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22 Aug 2025

Guntouchables Hits 2 Million Players with Strategic Giveaway

Guntouchables, a new co-op action roguelike by GameSwing, hits over two million players after a strategic free giveaway event. The game blends elements of Enter the Gungeon, Binding of Isaac, and Hades.

22 Aug 2025

Intravenous 2 Marks Anniversary with Comprehensive Update

Intravenous 2 celebrates its launch anniversary with a free update. Version 1.4 adds new missions and refinements, enhancing the stealth experience. Players can enjoy the updated game at a discount during the Steam sale.

22 Aug 2025

Warner Bros. Unveils New Legends Game Bundle for $12

Humble's WB Play The Legends Bundle includes 16 Warner Bros. Games, featuring the Batman Arkham series, Mortal Kombat 11, and more for a low price of $12. This bundle offers a cost-effective opportunity for gamers to enjoy top-quality gaming at significant savings.

22 Aug 2025

Romero's Untaken Path to Co-Found Looking Glass

John Romero, famed for his work at id Software, discloses he was invited by Paul Neurath to co-create Looking Glass. Romero chose another venture, impacting his legendary career trajectory.

22 Aug 2025

Exploring the Business Potential of PC Game Remakes

Remakes of PC classics like Vampire Bloodlines and The Witcher are capturing investor attention. Find out why this nostalgic trend could redefine gaming experiences and drive market growth in the industry.

22 Aug 2025

Wordle's Quiet Influence on Gaming Culture

Exploring how Wordle, the word puzzle game, subtly reshapes interactions in gaming communities, revealing insights into collective problem-solving strategies.

21 Aug 2025

New PC Games Include Roguelite and Remastered Classics

This week's PC games highlight roguelite adventures, horror cooking, classic remasters, and a Breath-of-the-Wild-like open world.

21 Aug 2025

Guntouchables Garners Attention with Successful Free Launch

More than two million downloads highlight Guntouchables' appeal as GameSwing's co-op roguelike hits a high player count after a free launch.

21 Aug 2025

Summer Mara: Limited-Time Free Game Offer on Fanatical

Summer Mara, a cozy farming adventure from Chibig, is now free on Fanatical for a limited time. Normally $20, it offers 20-30 hours of relaxing gameplay. Sign up for the newsletter to claim.

21 Aug 2025

MindsEye Faces Tough Start in Gaming Market

Build A Rocket Boy's MindsEye, by Leslie Benzies, receives mixed reviews and appears on torrents. The game faces criticism for technical issues despite an engaging storyline.

21 Aug 2025

Piracy Case Results in Jail Sentence for Former Site Owner

A 59-year-old Greek man has been sentenced to five years in prison for piracy. He managed the torrent site P2Planet, which stored over 14,000 links, from 2011 to 2014. The court also imposed a fine and legal fees. This marks the second such verdict in Greece's history.

21 Aug 2025

P2Planet Admin Sentenced in Greece for Decade-Old Torrent Site

In Greece, the P2Planet.net administrator received a five-year sentence and a fine for his role in a torrent network that operated from 2011-2014. This marks the first prison sentence for BitTorrent file sharing in the country, reflecting intensified copyright enforcement in the EU.

21 Aug 2025

Western Users Bypass Torrent Fines Using Innovative Methods

Western users use Google Colab and aria2 to download torrents, concealing their IP addresses by utilizing Google Colaboratory and saving files in Google Drive.

21 Aug 2025

Mafia: The Old Country to Feature Denuvo's Strong Defense

Mafia: The Old Country, a prequel set in early 20th-century Sicily, is fortified with Denuvo's anti-piracy measures. Available digitally except Russia, it requires bypass methods to purchase. Release anticipated August 8, 2025.

21 Aug 2025

Efimer Trojan Threatens Cryptocurrency Security

A new trojan named Efimer is targeting cryptocurrency users by replacing wallet addresses in the clipboard, posing a threat to digital currency safety.

21 Aug 2025

Efimer Trojan Emerges, Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Efimer is a new Trojan discovered by Kaspersky experts that spreads through hacked WordPress sites with torrents and phishing emails aimed at cryptocurrency owners.

21 Aug 2025

Kapitano Project Ends Amid Developer Challenges

The Kapitano app, offering a GTK4 frontend for ClamAV, has been abandoned by its developer, zynequ, due to harassment and false accusations.

21 Aug 2025

Virus Prevention Strategies Evolve for 2025 Challenges

Explore 2025's virus prevention with system hardening, NinjaOne, AnyDesk, and advanced security tools in the dynamic fight against malware threats.

21 Aug 2025

TotalAV: Exploring a Comprehensive Security Solution

TotalAV offers an extensive suite with optimization tools, VPN, and advanced security features. Discover how it compares to Microsoft Defender.

21 Aug 2025

ApolloShadow Threat Targets Foreign Embassies in Moscow

The ApolloShadow cyber campaign is targeting foreign embassies in Moscow, using AiTM attacks and fake TLS root certificates. Secret Blizzard actors, disguised as Kaspersky, exploit SORM to compromise sensitive communications, says Microsoft.

21 Aug 2025

Scavenger Malware Threatens Windows Users via Game Mods

The Scavenger malware, disguised as game mods, targets Windows users, threatening crypto wallets and browsers. This malware infiltrates systems through modified libraries, compromising security.

21 Aug 2025

Cyberattackers Exploit Vulnerable Drivers to Bypass Security

Attackers use vulnerable drivers to disable antivirus protections and deploy ransomware, highlighting the need for enhanced security protocols.

21 Aug 2025

MGS5 Definitive Experience Offers Discount Ahead of Remake

Fanatical offers MGS5 Definitive Experience at a 23% discount. This includes Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, providing a deep dive into Kojima's acclaimed game before the Snake Eater remake.

21 Aug 2025

Akira Campaign Exploits Intel Driver to Disable Antivirus

The Akira ransomware leverages an Intel driver to disable Microsoft Defender on Windows 11, posing a recent cyber threat. Researchers at Guidepoint Security suggest vigilance and provide rules to detect such activity.

02 Jun 2025

Nightreign Reaches Plateau for Solo Play in Gaming Community

Nightreign presents challenges for solo gamers, hindered by long boss runbacks and RNG issues. While cooperative play offers a richer experience, solo gamers face limitations despite improvements from patches.

02 Jun 2025

Microsoft's Potential Handheld Gaming Plans Spark Interest

Speculation grows over a Microsoft device as a potential handheld competitor to the Steam Deck, potentially unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase.

02 Jun 2025

Hellslave RPG Available Free on Steam For Limited Time

The dark fantasy RPG Hellslave is now free on Steam, as its sequel approaches. Experience this dungeon-crawler and retain it in your library forever. Claim it by June 16.

02 Jun 2025

Foxtail Unveils Hidden Gem from Comiket 81 in Gaming History

A mysterious disc titled Action RPG (Temp) C81 Demo Version reveals a rarely seen game from Comiket 81 in 2011, featuring unique stamina-based combat. The demo offers a glimpse into a creative era of RPGs, thanks to the dedicated work of developer Foxtail.

IO Interactive Unveils New James Bond Game: First Light

02 Jun 2025

Apps & Games news for Desktop Page 7

Guntouchables Hits 2 Million Players with Strategic Giveaway

Intravenous 2 Marks Anniversary with Comprehensive Update

Warner Bros. Unveils New Legends Game Bundle for $12

Romero's Untaken Path to Co-Found Looking Glass

Exploring the Business Potential of PC Game Remakes

Wordle's Quiet Influence on Gaming Culture

New PC Games Include Roguelite and Remastered Classics

Guntouchables Garners Attention with Successful Free Launch

Summer Mara: Limited-Time Free Game Offer on Fanatical

MindsEye Faces Tough Start in Gaming Market

Piracy Case Results in Jail Sentence for Former Site Owner

P2Planet Admin Sentenced in Greece for Decade-Old Torrent Site

Western Users Bypass Torrent Fines Using Innovative Methods

Mafia: The Old Country to Feature Denuvo's Strong Defense

Efimer Trojan Threatens Cryptocurrency Security

Efimer Trojan Emerges, Targeting Cryptocurrency Users

Kapitano Project Ends Amid Developer Challenges

Virus Prevention Strategies Evolve for 2025 Challenges

TotalAV: Exploring a Comprehensive Security Solution

ApolloShadow Threat Targets Foreign Embassies in Moscow

Scavenger Malware Threatens Windows Users via Game Mods

Cyberattackers Exploit Vulnerable Drivers to Bypass Security

MGS5 Definitive Experience Offers Discount Ahead of Remake

Akira Campaign Exploits Intel Driver to Disable Antivirus

Nightreign Reaches Plateau for Solo Play in Gaming Community

Microsoft's Potential Handheld Gaming Plans Spark Interest

Hellslave RPG Available Free on Steam For Limited Time

Foxtail Unveils Hidden Gem from Comiket 81 in Gaming History

IO Interactive Unveils New James Bond Game: First Light

Anvil Empires Aims to Revolutionize Medieval RTS Gaming

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