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February 23, 2025

This week’s hot PC gaming Steam deals Feb. 16-22

Steam is currently offering a variety of deals on PC games, including a sale on SEGA's Sonic franchise with discounts of up to 75% on titles such as Sonic Mania, Team Sonic Racing, and Sonic Frontiers. The Sonic sale ends on February 27, 2025. Additional indie games on sale include Tape to Tape, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, and Untitled Goose Game, with discounts ranging from 10% to 85%. Other notable games available at discounted prices include Noita, Hitman: World of Assassination, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with discounts up to 85%.

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February 20, 2025

Steam Next Fest 2025: all the dates, details, and everything else you need to know

The first Steam Next Fest of 2025 will take place from February 24 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT to March 3 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT. This event will occur three times throughout 2025, with the other dates being June 9 - June 16 and October 13 - October 20. During Steam Next Fest, players can download free demos of upcoming games and engage with developer live streams. A free Steam account is required to participate. While the event is not a sale, it often coincides with discounts on various titles, with the next major Steam sale starting on March 13, 2025.

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February 11, 2025

Steam dropping dozens of new free downloads in massive 2025 event

The Steam Next Fest is scheduled to take place from 24 February to 3 March 2024, featuring a variety of games, many available for free or at discounted prices. The event celebrates upcoming games and includes livestreams where players can interact with developers. Exclusive demos and special promotions for wishlist or pre-order titles will be part of the festival. The Steam Next Fest occurs three times a year, and while the specific lineup for February has not been announced, previous events have showcased popular titles. Steam also continues to offer free demos across various genres leading up to the event.

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February 3, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in February

February features several key gaming events and notable game releases for PC gamers. Gaming Events: - The Six Invitational Rainbow Six Siege tournament: February 3-16. - D.I.C.E. Summit in Las Vegas: February 11-13. - PGL Cluj Napoca CS2 tournament: February 14-23. - Steam Next Fest: Begins February 24. Game Releases: - February 3: Spirit Swap (Steam) - February 4: Blood Bar Tycoon (Steam) - February 5: Rift of the NecroDancer (Steam) - February 6: Ambulance Life: A Paramedic Simulator (Steam) - February 6: Keep Driving (Steam) - February 6: Sworn (Steam) - February 7: Slender Threads (Steam) - February 7: A Game About Digging A Hole (Steam) - February 12: Legacy: Steel & Sorcery (Steam) - February 12: Urban Myth Dissolution Center (Steam) - February 13: Dawnfolk (Steam) - February 14: Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 (Steam) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Lost Records: Bloom and Rage (Steam) - February 20: Era One (Steam) - February 20: Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (Steam) - February 21: Die in the Dungeon (Steam) - February TBD: Midnight Murder Club (Steam) - February TBD: Tiny Pasture (Steam)

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December 6, 2024

Overthrown is a unique sandbox game “relative to most of the genre,” with an ever-changing world that separates itself from genre giants like Minecraft

Overthrown has officially launched as a city-builder sandbox hybrid, allowing players to manipulate their environment by tossing objects. Developer Brimstone has removed traditional mechanics like fall damage and inventory management to enhance gameplay. NPC citizens automate resource gathering, enabling players to focus on exploration and combat. The game features flexible gameplay, allowing players to switch between gathering and combat. Overthrown includes a dynamic procedural world that evolves with changing seasons, introducing new plants, creatures, and outlaw camps. Environmental changes, such as pollution, will affect the game world, adding realism. The game is currently in early access on Steam, with plans for future releases on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

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October 27, 2024

ColdRidge, the game about cowboys doing 4x-style exploration, hits release

French indie studio Frog Collective will release their debut title, ColdRidge, on October 28. The game is set in a wild west environment where players act as resource-scouting cowpokes, gathering resources for their guild to survive winter. Frog Collective was founded by two developers with 13 years of experience at Amplitude. ColdRidge is powered by the Godot engine and features gameplay elements similar to early phases of a Civilization-style game, focusing on resource identification and route planning. The game will be available on Steam.

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October 21, 2024

Multiplayer focus aside, the Steam Next Fest demo charts reveal the weird unpredictability of PC gaming

The Steam Next Fest featured a variety of games, highlighting the unpredictable nature of PC gaming. Notable titles included the revival of the tactical shooter Delta Force, which has been modernized for PvP gameplay; Supervive, a rising MOBA amidst a declining genre; Strinova, which allows toggling between 3D and 2D gameplay; Rivals of Aether 2, a combat game with charming creatures; Popucom, a match-3 platformer; Fast Food Simulator, a co-op simulation game; Gladio Mori, a melee fighter with unique mechanics; and KLETKA, a co-op survival horror game inspired by Lethal Company. Additionally, single-player titles like The Precinct and Sultan's Game gained traction despite the multiplayer focus.

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October 19, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Demo festivals, early Halloween sales, Atari classics, and more

The Humble Store is offering the Atari Recharged Retro Revival Bundle, which includes Asteroids: Recharged, Centipede: Recharged, and Black Widow: Recharged for a low price. Additional tiers unlock more classic games like Breakout, Yars, Gravitar, Missile Command Recharged, Caverns of Mars, Bezerk, and Quantum, with Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration available at a higher tier. This bundle will be available for nearly three weeks. The Epic Games Store is giving away Invincible Presents: Atom Eve and Kardboard Kings until October 24, coinciding with the next free offering, Moving Out. Valve’s Steam Next Fest runs until October 21, allowing players to explore demos of upcoming titles, while Paradox is offering a free weekend for Europa Universalis IV until October 23. Several stores are running Halloween sales with discounts on horror titles, including Armored Core, Assassin’s Creed Mirage, and the Steins;Gate franchise. The GOG store has concluded its autumn sale but continues to offer various DRM-free specials featuring story-rich experiences and classic titles from the 2000s.

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October 18, 2024

Make the most of Steam Next Fest and try out these PC games for free this weekend

Steam’s Next Fest runs from October 14th to October 21st, concluding at 10 AM PT. It features a variety of game demos available for free, allowing players to preview upcoming titles. The top five recommended demos for October are: 1. Delta Force - A reboot of the tactical FPS from 1998, featuring large-scale PvP warfare and a single-player campaign. It is set to be free-to-play, with no official release date yet. 2. Blood of Mehran - A single-player hack-and-slash game inspired by “Arabian Nights” folklore, known for its stealth and cover mechanics. The demo has received positive feedback. 3. Rivals of Aether II - A platform fighter similar to Smash Bros, featuring a roster of 10 characters and smooth performance on most systems. It is lightweight in storage requirements. 4. Permafrost - A cooperative survival game set in a world of perpetual winter, offering both cooperative and single-player modes. 5. Echoes of the Living - A survival horror game that emulates the fixed camera perspective of classic 90s horror games, featuring a zombie-infested narrative.