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December 21, 2025

From Minecraft to The Last of Us Season 2, the best gaming adaptations of 2025 weren’t lacking in variety

Continuity and iteration are prevalent in the gaming industry, particularly in 2025, where many video game adaptations are second seasons of successful prior adaptations. This year's adaptations include notable theatrical releases with creative interpretations. Adaptation involves translating elements of the original game into a different medium, which can spark debate among fans. The diversity of adaptations this year spans various genres, including family-friendly, horror, and post-apocalyptic narratives. The adaptation of Supermassive's game Until Dawn into a film has managed to maintain its essence while providing a fresh perspective. The Minecraft Movie, directed by Jared Hess and featuring Jack Black, distinguishes itself from typical CGI fantasy adventures and resonates with both young fans and newcomers, leading to enthusiastic audience reactions and 'meme-a-long' screenings. Fallout Season 2 has surprised audiences with its quick turnaround, shifting the narrative to New Vegas and featuring beloved elements from the series. The adaptation of The Last of Us Part 2 on HBO Max has received mixed reactions, particularly regarding the timing of plot revelations, though it includes emotionally intense moments and strong chemistry between characters.

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November 20, 2025

Forget Half-Life 3, the talking rat in Fatekeeper’s latest trailer is the best thing you’ll see this week

Fatekeeper is a grimdark first-person slasher game developed by Paraglacial using Unreal Engine 5, inspired primarily by Hexen rather than Dark Messiah. The game features a talking rat companion that offers cryptic advice and has gained popularity among players. It emphasizes character progression, tactical choices, and exploration, allowing players to evolve their characters into various archetypes. The combat is designed to be challenging yet not overly punishing, with hints of a Soulslike experience. Fatekeeper is set to be released as an early access title in 2026.

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November 1, 2025

Get 13 PC Games For $13 With the Indie Fears Humble Bundle

Humble Bundle has launched its Indie Fears Bundle, featuring 13 games for a base price of , with a portion of proceeds benefiting the charity SpecialEffect. The bundle is available until November 21. Notable titles include: - Mouthwashing: A narrative exploration game set on a space freighter with a PS1-era graphical style. - Arctic Eggs: A cooking game in a dystopian Antarctica where players fry eggs and prepare unconventional breakfast items. - Terror at Oakheart: A 2D sidescrolling adventure that pays homage to 80s and 90s slasher films, allowing players to switch perspectives between the killer and victims. Additionally, Humble Bundle offers other deals, including the Bandai Namco Dark Pictures & Little Nightmares bundle and the Horror Icons Showcase, featuring multiple horror-themed games.

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September 23, 2025

This week in PC games: Tokyo Game Show, Silent Hill, babel city-building and an RPG about a fugitive king

This week features several noteworthy PC game releases, including: - Blippo+: A journey through the channels of Planet Blip. - Baby Steps: A whimsical game about learning to walk with ragdoll animations. - The House Of Telsa: A point-and-click adventure by Blue Brain Games. - It Has My Face: A horror game focused on clone detection. Unique experiences include: - Silent Hill f: An adventure involving Japanese high school girls and yokai scarecrows. - Consume Me: A life simulation exploring adolescent feelings. - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds: A racing game with portal mechanics. Action and strategy titles include: - Mala Petaka: A GZDoom shooter with colorful graphics. - Aquaplus Fighting Game: A jazzy 2D fighting game. - Buggos 2: An RTS autobattler against human scientists. - EA Sports FC 26: The latest installment in the sports franchise. Building and adventure games include: - Stario Haven Tower: A city-building challenge with weather complexities. - Hotel Barcelona: A roguelike slasher about a US field marshal possessed by a serial killer's spirit. - Lost In the Open: A tactics RPG following a dethroned king. The Tokyo Game Show will take place from September 25th to 28th, showcasing more unreleased games.

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September 5, 2025

Dragon-riding PC exclusive Drakan: Order of the Flame deserves a glorious reawakening—here’s how you can take to the skies today

Drakan: Order of the Flame is a classic action-adventure slasher game released exclusively on PC in 1999. Players assume the role of Rynn, a warrior seeking to rescue her brother Delon from the sorcerer Navaros, who has destroyed her village. The game features unique dragon-riding mechanics, allowing Rynn to summon Arokh, a fire-breathing dragon, for aerial combat and ground battles. The gameplay includes close-quarters combat reminiscent of Tomb Raider, with Rynn's agility and an inventory system that incorporates RPG elements. Despite some dated mechanics, Drakan is recognized as an underrated gem in PC gaming, with a fan site, Arokh's Lair, offering patches to help players run the game on modern hardware.

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June 11, 2025

This medieval slasher looks like an ’80s comic that inspired 100 death metal bands, and you should try its 10-minute Steam Next Fest demo

The Steam Next Fest demo for Black Raven, a 2.5D action-adventure game inspired by Slavic folklore, features striking visuals that attract players. The game begins with the protagonist, Ivan, returning to find his home destroyed, his wife killed, and his child missing, setting a dark tone for the narrative. The visual style resembles a 1980s comic strip, and the demo lasts about ten minutes, allowing for a single death. While the combat mechanics are straightforward, the artistic direction generates interest and anticipation for the full release.

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March 10, 2025

Terror At Oakheart (PC) Review – Video Game News & Reviews

Terror at Oakheart is the latest game from Tainted Pact, diverging from their previous title, Suffer the Night, by focusing on a classic side-scrolling adventure with a retro aesthetic. The game is structured into several chapters and pays homage to slasher films, featuring a storyline where players control a killer named Teddy, who is manipulated by a Lovecraftian creature into committing gruesome acts. Tainted Pact aims to revive the essence of 1990s and early 2000s gaming, emphasizing authenticity and creativity in a market dominated by modern trends. Minimum system requirements include: - OS: Microsoft Windows 7 - Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz / AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz - Memory: 4 MB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 - Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended system requirements include: - Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system - OS: Microsoft Windows 10 - Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz - Memory: 6 MB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 - Storage: 4 GB available space The game received a score of 8.5.