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PC gamers have a new free game to grab this weekend, and this time it's not coming from the Epic Games Store. Instead, Moonlighter, the well-loved action RPG and shop management sim from Digital Sun, is currently free to claim on Steam for a limited time. Originally released in 2018, Moonlighter carved out a niche thanks to its clever mix of dungeon crawling and shopkeeping. You play as Will, a merchant by day and aspiring hero by night. Venture into...

Sony has quietly introduced a welcome quality-of-life improvement for PS5 Pro owners in its latest system software beta. The update automatically enables PSSR 2.0 (PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution 2.0) for supported games, removing the need to dig through system settings to activate the enhanced upscaling technology manually. Previously, players had to switch on the "Enhance PSSR Image Quality" option themselves before games could take advantage of the improved image reconstruction. With the new beta installed, that setting is enabled by...

The roads of Tamriel have always called to wandering souls, but now those ancient paths stretch beyond the walls of home. After years of refinement, most recently with Season Zero: Dawn and Dusk, The Elder Scrolls Online has finally claimed Valve's coveted Steam Deck Verified status, marking a new chapter in the saga of one of the world's longest-running MMORPGs. Like a seasoned adventurer reforging a legendary relic, the journey from "Playable" to "Verified" reflects countless improvements that make the...

Fanatical has launched another one of its monthly Build Your Own bundles, and this time it's the August 2026 Platinum Collection taking center stage. Featuring 17 Steam games across a wide range of genres, the latest promotion offers everything from horror and co-op adventures to roguelites, simulations, and action games. According to Fanatical, 12 of the included titles are appearing in a bundle for the first time. Like other Build Your Own promotions, the price depends on how many games you...

The battle for Super Earth is about to become even more brutal as Helldivers 2 teams up with Warhammer 40,000 for an official crossover. First announced during Warhammer Skulls 2026, the collaboration introduces a new Legendary Warbond inspired by Games Workshop's iconic sci-fi universe. While Arrowhead Game Studios has yet to reveal every detail, the announcement has already generated massive excitement among fans of both franchises, thanks to their shared themes of endless war, overwhelming odds, and unwavering devotion...

August has arrived, which means it's time for a brand-new Humble Choice lineup. This month's selection is now live, giving subscribers eight Steam games for the usual monthly price of $14.99 / €12.99 / £11.49. With no credible leaks beforehand, the reveal came as a genuine surprise, and it's one of the stronger Choice bundles Humble has offered in recent months. Leading the pack is Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the latest mainline entry in Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio's long-running...

Green Man Gaming has rolled out another game bundle to kick off August, this time focusing entirely on Gearbox Entertainment's catalog. The new Gearbox Entertainment Collection brings together seven Steam games across three pricing tiers, making it an appealing option for fans of shooters, co-op adventures, strategy games, and action RPGs. As with most tiered bundles, spending more unlocks additional games. The entry-level option costs $5 / €5 / £4.50 and includes two titles: Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced...

The Ranchers has been a long time coming. The project first gained attention in 2022, when RedPilz Studio launched a Kickstarter campaign and raised more than €245,000 from over 3,600 backers. What began as an ambitious idea for a countryside life simulator gradually grew into a much larger game, mixing farming, home building, business management, exploration and multiplayer inside one open world. The main idea is simple: leave the stress of city life behind, buy a piece of land and build...

HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon throws players into a dark fantasy world where humanity is trapped between the forces of Heaven and Hell. Six Demon Lords have spent thousands of years tearing the world apart, but Heaven’s solution is hardly heroic. The Archon of Judgment has arrived to destroy the corrupted world completely, leaving players with one seriously dangerous option: embrace demonic power, defeat the Demon Lords and stop divine annihilation before everything is erased. Like the original HellSlave,...

If there was any doubt that Resident Evil Veronica would be one of Capcom's biggest upcoming releases, the numbers have just kicked that uncertainty straight into the nearest zombie-infested hallway. The highly anticipated remake has officially crossed 2 million wishlists, proving that fans are more than ready to return to one of the series' most iconic survival horror adventures. Resident Evil continues to be a favourite of the fans For years, Code: Veronica sat at the top of...

Dust off the Lancer and prepare for plenty of chainsaw duels; Gears of War: E-Day is almost ready to throw players back into the blood-soaked battlefields of Sera. Before the full game arrives this October, developer The Coalition is inviting fans to put the upcoming shooter through its paces with a two-stage multiplayer beta packed with competitive matches, co-op survival, and a handful of exclusive rewards. An exciting event The action kicks off with an Early Access Beta running from August 6 at...

Neon lights stretch across the horizon, synthwave music fills the air and traffic flashes past as you speed along an endless highway. That is the simple but incredibly stylish experience at the heart of Retrowave 2, an arcade driving game built for players who want to switch off, relax and enjoy the road. Each run begins by selecting a car and one of the game’s colourful environments. The objective is to weave through traffic, maintain high speeds and perform risky near...