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August 14, 2025

Telkomsel, Nuon, and Bango bring convenient and affordable Microsoft PC Game Pass access to Indonesian gamers, strengthening their digital gaming experience

Bango PLC has partnered with Telkomsel and Nuon Digital Indonesia to launch Microsoft PC Game Pass through the IndiHome Add-On in Indonesia. For a monthly fee starting at IDR 63,063, subscribers can access a library of premium PC games, including new releases from major publishers and an EA Play membership. The collaboration aims to enhance the gaming experience and broaden access to quality gaming content. Subscribers can activate the PC Game Pass via the IndiHome Add-On landing page, with the fee included in their monthly bill. A promotion for the first 500 users offers a free first month starting August 14, 2025, with automatic renewal at the standard price thereafter.

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August 7, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta Forces PC Gamers to Mess About With Their BIOS to Enable Secure Boot — and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Is Next

Battlefield 6 requires players to enable Secure Boot on PC to access the Open Beta. EA has published a user guide to assist players in enabling Secure Boot, which involves accessing the BIOS and ensuring that TPM 2.0 is activated and the Windows disk is formatted as GPT. This requirement may be challenging for less experienced PC gamers. Activision has also announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will mandate Secure Boot for PC players. The shift towards requiring TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot is aimed at enhancing game security and combating cheating in competitive multiplayer games.

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August 7, 2025

Games that try to sneak bots into multiplayer matches are automatically trash

Morgan Park discusses the controversial presence of bots in multiplayer gaming and their impact on player experience and game integrity. In titles like Fortnite, an analysis showed that up to 90% of players in a typical lobby could be bots, leading to a false sense of security for seasoned players. In NetEase’s Marvel Rivals, players report being matched with bot-filled games after losing two consecutive matches, which undermines competition and misleads players about their skills. Some publishers exploit bots for dubious purposes, while others, like Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty, label bots and restrict their use to practice modes, promoting transparency and maintaining competitive integrity. The gaming community is encouraged to share experiences regarding the presence of bots.

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August 4, 2025

Humble Bundle has 8 Steam Deck-friendly games for just $10 this month

Humble Bundles offer discounted gaming deals for PC gamers, including a new bundle titled "Better With 4 Friends," which features eight indie co-op games optimized for the Steam Deck. The bundle includes the following games with their Steam Deck compatibility: - SpiderHeck (Verified) - Moving Out (Verified) - Fling to the Finish (Verified) - Unrailed! (Verified) - Embr (Playable) - Towerfall Ascension (Playable) - Rivals of Aether (Verified) - Portal Knights (Playable) The bundle is available for a flat rate, providing significant savings compared to purchasing the games individually. Users can also choose to pay more to support Humble and related causes.

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August 2, 2025

GOG Gives Away 13 Free PC Games for 48 Hours Only

GOG is offering a selection of 13 games for free for a limited time of 48 hours as part of its initiative FreedomToBuy.games, in response to recent game delistings. The games available include titles such as Leap of Love, POSTAL 2, and HuniePop. Users can claim individual titles without needing to select all 13, and a GOG.com account is required to add the games to their library. After the promotional period, these titles will still be available for purchase. GOG specializes in DRM-free games and has a GOG Preservation Program aimed at providing access to older games.

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August 2, 2025

GOG preservationists hit back at “censorship in gaming” by making a bunch of notable NSFW games free-to-own for a limited time: “If a game is legal and responsibly made, players should be able to enjoy it”

GOG has launched FreedomToBuy.games, a platform offering free access to select adult-themed games for 48 hours, including titles like HuniePop and House Party, to promote creative expression in gaming. The initiative is supported by various publishers and aims to preserve adult-oriented games amidst pressures from moralistic lobbyists and credit card companies. GOG emphasizes its role as an archival platform, stating that legal and responsibly made games should be accessible now and in the future. Mastercard clarified that it has not imposed restrictions on game creators or platforms, and GOG noted that delisting games makes it harder to revive them later. Renowned game creator Yoko Taro commented on the potential infringement of free speech due to such censorship.

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August 1, 2025

EA finally listens: Battlefield 6 scraps a decade-old requirement on Steam — a major win for new players and veteran fans

EA clarified that players on Steam will not need to use the EA App to access Battlefield 6, but an EA account is required. Players who purchased Battlefield 6 via the Epic Games Store will need both the EA App and an EA account to play. Additionally, Battlefield 6 will not carry a price tag of , adhering to the industry standard.

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July 31, 2025

AQUAPAZZA: AQUAPLUS Dream Match for PC launches September 25

AQUAPAZZA: AQUAPLUS Dream Match will be released on PC via Steam on September 25, priced at .99. The game will be available in English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Originally launched in arcades on June 22, 2011, in Japan, it was later released on PlayStation 3 on August 30, 2012, in Japan, and November 19, 2013, in North America. The game features 26 characters from AQUAPLUS franchises, including Utawarerumono, ToHeart 2, and White Album. It includes an Active Emotion System and visually stunning Splash Arts for finishing moves. A Simple control scheme is available for newcomers, and players can select partner characters for assists during battles.

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July 31, 2025

Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — ‘Metal Gear Solid’ and ‘Resident Evil’ actors to present

David Hayter and Maggie Robertson will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on August 20, showcasing over 50 titles from publishers like Bandai Namco, Electronic Arts, and Capcom. The event will start at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT / 7 p.m. BST and will be broadcast live on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, BiliBili, and GamesRadar.com. David Hayter is known for his role as Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series and has previously hosted the show in 2020. Maggie Robertson is recognized for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village and as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3. Additionally, Future will present two other Gamescom events: "FGS Live From Gamescom" and "FGS Best of Gamescom," airing on August 24.

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July 31, 2025

Get 30 Classic D&D PC Games For $10

Baldur's Gate 3 is a recent representation of "Dungeons & Dragons" in video games, following a legacy that includes titles like the original Baldur's Gate, Planescape Torment, and Neverwinter Nights, dating back to the '80s and early '90s with classics such as Eye of the Beholder and Pool of Radiance. The Humble Dungeons & Dragons Classic Collection offers up to 30 vintage D&D PC RPGs, strategy, and action games for a limited time until August 7, with proceeds supporting Covenant House. The collection has two payment tiers, with the base tier priced at including six games, and the full bundle priced at unlocking all games. Notable games include Al-Qadim: The Genie's Curse, DragonStrike, and the Eye of the Beholder trilogy. The bundle features various genres and settings from D&D lore, and all games are redeemable on Steam. Additionally, a new Dungeons & Dragons x Stranger Things game is set to launch on October 7, and preorders are available. The Horrified: Dungeons & Dragons board game is also available, allowing players to face iconic D&D monsters. The latest D&D 2024 Edition includes essential rulebooks and adventure modules, available on Amazon.