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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Fortnite returns to iOS in Australia after court rules Apple violated competition law
Fortnite has returned to iOS devices in Australia following a Federal Court ruling that found Apple violated competition law by restricting alternative app stores and payment methods. The court's decision, which cited Apple's substantial market power, mandates changes to the App Store policies, including allowing direct app downloads from developers and alternative payment options. This ruling is seen as a significant victory for consumers and developers, with Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney hailing it as a major win.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 16: Steam Cooking Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include the Steam Cooking Fest with discounts on cooking-themed games like Beastro and Venba. Additionally, there are free weekends for Battlefield 6 and Stranded Deep, along with numerous sales across various storefronts like Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Humble Bundle, and Ubisoft.
Grab a secret agent game with a 95% Steam rating for free this week, plus a psychological horror spin on Mickey Mouse
The Epic Games Store is offering Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise and Bad Cheese for free this week. Agent A is a 1960s spy-themed adventure game with escape-room puzzles, boasting an 'overwhelmingly positive' Steam rating. Bad Cheese is a psychological horror game with a 1920s animation style, featuring a rodent helping its father in a haunted house. Both titles are available until October 22.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 9: The Triple-I Initiative Showcase
This article rounds up various PC game deals available over the weekend, including discounts on Steam, Humble Store, and other digital storefronts. It highlights free games, bundle offers, and specific title sales, with a focus on titles featured in the recent Triple-I Initiative Showcase.
System Shock 2 is now free on Epic, but thankfully we have far better controllers to play it with these days
The Epic Games Store is offering System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster for free alongside Buried Stars. This remastered version of the classic RPG, which inspired the BioShock franchise, includes controller support. While retro controllers are discussed, the article emphasizes that the game was originally PC-only and played with mouse and keyboard.
System Shock 2 Remaster Is Free to Keep on the Epic Games Store Right Now
The System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is available for free on the Epic Games Store until October 8, 2026. This offer allows PC players to claim the remastered version of the classic title at no cost.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Grab a 97%-rated samurai roguelike and a surreal detective game for nothing with this week's Epic Games Store free games
The Epic Games Store is offering Shogun Showdown, a turn-based strategic roguelike with deckbuilding elements, and Mindcop, a surreal noir detective game, for free. Both titles are highly rated and can be claimed from September 17 to September 24.
Snag an unforgettably stylish airborne shooter for nothing as part of this week's Epic Games Store free games
The Epic Games Store is offering two free games this week: the stylish airborne shooter Luftrausers from Vlambeer and the action-platforming roguelite Astral Ascent from Hibernian Workshop. Both titles are available to claim from September 10th to September 17th and are yours to keep permanently.
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation DLC confirmed: premium Story Expansion Pass covers 2 expansions about Sephiroth and Vincent
Square Enix has officially confirmed story DLC for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, which will be released as a two-part "Story Expansion Pass." The first DLC, titled Sephiroth, is slated for winter 2027 to spring 2028, followed by the Vincent & the Turks DLC within the same vague window. The pass will also be included in new Premium and Premium Plus editions of the game.
This week's Epic Games Free games are for the space fans and the horse girls
The Epic Games Store is offering Breathedge and Rival Stars Horse Racing: Desktop Edition for free between September 27 and October 3. Breathedge is a space survival crafting game with a humorous tone, while Rival Stars Horse Racing focuses on racing, breeding, and managing a ranch.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
This week's Epic Games Store free games include an MMO bundle worth over $55 and mutants invading the 90s
The Epic Games Store is offering two titles for free this week: the 'Epic Mage Bundle' for the MMO Albion Online and the standard edition of Cardpocalypse. The bundle for Albion Online includes cosmetic items and boosts, while Cardpocalypse is a 90s-themed card battling game. Both offers are available from August 20 to August 27.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 14: Choices Matter Festival
This article highlights various PC game deals available over the weekend from multiple digital storefronts including Humble Store, Battle.net, Ubisoft Store, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle. It also features the 'Choices Matter Festival' spotlighting games with significant player choices, such as the Life is Strange and The Walking Dead series.
Xsolla rolls out publishing tools to keep players 'engaged' after the first purchase
Commerce company Xsolla has launched new tools for its publishing suite designed to help PC game studios enhance player engagement after initial purchases. These tools include a community hub for direct player interaction, a no-code template for live ops events, dedicated merchandising experiences, and a centralized notification system within the Xsolla Launcher. Xsolla president Chris Hewish stated the goal is to give studios their own channel to maintain player relationships and control their monetization schedules.
Caravan SandWitch is free on Epic, and 2024's indie darling is a must-play
Caravan SandWitch is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store until August 20. This narrative-driven game features a hopeful post-apocalyptic setting on the planet Cigalo, where players traverse the world using sci-fi tools to find a missing sister and build community with its inhabitants. It is praised for its gorgeous environment, worldbuilding, and atmospheric soundtrack.
New Gamescom survey has spoken: Discoverability needs to improve, and AI is still an unknown
A Gamescom survey of 100 developers reveals concerns about financial stability, with Artificial Intelligence and hardware costs seen as the biggest impacts on game production. While some embrace AI for coding and production, others are against its involvement. Discoverability remains a major issue, with friends and communities being the primary source of game discovery over digital storefronts.
Get Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together for Free
Beacon Pines and We Were Here Together are currently available for free on the Epic Games Store as part of its weekly giveaway promotion. Players can claim these titles to keep them permanently if they are downloaded before next Thursday.