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April 30, 2025

The Best PC Games of 2025 So Far (Spring Edition)

Spring 2025 has seen the release of several notable PC games, including: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Released on April 24, 2025, by Sandfall Interactive, it sold over 1 million copies in three days and features a blend of French art nouveau aesthetics and JRPG combat mechanics. - Monster Hunter Wilds: Released on February 28, 2025, by Capcom, it introduces full narrative integration and dynamic monster interactions. - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: Released on April 22, 2025, by Bethesda Game Studios, it attracted over 4 million players shortly after launch and features enhanced visuals and gameplay updates. Other early 2025 releases include: - Blue Prince (April 10, 2025) - Split Fiction (March 6, 2025) - Atomfall (March 27, 2025) - Assassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20, 2025) - Two Point Museum (March 5, 2025) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (January 23, 2025) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (January 22, 2025) - Ninja Gaiden II Black (January 23, 2025) - The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10, 2025) Highly anticipated titles for later in 2025 include: - Grand Theft Auto VI (Late 2025) - Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15, 2025) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28, 2025) - The Outer Worlds 2 (Expected 2025) - Borderlands 4 (September 12, 2025) - Marvel’s Blade (TBA 2025) - Hades II (Full Release later 2025) - Frostpunk 2 (Summer 2025) - Slay the Spire 2 (Early Access Expected 2025) - Anno 117: Pax Romana (Expected 2025) - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (October 2025) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Expected 2025) - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Expected 2025) In 2024, top-rated PC games included: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 2. Metaphor: ReFantazio 3. UFO 50 4. Tekken 8 5. Caves of Qud 6. Animal Well 7. Satisfactory 8. Balatro 9. Thank Goodness You’re Here! 10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered The PC gaming landscape in 2024 was characterized by significant hardware advancements, improved game integration and compatibility, and thriving online communities.

BetaBeacon

April 30, 2025

Flappy Bird Added To Epic Games Store For Android

Flappy Bird has teamed up with Epic Games to bring the modern version of the game to the Epic Games Store on Android. The Flappy Bird Foundation is spearheading the game's return and has acquired the official trademark rights. Planned future releases include desktop and mobile web browsers and native app versions on iOS and Android in 2025. The game features Classic mode and Quest mode with new worlds and challenges. The app on Epic Games Store will not have Web3 elements and is supported by ads and in-app purchases.

BetaBeacon

April 29, 2025

Flappy Bird returns on Android, now without the weird crypto stuff

Flappy Bird has made a comeback on Android devices through the Epic Games Store, with the game being monetized solely through ads and in-app purchases. The new version will not involve cryptocurrency or Web3 elements, contrary to earlier plans. The original creator of Flappy Bird, Dong Nguyen, has distanced himself from the game's revival and does not seem to be benefiting financially from it.

AppWizard

April 24, 2025

The new Frostpunk game that’s coming in 2027 is a ‘reimagining’ of the original in Unreal Engine 5 with new content, mechanics, laws, and—finally—mod support

11 Bit Studios has announced the upcoming release of Frostpunk 1886, a remake of the original game using Unreal Engine 5, set to include new content, innovative mechanics, a variety of new laws, and an all-new Purpose path. The title references Year 0 in the Frostpunk timeline, marking the start of the Great Frost. Development of Frostpunk 2 will continue alongside Frostpunk 1886.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Thank Todd: The Oblivion remaster is here and you can play it right now

Bethesda has released a remaster of The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion on the same day it was announced. The remaster has modest system requirements, making it accessible to a wide audience. Its existence was hinted at in a leaked Microsoft presentation from September 2023. The remaster features enhanced visuals with a file size of 125 GB, which is 2600% larger than the original game. It is available for purchase on Steam and the Microsoft Store.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Oblivion Remastered is available now, here’s how to save 17% for PC gamers on Steam

Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has launched, offering PC gamers a chance to explore Tamriel. The standard edition is priced at .79 on Fanatical and .99 on Green Man Gaming, down from .99, providing a 17% discount. The Deluxe Edition costs .79, reduced from .99, and includes additional quests, exclusive gear, an artbook, and a soundtrack app. The game is rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5, supporting 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, and includes expansions like The Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine, along with new content such as Fighter's Stronghold, Mehrune's Razor, and Wizard's Tower. Minimum system requirements are 125GB storage, 16GB RAM, and either a Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel i7-6800K, while recommended specs include 32GB RAM and an RTX 2080 or Radeon RX 6800XT. The remake features modernized controls, a revamped leveling system, full voiceovers for each race, and the addition of sprinting.

AppWizard

April 20, 2025

Survival horror word-em-up Blood Typers rolls out the Scarlet Carpet for its grand finale update

Blood Typers is an indie game that combines survival horror elements with typing mechanics and features proximity chat co-op. Upon its initial release, it lacked a definitive ending, prompting developers to improve the game continuously. The recent update, ‘The Scarlet Finale,’ includes hotfixes, balance adjustments, and introduces the final story mission. The game is available on Steam for £8.50 with a 10% discount until April 25th. Full patch notes are accessible on Steam, and the game aims to enhance the player experience.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

GeForce NOW Adds Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forever Skies and 9 More Games This Week

NVIDIA has updated its cloud streaming platform, GeForce NOW, by adding 11 new PC games, including notable titles such as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Forever Skies. Hunt: Showdown 1896, developed by Crytek, is a horror-themed extraction shooter that has been enhanced with updates to the CryEngine, featuring NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, DirectX 12 support, HDR display compatibility, and multi-bounce global illumination. The game is set to receive a new DLC titled Last of the Herd, introducing the Plains Warden playable character and a new weapon, the Herd Thinner. Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game from Far From Home, has launched its version 1.0 after nearly two years in early access, bringing new content including the final chapter of the narrative, new biomes, colossal creatures, and various collectibles. It also features new tools, resources, crafting recipes, and performance enhancements with NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation. The complete list of new additions to GeForce NOW includes: - Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15) - Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17) - Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17) - Aimlabs (Steam) - ContractVille (Steam) - Gedonia 2 (Steam) - MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam) - Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

CHARTS: New content brings Marvel Rivals back to Steam Top Ten

Marvel Rivals returned to the Top Ten on Steam, reaching the third highest grossing title after the launch of its second season on April 8th, which introduced a new character, Emma Frost. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 15th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. REPO, Semiwork 7. Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar 8. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear 9. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios 10. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom