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AppWizard

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)

BetaBeacon

June 26, 2025

Persona 5: The Phantom X is Now Available for Steam, Android, and iOS –

Persona 5: The Phantom X is now available for Steam, Android, and iOS.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is getting Minecraft characters and Hatsune Miku to make sure people are “not just playing it when it comes out, having fun, and that being it”

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will feature crossover characters from franchises such as Minecraft, Yakuza, Hatsune Miku, and Joker from Persona 5, aiming to create a 'Hall of Fame' atmosphere. Producer Takashi Iizuka stated that the game seeks to pull from the best elements of previous racing titles to enhance player engagement. A Season Pass will provide new content, including characters and courses, for a year after launch, with Minecraft being the first major addition. This strategy is intended to maintain player interest in a competitive gaming landscape, particularly against titles like Mario Kart.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s latest gaming take is ruthlessly mocked by Bioshock fans: ‘Probably thinks Andrew Ryan was the hero’

Elon Musk attempted to align himself with the No Kings protests in the U.S., which had over five million participants, to enhance his image on X. On June 15, he posted a message interpreted as a reference to protests against Trump, amid a contentious relationship with the former president. Musk had previously claimed credit for Trump's election victory, leading to Trump's threats to withdraw government subsidies for Musk's ventures. Reactions to Musk's post varied, particularly within the BioShock community, where fans noted the character Andrew Ryan's downfall. Musk has faced criticism for previous misinterpretations of gaming culture and was recently criticized for account boosting in Path of Exile 2. Speculation surrounds Musk's understanding of gaming narratives, especially regarding his reference to Andrew Ryan, whose ambitions lead to ruin.

Winsage

June 9, 2025

Microsoft Finally Gets Into the Handheld Game With ROG Xbox Ally

Microsoft unveiled its new handheld gaming consoles, the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, during the Summer Game Fest on June 8. Both models feature a design resembling a pair of controllers attached to a wide screen and are expected to launch this holiday season. They will operate on Windows 11 and allow for gaming through remote play, cloud gaming, or directly on the device, providing access to a wide range of PC games and popular applications. Initial impressions of the consoles have been positive, with reports highlighting their comfortable design and gameplay experience. Microsoft aims to compete with existing handheld devices like the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck, and the Ally will debut with popular titles, including Roblox.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 live: All the announcements in real-time

Obsidian Entertainment has announced that The Outer Worlds 2 will feature six companions with their own questlines linked to distinct factions, allowing players to influence their character arcs through gameplay choices. The game is set on Arcadia, a new colony governed by The Protectorate, and will include an enhanced perk system similar to Fallout: New Vegas, allowing for specialized character builds. Players will take on the role of a customizable Sky Marshall, with an emphasis on traits that affect gameplay dynamics. The sequel aims for deeper RPG mechanics and a more complex narrative due to increased development time and resources. The game is scheduled for release on October 29, 2025.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Takashi Iizuka on Crossover Racers Like Minecraft’s Steve and How Travel Rings Change Everything

Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, announced details about the upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which will feature characters such as Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, Joker from Persona 5, and Minecraft characters like Steve, Alex, and the Creeper. The game will have a three-lap racing format where the first-place racer can choose a new world for the next lap using Travel Rings. It will include power-ups like the Rocket Punch and Monster Truck, and will allow any character to ride any vehicle. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to release on September 25, 2025, on platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-play functionality and support for up to 12 players online.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Hatsune Miku, Minecraft Steve and more coming to Sonic Racing Crossworlds

SEGA announced Sonic Racing Crossworlds, a new kart racing game featuring characters from various franchises. Confirmed characters include Katsune Miku, Joker from Persona 5, Steve from Minecraft, and Ichiban from Like a Dragon. Leaks suggest potential characters from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and SpongeBob SquarePants. The game will support full crossplay at launch and is scheduled for release on September 25th.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launches Sept 25 With Hatsune Miku, Joker, Ichiban & Minecraft’s Steve

Sega has announced that Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will be released on September 25, 2025. Playable characters include Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, and Joker from Persona 5, along with Minecraft characters Steve, Alex, and the Creeper. The game will feature character packs inspired by Sonic Prime and Sonic Unleashed, with Minecraft content in a Season Pass. Pre-orders grant three days of early access starting September 22, 2025. The game will have several editions: - Physical Standard Edition: .99 for Nintendo Switch and .99 for other platforms, includes a pre-order bonus of Sonic Unleashed Sonic the Werehog character + vehicle + decal. - Digital Standard Edition: .99 for Nintendo Switch and .99 for other platforms, includes the same pre-order bonus. - Digital Deluxe Edition: .99 for all platforms, includes a Season Pass, early access (not for Nintendo Switch), characters from Sonic Prime, and the same pre-order bonus. - Physical Collector’s Edition: .99 for consoles and 9.99 for PC, includes a Season Pass, pre-order bonus, collector’s box, statue, SteelBook, art book, soundtrack, comic, keychain, trading cards, and car emblem. The game features a unique racing mechanic with land, air, and sea terrains, and the Travel Rings feature that transports racers to new CrossWorlds. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Hatsune Miku, Persona’s Joker, and Minecraft’s Steve join the roster for Sonic CrossWorlds

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds will expand its character roster to include new figures from various franchises, such as Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban from the Like A Dragon series, Hatsune Miku, and Steve from Minecraft. The game will feature cross-play capabilities, allowing players from different platforms to compete against each other. It is set to launch on September 25th and will be available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games. The game will also introduce Travel Rings for traversing various dimensions.