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November 27, 2025

‘Death Stranding 2: On the Beach’ May Come To PC Sooner Than You Think

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is anticipated to transition to PC soon, as suggested by a now-removed ESRB listing. This marks a significant shift for a first-party PlayStation exclusive, indicating a potential change in strategy for PlayStation regarding PC releases. The game has received seven nominations at this year's Game Awards and has been praised by critics. It is currently available on PlayStation 5.

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November 17, 2025

PUBG creator’s unforgiving survival game just got a new early access roadmap, and it’s looking stacked

Go Wayback's Prologue is a minimalist survival game focusing on resource scarcity and unpredictable weather, rather than traditional foes. Players navigate a procedurally generated map with the goal of reaching a weather station. The game has undergone significant refinement in the past nine months and is preparing for early access. A roadmap for future updates includes improved pathing, expanded construction options, and new game modes. Prologue is part of PlayerUnknown Productions' Project Artemis, a three-game initiative aimed at creating expansive, planet-sized worlds.

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November 16, 2025

Steam Users Have 2 Free PC Games To Download To Bring Back The Memories

Steam has made available two titles from the Backyard Sports series for free: Backyard Basketball '01 and Backyard Hockey '02. The series has been revitalized after being acquired by Playground Productions, with a steady stream of releases on Steam. While many other titles in the series are priced at .99, these two games can be added to players' libraries at no cost. Backyard Basketball '01 has received largely positive reviews despite some licensing complications and minor lag issues, while Backyard Hockey '02 is noted for its nostalgic appeal.

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November 1, 2025

Brendan Greene’s open-world survival roguelike hikes into early access later this month, and it’ll actually let you save your run through its brutal wilderness

Prologue: Go Wayback!, developed by Brendan Greene's PlayerUnknown Productions, has been in open beta for two and a half months and will launch in early access on November 20. The game features a hiking simulation where players trek from a cabin to a weather tower, with unique maps generated by machine-learning technology. The terrain and weather create challenging survival scenarios. The early access version will introduce two new modes: Objective: Survive, focusing on survival challenges, and Free Roam, allowing exploration without hazards. Additional features include a map editor, map seed sharing, and a mid-run save option, which has been complex to implement. The game's reception will be significant for Greene's long-term vision of creating expansive gaming platforms.

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October 31, 2025

Condemned: Criminal Origins, the best game about beating people to death with a lead pipe I’ve ever played, has been delisted from Steam and Xbox, and fans are hoping that means a remaster is on the way

Condemned: Criminal Origins has been removed from digital storefronts, including Steam and the Xbox store, and is not available on GOG. The game, which was released 20 years ago, featured an FBI agent dealing with murder investigations and had notable gameplay mechanics. A code for the game is still available on Fanatical for .45. Nightdive Studios has expressed interest in revitalizing the game for modern platforms, and inquiries have been made to Sega about future plans for the franchise. A similar game, Butcher Creek, inspired by Condemned, has a demo available on Steam.

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October 31, 2025

Game Pass Horror Picks: 17 Excellent Games To Play This Halloween

Gamers with Game Pass on Xbox or PC can access a selection of horror games for Halloween, including: - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Co-op sci-fi shooter) - Good for those wanting to battle Xenomorphs; not ideal for players who dislike loadouts or glitches. - A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cinematic stealth adventure) - Great for fans of intricate narratives; not suitable for those who prefer direct confrontations. - CARRION (2D pixel art adventure) - Appeals to Metroidvania enthusiasts; not for players who dislike backtracking. - Costume Quest (Turn-based comedy RPG) - Nostalgic for trick-or-treating; not for those seeking complex mechanics. - Dead By Daylight (Online survival horror co-op) - Perfect for horror movie scenario fans; not for those who dislike being hunted. - Diablo IV (Loot-based action-RPG) - Great for demon-slaying fans; not for players who disengage during button-mashing. - Doom 2016 (First-person shooter) - Ideal for chaos lovers; not for cautious players. - Inscryption (Deck-building horror adventure) - Appeals to strategy and chance lovers; not for those averse to plot twists. - Inside (Cinematic platforming adventure) - Great for emotional storytelling fans; not for those who prefer dialogue-heavy narratives. - Little Nightmares II (Dark fantasy puzzle adventure) - Perfect for atmosphere lovers; not for players frustrated by intricate controls. - Pacific Drive (Haunted car sim) - Good for scavengers; not for those who prefer smooth rides. - Redfall (Co-op demon hunter) - Appeals to vampire hunting fans; not for those seeking loot shooters. - Resident Evil 2 (Survival horror shooter) - Great for survival fantasy enthusiasts; not for those afraid of monsters. - State of Decay 2 (Open-world base-building zombie survival) - Ideal for resource gatherers; not for those who find repetition daunting. - Still Wakes the Deep (Lovecraftian walking sim) - Appeals to fans of eerie atmospheres; not for those lacking patience. - The Evil Within (Psychological survival horror) - Great for boundary-pushing horror fans; not for those struggling with jarring mechanics. - The Walking Dead (Point-and-click zombie adventure) - Ideal for fans of the comic or show; not for those easily moved to tears.

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October 29, 2025

As Amazon’s game business crumbles, the public is surprised to discover that it was trying to compete with Steam all this time

On September 30, 2016, Amazon Game Studios introduced its titles Breakaway, Crucible, and New World at TwitchCon. Breakaway's development was halted in 2018 due to poor previews and an unsuccessful open alpha. Crucible was canceled shortly after its launch. While Amazon plans to keep New World operational until at least the end of 2026, it has ceased active development and laid off staff. Former Prime Gaming vice president Ethan Evans noted that Amazon's ambition to disrupt Steam faced challenges, including miscalculations about user habits and a lack of awareness among gamers regarding Amazon's gaming efforts. Amazon is now shifting focus from large-scale productions to more unconventional projects.

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October 29, 2025

PUBG creator’s roguelike survival game with machine learning-generated worlds hits Steam early access next month – the first step toward “realistic Minecraft” for “millions of players”

PlayerUnknown Productions, an independent studio, will launch its first title, Prologue: Go WayBack, on November 20, entering early access on Steam. This single-player survival game features roguelike elements and is the first part of a trilogy envisioned by Brendan "PlayerUnknown" Greene, who aims to create a dynamic survival ecosystem called Project Artemis. Prologue: Go WayBack includes challenging first-person survival mechanics and a free roam mode. The development of this game is part of a larger initiative to create a technology platform for large-scale emergent play, utilizing a proprietary engine called Melba.

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October 19, 2025

Back after two decades, iconic city builder’s dream return suddenly dies as dev confirms 1.0 update is its last

Industry Giant 4.0, a revival of a classic PC gaming name, was launched in early access in November 2024 but will conclude its development with the 1.0 launch, which will also be its final update. The developers, Don Vs Dodo and publisher Toplitz Productions, announced that there will be no further major updates or new features, disappointing players who were hoping for promised features like multiplayer functionality. The game struggled to attract a significant player base, peaking at only 587 players, and received negative reviews citing its unfinished state and lack of features.

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October 11, 2025

Take a break from Path of Exile 2 and Diablo 4 and try their lightning-fast counterpart’s massive new season for free

The new Torchlight Infinite season 'Overrealm' invites players back to the free-to-play ARPG, offering an alternative to games like Diablo 4 and Path of Exile. Season 12 introduces the 'Overrealm,' an unstable alternate dimension with a revamped endgame where players race against time for rewards. Players can customize rewards using items like 'Bottled Shadow' and 'Containment Dossier,' enhancing gameplay with features such as combat pets and teleporters. The talent system has been revamped with 'Ethereal Prisms,' allowing players to gain bonuses by socketing them into talent nodes. The character Bing has a new hero trait, 'Creative Genius,' enabling a tactical spellcasting approach. The update includes new legendary gear with universal mechanics, buffs, and debuffs, as well as 'combo skills' for executing sequences of moves. The Outlaw mechanic from the previous season is now part of the core game, along with various quality-of-life improvements like reduced Ember costs for crafting and a more responsive Trade House. The 'Overrealm' update is available for free on Steam.