Deal | One of the most influential Soulslike games of recent years is now available on Steam at its lowest price yet. Nioh takes the popular genre to feudal Japan and puts a fresh spin on it with its own distinct ideas. Until December 18, it is discounted by 90% – dropping the price from around $50 to just under $5.

A gamer in China has built a setup that brings in-game sensations such as gunfire, wind and rain into the real world – using small fireworks and an overpowered wind machine. An Instagram video shows the system in action, with the player coming under fire, falling off his chair and nearly having his desk blown over.

The Center for Art and Media (ZKM) in Karlsruhe, Germany, has recently launched a free electronic petting zoo featuring ten AI-powered guinea pigs, each with its own personality. The project is intended to spark reflection while also serving as a platform for research.

Deal | Tails of Iron is a hand-drawn 2D action RPG with clear Soulslike influences, combining a dark fantasy setting with a demanding, timing-focused combat system. The critically acclaimed title is now available on Steam for the first time for around $2, thanks to a 92% discount.

McDonald’s Christmas ad, created entirely with AI, was intended to poke fun at the stress of the holiday season. Instead, many viewers described it as cold, unsettling and "soulless." The company has since removed the video, although it can still be found on other YouTube channels.

Deal | The action MMORPG Black Desert is currently free on Steam. Players who add the game to their library by December 18 can keep it permanently, gaining free access to one of the most expansive sandbox MMOs in recent years.

The Game Awards 2025 delivered a mix of milestones and major announcements. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 set a new awards record, the more than three-hour livestream also featured the reveal of 22 new games and DLCs.

WoW: Midnight launched into Early Access with housing – and players quickly embraced the system for its creative freedom. One standout example comes from a Reddit user who recreated SpongeBob SquarePants’ iconic pineapple house in impressive detail.

Deal | Blasphemous 2 blends brutal Soulslike combat, classic Metroidvania exploration and a dark, atmospheric pixel world to deliver a true fan favorite. And right now, it's 67% off on Steam – the first time the price has dipped below $10. The offer runs until December 18.

Gate Guard Simulator, recently revealed on Steam, lets players step into the shoes of a medieval castle guard, deciding who gets to pass through the gate – and who ends up in the moat. Scheduled for release in 2026, the game is already accepting sign-ups for playtesting.

The new reality show Non Player Combat drops six contestants onto a perilous island. The twist? They're not real people but fully AI-generated characters making decisions on their own. Even the creators have no idea how each episode will unfold.

Deal | Neon Abyss, one of the most popular roguelikes in recent years, is now cheaper than ever on Steam. The fast-paced action platformer is discounted by 80% for the first time, bringing the price down to under $4. The deal runs until December 18.

Deal | What if Louis XVI had commanded an army of mechanical soldiers? Steelrising answers that question in the form of a stylish and accessible souls-like that is currently available on Steam at 90% off for the first time.

An ARC Raiders player takes down a camper and mocks him over voice chat – only to walk straight into a hidden mine the victim had planted. The resulting explosion wipes out both players, sparking plenty of amusement and schadenfreude on Reddit.

Deal | Fast-paced parkour, relentless zombie hordes and a bleak post-apocalyptic setting: Dying Light 2 stands out as one of the most memorable open-world games in recent years. The Reloaded Edition is now 70% off on Steam for the first time, making it more affordable than ever. The offer runs until December 18.

Deal | Fans of roguelike deckbuilders like Balatro who don’t shy away from a touch of horror might want to give Inscryption a look. The widely praised game is now available on Steam at its lowest price yet, with a 70 % discount bringing it down to around $6.

Lonnie Johnson, best known as the inventor of the Super Soaker, has introduced JTEC – a new technology that converts heat into electricity with minimal energy loss. Using hydrogen in a closed loop, the system could tap into underused energy sources such as industrial waste heat or geothermal heat.

Deal | Fans of building games will find a special offer on Steam right now: after more than six years in development, the post-apocalyptic ocean city builder Flotsam left Early Access on December 4. To celebrate the launch, it is now 50% off for the first time ever. The deal runs until December 18.

The AI-based developer tool Google Antigravity erased an entire D partition instead of performing a simple cache cleanup, leaving no way to recover the lost data. The AI then displayed strikingly human remorse, calling the incident a “critical failure.”

Deal | Survival, building and role–playing elements blend seamlessly in Medieval Dynasty, which is now available on Steam for the first time at 50% off for around $18.

Deal | Currently available again for around $9, this tactical RPG puts you in charge of a band of mercenaries hunting down a notorious outlaw. Well-reviewed and praised for its depth, Battle Brothers offers a demanding and highly rewarding experience for strategy fans.

The new Steam Machine is sparking debate because it officially supports only the older HDMI 2.0b standard, even though the hardware itself can handle HDMI 2.1. The limitation stems from licensing rules imposed by the HDMI Forum, which do not align with the open nature of Valve’s SteamOS. Valve is investigating possible technical workarounds, but it remains unclear whether 4K at 120 fps can be achieved reliably.

Linus Torvalds, creator of the Linux operating system, shared his thoughts on the future of open source software in an interview with Linus Tech Tips. When asked about measuring a programmer’s productivity by the number of lines of code they write, Torvalds did not hold back, calling such metrics “simply incompetent.”

Deal | Megabonk became one of the year’s biggest surprise hits thanks to its bold mix of Survivors-style gameplay and a third-person perspective. It is currently 20% off on Steam, making it more affordable than ever. The deal runs until December 17.

With Android 16 QPR2, Google is bringing back a feature that lets Pixel phones be unlocked even when the screen is off. This removes the need to wake the display first, making the process quicker and more convenient. The feature is available starting with the Pixel 7 and needs to be enabled manually after the update.

The developers of Battlefield 6 shared their latest community update on X on December 3, offering a detailed look at the upcoming Winter Offensive update for Season 1. While the post has already been viewed more than half a million times, many in the community remain cautious.

New leaks about Pokémon Pokopia are adding fuel to the fan theory that the upcoming cozy game is set in a post-apocalyptic version of Kanto. The latest leak, shared by CentroLeaks, includes a map that appears to show a ruined version of the iconic region.