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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
Cairn and Furi creator’s games are all so different that ‘there’s a chance our next game is an MMO match-3 about friendship,’ jokes creative director, Emeric Thoa
The Game Bakers' creative director Emeric Thoa discusses the studio's philosophy of creating memorable and sometimes polarizing games, citing titles like Cairn, Furi, and Haven. He expresses a desire for their games to be loved passionately, even if by a smaller audience, and mentions the upcoming 'On the Trail' DLC for Cairn.
Whatever happened to Unleashed Games’ cooperative-focused MMORPG Haven?
Developer Unleashed Games, comprised of industry veterans, is facing financial difficulties in securing publisher funding for its cooperative MMORPG, Haven. The studio has experienced a lack of communication and a shift in livestream broadcasts, leading to concerns about the game's future. The team is currently reassessing their project and plans to provide an update soon.
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.
Revisiting Haven, the RPG update that turned a straight love story gay - and made it better as a result
The Game Bakers' RPG adventure Haven gained new meaning after its 'Couples Update' introduced the option to gender swap its protagonists, allowing for same-sex relationships. This update retroactively queered the game's themes of forbidden love and oppressive societies, making it resonate more deeply with LGBTQIA+ experiences without altering core gameplay or narrative.
Demos and Freebies
Cairn is a new survival-climber game from the creators of Furi and Haven, available on Steam for Windows. Players must carefully plan their routes and manage climbing gear to reach an unprecedented summit.
Haven is a Perfectly Sweet Summer Love Affair
Haven is a relationship simulation game that focuses on the post-honeymoon stages of a couple, Yu and Kay, who have escaped an authoritarian empire. Gameplay involves open-world exploration, resource gathering, and combat against corrupted creatures, all while managing the couple's relationship dynamics. The game emphasizes themes of love, co-dependency, and finding joy together, with inclusive options for character pairings and a soundtrack by Danger.
The Transition from Wrestling Rings to Hollywood’s Biggest Films
This article discusses the transition of professional wrestlers into successful Hollywood actors. It highlights ten notable figures, including Dwayne Johnson, Dave Bautista, and John Cena, who have made significant impacts in the film industry, showcasing their versatility beyond the wrestling ring.
Cairn Sales Climb to 500k Just Two Months After Launch
The Game Bakers announced that their indie climbing simulation game, Cairn, has surpassed 500,000 sales just two months after its launch. The game, which focuses on realistic mountain climbing with an intertwining story, is available on PC and PlayStation 5. This sales milestone more than doubles the 200,000 sales reported during its launch weekend.
