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April 19, 2025

The new trailer for Remedy’s co-op FPS features explosive pink goop and flying desk chairs, so it’s still looking like the silliest thing they’ve made

In the latest trailer for FBC: Firebreak, a character experiences a series of mishaps, including electrocuting himself, getting lost in sticky notes, and losing his vision in a blizzard, culminating in him exclaiming, "I'M PINK!" before a fiery explosion. The trailer, showcased at the Galaxies Games Showcase, highlights environmental interactions and gameplay mechanics, such as cooling down environments and incinerating enemies. Remedy Entertainment, known for narrative-driven titles, is venturing into the co-op shooter genre with Firebreak, which is set for a summer release and available for wishlisting on Steam.

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April 16, 2025

Best Single-Player PC Games to Play in 2025

Single-player PC games are thriving in 2025, featuring captivating narratives, intricate gameplay, and stunning visuals. Notable titles include: 1. Blue Prince - An indie roguelike puzzle game with a Metacritic score of 93, set in a shifting manor where players solve interconnected puzzles. 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Set in feudal Japan, this game features two protagonists with distinct playstyles and has been praised for its narrative pacing and environmental design. 3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A cinematic first-person adventure focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving, released on PC in late 2024. 4. South of Midnight - A magical adventure following a girl with weaving abilities, notable for its claymation art style and emotional depth. 5. Avowed - A first-person fantasy RPG with choice-driven storytelling, set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity. Upcoming games include: - Blades of Fire (May 22, 2025) - A Soulslike combat game with a focus on cinematic storytelling. - Cairn (TBA 2025) - A survival climbing simulator emphasizing precision control mechanics. - Hell Is Us (September 4, 2025) - A narrative-driven action game that eschews traditional open-world design. - Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Late 2025) - A stealth-adventure game featuring orphans uncovering a conspiracy. The PC platform remains the best for single-player games due to mod support, performance flexibility, a vast library, and indie innovation. The evolution of gaming technology has led to cutting-edge graphics, immersive storytelling, and innovative exploration mechanics, enhancing player engagement.

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April 15, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: DREDGE, unmemory, Psychofunk, more

Today, there are significant game and app deals available, including a 50% price reduction on the indie game DREDGE. The Best Buy Spring Sale features discounts on the OnePlus 13, OnePlus Open, and unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold units, with discounts of up to 5%. ASUS has released a new dual-screen laptop, and promotions for the Galaxy S25 Ultra are ongoing. Other notable games include unmemory and Psychofunk.

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April 14, 2025

Narrative Focused Puzzle Game Causal Loop Announced For PC –

Mirebound, a studio formed by former Blizzard developers, has announced their latest project, Causal Loop, a narrative-driven puzzle game published by Headup. The game is set to be released on PC, although a specific launch date has not been provided. It aims to blend storytelling with challenging puzzles, appealing to both seasoned gamers and newcomers.

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April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

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April 4, 2025

South of Midnight

South of Midnight is a video game developed by Compulsion Games for PC and Xbox Series X/S, set to release in early 2025 at a price of .99. It features a coming-of-age story centered around Hazel Flood, a teenage track star who embarks on a quest to rescue her mother after a hurricane separates them. The game incorporates elements of Southern Gothic folklore, including characters like a talking catfish and the child thief Huggin' Molly. Hazel, an African-American teenager, navigates themes of generational poverty and historical struggles faced by Black individuals in the South. The gameplay includes platforming, puzzles, and combat, reminiscent of action-adventure titles from the PlayStation 2 era, with a total playtime of around 10 hours. The game showcases a rich visual style with detailed environments and a stylized aesthetic, supported by a soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere. South of Midnight has received the Editors' Choice accolade and is noted for its narrative depth and cultural significance.

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April 2, 2025

Best April 2025 games releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

- The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025. - South of Midnight will launch on Xbox and PC on April 8, 2025. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 24, 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be available on PS5, PC, and as a digital version for PS4 on April 25, 2025. - Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PS5 on April 29, 2025.

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April 2, 2025

Humble Choice April 2025: Grab Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, 1000xResist, and six more PC games

The April 2025 Humble Choice lineup includes the Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection, Dredge, 1000xResist, and Aliens: Dark Descent. The Tomb Raider collection features enhanced versions of the first three games released between 1996 and 1998. Dredge combines Lovecraftian horror with exploration, while 1000xResist is a narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. Aliens: Dark Descent offers squad-based tactics in the Alien universe. These titles are available at no additional cost to Humble Choice subscribers, who also receive access to the Humble Vault and discounts in the Humble Store. Five percent of each subscription is donated to charity, specifically to Care this month. The lineup is available until May 6, 2025.

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April 1, 2025

Get Classic Tomb Raider Adventures And Seven More Games For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The April 2025 lineup of Humble Choice includes the following PC games: 1000xResist, Aliens: Dark Descent, Distant Worlds 2, Diplomacy Is Not An Option, Dredge, Nomad Survival, Nova Lands, and Tomb Raider I-III Remastered. The Tomb Raider I-III Remastered collection features enhancements such as a camera lock-on option, achievements, health bars for bosses, and the ability to switch between classic and modern graphics. Dredge is noted for its Lovecraftian horror elements, while 1000xResist is recognized as a top game of 2024. Aliens: Dark Descent combines squad-based tactics with real-time gameplay. Humble Choice members can access these games at no extra cost, and new subscribers can sign up to gain immediate access. Membership also includes access to the Humble Vault and discounts at the Humble Store, with 5% of membership fees donated to charity, specifically to the organization Care. Additionally, there are other Humble Bundle PC game collections available for purchase.

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March 31, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: House of Da Vinci 2, Front Armies, Wreckfest, more

A new wave of discounts on Android games and applications has emerged from Google Play, coinciding with the Big Spring Sale and the Samsung event. Notable offers include a 50% price reduction on Anker’s Matter-ready C34 smart lock and deals on the Galaxy Watch 7. Among the app deals, Homo Machina is highlighted as a puzzle game inspired by scientist Fritz Kahn, where players navigate the human body's functions depicted as a 1920s factory through approximately thirty distinct steps.