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July 10, 2025

One of the Best Star Wars Games Is Now Free

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, originally released in 1997, is available for free through Prime Gaming for Amazon Prime subscribers until August 11. Players need a PC capable of running the game and a free GOG account to access it. The game is a first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe, featuring Kyle Katarn and includes ten weapons and over twelve Force powers. It has a Metacritic score of 91 and is recognized as one of the finest games of its time. Once redeemed, the game remains accessible indefinitely.

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July 10, 2025

Amazon MGM Hires Charlie Coleman as International Marketing Chief

Amazon MGM has appointed Charlie Coleman as its head of international marketing, based in London, reporting to Sue Kroll. Coleman previously worked at Disney and Warner Bros., where he became EVP of international marketing and led campaigns for films like “The Batman” and “Dune.” His appointment is part of a trend of former Warner executives joining Amazon MGM, which is preparing for a full theatrical release schedule starting in 2026, including films like “Project Hail Mary” and “Masters of the Universe.”

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July 9, 2025

Amazon offers four more free games for Prime Day, including Marvel’s Midnight Suns

The 2025 edition of Prime Day has introduced four new games for Prime Gaming subscribers: Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, and Football Manager 2024. Most games can be redeemed through the Epic Games Store, except for Dark Forces II, which is available via GOG. Dark Forces II follows Kyle Katarn's journey as he infiltrates the Empire. Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a notable survival horror game known for its "sanity" gameplay feature. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is a tactical RPG praised for its strategic gameplay and storytelling. Football Manager 2024 is available for free to Prime members until July 11, while the other titles will be accessible throughout the month. Additionally, Amazon is offering significant discounts on the Luna Controller in various regions, with a 43% price reduction in the US and bundled offers available for Prime members.

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July 8, 2025

Amazon is giving away four free games for Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Day 2025 is scheduled from July 8 to July 11. Prime Gaming members can access a selection of free PC games, including: - Saints Row IV - Star Wars: Rebellion - Saints Row 2 - Toem - Dungeon of the Endless Definitive Edition - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered - Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II - Marvel's Midnight Suns - Amnesia: The Dark Descent - Football Manager 2024 Additionally, July's standard lineup of free titles includes: - Boxes: Lost Fragments - Paquerette Down the Bunburrows - Endless Space 2 - Besiege: The Splintered Sea DLC - Venba - I Love Finding Wild Friends - Heroes of Loot Prime Gaming offers a rotating selection of free downloadable PC games each month, which members can keep forever, and includes a free monthly subscription to a Twitch channel and access to free in-game content for various titles. An Amazon Prime subscription costs £8.99 per month or £95 annually.

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July 5, 2025

I wouldn’t be able to use my gaming PC without this one mod

Special K is a versatile utility for PC gaming that enhances gameplay across various titles. It features a frame rate limiter that improves consistency, surpassing Nvidia's built-in limiter in minimum frame rates during tests. Special K allows users to force games into borderless or exclusive fullscreen modes, enable Nvidia Reflex, adjust DLSS settings, and link input devices to specific applications. It also addresses HDR support issues by enabling HDR injection in games that lack native support, with extensive customization options for HDR settings. Originally developed to fix problems in PC ports like Fallout 4 and Batman: Arkham Knight, it has evolved to optimize a wide range of games, including Elden Ring, Monster Hunter: World, and Final Fantasy VII Remake. Special K has limitations with online games due to anti-cheat concerns but is highly applicable for single-player titles. The introduction of the SKIF GUI has made it more accessible for users.

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July 1, 2025

Prime Gaming July Content Update: Boxes: Lost Fragments, Paquerette Down the Bunburrows and More

Prime Gaming is offering a selection of free games for Prime members in July, including: - Boxes: Lost Fragments - Paquerette Down the Bunburrows - ENDLESS™ Space 2 Definitive Edition - Besiege: The Splintered Sea DLC - Venba - I Love Finding Wild Friends Collector’s Edition - Heroes of Loot From June 17 to July 7, six PC games will be available for free: - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - STAR WARS™: Rebellion - Saints Row 2 - TOEM - Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ Definitive Edition - Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft Prime Gaming members can access games on Amazon Luna in July, including: - Death Stranding Director’s Cut - Smurfs Kart - World War Z - Hollow Knight - Monster Truck Championship — Rebel Hunter Edition - DUSK - Fortnite (various modes) - Fallout New Vegas: Ultimate Edition - Rainbow Six Siege Exclusive retail deals for Prime members on Amazon Luna include bundles with the Amazon Luna Controller and Fire TV Sticks, available until July 11. Prime members can play EA SPORTS FC™ 25 for free during weekends on July 19-20 and July 26-27.

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June 28, 2025

4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Pixel graphics emerged as a limitation of hardware capabilities but have been embraced as an artistic choice, especially in indie games. A criterion of at least ten years since release is used to define "retro" games. Papers, Please: Players act as a border checkpoint officer in a totalitarian state, balancing duty and family needs. The game utilizes pixel art for its static user interface and characters, maintaining its unique visual identity over a decade later. Platform: Steam. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Known for its iconic pixel art, the game features vibrant landscapes that complement its amusement park theme. Its late-90s aesthetic remains impressive even two decades after release. Shovel Knight: Launched over a decade ago, it pays homage to retro 2D platformers with an 8-bit-inspired aesthetic. The game blends nostalgia with originality, featuring backgrounds that enhance gameplay. Backyard Baseball: A late '90s arcade-style baseball simulation known for its distinctive art style and memorable characters. The pixelated character models are well-defined, showcasing impressive pixel artistry. Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch. PC games may not always match the pixel artistry of console games from the 80s and 90s, but there are many iconic pixel art games from that era and the early 2010s.

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June 27, 2025

2025 Steam Summer Sale Begins

Valve has launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, which started at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will run until July 10, 2025. Players can earn free stickers through their Discovery Queue while browsing discounted titles. The main storefront has been redesigned to highlight significant price reductions on various games, including several that were featured in last year's sale. Highlighted discounts include: - Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) - Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) - Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) - Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) - Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) - Gris – .49 (90% off) - House Flipper – .49 (90% off) - Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) - Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) - Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) - Steamworld Dig – [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Valve has officially launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, a highly anticipated event for PC gaming enthusiasts. This year’s sale commenced at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will continue until July 10, 2025. As is customary, players can explore their Discovery Queue to earn free stickers while browsing through an array of discounted titles. The main storefront has also undergone a slight redesign, showcasing significant price reductions on various games. Notably, several of these titles were featured in last year's sale, offering a second chance for those who may have missed out. Highlighted Discounts This year, a selection of games has been particularly spotlighted for their remarkable discounts. Here are some of the standout offers: Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) Gris – .49 (90% off) House Flipper – .49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Image via Atlus Jenni Lada | Published: Jun 26, 2025 05:00 pm Valve announced that the 2025 Steam Summer Sale is now live and covers an array of PC games. It will run 10am PT/1pm ET on July 10, 2025. As usual, going through your Discovery Queue can earn you free stickers. The storefront’s main page also reorganized a bit to show deep discounts. However, given how these go, many are also titles that were reduced last year in case you missed them. Recommended Videos A number of titles were called out this year as being especially cheap. Here are some of the most notable discounts on some major PC games available during the sale. Blasphemous – $2.49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – $4.99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – $3.99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – $1.49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – $4.79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – $4.79 (60% off) Gris – $1.49 (90%) House Flipper – $2.49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – $2.99 (90% off) Moonlighter – $2.99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – $2.99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – $0.89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – $2.99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – $3.89 (87% off) Undertale – $2.49 (75% off) As for Steam Deck, here are some of the most notable 2025 Summer Sale discounts that Valve noted are among the ones most-played on handheld gaming PCs. Balatro – $13.49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – $47.99 (20% off) Blue Prince – $25.49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $15.99 (60% off) Elden Ring – $35.99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – $11.19 (20% off) Hades 2 – $26.99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – $29.99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – $7.49 (50% off) Lies of P – $29.99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – $9.89 (67% off) Palworld – $22.49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – $23.99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – $19.99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – $7.49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale on PC games is in effect until July 10, 2025. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) Undertale – .49 (75% off) Steam Deck Discounts For those utilizing the Steam Deck, Valve has also highlighted several popular titles that are now available at attractive prices during the sale: Balatro – .49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) Lies of P – .99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) Palworld – .49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale promises an exciting opportunity for gamers to expand their libraries at significantly reduced prices, ensuring that both seasoned players and newcomers can find something to enjoy. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].89 (91% off) - Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) - Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) - Undertale – .49 (75% off) For Steam Deck users, notable discounts include: - Balatro – .49 (10% off) - Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) - Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) - Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) - Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) - Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) - Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) - Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) - Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) - Lies of P – .99 (50% off) - Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) - Palworld – .49 (25% off) - Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) - Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) - Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off)

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June 20, 2025

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition Joins GOG PC Preservation Program

GOG has added Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition to its Preservation Program catalog for PC. The standalone game is priced at .99, while a bundle with the HD Collection of the first three games is available for .99. During a promotional sale until July 2, 2025, the standalone game is offered at .49, and the bundle at .84. The game features Nero as the main character and includes additional characters and modes. The GOG version is DRM-free, compatible with Windows 10 and 11, supports Cloud Saves, and includes all downloadable content. A trailer for the game is available. GOG has previously collaborated with Capcom on titles like Breath of Fire IV and the Dino Crisis series. Devil May Cry 4 is available on multiple platforms, while the Special Edition is specifically for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

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June 12, 2025

Summer Game Fest no-shows: 9 big games that were absent from 2025’s showcases

Fable was absent from the Summer Game Fest, leaving fans concerned about its progress. Everwild, announced in 2019, remains mysterious with rumors of a complete overhaul. Details about Blade are scarce, raising questions about its future. Kingdom Hearts 4 has been quiet since its announcement, with only scattered screenshots available. Marathon's absence from the showcase raises concerns about its development and market readiness. The Splinter Cell Remake has shifted focus to a TV adaptation, with development setbacks causing frustration among fans. Beyond Good & Evil 2 has the longest development time in gaming history, with ongoing uncertainty about its release. Hollow Knight: Silksong has experienced delays, with fans awaiting more substantial updates despite a brief gameplay glimpse.