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May 10, 2025

Fanatical’s New Bundle Has 19 Anime-Inspired PC Games For As Low As $2.85 Each

Today, May 9, marks the third day of Fanatical's Bundlefest Spring 2025 event, which runs until May 16 and features new PC game bundle deals every weekday. The Spring 2025 edition of the Build Your Own Bento Bundle includes 19 anime-inspired games, starting at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: Today, Friday, May 9, marks the third day of Fanatical's Bundlefest Spring 2025 event, a celebration of gaming that introduces new PC game bundle deals every weekday until Friday, May 16. Among today's highlights is the Spring 2025 edition of the Build Your Own Bento Bundle, featuring an impressive selection of up to 19 anime-inspired games available for as little as .85 per key. Previous bundles released during this event include the Slitherine Strategy Bundle, which offers up to 10 strategy games for , and the Killer Bundle Spring 2025 edition, showcasing five roguelike action titles for just . For a detailed overview of these enticing offers, continue reading below, and be sure to return on Monday, May 12, for the next exciting bundle reveal. Fanatical's Bundlefest Spring 2025 Build Your Own Bento Bundle (Spring 2025) The Spring 2025 edition of the Build Your Own Bento Bundle invites gamers to curate their own collection from a delightful array of 19 anime-themed PC games. Notable titles include three Harvest Moon games—Light of Hope Special Edition, One World, and The Winds of Anthos—alongside the stylish 3D space combat simulator Rogue Flight and the action-packed side-scroller Spirit of the Samurai. Pricing begins at three games for (.33 per key), with discounts available for larger selections: five games drop the price to each, while seven or more games reduce it to just .85 per key. The full bundle, valued at .15, offers a remarkable saving compared to the 5.81 retail price for individual purchases. This bundle will be available until June 13. Clear Skye Thinking Endless Alice Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition Harvest Moon: One World Harvest Moon: The Winds of Anthos Highway Blossoms Kamikaze Lassplanes The Letter Love Esquire Maiden Cops My Confounding Cat is Criminally Cute! Psionic Sentry: Infinite Rabi-Ribi Rogue Flight Salome's Kiss Shui's Odyssey SomnaBuster Spirit of the Samurai Slitherine Strategy Bundle The Slitherine Strategy Bundle, the second offering of Bundlefest Spring 2025, features up to 10 games from the esteemed publisher Slitherine. Priced at for the complete bundle—a staggering reduction from its typical 0 value—this collection also offers smaller tiers for those seeking a more budget-friendly option. Among the standout titles are Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War, Stargate: Timekeepers, and Battlestar Galactica Deadlock. The Slitherine Strategy Bundle will be available until June 5. Pay at least .49 Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager Distant Worlds Universe Pay at least Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm - Player's Edition Master of Magic Warplan Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager Distant Worlds Universe Pay Combat Mission Battle for Normandy Stargate: Timekeepers Panzer Corps 2 Flashpoint Campaigns: Red Storm - Player's Edition Master of Magic Warplan Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War Battlestar Galactica Deadlock Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager Distant Worlds Universe Killer Bundle (Bundlefest Spring 2025) - 5 Games for Killer Bundle (Bundlefest Spring 2025) The latest iteration of Fanatical's popular Killer Bundle presents an enticing offer of five roguelike action games for just . This collection includes the wave-based FPS brawler Paint the Town Red, the top-down survival shooter Empty Shell, the medieval survivors-like Army of Ruin, the Hades-inspired deck-building dungeon crawler Dandy Ace, and the sci-fi tower defense game DG2: Defense Grid. With a total value of , this bundle represents a remarkable saving of . Each game is delivered as an official Steam key, and all titles are verified for Steam Deck compatibility. The Killer Bundle (Bundlefest Spring 2025) will be available until June 11. Army of Ruin Dandy Ace DG2: Defense Grid 2 Empty Shell Paint the Town Red" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].85 per key, with notable titles like Harvest Moon: Light of Hope Special Edition, Rogue Flight, and Spirit of the Samurai. The Slitherine Strategy Bundle offers up to 10 strategy games for a reduced price, available until June 5, featuring titles such as Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War. The Killer Bundle includes five roguelike action games for .99, available until June 11, with games like Paint the Town Red and Dandy Ace.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

PC gaming remains undefeated: Nintendo now says it has the right to brick your Switch if it thinks you’re pirating games or modifying the console

Nintendo has updated its online user agreement, allowing the company to make a console "permanently unusable" if a user violates the agreement. The revised End User License Agreement (EULA) includes extensive restrictions on actions such as publishing, modifying, or distributing Nintendo Account Services, as well as using unauthorized copies. The EULA also places responsibility on legal guardians for minors and emphasizes that users do not own their games outright but merely license them. Concerns about backward compatibility and potential service discontinuation for the upcoming Switch 2 have emerged, alongside a growing preference among gamers for more control over their gaming experiences.

AppWizard

May 10, 2025

Steam Users Can Get 3 Games for Free for a Limited Time

Three Steam titles are being offered for free for a limited time. 1. Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered - A remastered action-adventure game from 2003, typically priced at .99, is available for free through Fanatical with a newsletter subscription until May 15 or while supplies last. It has a 78% approval rating from 581 user reviews. 2. Furi Demake – The Chain - This game has been free since November 30, 2023, but will require a purchase starting June 23, with pricing yet to be determined. It has a 92% approval rating from 331 user reviews. 3. The Flayed Man - This narrative-driven horror game has been free since its release on April 17, but will change to a paid model on May 17, with future pricing uncertain. It holds a 90% approval rating from 128 user reviews. Furi Demake – The Chain is verified for play on Steam Deck, while Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered is marked as playable. The status of The Flayed Man on the Steam Deck is uncertain.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages review

The latest first-person shooter from id Software, titled Doom: The Dark Ages, is set to release on May 15, 2025, with a price of £60. It is published by Microsoft and has been reviewed on an RTX 2080 Super, Intel Core i9 9900KS, and 32GB RAM. The game features a new mechanic called the Shield Saw, allowing players to deflect attacks and engage enemies more aggressively. However, the complexity of the firearms has been reduced, with no dedicated secondary fire modes and a focus on passive upgrades. The game emphasizes accessibility, offering customizable difficulty settings, but the level designs are simpler compared to previous installments. Players can pilot mechs and engage in aerial dogfights, but these moments are brief and feel disconnected from the main gameplay. The overall experience may lead players to prefer earlier entries in the series. The game does not include multiplayer and has not been tested on Steam Deck.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

CHARTS: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 rose to No.2 in second week

Last week, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rose to the second highest grossing title on Steam, moving up from third place. Counter-Strike 2 is the top grossing title, while The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered dropped to third. The Steam Deck is fourth, and Schedule 1 is fifth. REPO is now sixth, Rust jumped 32 spots to seventh, and V Rising rose 32 positions to eighth. PUBG: Battlegrounds is ninth, and War Thunder is tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 6th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive 3. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. REPO, Semiwork 7. Rust, Facepunch 8. V Rising, Stunlock Studios 9. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 10. War Thunder, Gaijin

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Revenge of the Savage Planet review

The game is a comedy co-op metroidvania titled "Revenge of the Savage Planet," developed and published by Raccoon Logic Studios, set to release on May 8, 2025, priced at £33. It features a whimsical gait for characters, a vibrant ecosystem, and elements of survival and exploration across four distinct planets. The game includes color-coded goo that affects gameplay, allowing for creative interactions and traps in co-op play. It shifts from a first-person to a third-person perspective and emphasizes player expression and fun over grindy mechanics. The game is designed for cooperative enjoyment rather than solitary play, although solo players will still find engaging elements.

AppWizard

May 4, 2025

Steam Has a New Free Game (And It Has Great Reviews)

Steam has released a new free game called Wuthering Waves, available to anyone with a Steam account. The game can be downloaded, played, and kept at no cost. Compatibility issues may arise for Steam Deck users, as the game's compatibility status is currently listed as "Unknown," but developers are working to resolve these issues. Wuthering Waves is a free-to-play open-world action RPG developed by Kuro Games, which debuted on PC and mobile before launching on PS5 on January 2 and on Steam on April 28. The game is inspired by titles like Death Stranding, Pokemon, and Genshin Impact, and has received mixed reviews on Metacritic but holds an 89 percent positive rating from Steam users, earning a "Very Positive" designation. The game offers approximately 20 hours of main content, with side content extending playtime to 60-70 hours, and completionists may spend around 215 hours to uncover all details.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

The Best PC Games of 2025 So Far (Spring Edition)

Spring 2025 has seen the release of several notable PC games, including: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Released on April 24, 2025, by Sandfall Interactive, it sold over 1 million copies in three days and features a blend of French art nouveau aesthetics and JRPG combat mechanics. - Monster Hunter Wilds: Released on February 28, 2025, by Capcom, it introduces full narrative integration and dynamic monster interactions. - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: Released on April 22, 2025, by Bethesda Game Studios, it attracted over 4 million players shortly after launch and features enhanced visuals and gameplay updates. Other early 2025 releases include: - Blue Prince (April 10, 2025) - Split Fiction (March 6, 2025) - Atomfall (March 27, 2025) - Assassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20, 2025) - Two Point Museum (March 5, 2025) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (January 23, 2025) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (January 22, 2025) - Ninja Gaiden II Black (January 23, 2025) - The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10, 2025) Highly anticipated titles for later in 2025 include: - Grand Theft Auto VI (Late 2025) - Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15, 2025) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28, 2025) - The Outer Worlds 2 (Expected 2025) - Borderlands 4 (September 12, 2025) - Marvel’s Blade (TBA 2025) - Hades II (Full Release later 2025) - Frostpunk 2 (Summer 2025) - Slay the Spire 2 (Early Access Expected 2025) - Anno 117: Pax Romana (Expected 2025) - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (October 2025) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Expected 2025) - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Expected 2025) In 2024, top-rated PC games included: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 2. Metaphor: ReFantazio 3. UFO 50 4. Tekken 8 5. Caves of Qud 6. Animal Well 7. Satisfactory 8. Balatro 9. Thank Goodness You’re Here! 10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered The PC gaming landscape in 2024 was characterized by significant hardware advancements, improved game integration and compatibility, and thriving online communities.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

CHARTS: Oblivion remaster shoots to No.1 on Steam debut

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was the top performer on Steam for the week ending April 29th, following its unexpected launch on April 22nd. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted in third. The Steam Deck held the fourth position, and Schedule 1 fell to fifth. MahjongSoul returned to the Top 100, securing sixth place due to a crossover event. REPO declined to seventh, PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to eighth, Once Human climbed to ninth, and Marvel Rivals rounded out the top ten in tenth place. Steam Top Ten for the Week Ending April 29th: 1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), Catfood Studio 7. REPO, Semiwork 8. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 9. Once Human, Starry Studio 10. Marvel Rivals, NetEase

Winsage

April 30, 2025

Arch is the latest official WSL distro

Arch Linux now has an official WSL image, announced by developer Robin Candau, making it available for installation on the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) 2. This new support allows users to install Arch Linux with a single command, eliminating the need for custom containers or images. The official listing includes Arch Linux among other distributions, and it has a market share of 9.68% on Steam, with a combined share of 14.74% when considering its downstream distributions. Arch Linux is popular among users who prefer a customizable experience and has gained attention in the tech community, including endorsements from notable figures like PewDiePie.