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Two free games are available for PC gamers on the Epic Games Store now
Jan 2, 2026, 4:00 AM
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Through January 8th, the Epic Games Store is giving away Wildgate: Standard Edition and Total War: Three Kingdoms at no cost.
The new year has arrived, and Epic Games Store is commemorating it by offering not just one, but two games as part of its Holiday Giveaway. The platform had an impressive lineup of fantastic free games over the previous two weeks, including popular titles like Hogwarts Legacy, Sorry We’re Closed, Disco Elysium, and others. Its grand finale might be the most exciting yet, as the latest holiday freebies comprise Wildgate and Total War: Three Kingdoms. PC gamers...
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ASUS previews refreshed NEO AM5 motherboards before CES 2026 reveal
Dec 30, 2025, 5:00 AM
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Hardware News
Asus has unveiled an 18-second teaser for its upcoming "Neo" motherboards, designed to challenge the market's top-tier boards.
ASUS has started revealing hints about a new line of “NEO” motherboards in anticipation of CES 2026. The teaser suggests that ASUS intends to adopt its NEO branding for upcoming ROG, TUF Gaming, and ProArt motherboard models. Additionally, the teaser highlights AMD’s AM5 socket, indicating that all these motherboards will be based on AMD's 800-series designs.
It's nearing that thrilling moment in the hardware industry again, as companies prepare to showcase their latest developments at CES 2026....
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Claim the multi-award-winning puzzle game Viewfinder free on Epic today
Dec 29, 2025, 8:00 PM
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The thirteenth mystery game of the holiday season on the Epic Games Store is the critically acclaimed puzzle-platformer Viewfinder.
The Epic Games Store’s daily freebie has received another update, with Viewfinder taking the place of yesterday’s giveaway, SKALD: Against the Black Priory. PC gamers can claim this puzzle title and keep it permanently if they do so before the next free game becomes available tomorrow, December 30.
Developed by Sad Owl Studios, Viewfinder is a distinctive single-player puzzle game that challenges players to solve problems using a camera, where perspective is key. The gameplay centers on modifying existing artwork...
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Humble Outright Games Bundle delivers a fun, family-friendly game lineup
Dec 29, 2025, 6:00 AM
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This offer will remain available through January 10, 2026.
Humble Bundle has introduced a new game collection with a festive theme. This assortment features nine titles published by Outright Games, organized into two pricing tiers.
The Humble Outright Games: Endless Fun Bundle includes popular titles such as Paw Patrol: On A Roll! and SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game. If you know a child, sibling, or anyone else who adores these characters, you might want to keep this collection under wraps or be ready to spend.
For $10 / 8,49€...
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Epic Games Store gives away retro RPG SKALD: Against the Black Priory
Dec 29, 2025, 5:30 AM
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The Epic Games Store has unmasked SKALD: Against the Black Priory as today's free holiday gift for all users.
The Epic Games Store has recently been providing highly-rated indie games for free, and this trend persists with the twelfth surprise giveaway. The storefront has announced that the free game available on December 28 for the 2025 Christmas season is SKALD: Against the Black Priory. PC gamers can claim this new release and keep it permanently if they acquire it before the next free game is revealed in just a few hours.
Created by High North Studios, SKALD: Against the...
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Humble Bundle spotlights 10 brief and charming adventures under 5 hours
Dec 28, 2025, 7:00 AM
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True to its name, this collection features 10 games that each take less than 5 hours to complete.
If you frequently feel like there's never enough time for gaming, you're not the only one. A lot of recent games can easily surpass 100 hours to complete, which is why Humble’s newest bundle is such a refreshing option.
The Humble Games Under 5 Hours Bundle emphasizes shorter gameplay experiences that you can finish in a single weekend or enjoy in small segments throughout the week. As indicated by its name, this bundle features 10 games that can be completed in...
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Claim Pokémon-style RPG Cassette Beasts free on the Epic Games Store
Dec 28, 2025, 6:00 AM
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Cassette Beasts has been revealed as the eleventh free mystery game of the holiday season on the Epic Games Store.
The holiday giveaway promotion on the Epic Games Store is still going strong, now featuring its 11th free game. Following yesterday's We Were Here Together, players can now obtain Cassette Beasts for free on PC. If players claim this latest cooperative title before the next free game is revealed in a few hours, they will be able to keep it forever.
Created by the indie developer Bytten Studio and released in 2023, Cassette Beasts is an open-world RPG that...
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Latest Humble Bundle delivers 26 great games and DLCs for strategy fans
Dec 27, 2025, 6:00 AM
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If you’re a tactics or strategy enthusiast, you really shouldn't pass up this Humble holiday deal.
Following the recent Holiday Encore 2025 event, Humble Bundle seemed to reduce the frequency of new game packs. Just when it appeared that the next bundle wouldn’t launch until 2026, a surprise new one was released. The Kalypso Strategy and Tactics Pack targets fans of strategic gameplay and features a collection of notable titles.
The initial tier priced at $7 / 5,95€ / £5.19 primarily caters to fans of older titles. While this tier includes six games, the most recent one...
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Epic Games Store shakes things up with an unexpected post-Christmas freebie
Dec 27, 2025, 5:00 AM
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Epic Games has pulled back the curtain on its tenth mystery gift.
Epic is offering a complimentary game every day for the holiday season, and today's selection is a cooperative game that promises loads of fun. Today, Epic is providing We Were Here Together, which is sure to bring joy to friends and family.
Created by Total Mayhem Games, We Were Here Together was launched in 2019, serving as the third installment in the series that includes We Were Here and We Were Here Too. The game...
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Asus teases ROG G1000 gaming desktop with AniMe Matrix ahead of CES 2026
Dec 26, 2025, 11:30 AM
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Hardware News
The ROG G1000 will be officially introduced by Asus on January 5 as part of its live CES 2026 event
Asus has announced its intention to unveil a new gaming tower at CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month. In the meantime, it has hinted that the ROG G1000 will feature the next evolution of the AniMe Matrix from previous ROG Zephyrus laptops. On January 5th, PC gamers can expect to see the latest ROG PC case from ASUS, which the company claims is “spinning at the heart” of it.
The teaser presents an X-ray-style image revealing what looks like an...
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Claim Disco Elysium - The Final Cut free right now on the Epic Games Store
Dec 26, 2025, 5:00 AM
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The Epic Games Store's latest free mystery game has been revealed.
The ninth day of the Epic Games Store's mystery giveaway event has officially arrived, bringing a new game to the forefront. This time, the store is offering Disco Elysium - The Final Cut as a freebie. PC gamers can obtain this latest offering and retain it forever by claiming it before the next game becomes available in the next few hours.
Created by ZA/UM and launched in 2019, this title is a highly acclaimed RPG that emphasizes player choice in every...
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AMD reveals fresh details about its upcoming next-generation Zen 6 CPUs
Dec 23, 2025, 9:30 AM
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Hardware News
AMD has quietly released what seems to be the first official technical documentation for its next-generation Zen 6 CPU architecture.
Last week, AMD published a document titled "Performance Monitor Counters for AMD Family 1Ah Model 50h-57h Processors," which was uncovered by InstLatX64, shedding light on various architectural aspects of AMD's Zen 6-based processors, including the EPYC 'Venice' chip intended for data centers, via performance monitoring interfaces. It appears that Zen 6 represents not just an evolution of Zen 5 but a completely new design with a distinct philosophy.
For some time, AMD has been discussing its Zen...
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Epic Games Store gives away investigation hit Paradise Killer for free
Dec 23, 2025, 9:00 AM
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The latest reveal for the Epic Games Store mystery game event is now live and ready to claim.
Often, we learn which game Epic is providing for free one week in advance. However, during the holiday season, Epic shrouds the game in secrecy; the images on the Epic Games Store display only a wrapped gift adorned with a bow.
Currently, the Epic Games Store is hosting its sixth mystery giveaway, and today it revealed Paradise Killer as the newest title. This follows the store's trend of providing well-regarded indie experiences. PC gamers can claim this latest offering and keep...
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Steam Winter Sale 2025 launches with huge savings across the entire store
Dec 22, 2025, 9:00 AM
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Steam is wrapping up 2025 with its final major seasonal sale, now live and packed with massive discounts.
The last significant sale of 2025 has arrived on Valve's Steam store. It's time to embrace even bigger backlogs, as PC gamers can now discover nearly all of Steam at discounted prices, with everything from this year's blockbuster titles to the most niche indie games from years past being marked down in celebration of the holiday season.
Gamers will notice a major update on the Steam front page, which now features a vast array of highlighted games,...
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Steam Deck LCD is being retired as Valve winds down production permanently
Dec 22, 2025, 8:00 AM
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Hardware News
Valve is retiring the Steam Deck LCD for good, with production ending on the last available model.
Valve has announced that it has halted production of its Steam Deck LCD version, which is the least expensive option of the company's widely-acclaimed handheld gaming PC. This indicates that once the device is out of stock, it will no longer be purchasable via Steam.
Moving forward, Valve plans to keep supporting both its Steam Deck LCD and OLED versions. The OLED model will remain in production and will be the only variant of the handheld available...
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Humble Holiday Encore 2025 brings back LEGO Worlds Collide with 17 games
Dec 17, 2025, 7:30 AM
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If LEGO is the only thing on your Christmas list, you won't want to miss the latest Humble Bundle rerun.
I really enjoy the LEGO games, which makes the latest bundle that Humble is reintroducing for the holiday season one I am particularly thrilled about. The Humble LEGO Worlds Collide 2025 Bundle is back and remains an excellent chance to acquire 17 fantastic LEGO games, including the new Skywalker Saga and Marvel Super Heroes 2.
The LEGO Worlds Collide 2025 Bundle can be purchased for $15 / 12,79€ / £11.20 and features the adventurous tales of Batman, Luke Skywalker, Frodo, and many...
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Steam Replay 2025 arrives with a full gaming recap and a collectible badge
Dec 17, 2025, 6:00 AM
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Gaming News
Your most-played games of 2025?
It’s time for the ultimate wrap-up: Steam Replay 2025 is now available, packed with stats to see just how much you’ve been gaming this year. Much like year-end recaps from services such as Spotify and YouTube, this feature lets users explore statistics on their gaming habits. The generated stats page can be kept private, shared with friends, or made public, offering flexibility in how users showcase their year.
The Steam Replay 2025 begins by highlighting the total...
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Humbling Soulslikes Bundle is back in Holiday Encore 2025 for brave players
Dec 16, 2025, 7:00 AM
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Humble's newest holiday deal has launched, featuring a great collection of soulslike games to challenge players.
The 2025 Humbling Soulslikes Bundle initially concluded in early October, but its popularity prompted Humble to reintroduce it as part of this year’s Holiday Encore, which showcases a few select bundles available again for a limited time.
If you happened to check out this bundle during its first round, you may remember that Enotria: The Last Song was included. Unfortunately, it appears that Humble currently lacks any keys to offer for this Encore, but on the bright side, the price...
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Fanatical lets you pick from 22 top-selling games in its Platinum 2025 BYO
Dec 16, 2025, 6:00 AM
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Fanatical's latest Platinum Collection selection is loaded with highly-regarded, all-time great games.
If there are some major titles from the last decade that you haven’t picked up yet and are looking for budget-friendly options, the Fanatical Platinum Collection Bundle is perfect for you. Fanatical is ending the year on a high note with their impressive Best of Platinum Collection, allowing you to create your own bundle from a selection of the most sought-after games featured in their monthly 'Platinum Collection' from 2025.
This build-your-own Bundle lets you choose how many games you want...
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WB Play the Legends Bundle returns in Humble Holiday Encore with 16 games
Dec 15, 2025, 6:30 AM
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The Humble Holiday Encore event is still running, and it's bringing back another one of the year's most popular collections for a very brief period.
The high demand for Humble's Christmas Holiday Encore is understandable. This special Advent event gives those who missed the initial offer another chance to grab 12 of their most popular bundles from the past year.
The newest addition to return is the WB Play the Legends Bundle, which offers a collection of 16 classic games for only $12 / 10,22€ / £8.98. Like the other Encore collections, this one is available for a limited time, so be sure to act fast. Unlike...