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May 7, 2025

I just picked up five legendary Bethesda PC games for $15, here’s how I built the bundle

Fanatical has launched a Bethesda bundle deal that allows players to select their own games from a variety of titles, including Fallout: New Vegas, Oblivion, Dishonored, and The Evil Within 2. The pricing starts at .99 for two games and goes up to .99 for five, reducing the cost per game. Notable titles available include Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate, Fallout 3 GOTY, Morrowind, Oblivion, Elder Scrolls Online, the Dishonored Trilogy, RAGE 2, Wolfenstein: The New Order, and The Evil Within 2. This offer is available for a limited time.

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April 27, 2025

‘Minecraft’ On Another Level With $817M Global, ‘Sinners’ Holdover Halo Takes WW To $162M, ‘Revenge Of The Sith’ Galactic At $42M+ Reissue & ‘Accountant 2’ Puts $38M On The Books

Warner Bros and Legendary's A Minecraft Movie has earned 6.6 million worldwide after four weekends, with a 44% drop from the previous Easter holiday session. Ryan Coogler's Sinners saw a 14% decline from its opening weekend, earning .5 million across 71 markets for a global total of 1.6 million. The Accountant 2 debuted in 71 international markets, earning .7 million for a worldwide total of .2 million. Disney's reissue of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith grossed .2 million globally, bringing its lifetime earnings to 2.2 million. It performed well in various international markets, achieving No. 1 rankings in Germany, Norway, Chile, and Bolivia, and secured the second-highest opening of the year in Germany with .6 million.

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April 26, 2025

‘I, am Steve’: ‘A Minecraft Movie’ review

“A Minecraft Movie” is a live-action adaptation of the popular video game that has finally been released after a decade of anticipation. The film features performances by Jack Black as Steve and Jason Momoa, and it combines humor with adventure, appealing to both young and old audiences. Since its release, it has exceeded box office expectations and generated significant social media buzz.

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April 26, 2025

Oblivion Remastered PC: impressive modernisation blighted by dire performance problems

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered utilizes an Unreal Engine 5 wrapper to enhance the original game, but it carries over some of the original's issues and suffers from significant performance challenges, including frequent stuttering. Digital Foundry analyzed the remaster against the original 2006 version, highlighting advancements in graphics but also noting that the remaster struggles with limited polygon budgets and basic effects. The remaster's performance is inconsistent, especially on mid-range CPUs, leading to poor experiences even on high-end hardware. Disabling hardware RT-based Lumen global illumination can improve performance by about 35%, but at the cost of visual quality. Lowering settings yields only marginal performance improvements, and the game fails to deliver an attractive experience compared to the original. A recent patch did not resolve the stuttering issues, indicating that fundamental CPU-related problems remain unaddressed.

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April 22, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: MEGA MAN X DiVE, Exolotl Zian, Ace Attorney Trilogy, more

The Google Play store has launched a variety of deals, including discounts on products such as Nothing's CMF Buds, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro with up to 0 off, and the Google Nest Doorbell. The app section features games like MEGA MAN X DiVE, Exolotl: Zian, and Ace Attorney Trilogy.

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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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April 14, 2025

“Video games franchises are now ripe for the picking” – why A Minecraft Movie could lead to games taking over Hollywood

A Minecraft Movie was projected to generate between million and million during its opening weekend in the United States but instead earned million and surpassed the 0 million mark globally by its second weekend. The film's success is attributed to its built-in audience, the popularity of Minecraft with over 300 million copies sold, and a star-studded cast including Jack Black and Jason Momoa. It was released in April 2025, strategically timed for spring break with no significant competition. The film's open-ended narrative appealed to both fans and newcomers, despite mixed reviews from critics. The success of video game adaptations, including the Mario movie, indicates a shift in how studios approach this genre, although experts caution that not all adaptations will succeed and emphasize the importance of respecting the source material.

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March 30, 2025

Get up to 85% off some of the PCs weirdest adventure games, all to benefit ‘humanitarian relief in Ukraine’

Amanita Design is hosting a sale from March 26 to April 2, offering discounts of up to 85% on its entire game catalog, with all proceeds going to humanitarian aid in Ukraine through the organization People in Need. The original Samorost is free, Samorost 2 is priced at £1.28, Samorost 3 at £2.54, and Machinarium at £5. Botanicula, released in 2012, and Creaks, released in 2020, are both available for £5. Amanita's upcoming project, Phonopolis, features a narrative inspired by Karel Čapek and George Orwell. A complete bundle of all games and soundtracks is available for just over £25.

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March 21, 2025

27 more classic PC games have joined the GOG Preservation Program, including Silent Hill 4

GOG has expanded its Preservation Program by adding 27 classic PC games, ensuring they remain playable on modern PCs. Notable new titles include Silent Hill 4: The Room, F.E.A.R. Platinum, and three Tomb Raider installments. The complete list of newly added games includes: - Alien Breed + Tower Assault - Alone in the Dark: The Trilogy 1+2+3 - Cannon Fodder - Cannon Fodder 2 - Deus Ex – Game of the Year Edition - Fallout 2 - F.E.A.R. Platinum - Jagged Alliance 2 - Port Royale 3 Gold - Privateer 2: The Darkening - Silent Hill 4: The Room - Tomb Raider Anniversary - Tomb Raider Legend - Tomb Raider Underworld - Ultima 1+2+3 - Ultima 4+5+6 - Ultima 8 Gold Edition - Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption - Wing Commander 1+2 Each game is marked with a special stamp on the GOG store, and GOG provides a Preservation Log detailing updates for compatibility and performance. Silent Hill has been updated for Windows 10 and 11 with modern controller support, while Tomb Raider Underworld has improved DirectX compatibility and cloud save support. The total number of titles in the Preservation Program is now 141, with plans to expand to 500 games by the end of 2025.

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March 10, 2025

I’m not sure what’s weirder: that someone made a sequel to a completely forgettable 37-year-old game I played as a kid, or that it was actually worth the wait

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a sequel to the original game, Beyond the Ice Palace, which was released decades ago and received mediocre reviews. The original featured a nameless hero in a non-ice world with a simplistic ending. The sequel improves upon the original by offering a more engaging experience with hidden treasures, revisitable areas, and skill-based platforming. Combat is enhanced with versatile weapons, and the game balances nostalgia with modern gameplay principles, making it a worthy investment in the gaming landscape.