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DragonSword: Awakening has one of the strangest comeback stories we have seen from an anime action RPG in quite some time. What started as a Korean free-to-play live service was rebuilt into a premium PC game, stripped of its gacha systems and released on Steam after surviving a legal attempt to stop its launch. Against the odds, the gamble has paid off. Developed by Hound13, DragonSword: Awakening now offers its colourful open world, large roster of heroes and fast tag-team combat...

Crime simulators are having a serious moment, and Dirty Business has arrived ready to build an entire underground empire. Developed by Plan Dirty Games, this first-person management game launched in Early Access with solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Instead of limiting players to a single illegal operation, it throws drugs, weapons, counterfeit money, employees and large-scale deliveries into one increasingly chaotic criminal business. The obvious comparison is Schedule I, the hugely popular crime simulator that...

Valve's steep Steam Deck price increase may be taking a much heavier toll than initially expected. While the company raised prices to counter soaring component costs driven by the ongoing AI-fueled chip shortage, new estimates suggest the strategy has dramatically reduced demand, leaving the handheld selling far fewer units than it did before the increase. The latest figures come from Boiling Steam, which once again analyzed Steam's Global Top Sellers chart to estimate hardware sales. The publication previously used...

RECUR is an upcoming atmospheric 2.5D puzzle-platformer developed by German indie studio kaleidoscube and published by Astra Logical, a team behind  A Juggler's Tale. In this narrative adventure, players step into the shoes of an ordinary postman caught in the middle of a sudden catastrophic apocalypse. However, the disaster grants him an extraordinary ability: direct control over the flow of time itself. To survive the collapse and uncover the origin of his powers, players must manipulate environmental physics to...

Humble Bundle has launched another weekend promotion, this time catering to players who can't resist games starring cats, monsters, dinosaurs, and other lovable creatures. The new Animal Style Bundle brings together eight Steam games across two pricing tiers, mixing cozy adventures, management sims, RPGs, and hidden-object titles into a single collection. The bundle starts at $5 / €4.30 / £3.70, which unlocks four games. Those willing to spend $12 / €10.30 / £8.90 receive the complete eight-game lineup, along with a...

Lenovo has begun rolling out the ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition to more markets after first unveiling the all-in-one desktop at CES 2026. Unlike the company's recently released Yoga AIO models, this system adopts an uncommon 16:18 display format and offers significantly more processing power, with higher-end configurations pairing Intel's Core Ultra X7 368H processor with integrated Arc B390 graphics. The desktop initially made its debut in Japan earlier this year, but Lenovo has now quietly expanded availability across Australia,...

The ink on MI6's latest mission report is barely dry, but 007: First Light is already expanding its dossier. IO Interactive has deployed the game's first major post-launch update, giving aspiring secret agents a fresh batch of high-risk assignments, new hardware to unlock, a sharp new outfit, and a sweeping round of fixes that smooth out the experience from start to finish. Available now on all platforms, Update 1.1.0 marks the opening chapter of the game's Year One support plan. The...

Sometimes the biggest enemy in an online game is everyone trying to log in at the same time. That's exactly what PlayStation players experienced shortly after the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls open beta went live, as the PlayStation Network (PSN) was hit by widespread connectivity issues that left countless fans staring at error messages instead of superhero showdowns. The massive anticipation for the beta has been underestimated The problems surfaced only hours after the beta launched on PlayStation 5 and PC, with...

Fanatical has launched another Build Your Own Bundle, giving PC gamers the chance to assemble a personalized collection of premium Steam titles. The latest promotion revives the retailer's BYO Prestige Collection, featuring 15 games across a variety of genres. Seven of them are making their bundle debut, adding extra appeal for players who regularly pick up discounted game packs. As with previous Build Your Own promotions, the final price depends on how many games you select. Choosing two titles costs $14.99...

The Epic Games Store has refreshed its weekly free game promotion once again, replacing last week's giveaways with a new title for players to claim. Echo Generation and Luto are no longer available, and after several weeks of handing out two games at a time, Epic has returned to offering a single freebie. This week's featured title is Foretales, which can be added to your Epic Games Store library permanently as long as you claim it within the next...

Palworld’s massive 1.0 launch is starting to look like much more than a quick nostalgia-fuelled comeback. Instead of reaching its highest player count during launch weekend and immediately sliding down the Steam charts, Pocketpair’s survival hit attracted even more players during its second weekend—and reportedly sold another 1.8 million copies in the process. That is a seriously impressive result for a game that originally exploded onto the scene in Early Access back in January 2024. Many players had already spent dozens,...

ARC Raiders has rolled out Store Update 1.38.0 across every platform, and while it is smaller than a full content drop, it could make a noticeable difference to everyday raids. The headline change is a new round of matchmaking optimization, with Embark Studios testing adjustments designed to create fairer and more enjoyable encounters. The update also marks the latest Expedition Departure and adds two fresh color options for an existing outfit. Matchmaking is easily the most interesting part of the...