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27 Aug 2025

Paradox Announces New Coronations DLC for Crusader Kings 3

Paradox Interactive unveils the Coronations DLC for Crusader Kings 3. The expansion emphasizes the vital first years of a monarch's reign, offering players strategic options that shape the realm's future.

27 Aug 2025

Fallout Bakersfield Mod Offers New Take on Classic Game

Fallout Bakersfield, a fan-made mod using Doom's engine, showcases a captivating recreation of the iconic Fallout universe, bringing immersive gameplay to the classic Doom aesthetic.

27 Aug 2025

Portal Meets Minecraft in New Mod with Level Editor

Portal: Java Edition, a fan remake built in Minecraft, offers 50 puzzles, recreated Portal 2 mechanics, and a level editor. Released on August 22, 2025.

27 Aug 2025

Wordle Puzzle Uses Clever Hints on August 26, 2025

Wordle's answer for August 26, 2025 is ANNEX, meaning home expansion. The puzzle remains a daily brain exercise, attracting millions with its unique blend of logic and language skills.

27 Aug 2025

Valve's Portal Reimagined in Vanilla Minecraft

Modders have successfully brought Portal's gameplay to Minecraft using vanilla tools, allowing players to enjoy Portal-like puzzles without additional modifications.

27 Aug 2025

Portal 2 Reimagined in Minecraft with New Fan Project

Portal: Java Edition merges Portal 2 and Minecraft, offering mechanics and puzzles from Portal 2 in a new fan-made project.

27 Aug 2025

Delta Force Developer Enforces Strict Anti-Cheat Measures

Delta Force bans 2,000 accounts in mass crackdown, including decade-long bans for cheats and illegal software use, while peaking at nearly a quarter-million players.

27 Aug 2025

Enhancing Connectivity with Cross-Device Resume on Windows 11

Windows 11's Cross-Device Resume offers seamless transitions for Android apps to PC, focusing initially on Spotify. Microsoft aims for connectivity akin to Apple's Handoff, with future potential for articles and emails. Data configuration is essential for functionality.

27 Aug 2025

Microsoft Tests Cross-Device Sync with Windows 11 Update

Microsoft is exploring Cross-Device integration with Windows 11, allowing seamless app continuity from Android smartphones to PCs, akin to Apple's Handoff.

27 Aug 2025

Spectre Divide Shutdown Highlights Industry Challenges

Spectre Divide's abrupt closure underscores challenges faced by indie developers. Despite positive beta feedback and support from streamer Shroud, server instability and monetization issues triggered its downfall, highlighting the struggle for independent games to compete with industry giants.

27 Aug 2025

Portal Java Blends Classic Games in Unique Minecraft Experience

Portal Java, by Bampinsos Entertainment, recreates Portal within Minecraft. It features fifty new levels and a map editor, offering a fresh experience for Minecraft: Java Edition players. Without mods needed, it boasts innovative gameplay and creative freedom for enthusiasts.

27 Aug 2025

Anno 1800 Sees Player Surge Due to Steam Discount

Anno 1800 witnesses a significant increase in players, spurred by a 90% discount on Steam. The sale has led to the highest player count in months for the city-building game.

27 Aug 2025

Microsoft Introduces ESU Enrollment in Windows 10 Settings

Microsoft launches a new button in Windows 10 Settings to streamline enrollment in the ESU program, helping users avoid constant Windows 11 upgrade prompts.

27 Aug 2025

Voxel Planets: A New Frontier in Gaming Innovation

3D artist Bowerbyte unveils a groundbreaking game featuring voxel planets in Unity. Inspired by Jordan Peck, the prototype offers procedurally generated worlds and large-scale destruction.

27 Aug 2025

Voxel Planets Revolutionize Gaming with Unique Spherical Design

Voxel planets bring a fresh approach to gaming. The game prototype, developed by 3D artist Bowerbyte, transforms traditional voxel blocks into procedurally generated, destructible spherical worlds. Explore over 20 block types in this innovative development.

27 Aug 2025

Norton 360 Offers A$60 Discount on Deluxe Security Package

Norton 360 Deluxe, featuring antivirus and VPN, is now A$89.99. Save A$60 while securing up to three devices and benefit from added features like Dark Web Monitoring and SafeCam for PC. Highly rated by PCMag for cross-platform protection.

27 Aug 2025

Titanic Scion Goes Open-World for Enhanced Co-op Experience

Titanic Scion director Kenichiro Tsukuda implements open-world design for improved player accessibility and co-op gaming. The new structure involves random dungeons and competitive elements, broadening the mech genre's appeal globally.

27 Aug 2025

Microsoft Advises Caution with Latest Windows Update

Microsoft warns users of issues with the latest Windows update, including file errors and streaming lag. It advises adjustments to NDI settings and offers guidance for affected users.

27 Aug 2025

Strange Horticulture Gains Popularity with Free Offer on Epic

Strange Horticulture, a detective game set in Undermere, is now free on Epic Games. Players become plant shop owners, facing eccentric customers and uncovering mysteries. A sequel featuring an antique store and enhanced mechanics is underway.

27 Aug 2025

Cronos: A Unique Survival-Horror Experience by Bloober Team

Bloober Team introduces Cronos, a survival-horror game set in a post-apocalyptic 1980s Poland, blending timeless influences and innovative gameplay mechanics.

27 Aug 2025

Soulcalibur VI Discounted in Limited-Time Humble Bundle Offer

Soulcalibur VI, featuring Geralt from The Witcher, is available at an 84% discount through Humble Bundle. The offer lasts until September 3, 2025, giving fans a chance to explore its unique storyline and immersive gameplay at a reduced price.

27 Aug 2025

Transport Fever 3 Aims to Refine Traffic Management Systems

Transport Fever 3 by Urban Games focuses on enhancing gameplay mechanics, promising a polished experience without half-baked features. The game delves into weather's mechanical impact and the cultural buzz around rail roundabouts, especially among American players.