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April 11, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase returns in June with first-party studios, third-party partners, and a deep dive into The Outer Worlds 2

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for June 8, featuring new titles from first-party and third-party studios, including an in-depth look at Obsidian's The Outer Worlds 2, projected for release in 2025. Other anticipated projects include Clockwork Revolution, Gears of War: E-Day, State of Decay 3, a Perfect Dark reboot, and Arkane's interpretation of Blade. The showcase will be streamed on platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.

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March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.

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March 19, 2025

Report: An Overwhelming Majority of PC Gamers Prefer Older Video Games

Players dedicated 15% of their total gaming time to newly released titles in 2024, 47% to games released within the last one to seven years, and 37% to titles released eight years ago or earlier. There is a perceived decline in the quality of AAA games released in 2024, with high-profile launches failing to excite many gamers.

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March 13, 2025

Steam Spring Sale start time confirmed: Here’s when you can save on latest PC games today

Steam has launched its Spring Sale 2025, starting on March 13 at 6 PM GMT and lasting for one week. The sale features discounts on a variety of games, including AAA titles and indie games. Notable past discounts included games like Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, Diablo 4, and Resident Evil 4 Remake. The sale may include titles such as The Long Dark, Sifu, Witchfire, and many others, with discounts potentially reaching up to 95%. Steam Deck owners will also find compatible games on sale.

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March 7, 2025

Starfield promises it still exists as silence drives fans to space-madness, but it mostly just annoys everyone: ‘They are deliberately choosing not to communicate more’

Baldur's Gate 3 has become a monumental success, attracting tens of thousands of players daily, while Starfield's user review score on Steam has dropped to a mixed 58%. Bethesda has acknowledged fan impatience regarding updates for Starfield but has provided little specific information about future content. The ambiguity of their communication has left many fans uncertain about the timeline for updates, leading to frustration within the community. Critics suggest that Bethesda's cautious communication strategy is a response to the challenges of managing player expectations.

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February 15, 2025

Monster Hunter lead producer agrees PC gaming is key for Japanese games: “There are more players than ever playing on PC, including in Japan”

Japanese developers, particularly Capcom, are increasingly recognizing the potential of the PC platform, as evidenced by their commitment to simultaneous PC releases for the Monster Hunter series, specifically with the upcoming launch of Monster Hunter Wilds. Producer Ryozo Tsujimoto noted the growing significance of PC gaming, highlighting the opportunity to attract new players. The beta for Monster Hunter Wilds achieved a peak of 463,798 players, surpassing the numbers of Helldivers 2 and exceeding the launch peak of Monster Hunter World at 334,684 players. Capcom has made adjustments for PC gamers, including lowering system requirements and introducing a benchmarking tool. The director of Monster Hunter Wilds participated in beta testing anonymously, engaging with players without revealing his identity.

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February 14, 2025

Starfield meets Minecraft in ‘limitless’ new open-world RPG

Cubic Odyssey is a new game on Steam that offers a Minecraft-like experience with a sci-fi twist, allowing players to explore vibrant planets, craft tools, build vehicles, and fight enemies. The game invites players to embark on a galactic journey, uncover ancient mysteries, and shape a universe full of life and danger. It is reminiscent of the Kerbal Space Program series and features gameplay involving base construction and equipment creation. Cubic Odyssey is not yet available for play, and there are currently no demos, but it is expected to launch sometime this year.

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December 24, 2024

Steam’s Best of the Year highlights the top-selling and most-played games of 2024

Steam's annual Best of The Year feature for 2024 showcases top-selling games organized into categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Platinum category includes standout releases such as Space Marine 2, Helldivers 2, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3. Free-to-play titles like Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 also contribute to this group. Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback in the Gold category with a Very Positive rating. The Silver group features Dragon's Dogma 2, Diablo IV, and Stalker 2, which sold a million units within two days of its launch. The Bronze category includes budget-friendly titles like Balatro, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and No Man's Sky. Every game from last year's Platinum category is present in 2024, except for Starfield. Steam tracks peak concurrent players, with titles like Black Myth, Elden Ring, and Path of Exile 2 reaching 450,000 or more players. Popular Steam Deck games include Balatro, Dave the Diver, and Hades, while new releases like Manor Lords and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are in the Platinum section.

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December 22, 2024

The Best PC Games to Play in 2025

The PC gaming landscape in 2025 will feature major AAA releases such as Grand Theft Auto VI, Avowed, Assetto Corsa Evo, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Frostpunk 2, and Indika. Technological advancements like ray tracing and DLSS will enhance graphical quality and performance, while cloud gaming services will offer new ways to access games. Players can expect a variety of genres, including RPGs, FPS, simulation, and strategy, each with unique pros and cons. The most anticipated games include Grand Theft Auto VI, Avowed, Assetto Corsa Evo, Stalker 2, Frostpunk 2, Indika, Death Stranding 2, Homeworld 3, Broken Roads, and Pacific Drive. Popular PC-exclusive titles include Valorant, League of Legends, Crusader Kings III, and Factorio. The most played PC games currently are Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Apex Legends, Grand Theft Auto V, Baldur’s Gate 3, Naraka: Bladepoint, Team Fortress 2, Rust, and Cyberpunk 2077. Counter-Strike 2 has the highest concurrent player count on Steam.

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November 25, 2024

Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for just $12/month, grab it before it’s gone

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a 3-month membership for a reduced price, along with a one-month membership at a lower cost. The service provides access to over 500 games optimized for PC, including recent releases like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Users can stack up to five 3-month memberships for a total of 15 months. The subscription includes EA Play, cross-platform play, cloud gaming, and monthly perks.