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September 17, 2025

CHARTS: Borderlands 4 debuts at No.1 on Steam

Borderlands 4 is the highest-grossing title on Steam for the week ending September 16th, having launched on September 11th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, while PUBG: Battlegrounds has climbed to third. Hollow Knight: Silksong has dropped to fourth, and the Steam Deck is in fifth place. Marvel Rivals has risen to sixth, Helldivers 2 is in seventh, Path of Exile 2 has re-entered the Top 100, NBA 2K26 is in ninth, and Shape of Dreams debuted at tenth.

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September 16, 2025

The second batch of Xbox Game Pass titles for September 2025 is confirmed — Hades, Visions of Mana, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and more will join the line-up

Microsoft announced twelve new titles for Xbox Game Pass in September 2025, including Hades, Visions of Mana, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The following games will leave Xbox Game Pass on September 30, 2025: Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge, and Terra Invicta (Game Preview). Hades will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting September 19, 2025, ahead of the release of Hades 2 on September 25, 2025.

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September 11, 2025

Rogue Point is a FPS roguelite that does everything in its power to encourage players to actually work as a team

Rogue Point is an upcoming four-player co-op FPS roguelike developed by Crowbar Collective, known for the Half-Life remake, Black Mesa. The game emphasizes teamwork, allowing players to engage casually or deeply with its mechanics. Players embark on missions with a roguelike framework, facing various enemies and environments while managing an economy system similar to Counter-Strike. Missions include objectives like eliminating enemies and reaching extraction points, with a planning phase that encourages collaborative strategy. Teams fail a campaign only if all members die, but players have multiple lives and can rejoin in subsequent missions. The game features a dead drop system for sharing in-game currency and revive kits to minimize deaths, promoting cooperation and resource management among teammates.

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September 2, 2025

You can pick up literally 382 games for $8 on Itch right now, with proceeds going ‘directly to Palestine aid and relief’

Itch.io is offering the Play for Peace – Games for Palestine 2025 Charity Bundle, which includes 382 games for eight dollars. Proceeds from the bundle will go directly to Palestine aid and relief, with the organizers partnering with UNRWA USA to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Notable titles in the bundle include Coffee Talk, Extreme Meatpunks Forever, Moon Hunters, VVVVVV, and a book titled I Signed Up To Be The Substitute Familiar Of A Struggling Witch To Pay My Bills And I'm Just Now Realizing What I Got Myself Into.

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August 27, 2025

The Rogue Prince of Persia review

Players are introduced to a roguelite experience in "The Rogue Prince of Persia," developed by Evil Empire and published by Ubisoft, priced at £25. The game features essential abilities like dashing and special attacks from the start, and includes a magical pendant that allows the Prince to resurrect upon death. Players navigate battles against an invading army, facing challenges from formidable bosses. After each defeat, players return to an oasis to interact with characters rescued from the Huns, although the dialogue can be repetitive. The game excels in action sequences, offering dynamic moves and fluid combat with unique weapon special attacks. Movement mechanics allow chaining of wall runs, jumps, and dashes. The soundtrack combines Persian trap and Middle-Eastern folk instruments, enhancing gameplay. While some medallions may not align well with available weapons during runs, the core mechanics remain engaging. The franchise continues to emphasize fluidity in movement and combat.

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August 22, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Has 4 New Day One Games

Xbox Game Pass has introduced four new day-one titles for subscribers: 1. The Rogue Prince of Persia - Developed by Evil Empire and published by Ubisoft, it has a Metacritic score of 83 and an 88% approval rating on Steam. Available on PC and Console. 2. Herdling - An adventure game from Okomotive, currently without a Metacritic score or user reviews. Available on PC and Console. 3. Void/Breaker - A roguelite first-person shooter by Stubby Games, awaiting its Metacritic score but has an 89% approval rating on Steam. Available on PC. 4. Blacksmith Master - A medieval smithing simulation developed by Untitled Studio, lacking a Metacritic rating but has an 84% approval rating on Steam. Available on PC. Subscribers can enjoy a 20% discount on purchases of these titles while they are part of the subscription.

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August 18, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (August 18, 2025)

Steam releases approximately a dozen new games daily, making it easy for hidden gems to be overlooked. Recent notable releases include: - OFF: Released on August 16, developed by Mortis Ghost and Fangamer. This remake of the 2015 RPG features enhanced aesthetics and a new soundtrack by Toby Fox. - The Dark Queen of Mortholme: Released on August 16, developed by Mosu. Players assume the role of the final boss in an action platformer, engaging in battles and narrative choices that affect the outcome. - Ovis Loop: Released on August 15, developed by Lifuel. This early access roguelite platformer features a pixel art style and fluid combat similar to Dead Cells, with a complex skill tree for character evolution. - Abyssus: Released on August 13, developed by DoubleMoose Games. This "roguelite brinepunk" first-person shooter focuses on cooperative gameplay and weapon customization, with players retrieving brine from underwater caves while battling creatures.

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August 18, 2025

Humble’s Summer Sale 2025 is live, with discounts on hundreds of PC games

Humble Bundle's Summer Sale 2025 has started and will run until September 4, featuring discounts on new PC titles and classics. Highlights include the game Noita, which has nearly 74,000 positive reviews on Steam, and Mineko’s Night Market, available at its lowest price ever. Cyberpunk 2077, along with the Phantom Liberty Expansion, is half price, with the expansion available separately at its lowest price. Humble Choice members receive an additional 20% discount. A price comparison tool is recommended for securing the best deals.

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August 16, 2025

Save On Hundreds Of PC Games In Humble’s Summer Sale

Humble Bundle has launched its Summer Sale for 2025, running through September 4, featuring a selection of discounted titles. Notable offerings include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, the Deluxe Edition, Alien: Isolation, Aliens: Fireteam Elite, Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition, and The Batman: Arkham Collection. Other highlighted games are Cult of the Lamb, Streets of Rage 4, RoboCop: Rogue City, and Kenshi. The sale includes bundle deals, such as the Warner Bros. Play The Legends Game Bundle, and the Humble Choice offers eight games, including Persona 5 Royal, for a set price. All games purchased are delivered as official Steam keys.

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August 11, 2025

This week in PC games: deep-sea roguelite raids, first-person horror cookery, and a spruced-up Dawn of War

Edwin is on a brief hiatus and prefers to be addressed as "Dr. Edwin" during meetings. He expects others to turn off their cameras and mute themselves if they forget. This week’s overview of new PC game releases includes: - Nebelmer: A compact open-world explorer that won Best Student Game at the Belgian Game Awards. - Echoes of the End: A narrative-rich fantasy hack-and-slash game inspired by Iceland's landscapes. - Abyssus: A 4-player roguelike co-op shooter set in sunken temples. - Dungeon Stalkers: An early access "extraction PvPvE dungeon crawler" with puzzling elements. - Alchemy of the Earth: A game where players mix potions to fend off skeletons. - Stomach: A survival horror cooking game set on an abandoned cruise ship. This week is quiet due to Edwin and Nic being on leave, while Mark plays Mafia: The Old Country. Gamescom is approaching.