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April 17, 2025

A pair of Armored Core games are being freed from their 2000s Japanese mobile phone prison with an upcoming PC port

Armored Core, a series from FromSoftware, has gained popularity since its debut on the PlayStation 1. PC players recently accessed the franchise with Armored Core 6, and two more titles are on the way, though they will not have English language options. Developer G-Mode is set to release Armored Core Mobile Mission and its sequel, Mobile Mission 2, on Steam, with the first installment launching on April 30th. The original Mobile Mission offers a top-down shooter experience with mech customization, while the sequel aims for a more immersive gameplay experience. G-Mode is also porting Shin Megami Tensei titles, Tokyo Requiem and 20XX, to modern platforms, although release dates for these are not confirmed.

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March 18, 2025

Overclocked Nintendo Switch Modded With 8GB RAM Can Run Kingdom Hearts III, Resident Evil 2 Remake and Other PC Games Surprisingly Well

The Nintendo Switch, eight years after its launch, continues to demonstrate impressive capabilities. A YouTube user tested an overclocked version of the Switch with 8 GB of RAM running 20 PC games, including titles like Dead Space and Kingdom Hearts III. The performance results varied, with demanding games like Rise of the Tomb Raider struggling, while others like Kingdom Hearts III performed well at lower resolutions. The challenges in porting games to the Switch stem from its limited specifications and RAM. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, expected to launch later this year, aims to address these challenges, although it may not match the power of the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X. An upcoming Nintendo Direct on April 2nd will provide more information about the new system's capabilities.

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December 10, 2024

Expect The Game Awards to be big this year: here’s what’s confirmed to show up

Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event will take place on December 12, 2024, at 4:30 PM Pacific in Los Angeles and is expected to last three and a half hours. It will be available to watch on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and TikTok Live. Notable announcements expected include new projects from Hazelight Studio, a trailer for Borderlands 4, updates on Palworld and Dying Light: The Beast, a global reveal for Mafia: The Old Country, and updates on the Warframe 1999 expansion. Hideo Kojima is confirmed to present an award, but expectations for a new Death Stranding 2 trailer are low. Speculation includes potential announcements for Resident Evil 9, GTA 6, Silksong, and projects from Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Insomniac, and Square Enix. Additionally, there is interest in news from IO Interactive about their James Bond game and Playdead Games regarding their third title.

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November 28, 2024

Steam Autumn Sale 2024: The best deals we’ve spotted

Valve has launched the Steam Autumn Sale for 2024, featuring discounts on thousands of game titles. Notable deals include Dragon’s Dogma 2 for AUD 7.53, Metaphor ReFantazio for AUD 4.21, and early access to Hades 2 for AUD 7.55. Discounts are available on classic games such as Silent Hill 2, Ghost of Tsushima, and the Resident Evil franchise. Some highlighted deals include: - Against the Storm – AUD 9.97 (-50%) - Assassin’s Creed Mirage – AUD 19.98 (-60%) - Crusader Kings 3 – AUD 8.98 (-70%) - Darkest Dungeon – AUD 7.92 (-92%) - Diablo 4 – AUD 29.97 (-40%) - Divinity: Original Sin 2 – AUD 14.48 (-70%) - Monster Hunter Rise – AUD 24.24 (-75%) - Resident Evil 4 – AUD 29.97 (-50%) - Star Wars Jedi Survivor – AUD 24.98 (-75%) - Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – AUD 9.99 (-80%) Prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD).

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November 18, 2024

The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)

This second half of the year has seen a variety of PC game releases, prompting a revisit of the Best PC Games feature. The selection includes blockbuster hits, indie titles, multiplayer adventures, and expansions, while previous selections from 2023 and 2022 remain valuable and are available at discounts. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Genre: Action - Similar: Space Marine, Gears of War, Evil West - Graphics: Beautiful - Gameplay: Third-person shooter, hack 'n' slash, optional multiplayer modes Tactical Breach Wizards - Genre: Turn-based tactics - Similar: Into the Breach, XCOM 2, Invisible, Inc - Graphics: Simple, satisfying - Gameplay: Strategy, isometric view, upgradable characters, level editor Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred - Genre: Rogue-like bullet-hell - Similar: Soulstone Survivors, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Brotato - Graphics: Retro 8-bit style - Gameplay: Autoshooter, top-down, addictive Card Game - Genre: Card game - Similar: Poker Quest: Swords and Spades, Dicey Dungeons, Slay the Spire - Graphics: Simple - Gameplay: Deckbuilder, roguelike Silent Hill 2 - Genre: Survival horror - Similar: Silent Hill series, Resident Evil games, Alan Wake - Graphics: Modern overhaul, ray tracing - Gameplay: Third-person view, puzzles, shooter Black Myth: Wukong - Genre: Action role-playing - Similar: God of War, Star Wars Jedi games, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Nioh 2 - Graphics: Exceptional visuals - Gameplay: Soulslike elements, combat-focused, RPG-light Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Genre: Role-playing game - Similar: Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy 7 remakes, Tales of Arise, Kingdom Hearts III - Graphics: Stunning visuals - Gameplay: Real-time fighting with pause, AI companions, choice and consequence, puzzles, exploration, leveling, relationship building.

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August 18, 2024

Epic Games’ free games have been working out great, but a lot of the store’s exclusives “were not good investments” says CEO Tim Sweeney

Epic Games has been offering free games weekly since 2018 as a strategy for user acquisition, which has proven to be cost-effective compared to traditional advertising methods. CEO Tim Sweeney stated that the costs of acquiring users through free games are significantly lower than through platforms like Facebook or Google Ads. This initiative not only attracts new players but also increases sales for developers' other titles. Despite the success of the free games program, Epic has faced challenges with exclusive titles, where some investments in exclusivity did not yield the expected results.

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August 3, 2024

Behold the power of PC gamers: The complete $100 Kingdom Hearts collection jumps 396 ranks in monthly sales chart immediately after coming to Steam

The Kingdom Hearts series has transitioned to Steam after a three-year exclusivity with the Epic Game Store, resulting in a 396-place jump in U.S. monthly sales rankings by July. The Kingdom Hearts: Integrum Masterpiece collection, which includes ten titles, was initially launched in 2021 as an Epic Game Store exclusive and debuted on Steam on June 13. The collection is priced at £85, making it the most expensive in the franchise's history. Players who purchased the game on the Epic Game Store before the Steam announcement had the option to refund their purchases, except for the rhythm spin-off, Melody of Memory. Resources are available for newcomers to navigate the series' narrative and gameplay, especially with Kingdom Hearts 4 anticipated.