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January 12, 2026

AU Deals: Today’s Best Value Game Deals on Console and PC Hunted Down for You

Assassin's Creed Chronicles India celebrates its tenth anniversary, while Lost Planet turns 18. Discounts for Nintendo Switch include: - Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion (-45%) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-35%) - Diablo III Eternal Collection (-27%) - Hot Wheels Unleashed (-85%) - This War of Mine Complete Edition (-90%) Discounts for Xbox include: - Assassin's Creed Mirage (-69%) - Persona 5 Royal (-51%) - Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-63%) - Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate (-32%) - Star Wars Squadrons (-38%) - For Xbox One: Dishonored 2 (-77%), Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-37%), Diablo III Eternal Collection (-59%) Discounts for PlayStation include: - Ghost of Yotei (-13%) - Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-48%) - Elden Ring (-53%) - Returnal (-43%) - Tekken 8 (-45%) - For PS4: BioShock Collection (-57%), Persona 5 Strikers (-58%), Batman: Arkham Collection (-90%) Discounts for PC include: - Pacific Drive (-60%) - South Park: The Fractured but Whole (-70%) - SteamWorld Dig 2 (-94%) - A Plague Tale: Innocence (-80%) - Little Nightmares Complete Edition (-75%) LEGO deals include: - Minecraft: The Creeper (-29%) - 3in1 Wild Animals Panda (-35%) - V-19 Torrent Starfighter (-30%) - Balrog Book Nook (-25%)

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December 20, 2025

The 10 best PC games of 2025

PC gaming is experiencing a surge in popularity due to higher frame rates, ultra-wide monitor compatibility, modding capabilities, and robust backward compatibility. Players can upgrade individual components over time, enhancing long-term value. 1. Hades II - Metacritic score: 94; praised for its fast-paced action, character-driven storytelling, and expressive art. 2. Sektori - Metacritic score: 93; a minimalist PC shooter emphasizing precision and featuring twin-stick mechanics. 3. Blue Prince - Metacritic score: 92; combines puzzles and roguelike exploration with a unique structure. 4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Metacritic score: 91; an RPG with surreal fantasy elements and turn-based combat. 5. Hollow Knight: Silksong - Metacritic score: 90; focuses on agile gameplay and features a vertically expansive world. 6. Split Fiction - Metacritic score: 90; an experimental narrative adventure exploring parallel storylines. 7. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth - Metacritic score: 90; expands the world and character arcs with enhanced PC features. 8. Despelote - Metacritic score: 89; a narrative about soccer and childhood through a reflective lens. 9. The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Metacritic score: 89; refines puzzles and philosophical themes for modern audiences. 10. The Seance of Blake Manor - Metacritic score: 89; a detective horror game focused on atmosphere and environmental storytelling.

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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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December 13, 2025

Day 4 Night announces genre-bending action adventure game Bradley the Badger for PC

Day 4 Night, co-founded by Christian Cantamessa and Davide Soliani, has announced their new project, "Bradley the Badger," an action-adventure game set to launch on PC via Steam, with potential future releases on additional platforms. The game is a tribute to video games, blending exploration, traversal, and puzzles within a satirical narrative. Players will follow Bradley, a platforming icon, as he navigates various uniquely crafted worlds to rescue friends and restore order. Central to the gameplay is the Kit, a tool that allows Bradley to modify unfinished assets, enhancing exploration and combat. Players can adjust the size of objects, control unfinished assets, create climbable walls, transform objects into explosives, and manipulate surfaces to create pathways. Additional powers will be unlocked as players progress.

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December 6, 2025

Every space and sci-fi game at the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted 2025 stream showcased several upcoming space and sci-fi games, including: - High On Life: A sequel featuring a vibrant universe, quirky humor, and a new skateboarding mechanic for traversing alien landscapes. - Remnant Protocol: A space flight simulator with full VR support, focusing on a galactic rebellion with procedurally generated missions. - Lunar Strike: A narrative adventure set on the Moon’s South Pole in 2119, where players navigate a colony facing sabotage, emphasizing survival mechanics. - Luna Abyss: A single-player adventure exploring a derelict megastructure with intense shooting mechanics, inspired by 'bullet hell' genres, with a demo available on Steam. - Down with the Ship: A strategic auto battler where players design spaceships and engage in combat, available in single-player and multiplayer modes with a demo on Steam. - Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!: A game featuring nostalgic bug-hunting action with retro visuals and FMV cutscenes starring Casper Van Dien as Johnny Rico. - Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes: A roguelite game combining narrative-driven gameplay with real-time tactical battles, focusing on managing ships and crews. - SOL Shogunate: An action-RPG described as a "samurai space opera," set on the Moon with vast cities and epic battles among samurai families.

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November 3, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (November 3, 2025)

Steam unveils approximately a dozen new games daily, creating a vibrant landscape for gamers. Stray Children - Release: October 30, 2025 - Developer: Onion Games - Genre: First-person narrative adventure - Focus: Exploration of memory and familial dynamics through the perspective of an elderly woman with Alzheimer’s disease. Evil Egg - Release: October 31 - Developer: Ivy Sly - Genre: Twin-stick shooter - Features: Retro arcade experience with infinite levels, online leaderboards, and a distinctive art style. ScootX - Release: October 31 - Developer: Mash Games - Genre: Physics-driven scooter simulation - Features: Inspired by the Skate series, focuses on scooter mechanics and player movements, includes Mod.io integration. Mittelland AD - Release: October 28 - Developer: BKM - Genre: Turn-based trading simulation - Setting: 1600s Germany, allows players to evolve from a trader to an emperor, includes multiplayer "hotseat mode" for up to six players, bilingual support in German and English.

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October 12, 2025

A new ToeJam and Earl is ‘in the planning stage’ according to its co-creator, but don’t expect to see it anytime soon: ‘We intend to make it happen’

Co-creator Greg Johnson confirmed that plans for a new ToeJam and Earl game are in the works, though they are at a preliminary stage. Additionally, an upcoming ToeJam and Earl movie is being developed by Amazon Studios, but its format (animated or live-action with CGI) is still uncertain as the project is currently searching for a director. Johnson is also developing a narrative adventure titled Dancing with Ghosts, inspired by his late daughter, and HumaNature Studios is running a Kickstarter campaign to support its completion, with a playable demo available on Steam.

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September 22, 2025

‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party’ Game Launches for Console and PC (Gaming News Roundup)

A new video game titled “Gabby’s Dollhouse: Ready to Party” has launched, inspired by the Netflix series "Gabby’s Dollhouse," and is available on multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The game invites players to join Gabby and Pandy Paws in preparing for a celebration, featuring a colorful environment with various activities and mini-games. It supports solo play and local co-op mode. The game was released ahead of the theatrical release of “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” on September 26.

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June 28, 2025

I played Lovecraftian doctor simulator Do No Harm, and let me tell you, my brother in Cthulhu, I did some serious harm

The protagonist, humorously named "Dr. Doctor Eadful," operates in a Lovecraftian world where he faces challenges in his unconventional medical practice. A mishap with a patient named Victor Harlow triggers a series of unfortunate events. Players engage in narrative adventure and light puzzles, diagnosing patients based on the four humours and administering treatments, which become increasingly complex. Incorrect treatments can lead to severe consequences, including patients worsening or dying, impacting the doctor's reputation and financial stability. The protagonist is pressured to make ethically questionable decisions, including accepting a proposition from a gravedigger to misadminister treatments for profit. The game explores the tension between ethical medical practice and survival, leading to a descent into madness.

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June 6, 2025

PC Gaming Show 2025: How to watch and what to expect

The PC Gaming Show is scheduled for Sunday, June 8 at 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST. It will feature over 70 games from various publishers and can be viewed on platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, GOG.com, Ginx.tv, Steam, and Bilibili. An on-demand version will be available for later viewing. Confirmed titles include: - Win ‘The Rig’: A chance to win a custom-built gaming PC. - Kaizen: A Factory Story: A sandbox automation puzzler. - All Systems Dance: A rhythm-driven narrative adventure. - Mycopunk: A customizable co-op shooter. - Ultrakill: The world premiere of Layer 8, a retro FPS. - Paralives: A life simulation game for designing homes and characters. - Pigface: A fast-paced FPS. - Lost Rift: A survival and extraction first-person shooter. - Poncle’s next surprise: Not Vampire Survivors, details to be revealed during the show.