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AppWizard
March 4, 2026
Lost Judgment features a narrative centered around a serial killer targeting former school bullies, exploring the consequences of bullying. Players engage in various light-hearted activities such as skateboarding, building battle robots, and participating in dance tournaments, contrasting with the game's darker themes. The storyline follows Yagami as he investigates bullying in a school, focusing on motivations behind crimes rather than just solving them. The game includes rich side activities, such as advising a high school club and participating in competitions, enhancing player engagement. Combat mechanics feature three fighting styles: Crane, Tiger, and Snake, allowing for strategic gameplay. The Kaito Files expansion introduces new combat styles and a substantial storyline. The future of the Judgment series is uncertain due to issues surrounding the actor's image rights and the departure of a key developer.
AppWizard
March 1, 2026
Developer Glass Bottom Games has announced its upcoming title, Verminsteel, an anthropomorphic hack-and-slash action game set to launch on PC via Steam in 2027. The game features players as a crow warrior fighting against occupying forces, utilizing various weapons and engaging in battles across the Fragarian countryside. Players can also play as other characters, rally allies, and upgrade weapons. The game emphasizes community themes and has been developed without the use of generative AI.
AppWizard
February 28, 2026
Begraved is a co-op game developed by Grip Jaw, featuring a blend of cozy gameplay and horror elements. Players embark on missions in dungeons, collecting treasures to sell to a character called the Taxman. The game allows for customization of a hideout, which serves as a central hub for missions and social interaction. Players can revive allies at designated points and float as ghosts to assist teammates. The game includes a selfie camera for fun interactions. The demo is currently available and may contain bugs, as it is an early version.
AppWizard
February 26, 2026
Glass Bottom Games has announced their new project, Verminsteel, an anthropomorphic hack-and-slash action game featuring a crow protagonist. The game is set for release on PC via Steam in 2027. Players will use a variety of weapons, including swords and frying pans, to battle against enemy forces and rescue townsfolk. The game emphasizes community and collaboration, with players able to recruit allies and utilize their unique skills. Key features include a deep combat system, squad maneuvers, and weapon upgrades. Glass Bottom Games confirmed that no generative AI was used in the game's development. An announcement trailer is available for viewing.
AppWizard
February 19, 2026
Guardians of the Wild Sky is a new role-playing game that combines exploration similar to No Man’s Sky with storytelling akin to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Players can interact with mystical beings called Guardians and build settlements while navigating customizable airships across a landscape of floating biomes. A demo for the game is currently available for PC users, featuring a curated portion of the game that emphasizes exploration, building, and progression. The full game will have a map of approximately 800 square kilometers, while the demo allows players to create custom worlds, playable solo or cooperatively with up to 10 players. Players have eight hours to explore the demo before starting anew in a fresh world. Early feedback has been positive, highlighting the game's aesthetics and mechanics. The game does not have a confirmed release date yet, but the demo can be downloaded from Steam.
AppWizard
February 18, 2026
Tripwire Presents, in collaboration with developer Arctic Hazard, has released NORSE: Oath of Blood, a Viking-themed turn-based tactical game set in Dark Age Norway, available on Windows PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The standard edition is priced at .99, while the Special Edition, which includes the Kievan War armor set and Ulfberht sword, is priced at .99, both currently discounted by 15% as part of a sale on Steam until February 24. Versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S are in development for a planned release this Spring. Players assume the role of Gunnar, a young warrior seeking vengeance for his father's murder, and will build a settlement, gather allies, and engage in tactical battles against rival clans.
AppWizard
February 17, 2026
Styx: Blades of Greed is set to release on February 19, 2026, and will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Series S. The game focuses on stealth gameplay, encouraging players to navigate intricate environments without being detected. It was reviewed on a high-performance PC with a 5070 Ti graphics card, Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. The PC download is priced at .99 on Fanatical.
AppWizard
February 16, 2026
The latest update in Overwatch's Reign of Talon chapter has introduced five new heroes, the most significant addition since the game's launch. The current tier list categorizes 50 characters by role, with Domina being notably powerful, and Sigma remaining a top choice in competitive play. Other dominant tank characters include D.Va, Zarya, and Ramattra, while Winston is favored against unprepared teams. New heroes Anran and Emre are well-balanced, but established characters like Sojourn, Ashe, Cassidy, and Bastion continue to perform strongly. Vendetta has the highest win rate at approximately 55%. In the support category, Jetpack Cat is highlighted for her mobility and healing, while Mizuki is more situational. The top heroes by win rate are Vendetta (55.6%), Domina (54.4%), Mizuki (54.2%), Zenyatta (53.1%), and Doomfist (52.9%). Lower pick rate heroes often have higher win rates, emphasizing the need for mastery over popular choices.
AppWizard
February 12, 2026
Cococucumber has released the first playable demo of Echo Generation 2, available for download on PC and Xbox consoles. In the demo, players control Sister M, who must escape the FST organization using her supernatural abilities and a new tactical combat system that allows for personalized deck building. Echo Generation 2 is scheduled for launch in 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox for PC, Xbox Cloud, Xbox Game Pass, and PC (Steam). Players can wishlist the game on Steam and Xbox, and follow Cococucumber on social media for updates. Cococucumber is an indie studio based in Toronto, co-led by Martin Gauvreau and Vanessa Chia, known for developing games like Planet of the Eyes, Riverbond, Ravenlok, and the original Echo Generation.
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