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June 15, 2026

Gothic 1 Remake PC Performance Analysis

THQ Nordic announced the Gothic 1 Remake for PC, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking was conducted on a high-end setup featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor and various GPUs, including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT and NVIDIA RTX 4090. The game offers extensive graphics settings and supports technologies like NVIDIA DLSS 4.5 and AMD FSR 3.1. It does not include a built-in benchmark tool, so testing was done in a demanding scene. At 1080p with Very High settings, it consistently achieves 60FPS across many GPUs. At 1440p, leading NVIDIA GPUs maintained frame rates above 60FPS, while AMD's RX 9070XT and RX 7900XTX averaged 70FPS and 68FPS, respectively. For Native 4K at Very High settings, the NVIDIA RTX 5090 delivered a minimum of 65FPS. The game scales well with graphics presets, achieving over 60FPS at lower settings. DLSS 4.5 improved performance significantly, with frame rates exceeding 100FPS in some scenarios. The graphics are impressive, though character models may not match the quality of top-tier titles. Minor traversal stutters were noted but did not significantly impact gameplay. Overall, the game performs well across various PC configurations, especially at 1080p with compatible monitors.

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June 8, 2026

This week in PC games: some enormous space sims and strategy games, plus a cheery prop hunt where you paint your own camouflage

The Summer Game Fest featured a new installment of Duskers and glimpses of a Fumito Ueda game. The following PC games were released or are in early access: - Atre: Dominance Wars - A turn-based fantasy kingdom builder available in early access, featuring four factions and a campaign. - Rakeo - A puzzle-platformer where players collect cookies in a 2D environment. - NBA The Run - A 3v3 street basketball game with vibrant visuals and humorous camera work. - Meccha Chameleon - A multiplayer hide-and-seek game focused on camouflage. - SAND: Raiders of Sophie - A PvPvE looting game involving warmechs. - 33 Immortals - A cooperative roguelike from the developers of Spiritfarer. - SpaceCraft - An early access game about exploring and transforming planets into a trading empire. - Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions - An early access spin-off of Astroneer for teams of cosmonauts. - Don't Let It Starve - A game about crafting bento boxes for a creature. The Treehouse will focus on interviews and impressions from the Summer Game Fest, with no further announcements allowed.

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June 6, 2026

Metal Gear-inspired survival horror game SHE (Seraphim Helix Experiment) announced for PC

Publisher Weird Ghosts and developer Rocket Adrift are collaborating on a new project titled SHE (Seraphim Helix Experiment), which is inspired by the Metal Gear series and combines survival horror with tactical action. The game will be available on PC via Steam, but a specific release date has not been announced. SHE is the fourth commercial release from the Toronto-based studio, which has a team of three, and it is their second entry into the psychological horror genre, following the upcoming release of Psychroma in 2024.

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May 8, 2026

Brigador Killers smacked me in the mouth by making me level a city and kill the protagonists of the first game, and I can’t wait for more

The demo of Brigador Killers features a tutorial where players control a mech in a vibrant city, with a narrative urging them to take revenge. The gameplay includes a mix of destructive mech action and on-foot missions, with a variety of challenges reminiscent of Hitman. Notable missions involve strategic elements like calling a target for a sniper shot and driving an explosive-laden van into a mansion. The game also includes a Garage mode focused on action and resource management, allowing players to scavenge in an open-ended format. Brigador Killers is currently available for purchase on Steam at a promotional price of .50 until May 11.

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May 6, 2026

MOTORSLICE (PC) Review

MOTORSLICE is an action-adventure game developed by Regular Studio that combines hack-and-slash mechanics with parkour elements. The game features a ten-hour storyline where players control P, a Slicer, accompanied by a drone named Orbie. P's mission is to infiltrate "the Megastructure" and dismantle its machines. The game is noted for its intricately designed world, low-poly graphics, and unique parkour mechanics, including the Motorslice feature that allows P to traverse walls using a chainsaw. Players face various challenges and boss battles, though some encounters may feel limited. The game includes collectibles in the form of drones but lacks deeper lore integration. It has some bugs that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, MOTORSLICE is recommended for those who enjoy challenging parkour experiences.

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April 18, 2026

This is not a drill: All-timer weirdo game Deadly Premonition now playable on Linux as of Valve’s most recent Proton beta, plus 17 others and your EA library (until EA breaks it again)

Proton 11 beta 1 has been released by Valve, enhancing the Steam Deck and Linux desktops, and incorporating features from Wine 11. This update includes an initial Arm64 version of Proton, with plans for implementation in the upcoming Steam Frame. Some Windows games may perform better on Linux with this update. Newly playable games include "Unknown Faces," "Gothic 1 Classic," "X-Plane 12," "Breath of Fire IV," and "Deadly Premonition." The update also fixes various issues, such as video playback in "She Sees Red," rendering problems with the Ukrainian language option in "Chambers," and voice chat issues in "Phasmophobia." Improvements have been made in VR support for "No Man's Sky," and many other gameplay and performance enhancements have been implemented across various titles. Proton 11 beta 1 is based on Wine 11.0 and includes updates to several components, including vkd3d, dxvk, and Wine Mono.

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April 17, 2026

Death Stranding 2 is the top game to win in this $1 Fanatical Mystery Bundle

Death Stranding 2 is a sequel that continues the narrative of delivering packages in a post-apocalyptic Australia, focusing on themes of loss, grief, and human connection. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, voiced by Norman Reedus, as he works to unite communities and faces new threats, including red robots. The game features challenging gameplay with environmental hazards and tactical combat elements. It is available for purchase through Fanatical's Mystery Egg Bundle, where players have a chance to acquire it for a low price, though there is no guarantee of receiving the game. The bundle offers additional keys for a collection of games at a discounted rate.

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April 11, 2026

New Proton Experimental build fixes up a bunch of old Capcom games for Steam Deck and Linux

The Steam Deck has become popular among retro gaming enthusiasts due to its efficient storage use. Players have faced challenges accessing Steam versions of classic Capcom titles like Dino Crisis and the original Resident Evil series. Recent updates to Proton Experimental have improved compatibility, with games like the original Resident Evil (1996), Resident Evil 2 (1998), Dino Crisis, and Dino Crisis 2 now playable on the Steam platform. The appeal of these original games lies in nostalgia, as they resonate with players despite the availability of modern versions.

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April 9, 2026

Project Zomboid identifies and bans over a dozen Steam Workshop mods containing ‘heavily obfuscated code’ that was ‘creating malicious files’

The Indie Stone has identified a security issue involving 14 mods on the Steam Workshop for Project Zomboid, which contain heavily obfuscated code linked to the creation of malicious files outside the game's directory. Reports from players indicated that one mod was generating harmful code, prompting an investigation that confirmed the presence of the exploit across multiple mods uploaded by the same user. The affected mods had between 500 and 2,200 installations, and the user has been banned while the mods have been removed from the Steam Workshop. The exploit specifically affects Build 42 branches of Project Zomboid, with players using Build 41 being unaffected. The Indie Stone advises players who downloaded these mods to take security precautions beyond simply uninstalling them. The affected mods include various soundtracks, such as Risk of Rain 2 OST, NieR: Automata OST, and others, each with specific Workshop and Mod IDs.

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April 4, 2026

Battlefield 6’s transformative new creation tool makes Portal much more powerful: “no more compromises”

The upcoming Hunter/Prey update for Battlefield 6, set to launch on April 14, will introduce the Portal Gadget, enhancing the Portal creation tools by allowing players to trigger interactions with greater precision. This update marks the final phase of Season 2 and aims to resolve previous limitations in custom logic deployment. The Portal Gadget can be integrated into a player's inventory and will serve as a trigger for custom events linked to the logic script of the Portal Experience. Additionally, the update will refine the core multiplayer progression system, allowing players to earn Mastery XP through weapon and vehicle use, and address issues related to spotting and ping reliability in both battle royale and multiplayer modes. Battlefield Studios is also evaluating feedback from tests on battle royale solos to inform future adjustments.