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February 20, 2025

Steam Next Fest 2025: all the dates, details, and everything else you need to know

The first Steam Next Fest of 2025 will take place from February 24 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT to March 3 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT. This event will occur three times throughout 2025, with the other dates being June 9 - June 16 and October 13 - October 20. During Steam Next Fest, players can download free demos of upcoming games and engage with developer live streams. A free Steam account is required to participate. While the event is not a sale, it often coincides with discounts on various titles, with the next major Steam sale starting on March 13, 2025.

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February 12, 2025

Android Users: Apple TV Plus Is Now Here for Your Mobile Device

Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, allowing users to access content such as Major League Soccer and original series like Severance and Slow Horses. The app is available for download from the Google Play store for devices running Android 10 and later. Users can subscribe to Apple TV Plus and the MLS Season Pass, with new users offered a seven-day free trial. The app features a user interface similar to the existing Apple TV streaming service, including a "Continue Watching" row and customizable watch lists. Existing Apple TV Plus or MLS Season Pass subscribers can sign in to access their content seamlessly. Some features, like casting, are not yet available, but updates are planned. The launch marks a significant expansion for Apple TV Plus, which has primarily served Apple device users since its inception in November 2019.

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February 11, 2025

Steam dropping dozens of new free downloads in massive 2025 event

The Steam Next Fest is scheduled to take place from 24 February to 3 March 2024, featuring a variety of games, many available for free or at discounted prices. The event celebrates upcoming games and includes livestreams where players can interact with developers. Exclusive demos and special promotions for wishlist or pre-order titles will be part of the festival. The Steam Next Fest occurs three times a year, and while the specific lineup for February has not been announced, previous events have showcased popular titles. Steam also continues to offer free demos across various genres leading up to the event.

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February 9, 2025

The best unofficial Alien game is getting a spiritual successor where you carve up derelict ships and manage drones with ‘personality quirks’

Keenan announced three new game projects in development: 1. Humanity 2.0: A spiritual successor to Duskers, featuring a wireframe visual style where players dispatch drones to explore derelict spaceships, scavenge resources, dismantle ships, and construct new spacecraft. Drones will have unique personalities that affect their behavior. 2. Scheme: A tactical political strategy game where players navigate political intrigue as a lowborn character, using tactics like bribery and manipulation to ascend the social ladder without traditional troop movements, instead orchestrating conflicts between factions. 3. Magic Wizard Chess: A tactical roguelike game with unique gameplay mechanics, lacking health bars and incorporating psychological evaluations for players, though details remain vague.

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November 14, 2024

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted details trailers for its December showcase, and new entries to “the Council”

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will take place on December 5, showcasing 25 exciting games set to launch in 2025, along with over 75 anticipated titles. The live broadcast starts at 12 PM PST, 3 PM EST, 8 PM GMT, and 9 PM CET, and will be available on YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and Bilibili. Frankie Ward will host the event, with narration by Amelia Tyler. The event follows the Golden Joysticks Awards on November 21 and precedes The Game Awards on December 12.

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November 5, 2024

PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted returns for 2024 to countdown the most anticipated PC games heading into 2025

PC Gamer will host the 'PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted' on December 6, 2024, a week before The Game Awards, featuring a countdown of the most exciting PC games in development. Frankie Ward will lead the event, joined by Amelia Tyler. The Council, composed of industry leaders and creators, includes figures like Brian Fargo, John Romero, and Sid Meier. The show will be available for viewers in Australia and New Zealand at various times, and can be watched on platforms such as PC Gamer Twitch, YouTube, Twitch Gaming, and Steam.

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October 30, 2024

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted returns to reveal the 25 most-anticipated PC games this December

PC Gamer will host the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted on December 5 at 12 pm PST, 3 pm EST, and 8 pm GMT. The event will feature a curated list of the 25 most anticipated upcoming games, compiled by a council of games industry experts. It will be broadcast on multiple platforms, including the PC Gamer Twitch channel, YouTube, Twitch Gaming, Steam, and Bilibili.

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October 28, 2024

Five new Steam games you probably missed (October 28, 2024)

On any given day, the Steam platform unveils approximately a dozen new games. Psychopomp GOLD - Release Date: October 25 - Developer: Fading Club - Transitioned from a free game to a paid version with additional levels, modes, secrets, and mod support. - Inspired by anime and classic blobber RPGs. - Paid version has over 500 "Overwhelmingly Positive" reviews. Rogue Flight - Release Date: October 24 - Developer: Truant Pixel, LLC - An on-rails shooter inspired by the Starfox franchise and '80s/'90s anime. - Features a main campaign and an unlockable roguelite mode with over 40 unique designs and weapons. - Includes a cast of Japanese voice actors. Vasilisa and Baba Yaga - Release Date: October 25 - Developers: Baba Yaga Games - A sidescrolling adventure inspired by the Russian folktale of Vasilisa the Beautiful. - Players confront Baba Yaga in the "land of the dead" with various challenges. - Notable for its artistic style and enchanting soundtrack. Disillusion ST - Release Date: October 27 - Developer: Disillusion Dev - A dungeon crawler combining point-and-click adventure elements with card game mechanics. - Sequel to the 2021 title Disillusion, set in a mysterious tower in a dreamlike realm. STRAFTAT - Release Date: October 24 - Developers: Sirius Lemaitre, Leonard Lemaitre - A minimalist 1v1 arena shooter with 70 maps. - Free to play and includes a map inspired by the Red Room from Twin Peaks. - Compared to Cruelty Squad, Quake, and WarioWare.

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October 18, 2024

Make the most of Steam Next Fest and try out these PC games for free this weekend

Steam’s Next Fest runs from October 14th to October 21st, concluding at 10 AM PT. It features a variety of game demos available for free, allowing players to preview upcoming titles. The top five recommended demos for October are: 1. Delta Force - A reboot of the tactical FPS from 1998, featuring large-scale PvP warfare and a single-player campaign. It is set to be free-to-play, with no official release date yet. 2. Blood of Mehran - A single-player hack-and-slash game inspired by “Arabian Nights” folklore, known for its stealth and cover mechanics. The demo has received positive feedback. 3. Rivals of Aether II - A platform fighter similar to Smash Bros, featuring a roster of 10 characters and smooth performance on most systems. It is lightweight in storage requirements. 4. Permafrost - A cooperative survival game set in a world of perpetual winter, offering both cooperative and single-player modes. 5. Echoes of the Living - A survival horror game that emulates the fixed camera perspective of classic 90s horror games, featuring a zombie-infested narrative.

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October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.