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15 Feb 2025

Epic Games Sees Growth in PC Player Base and Game Catalog

Epic Games Store expands to 295 million PC players, adds 1,100 new games. The Free Games Program enhances value. Daily active users hit 37.2 million amid shifts in monthly user metrics.

15 Feb 2025

Elden Ring Network Test Faces Challenges Amid Server Issues

The Elden Ring network test faced server issues, limiting player access. FromSoftware plans further tests to address the issues and improve the player experience.

15 Feb 2025

Remastered Classics: Warfare Series Returns to Steam

Warfare 1917 and 1944, inspired by Command and Conquer, are remastered for the Warfare Legacy Collection on Steam, bringing updated visuals and modern controls.

15 Feb 2025

Consider Affordable One-Time Payment for Office 2024

As Valentine's Day approaches, evaluate affordable Office 2024 apps. Consider a one-time payment and enjoy features similar to Microsoft 365 without recurring fees.

15 Feb 2025

Slay the Spire 2 Introduces Innovative Gameplay Enhancements

Slay the Spire 2 by Mega Crit revamps the deckbuilder genre with a new enchantments system, enriching the roguelike PC game experience by adding impactful player choices.

15 Feb 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta Remake Presents High System Demands

The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater remake requires intense system specifications due to its development on Unreal Engine 5. Following its latest trailer release, gamers must prepare for high storage, RAM, and graphical demands to experience this classic in its modern form.

15 Feb 2025

Hyper Light Breaker Navigates Early Access Challenges

Despite mixed reviews, Heart Machine's Hyper Light Breaker team refines the game using player feedback, aiming to create a fair yet challenging experience.

15 Feb 2025

Astraeos Expands Ark: Survival Ascended with Greek Mythology

Studio Wildcard unveils Astraeos DLC for Ark: Survival Ascended, introducing a Greek mythology-inspired landscape created by Nekatus. Priced at $14.99, it features mythical creatures and expansive terrain, sparking mixed reviews over performance and cost.

15 Feb 2025

Nightreign Beta Faces Server Issues Amid Elden Ring Hype

Nightreign beta for Elden Ring encounters server issues, causing disconnects and login failures. Despite challenges, FromSoftware strives to resolve it before February 17.

15 Feb 2025

Civilization 7 Faces Player Challenges on Steam

Civilization 7 witnesses fewer players on Steam compared to its predecessor Civilization 6, amidst mixed reviews of its new game mechanics and user interface. Firaxis endeavors to enhance engagement through patches and updates.

15 Feb 2025

Avowed Launches in Early Access on Steam Before Official Release

Fantasy role-playing game Avowed, set in the Pillars of Eternity universe, is now available in early access on Steam for Premium Edition holders, five days ahead of its official release. Despite lacking strong anti-piracy protection, it has already been leaked online.

15 Feb 2025

Minecraft Event in London Offers Immersive Experience

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in London offers a 45-minute interactive quest with tickets on sale this February.

15 Feb 2025

Microsoft Introduces Winget Plugin for PowerToys Efficiency

PowerToys Run enhances user experience with a new Winget plugin for streamlined installation and sleek UI, announced by a Senior Product Manager at Microsoft.

15 Feb 2025

Avowed Early Access Spurs Buzz in Gaming Community

Avowed, the highly-anticipated RPG by Obsidian, launches premium version early for pre-orders, featuring a Russian translation. Set in Pillars of Eternity's world, the game releases on February 18, drawing attention from Fallout: New Vegas fans.

15 Feb 2025

Phrecia Event Brings New Ascendancy Classes to Path of Exile

Phrecia event launches in Path of Exile, unveiling 19 new Ascendancy classes. Scheduled from February 20 to March 23, the event aims to engage the gaming community with fresh gameplay and endgame transformations.

15 Feb 2025

Mojang Announces Leadership Change Amidst Strong Growth

Åsa Bredin steps down from Mojang Studios, with Kayleen Walters from Microsoft set to lead. Bredin's resignation marks a pivotal moment for the company as it continues successful developments of Minecraft.

15 Feb 2025

Astrobotanica Set to Launch Kickstarter for Unique Game

Astrobotanica unveils plans for a Kickstarter campaign, promising an innovative prehistoric survival game that blends exploration, botany, and positive interactions.

15 Feb 2025

Stalker 2 Patch Enhances A-Life and NPC Dynamics

Stalker 2 receives a significant update from GSC Game World. The patch improves A-Life and addresses NPC behavior, mission issues, gameplay balancing, and difficulty levels.

15 Feb 2025

CyberSafe AI DLC by Mojang Studios Enhances Digital Literacy

Mojang Studios and Microsoft introduce CyberSafe AI DLC for Minecraft, focusing on AI literacy and safety. The free educational content encourages players to explore AI responsibly, enhancing digital and critical thinking skills.

15 Feb 2025

Exoborne Playtest Invites Players to Colton County Adventure

Exoborne, a new extraction shooter from Sharkmob, invites players to explore Colton County. With the playtest now live, PCGamesN offers Steam keys for gamers ready to brave the challenges in this neo-dystopian setting.

15 Feb 2025

Badlands Crew Demo Hits Steam: A Vehicular RTS Adventure

Explore the harsh desert wasteland in Badlands, a Mad Max-inspired vehicular RTS game. Build your battle truck, defeat factions, and survive hazards. Experience the new Steam demo now.

15 Feb 2025

Avowed Highlights Complexities of Gaming Development and Performance

In the realm of gaming, Avowed shines a light on the intricacies of development. Leveraging Unreal Engine, Obsidian navigates performance challenges, showcasing a blend of skillful usage and logistical hurdles while striving for engaging gameplay experiences.

15 Feb 2025

Notch Explores New Ventures Beyond Minecraft With Roguelike Game

Markus 'Notch' Persson, creator of Minecraft, shifts focus to a new roguelike game, Levers and Chests. Emphasizing innovation over nostalgia, Notch engages with the gaming community via social media while navigating complex relations with Microsoft.

15 Feb 2025

Spider-Man Update Enhances PC Stability and Graphics

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets a PC update, fixing crashes and bugs while enhancing gameplay stability. Graphics are boosted with new Nvidia DLSS Ray Reconstruction and refined screen reflections. Now featuring enhanced mouse settings and Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatibility.

15 Feb 2025

Steam Raises Security Standards After Malware Incident

Valve strengthens Steam security following a malware breach via a game, impacting 800 users. The breach led to stolen Microsoft and Steam passwords, spurring urgent safety alerts.

15 Feb 2025

Outlook Update Sparks Concerns Among Windows 10 Users

Many Windows 10 users express dissatisfaction with the new Outlook app, citing performance issues compared to the native Mail & Calendar app. Despite the addition of security fixes, the mandatory update faces criticism.

15 Feb 2025

PirateFi Game Removed from Steam Amid Malware Concerns

PirateFi, a pirate-themed game on Steam, was removed due to malware. Seaworth Interactive is implicated in deploying the game, which aimed to steal browser cookies. Valve urges affected users to scan their systems, as security protocols are questioned.