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April 28, 2025

‘There’s still a lot to do’: One year later, Slavic Magic reveals what’s next for Manor Lords, including AI progress, a new way to view records, and a team expansion

Manor Lords, a medieval city-building game, is undergoing significant development as it moves beyond its early access phase. Developer Greg Styczeń has expanded the team to ensure more consistent updates and a wider range of features. Upcoming enhancements include a refined user interface, new graphics inspired by manuscript art, and a river fishing feature that replaces pond resource nodes in certain areas. Recent updates have introduced geographical features like a towering hill on a new map, which is suitable for building a motte and bailey stronghold to improve defenses. The game aims to provide a more immersive experience with additional fishing spots and improved gameplay mechanics.

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April 22, 2025

MINECRAFT© MOVIE NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS CHIHUAHUAS HOMESTAND

The Chihuahuas are set to play against the Sacramento River Cats at Southwest University Park starting April 22, 2025. The series includes Youth Baseball Night with a pregame parade, a tribute to Jackie Robinson, food and beverage specials from Cazadores, and discounts for military and first responders. A midweek matinee is scheduled for Wednesday with gates opening at 11 a.m. Special offers for patrons aged 50 and above include free hot dog meals for those 60+ and popcorn for those 50+. Themed nights include the Chihuahuas becoming the Malmö Oat Milkers on Thursday, a Chico Squishy Plush giveaway for the first 1,500 attendees on Friday, and MINECRAFT© movie-themed food and fireworks on Saturday. Sunday features a Kids Day with a stress ball giveaway for the first 1,000 children under 12 and a Bark at the Park event for dog owners. Tickets can be purchased at epchihuahuas.com.

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April 18, 2025

N.J. sues Discord, alleging the messaging app leaves kids vulnerable to predators

State officials in New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against Discord, alleging that the messaging platform fails to protect children from online predators and misrepresents its safety features, particularly regarding direct messaging. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin claims that Discord's misleading safety settings have made it a target for predators, exposing young users to risks. Discord has announced its intention to contest the lawsuit, asserting its commitment to safety. The complaint points out that Discord's default settings allow users to receive friend requests from anyone and that its claims about scanning and removing explicit content are misleading. The lawsuit demands that Discord relinquish profits earned in New Jersey and seeks civil penalties, following incidents where inadequate safeguards led to child exploitation. Additionally, a man has been accused of communicating with a 14-year-old victim on Discord after previously assaulting her.

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April 13, 2025

The Epic Store’s latest free games giveaway includes ‘over $100’ worth of stuff for the Forgotten Realms idle game

Epic Games is offering three free games this week: Arcadegeddon, a cooperative rogue-like shooter developed by IllFonic and launched in 2023, which includes in-game currency; River City Girls, a side-scrolling beat 'em up released in 2019; and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, a clicker game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons that includes additional content such as the Lobita the Guardian Familiar pack and 9,760 Platinum. Epic's strategy of giving away free games has reportedly led to increased sales of paid games on the Epic Game Store. Next week's free game will be Botanicula, a microorganism adventure game released in 2012.

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April 12, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Showcase offers, Neon bundles, fighting freebies, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of River City Girls until April 17, after which Botanicula will be the next free game. Humble has released the Neon Lights game bundle, which includes eight games across three pricing tiers, available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a significant publisher sale from Raw Fury and other discounts. The GOG store has sales on classic titles, indie games, and crafting games, all DRM-free. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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April 10, 2025

New Epic Games Store Free Games Save PC Users $150

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering three free games for PC gamers, including River City Girls, a 2019 title developed by Arc System Works and WayForward, which is considered one of the best free offerings from the store in 2025. River City Girls features solo or local co-op gameplay, where players control the protagonists' girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, as they seek revenge after their partners are captured. The game is noted for its vibrant 16-bit aesthetics and engaging soundtrack. Additionally, this week's offerings include Arcadegeddon and a bonus of 5,000 in-game Arcoins, while players logging into Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms through the Epic Games Store can receive a free bonus pack valued at . The total value of this week's free games is .

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April 9, 2025

Expand your LEGO Minecraft collection with the Armadillo Expedition set at a new $24 low, more from $9

Amazon is offering the LEGO Minecraft The Armadillo Mine Expedition set for .99, which includes shipping. This set, originally launched at a higher retail price, has been discounted by 20%. It consists of 247 pieces and features four figures: a cave spider, a wolf, and two armadillos, along with a player minifigure. The set includes a lever-controlled TNT function for revealing ore and measures 5.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, and 4.5 inches deep. Other LEGO sets are also available at discounted prices, including the LEGO Icons Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter and LEGO Star Wars Acclamator-Class Assault Ship. The LEGO River Steamboat set will be available for general purchase starting April 10.

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April 8, 2025

Half-Life 2’s 2003 beta reveals the mystery behind a City 17 river that once led players to the foot of the Citadel

Various unfinished iterations of Half-Life 2 have emerged over the years, showcasing the evolution of Valve's vision for the game. A recent video by YouTuber CMDR RileySV explores the 2003 beta, focusing on the "City 17 river," which was originally intended to play a significant role in the gameplay. In the beta, players would navigate through canals leading to the Citadel, promising a striking visual reveal. Although remnants of these elements exist in the final version, the canal section was repurposed, leading to mixed player reactions. A comment from user @FlintExp highlights that the city layout of City 17 draws inspiration from New York City, with specific coordinates matching real locations. The river was once a crucial aspect of the journey through City 17, guiding players toward the Citadel. The 2003 beta closely resembles the retail version, with notable differences reflecting Valve's editing process before release.

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April 5, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: New choices, fresh indie bundles, cat freebie, and more

Humble has released its April Choice bundle featuring eight games: Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered, Dredge, Aliens Dark Descent, 1000XResist, Nova Lands, Diplomacy is Not an Option, Distant Worlds 2, and Nomad Survival, available until May 6. The Epic Games Store is offering Cat Quest II for free until April 10, after which River City Girls will be available. Humble also has standard bundles from indie publishers, including the Fellow Traveler collection and the Armor Games bundle. This weekend features sales on the Devil May Cry franchise and Red Dead Redemption titles, along with various offers on UK-developed games. The GOG store has resumed regular discounts following spring sales.

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April 1, 2025

Arc System Works rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat now available for PC

Arc System Works and APLUS Games have released the PC version of the rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat on Steam, priced at .99 or 990 yen. The game originally launched in Japanese arcades on May 31, 2012, and was later released on PS Vita on December 12, 2023, and PlayStation 3 on August 5, 2014, with the PS Vita version reaching Western audiences on June 17, 2014. Magical Beat combines match-3 gameplay with rhythm elements, where players drop colored blocks called beatons in sync with the music. The game features an original Vocaloid soundtrack by Kikuo and includes tracks from various Arc System Works titles, such as Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. Players can eliminate beatons by connecting three or more of the same color, and the game includes over 100 soundtracks from different series.