The Last of Us: Part 2 Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025, featuring enhanced graphics, a new roguelike mode, and DualSense controller support. This follows its initial release in January and continues the story of Ellie and Joel in a post-apocalyptic world. Despite concerns about Naughty Dog focusing on remakes, excitement is building for their new IP, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, announced at The Game Awards.
SEGA and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio have announced that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will launch on January 28, 2025, for PC via Steam, priced at $19.99 with a 20% pre-order discount. An open beta is available until December 17, 2024. The game will feature special editions, including a 30th Anniversary Edition with exclusive content. Additionally, a global tournament, the Virtua Fighter Open Championship, is planned for spring 2025. The version 2.0 update for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown on PS4 is also now available.
The Game Awards 2024 is generating excitement with anticipated announcements for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC gamers. While a major PlayStation exclusive is expected, a significant multiplatform release could also be revealed. Xbox is likely to focus on multiplatform announcements, with first-party titles like DOOM: The Dark Ages expected in their own showcases. Bethesda's Todd Howard may make an appearance, hinting at potential announcements. Overall, the event promises exciting updates across platforms, with Xbox emphasizing its future content plans.
Microsoft is enhancing the Xbox app on Windows by adding hundreds of PC games, aiming to make it the central hub for PC gaming. This update includes nearly 400 new titles, some of which support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing cross-play and universal cloud saves. The move is part of Microsoft's strategy to attract more game developers to its platform, having already reduced its store cut to 12%. The company plans to reveal more about its Xbox app strategy at the upcoming game developers conference.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, while enjoyable, suffers from bugs on PC, including a softlock issue with companion Gina's AI. The game lacks manual save options, but a hidden 'Save Rollback' feature allows players to revert to previous checkpoints, preventing significant progress loss. This feature is found under 'Game Slots' in the main menu, offering a workaround for the game's saving limitations.
The first update for "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" has been released for PC and Xbox, introducing full ray tracing with path tracing for Nvidia GPUs on PC, requiring at least 12GB VRAM for optimal performance. The update also includes performance improvements for 8GB VRAM video cards, fixes for flickering flames at high refresh rates, and faster photo loading in the journal. The game, praised for its puzzles and action, is currently available on PC and Xbox, with a PlayStation 5 release planned for next spring.
The PC Gaming 'Most Wanted' 2024 showcase highlighted some of the most anticipated upcoming games, including new titles and updates on release dates. Notable announcements included 'Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault,' a sequel to the popular shopkeeper roguelite, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown,' a strategy spin-off with turn-based combat, and 'Prologue: Go Wayback!' from Brendan Greene, featuring a massive open-world survival experience. The showcase also revealed release dates for several games, such as 'Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap' and 'Citizen Sleeper 2.'
Strange Scaffold has announced 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown,' the first-ever turn-based strategy game featuring the iconic turtles, set to release on PC via Steam in 2025. The game, inspired by the classic cartoon, presents a unique storyline where Splinter and Shredder are dead, and the turtles face new challenges as they grow apart. It features 20 action-packed levels with innovative turn-based combat and a graphic novel-inspired art style. The game is developed in collaboration with Paramount, promising a fresh take on the beloved franchise.
The upcoming game "Indiana Jones And The Great Circle" has released its PC requirements, revealing that players will need a high-end system to enjoy the game with ray tracing enabled. While the minimum specs are manageable for older PCs, achieving recommended specs without ray tracing still requires a midrange system. For ray tracing, an RTX 4070 12GB is necessary, which is a costly investment. The game promises a visually impressive experience, though it may come at the expense of some liveliness in its world design.
STALKER 2's Patch 1.0.3 has been released, addressing numerous bugs and performance issues, including a critical save-erasing bug on Xbox and PC. The update also disables mouse smoothing and acceleration by default on PC, improving aiming. The patch includes fixes for crashes, mission glitches, and other minor issues, with the developers encouraging players to report any remaining problems through their Technical Support Hub. The update is available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG, with an Xbox release coming soon.
1C Game Studios has unveiled the first screenshots and a reveal trailer for 'The War of the Worlds: Siberia,' a third-person action adventure game set in an alternate 1896 during a Martian invasion. Players will navigate a suspenseful storyline in the Russian Empire, using combat, stealth, and puzzle-solving to survive. The game, inspired by H.G. Wells' classic novel, will be available on PC, though no release date has been announced.
The Steam Autumn Sale, running until December 4, offers significant discounts on numerous games, including several under $5 that are compatible with the Steam Deck. Notable picks include 'The Forest,' 'Kingdom Come: Deliverance,' 'Little Nightmares,' 'Need for Speed Heat,' and 'Frostpunk,' each offering unique gameplay experiences from survival to racing. These games are either Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck, ensuring compatibility. Additional titles like 'Brotato,' 'Portal 2,' and 'Undertale' are also available at discounted prices.
Light of Motiram, a new open-world game announced for PC, closely resembles Horizon Zero Dawn with its redhead protagonist, post-apocalyptic setting, and animal-like machines. Developed by Tencent's subsidiary Polaris Quest, it introduces survival and building mechanics, along with in-depth taming and training of over a hundred Mechanimals. The game supports cooperative multiplayer for up to ten players and will be available on Steam and Epic Games Store, though no release date is set yet.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super graphics card is seeing significant price drops for Black Friday, with Zotac's Twin Edge model available at $590 in the US and £500 in the UK, marking the deepest discount yet. This card is praised for its performance in 1440p and 4K gaming, especially with DLSS 3 support, making it a great option for gamers looking to upgrade their systems.
Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play third-person hero shooter initially released on mobile and Switch, is set to launch on PC via Steam on January 27, 2025, with early access and a limited-time playtest in December. The PC version will feature visual upgrades and support crossplay and cross-progression across all platforms, enhancing the gaming experience with improved graphics and potentially higher framerates.
