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02 Sep 2025

Valheim Developers Hint at Possible Viking Battle Royale Mode

Valheim developer Iron Gate revealed at Gamescom 2025 that the game's initial concept was a battle royale, sparking potential interest in a future mode.

02 Sep 2025

Silksong Launch Sparks Excitement with Giveaway

PCGamesN is hosting a giveaway celebrating the launch of Silksong. The game is priced at $20 on Steam, offering access to unofficial mods. Enter via Gleam widget by September 5, enjoy the community hype, and ensure your PC meets requirements.

02 Sep 2025

Half-Life Mod to Conclude 24-Year-Old Storyline

Half-Life fans are developing a new mod, Half-Life: Recovery, to finish Colette Green's story, left incomplete for 24 years after Half-Life: Decay ended with a cliffhanger.

02 Sep 2025

Windows 11 Update Introduces Optional New Features

Windows 11's August update KB5064081 adds new features such as a personalized Start page and enhanced lock screen widgets. This optional update requires manual installation and changes the build number to 26100.5074.

02 Sep 2025

Exploring WINUX as Windows 10 Nears End-of-Life

WINUX, a Windows-styled Linux distribution, offers users a chance to maintain familiar workflows and gaming experiences as Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life phase.

02 Sep 2025

Capcom Drops Denuvo from Dead Rising Remaster

Capcom has removed Denuvo DRM from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster as it nears its first anniversary, addressing performance concerns and enhancing player experience.

02 Sep 2025

Hellfire Game Giveaway: Explore Horror with Blumhouse

Hellfire offers players a thrilling co-op horror experience. Collaborating with Blumhouse, we're distributing 500 Steam keys. Join and unravel the sinister mysteries of Hellfire Club.

02 Sep 2025

Metal Eden Launches Cyberpunk Adventure on Steam

Metal Eden, by Reikon Games, debuts on Steam. This cyberpunk FPS combines brutal combat and frenetic traversal set in 2091 on Moebius. Players embody Aska, battling the Engineer threat.

02 Sep 2025

Wordle Continues to Engage Players with Daily Challenges

Wordle remains a popular puzzle, captivating users with daily challenges. With clues like 'strong, maybe,' players guess a five-letter word in six tries. Today's answer is 'MIGHT,' illustrating both strength and possibility. A creation by Josh Wardle, it's now a New York Times asset.

02 Sep 2025

MetaStealer Campaign Exploits Windows Search in New Attack

MetaStealer targets vulnerabilities by leveraging Windows Search URI schemes and SMB shares in a sophisticated phishing attack, distributing the malware through an AnyDesk ClickFix campaign.

01 Sep 2025

Windows 11 Update Nears Public Release with New Preview

Windows 11 25H2 preview is released in the Insider channel, promising a seamless upgrade with new features. The small update resets the servicing timeline and removes outdated tools while enhancing Snipping Tool and adding AI functions.

01 Sep 2025

Monster Hunter Bundle Offers Seven Games for Under $50

Fanatical's Monster Hunter bundle presents seven games for under $50, including the acclaimed Monster Hunter Rise. Explore new mechanics and monsters as titles like Monster Hunter: World captivate fans and strategic newcomers alike until September 21, 2025.

01 Sep 2025

Mortal Sin Reaches Milestone with New Steam Release

Mortal Sin, a dungeon crawler with a 95% rating, hits version 1.0 on Steam. The update includes enhanced features and full translations, appealing to a broader audience. This popular game has already gained significant traction among its gaming community.

01 Sep 2025

Planescape Torment Fan DLC Adds New Region and Content

Planescape Torment's fan-made DLC, Blizzard in Baator, introduces a new frozen region, characters, music, and restored content, drawing on Advanced Dungeons & Dragons.

01 Sep 2025

Mixed Reality Expands to Windows on ARM With Meta Quest

Windows on ARM PCs now support Meta Quest headsets via Mixed Reality Link, allowing Snapdragon X systems to integrate local Windows PC functionality in a virtual space.

01 Sep 2025

Skyblivion Remake Brings New Level of Detail to Oblivion

Skyblivion project nears completion with updated environments, new dungeons, and UI enhancements, showcasing the iconic game's reimagined opening.

01 Sep 2025

Copper Age Update Set to Expand Minecraft's Boundaries

Minecraft's Copper Age update introduces new tools, weapons, and interactions with copper elements, enhancing the game experience.

01 Sep 2025

Microsoft Prepares Windows 11 25H2 Update for Public Preview

Windows 11 25H2 is now available for public preview to Windows Insiders, featuring enhancements and some removals, with a general release expected later this year.

01 Sep 2025

Silksong's Release Time and Price Officially Announced

Team Cherry unveils the release date and pricing for Silksong. Launching on September 4, 2025, at 7am PDT, this highly anticipated sequel is priced at $20 and will be available on Steam. Discover Hornet's journey and prepare with guides before the launch.

01 Sep 2025

WDAC Exploited in Sophisticated Cyber Attacks on EDR Tools

Cybercriminals use WDAC policies to disable EDR agents, exploiting vulnerabilities in major security products. Path manipulations and advanced techniques create significant challenges for corporate defenses.

01 Sep 2025

Microsoft Launches 25H2 Update Focused on Security Enhancements

Microsoft introduces Windows 11 version 25H2, emphasizing security upgrades. The update removes deprecated components and allows IT teams to manage preinstalled apps. Released as an enablement package, 25H2 offers convenient deployment and extended support timelines.

01 Sep 2025

WDAC Policies Targeted to Disable EDR Security Measures

Cybercriminals are exploiting WDAC policies to disrupt EDR agents, heralding an evolution from theoretical threats to active cyberattacks.

01 Sep 2025

Exploring Wordle: Hints, Clues, and Strategies

Wordle, the daily puzzle, captivates players worldwide. Learn about today's clues and strategies for success. Discover tips that enhance your Wordle experience.

01 Sep 2025

Exploring Overlooked Gems on Steam This September

Catch up on unique finds in the September 2025 roster of Steam games. Discover standout titles like Caput Mortum, QuantumPulse 2A, Quartet, and more, each with its distinct flair and engaging gameplay.

31 Aug 2025

Riftbreaker 2.0 Update Introduces Co-op and Campaign Expansions

Exor Studios revitalizes Riftbreaker with the 2.0 update, introducing four-player co-op, campaign expansions, and significant gameplay rebalancing.

31 Aug 2025

DORF Readies for Strategic Battle with Unique Infantry Units

DORF emerges as a spiritual successor to Command and Conquer, offering unique infantry units like the Grenadier and Flamer, promising diverse faction gameplay.

31 Aug 2025

Transport Fever 3 Offers New Strategy for City Builders

Transport Fever 3 balances complex strategy with accessible features, catering to diverse player groups and enhancing city happiness. Launching in 2026.

31 Aug 2025

Housing Innovations in Throne and Liberty Widen Player Appeal

Amazon Games introduces housing to Throne and Liberty, enhancing player immersion and community integration. This update invites new experiences through customization, offering diverse living spaces and crafting opportunities within the MMORPG.

31 Aug 2025

Gamescom 2025 Unveils Diverse New Gaming Experiences

Gamescom 2025 presented a variety of new gaming experiences, spanning genres like RPGs, survival fantasy, and tactical shooters. Highlights include Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 and Phantom Blade Zero, alongside innovative titles such as Hell Let Loose: Vietnam and Witchspire.

Exploring Wordle's Success and Daily Challenges

31 Aug 2025

Apps & Games news for Desktop Page 2

Valheim Developers Hint at Possible Viking Battle Royale Mode

Silksong Launch Sparks Excitement with Giveaway

Half-Life Mod to Conclude 24-Year-Old Storyline

Windows 11 Update Introduces Optional New Features

Exploring WINUX as Windows 10 Nears End-of-Life

Capcom Drops Denuvo from Dead Rising Remaster

Hellfire Game Giveaway: Explore Horror with Blumhouse

Metal Eden Launches Cyberpunk Adventure on Steam

Wordle Continues to Engage Players with Daily Challenges

MetaStealer Campaign Exploits Windows Search in New Attack

Windows 11 Update Nears Public Release with New Preview

Monster Hunter Bundle Offers Seven Games for Under $50

Mortal Sin Reaches Milestone with New Steam Release

Planescape Torment Fan DLC Adds New Region and Content

Mixed Reality Expands to Windows on ARM With Meta Quest

Skyblivion Remake Brings New Level of Detail to Oblivion

Copper Age Update Set to Expand Minecraft's Boundaries

Microsoft Prepares Windows 11 25H2 Update for Public Preview

Silksong's Release Time and Price Officially Announced

WDAC Exploited in Sophisticated Cyber Attacks on EDR Tools

Microsoft Launches 25H2 Update Focused on Security Enhancements

WDAC Policies Targeted to Disable EDR Security Measures

Exploring Wordle: Hints, Clues, and Strategies

Exploring Overlooked Gems on Steam This September

Riftbreaker 2.0 Update Introduces Co-op and Campaign Expansions

DORF Readies for Strategic Battle with Unique Infantry Units

Transport Fever 3 Offers New Strategy for City Builders

Housing Innovations in Throne and Liberty Widen Player Appeal

Gamescom 2025 Unveils Diverse New Gaming Experiences

Exploring Wordle's Success and Daily Challenges

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