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January 3, 2026

Free PC Games This Week: Epic Games Is Giving Away Two Titles, Amazon Prime Gaming Is Offering Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and More

Epic Games Store is offering two games: Total War: Three Kingdoms, available until January 8, 2026, and Wildgate, also available until January 8, 2026. Amazon Prime Gaming is providing three games: Dreamscaper, available until February 2, 2026; Living Legends: The Crystal Tear – CE, available until March 2, 2026; and Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, available until February 2, 2026. Additionally, the Steam Winter sale features discounts on popular titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Red Dead Redemption 2.

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January 2, 2026

Two free games are available for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store now

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games, Total War: Three Kingdoms and Wildgate, as part of its Holiday Giveaway, available for PC gamers to claim until January 8. Total War: Three Kingdoms, released in 2019, focuses on ancient China and combines diplomacy and warfare, while Wildgate is a multiplayer shooter set in a futuristic environment with customizable spaceships. The holiday promotion will end soon, with regular weekly giveaways resuming on January 8 with Bloons TD 6.

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December 18, 2025

Epic Games Store Christmas 2025: 17 free PC games to pick up until the end of the year

The Epic Games Store will offer free games daily during the holiday season, starting around 5 p.m. Paris time, with one game available for collection each day. Once claimed, the games remain in the user's account permanently. Anticipated titles include Jurassic World: Evolution 2, Desperados 3, Total War: Warhammer, Tropico 5, Chicken Police – Paint it Red!, Loop Hero, Lego Batman, Commander Keen, Farming Simulator 2022, Slime Rancher 2, Terraria, Detroit: Become Human, Mortal Kombat 11, and potentially Red Dead Redemption 2. Players should create or log in to their Epic account, enable two-factor authentication, install the PC launcher, and check the Offers tab daily to claim the games.

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December 15, 2025

Red Dead Redemption 2 will be free by the end of the year, leak claims

Red Dead Redemption 2 may be offered for free during the Epic Games Store's annual Christmas event, according to a leak from the Chinese messaging platform QQ. The event is expected to feature a lineup starting with Hogwarts Legacy and including titles like Jurassic World: Evolution 2, Total War: Warhammer, Terraria, and Mortal Kombat 11, culminating with Red Dead Redemption 2. The information is unverified, and official confirmation is pending.

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December 12, 2025

Everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 — Xbox, gaming handhelds, PC, and more

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2025. Decrepit, an indie title from Frame Interactive, is set to launch on PS5 and Steam in 2027. Audiomech, a bullet hell shooter by Dylan Fitterer, will have a free demo available on Steam starting December 12. PRAGMATA, an action-packed sci-fi adventure from CAPCOM, is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, with preorders open and a demo available on Steam. Solasta 2 will enter Early Access on Steam on March 12, 2026. TankRat, a vehicular action game, is set for a Spring 2026 release on Steam. Bradley the Badger, an action platformer, is available for wishlisting on Steam. Stupid Never Dies, a zombie-themed game, is planned for release in 2026 on Steam and PS5. Casey Hudson is developing a new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic era. Larian Studios announced Divinity, a project larger than Baldur's Gate 3. 4:LOOP, a co-op game from Bad Robot, will release on PC and PS5. Ontos, a spiritual successor to SOMA, is slated for a 2026 release on Steam and PS5. South of Midnight, winner of the Games for Impact award, will be available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game, is set to launch on Steam in 2026. Exodus, an RPG from Wizards of the Coast, is expected in Early 2027. WARLOCK, a dark fantasy action-adventure game, will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. Control Resonant, a sequel to Control, will be available in 2026. Gang of Dragon is an upcoming action game from the developers of Yakuza. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release on May 29, 2026. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is expected in 2027, while a reimagining titled Legacy of Atlantis will launch in 2026. Forest 3 is in development with limited details. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion will launch on April 28, 2026. Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on the Epic Games Store until December 18. No Law, an open-world shooter, is set for release on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is available for wishlist on Steam. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will launch in 2026. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is scheduled for release in 2026. The Wind Awakening is set for release on December 23 for multiple platforms. Phantom Blade Zero will launch on PC and PS5 on September 9, 2026. Mega Man: Dual Override is set to release in 2027. Highguard, a free-to-play multiplayer FPS, will launch on January 26, 2026.

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December 12, 2025

The 5 biggest announcements and trailers from The Game Awards 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Game of the Year trophy at The Game Awards. Larian Studios is developing a new game titled Divinity, which is not a sequel or remake but a fresh chapter in the franchise. A new installment in the Knights of the Old Republic series, titled Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, is being developed by Arcanaut Studios, focusing on player choices in a single-player narrative-driven action RPG. Frictional Games is creating Ontos, a sci-fi thriller set to release in 2026, featuring actor Stellan Skarsgård and exploring themes of reality and identity. The Total War franchise is expanding with Total War: Warhammer 40,000, introducing four factions and showcasing large-scale warfare, although a release date has not been announced.

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December 12, 2025

Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is totally real, so we’ve created a wishlist to send to the Emperor

Creative Assembly is developing a game set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe following the success of its Warhammer trilogy. The community is excited and has compiled a wishlist of features for the new title. Key features include: - A vast gameplay scale that reflects the enormity of the Warhammer 40k universe, introducing logistical challenges and strategic depth. - Inclusion of iconic locations to enhance gameplay while maintaining engagement. - A robust customization system for units, allowing players to personalize their armies extensively. - Diverse unit appearances to enhance immersion and individuality. - Engaging endgame scenarios, such as warp storms or invasions, to keep gameplay dynamic. - Terrain playing a pivotal role in strategy, with a focus on urban warfare and effective cover systems. - Inclusion of naval combat and space battles, integral to the lore, with potential campaign events adding excitement. - Exploration of the eccentricities of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, showcasing diverse non-human factions. - The presence of colossal units, like Titans, to enhance the epic nature of battles.

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December 11, 2025

The game awards 2025 everything announced for pc so far – and a few rumours thrown in for good measure

Geoff Keighley will host The Game Awards 2025, engaging the audience with his challenge, "Who wants some?" A roundup of announcements will be available the following morning, and a liveblog will cover the event. Creative Assembly hinted at a significant announcement related to Total War, potentially set in the Star Wars or Warhammer 40k universes. Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem introduces a new protagonist, Grace Ashcroft, with rumors of Leon's appearance. A leaked trailer for Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis suggests a reboot of the series. A remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, has been spotted. Hideo Kojima is expected to appear, possibly revealing new content for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is anticipated to contend for awards, and there are ongoing rumors about Half-Life 3 amidst developments in the Steam ecosystem.

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December 9, 2025

Despite censorship woes and the terrifying price of RAM, 2025 was the year I fell back in love with PC gaming

The author began PC gaming over a decade ago, starting with a second-hand desktop and memorable experiences in games like Skyrim and Assassin's Creed: Black Flag. An upgrade to a 1060 GPU significantly enhanced their gaming experience. The landscape of PC gaming has evolved, with major companies like Sony and Xbox releasing titles on Steam and the introduction of handheld devices like Valve's Steam Deck. In 2025, the Steam Machine and Xbox's ROG Xbox Ally X were unveiled, while payment processor censorship affected Steam Deck users. The author upgraded their GPU during Black Friday sales but faced challenges with high DDR5 RAM prices, leaving their full upgrade incomplete. They express concerns about the financial burden of PC gaming and the impact of censorship on adult games, noting that payment providers like Visa have imposed restrictions. The author reflects on their gaming experiences and encourages others to revisit beloved titles as the year ends.

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December 8, 2025

Celebrate 25 years of one of the best strategy series in gaming with our tricky Total War quiz

Creative Assembly celebrated 25 years of its Total War series with announcements including Total War: Medieval 3 and a new End Times DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3. Four classic titles were added to GOG's game preservation initiative. Another game announcement is expected at the upcoming Game Awards. A quiz is available for fans to name every entry in the Total War series, requiring full game titles for accuracy.