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May 14, 2025

Stonking Half-Life remake Black Mesa is the cheapest it’s ever been on Steam, offering Barney Calhoun in glorious 4K for a mere 2 bucks

The fan-made remake of Valve's 1998 first-person shooter, Half-Life, titled Black Mesa, is currently available on Steam for £1.70 until May 19. The game features a mute scientist navigating chaotic scenarios, including a confrontation with a giant baby in space. The recent "Resonance Decade" update, celebrating the game's 10-year anniversary, includes various technical improvements.

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May 13, 2025

The best PS5 game is coming to PC sooner than expected

The PC port of Stellar Blade is set to launch on June 11, available through the Epic Games Store and Steam. It will feature support for DLSS 4 and FSR 3, ultrawide monitor compatibility, higher resolution textures, and an unlocked frame rate. The PC version will also include a new boss fight with the cyber warrior Mann and 25 new costumes for the protagonist, Eve, along with additional content from the console version like a photo mode and the Nier Automata DLC. The developer, Shift Up, expects the PC version to outperform the PS5 version due to the larger market share of PC gaming in the AAA sector. The PS5 version has received upgrades, including enhanced image quality through the PSSR upscaler.

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May 13, 2025

Stellar Blade PC will release on 11th June, according to leaked trailer montage of technical improvements

Stellar Blade is set to release on PC on June 11th. A leaked trailer revealed enhancements for the PC version, including advanced AI frame generation, support for higher resolutions, bonus outfits, Japanese and Chinese voiceovers, a new boss fight, and ultrawide display support. The PC version was originally confirmed in February and has generated attention alongside its console counterpart. The game features dynamic character designs and engaging gameplay mechanics, combining elements of combat and exploration.

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May 9, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock 1.21.80 Update Unveils Thrilling, Game-Changing New Features

The Minecraft Bedrock Edition 1.21.80 update introduces enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to improve player experience. Key modifications include reduced latency in populated worlds, improved chunk loading, and increased stability for multiplayer sessions. Bug fixes address issues with pistons, disappearing villagers, and crashes on Android devices. The update features new structures, encourages updating texture packs, and includes a "Drop 2 2025" toggle for testing new mobs like the Dried Ghast and Ghastling in the Nether. Players are advised to back up their worlds before updating.

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April 16, 2025

Best Single-Player PC Games to Play in 2025

Single-player PC games are thriving in 2025, featuring captivating narratives, intricate gameplay, and stunning visuals. Notable titles include: 1. Blue Prince - An indie roguelike puzzle game with a Metacritic score of 93, set in a shifting manor where players solve interconnected puzzles. 2. Assassin’s Creed Shadows - Set in feudal Japan, this game features two protagonists with distinct playstyles and has been praised for its narrative pacing and environmental design. 3. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A cinematic first-person adventure focusing on exploration and puzzle-solving, released on PC in late 2024. 4. South of Midnight - A magical adventure following a girl with weaving abilities, notable for its claymation art style and emotional depth. 5. Avowed - A first-person fantasy RPG with choice-driven storytelling, set in the same universe as Pillars of Eternity. Upcoming games include: - Blades of Fire (May 22, 2025) - A Soulslike combat game with a focus on cinematic storytelling. - Cairn (TBA 2025) - A survival climbing simulator emphasizing precision control mechanics. - Hell Is Us (September 4, 2025) - A narrative-driven action game that eschews traditional open-world design. - Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream (Late 2025) - A stealth-adventure game featuring orphans uncovering a conspiracy. The PC platform remains the best for single-player games due to mod support, performance flexibility, a vast library, and indie innovation. The evolution of gaming technology has led to cutting-edge graphics, immersive storytelling, and innovative exploration mechanics, enhancing player engagement.

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March 4, 2025

What’s the difference between Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced and Legacy?

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced has been released on PC, featuring new elements such as Hao's Special Works auto shop, new vehicles, and various technical improvements. The Enhanced edition is available on Steam and can be accessed at no additional cost by players who own the original GTA 5, now called GTA 5 Legacy. Key features include ambient animals in Southern San Andreas, a Wildlife Photography Challenge, a Career Progress feature for GTA Online, an improved Landing Page, enhanced security measures, and options for GTA+ Membership. However, there is no crossplay between GTA Online Legacy and Enhanced versions. The Enhanced edition requires an SSD for optimal performance and supports ray tracing, Nvidia DLSS 3, and AMD FSR. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10, Intel i7 4770 or AMD FX 9590, 8GB RAM, Nvidia GTX 1630 4GB or AMD RX 6400 4GB, and 105GB SSD. Recommended specifications include Windows 11, Intel i5 9600K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM, Nvidia RTX 3060 8GB or AMD RX 6600XT 8GB, and a DirectStorage-compatible drive.

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February 28, 2025

GTA 5 Enhanced Update 2025 pre-load size for PC, revealed

Rockstar Games announced that the GTA 5 Enhanced Update 2025 for PC will launch on March 4, 2025. Players can pre-load the update, which is approximately 91 GB on the Rockstar Games Launcher and 89 GB on Steam. The update will include features from the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions, such as HSW Performance upgrades and current-gen console-exclusive vehicles. The Enhanced Update 2025 will be free for existing PC owners of the game. Minimum and recommended system requirements have been provided, and the current PC version will continue to receive support, but players on the older version cannot play Grand Theft Auto Online with those who have updated.

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February 21, 2025

GTA 5: Everything Being Added In the Surprise PC Update

Rockstar Games will release a free update for GTA Online on PC on March 4th, aimed at aligning the PC experience with features available on PS5 and Xbox Series. The update will include new graphics options, innovative features like Hao's Special Works and ambient animals, and a refreshed Landing Page. Players will also be able to migrate their Story Mode and Online progress to the new version. Detailed system requirements will be shared shortly.

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February 20, 2025

GTA 5 is getting a huge free update for PC players

Rockstar Games will release an enhanced version of GTA 5 for PC on March 4, 2025, free of charge. This version will feature additional content for GTA Online, significant technical upgrades, improved support for higher resolutions, aspect ratios, and frame rates, as well as enhancements like ambient occlusion, global illumination, ray-traced shadows, and reflections. It will support AMD's FSR1 and FSR3, and Nvidia's DLSS 3 for better performance. Loading times will be significantly faster due to SSDs and the DirectStorage API. The game will also support the PS5's DualSense controller and include Dolby Atmos for improved audio. GTA Online will see new vehicles, modes, and access to the GTA+ subscription program. Minimum hardware requirements include 16GB of RAM, an Nvidia RTX 3060 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 CPU, and an SSD. Players can transfer their single-player and multiplayer progress to the new version.

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February 14, 2025

Ubisoft Releases Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, set in 16th-century feudal Japan. The game features two protagonists: Yasuke, a historical African samurai, and Naoe, a skilled shinobi. It will not be available on older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Key features include uncapped frame rates on PC, multiple performance modes on consoles, ray tracing, AI-driven upscaling techniques, and spatial audio technology. The game is powered by the new Anvil engine, designed exclusively for current-generation hardware, and will run at 60 FPS on consoles. Minimum and recommended system requirements for PC have been specified, and the game requires a constant internet connection for activation and online features. Pre-orders are open with multiple editions available.