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April 29, 2025

Get 93% off this 31-piece PC board games mega bundle, packed with classics

The Play for Miracles Humble Bundle offers 31 keys for acclaimed PC board games, curated by Twin Sails Interactive, at a discounted price of /£15.08, down from /£207. The bundle includes popular titles such as Terraforming Mars, Carcassonne, A Game of Thrones: The Board Game, Blood Rage, Splendor, Agricola, Isle of Skye, and The Lord of the Rings: Adventure Card Game. A lower-tier package is available for /£3.77, providing access to 10 games. Proceeds from the bundle support Humble, Twin Sails, and the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which provides healthcare services for children in the USA and Canada.

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April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

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March 28, 2025

Sterling Theater upgrading seating, preparing for ‘Minecraft’ movie pajama party

Renovations at the Sterling Theater are nearing completion, featuring new flooring and improved seating arrangements. Each of the theater's two viewing rooms will have 165 seats, including 20 luxurious recliners, 117 rocker-back lounge chairs, and 28 seats in a designated tabletop area. The renovation included the removal of outdated seating and asbestos abatement. The theater will reopen on April 3 with a premiere of "A Minecraft Movie," followed by screenings of "The Last Supper" and "The Amateur." Rocker-back lounge chairs will be first-come, first-served, while recliners and tabletop seating will incur an upcharge and be assigned upon ticket purchase. Tickets are available at the theater or online.

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March 21, 2025

Frosthaven’s weighty tabletop tactics are coming to PC in early access this year

The game tutorial introduces players to key mechanics such as card selection for actions, the use of "burn" cards for temporary boosts, and the importance of positioning and teamwork. Players must manage their actions carefully, especially in prolonged battles. The author played as a "Banner Spear," a class that specializes in spear attacks and benefits from strategic positioning. During gameplay, the author learned the significance of advanced strategies and teamwork, particularly with a partner playing as a Deathwalker who utilized summons. An incident occurred where the author attempted to collect loot but forgot the rule that requires ending a turn on a hex to do so. The game's visual elements and user experience were praised, with expectations for improvements during the early access phase driven by community feedback.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

The Best Video Games of 2025 (So Far)

January allowed players to enjoy late-2024 titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, while February introduced several new games, including Civilization VII and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Early 2025 releases include: 1. Monster Hunter Wilds - A game featuring big-game hunting in a Mesozoic ecosystem, focusing on ecological balance and cinematic experiences. 2. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - A narrative-adventure game where players shape the story of Swann, an aspiring filmmaker, influenced by ’90s underground music and film. 3. Keep Driving - A driving simulator that emphasizes road trip experiences through small decisions, exploring themes of time and connection. 4. Citizen Sleeper - A sequel set in a distant galaxy where players navigate a vibrant universe as a robot worker escaping a gang boss, combining narrative depth with engaging mechanics. 5. Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders - A skiing game that offers breathtaking visuals and immersive environments, blending the thrill of time trials with a serene atmosphere.

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March 3, 2025

Card Games Are Getting Even More Inventive On PC, And I Couldn’t Be More Excited

Traditional deckbuilding card games are evolving with innovative titles that blend elements of tactical RPGs and tabletop gaming. The Steam Next Fest showcased new games hinting at the future of card games. Shuffle Tactics combines deckbuilding with tactical RPG elements, featuring multiple units on a grid and characters with unique hands of cards for buffing allies and attacking enemies. It includes inventive abilities and emphasizes positioning for strategic gameplay. As We Descend incorporates adventure game elements, allowing character card enhancement and dividing the battlefield into guard and support zones. Players protect an artifact while engaging in narrative and light city-building elements, utilizing cards for interactions within a hub. Into the Restless Ruins redefines deckbuilding by focusing on dungeon creation, where players use cards to build a dungeon and then explore it, engaging in automatic battles. The game emphasizes creative problem-solving and combat, drawing inspiration from tabletop RPGs.

BetaBeacon

February 26, 2025

Kingdomino brings the hit board game to mobile, coming soon to Android and iOS

Kingdomino is a mobile version of a classic board game where players aim to create a 5x5 grid of matching tiles by connecting them with matching numbers or types. The game is simple and straightforward, with quick 10-20 minute matches and challenging AI opponents. It will be available on iOS and Android starting June 26th.

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

New D&D Minecraft Expansion Now Available for Download

Dungeons & Dragons: A New Quest is an expansion for Minecraft that was released on February 20, 2025. It invites players to embark on a narrative-driven adventure in the Forgotten Realms, featuring new gameplay mechanics, locations, magic items, monsters, and dialogue options. The expansion continues the story of protagonists Katra and Vaer, who aim to reclaim Vaer’s stolen soul. Players can choose from four classes: Barbarian, Rogue, Wizard, and Paladin, each with unique abilities. The game can be downloaded from the Minecraft Marketplace for approximately 1510 Minecoins, and players who download it before March 20, 2025, will receive a complimentary Dragon Mask character item. A New Quest shifts from the turn-based mechanics of the previous D&D DLC released in 2023 to a more action-oriented approach.

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February 21, 2025

Minecraft x Dungeons & Dragons – Official A New Quest DLC Trailer

Minecraft has released a collaboration with Dungeons & Dragons called "A New Quest DLC," featuring characters Katra and Vaer in the Forgotten Realms. Players can explore iconic locations like Icewind Dale and engage in various quests. The combat system allows for spellcasting and strategic encounters. Character customization is available, enabling players to choose their class and upgrade stats. Additionally, players can obtain a free Dragon Mask from the Dressing Room, enhancing character aesthetics.

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February 8, 2025

Grab the biggest Warhammer PC game ever at less than half price

A resurgence of interest in the Warhammer universe is occurring within the PC gaming community, driven by anticipation for upcoming titles like Space Marine 2. Total War: Warhammer 3 is highlighted as the best Warhammer game, currently available at a 60% discount on Humble for .99/£19.99, down from /£50. The game features a vast scale, stunning visuals, and strategic gameplay, allowing players to engage in battles with various factions. Players can access the Immortal Empires mega-campaign without owning previous titles, although earlier games or DLC are required for additional races. The factions available at launch include Daemons of Chaos, Grand Cathay, Khorne, Kislev, Nurgle, Slaanesh, Tzeentch, and Warriors of Chaos (Be’lakor). Total War: Warhammer and Total War: Warhammer 2 are also on sale for .99/£9.99, discounted by 75%. The sale ends on February 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm GMT.