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12 May 2025

Humble Bundle Offers Exclusive Xbox Games for $10

Humble Bundle releases the latest Xbox Games Studio Bundle, offering top PC games like Ori and Wasteland 3. Explore the two-tiered package and support Gameheads, a tech training initiative for youth of color, with 20% proceeds going to charity.

12 May 2025

Warner Bros Faces 48% Revenue Decline in Games Division

Warner Bros reports a 48% revenue dip in its games division, linked to the launch of 'Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League' in early 2024. The absence of new games in early 2025 compounded the challenges faced by the entertainment giant's games arm.

12 May 2025

Defendnot Tool Explores Windows Defender Vulnerabilities

Defendnot, a new tool on GitHub, disables Windows Defender by posing as a legitimate antivirus. Though it requires admin rights, it reveals cybersecurity weaknesses, raising malware misuse concerns.

12 May 2025

Defendnot Emerges as Tool to Disable Windows Defender

Defendnot, created by developer es3n1n, disables Windows Defender via the WSC API. It poses potential risks by masquerading as an antivirus. This highlights areas for Microsoft security improvements.

12 May 2025

Rift Riff Brings New Twist to Tower Defense Genre

Rift Riff offers a unique twist on tower defense, blending whimsical gameplay with strategic depth. Players act as a cloaked wizard collecting juice while warding off monsters, available now on Steam for $6.

12 May 2025

Killing Floor 3 Release Adjusted to July 2025

Killing Floor 3's release has been rescheduled to July 24, 2025, as Tripwire Interactive incorporates community feedback. Pre-orders have resumed, offering various editions of the game, which promises new skills and intense action as players battle bioengineered foes.

12 May 2025

Moon Studios Faces Challenges After Game Update Backlash

Moon Studios is navigating challenges following a surge of negative reviews for its latest game update, sparking CEO Thomas Mahler to voice concerns over the studio's future while noting a recent uptick in positive feedback.

12 May 2025

Risk of Rain 2 Unveils New Expansion at PAX East

Gearbox announces a third expansion for Risk of Rain 2, featuring new stages, enemies, and a climactic final boss. The game continues to evolve with exciting updates for players.

11 May 2025

Stellaris Team Focuses on Future Amidst Update Challenges

Stellaris 4.0 launch faced issues like lag and crashes despite praise for its Biogenesis DLC. Game director Stephen Muray addressed concerns, while the team works on optimization and future plans.

11 May 2025

Breaker Undergoes Major Changes in New Hyper Light Breaker Update

Heart Machine's Hyper Light Breaker introduces major updates with the Buried Below release, enhancing gameplay with a traditional roguelike foundation.

11 May 2025

Frostpunk 2 Price Dropped: Popular Game Now Under $25

Frostpunk 2 is now available at its lowest price, under $25. The sequel to 11 Bit Studios' city builder challenges players to manage New London in harsh conditions. This discount on the Deluxe Edition is valid until May 14, 2025.

11 May 2025

Starless Abyss Game Enhancements Transform Player Experience

Starless Abyss, a Lovecraftian roguelike by Konafa Games, unveils significant updates enhancing gameplay with a reroll system and salvage mechanics, offering diverse new rewards. This strategic evolution empowers players as they combat formidable Outer Gods.

11 May 2025

Exciting Update Arrives for Popular FPS Game Straftat

Straftat, the beloved micro-FPS, has unveiled its recent update featuring new arenas, weapons, and a racing system. This expansion continues to offer exhilarating gameplay and enriches the player experience with additional content and features.

11 May 2025

Foundry Update Introduces Interstellar Trade Features

The Foundry update, Galactic Commerce, enhances the game with interstellar trade, allowing players to create and sell robots across planets, and manage supply routes, enriching the experience.

11 May 2025

Timberborn Unveils Flexibility with New Update

Timberborn's new update brings advanced transport networks and terraforming tools, enhancing the voxel city-building experience. Mechanistry's latest improvements make creating custom regions easier, while offering a 30% discount for the game purchase.

11 May 2025

Wordle: Strategic Moves Boost Puzzle-Solving Skills

Today's Wordle answer is DOWEL, a tiny wooden peg. Players refine their guessing techniques using diverse vowels and consonants while avoiding eliminated letters. Discover strategic approaches to mastering this engaging game.

11 May 2025

Exploring the Benefits of Dual-Booting with NixOS in Business

Discover the advantages of dual-booting with NixOS alongside Windows. Learn how NixOS offers stability and experimentation capabilities in business environments while overcoming common Linux challenges.

10 May 2025

PC Gamers Enjoy Free Games from Epic and Steam

PC gamers can expand their collections with free games from Epic Games Store and Steam, including titles like Deadtime Defenders and Furi Demake. Available for a limited time, these free offerings provide great opportunities for gamers to try new titles without financial commitment.

10 May 2025

Windblown Enhances Gameplay with Latest Roguelike Update

Windblown's latest update introduces new roguelike mechanics. The beta features a memory deck for loot control, timed chests for speedy completion, and fresh outfits. Discover invigorated gameplay with improved visuals and mouse aiming enhancements.

10 May 2025

Citadelum Launches New Campaign Set in Ancient Gaul

Citadelum, the ancient Roman city builder, now features a free update set in Gaul. Players can explore new challenges from Caesar's Gallic Wars, with fresh biomes and strategic missions available in the game's latest 2.0 version, currently discounted on Steam.

10 May 2025

Paradox Interactive Offers Major Discounts in Steam Sale

Paradox Interactive launches a huge Steam sale with discounts up to 90% on grand strategy titles. Fans of Crusader Kings 3, Europa Universalis 5, and others can seize this opportunity. Sale runs until May 15, with select offers ending earlier. A perfect time for gaming enthusiasts.

10 May 2025

Legion Drives New World of Warcraft Expansion

Blizzard's World of Warcraft: Legion Remix reimagines mythic raids with enhanced power, challenging high-end players. The expansion revisits Legion, offering dynamic scaling and unique experiences in Blizzard's iconic gaming universe.

10 May 2025

Frost Giant's Stormgate Sees Improved Reception in Early Access

Stormgate, an RTS game from Frost Giant Games, gains momentum after early updates. The game's improved Steam reviews reflect better reception as players are drawn to its strategic depth and the opportunity to win exclusive edition Steam keys.

10 May 2025

Dune Awakening Beta Provides Last Glimpse Before Launch

Dune Awakening beta is live on Steam, offering a final preview of Funcom's survival game. Set on Arrakis, it integrates multiplayer, social hubs, and trading. Available until May 12, it already draws 17,000 players, accessible via pre-orders or Steam requests.