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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.
The toughest choices in PC games
This article explores some of the most challenging moral and narrative choices presented to players in PC games, spanning titles from Ultima 4 to Frostpunk. It highlights how games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, The Walking Dead, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt force players into difficult decisions with significant consequences.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Review | TheXboxHub
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust introduces new mechanics like city-threatening tremors and scarce food resources, forcing players to make difficult decisions regarding trade or conflict with the nearby city of Aurora. The DLC campaign offers a challenging experience, and the article notes significant improvements in game stability compared to the base game's launch.
The Alters and Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios is laying off 20 employees
11 Bit Studios, the developer behind The Alters and Frostpunk, has laid off 20 employees to align team structures with current project phases. The company stated that most affected employees were offered internal transfers, and those leaving will receive support. This follows previous layoffs in 2024 and late 2023, despite the Frostpunk franchise surpassing 11 million players and Frostpunk 2 nearing 600,000 sales.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 26: Steam Summer Sale and friends
Multiple PC gaming storefronts, including Steam, GOG.com, and Epic Games Store, are hosting major summer sales with thousands of deals. Notable discounts are available on titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, DOOM: The Dark Ages, and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Some platforms also offer free titles or additional discounts for subscribers.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Released
11 bit studios has released Breach of Trust, a new DLC for Frostpunk 2, on Steam for Windows and macOS. The DLC adds new content to the post-apocalyptic survival game set on a frozen Earth.
Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust Adds A New City To Save – Or Lose
The Breach of Trust expansion for Frostpunk 2 is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This new scenario introduces the city of New Edinburgh, facing political instability and a looming volcanic disaster. The DLC adds new mechanics, laws, buildings, and a Vote of Trust system to challenge players' leadership.
Weekend PC Download Deals for June 19: GOG.com Summer Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Summer Sale featuring discounts on titles like Hollow Knight Silksong and Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition. Steam and Epic Games Store also have various sales, with free games available on Epic Games Store and Amazon Luna. Humble Bundle offers several game bundles for different price tiers.
Nintendo Switch System Update Brings Improvements to eShop Experience
Nintendo has released a firmware update for the Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED Model, redesigning the eShop with a matching color theme, user-verification PINs, and improved video playback controls. The eShop is now a native app, enhancing performance. The article also touches on upcoming games like Rhythm Heaven Groove and Frostpunk, and provides sales figures for the Nintendo Switch and its successor, along with a lowered sales forecast for the latter.
Copa City Launches Today
Copa City, a football tycoon and city management game developed by Triple Espresso, has launched today on Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Players manage the city and surrounding infrastructure for match days, rather than controlling players on the field. The game features real-world cities and licensed clubs, offering a unique blend of logistics and atmosphere management.
Frostpunk 2 Breach of Trust Expansion Launches June 23 Across PC and Consoles | Invision Game Community
11 bit studios announced that Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust, the game's second major expansion, will launch on June 23 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. The DLC introduces a new scenario set in New Edinburgh, focusing on political and social crises, trust, and survival with new mechanics like Votes of Trust and environmental threats.
"There's nothing worse than an AI-generated pitch": Bloober, Jagex, 11 bit and indie devs on the bruising hurdle of funding a videogame prototype
Independent game developers face significant hurdles in securing funding for prototypes, with many publishers requiring playable builds before committing to a project. Companies like Bloober Team, Jagex, and 11 bit studios acknowledge the necessity of prototypes but express concerns about the increasing reliance on generative AI for their creation. While AI tools can boost productivity, publishers are wary of AI-generated pitches, as they offer less proof of a team's genuine capabilities and artistic vision, leading to a more risk-averse industry.
PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$
This article discusses the author's personal journey and extensive collection of video game and anime soundtrack vinyl records, highlighting titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring. While acknowledging the enjoyment and ritual of collecting, the author concludes that for most people, it's an expensive and cumbersome hobby compared to digital listening.
Daily Video Game Deals Jun 5 – LEGO 2K Drive, Skull and Bones, Monster Hunter Wilds, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter & More
Daily video game deals for June 5th include discounts on LEGO 2K Drive, Skull and Bones, Monster Hunter Wilds, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky across PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Additionally, Rogue Waters and Songs of Conquest are available for free on the Epic Games Store.
Fanatical's Legendary Bundle makes Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite 2 cheaper than ever
Fanatical is offering a "Build Your Own Legendary Bundle" deal, significantly reducing the prices of games like Frostpunk 2, The Alters, and Chernobylite. Individual games can be purchased for as low as $11.50 when buying multiple titles, with other notable games like Killing Floor 3, Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, and Remnant 2 also available.
Froggy Hates Snow – How a Love of Dome Keeper and Digging Created a Fresh Spin on Survival Games
Froggy Hates Snow is a new indie survival game where players control a frog digging through snow to escape. Solo developer Serhii Riabtsev was inspired by Dome Keeper and Frostpunk, aiming for a unique digging mechanic and a mix of serious and quirky elements. The game features 16 maps, 10 unlockable frogs, and over 60 tools and skills, with a demo available on Xbox Series X|S and the full game launching today.
Feel the rhythm of Rio – Maracanã and Rio de Janeiro arrive in Copa City
Copa City has been delayed to June 16, 2026, to ensure a simultaneous multi-platform release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The football management simulation will now include Rio de Janeiro and the iconic Maracanã Stadium as part of its launch lineup, with Fluminense FC also added as post-launch paid content. The game's developer, Triple Espresso, cited the need for additional time to address platform certification feedback as the reason for the delay.
Best PC Game Pass Games in the Philippines (Updated April 2026) — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & Guides
This guide highlights notable games available on PC Game Pass in the Philippines as of April 2026, including titles like Kingdom Come: Deliverance, The Alters, and Wasteland 3. It also lists games departing the service on April 30, 2026, and discusses the value proposition of the subscription service for Filipino gamers.
The 39 Best Survival Games To Play In 2026
This guide highlights 39 of the best survival games available in 2026, spanning various platforms and offering diverse gameplay experiences. The article details key features, developers, and release information for each title, emphasizing elements like resource management, base building, and combat.
