both gamers and newcomers. The film will explore the game's lore and creativity while introducing new characters and plotlines, and it is being produced in collaboration with Mojang Studios to maintain the game's core principles. It is expected to feature stunning visuals that reflect the game's blocky aesthetic and target a wider audience, including families. The success of the film could influence future adaptations of video games into movies.