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The First Berserker: Khazan lands strong reviews, PC demo available

The First Berserker: Khazan launched to strong reviews, with critics praising its brutal, fast-paced combat and stylish, Soulslike action. While some found the story and level design lacking, most agree the satisfying boss fights and fluid mechanics make it a standout. A PC demo is available on Steam for those eager to test their mettle.

By Julio Franco, March 31, 2025, 12:08 PM

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Security Gaming

Hackers exploit Steam demo system to distribute malware, for the second time in a month

PSA: With over 40 million users, Steam is likely an attractive target for hackers, but very few cases of malware have occurred on the storefront over its two-decade history. Although a recent incident isn't as severe as last month's, it suggests that scammers are stepping up their efforts to bypass Valve's security measures.

Full story By Daniel Sims, March 19, 2025, 6:47 AM

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PUBG: Blindspot is a 5v5 tactical shooter that resembles a top-down Rainbow Six Siege

Free demo launches February 20 ahead of Steam Next Fest

By Daniel Sims, February 7, 2025, 4:14 PM

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System requirements revealed for inZoi, a life-like The Sims competitor

Users can play with the character creator from August 21 to August 26

By Daniel Sims, August 16, 2024, 4:47 PM

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Gaming Software

Finding free games and demos on Steam just became a lot easier

A new "Trending Free" section lists separate pages for demos and other free promos

By Daniel Sims, August 14, 2024, 9:17 PM

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Limited-time Homeworld 3 demo headlines 2024's first Steam Next Fest

Highly anticipated: With the first mainline Homeworld title in two decades shipping in about a month after suffering two delays, Blackbird Interactive has released a public demo, which has become one of the most popular items in the year's first Steam Next Fest. Hundreds of other titles also have temporary demos this week.

Full story By Daniel Sims, February 7, 2024, 7:38 AM

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Apple Electronics

Apple hopes to convince people to buy its $3,500 Vision Pro headset using free 25-minute in-store demos

Have your face and glasses scanned in-store

By Rob Thubron, January 15, 2024, 8:29 AM 22 comments

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Here are some cool new demos to try during Steam Next Fest, including the new Rise of the Triad

Most demos available between June 19 and June 26, some available indefinitely

By Daniel Sims, June 20, 2023, 7:37 AM

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"Lies of P" limited-time demo includes first two chapters of the upcoming Soulslike

The Pinocchio-inspired game arrives in September

By Rob Thubron, June 9, 2023, 6:55 AM

Street Fighter 6 demo out now on PC and console, Capcom details system requirements

Players can carry World Tour avatars into the final release

By Daniel Sims, April 26, 2023, 4:28 PM

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Resident Evil 4 remake demo is now available on Steam

And with no time or replay limits

By Rob Thubron, March 10, 2023, 6:15 AM

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Sony might bear the brunt of creating PlayStation Plus game trials for developers

Well, that didn't take long

By Cal Jeffrey, April 28, 2022, 1:08 PM 12 comments

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Capcom reveals next-gen consoles run Resident Evil Village at 4K/45fps with ray tracing enabled

That is still a far cry better than 900p/30fps on XB1 and PS4 base models

By Cal Jeffrey, April 16, 2021, 2:49 PM 35 comments

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Gaming Microsoft

Microsoft's Xbox summer event started today with 15 game demos, 55 more still to come

With more than 70 demos there is enough to keep you busy all week

By Cal Jeffrey, July 21, 2020, 3:47 PM

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Nightdive Studios drops new System Shock remake demo

The System Shock remake is still on

By Shawn Knight, May 28, 2020, 10:49 AM

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Play as an acrobatic cyberninja in 'Ghostrunner's' first limited-time demo

It might sate your appetite until Cyberpunk 2077 launches

By Cohen Coberly, May 6, 2020, 4:39 PM

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Resident Evil 3: Raccoon City demo is now live on all platforms

Return to Raccoon City

By Shawn Knight, March 19, 2020, 3:04 PM

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Square Enix released a demo for the first mission in Final Fantasy VII Remake

Play as Cloud and Barret for about an hours-worth taste of the game

By Cal Jeffrey, March 3, 2020, 7:37 AM 11 comments

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Demos of Detroit: Become Human, Heavy Rain, and Beyond: Two Souls will arrive before their PC launch

Try before you buy/pre-order

By Rob Thubron, May 17, 2019, 9:25 AM

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Pre-load Anthem today and start playing a demo of the game tomorrow

But only if you pre-ordered or subscribe to Origin Access --- us regular folk have to wait until next Friday

By Cal Jeffrey, January 24, 2019, 1:21 PM

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How to play the Resident Evil 2 One-Shot demo more than once

So much for one shot

By Cal Jeffrey, January 15, 2019, 4:34 PM 8 comments

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Capcom drops '1-Shot' demo for Resident Evil 2 remake

Download now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows

By Shawn Knight, January 11, 2019, 2:01 PM

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Resident Evil 2 'One-Shot' Demo lands in a couple days

A timed demo with a twist

By Cal Jeffrey, January 9, 2019, 6:47 AM

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Gaming Microsoft

Microsoft releases funny Forza Horizon 4 ad along with playable demo today

FH4 adds changing seasons to the mix with dynamic weather conditions

By Cal Jeffrey, September 13, 2018, 1:38 PM 7 comments

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Confirmed: Google's Duplex technology definitely was not faked

Good news: Robots can sound just like humans -- Bad news: Robots can sound just like humans

By Cal Jeffrey, June 27, 2018, 3:42 PM 15 comments