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February 20, 2025

New PC Game Sale Includes Hundreds Of AAA Hits For Low Prices

Fanatical has launched the Gaming Legends Sale, offering discounts of up to 90% on a wide range of PC games, including AAA titles and indie games. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code. Featured discounts include: - Control Ultimate Edition for .19 (originally .99) - Lies of P for .99 (down from .99) - System Shock Remake for .99 (previously .99) - Frostpunk for .44 (was .99) - Frostpunk 2 for .99 (originally .99) Major publishers like Capcom, Sega, and Bethesda are also participating, with discounts on titles such as: - Skyrim Anniversary Edition for .49 (down from .99) - Dragon's Dogma 2 for .39 (originally .99) - Metaphor: Refantazio for .99 (was .99) Preorders are available for upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Lika A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, along with additional preorder discounts on games such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Bundle deals also qualify for the bonus promotion on orders exceeding a certain amount.

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February 18, 2025

Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog captures the spirit, as well as the sprites, of the past

Gun-Dog is a sci-fi adventure game inspired by the PC-98 era, featuring pixel art and nostalgic design elements such as chunky save points and CRT-style monitors. The gameplay includes basic verb commands and a limited inventory, reminiscent of classic gaming experiences. The narrative follows a rookie security officer on a chaotic mission aboard a ship with diverse characters, where player choices influence the story. The game combines retro aesthetics with modern gameplay, offering an engaging experience that honors the depth and quality of past adventures while remaining accessible to new players.

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February 18, 2025

CHARTS: Monster Hunter Wilds pre-orders were third highest grossing title on Steam last week

Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds have surged, making it the third best-performing game on Steam for the week ending February 18. The game is set to release on February 28. Counter-Strike 2 is in first place, and Sid Meier's Civilization 7 debuted at second place. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 dropped to fourth, while Apex Legends rose to fifth. The Steam Top Ten includes Counter-Strike 2, Sid Meier's Civilization 7, Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, Apex Legends, Steam Deck, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Marvel Rivals, Avowed, and Warframe.

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February 15, 2025

Monster Hunter lead producer agrees PC gaming is key for Japanese games: “There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan”

Japanese developers, particularly Capcom, are increasingly recognizing the potential of the PC platform, as evidenced by their commitment to simultaneous PC releases for the Monster Hunter series, specifically with the upcoming launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto noted the growing significance of PC gaming, highlighting the opportunity to attract new players. The beta for Monster Hunter Wilds achieved a peak of 463,798 players, surpassing the numbers of Helldivers 2 and exceeding the launch peak of Monster Hunter World at 334,684 players. Capcom has made adjustments for PC gamers, including lowering system requirements and introducing a benchmarking tool. The director of Monster Hunter Wilds participated in beta testing anonymously, engaging with players without revealing his identity.

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February 14, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is already having a discount ahead of launch – Here’s where you can hunt for Capcom’s biggest game of 2025 at a cheaper price

Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on February 28, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, with a retail price of .99. The PC version is available at a discounted price of .79 at GreenManGaming. Players will take on the role of a monster hunter tasked with exploring the Forbidden Lands and reuniting a lost boy named Nata with his tribe. The game features expansive hunting environments, a diverse array of monsters, and introduces new gameplay mechanics, including a mount called Seikret and support for cross-play online multiplayer. Preorders for the PC version are currently available at a discounted price, and players are encouraged to check the PC Benchmark program to ensure their systems meet the requirements.

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February 13, 2025

Every PC and Xbox game shown during Sony’s PlayStation State of Play February 2025

The PlayStation State of Play aired on February 12, 2025, showcasing various titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows PC. - Monster Hunter Wilds is set to launch on February 28, 2025. - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance will release on August 29, 2025. - Sonic Racing: Crossworlds has a closed network test scheduled for February 21, 2025. - Digimon Story Time Stranger is in development. - Lost Soul Aside will launch on May 30, 2025, with preorders opening on February 19. - Borderlands 4 is set for release on September 23, 2025. - Split Fiction launches on March 6, 2025. - Directive 8020 will be released on October 2, 2025. - Onimusha: Way of the Sword is anticipated for 2026. - Hell is Us will launch on September 3, 2025. - The Lies of P DLC titled Overture will be available in Summer 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be released on April 25, 2025, for PS5, with new DLC for PC. - Stellar Blade is coming to PC in June 2025. - Abiotic Factor will be released this summer on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. - Tides of Annihilation will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.

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February 11, 2025

CHARTS: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 debuts at No.1 on Steam

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 became the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending February 11th, after launching on February 4th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, while Sid Meier's Civilization 7 debuted at third on February 10th. Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds secured the fourth spot, and the Steam Deck rose to fifth. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to sixth, Marvel Rivals climbed to seventh, and Helldivers 2 re-entered the Top Ten at eighth. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is in ninth, and Destiny 2 rounds out the Top Ten.

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February 8, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: An idling fest, new Choice bundle, anniversary sales, and more

Humble has released two game bundles: the Better with a Friend Co-op Adventures bundle, which includes Tribes of Midgard, Cat Quest II, and For the King: Deluxe Edition at a lower tier, and additional titles like Risk of Rain Returns and Trine 4 at a higher tier. The Destiny 2 The Story So Far 2025 bundle offers seven pieces of DLC across four tiers. The Humble Store's Choice bundle features eight games, including Immortals of Aveum and Trepang2, available for a set price, with the next refresh on March 4. The Epic Games Store is offering free games Beyond Blue and Humankind until February 13, after which F1 Manager 24 will be available for free. Free events this weekend include a beta for Monster Hunter Wilds, a trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Battle.net, and a free weekend for Green Hell on Steam. Promotions include an anniversary sale from 2K and the idler games festival on Steam, along with various deals on Disney classics. The GOG store's New Year sale has ended, but standard weekend specials are back. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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February 7, 2025

The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is now live

The beta test for Monster Hunter Wilds is available on Steam, PC, PS5, and Xbox. It started on February 6th at 7 PM Pacific and ends on February 9th at the same time. A repeat session will occur from February 13th to 16th, also starting at 7 PM Pacific. Participants can request access on Steam without any cap on the number of players. The beta requires approximately 24GB of disk space and includes a shader compilation process that may take several minutes. The official launch of the game is scheduled for February 27th.

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February 7, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds: Can Your PC Run This Supernatural Safari Scuffle?

Monster Hunter Wilds will be released on PC (Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S on February 28, 2025, with a retail price of .99. The Deluxe Edition costs .99 and includes gestures and cosmetic armor, while the Premium Deluxe Edition is priced at .99 and offers additional cosmetic DLC. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10 (64-bit) or Windows 11 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-10400 CPU, 16GB RAM, AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 GPU, and 75GB of available storage on an SSD. The recommended system requirements are similar, with the GPU upgraded to AMD Radeon RX 6600 or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super. Capcom will provide a benchmark tool for players to assess their gaming PCs and will host two open beta sessions on February 6-9 and February 13-16, 2025. The game supports both controller and keyboard/mouse configurations, and a broadband internet connection is recommended for online multiplayer. Cross-platform play will be available for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S players.