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June 27, 2025

Steam is down — live updates on outage

Reports of an outage on the Steam platform began around 9:50 a.m. Pacific Time, peaking at approximately 3,000 reports by 10:30 a.m. The Steam Store was marked as offline, while other services were functioning normally. The Steam Charts page was also experiencing issues, despite over 32 million users being online. The Steam Summer Sale was ongoing, with significant discounts, which may have contributed to the server overload. Down Detector reported over 4,400 outage reports, with users unable to purchase games or access their wishlists. Users encountered problems loading their carts and wishlists, and the outage continued for several hours, with reports climbing to nearly 5,000. After a couple of hours, users noticed improvements, and reports on Down Detector decreased to around 1,200, indicating that the platform was returning to normal.

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March 13, 2025

Today’s Steam Spring Sale features my absolute favorite game of all time – here’s when the sale starts and all the key info

The Steam Spring Sale 2025 will feature discounts on a variety of games, including confirmed titles such as The Long Dark, Sifu, Ballionaire, Balatro, Witchfire, Helldivers 2, Escape Simulator, The Isle, Earth Defense Force 6, ATLYSS, Unrailed 2: Back on Track, Nine Sols, Outer Wilds, Airborne Empire, Animal Well, and Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. The event will conclude on Thursday, March 20 at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT / 5 PM GMT. Steam typically has its largest sales during the Summer and Winter events.

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March 13, 2025

Steam Spring Sale start time confirmed: Here’s when you can save on latest PC games today

Steam has launched its Spring Sale 2025, starting on March 13 at 6 PM GMT and lasting for one week. The sale features discounts on a variety of games, including AAA titles and indie games. Notable past discounts included games like Baldur's Gate 3, Starfield, Diablo 4, and Resident Evil 4 Remake. The sale may include titles such as The Long Dark, Sifu, Witchfire, and many others, with discounts potentially reaching up to 95%. Steam Deck owners will also find compatible games on sale.

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February 28, 2025

Valve says you will get more cheap PC games and extends Steam Daily Deals

Valve Corporation is expanding its Steam Daily Deals program from four to six discounted games each day. This change aims to increase the variety of discounts available to gamers, enhancing player choice and engagement. The selection of discounted games will be tailored based on user interest and engagement rather than being random. Valve has also refined the frequency with which games can appear in Daily Deals to ensure a diverse range of titles is featured. The expansion is designed to provide players with more opportunities to find both popular and lesser-known games at lower prices. Daily Deals have become one of the most clicked sections on the Steam homepage, indicating their popularity among users. Valve is also exploring new analytics to further personalize the deals presented to players.

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February 22, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Feb. 21: Sonic franchise sale on Steam

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is now streaming on Paramount+. The Sonic franchise is on sale on Steam, featuring Sonic X Shadow Generations. The Epic Winter Sale is ongoing, with discounts available on various titles. Ubisoft is offering reduced prices on top titles. The Humble Store has discounts on beloved Capcom games. Blizzard has deals on popular titles. The Epic Games Store has a selection of discounted games. Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming are also offering various sales and promotions. Green Man Gaming has a coupon code FEB15 for a 15% discount on PC games. Humble Choice is available for .99 per month, offering titles like Immortals of Aveum and Total War: Pharaoh Dynasties, along with additional savings for members.

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February 15, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Feb. 14: Steam Couch Co-op Fest

Steam is hosting the Couch Co-op Fest, featuring games like Baldur's Gate 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles titles, and Vampire Survivors. Additionally, Steam is running a sale called Hits You Missed, showcasing hidden gems from the previous year at discounts. The Epic Games Store is having its Winter Sale with top-tier games at reduced prices. GOG.com is offering special deals for Valentine's Day, while Humble Bundle has a collection of classic Capcom arcade hits. Humble Choice subscribers can access games like Immortals of Aveum and Trepang2 for .99 a month, with additional discounts on the Humble Store. Various tiered offers for Destiny 2 content are available, and players can acquire games like For The King Deluxe Edition and Cat Quest 2 in higher tiers.

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February 11, 2025

Epic Games Winter Sale: All the big PC game deals

Epic Games is launching its annual Winter Sale, featuring discounts on various games. Notable discounts include: - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Frostpunk 2 (first discounts) - Alan Wake Remastered – .95 (-75%) - Anno 1800 – .95 (-75%) - Assassin’s Creed Mirage – .95 (-60%) - Cyberpunk 2077 – .95 (-55%) - Mass Effect: Legendary Edition – .95 (-90%) - Red Dead Redemption 2 (Ultimate Edition) – .95 (-80%) - Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands – .95 (-80%) - Star Wars Jedi: Survivor – .95 (-75%) All prices are in Australian Dollars ($AUD).

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February 10, 2025

Epic Games Store Winter Sale 2025 Live Now – Massive Discounts for Many Great PC Games

The Epic Games Store has launched its Winter Sale for 2025, offering significant discounts on popular titles for two weeks. There are no additional coupons this year, but the discounts are notable. Some of the discounts include: - Title A - 70% - Title B - 65% - Title C - 60% - Title D - 55% - Title E - 50% Daily highlights of the best offers will be showcased throughout the sale.

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December 28, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Even more winter sales and daily freebies

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of Hot Wheels Unleashed, a racing game developed by Milestone, which features drifting mechanics and a customizable track builder. The giveaway ends at 8 AM PT on December 28. The Steam Winter Sale is ongoing, providing substantial discounts on thousands of titles. The GOG store is also running a winter sale, offering a free copy of The Dark Eye: Chains of Satinav along with other discounted games.

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December 26, 2024

Use your Christmas money to buy these games in the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale is running until January 2, 2025, offering substantial discounts on popular games. Notable titles on sale include: - Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: A 2D action game from Ubisoft, recognized for its innovation in accessibility. - Helldivers 2: A cooperative shooter featuring humorous gameplay against alien foes, with a recent content update. - Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth: An RPG sequel to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, offering over 100 hours of gameplay. - Tekken 8: A fighting game available at a 50% discount, featuring a cinematic story campaign. - Dragon Age: The Veilguard: A narrative-driven RPG from Bioware, offering a deep storytelling experience. - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess: An innovative tower defense game from Capcom, with a bundle option including Okami. - UFO 50: A collection of 50 original 8-bit games, appealing to retro gaming fans. - Lorelei and the Laser Eyes: A puzzle game known for its intricate design and engaging gameplay.