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June 28, 2025

4 classic PC games that prove just how well pixel art can age

Pixel graphics emerged as a limitation of hardware capabilities but have been embraced as an artistic choice, especially in indie games. A criterion of at least ten years since release is used to define "retro" games. Papers, Please: Players act as a border checkpoint officer in a totalitarian state, balancing duty and family needs. The game utilizes pixel art for its static user interface and characters, maintaining its unique visual identity over a decade later. Platform: Steam. RollerCoaster Tycoon: Known for its iconic pixel art, the game features vibrant landscapes that complement its amusement park theme. Its late-90s aesthetic remains impressive even two decades after release. Shovel Knight: Launched over a decade ago, it pays homage to retro 2D platformers with an 8-bit-inspired aesthetic. The game blends nostalgia with originality, featuring backgrounds that enhance gameplay. Backyard Baseball: A late '90s arcade-style baseball simulation known for its distinctive art style and memorable characters. The pixelated character models are well-defined, showcasing impressive pixel artistry. Platforms: Steam, Nintendo Switch. PC games may not always match the pixel artistry of console games from the 80s and 90s, but there are many iconic pixel art games from that era and the early 2010s.

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June 27, 2025

Steam’s “Early Access” is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?

Valve's "Early Access" initiative on Steam currently features 14,056 titles. Successful games like Kerbal Space Program, ARMA 3, Prison Architect, and Kenshi have received positive reviews. However, many players have become disillusioned with the program, particularly due to experiences like the prolonged development of DayZ, which spent nearly five years in Early Access. The program's guidelines require developers to maintain transparency and accountability, but some exploit these rules for financial gain without completing their projects. The Early Access program is intended to gather player feedback, provide funding, and support development, but issues with unfinished games and unmet promises have raised concerns about its integrity.

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June 27, 2025

The best PC games of 2025 (that don’t need a graphics card)

In 2025, several innovative games have emerged that cater to players without high-end graphics requirements. - 9 Kings: An early access game focused on base-building and strategy, where players construct armies on limited tiles and face randomized enemies. - Pipstrello and the Cursed Yoyo: A vibrant adventure game reminiscent of Game Boy Advance titles, featuring real-time combat and puzzles, with a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. - So to Speak: A gamified language learning puzzle game that helps players learn Japanese vocabulary and culture. - The Roottrees are Dead: An investigative game exploring a plane crash mystery, combining genealogy and drama, now available in a remastered version on Steam. - Cast N Chill: A relaxing fishing game with pixel art aesthetics, allowing players to catch and document various fish. - Wizordum: A fast-paced action game that mixes first-person shooter mechanics with spell-slinging, featuring a level editor. - Glass Cannon: A physics-based puzzle game with roguelike elements, where players shoot at enemies with limited bullets. - Urban Myth Dissolution Center: A psychic investigator game with retro aesthetics and a narrative inspired by Japanese horror. - Chronicles of the Wolf: A side-scrolling action game set during the Beast of Gévaudan attacks, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. - Desktop Survivors 98: A survival game featuring Clippy in a whimsical digital landscape, paying homage to early computing days.

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June 27, 2025

New subscribers can score June’s Humble Choice bundle for $7 right now

Starting June 27, new subscribers to Humble Choice can purchase June's bundle for a discounted price using the promo code JUNE25, saving .99 off the regular monthly price of .99. The bundle includes eight PC games: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered, Nobody Wants to Die, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Tchia, Sker Ritual, Biped, and Havendock, along with a one-month subscription to IGN Plus and Boot.dev. A Humble Choice membership also offers 20% off in the Humble store, and 5% of each membership fee supports The Trevor Project. Subscribers can skip a month or cancel at any time.

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June 27, 2025

2025 Steam Summer Sale Begins

Valve has launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, which started at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will run until July 10, 2025. Players can earn free stickers through their Discovery Queue while browsing discounted titles. The main storefront has been redesigned to highlight significant price reductions on various games, including several that were featured in last year's sale. Highlighted discounts include: - Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) - Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) - Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) - Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) - Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) - Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) - Gris – .49 (90% off) - House Flipper – .49 (90% off) - Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) - Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) - Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) - Steamworld Dig – [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Valve has officially launched the 2025 Steam Summer Sale, a highly anticipated event for PC gaming enthusiasts. This year’s sale commenced at 10 AM PT (1 PM ET) and will continue until July 10, 2025. As is customary, players can explore their Discovery Queue to earn free stickers while browsing through an array of discounted titles. The main storefront has also undergone a slight redesign, showcasing significant price reductions on various games. Notably, several of these titles were featured in last year's sale, offering a second chance for those who may have missed out. Highlighted Discounts This year, a selection of games has been particularly spotlighted for their remarkable discounts. Here are some of the standout offers: Blasphemous – .49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – .99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – .99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – .49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – .79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – .79 (60% off) Gris – .49 (90% off) House Flipper – .49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – .99 (90% off) Moonlighter – .99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – .99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Image via Atlus Jenni Lada | Published: Jun 26, 2025 05:00 pm Valve announced that the 2025 Steam Summer Sale is now live and covers an array of PC games. It will run 10am PT/1pm ET on July 10, 2025. As usual, going through your Discovery Queue can earn you free stickers. The storefront’s main page also reorganized a bit to show deep discounts. However, given how these go, many are also titles that were reduced last year in case you missed them. Recommended Videos A number of titles were called out this year as being especially cheap. Here are some of the most notable discounts on some major PC games available during the sale. Blasphemous – $2.49 (90% off) Catherine Classic – $4.99 (75% off) Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy – $3.99 (90% off) Crypt of the Necrodancer – $1.49 (90% off) Final Fantasy VII – $4.79 (60% off) Final Fantasy VIII – $4.79 (60% off) Gris – $1.49 (90%) House Flipper – $2.49 (90% off) Little Nightmares 2 – $2.99 (90% off) Moonlighter – $2.99 (85% off) Spiritfarer – $2.99 (90% off) Steamworld Dig – $0.89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – $2.99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – $3.89 (87% off) Undertale – $2.49 (75% off) As for Steam Deck, here are some of the most notable 2025 Summer Sale discounts that Valve noted are among the ones most-played on handheld gaming PCs. Balatro – $13.49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – $47.99 (20% off) Blue Prince – $25.49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – $15.99 (60% off) Elden Ring – $35.99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – $11.19 (20% off) Hades 2 – $26.99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – $29.99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – $7.49 (50% off) Lies of P – $29.99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – $9.89 (67% off) Palworld – $22.49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – $23.99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – $19.99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – $7.49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale on PC games is in effect until July 10, 2025. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].89 (91% off) Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) Undertale – .49 (75% off) Steam Deck Discounts For those utilizing the Steam Deck, Valve has also highlighted several popular titles that are now available at attractive prices during the sale: Balatro – .49 (10% off) Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) Lies of P – .99 (50% off) Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) Palworld – .49 (25% off) Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off) The 2025 Steam Summer Sale promises an exciting opportunity for gamers to expand their libraries at significantly reduced prices, ensuring that both seasoned players and newcomers can find something to enjoy. Siliconera is supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small affiliate commission. Learn more about our Affiliate Policy." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].89 (91% off) - Steins;Gate – .99 (90% off) - Ultra Street Fighter IV – .89 (87% off) - Undertale – .49 (75% off) For Steam Deck users, notable discounts include: - Balatro – .49 (10% off) - Baldur’s Gate 3 – .99 (20% off) - Blue Prince – .49 (15% off) - Death Stranding Director’s Cut – .99 (60% off) - Elden Ring – .99 (40% off) - Fields of Mistria – .19 (20% off) - Hades 2 – .99 (10% off) - Hello Kitty Island Adventure – .99 (25% off) - Hollow Knight – .49 (50% off) - Lies of P – .99 (50% off) - Monster Hunter: World – .89 (67% off) - Palworld – .49 (25% off) - Persona 5 Royal – .99 (60% off) - Resident Evil 4 – .99 (50% off) - Stardew Valley – .49 (50% off)

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June 27, 2025

PlayStation PC Games Are Now On Xbox, Sort Of

Microsoft has introduced a feature in its Xbox PC app that allows users to access a gaming library from various PC storefronts, including Epic and Steam, enabling players to view popular PlayStation games available on PC, such as Spider-Man: Miles Morales. While these games can be viewed in the Xbox app, they will not include Xbox achievements or enhanced functionalities. Microsoft is pursuing a strategy to transform Xbox into a platform similar to Steam, focusing on collaboration rather than direct competition. Xbox president Sarah Bond has indicated a vision for a more interconnected gaming ecosystem with the next generation of Xbox consoles. Microsoft has canceled plans for a dedicated Xbox handheld device and is instead supporting third-party devices like the ROG Xbox Ally and collaborating with Meta on the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition.

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June 27, 2025

The Steam Summer Sale Is Officially Live With New PC Gaming Deals for 2025

The Steam Summer Sale is running until July 10, offering significant discounts on a variety of PC games. Notable deals include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for .99, a Twin Pack of Final Fantasy VII Remake for .99, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at a 20% discount. Other highlighted indie titles from 2025 are R.E.P.O., Schedule I, and Blue Prince. Major discounts include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars Battlefront II, each reduced by 90%. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also available at its lowest price. Amazon Prime Day starts on July 8, offering deals on PC hardware and free PC games for Prime members.

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June 26, 2025

Steam Summer Sale 2025 start time: Here’s when huge PC games go on sale as first discounts arrive

The Steam Summer Sale is set to begin at 6 PM BST. Discounts during the sale can reach up to 95%. Gamers can use the Steam app on mobile devices to add games to their collection or curate wishlists before the sale starts. Popular titles currently discounted include EA FC 25, Horizon Forbidden West, and various Far Cry games. Historical trends indicate that major releases like Assassin's Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Kingdom Come Deliverance II will also be discounted during the sale.

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June 26, 2025

Steam’s Summer Sale is on the way – and here are the games I’m expecting major discounts for

The Steam Summer Sale is scheduled to start on June 26 at 6 PM BST / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST, featuring discounts on popular PC games. Capcom's Spotlight will coincide with the sale, highlighting games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Pragmata. The Resident Evil 4 remake is expected to have significant discounts, following a previous Capcom Publisher Sale. Monster Hunter Wilds has not seen discounts on Steam since its launch in February. Cyberpunk 2077 is anticipated to be featured prominently due to an upcoming update. Death Stranding Director's Cut is currently discounted by 60% and may see further reductions. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is likely to have a significant discount ahead of its DLC launch in September 2025. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, launched on PC in April, may attract players due to its recent HBO series finale. Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to offer a more substantial discount compared to its previous sale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is anticipated to receive a significant discount. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is preparing for its first Steam Summer Sale after an earlier 20% reduction. Assassin's Creed Shadows has not yet seen discounts on Steam, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is poised for a significant discount following its January release.

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June 24, 2025

“Deus Ex” just turned 25 years old and it’s still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything

Deus Ex, released in 2000 by Ion Storm, is widely regarded as one of the most influential PC games and a pinnacle of immersive simulations. The franchise has evolved with entries like Human Revolution and Mankind Divided, developed by Eidos-Montreal. The original game, directed by Warren Spector, combined first-person action with RPG elements, allowing players to choose various playstyles. Modern players can access Deus Ex on contemporary Windows systems, using keyboard and mouse or controllers, including handheld devices like the ASUS ROG Ally and Steam Deck, which runs the game through Proton emulation. Despite its outdated graphics and AI, Deus Ex offers a richly layered adventure in a cyberpunk dystopia, appealing to both newcomers and veterans.