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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.

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April 25, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Nerd Survivors, Templar Battleforce RPG, and more

Android users can find exciting deals on Google Play this weekend, including a 25% discount on Fitbit smart wearables, the launch of the annual Bose Mother’s Day sale for audio equipment, and a complimentary Best Buy gift card with the purchase of a Google Pixel 9a smartphone. Notable app offerings include "Nerd Survivors," "Templar Battleforce RPG," "Doom & Destiny Worlds," and "Heroes of Flatlandia."

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April 17, 2025

You should buy our favorite co-op survival game of 2024 right now for $20—because the price goes up to $35 in May

The Game of the Year (GOTY) in the survival genre last year was awarded to the single-player driving survival game, Pacific Drive. A close contender was Abiotic Factor, which features players assembling weapons and gear from space science components while facing interdimensional creatures in a secret scientific complex. The game combines cooperative mechanics with survival elements, offering a unique experience that emphasizes creativity and excitement in the survival genre.

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February 11, 2025

15 indie PC games that will make you forget about AAA titles

- Hades is a roguelike dungeon crawler from Supergiant Games that combines action and storytelling. - Stardew Valley is a farming simulation game featuring pixel art and a soothing soundtrack, allowing players to manage a farm and build relationships. - Neon White is a fast-paced game that mixes first-person shooting and platforming, utilizing cards for moves and featuring vibrant art. - The Long Dark is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic wilderness, focusing on resource management and strategic decision-making. - Sifu is a martial arts game with an aging mechanic that adds strategy to skill development and combat. - Slay the Spire combines deck-building with roguelike elements, offering easy-to-learn mechanics and challenging gameplay. - Undertale is an RPG known for its unique storytelling and player interaction, featuring quirky characters and memorable dialogue. - Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania game with hand-drawn art, intricate world design, and challenging gameplay that rewards exploration. - Celeste is a platformer that addresses mental health themes while providing challenging gameplay and beautiful pixel art. - Tunic is an adventure game inspired by classic titles, encouraging exploration in a mysterious world filled with secrets. - 1000xResist features a thought-provoking narrative, though its gameplay may not be as polished as others. - Balatro is a humor-infused strategy game developed by a solo creator, known for its addictive gameplay. - Pacific Drive is a driving adventure game set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone, combining exploration with survival elements. - Cocoon is a puzzle game with innovative design and intuitive gameplay, set in beautifully crafted worlds. - Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and psychological tension, redefining the genre.

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December 13, 2024

The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC Announcement: Release Date In April 2025

Naughty Dog has announced that The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be released on PC on April 3, 2025. The remastered version will feature enhanced graphics, optimized performance, and additional content from the PS5 release. It will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Key enhancements include higher resolution textures, uncapped frame rates, support for ultrawide monitors, and a new roguelike mode called 'No Return' with randomized encounters. The remastered edition will also include 'Lost Levels' and developer commentary. Pre-orders are expected to open in early 2025, with more details on system requirements and features to be shared later.

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November 15, 2024

Best PC Games to Play (2025)

PC gaming is thriving with a wide variety of titles catering to different tastes. Notable PC games include: 1. Baldur’s Gate 3 - Features deep role-playing mechanics and engaging storytelling with turn-based combat and character customization. 2. Elden Ring - An action RPG with challenging combat and an expansive open world, including a new DLC titled "Shadow of the Erdtree." 3. Cyberpunk 2077 - Set in a futuristic world, it combines action with narrative depth and character customization. 4. Red Dead Redemption 2 - Offers a richly detailed open world and compelling narrative in a Wild West setting. 5. Disco Elysium - A detective RPG focused on dialogue and decision-making within a unique world. 6. Hades II - A fast-paced roguelike where players battle through the underworld. 7. Half-Life: Alyx - A benchmark for VR gaming with a gripping narrative. 8. Doom Eternal - An intense first-person shooter against demonic forces. 9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - An epic RPG with an expansive world and intricate quests. 10. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Features strategic turn-based combat and cooperative multiplayer gameplay. Top games currently on Steam include: 1. Counter-Strike 2 - 563,733 current players, 1,442,806 peak players. 2. Dota 2 - 312,401 current players, 797,599 peak players. 3. Banana - 212,617 current players, 483,731 peak players. 4. Call of Duty® - 208,292 current players, 313,313 peak players. 5. Rust - 90,821 current players, 182,603 peak players. 6. THRONE AND LIBERTY - 84,819 current players, 229,014 peak players. 7. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS - 83,168 current players, 755,939 peak players. 8. Grand Theft Auto V - 61,381 current players, 172,551 peak players. 9. Baldur’s Gate 3 - 55,111 current players, 107,242 peak players. 10. Factorio - 48,876 current players, 118,166 peak players. PC Gamer’s Top 10 Games of 2024 include: 1. Baldur’s Gate 3 - 97% rating. 2. Disco Elysium. 3. Elden Ring. 4. Minecraft. 5. Persona 5 Royal. 6. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. 7. Half-Life 2. 8. Balatro. 9. Stardew Valley. 10. Doom (1993). Popular multiplayer games include Counter-Strike 2, Valorant, Apex Legends, and Among Us. Free-to-play games with critical acclaim are Dota 2, Fortnite, Path of Exile, and Warframe. Classic PC games include Half-Life 2, Portal, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Minecraft. Recommended games for low-spec hardware include Stardew Valley, Terraria, FTL: Faster Than Light, Celeste, and Undertale.

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September 20, 2024

Healing Through Play: Seattle Children’s debuts special Minecraft world for patients

Seattle Children's Hospital has launched a therapeutic gaming initiative that recreates its physical space in the game Minecraft, making it the first pediatric hospital to do so. This project includes the Seattle Children's Minecraft Server, a secure multiplayer environment for pediatric patients, allowing them to explore the hospital virtually. Dr. Henry Ou dedicated over 500 hours to designing the hospital in Minecraft to help reduce fear and isolation for young patients. The server features survival elements and mini-games, is accessible in over 10 languages, and is part of a broader therapeutic gaming strategy aimed at improving patient care. The initiative was developed in collaboration with Mojang Studios and Hive Games.

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September 4, 2024

Android game and app price drops: PixelTerra, Ticket to Ride, Galaxy Genome, more

A variety of Android game and app deals are available, providing significant price reductions on titles for smartphones and tablets. Samsung's Galaxy Buds FE are offered at a reduced price, while the Galaxy Tab S9 FE has dropped by 0. Google’s Nest Cam is also discounted. The new Crimson Shadow OnePlus Open comes with a complimentary OnePlus Watch 2 valued at 0. Notable app highlights include PixelTerra, Ticket to Ride, Galaxy Genome, Klocki, and Residual.

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August 24, 2024

Check Out Skyverse Where You Can Travel on Flying Islands

Skyverse is a role-playing game (RPG) with sandbox survival elements developed by Enjoy Studio S.A. in collaboration with Bohemia Interactive. It features floating islands as landscapes and gameplay mechanics, allowing players to build bases, gather resources, craft, loot, and engage in battles. Players can explore dungeons, fight formidable foes, and master alchemy. The game emphasizes character personalization, offering options to adjust facial features, select hairstyles, and choose skin tones for unique avatars.

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August 16, 2024

2024 is the best year we’ve ever had for factory games

This year, factory-building games are experiencing significant developments with the release of Satisfactory 1.0 and the Factorio: Space Age expansion. Shapez 2 has entered early access, showcasing the genre's evolution from niche mods to sophisticated simulations. Shapez 2 focuses on puzzle-solving and creativity in machine arrangement rather than resource management, offering around 30 hours of content in early access. The developers plan to release multiple updates in the next six months. The factory-building genre is expected to thrive in 2024, indicating a promising future for automation games.