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August 1, 2026

Weekend PC Game Deals: Baldur’s Gate 3, Gears 5, Spider-Man, NFS and more

The Epic Games Store is offering two free games, OTXO and Sol Cesto, until August 6. OTXO is a top-down shooter with over 100 abilities and a bullet-dodging mechanic, while Sol Cesto is a tactical adventure set in a randomly generated underground realm. The Humble Store has launched the Rage Inducing Difficult Games bundle, featuring titles like Getting Over It and Pogostuck, available for nearly three weeks. itch.io is hosting over 100 DRM-free games for the Game Industry Hardship Fund, with a minimum contribution required. The GOG store is offering discounts on DRM-free titles, including sales for franchises like Need for Speed and Spider-Man, as well as blockbuster games like Baldur's Gate 3 and Split Fiction. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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October 21, 2025

Minecraft devs explain “players have a different appetite for challenge and difficulty” which is why the Ender Dragon isn’t allowed on the overworld: “That’s not a great game experience”

The Ender Dragon is confined to its own underground realm in Minecraft to maintain game dynamics and prevent disruption in the expansive overworld. Jens Bergensten, Chief Creative Officer of Mojang, noted that while challenges in the game are often the result of player actions, the Creeper's destructive ability poses a unique challenge to creativity. Minecraft YouTuber KurtJMac has reached the Far Lands after 14-and-a-half years and over 0,000 raised for charity, showcasing the game's enduring appeal.