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August 14, 2025

Dawn of War: Definitive Edition may be a sparing remaster, but it’s still the best way to revisit one of the greatest RTS series ever created

In 2005, a young gamer discovered Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War through a demo disc from PC Gamer, which sparked a lifelong passion for the Warhammer universe. The remastered Dawn of War: Definitive Edition was showcased at the Warhammer Skulls event, featuring enhanced visuals and modern updates, including a refined user interface and improved pathfinding for vehicles. Players who own the Anniversary Edition can upgrade to the Definitive Edition at a 30% discount. The game is recommended for newcomers and those returning after years, with a new mod manager supporting existing mods. The campaigns are noted for their engaging narratives and strong storytelling, contributing to the game's lasting appeal and fostering a vibrant modding community.

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August 8, 2025

18 of the best Minecraft tips and secrets to help you become a master builder

Minecraft has 204.33 million monthly players across mobile devices and consoles. Players can use llamas as storage units, break blocks for navigation, utilize lava as a fuel source, and find diamonds most effectively between levels 15 and 63. Players can change sheep colors using Evokers, harvest sand or gravel with torches, and explore Mushroom biomes safely. Strategies include wearing carved pumpkins to avoid Endermen attacks, creating Iron Golems for protection, using cats to deter Creepers, and placing doors underwater for air pockets. Snowballs are effective against Blazes, and torches can stop mob spawners. Players can milk Mooshrooms for stew, customize dog collars, protect pixel art with glass panes, and lure zombies with turtle eggs.

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August 6, 2025

Finally, a game that makes Marvel superheroes exciting again

Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a 2D beat-'em-up game developed by Tribute Games Inc., featuring a roster of 15 playable characters, including Wolverine, She-Hulk, and Rocket Raccoon. The game includes a tag team system that allows players to form teams of up to four characters and switch between two heroes during gameplay. The pixel-art animation is vibrant and colorful, reminiscent of a Saturday morning cartoon. The gameplay focuses on straightforward beat-'em-up mechanics, allowing players to navigate levels, battle foes, and face bosses without convoluted systems or RPG-like progression.

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August 6, 2025

Ashes of the Singularity 2 announced for PC

Oxide Games and Stardock announced Ashes of the Singularity 2, set for a PC release in 2026. The sequel will introduce human factions into the storyline, featuring the United Earth Forces battling against AI and Post-Humans. It will include a single-player campaign, cooperative and multiplayer modes, and new gameplay mechanics. Stardock CEO Brad Wardell highlighted the community's request for a human faction, which was not feasible in the first game due to technical limitations.

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July 31, 2025

Epic Games Store: Final July 2025 now available with two new free games to choose from for a short time

Pilgrims has an average score of 83 out of 100 on a review aggregator and a rating of 78 on Metacritic. It is a card-based game known for its engaging mechanics and replayability. Epic Games is offering Pilgrims for free alongside another title, Keylocker, until 14:59 UTC on August 7, with a retail value of .99. Pilgrims has an Overwhelmingly Positive rating on Steam.

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July 25, 2025

‘People hate it. It’s very annoying. It’s like a boss in Dark Souls’: Quarantine Zone’s biggest source of negative feedback is that damn supply cart

The demo for the zombie apocalypse management simulation, Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, launched in May and received extensive player feedback through a survey. Devolver Digital will publish the game in November. A new demo will be released in October as part of the Steam Next Fest to further engage players and refine gameplay based on user insights.

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July 24, 2025

Killing Floor 3 review

Killing Floor 3 is a cooperative and solo action horror first-person shooter developed and published by Tripwire Interactive. It is priced at .99 in the U.S. and £34.99 in the U.K. Players combat waves of bioengineered monsters called "zeds" using various weapons, with matches consisting of five waves followed by a boss fight. Players can replenish ammo and health and upgrade weapons between rounds. The game features a new gore system called M.E.A.T., allowing for dismemberment of enemies. There are six unique strategists with distinct skills, and team composition is important for multiplayer sessions. Difficulty levels include Normal, Hard, and 'Hell on Earth,' each offering varying challenges. Progression can slow down after ten hours, and optional story missions provide around four hours of content. Tripwire has announced plans for post-launch content, including new weapons, mods, maps, zeds, and characters.

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July 19, 2025

15 incredible DOS classics you can play in your browser

Between the late '80s and early '90s, DOS became the foundation of PC gaming, fostering innovation with advancements in 2.5D and 3D environments, first-person shooters, city-building simulations, and point-and-click adventures. DOS games are lightweight, allowing them to run on modern devices easily. Dangerous Dave (1988) is a nostalgic platformer that remains enjoyable today. Sid Meier's Civilization (1991) is considered one of the greatest DOS games, allowing players to build empires through various strategies. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (1992) is credited with shaping the real-time strategy genre, introducing base-building and resource management. Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons (1990) set the standard for PC platformers with its vibrant gameplay. Carmageddon (1997) is an iconic car combat game known for its humor and chaos. Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992) is a hallmark of the point-and-click genre with engaging puzzles. The Oregon Trail (1990) started as an educational tool and became a classic game blending survival strategy with humor. Command and Conquer (1995) revolutionized the RTS genre with engaging gameplay. X-COM: UFO Defense (1994) is known for its strategic gameplay where every decision matters. Wolfenstein 3D (1992) is a pioneer of the FPS genre, influencing many subsequent titles.

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July 18, 2025

The massive Civilization 6 Platinum bundle is FREE for a limited time — here’s how to get it

Civilization VI, released in 2016, has received updates and expansions until 2023. The Civilization VI Platinum Edition is currently available for free at the Epic Games Store until July 24, after which it will cost .99. This edition includes the base game, the Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm expansions, and six new civilizations with their scenario packs: Vikings, Poland, Australia, Persia and Macedon, Nubia, and Khmer and Indonesia. The base game features 18 civilizations and 19 leaders.

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July 11, 2025

It’s time to sort your life out and marathon the finest WW2 real-time tactics games of the early ’00s—and for a mere $10, too

The RTS genre has faced challenges and is currently underserved as of 2025. The latest Humble Bundle offers a selection of RTS titles, providing some relief for fans. The Commandos HD project allows players to experience classic titles in modern resolutions, but Commandos: Origins is not included and remains a full-price title following its favorable user reviews since its debut last April.