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AppWizard

June 16, 2025

After all the anger and noise, Borderlands 4 isn’t $80 anyway but there’s a whopping expensive deluxe edition if you want to spend even more money on it

Preorders for Borderlands 4 have launched, with the base edition priced at £60/€70 on Steam, which is lower than expected. The Deluxe Edition is priced at £90/€100, and the Super Deluxe Edition at £120/€130. Randy Pitchford, CEO of Gearbox Software, encouraged fans to preorder due to the absence of a price increase. The Standard Edition is priced at £59.99, the Deluxe Edition includes additional content, and the Super Deluxe Edition offers the most extensive features. The pricing has received a positive reception from fans, although some gamers outside the US, UK, and EU find it high. The game quickly became a top-ten seller on Steam after preorders opened.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Borderlands 4 is NOT an $80 game, PC requirements revealed

2K Games has opened pre-orders for Borderlands 4, with the standard edition priced at .99. The game will utilize Unreal Engine 5, requiring a minimum of an Intel Core i7-9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X, 16GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, along with 100GB of free disk space. Recommended specifications include an Intel Core i7-12700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 32GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, also requiring 100GB of free disk space. The game will feature Denuvo anti-tamper technology, similar to Borderlands 3, which may be removed in the future.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Stellar Blade review

Stellar Blade is set to launch on June 16, 2025, with a price of £60. It is developed by Shift Up Corporation and published by PlayStation Publishing. The game features the character Eve in a skin-tight suit and is described as a soulslite experience with a robust combat system. It is a well-optimized PC port, maintaining smooth performance on devices like the Steam Deck. However, it has faced criticism for its level design and challenging tutorial.

AppWizard

June 15, 2025

Free PC Game Available on Steam for 48 Hours Only (And It’s Steam Deck Verified)

Steam users can download the game "Paradox Soul" for free for 48 hours until June 17. It is a Metroidvania pixel action-shooter hybrid developed by Ritual Games and is Steam Deck Verified. The game currently has a "Mixed" rating on Steam, with 43 percent of user reviews being positive. It is typically priced at .99. The game features a protagonist named Dr. Alli Rose, who explores a test facility to confront evil. Many user reviews come from accounts with minimal playtime.

AppWizard

June 15, 2025

These are the subscriptions I actually don’t mind paying for

FlightRadar24 offers a Gold subscription that provides features like bookmarking flights, accessing airport and flight histories for up to a year, and real-time weather layers. Meteogram Weather Widget's Pro version allows extensive customization and monitoring of weather conditions over various time frames, making it valuable for unpredictable weather. NordVPN is favored for its ease of use and reliability across multiple devices, justifying its annual fee for online privacy. F1TV provides access to live races and past events, with the Pro tier offering enhanced viewing features like timing and telemetry. Netflix's 4K tier enhances the viewing experience, maintaining its status as a popular streaming service despite rising costs. Spotify is a leading music streaming service, with the Duo plan allowing two users to share a subscription, catering to diverse musical tastes. Google One offers a 200GB plan for backing up files and photos, which can be shared within a family group, making it a convenient choice. OsmAnd Maps+ Annual is an open-source app beneficial for exploring off-the-beaten-path routes, with its annual fee justified by its functionality during road trips.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 director offers the most sympathetic answer I’ve yet heard for the $80 game question: ‘We don’t set the prices for our games,’ and ‘You’d have to honestly talk to the Xbox folks’

Brandon Adler, the director of The Outer Worlds 2, stated that game developers do not set the prices for their games, emphasizing that pricing decisions are made by corporate executives. He expressed a desire for broader accessibility to games but indicated that pricing inquiries should be directed to Xbox executives. The economic landscape has shifted, making home ownership difficult while consumer electronics have become more affordable. Gamers now have various options, including subscription services and budget-friendly hardware. The perceived normal price for games has shifted to the range of to , with being a stretch, particularly for highly anticipated titles. Pricing challenges reflect deeper issues in the gaming industry, including recent layoffs and rising development costs. Obsidian Entertainment has adopted a strategy of working on multiple smaller projects, resulting in more affordable pricing for some titles, while the upcoming Avowed is set at a full retail price. Concerns exist that The Outer Worlds 2’s price might hinder its success, especially given the unclear metrics Microsoft uses to evaluate sales performance.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Total War grabs, management freebies, demos to try, and more

The Humble Store has released two bundles: the Narrative Arc collection, which includes Mutazione, Venba, and Frank and Drake, with additional tiers featuring Season: A Letter to the Future, Dustborn, Harold Halibut, and Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out; and the Case and Consequences Collection, which offers Heavy Rain, Song of Farca, Lacuna, and Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments, with a second tier including Murders on the Yangtze River, BROK the InvestiGator, and Between Horizons. Both bundles are available for two weeks. The Epic Games Store is offering Two Point Hospital for free until June 19, coinciding with the launch of The Operator as the next free game. Valve's Steam Next Fest is running until June 16, featuring demos of upcoming games, along with several active free events, including Stardeus, Barony, Hell Let Loose, Construction Simulator, and Towerborne. The Steam Summer Sale is approaching, with significant promotions already launched by various publishers, including a Total War historical sale and early summer promotions from 505 Games. The GOG store is also offering DRM-free discounts across various genres.

Winsage

June 14, 2025

You can’t argue with the price when a 95% discount drops Windows 11 Pro to just $10

Windows 11 Pro is available for a limited-time price of , reduced from its original retail value of 9, representing a discount of up to 95%. The Pro version includes features such as Hyper-V Virtualization, BitLocker Drive Encryption, Sandbox, Microsoft Defender Application Guard, and Windows Information Protection. Users also gain access to various AI tools. To acquire the software, one must purchase, download, and activate it with a license key, ensuring hardware compatibility with Windows 11.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

Steam Game From 2024 Now Free for Everyone

A new game titled "What the Pak" is currently available for free on Steam until June 24, 2024, after which it will cost .99. It is an Early Access title developed by Wendigo Games and published by Broken Lyre Entertainment, featuring a collection of fast-paced mini-games. The game has received positive reviews, with 86 percent of user ratings on Steam being favorable. Its compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as "Unknown."

Winsage

June 14, 2025

Windows 11 Pro for 95% Off Brings the Price Down to Almost $0, This Limited Deal Expires Soon

Windows 11 Pro is available for a limited time at a price of just , representing a 95% discount from its typical price of 0. To access this deal, use the code ‘MSO5’ at checkout. Key features of Windows 11 Pro include a Universal Search tool on the taskbar, OneDrive for easy access to files across devices, the ability to create multiple customized desktops, and productivity shortcuts like the Win + V shortcut for clipboard history.