Author: Valhalladidde

Ninjas and samurai have always been a staple of video games, but even with their perennial popularity, 2025 has been an exceptionally good year for titles about deadly Japanese warriors. A bunch of ninja- and samurai-themed games hit PlayStation 5 this year, offering a huge variety of takes on the idea of becoming a sneaky, sword-wielding fighter in dark clothes. From fast-paced combo-ridden action games, to slower and stealthier assassin-themed takes, no matter how you like your ninjas, 2025 has had something for you. Assassin’s Creed Shadows Sure, the Assassin’s Creed series is about two ancient orders of ridiculously influential…

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2025 is almost over. The internet is full of GOTY lists recommending dozens of stellar releases. You can find many of the games on those lists currently on sale on the PlayStation store. It’s not a bad time to catch up on that game or two you missed that everyone was buzzing about this year and see what all the fuss is about while you’re nursing that New Year’s hangover. Below is a quick rundown of some of the biggest releases of 2025 that are all currently discounted on PSN: Assassin’s Creed Shadows – $35 (50 percent off) Elden Ring…

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I have no memory of playing Montezuma’s Revenge when it was released for various systems in 1984. I had access to two of those systems—the ColecoVision and Commodore 64—but I I didn’t have access to this game. Had I, I likely wouldn’t have taken on Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition. Or, maybe I did play it and simply repressed the memories. That would make sense, as this 2.5D platformer is brutally difficult. Not in a “just one more try” kind of way, but more of a “throw your controller into the TV” fashion. Nearly every step of Montezuma’s…

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Category: GamesDecember 22, 2025 Get Cozy with Co-op This Holiday Season – 14 Mega Multiplayer Picks on Xbox Danielle Partis, Xbox Wire Editor It’s that time of year again, when friends and loved ones huddle together, safe from crisp winter air, looking for entertainment. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered, with a vast array of multiplayer games that can be enjoyed together across console, PC, and supported gaming handhelds. Whether you’re looking for quick bursts of action to keep the family entertained, a cozy co-op adventure with a partner, or something casual to catch up with friends online, Xbox has something to offer for every gaming fan this holiday season. Here’s some highlights, ranging from 2025 releases to timeless games worth revisiting: Multiplayer Party Time .post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push–25.column–content { flex: 100%;…

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More quizzes! (Image credit: Larian Studios, PC Gamer)Want to keep testing your knowledge of gaming trivia? We’ve got loads more PC Gamer quizzes, on everything from healthbars to weird currencies to absurd patch notes.Before we slam the door shut on 2025, lets take a moment to see how well we remember it. A ton of games came out this year, and while there’s no way to keep track of all of them, you’ve probably got a decent idea of what part of the year games like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 came out.Or do you? Let’s…

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