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AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Nivalis Nights might not have any combat, “but that doesn’t mean it’s a cosy game,” so says its lead writer

The game Nivalis Nights is designed to be intentionally overwhelming at the start, reflecting the stress of a cyberpunk world without traditional elements like player death or boss fights. Players navigate a chaotic environment where every app demands attention, mirroring modern life's pace. The game allows for various paths to success, including unconventional achievements, and emphasizes the complexity of relationships through its dating mechanics, aiming for authenticity and unpredictability. The game's narrative explores themes of technological advancement and societal pressures, inviting players to actively engage rather than passively receive rewards.
Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More
AppWizard
October 8, 2026

Free Play Days – ARC Raiders, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, Screamer, and More

From October 8 to October 11, members of XBOX Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential can play Screamer and Family Man for free during Free Play Days. ARC Raiders is available for free to all XBOX members from October 8 to October 15. Players can also try timed trials of High On Life 2, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Little Nightmares III, and Rogue Waters. Discounts on games are available for those who wish to purchase them after the event. Screamer is developed by Milestone S.r.l., has a rating of 84/100, and is priced at .99 with a 60% discount during the event. Family Man, developed by No More Robots, has a rating of 47/100, priced at .99 with an 85% discount. ARC Raiders, developed by Embark Studios, has a rating of 11953/100, priced at .99 with a 50% discount. High On Life 2, developed by Squanch Games, Inc., has a rating of 2090/100, priced at .99. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, developed by GSC Game World, has a rating of 7190/100, priced at .99 with a 30% discount after Free Play Days. Little Nightmares III, developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc., has a rating of 592/100, priced at .99. Rogue Waters, developed by Tripwire Interactive LLC, has a rating of 45/100, priced at .99 with a 75% discount during Free Play Days.
AhnLab V3 Scores Perfect 18 in Global Antivirus Test
Tech Optimizer
October 2, 2026

AhnLab V3 Scores Perfect 18 in Global Antivirus Test

AhnLab’s V3 security software achieved a perfect score of 18 points in AV-TEST’s evaluation for antivirus software targeting the Windows operating system, conducted for July-August 2026. The evaluated products were V3 Endpoint Security and V3 Internet Security. AV-TEST assesses security products based on protection, performance, and usability, with each category scoring up to 6 points. AhnLab has participated in AV-TEST’s evaluations since 2013 and competes with major security companies like Microsoft, Kaspersky, and Bitdefender.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site
AppWizard
September 9, 2026

Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site

Localthunk, the creator of the game Balatro, clarified that a project speculated to be connected to Balatro is not affiliated with it and that he is currently working on a content update for Balatro. Exophase has reported a surge of achievement lists, including unverified titles like Persona 6, Deus Ex Remastered, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Persona 6's achievements list has raised concerns about potential spoilers, as Atlus has not released any gameplay footage. There are rumors of a follow-up to Balatro being non-existent and credible rumors of a new campaign titled The Tarnished Mirror for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered. Squadron 42, the single-player campaign of Star Citizen, may be coming to Steam, following a delay to Q2 2027. Other notable achievements for established titles have also surfaced.
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