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AppWizard
October 20, 2026

Coming to XBOX Game Pass: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, The Séance of Blake Manor, and More

- Sandustry (Game Preview) (PC) – October 21: Available with Game Pass Premium, Ultimate, and PC Game Pass. - Dodo Duckie (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 22: Accessible through Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. - Scramble Knights Online (Game Preview) (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 26: Available on day one with XBOX Game Pass. - The Séance of Blake Manor (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 27: Included in Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. - Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 29: Part of Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. - Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted (Cloud, Console, and PC) – October 29: Available for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. - Terrible Lizards (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – October 29: Launching on day one with XBOX Game Pass. - Pit of Goblin (Cloud, XBOX Series X|S, and PC) – November 3: Included in Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. - The Elder Scrolls Online: Season 2 Update: Echoes of Skyrim – October 21: Includes new solo dungeons and gameplay enhancements. - The Finals: Welcome Pack – Available Now: Accessible to Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass subscribers. - World of Tanks Modern Armor: XP Stock – November 3: Available for Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass. - Leaving October 31: Day of the Tentacle Remastered, Dead Static Drive, Deep Rock Galactic, Full Throttle Remastered, Grim Fandango Remastered, Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, Wartales, Wildgate. - Leaving November 10: Football Manager 26 (PC) and Football Manager 26 – Console Edition (Cloud, Console, and PC).
PS5 open-world RPG lands rave 9/10 score, as game praised as the next Minecraft
AppWizard
October 20, 2026

PS5 open-world RPG lands rave 9/10 score, as game praised as the next Minecraft

Enshrouded has transitioned from early access to a full launch on PC and PlayStation 5, receiving a Metacritic score of 89 and a 4.81-star rating on the PlayStation Store. Developed by Keen Games, it features both solo and cooperative gameplay, set in the kingdom of Embervale, where players face the Shroud, a threatening fog. The game includes a handcrafted map with quests and exploration opportunities, allowing players to level up, unlock skills, and gather resources. Reviews highlight its successful integration of survival crafting mechanics with ARPG exploration, with scores of 90 from GamingBolt and a perfect score from Try Hard Guides. Many players consider it a worthy successor to Minecraft, emphasizing its innovative approach to voxel-based gameplay. 92% of players on the PlayStation Store rated it five stars.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review
AppWizard
October 10, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Review

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is developed by Mojang and Double Eleven, published by Xbox Game Studios and Mojang. It is available on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5, with a release date of September 29, 2026, priced at £24.99. The game serves as an accessible introduction to the action RPG genre, targeting younger audiences, particularly Minecraft fans. It features a semi-open-world structure, allowing exploration of various areas, but the main quest line and side quests can be completed in approximately seven to ten hours. Combat mechanics are straightforward, with rapid loot acquisition and a system that can frustrate players due to hidden stats. The narrative involves ill-intentioned Illagers and lacks variety in quests. The game includes a co-op mode for up to four players and cross-platform online play, but players cannot transfer offline characters online. The Deluxe Edition includes additional content such as a Soul Cape, hero skins, and access to DLC packs.
The Witcher 3's remaster just brought it to a new all-time concurrent player count peak
AppWizard
October 4, 2026

The Witcher 3’s remaster just brought it to a new all-time concurrent player count peak

The Witcher 3 has been remastered, attracting a peak of 123,359 concurrent players on Steam, a significant increase from over 30,000 in August. The original game, launched in 2015, received a score of 92% from critics. The remaster is available for free to existing owners and is currently half price during Steam's autumn sale. It includes new features, visual upgrades, and compatibility upgrades for popular mods. Guides are available to help players personalize Geralt's style.
Fans React To Minecraft’s Upcoming New Dimension 'The Sift'
AppWizard
September 28, 2026

Fans React To Minecraft’s Upcoming New Dimension ‘The Sift’

Mojang hosted Minecraft Live, revealing developments including Minecraft Dungeons II and new icy biomes. The most notable announcement was the introduction of a new dimension called "the Sift," which will be added after 14 years. The Sift features a vibrant, cotton candy-colored aesthetic with elements like pink weeds and a blue bunny, contrasting with the darker themes of previous updates. It will be included in the core game in 2027 but will first appear in Dungeons II. Discussions among players are mixed, with some expressing excitement and others skepticism about its design.
The Blood of Dawnwalker Suffers From Major Stutters and a 30FPS Cinematic Cap
AppWizard
September 3, 2026

The Blood of Dawnwalker Suffers From Major Stutters and a 30FPS Cinematic Cap

Bandai Namco has released a new game titled The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed using Unreal Engine 5. Players are experiencing significant stuttering issues, particularly in the village area, which affects gameplay in this third-person action RPG. The game features a 30FPS cap on cinematic cutscenes, although some decision-based cutscenes run at an unlocked framerate. The prologue area runs smoothly, but performance deteriorates in the village, with frame rates dropping to 45-50FPS at Native 4K resolution. Enabling DLSS Quality allows for a consistent frame rate above 60FPS. The game's visual fidelity does not meet expectations for titles using the same engine, indicating potential optimization issues. A comprehensive performance analysis is forthcoming, testing various AMD and NVIDIA GPUs.
Bloodborne meets The Legend of Zelda: pixel adventure Tearscape released on Android and iOS
BetaBeacon
August 31, 2026

Bloodborne meets The Legend of Zelda: pixel adventure Tearscape released on Android and iOS

NERDS TAKE OVER studio has recently launched Tearscape, a gothic action RPG, on Android and iOS platforms. The game features pixel graphics reminiscent of classic Game Boy Color games and offers players a two-dimensional top-down adventure in a world inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Metroidvanias, with a dark and eerie atmosphere similar to Bloodborne.
Elden Ring players are hard at work putting the new Tarnished Edition DLC's new gear to the test
AppWizard
August 29, 2026

Elden Ring players are hard at work putting the new Tarnished Edition DLC’s new gear to the test

The Tarnished Edition of Elden Ring has introduced new armor sets, weapons, and starting classes, prompting players to experiment with the game's mechanics. Notable player SaxSlaveGael demonstrated the effectiveness of a new sword's Muleta skill against the boss Gaius, while Ilamahradeys showcased the sword's power by nearly depleting the health of the Full-Grown Fallingstar Beast with a single jab. Players are also focusing on aesthetics, with the "fashion souls" concept thriving, as seen with admiration for a new chestpiece from the Idus starting class. Additionally, the heavy armor class introduced in the DLC has gained attention for its enhanced vigor and strength stats, beneficial for melee characters. The excitement for the Tarnished Edition reflects players' eagerness to explore the new content.
Tarae: The Unbound is an 'Eastern dark fantasy' action RPG, and I for one am here for K-Diablo
AppWizard
August 25, 2026

Tarae: The Unbound is an ‘Eastern dark fantasy’ action RPG, and I for one am here for K-Diablo

Many enthusiasts are experiencing fatigue towards the action role-playing game (ARPG) genre. The trailer for Tarae: The Unbound was revealed during Gamescom 2026, showcasing a fresh aesthetic that diverges from typical dark themes in ARPGs. The game promises a vibrant reimagining of Eastern mythology and folklore, featuring battles set against serene Buddhist temples and formidable foes inspired by East Asian monster illustrations. One character class includes an elderly gentleman wielding a matchlock gun that fires rapidly. Tarae: The Unbound is set to be released on December 11 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
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