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04 Mar 2025

Wanderstop: A New Cozy Game Explores Themes of Failure

Wanderstop, a new game from Davey Wreden, is set for release on March 11. With a unique, cozy setting and engaging storytelling, the game promises to offer players something different as they explore deeper themes of resilience and self-discovery.

04 Mar 2025

Curioshell Hunt Offers New Achievements in Monster Hunter Wilds

Discover the rewarding Curioshell Crab locations in Monster Hunter Wilds. Earn the 'A Prize Held High' achievement and expand your gameplay experience by exploring the Scarlet Forest, Rey Dau's nest, and Oilwell Basin.

04 Mar 2025

Urban Dead Faces Closure Amid New UK Safety Regulations

Urban Dead, the classic zombie survival game, is set to close in 2025. Developer Kevan Davis cites the new UK Online Safety Act as a reason for shuttering the game, impacting fans worldwide.

04 Mar 2025

Yakuza: A Series Expansion Into Pirate-Themed Gaming

Explore the latest stylish action in Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza, available at a discount on Steam. Dive into thrilling battles with Goro Majima, customize ships, and experience captivating gameplay that defies traditional Yakuza expectations.

04 Mar 2025

Steam Reaches New Height with 40 Million Active Users

Steam hits record with over 40 million active users, fueled by Valve's enticing game offerings like Counter-Strike and Monster Hunter Wilds.

04 Mar 2025

Pesticide Not Required Update Enhances Farming Roguelike

The Pesticide Not Required update brings novel weapon fusions and challenges to the farming roguelike, mixing elements from Vampire Survivors and Stardew Valley. Available on Steam with a discount through March 2025.

04 Mar 2025

REPO Gains Popularity as Top-Selling Cooperative Horror Game

REPO, a cooperative horror game on Steam, is capturing players' attention. With expanded player capacity and engaging physics mechanics, it has achieved 'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews. Currently in early access, REPO offers a unique gaming experience with a launch discount.

04 Mar 2025

Blood Typers Blends Typing and Zombie Thrills on Steam

Blood Typers, a new game inspired by Resident Evil Outbreak and Typing of the Dead, offers players a unique mix of typing and survival horror in a zombie-infested world. Available in solo or co-op mode, the game boasts 94% positive reviews on Steam.

04 Mar 2025

Star Wars Outlaws Discounts Boost Steam Engagement

Ubisoft offers Star Wars Outlaws at 50% off, aiding its Steam peak. The gaming experience, marred at launch, sees improvements with five updates. Explore this open-world Star Wars adventure with polished mechanics and significant savings.

04 Mar 2025

Rusty Rabbit Demo Highlights Nitro Plus's Genre Expansion

Rusty Rabbit by Nitro Plus, featuring Yakuza's Kazuma Kiryu, offers a metroidvania adventure with compelling narrative and ray-tracing graphics.

04 Mar 2025

Artemis Looks to Revolutionize the Future of Gaming

Artemis, spearheaded by Brendan 'PlayerUnknown' Greene, aims to reshape the metaverse with innovative user-generated content and diverse player interactions.

04 Mar 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Faces PC Performance Challenges

Monster Hunter Wilds, despite strong initial sales, faces PC performance challenges. A typo fix in configuration files is improving framerates, offering hope to players.

04 Mar 2025

OSRS Sailing Skill Set to Launch in Upcoming Alpha Test

Jagex to unveil Sailing as a new skill in Old School RuneScape. The upcoming MMO alpha test introduces dynamic gameplay changes, including quests and ship customization.

04 Mar 2025

Rainbow Six Siege Moves to DirectX 12 for Enhanced Experience

Ubisoft transitions Rainbow Six Siege to DirectX 12 with Operation Prep Phase. 1.4% of PC gamers need an upgrade. This shift aims to boost performance and anti-cheat efforts.

04 Mar 2025

Steam Next Fest Highlights Demos with Innovative Mechanics

Steam Next Fest showcases diverse indie demos. Highlights include complex strategy games and intriguing genre blends, offering gamers a taste of innovation.

04 Mar 2025

Avowed Unveils Complex Narrative Choices for Players

Explore Avowed's intricate narrative with key choices leading to unique endings. Aligning with antagonist Lödwyn offers players captivating pathways in the world of Eora, echoing the intricate storytelling found in titles like Baldur's Gate 3.

04 Mar 2025

Monster Hunter Faces Technical Issues Affecting Gameplay

Capcom's latest release, Monster Hunter Wilds, encounters glitches on Steam, creating gameplay interruptions for users. The game has seen major success, but technical issues are causing concern. Capcom is actively working to resolve these and will release updates soon.

04 Mar 2025

Rockfish Games Announces Everspace 2 DLC for 2025 Release

Everspace 2 expands with DLC Wrath of the Ancients, bringing new quests, regions, and dangers in Spring 2025. Explore locales like Aethon and the Forbidden System, revealing unique challenges and lore in this thrilling space game universe crafted by Rockfish Games.

04 Mar 2025

REPO Horror Game Gains Acclaim with 97% Steam Rating

REPO, a co-op horror game on Steam, excites players with its thrilling gameplay, earning a 97% rating from over 2,700 reviews. Now in early access with a 20% discount, players team up to face mutated creatures in dark environments.

04 Mar 2025

Capcom Addresses Monster Hunter Wilds PC Performance Concerns

Capcom offers troubleshooting tips for Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance issues as some players express frustration over optimization. Despite this, Monster Hunter Wilds sets a franchise record on PC with over 1.38 million concurrent players but holds mixed reviews.

04 Mar 2025

Pre-order Two Point Museum for a Strategic Gaming Experience

Two Point Museum brings strategy simulation to life with curation and management aspects. Pre-order now for discounted pricing and enjoy engaging mechanics as you design and secure exhibits.

04 Mar 2025

CDKeys Offers Significant Discounts on PC Games in Clearance

CDKeys reveals a clearance sale with up to 95% off on PC games, including much-anticipated titles like WWE 2K25, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, and Monster Hunter Wilds. Gamers can take advantage of remarkable savings on new releases and popular games.

04 Mar 2025

FPS Genre Sees Major Releases in 2025

2025 is set to be an exciting year for FPS fans with major titles like Call of Duty 2025, Borderlands 4, and Battlefield 6 launching to deliver diverse and engaging experiences.

04 Mar 2025

Halo Infinite to Introduce Tactical Extraction Game Mode

Halo Infinite's new S&D Extraction mode, inspired by Counter-Strike 2, introduces strategic gameplay with attackers and defenders roles. Players plan moves, plant or defuse devices, and purchase gear between rounds, elevating Halo's control mechanics.