Apps & Games news for Desktop

28 Dec 2025

Epic Games Offers Skald Free for Limited Time

High North's Skald: Against the Black Priory is free on Epic Games Store, marking its first free release.

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28 Dec 2025

Survival Genre Evolves with New Mechanics and Co-op Play

Survival games have shifted towards co-op elements and reduced penalties to enhance player engagement. Subnautica 2 leads the charge.

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28 Dec 2025

Top 10 Budget-Friendly Obscure FPS Games

Discover ten top Obscure FPS games under $25, ideal for budget-conscious players seeking unique shooter experiences.

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28 Dec 2025

Launches Fan Game Santa Monica By Night in Flash

Santa Monica By Night, a fan game inspired by Bloodlines, launched on itch.io with pixel art and branching endings.

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28 Dec 2025

Benchmarking PC Games with CapFrameX: Metrics and Methods

CapFrameX helps measure PC game performance using detailed frametimes and percentile metrics for accurate analysis.

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27 Dec 2025

SlaySpire Sets New Player Record on Steam

SlaySpire peaks at over 57,000 concurrent players on Steam this winter, fueled by discounts and sequel news.

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27 Dec 2025

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection Free on STOVE Until Year-End

SNK offers its 40th Anniversary Collection free on STOVE store for PC gamers until 2023-12-31.

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27 Dec 2025

Survival Crafting Evolves with Major Updates in 2025

Survival crafting games like Valheim and Abiotic Factor saw pivotal updates in 2025, keeping the genre dynamic and engaging.

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27 Dec 2025

Free Half-Life Mods Turned Full Games Now on Steam

Half-Life Legacy and Arena, mods turned full games, are now free on Steam, expanding options for fans.

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27 Dec 2025

Innovative Webcam-Driven Gameplay in Goodnight Universe

Goodnight Universe uses webcam controls to create an intimate gameplay experience, with telekinesis and family dynamics at its core.

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27 Dec 2025

Revisiting Grim Fandango's Impact on 3D Adventure Games

Tim Schafer discusses Grim Fandango's groundbreaking 3D design and enduring legacy in the gaming world.

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27 Dec 2025

UniGetUI Simplifies App Management for Windows Users

UniGetUI, a unifying GUI for package managers, eases app handling on Windows by integrating multiple tools.

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27 Dec 2025

Windows 11 Users Call for Leaner OS Amid AI Concerns

Windows 11 users demand a streamlined OS, citing AI-induced bloat and slow performance. Microsoft faces pressure for modular solutions.

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26 Dec 2025

Epic Games Offers 'We Were Here Together' for Free

Epic Games Store gifts We Were Here Together for free, promoting co-op play. Available for 24 hours during Mystery Game event.

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26 Dec 2025

Nova Roma Set to Launch on Steam and Xbox Game Pass

Nova Roma by Lion Shield Studios arrives on Steam in January and on Xbox Game Pass on 2026-01-22, enhancing gaming with mythology and history.

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26 Dec 2025

Japanese Rural Life Adventure Arrives on Apple Arcade and Steam

Japanese Rural Life Adventure, a Life Sim game, launches on Apple Arcade and Steam, offering a pixel-art journey into Japanese countryside life.

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26 Dec 2025

Highly Anticipated PC Games Set to Launch in 2026

Four exciting PC games from various genres are scheduled for 2026. These titles could shape gaming trends and preferences.

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26 Dec 2025

Linux Proposes Standby ABI Similar to Windows Modern Standby

Linux plans runtime Standby ABI; aligns with Windows Modern Standby. Enhances power management and user-space interactions.

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26 Dec 2025

Low-Spec Games Offer Affordable Fun for 2025

Explore low-spec games from 2025 that run on older PCs or handhelds like Steam Deck, offering budget-friendly entertainment.

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26 Dec 2025

RPS 100 2025: A Reader-Driven Games List Unveiled

Explore the 2025 RPS 100, featuring X series, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and more. See which games captivated readers globally.

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25 Dec 2025

Visum Offers Faster Photo Viewing for Windows Users

Visum Photo Viewer enhances photo browsing speed on Windows with simple design and broad file support.

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25 Dec 2025

Disco Elysium Available Free on Epic Games Store for Christmas

Epic Games Store offers Disco Elysium free until 2025-12-26. Enhanced edition with full voice acting available.

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25 Dec 2025

Star Citizen Nears $1 Billion in Funding by 2026

Star Citizen is projected to surpass $1 billion in player funding by mid-2026 amid ongoing development delays.

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25 Dec 2025

Tavern Keeper Expands Creative Freedom in Early Access

Tavern Keeper offers deep customization and creative gameplay, elevating the management sim genre with its unique interior design tools.

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25 Dec 2025

PCGamesN Names Clair Obscur GOTY 2025 Amidst Standout PC Games

PCGamesN selects Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 as GOTY 2025. Notable entries Hades 2 and Battlefield 6 signal a dynamic year for PC games.

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25 Dec 2025

Top 2025 PC Games: Highlights from Twisted Voxel

Discover 2025's standout PC games from Twisted Voxel's list, featuring titles like Trails in the Sky Remake and Clair Obscur.

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24 Dec 2025

BlueStacks Introduces Prime Subscription with Ad-Free Experience

BlueStacks launches Prime, offering ad-free PC/Mac use for $4.99/month, enhancing gameplay with perks and support.

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24 Dec 2025

Blue Prince Wins Siliconera's PC Game of the Year 2025

Siliconera awards Blue Prince as PC Game of the Year 2025 for its accessible puzzles.

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24 Dec 2025

Launches macOS 26 with Features Long on Windows

Apple releases macOS 26 Tahoe with features like gaming hub and live translation, mimicking longstanding Windows offerings.

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24 Dec 2025

Microsoft Explores Rust for Code Migration, Not Windows Rewrite

Microsoft's CoreAI team explores Rust for AI-assisted code translation, with focus on memory safety. Windows rewrite not on the agenda.

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