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30 Oct 2025

Cities Skylines 2's Bridges and Ports DLC Released Amid Criticism

Cities Skylines 2 releases its Bridges and Ports DLC priced at $19.99, stirring mixed reactions among players over its cost and the game's performance issues.

30 Oct 2025

Highlights of Gaming Deals Across Consoles and PC

Discover standout gaming deals on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, available from 2025-10-30. Key titles include Hogwarts Legacy and Hades II.

30 Oct 2025

Interactive Quiz Challenges Gamers with Patents

PC Gamer tests players' knowledge with a quiz on videogame patent diagrams.

30 Oct 2025

Amazon Games Shifts Strategy After Major Projects Falter

Amazon Games refocuses from big projects after failures, emphasizing smaller initiatives. Shift impacts New World, Crucible, and other ventures.

30 Oct 2025

New Roguelike Godbreakers Offers Co-op Combat at a Discount

Godbreakers is a new melee-based roguelike, launched 2025-10-23, offering thrilling co-op gameplay at a discounted price.

30 Oct 2025

Arc Raiders Launches with Preloading and Pricing Details

Arc Raiders by Embark Studios launches on 2025-10-30. Available on Steam, Epic, Xbox, PlayStation. Includes preloading, paid editions.

29 Oct 2025

Humble Choice Promo: October Bundle at $10 with Code

Humble Choice offers October bundle for $10 with code SPOOKY25. Save $5 on PC games, including Atomic Heart. Promotion runs through end of month.

29 Oct 2025

Arc Raiders Preload Unavailable on Epic Games Store

Arc Raiders preload is disabled on Epic Games Store due to an issue; download starts 2023-10-30.

29 Oct 2025

Typosquatted npm Packages Expose Developer Credentials

In July 2025, npm malware targeted developer credentials globally, risking data breaches.

29 Oct 2025

Arc Raiders Launch: New Challenges and Rewards Await

Arc Raiders launch brings new challenges and map dynamics. Players can opt for strategic wipes, gaining meta-rewards.

29 Oct 2025

Arc Raiders Offers Casual Extraction Shooter Experience

Arc Raiders by Embark Studios provides a less punishing extraction shooter with PvEvP gameplay and unique robo threats.

29 Oct 2025

Office 2019 Available at 86% Discount for Windows Users

Get Office 2019 for Windows at $29.97, 86% off the regular price. Includes a lifetime license for essential apps with no recurring fees.

29 Oct 2025

Linux Gains Gaming Compatibility, Challenges Remain

Linux gaming on the rise with 90% of Windows games now supported. Anti-cheat titles still pose a hurdle for SteamOS users.

29 Oct 2025

Launch Office 2024: Lifetime License for $179.99

Microsoft offers Office 2024 with a one-time payment of $179.99, including Word, Excel, and more for Mac and PC, in a limited-time deal.

29 Oct 2025

Helldivers 2 Targets Smaller File Size by Dropping HDD Support

Arrowhead Game Studios plans to reduce Helldivers 2's file size by ending HDD support on PCs, potentially streamlining updates.

29 Oct 2025

Launch of GOG Sale Features 4,000 PC Game Discounts

GOG Sale offers discounts on 4,000 PC games from 2023-10-28 to 2023-11-04, featuring modern and classic titles.

28 Oct 2025

Darkwood 2 Announced: Sequel from Ice-Pick Lodge

Darkwood 2 announced at Xbox Showcase, developed by Ice-Pick Lodge, featuring Aral Sea setting with no quest markers.

28 Oct 2025

Announce Darkwood 2: Sequel to Horror Survival Game

Darkwood 2 announced by Hooded Horse, developed by Ice-Pick Lodge, featuring new story dynamics. PC and Game Pass release planned.

28 Oct 2025

Visions of Eternity Launches with Elite Specs Return

The Visions of Eternity expansion revives elite specs in Guild Wars 2, featuring Castora and new customization options.

28 Oct 2025

Humble Bundle Offers Steam Deck-Compatible Games Bundle

The Humble Bundle's Safe in Our World Anniversary Bundle provides Steam Deck-compatible games until 2025-10-28.

28 Oct 2025

Redsec Map Update: Best Loot Locations and POIs

Redsec map offers top-tier loot in Fort Lyndon's outskirts. Battle smarter by knowing key areas for gear.

28 Oct 2025

QNAP Urges Critical ASP.NET Core Patch for NetBak PC Agent

QNAP advises users to patch a critical ASP.NET Core vulnerability affecting NetBak PC Agent to prevent potential attacks.

28 Oct 2025

Evercore Heroes Ascension to Shut Down After Early Access

Evercore Heroes shuts down on 2025-10-30 after one month of Early Access due to low player interest.

28 Oct 2025

The Florist Announced: Survival Horror Game by Unclear Games

The Florist by Unclear Games is set for a 2026 release on PC and consoles, featuring versatile gameplay with Jessica Park navigating Joycliffe.

28 Oct 2025

Scream Fest: Steam's Halloween Sale Offers Up to 90% Off

Steam's Scream Fest runs October 27 to November 3, offering deep discounts on horror games. Top deals include Alien: Isolation and The Walking Dead.

28 Oct 2025

Bully Online Mod Launches, Targets 2026 Full Release

Early access to Bully Online for backers begins in December, offering a unique multiplayer experience ahead of its planned 2026 release.

28 Oct 2025

More Nintendo DS Games Could Enhance Steam Experience

Dementium: The Ward prompts calls for more Nintendo DS ports on Steam amid rising handheld gameplay.

28 Oct 2025

Windows 10 Users Can Enroll in Extended Security Updates

Windows 10 users can enroll in Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates to stay secure through 2026, using OneDrive or Microsoft Rewards points.

28 Oct 2025

Bloodhunt Shutdown Set for April 2026

Sharkmob will shut down Bloodhunt servers on 2026-04-28 due to low player counts, affecting the vampire battle royale genre.

27 Oct 2025

Steam Scream Fest Discounts Horror and Non-Horror Games

Steam Scream Fest offers game discounts until 2023-11-03, featuring Inscryption for $8 and Mouthwashing for $9.09.

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Cities Skylines 2's Bridges and Ports DLC Released Amid Criticism

Highlights of Gaming Deals Across Consoles and PC

Interactive Quiz Challenges Gamers with Patents

Amazon Games Shifts Strategy After Major Projects Falter

New Roguelike Godbreakers Offers Co-op Combat at a Discount

Arc Raiders Launches with Preloading and Pricing Details

Humble Choice Promo: October Bundle at $10 with Code

Arc Raiders Preload Unavailable on Epic Games Store

Typosquatted npm Packages Expose Developer Credentials

Arc Raiders Launch: New Challenges and Rewards Await

Arc Raiders Offers Casual Extraction Shooter Experience

Office 2019 Available at 86% Discount for Windows Users

Linux Gains Gaming Compatibility, Challenges Remain

Launch Office 2024: Lifetime License for $179.99

Helldivers 2 Targets Smaller File Size by Dropping HDD Support

Launch of GOG Sale Features 4,000 PC Game Discounts

Darkwood 2 Announced: Sequel from Ice-Pick Lodge

Announce Darkwood 2: Sequel to Horror Survival Game

Visions of Eternity Launches with Elite Specs Return

Humble Bundle Offers Steam Deck-Compatible Games Bundle

Redsec Map Update: Best Loot Locations and POIs

QNAP Urges Critical ASP.NET Core Patch for NetBak PC Agent

Evercore Heroes Ascension to Shut Down After Early Access

The Florist Announced: Survival Horror Game by Unclear Games

Scream Fest: Steam's Halloween Sale Offers Up to 90% Off

Bully Online Mod Launches, Targets 2026 Full Release

More Nintendo DS Games Could Enhance Steam Experience

Windows 10 Users Can Enroll in Extended Security Updates

Bloodhunt Shutdown Set for April 2026

Steam Scream Fest Discounts Horror and Non-Horror Games

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