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The 10 best games of all time on PC
AppWizard
August 30, 2025

The 10 best games of all time on PC

Video games have evolved significantly, with the personal computer playing a crucial role in the industry's growth. PC gaming is appreciated for its flexibility, diverse hardware configurations, extensive modability, and nearly 40 years of backwards compatibility. A selection of the best PC games based on Metacritic scores includes: - Disco Elysium: Score 97/100, known for its narrative design and player choices. - Half-Life 2: Score 96/100, celebrated for its innovative physics and storytelling. - Grand Theft Auto 5: Score 96/100, features a compelling single-player narrative and a vast online world. - Baldur's Gate 3: Score 96/100, recognized as a masterclass in role-playing games with community-driven updates. - BioShock: Score 96/100, blends first-person shooting with action-adventure elements and a strong morality system. - Persona 5 Royal: Score 95/100, balances dungeon exploration with a social life in a turn-based RPG format. - Portal 2: Score 95/100, known for its innovative puzzle design and engaging narrative. - The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim: Score 94/100, offers vast replayability and extensive modding options. - Mass Effect 2: Score 94/100, noted for its impactful storytelling and memorable ending. - Sid Meier's Civilization 2: Score 94/100, a classic strategy game that remains popular despite its limited availability on modern platforms.
PC Game 100% Free on Steam for 24 Hours
AppWizard
August 28, 2025

PC Game 100% Free on Steam for 24 Hours

Steam has introduced a new free game, Dead in Bermuda, available for 24 hours until August 29. The game, a survival management title released in 2015 by Ishtar Games, has not been offered for free before and typically costs .99. It features a group of eight survivors on an island after a plane crash, where players manage tasks, develop survival skills, and explore for resources. The game has a 71% approval rating from 333 user reviews, with an average playtime of around 10 hours. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as "Unknown."
Riot Games cancels its response to Minecraft, Hytale is cancelled
AppWizard
June 24, 2025

Riot Games cancels its response to Minecraft, Hytale is cancelled

Riot Games has officially announced the cancellation of Hytale, a highly anticipated project developed in collaboration with Hypixel Studios. The game's development faced significant challenges, leading to the decision to halt its progress, as stated by Hypixel Studios CEO Aaron “Noxy” Donaghey. The studio is also set to close in the coming months. This cancellation adds to Riot Games' history of discontinuing various projects, including Pool Party, which was a crossover fighting game, and Project F, a proposed MMO with no recent updates. Additionally, 2XKO, which had undergone beta testing, remains uncertain regarding its future release.
Former Piranha Bytes veterans unveil their new dungeon crawler, and it's tripping my Arx Fatalis alarms in all the right ways
AppWizard
February 25, 2025

Former Piranha Bytes veterans unveil their new dungeon crawler, and it’s tripping my Arx Fatalis alarms in all the right ways

Former Piranha Bytes creative director Björn Pankratz and game designer Jennifer Pankratz have established Pithead Studio, launched in July 2024. Their inaugural project, Cralon, is an "authentic 3D dungeon crawler" with RPG and adventure elements, featuring a demon hunter who falls into an ancient mine and must navigate challenges to escape, aided by "creatures of the shaft."
Don't sleep on Infinity Nikki's stylist battles like I did—they're secretly one of the coolest parts of the game
AppWizard
December 9, 2024

Don’t sleep on Infinity Nikki’s stylist battles like I did—they’re secretly one of the coolest parts of the game

In Infinity Nikki, styling battles initially appeared as a minor gameplay element overshadowed by adventure aspects. However, they revealed themselves to be a blend of creativity and charm. The battles involved scoring high with themed attire and featured lengthy cutscenes. The lore became richer as players encountered factions like the Golden Daisies and Ebony Scissors, and tensions within Beyond the Basics regarding the Sovereign's leadership. A mission led to a basement bar where players interacted with the Sovereign's lackeys. The final confrontation with Aderinna, the Sovereign of Cool, was a theatrical performance, showcasing dramatic elements and campy charm. This experience deepened the narrative, leading players into new tales involving banshees and eerie melodies, contrasting with the initially cozy gameplay.
Hands On With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A Hopeful Hat Trick
AppWizard
October 29, 2024

Hands On With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A Hopeful Hat Trick

The game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," set to launch on December 9 for PCs and Xbox, features a storyline where Indiana Jones, as a professor at Marshall College, investigates a Latin-speaking priest who has stolen an ancient artifact. The gameplay includes stealth mechanics, hand-to-hand combat, and puzzle-solving elements, with a narrative that leads Indy to Vatican City amidst hostile soldiers. The game aims to capture the adventurous spirit of the Indiana Jones franchise while introducing new challenges and environments. The experience includes familiar characters and references from the films, although some gameplay mechanics have been noted as inconsistent. A PlayStation 5 version is expected to release in the spring.
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