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Hook, Line, and Sinker: Why Dreadline: Net Quota Is 2025’s Best Horror
22-Dec-2025, 9:40 am
OctaneE
Gaming News
Survive the deep in Dreadline: Net Quota. Pay your debt, manage a failing ship, and hunt cosmic horrors in this chaotic 6-player co-op.
The sun is setting over a rusted horizon, your engine is coughing up black smoke, and the "Codfather" is breathing down your neck for another 4,000 credits. Just as you think you’ve finally hooked a payday-sized tuna, the radar starts chirping—something much larger than a fish is rising from the depths, and it isn't interested in your bait.
Welcome to Dreadline: Net Quota
Since its full 1.0 release this December, Mana Brigade’s chaotic maritime horror has transformed from a niche indie title...
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Steam Winter Sale 2025 launches with huge savings across the entire store
22-Dec-2025, 9:00 am
manhkbrady
Hot Deals
Ended
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
22-Dec-2025, 8:00 am
manhkbrady
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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Larian Studios responds to AI concerns in Divinity development
19-Dec-2025, 2:00 pm
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
The controversy around the use of IA in the creation of Divinity has hit Larian like a missile, forcing the studio to take action.
Larian Studios, the Belgian developer behind Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3, has pledged to address growing concerns over its use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in game development. The announcement comes after a wave of criticism from fans worried that AI could compromise creative integrity.
Is it really that bad?
The controversy intensified earlier this month following remarks by CEO Swen Vincke, which many interpreted as signaling a broader reliance on AI within Larian's development process. While the company has consistently...
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Palworld’s new patch adds new content and improves key systems
19-Dec-2025, 1:55 pm
AlexP
Gaming News
Palworld’s v0.7 update adds new content, systems, and a fun crossover as early access moves closer to a full v1 release.
The Palworld December 17 Update v0.7 is another strong step forward for a game that is still officially in early access, yet feels closer every day to a full v1 release. While Palworld is not done yet, this update shows clear progress toward a more polished and complete experience. The focus this time is less on adding a brand-new world and more on improving systems players already use every day. That approach makes sense as the game moves steadily toward...
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Pre-Orders Refunded as Deus Ex Remastered Hits the Brakes
19-Dec-2025, 1:40 pm
OctaneE
Gaming News
Stay updated on the Deus Ex Remastered delay, the "demaster" backlash, and the best mods and classic games to play while we wait for news.
The status of Deus Ex Remastered has shifted significantly in the last few weeks. While it was officially announced in late 2024 to much excitement, the project is currently in a state of flux following a wave of community backlash. While February 5, 2026, was the original global launch date, Aspyr Media released an emergency statement on December 11, 2025, cancelling that specific release window.
From Cyberpunk to "Plastic": The Visuals That Halted Production
Originally slated for February 5, 2026, Deus Ex Remastered...
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Black Desert Online Patch brings new life, a new class, and fresh content
19-Dec-2025, 1:33 pm
AlexP
Gaming News
Black Desert Online keeps growing with a new class, fresh content, and events that show the MMO is thriving more than ever.
Black Desert Online continues to show strong momentum with its latest December 18 update, proving once again that the MMO is not only alive but truly thriving. Years after launch, the game still attracts both long-time veterans and new players thanks to steady updates, regular events, and a clear focus on keeping the world active and rewarding. Player activity remains high, seasonal content keeps progression accessible, and the developers continue to invest heavily in expanding both gameplay and systems rather...
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Politon: The Minimalist Strategy Game You Can’t Put Down
19-Dec-2025, 12:23 pm
OctaneE
Gaming News
Politon is a sleek medieval strategy game where you build farms, expand your hex-grid territory, and lead units to dominate the realm.
Remember the days when strategy games didn’t require a 300-page manual just to move a unit? Politon feels like a love letter to that era, but with a polished, modern 2025 finish. Much like The Battle of Polytopia, which proved that you can pack an entire empire-building experience into a sleek, approachable package, Politon strips away the clutter without losing the challenge.
With its clean low-poly aesthetic and intuitive mechanics, Pinq Games has managed to create a world that is...
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No Rest for the Wicked tests co-op multiplayer
19-Dec-2025, 11:00 am
Fyra Frost
Gaming News
Updates & Patches
Those who own the game can invite friends to co-op gameplay for a limited time ahead of January's massive update.
Moon Studios has begun public testing of the long-awaited cooperative mode for No Rest for the Wicked, giving players an early look at multiplayer gameplay through an open beta taking place this weekend. The test is available to all current owners of the game on Steam and marks an important milestone in the title's ongoing Early Access development.
More players for a bigger challenge
The open beta will run through the next few days and it allows players to try the upcoming...
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Waking Up to the Unknown: Surviving Skeleton Island
19-Dec-2025, 10:30 am
OctaneE
Gaming News
Survive a low-poly fever dream in this open-world RPG. Craft gear, build bases, and use magic to escape an island of skeletons and mystery.
Imagine waking up on a shoreline with nothing but the sound of crashing waves and a total blank slate where your memories used to be. You don't know who you are, how you got there, or what is lurking in the low-poly shadows of the treeline. This is the haunting, high-stakes starting point of Surviving Skeleton Island, the ambitious open-world survival crafting RPG from Bert Games.
After a much-anticipated journey through development, the game officially shed its Early Access shell for...
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Death is Just the Beginning in Varthos - Heir to the Throne
19-Dec-2025, 9:41 am
OctaneE
Gaming News
Varthos is a dark ARPG blending WASD twin-stick combat with rogue-lite extraction. Build your legacy through death and claim the Throne.
In the world of indie gaming, some of the most compelling experiences come from small teams with a massive vision. Varthos - Heir to the Throne is exactly that—a dark, atmospheric Action RPG born from the minds of a three-person team at Nightshift Game Development in Berlin.
Launched into Steam Early Access on December 16, 2025, this title doesn't just aim to be another "Diablo-clone." Instead, it carves out its own identity by weaving together the visceral thrill of traditional...
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Villainy: How to Master the Art of Deception
18-Dec-2025, 4:11 pm
OctaneE
Gaming News
Master social deduction in Villainy! Survive curses as a hero or use weapons and abilities as a hidden villain to obliterate everyone on PC.
Villainy is a social deduction action game developed and published by Studio Rend. It officially launched on December 15, 2025, for PC (Windows) via Steam. The game is built on the Unity engine and focuses on high-stakes deception, often being compared to titles like Among Us or Deceit 2, but with a more intense, action-oriented combat twist.
Better Than Among Us? Why Players Are Flocking to Villainy
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