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December 28, 2025

The best indie Pokémon-like on PC is free on Epic for a limited time

Cassette Beasts is available for free on the Epic Games Store until December 28 and has sold over 1.1 million units as of November. The game features unique element types like plastic, glass, and glitter, and allows players to transform into monsters recorded on cassette tapes. It is also available for purchase on Steam for .99 until January 5.

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December 19, 2025

Steam’s winter sales are here, with incredible discounts on these amazing PC games

The Steam winter sales have started, offering discounts on various games until January 5. Notable offers include: - Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown for .79 (92% off) - Assassin’s Creed Shadows for .99 (50% off) - Avowed for .99 (50% off) - Crusader Kings 3 for .99 (70% off) - Dead Island 2 for .99 (90% off) - Devil May Cry 5 for .49 (75% off) - Doom: The Dark Ages for .99 (50% off) - EA Sports FC 26 for .99 (60% off) - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for .79 (67% off) - Forza Horizon 5 for .99 (50% off) - Halo The Master Chief Collection for .99 (75% off) - Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for .99 (50% off) - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for .99 (70% off) - Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii for .99 (60% off) - Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy for .99 (85% off) - Metaphor: ReFantazio for .99 (50% off) - Monster Hunter Stories for .68 (67% off) - NBA 2K26 for .99 (60% off) - Nioh Complete Edition for .99 (90% off) - Resident Evil Village for .99 (75% off) - Silent Hill f for .99 (40% off) - Tekken 8 for .99 (60% off) - Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 +4 for .99 (40% off) - V Rising for .74 (55% off) The sale format has changed this year, with a static catalog of offers instead of daily rotations or flash deals.

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December 13, 2025

The Best Games of 2025 — The Windows Central team ranks our favorite titles across Xbox and Windows PC

2025 has seen a diverse range of high-quality gaming titles across multiple platforms, including Xbox, Windows PC, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Notable releases include: - Silent Hill F: A return of the franchise set in 1960s Japan, featuring intense combat and an immersive atmosphere. - Elden Ring: Nightreign: Introduces a co-op roguelike format with fast-paced gameplay and randomized upgrades. - Hollow Knight: Silksong: A highly acclaimed metroidvania known for its difficulty, visuals, and tight combat mechanics. - Arc Raiders: Emphasizes player choice and community-driven gameplay, reminiscent of early multiplayer games. - Battlefield 6: A grounded approach to warfare, positively received after previous setbacks in the franchise. - Ball x Pit: Blends classic gameplay with modern auto-battler mechanics, becoming a standout title. - Hades 2: A sequel that expands on the original's success with stunning artwork and engaging gameplay. - Blue Prince: Features intricate puzzles and co-op gameplay that encourages collaboration. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: An open-world RPG praised for its dynamic systems and immersive storytelling. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Combines homage to classic JRPGs with modern storytelling in a unique French setting. Honorable mentions include Atomfall, Dying Light: The Beast, DUSK, The Alters, Keeper, Silent Hill 2 (remake), Dispatch, Cronos: The New Dawn, WH40K: Rogue Trader — Lex Imperialis DLC, and remastered versions of Monster Hunter Stories 1 and 2.

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November 12, 2025

If you’re lucky, you could get Dragon’s Dogma 2 and five other games for just $13

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action role-playing game that has gained a loyal following despite initial performance issues. It features fast-paced combat against large monsters and offers a rich fantasy narrative where players can customize their character, known as the Arisen. The game includes various mythical creatures and challenges, encouraging players to continue despite the risk of death. Currently, Dragon's Dogma 2 is available as part of the Fanatical Mystery Showcase Bundle for £12.99, which includes a random assortment of Steam keys, guaranteeing at least one triple-A title. Other notable games in the bundle may include Dead Island 2, Monster Hunter Stories 2, and DOOM Eternal. The duration of this offer is unknown.

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November 3, 2025

Video Game Release Dates: The Biggest Games of November 2025 and Beyond

In November 2025, several video games are set to be released across various platforms. Key release dates include: - Tavern Keeper - November 3 (PC) - Age of Empires IV - November 4 (PS5) - Europa Universalis V - November 4 (PC) - Football Manager 26 - November 4 (PS5, Xbox, PC, Mobile) - Satisfactory - November 4 (PS5, Xbox) - Biped 2 - November 5 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Dinkum - November 5 (Switch) - Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment - November 6 (Switch 2) - The Last Caretaker - November 6 (PC) - Of Ash & Steel - November 6 (PC) - Siberia Remastered - November 6 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Unbeatable - November 6 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Whiskerwood - November 6 (PC) - A Pizza Delivery - November 7 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Thrasher - November 7 (PC) - Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition - November 10 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road - November 10 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Lumines Arise - November 11 (PS5, PSVR 2, PC) - NASCAR 25 - November 11 (PC) - Unpetrified: Echoes of Nature - November 11 (PC) - Tombwater - November 12 (PC) - Winter Burrow - November 12 (Switch, Xbox, PC) - Anno 117: Pax Romana - November 13 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Yakuza Kiwami - November 13 (Switch 2) - Yakuza Kiwami 2 - November 13 (Switch 2) - Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - November 14 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero - November 14 (Switch, Switch 2) - Monster Hunter Stories Collection - November 14 (Xbox) - Where Winds Meet - November 14 (PS5, PC, Mobile) - Escape from Tarkov 1.0 - November 15 (PC) - Unmourned - November 17 (PC) - Deadpool VR - November 18 (Meta Quest) - Morsels - November 18 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - News Tower (1.0 launch) - November 18 (PC) - SpongeBob Squarepants: Titans of the Tide - November 18 (PS5, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Demonschool - November 19 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - Kirby Air Riders - November 20 (Switch 2) - Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster - November 20 (PS5, Switch, Xbox, PC) - STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl - November 20 (PS5) - Constance - November 24 (PC) - Project Motor Racing - November 25 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Terminator 2D: No Fate - November 26 (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC) - Bubble Bobble: Sugar Dungeons - November 27 (PS5, Switch, PC) Additionally, upcoming releases in December 2025 include: - Simogo Legacy Collection - December 2 (Switch, Switch 2, PC) - Let It Die: Inferno - December 3 (PS5, PC) - Metroid Prime 4: Beyond - December 4 (Switch, Switch 2) - Octopath Traveler 0 - December 4 (PS5, PS4, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Routine - December 4 (Xbox, PC) - Thief VR: Legacy of Shadows - December 4 (PSVR 2, Quest 2/3, Steam VR) - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - December 8 (PS5) - Yakuza Kiwami 1+2 - December 8 (PS5, Xbox) - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - December 11 (Switch 2) In January 2026, notable releases include: - Dragon Warriors Origins - January 22 (Switch, Switch 2) - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade - January 22 (Switch 2, Xbox) - The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin - January 28 (PS5, PC) - Code Vein II - January 30 (PS5, Xbox, PC) February 2026 will see the release of: - Nioh 3 - February 6 (PS5, PC) - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined - February 5 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Mario Tennis Fever - February 12 (Switch 2) - Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties - February 12 (PS5, PS4, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - High on Life 2 - February 13 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Virtual Boy: Nintendo Classics (NSO) - February 17 (Switch, Switch 2) - Tides of Tomorrow - February 24 (PS5) - Resident Evil Requiem, Resident Evil 7, and Resident Evil Village - February 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2) March 2026 will feature: - Monster Hunter Stories 3 - March 13 (Switch 2) - Crimson Desert - March 19 (PS5, Xbox, PC) - Dynasty Warriors 3 Complete Edition Remastered - March 19 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - Mouse: P.I. for Hire - March 19 (PS5, Switch, Switch 2, Xbox, PC) - 007 First Light - March 27 (PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, PC) In May 2026, Grand Theft Auto 6 is scheduled for release on May 26 (PS5, Xbox). In September 2026, Halloween: The Game will be released on September 8 (PS5, Xbox, PC). Several upcoming video games have TBA release dates, including titles like Ark 2, Atomic Heart 2, and Borderlands 4, among others.

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October 11, 2025

The 2026 game release calendar so far has GTA 6 standing alone in May—who will be brave enough to challenge it?

- January 15, 2026: Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam) - January 28, 2026: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Steam) - January 30, 2026: Code Vein 2 (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Deus Ex Remastered (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Dragon Quest 7: Reimagined (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Nioh 3 (Steam) - February 5, 2026: Menace (Steam) - February 10, 2026: Mewgenics (Steam) - February 13, 2026: High on Life 2 (Steam) - February 24, 2026: Tides of Tomorrow (Steam) - February 27, 2026: Resident Evil Requiem (Steam) - March 12, 2026: Monster Hunter Stories 3 (Steam) - March 19, 2026: Crimson Desert (Steam) - March 26, 2026: Copa City (Steam) - March 27, 2026: 007 First Light (Steam) - March ??, 2026: Slay the Spire 2 (Steam) - May ??, 2026: Grand Theft Auto 6 (Steam) - September 8, 2026: Halloween: The Game (Steam) - Subnautica 2 (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Fable (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War 4 (Steam) - Release window 2026 - Black Myth: Zhong Kui (Trailer) - Release window 2026

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September 18, 2025

Hundreds Of PC Games Are Discounted In Fanatical’s September Savers Sale

Fanatical is hosting its September Savers event, offering discounts on a variety of PC games, including new and upcoming titles like Silent Hill f, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. Customers spending a certain amount on a single order receive September Savers Scratchcards, which can provide bonus items such as a free game key or discount coupon, limited to three per customer. Every order includes a 5% off voucher for future purchases. Highlighted titles in the sale include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, priced at a discounted rate, and Metaphor: ReFantazio, also available at a reduced price. Dragon's Dogma 2 is offered for .84, and Monster Hunter Wilds is priced at .24. Fallout 76 is available for .79, while Saints Row - Gold Edition and Batman: Arkham Collection are also discounted. All games are delivered as official keys, primarily redeemable on Steam.

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September 1, 2025

Capcom has removed Denuvo from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

Capcom has removed the Denuvo anti-tamper technology from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, released on September 19, 2024. This follows a trend where Capcom has previously eliminated Denuvo from other titles, including Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2, and Resident Evil Village. Other developers, such as Square Enix, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, Bethesda, Warner Bros, and Bandai Namco, have also removed Denuvo from various games. The ongoing removal of Denuvo raises questions about its long-term viability in the gaming industry, as some titles have faced performance issues related to its use.

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August 27, 2025

Score 2 Monster Hunter PC games for $15.99 in the latest Fanatical deal

The BYO Monster Hunter Stories Edition Bundle from Fanatical includes four complete games and three DLCs, with pricing as follows: .99/£15.99/15,99€ for two titles, .95/£22.95/22,95€ for three titles, and .99/£34.99/34,99€ for five titles. Purchases come with a 5% discount voucher for the next acquisition. The bundle features Monster Hunter Stories and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin for a narrative-driven experience, as well as deluxe editions of Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter: Rise, which include cosmetic items. Gameplay durations are approximately 24 hours for the main story and 182 hours for 100% completion in Monster Hunter Rise, and about 48 hours for the main story and 450 hours for 100% completion in Monster Hunter World. The bundle is available while supplies last.

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March 19, 2025

Major performance issues aside, over half of Monster Hunter Wilds’ sales are from Steam alone

Monster Hunter Wilds has attracted over 400,000 daily players on Steam and was the top-selling game across all platforms in February, with more than half of its sales coming from Steam. It has doubled the launch performance of Monster Hunter Rise, making it the best-selling game of 2025 so far. Capcom's 2024 report states that nearly 50% of their software sales now come from PC, reflecting a strategic shift towards the PC market. Despite some performance issues, the game's overall quality has been praised, and ongoing updates are expected to maintain its momentum.