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One of the most anticipated soulslike games of this year receives a demo that you can play starting today.

The action RPG genre continues to be popular, and studios are sparing no effort in offering new proposals. One of the most anticipated is The First Berserker: Khazan, a soulslike title with anime aesthetics that promises intense battles and a focus on violence. Its official release is scheduled for March 27, 2025, but players can already access a free demo available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. One of the big bets of 2025, with a demo already available The demo allows players to experience the first two missions of the game, which […]

The action RPG genre continues to be popular, and studios are sparing no effort in offering new proposals. One of the most anticipated is The First Berserker: Khazan, a soulslike title with anime aesthetics that promises intense battles and a focus on violence. Its official release is scheduled for March 27, 2025, but players can already access a free demo available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

One of the big bets of 2025, with a demo already available

The demo allows you to experience the first two missions of the game, which equates to about three hours of content. This trial version offers an excellent opportunity to familiarize yourself with the game’s mechanics and adapt to its unique difficulty. Additionally, the progress made in the demo can be transferred to the full version, preventing the repetition of content at the time of launch.

The narrative of The First Berserker: Khazan is inspired by Norse mythology and focuses on a classic revenge story. The title will focus on combat, combining a hack and slash system with different weapons and abilities to face enemies, ranging from minions to challenging bosses. Nexon has promised a high level of difficulty, designed to capture the attention of players and offer a memorable experience.

It is important to highlight that The First Berserker: Khazan is an expansion of the Dungeon Fighter Online universe, although its aesthetics deviate significantly from the original series. With the prominence of the soulslike genre and the striking visual approach of this title, The First Berserker: Khazan is expected to position itself as one of the major bets of the genre in 2025.

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to Steam Deck with verification and with a very extravagant marketing campaign

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will officially be released on January 23, 2024, on PC, and with its arrival, fans of the franchise have high expectations for the results. One of the most notable news is that the game has been verified to work on Steam Deck, ensuring an optimal gaming experience on this portable platform from Valve. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: the game you can play even in the bathroom (apparently) Square Enix has highlighted the versatility of playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in various places, even suggesting that it can be enjoyed on trains, planes […]

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will officially launch on January 23, 2024, on PC and, with its arrival, fans of the franchise have high expectations for the results. One of the most notable news is that the game has been verified to work on Steam Deck, ensuring an optimal gaming experience on this portable platform from Valve.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth: the game you can play even in the bathroom (apparently)

Square Enix has highlighted the versatility of playing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth in various places, even suggesting that it can be enjoyed on trains, planes, and humorously, in the bathroom. Valve’s verification classifies game compatibility into four levels: Unknown, Unsupported, Playable, and Verified. Verified titles, like this one, offer full system support, controller compatibility, and better graphics according to the device’s default resolution.

Accompanying this announcement, a new trailer was released highlighting the significant improvements that players can expect in the PC version. These include enhanced lighting, optimized graphics, and compatibility with DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), as well as customizable graphic options and support for keyboard and mouse. This attention to detail suggests that Square Enix is committed to providing an enriching experience for PC players.

With these new developments, anticipation intensifies for what promises to be an immersive experience in the world of Final Fantasy 7. Many expect that the combination of unique storytelling and technical advancements will redefine the JRPG experience on portable platforms and PC. As details continue to emerge, fans are counting down the days to the release, once again positioning it as one of the most anticipated milestones in the world of video games.

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Baldur's Gate 3 receives its patch 8 offering its most anticipated feature by the community

The anticipated Patch 8 of Baldur’s Gate 3 has been announced by Larian Studios, bringing players new and exciting features. One of the most significant additions is the introduction of cross-play between all platforms: consoles, PC, and Mac. This will allow players on different devices to connect and play together, expanding the role-playing game’s community. Among the innovations, 12 new subclasses stand out, along with a photo mode that will give players the opportunity to capture memorable moments within the game. Additionally, improvements will be made to mods, which have seen more […]

The highly anticipated Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3 has been announced by Larian Studios, bringing players new and exciting features. One of the most significant additions is the introduction of cross-play between all platforms: consoles, PC, and Mac. This will allow players on different devices to connect and play together, expanding the role-playing game’s community.

Among the innovations, 12 new subclasses stand out, along with a photo mode that will give players the opportunity to capture memorable moments within the game. Additionally, improvements will be implemented in the mods, which have seen more than 100 million downloads to date, and various bugs that have affected the gaming experience will be fixed.

Finally crossplay, but not without caveats

It is important to mention that Mac players must update their operating system to macOS 14 (version 14.7.1) or later to enjoy these new features. Those with older versions will still be able to access Baldur’s Gate 3 through Patch 6. However, during the stress test period for Patch 8, Mac users will not be able to participate in cross-play.

Players interested in testing the new patch can register to participate in the stress test. The company notes that access will be in waves and that registering does not guarantee participation. Additionally, Xbox players will need to download the Xbox Insider Hub app to be on the list. Larian has also indicated that it is turning its attention to a new project in development, known as Excalibur, while any potential sequel to Baldur’s Gate 3 will be developed by other studios.

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It is confirmed what we already suspected: Xbox exclusives are over

Since Microsoft announced that some of its biggest games were going to be released on other platforms, it was evident that the game of exclusivities was no longer their focus. It was more important the money that could be made by releasing on other platforms. But the question remained as to where the limits were set. Which games would not leave the Xbox and PC ecosystem. Perhaps Halo, Gears of War, and Forza. The company’s flagship titles. But it seems that the answer is no. That there are no limits. According to Jez Corden, executive editor of Windows Central, […]

Since Microsoft announced that some of its biggest games would be released on other platforms, it was evident that the game of exclusivities was no longer their focus. That the money put on the table by being able to release on other platforms was more important. But the question of where the limits were set still remained. Which games would not leave the Xbox and PC ecosystem? Perhaps Halo, Gears of War, and Forza. The company’s flagship titles. But it seems the answer is no. There are no limits.

According to Jez Corden, executive editor of Windows Central, Xbox will no longer have exclusive video games from now on. At best, they will have temporary exclusives, as is the case with Indiana Jones and The Great Circle. It was released first for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, and will be released sometime in 2025 for PlayStation 5.

This should not catch us by surprise. Last February, Xbox made it clear that the plan was to bring the company’s games to other platforms. The first ones were Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded. But then they told us that this would be something to be studied on a case-by-case basis. Something that Matt Booty has confirmed again this month, in an interview with Variety, saying that each studio within the company’s structure is a particular case within this reality.

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That said, all currently announced games with platforms confirmed by Xbox will also be released, at least, on PlayStation 5. Therefore, it seems that the reality of exclusivity has come to an end for Xbox. Something that Corden has insisted on in his tweets, stating that this will also be seen in the future Fable. A game so expensive that there is no way they wouldn’t want to release it on as many platforms as possible.

Therefore, in the absence of official confirmation from Xbox, it seems that the future does not lie in exclusivities. Great news for video games, even if it may be a bit disappointing for some fans. They can always cling to the temporality of exclusives.

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SEGA returns to the ring with the PC port of Virtua Fighter 5

Virtua Fighter was the first 3D fighting game in history. It is also one of the most complex, satisfying, and deep fighting games available on the market. In each and every one of its iterations, it has broken what seemed possible to do with fighting games, paving new paths for the genre. Even if Tekken has always won in popularity thanks to greater accessibility, a larger roster of characters, and because Namco knows how to market its franchise better than the good people at Sega know how to market Virtua Fighter. Virtua Fighter returns, although […]

Virtua Fighter was the first 3D fighting game in history. It is also one of the most complex, satisfying, and deep fighting games available on the market. In each and every one of its iterations, it has broken what seemed possible to do with fighting games, paving new paths for the genre. Even if Tekken has always won in popularity thanks to greater accessibility, a larger roster of characters, and Namco’s better marketing of its franchise compared to how well the good people at Sega market Virtua Fighter.

Virtua Fighter returns, although it starts with an appetizer

Something that may change in the near future because it has been announced that Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will arrive on PC via Steam. Based on Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown, the PlayStation 4 version, it will include multiple new features. The most important ones are rollback netcode, 4k graphics, and 60fps. Also, a balance patch, which they have called version 2.0 of the game, that they hope will radically change the gaming experience. Practically turning it into a new experience.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. will include the 19 original characters, each with their own unique fighting style. However, if you’ve never played a Virtua Fighter, our advice is to start with Kage, El Blaze, or Lau. Three very flashy and relatively easy-to-control characters that make the learning experience more manageable.

This announcement comes after we learned earlier this month that a new Virtua Fighter is being developed. Although they haven’t specified anything about it, we do know that it is a new installment of the franchise. Not this port. And we know this because last March an insider revealed that Sega is working on the sixth installment of Virtua Fighter, which would serve as a reboot of the franchise and would have a greater focus on esports. Something that notably deviates from the focus the saga has followed so far.

Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. does not yet have a release date, but it is expected to be released this coming winter. This is when the 2.0 balance patch for Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown will be launched. Until then, warm up your wrists and prepare your best moves, because the king is back.

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GOG is tired of your not being able to play the PC games you grew up with

Playing old PC games is a hassle. Compatibility issues are sometimes impossible to avoid, and the mess of patches, tweaks, and emulations they require isn’t worth the effort. That’s why every preservation effort is welcome. The video game hobby is as fragile as any other and can be lost if we don’t take care of it. And that’s why GOG, an acronym for the store Good Old Games, has decided to demonstrate once again that they are the best video game store. Preserving video games today so you can always play them, GOG has announced their […]

Playing old PC games is a hassle. Compatibility issues are sometimes impossible to avoid, and the mess of patches, tweaks, and emulations they require is not worth the effort. That’s why every preservation effort is welcome. The video game hobby is as fragile as any other and can be lost if we don’t take care of it. And that’s why GOG, acronym for the Good Old Games store, has decided to demonstrate, once again, that they are the best video game store.

Preserve video games today so you can play them forever

GOG has announced its Preservation Program. With this program, they aim to maintain the compatibility of games with modern and future systems, ensuring that the games function correctly. They will even resolve historical issues that some of these games suffer from, achieving their ideal form.

With almost a hundred video games as part of the program, their idea is to ensure that the games that shaped us can continue to be compatible with our computers. For this, GOG is not only making the games compatible with modern systems and providing dedicated technical support, but they also sell them without DRM. That is, you can download the games and share them with whomever you want to play them, without any kind of problem. Ensuring that those games are yours, forever, unlike what happens with other stores like Steam.

Another interesting aspect of this Preservation Program is how they have created a standard to identify which games are part of this program. With a label indicating which of them have this support, it is easy to know which games are compatible and will have support in the future. Additionally, being a list that GOG intends to continue expanding in the future, it is an initiative that can only be celebrated.

If you’re interested and this encourages you to buy some games on GOG, we can suggest a few titles. Fallout: New Vegas, Dungeon Keeper Gold, System Shock 2, RollerCoaster Tycoon Deluxe, Theme Hospital or The Witcher: Enhanced Edition are all excellent games and, moreover, are now on sale at ridiculously low prices. We advise you to take advantage and support this effort by GOG, voting with your wallet for the change you’d like to see.

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Stellar Blade is coming to PC and you won’t have to wait a year to enjoy it

Stellar Blade has been one of the major releases of the year. Controversies aside, it is a game that has sparked great interest among a portion of the audience thanks to its spectacular graphics and intense gameplay. It is one of the biggest achievements Sony has scored this year, along with Black Myth: Wukong. That’s why many people are waiting for it to no longer be available only on PlayStation 5. Something that might happen much sooner than we expected. Stellar Blade could arrive before May of next year according to comments in the session […]

Stellar Blade has been one of the major releases of the year. Controversies aside, it is a game that has sparked great interest among a segment of the audience thanks to its spectacular graphics and intense gameplay. Being one of the biggest achievements Sony has scored this year, along with Black Myth: Wukong. That’s why many people are waiting for it to no longer be available only on PlayStation 5. Something that might happen much sooner than we expected.

Stellar Blade could arrive before May of next year

According to comments made during the Q&A session of their financial results for the third quarter of 2024, SHIFT UP is looking to launch Stellar Blade during 2025. This would align with rumors that the exclusivity with Sony was only for one year. If so, the game could be released at any time from April 26, 2025, on PC or any other platform.

Their reason for wanting to release it on PC has also been the success of Black Myth: Wukong. Seeing the success it has had on the platform, they hope that Stellar Blade will perform even better on computers than it has on consoles.

Additionally, they have confirmed that they will provide more information about their next game planned for release in 2027, Project Witches, in the first half of 2025. Meanwhile, Stellar Blade will receive a collaboration with NieR:Automata in the form of a DLC on November 20th.

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The first Resident Evil could come to PC

El Resident Evil original, de 1996, podría llegar a PC según ha desvelado el PEGI al darle una clasificación de edades que, por supuesto, es +18

Capcom is not willing to let a single Resident Evil go unnoticed and escape the present. We don’t blame them. Most of these games are excellent and have aged in an enviable way. With the few changes they make with the remakes, they adapt them perfectly to modern sensibilities, turning them into new versions that do not replace the originals.

That doesn’t mean that the originals don’t have a little place in our hearts. Not without reason, they are pioneers of modern survival horror games, although it’s true that they have controls that can be a bit tough at times, they are still fabulous on their own. That’s why any news related to a return of the original Resident Evil games is always a cause for celebration. And that’s exactly what has happened.

Resident Evil has received a PEGI 18 rating for PC in Europe. If this seems strange to you, even stranger is that we’re talking about the first Resident Evil, the one from 1996, and that the date it was registered was June 18, 2024. This suggests a possible re-release of the game that we still know nothing about, but that we’re certainly looking forward to.

This, however, has a pretty distinct peculiarity. Resident Evil was already released on PC at the time. Originally released in December 1996 in Japan and arriving in North America and Europe throughout 1997, it was one of the first and only console games of that time that also appeared on PC. In any case, this edition of the game isn’t available on any modern platform, so it is no longer possible to enjoy it. At least not legally, unless we bought it 27 years ago.

Since it is not available on Steam, GOG, or any other digital platform, we understand that this PEGI rating must be for a future PC release. Even so, Capcom hasn’t announced anything about it yet, but it’s expected that they will provide more concrete information in the coming weeks or months.

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Red Dead Redemption could arrive on PC for the first time in 14 years

A dataminer has discovered in the code of the Rockstar launcher that it is possible for Red Dead Redemption to arrive on PC for the first time in its history.

Red Dead Redemption is now 14 years old. The first installment of the franchise was released in 2010 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, becoming one of the most unexpected successes of its time. Even though it was backed by Rockstar, the company’s non-GTA games have never made as much noise as the franchise that made them billionaires. But its perfect blend of open world, western setting, and narrative made it a success. Which would later be enhanced with its second installment, in 2018.

The problem is that Red Dead Redemption would never be released on PC. For some reason, Rockstar decided to exclude the second largest gaming platform in the world, second only to mobile phones. Something that may be about to change.

A dataminer named Tez2 has published new code from the Rockstar launcher. Although we would normally be more cautious in affirming the veracity of the content, in this case, it is extremely explicit. Because what he has found in the code is a quote that says “Travel through the expanding territories of the American West and Mexico in Read Dead Redemption, and its zombie horror expansion, Undead Nightmare, now playable on PC”.

Of course, this is not a confirmation that it will happen. Even if it seems unlikely that it won’t happen. Especially considering that Red Dead Redemption already received ports to PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch last year. That doesn’t exclude the possibility of it being a quite disappointing release, as it lacked any kind of graphical improvement, was technically limited, and its price was excessively high for what the public expected. Something that also makes us cautious about its release, if it is finally confirmed.

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In addition, Rockstar has always had a peculiar relationship with the PC. GTA5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 were only released on PC a year after their initial release, which would be a move in line with the company’s current policies. Something that makes it even more likely that we will soon be able to embody John Marston again, one of the great heroes of the video game. With one of the most shocking plot twists in the medium.

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They have created a computer program that records everything you do on your PC and it is terrifying

You can ignore certain applications or areas of the screen, and only record one screen regardless of your settings.

We’ve all been there: you remember reading or seeing something on your PC, but all attempts to find it again are useless. Repeating previous searches doesn’t work, and the browser history is also useless.

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You’re not sure where you saw that conversation, that photo or that song on your computer and in the end you start wondering if you just imagined it.

In one of the first episodes of Black Mirror, titled “The Entire History of You”, the technology of “grains” allows people to record and replay their memories on demand.

This episode, along with the Rewind app on macOS and FOMO (fear of missing out), has led a developer to create a new open-source application.

The personal PC memory searcher

Windrecorder, the “personal memory finder”, records everything you see and do on your screen and allows you to rewind and search through it.

The application uses FFmpeg to record screen activity in 15-minute fragments and then indexes them using a local Windows OCR API and image embedding.

You can ignore certain applications or areas of the screen, and only record one screen regardless of your settings, although support for multiple monitors is planned.

The application allows you to view daily and periodic screen times, as well as circadian summaries, and can generate monthly light boxes.

You have to take into account some disadvantages: FFmpeg can occasionally consume a large amount of memory, and instant rewind is not an option. You have to wait for each 15-minute video fragment to finish recording before you can rewind it.

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The recording is not encrypted, but if you are concerned about what you do on your computer being leaked to the Internet, the good news is that everything is managed locally, nothing is uploaded to the cloud. There is also no support for AI/ML, although it is a possibility for the future.