The best Christmas deals on Steam

The Christmas deals have arrived on Steam, and so you don’t miss anything, we provide you with a summary of the best ones that you should definitely consider.

With Christmas comes the parties, the celebrations, and the holidays. Some people like them and some people despise them, but they are inevitable. Whether we like them or not, they are something we have to go through. Similarly, there is something that Christmas brings us that no one dislikes: the Steam winter sales. This year, like every year, they bring us a tempting selection of games to choose from.

But it is very likely that you have started browsing the page and do not know what to choose. There are many things and sometimes it is difficult to know what is a good deal and what is not. Or even which games are worth it. But you don’t have to worry. That’s what we’re here for. To guide you on which offers are the ones you shouldn’t miss for anything in the world.

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Baldur’s Gate 3 (€53.99 | -10%)

In addition to being one of the best games of the year, celebrated almost unanimously, it is a game that has not yet had any offers. Until now. If it has won the game of the year title at the Games Awards it is for a good reason, and that’s why, if you haven’t bought it yet, now is a good time. Although its 10% discount is, by all means, extremely discreet, we do not expect to see a discount of at least 25% on this game until, at least, next summer. So it’s not a bad idea to take advantage of the Christmas excuse to get the game of the year.

Dave The Driver (€15.99 | -20%)

Although it has been accompanied by controversy as to whether it should be considered indie when it has a multinational behind it, the fact that it is technically not an indie does not take away from it being an extraordinarily charming game. Funny, agile, and with a lot of personality, Dave The Diver is one of the most likable games of the year, taking the concept of fishing much further than we might think at first. Especially because it constantly changes mechanics. With a 20% discount, normally costing 20 euros, there is no reason not to give it a try.

Doom Eternal (€9.99 | -75%)

There is only one Doom and a sequel to the game can only aspire to keep the spirit of the original by doing something different. That’s what Doom Eternal does. Very fast, very furious, it turns the concept of the arena and the need to use the precise weapon at the right moment into an art that makes this game a choreography of explosions, guts, and bullets. With very few dark spots, basically some questionable platforms and some midbosses that break the flow of the game, this is the best shooter you can play that is not the original Doom.

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen (€4.79 | -84%)

You may want a very long game. One that you can spend endless hours on. And you’re already tired of Fallout 4 and Skyrim, which you’ve already played inside out. Well, we have the perfect alternative for you. You can play Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. An RPG in the western style with a certain aroma of JRPG in its cinematics and how it approaches certain aesthetic elements, but reminiscent of the classics of the genre. Plus, with its second installment announced for February, it’s the perfect preparation. And it promises endless hours for a really ridiculous amount of money.

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GTAV: Premium Edition (€14.98 | -63%

Now that GTAVI has been announced, it’s the perfect time to play GTAV. We are aware that it’s a lot to assume that you don’t have GTAV, but it’s perfectly possible that there is still some human being on planet Earth who doesn’t have GTAV. Or even worse. It could be someone you know! Maybe it’s someone you would like to give a gift to. And could you make them happier than by giving them the fifth installment of GTA to accompany you in your excitement for the announcement of the sixth installment? We believe not.

SIGNALIS (€13.99 | -30%)

Inspired by Neon Genesis Evangelion and Silent Hill, this horror and science fiction game is one of the best indie games of last year. If not the best indie game of last year. Or the best indie game, in general. Now with a 30% discount, we can only recommend one thing: buy it. If you are a fan of any of the things we mentioned, or if you watch the trailer and are attracted to what you see, go for it. You won’t regret it.

STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor (34.99€ | -50%)

Although it was released full of bugs, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor is a game that has been improving over time. Now it is a game that improves everything compared to its predecessor, offering a richer story, deeper gameplay, and spectacular graphics without the issues it had in its PC version release. If we add to that the fact that you can get it at half price, it seems like it’s time to get a game that we should reconsider if it was worth it.

El Caso del Ídolo Dorado (€12.59 | -30%)

A murder has been committed and your duty is to discover how it happened. This detective game exposes you to bizarre and tremendously complex situations where your tools are always the same: texts of all kinds where there are gaps that you will have to fill in with the names, dates, places, and objects that you find at the crime scene. In this way, you will have to tell a coherent story with what happened, deducing what happened at the scene. An extraordinary game that you shouldn’t miss.

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The voice actor of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor reveals the future of the franchise

The Star Wars Jedi saga could have something in its future, if the news of its director leaving the studio does not imply anything about it.

Star Wars is an everlasting franchise that never truly ends. There’s always a new trilogy, a new comic, a new video game, and if not that, a sequel. That’s why we should never be surprised when something new related to the Disney universe is announced or leaked. It’s in a perpetual expansion, always delving deeper into the happenings of the Empire, the rebels, and the small group of characters we first met back in ’77.

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That’s why it’s not surprising that Cameron Monaghan, the actor who voices Cal Kestis in the Star Wars Jedi games, has confirmed that a third installment is already in the works, or at least in the planning stages. During a panel at the Ocala Comic Con event, Monaghan told the audience that the game is not currently in development, but when the discussions conclude, he hopes they can start and create something truly special.

This shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone, not only because Star Wars Jedi: Survivors was a critical and commercial success, but also because similar information has surfaced in recent months. After all, Stig Asmussen, the director of both Star Wars Jedi games, stated in a conversation with IGN that he hoped to create a video game trilogy with Cal Kestis. So, it shouldn’t be too surprising that there are indeed discussions to once again put us in the shoes of this charismatic young Jedi.

The problem here is that there is quite a bit more drama than it initially appears. Asmussen has departed both Respawn and Electronic Arts for reasons that are still unknown. According to the statement released by the companies, this was Asmussen’s own decision, which leaves the future and the form the Star Wars: Jedi franchise will take even more uncertain. However, one thing that seems clear is that, with or without Asmussen, it appears that we will continue to experience Cal Kestis’ personal journey to become a true Jedi knight.

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Defeating the Rancor: A Jedi’s Guide to Conquering the Beast in Star Wars

Having trouble finding and killing the Rancor? Don’t worry. We teach you everything you need to know to achieve your goal.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, like its predecessor, is a game that can be difficult if you’re not careful. Its soulslike style of adventure gameplay means that it can be tougher than we would expect in a game so focused on lore, especially if we face beasts as fearsome as the Rancor. But if you want to feel like a Skywalker, or just not end up biting the canvas too much, we’re here to explain how to defeat it.

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Where to find the Rancor in Jedi: Survivor

The Rancor lives on the planet Koboh, specifically in the depths of the caves of Sodden Grotto. To reach him you will have to break a wall to enter the caves, then turn left and there, you will find a vertical opening in the mine. Use the force to open the metal door and make your way through the tunnel until you reach the deepest part of the cave, where, when you drop down, a short cinematic sequence will introduce you to the Rancor.

What are the attacks of the Rancor

First of all, keep in mind that the Rancor is a formidable enemy and it is very likely that you will not want to face him at the beginning of the game. His attacks include different types of grabs, attacks with his claws and stomps, so it is important to never try to attack him head on. Especially because if the Rancor jumps towards us or we are too close, it will do a grab on us that will be deadly in practically all cases. The other attack he will do to us from the start involves hitting the ground with his fists, causing massive damage if we come into contact with the shockwave, but it is an attack that costs him so much to charge that it is very easy to dodge it.

How to defeat the Rancor

If we want to defeat the Rancor the first thing we have to think about is that it is an enemy without weaknesses designed for us to learn to fight like a true jedi: with patience and keeping the advantage. Dodge his attacks and hit him while he is still finishing his animation is the easiest way to finish this fight. If at some point you have a gap, consecutive strong attacks can stun him, which can greatly speed up the end of the fight. In addition to the grabs, which he will use every time you try to heal yourself and that will force you to take as much distance as possible to do so, you have to be especially careful when you take half of his life, as the Rancor will become especially aggressive and will introduce a new attack where he will try to run you over with his vigorous legs. Do not try to dodge it and just jump to the opposite side of the Rancor to stay safe and, when it finishes its routine, connect two or three hits.

If you keep all of the above in mind, the Rancor may take a while to bite the dust, but it will eventually go down without a problem. You just have to remember that a jedi never gets carried away by passion, and that, even if it looks like one more hit goes in, it’s better to take a step back and keep a cool head rather than get hot and let the Rancor end it all with one unfortunate stomp.

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