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May 24, 2026

Space Marine 2 gets a steep discount, a free trial and an update that adds a ‘major revamp’ of Siege Mode, as its multiplayer continues to outpace games like Marathon

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 reached a daily peak of over 21,000 concurrent players, surpassing titles like Dune Awakening and Marathon. The game has received numerous updates since its release, including new missions, monsters, and character classes. The latest update, Patch 13.0, introduces a new mission called Purgation, a battle simulator, mid-session perk loadout swapping, and expanded customization options. The siege mode has been revamped to Siege 2.0, featuring a new blessings and atonements system, recalibrated difficulty, and new bosses. A new free trial for the game has been launched, offering two campaign missions, three operations, and all PvP modes, with a promotional price of £16.50 available until June 3.

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May 21, 2026

Space Marine 2 is shadowdropping a free campaign mission and giving Siege Mode progression some much-needed love

Space Marine 2 has launched a significant update called the Purgation Update, which includes a new free PvE Operation, an expanded Siege Mode, and new weapon and armor cosmetics. A free weekend trial is available from May 21 to May 25, allowing players to explore the game. The update features a new PvE mission in the Kadaku swamps, new enemies like the Hive Tyrant and Mutalith Vortex Beast, and introduces the Bolt Carbine Sidearm. A practice area aboard the Battle-Barge is available for players to test the new weapon. The update coincides with the Warhammer Skulls event and includes access to initial campaign missions and all PvP modes during the trial. A patch with balance changes for PvP gameplay is also set to go live on May 21.

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May 20, 2026

‘After fairytale’ adventure game Fables of Dwale announced for PC

Pixel Maniacs is developing an adventure game titled Fables of Dwale, which is set to launch on PC via Steam and is currently seeking a publisher. The game explores what happens after fairy tales end, featuring Red Riding Hood as the protagonist who must forage for resources and seek a cure for a mysterious affliction called the Dwale. Players will navigate various biomes, manage their inventory, survive dangers at night, and decide whether to trust the Lantern King, who claims to be crafting a cure. Screenshots of the game are available for preview.

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April 21, 2026

Minecraft Crafting Essentials: How to Craft Paper | Attack of the Fanboy

Paper is an essential resource in Minecraft, particularly highlighted in the 1.21 Tricky Trials update. Players can craft paper by arranging three sugar cane in a horizontal row on a crafting table. Sugar cane can be found near water sources, thriving in deserts and swamps, and can be planted on various surfaces. The introduction of the Crafter block in the 1.21 update allows for automated paper production, enhancing efficiency. Sugar cane growth is influenced by random ticks, with Java Edition experiencing updates every eighteen minutes and Bedrock Edition every fifty-four minutes. Trading paper with villagers can yield emeralds, with a potential to reduce the trade cost to one sheet per emerald by curing zombie villagers. Additionally, the lore of the game connects paper to the Ancient Builders and their libraries, emphasizing its historical significance.

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April 19, 2026

Windrose Discoveries: Every item you’re missing from the Coastal Jungle, Foothills, and Cursed Swamps

Players in Windrose engage in a crafting adventure across three distinct regions: the Coastal Jungle, Foothills, and Cursed Swamps. The Coastal Jungle is the starting zone, requiring players to complete main quests like "I Need a Bigger Boat" and "Rescuing the Crew" to unlock the Foothills after defeating Thomas Richards. In the Foothills, players face challenges from hostile pirates and wildlife, necessitating upgrades to their ships and crafting tools like the Iron Pickaxe and Axe. Some items, such as Corn, may require exploration across multiple islands. The Cursed Swamps, the final region in the early access version, presents survival challenges, with caution needed in areas with glowing pink foliage. Beans can be found in 'Ruin with a Flowerbed' landmarks, along with other valuable resources. A Windrose Discovery list categorizes discoveries by region and notes boss encounters or quest requirements for progression.

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April 5, 2026

Realistic FPS Gray Zone Warfare bounces back as a transformative, community-led update boosts players by 1000%

The recent update to Gray Zone Warfare, named Spearhead, has generated significant enthusiasm for the tactical first-person shooter developed by Madfinger Games. The update includes a dedicated onboarding zone for newcomers, a comprehensive 110-page Field Manual, and an expansion of the island of Lamang with over 25 new locations and diverse biomes. The game features a restructured terrain and vegetation for enhanced player strategy, reorganized computer-controlled adversaries into seven factions, and a revamped progression system with over 250 replayable tasks. Spearhead introduces eight new weapons, over 380 weapon parts, and more than 150 gear pieces, along with a revamped vendor system and extensive changes to the loot system, doubling the number of distinct loot items. An animation overhaul has improved movement fluidity, and new sprinting options have been added. Audio quality has been enhanced with natural sounds and new enemy voiceovers. The health system has been refined for better combat clarity, and updates to the HUD and tactical map have improved user experience. Player engagement has surged, with active user counts increasing to over 40,000 and a total player count of 160,000. The game is currently available on Steam at a promotional price of £23.44 / .79. Future updates and an updated roadmap will be provided by Madfinger Games.

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December 23, 2025

Avowed didn’t rewrite the RPG rulebook in 2025, but it still gave me some of my biggest gaming ‘wow’ moments of the year

Avowed is an open-world RPG set in 2025 that emphasizes exploration and features a variety of beautifully crafted environments, including deserts, swamps, mountains, and lava lakes. The game invites players to immerse themselves in its world, despite having a narrative that may lack depth and somewhat dated quest design. One notable quest involves placing an item as a tribute to a lost love, highlighting the game's ability to evoke emotional connections. While it does not innovate the RPG genre, Avowed is praised for its visual appeal and the captivating experience it offers players.

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October 4, 2025

Save $130 in PC Games With This Week’s Epic Games Free Deal

Every week, the Epic Games Store offers free games for players. This week, the free titles are Nightingale and Firestone Online Idle RPG. Nightingale is a first-person action-survival game currently in Early Access, featuring exploration, crafting, and combat in a magical world. It typically costs around and will be available for free next week. Firestone Online Idle RPG includes multiplayer elements and clicker mechanics, providing a casual RPG experience. The base game is free, and a bundle valued at will be available for free next week. Next week, Gravity Circuit, an 8-bit style platformer reminiscent of classic games, will also be available for free. It typically costs around . Additionally, the Rogue Journeyman Bundle for Albion Online, valued at , will be available for free next week.

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October 2, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.20 Ushers in Bedrock 1.21.111 “The Copper Age”

The latest Minecraft update, "The Copper Age," is version 1.21.111 for Bedrock and 3.20/1.029 for consoles, released on September 30. Key features include: - Copper Chest: Players can summon a copper golem to acquire a copper chest, which can oxidize or be preserved with wax. It can be crafted from a standard chest and copper ingots. - Copper Equipment: Copper can be used to craft tools, weapons, and armor that do not oxidize. Copper armor has higher durability than leather but less than iron. - Copper Golem: Summoned with copper and carved pumpkins, it collects and sorts items from copper chests. It drops 1 to 3 copper ingots upon demise and can transform into a statue block when fully oxidized. - Copper Decorations: New items include copper torches, bars, chains, and lanterns that oxidize over time. - Shelf: A decorative block that can store items and connect with powered shelves for redstone functionality. - Accessibility: Updated dye icons for colorblind accessibility and text-to-speech support for dressing room pages. - Blocks: Fire-related changes to blocks and bug fixes for water placement and block destruction. - General Improvements: Corrections to grass color in swamps and enhancements for multiplayer experiences. - Graphical Enhancements: Updates to volumetric fog and particle textures, along with fixes for graphical bugs. - User Interface: Improvements to icons and display issues, including new icons for sale banners. Players can expect potential hotfixes in the coming weeks.

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September 16, 2025

How to get to Putrified Ducts in Hollow Knight Silksong

Putrified Ducts is an optional area in Silksong located in the top right corner of the map, offering valuable tools beneficial for exploring Bilewater's swamps. There are two routes to reach it: through Bilewater or Memorium. The Bilewater route requires defeating the boss Groal and is challenging without the Wreath of Purity, which neutralizes maggots in Bilewater. The Memorium route is recommended and requires the Clawline and Faydown Cloak, allowing access to hidden paths. In Putrified Ducts, players can find the Wreath of Purity, the Apostate Key, and a haven for Silksong fleas. The final Pale Oil needed to upgrade Hornet's needle can be collected from Fleatopia in Act 3.