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June 13, 2025

‘Stellar Blade’ Crushes PlayStation PC Record With 183,000 Concurrents

Stellar Blade has achieved a peak of 183,830 concurrent players on Steam, setting a new record for former PlayStation exclusives and more than doubling the previous record of 77,154 players held by Ghost of Tsushima. The game sold 1 million copies within its first month of release and is currently the #1 seller on Steam. A sequel is confirmed with a tentative release date set for 2027.

AppWizard

June 12, 2025

With WH40K Boltgun and Dungeons of Hinterberg, this month’s Humble Choice lineup is stacked for less than $12

The June 2025 Humble Choice bundle includes eight games available for subscribers at a price of .99. The featured titles are: 1. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - A first-person shooter with a retail price of .99. 2. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered - A remastered classic with a retail price of .99. 3. Nobody Wants to Die - A narrative-driven adventure with a retail price of .99. 4. Dungeons of Hinterberg - An adventure game with a retail price of .99. 5. Tchia - An open-world exploration game with a retail price of .99. 6. Sker Ritual - A zombie survival FPS with a retail price of .99. 7. Biped - A co-op adventure game with a retail price of .99. 8. Havendock - A colony simulation game with a retail price of .99. Additionally, the bundle includes a month of IGN Plus valued at .99 and a one-month subscription to Boot.dev worth .00. For June, 5% of every Humble Choice membership will be donated to The Trevor Project, which supports programs aimed at preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

Winsage

June 9, 2025

I tested Xbox’s powerful — and heavy

The ROG Xbox Ally X is a handheld console with a 7-inch display, set to launch during the holiday season. It weighs 715 g (1.58 lbs), making it the heaviest handheld on the market. The console operates on Windows and comes pre-loaded with Steam, Battle.net, and Discord. Despite its impressive features and graphics, concerns about its ergonomics and comfort during prolonged use were raised after a short gameplay session. Feedback from other attendees indicated that some found the device comfortable, likening it to an Xbox controller.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Showcase specials, Timeloop freebies, Resident Evils, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering the games Deathloop and Ogu and the Secret Forest for free until June 12. Deathloop is a first-person shooter where players must eliminate eight targets within a time loop, while Ogu and the Secret Forest is a 2D adventure featuring hand-drawn characters and puzzles. The Steam store is giving away Borderlands 2 for free until June 8 at 10 AM PT. The Humble Choice bundle has introduced eight new games, including Warhammer 40K: Boltgun and Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, available until July 1. The Humble Store is also offering an IGN Live bundle with various games for a limited two-week period. Additionally, significant discounts are available from franchises like 2K, Capcom, and Techland, and the GOG store is featuring DRM-free specials, including classic Atari titles.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Get The Remastered Soul Reaver Games And 7 Others For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The June 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers includes the following titles: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, Nobody Wants To Die, Tchia, Sker Ritual, Biped, and Havendock. Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service that allows subscribers to keep the games indefinitely, even if they cancel their membership. Membership also provides exclusive discounts at the Humble store and access to the Humble Vault. The remastered Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 enhances the original games with improved visuals and controls. Dungeons of Hinterberg combines dungeon exploration with relationship-building. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a homage to old-school shooters. Nobody Wants To Die features a neo-noir detective story with time-manipulation. Tchia is a coming-of-age tale inspired by real islands, while Sker Ritual is a round-based FPS. Biped is a co-op game, and Havendock focuses on ocean exploration. Additionally, 5% of every Humble Choice membership is donated to charity, with this month's proceeds supporting Comic Relief USA's Red Nose Day.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Stellar Blade PC Preorders Are Discounted At Fanatical

The PC version of Stellar Blade, a highly anticipated title from the PS5 lineup of 2024, will be released on June 12. Preorders are available at a 10% discount on Fanatical, with the standard edition and Complete Edition priced lower than their regular prices. Preordering the standard edition grants exclusive in-game bonuses, while the Complete Edition includes additional content such as unique suits and in-game currency. The game is set in a future where humanity has retreated to the stars, and players control Eve, the sole survivor of an android expedition. It features a unique combat system and a flexible difficulty option. A sequel is already in development.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

89-year-old Skyrim Grandma starts streaming Oblivion Remastered, has to deal with its mystifying lockpicking minigame and ‘absolutely ugly movement’ just like we did in 2006

Shirley Curry, known as Skyrim Grandma, has started playing Oblivion at the age of 87, having been a prominent figure in the Skyrim YouTube community for over a decade. Born in 1936, she has gained recognition from Bethesda for her engaging roleplaying videos. In her new adventure through Cyrodiil, she showcases her spirited approach to gaming, exploring gameplay mechanics and sharing her experiences with viewers. Her journey reflects a nostalgic return to a game she first played in 2006. Curry's enthusiasm and unique perspective foster a sense of camaraderie among her audience, highlighting that age does not limit one's passion for gaming.

AppWizard

June 1, 2025

My top 5 must-play PC games for the second half of 2025 — Will they live up to the hype?

PC gamers are looking forward to several upcoming titles in 2025. - The Outer Worlds 2 is anticipated to launch in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PS5, featuring a new colony and an Earth Directorate agent unraveling a mystery. - Hades II is in Early Access and is expected to be fully released by late 2025. - ARC Raiders, a PvPvE extraction shooter, is rumored to launch in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PS5. - Escape from Tarkov has been in closed beta since 2017 and aims for a version 1.0 release in 2025. - Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is set to launch on July 15, 2025, with enhancements including new units and larger maps. - Path of Exile 2 entered Early Access on December 6, 2024, and will be free to play upon its full release, though a specific date has not been announced.

AppWizard

May 31, 2025

All the The Elder Scrolls games are up to 75% off in Bethesda’s weekend sale, with 20% off Oblivion Remastered

The Elder Scrolls series is currently experiencing heightened interest due to the release of Oblivion Remastered and updates from modding projects like Tamriel Rebuilt and Skyblivion. Bethesda has launched a sale on the entire Elder Scrolls catalog, with notable discounts including: - Oblivion Remastered at a 20% discount, now priced at £40, with the Deluxe version at £44. - The Elder Scrolls Online at £4, including the base game and Morrowind chapter. - Skyrim Special Edition and Anniversary Edition upgrade both priced at £8.74. - Skyrim VR at a 75% discount, now priced at £12.49. - The Elder Scrolls Redguard and An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire each at £1.95, reflecting a 60% discount. - Morrowind at a 60% discount, now priced at £5.19. The sale will be available throughout the weekend, concluding on Thursday, June 5.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

FromSoftware warns of potential “significant frame rate drops” in early Elden Ring Nightreign patch, especially for PC gamers “using the latest graphics cards”

Bandai Namco has released patch notes for version 1.01 of Elden Ring Nightreign ahead of its launch, warning PC users that some configurations with the latest graphics cards may experience frame rate drops. Players experiencing performance issues are advised to lower graphics settings and screen resolution, and ensure their graphics drivers are up to date. The game has been criticized in a performance analysis as a "bare-bones console port with glitches," but improvements have been noted compared to the original Elden Ring PC version. Despite challenges, the PC fanbase remains resilient.