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AppWizard

December 20, 2025

My top 12 handheld games I played in 2025 — Indies and AAA titles I recommend for Steam Deck, Xbox Ally X, Legion Go 2, and more

- Little Kitty, Big City: A whimsical game where players navigate city streets as a cat, runs well on handhelds and is Steam Deck verified. - Amber Isle: A cozy game allowing players to create a dinosaur character and craft, marked as Playable for Steam Deck, though some text is small. - Kingdom of Night: An engaging game with 80s-inspired pixel art and combat, set in Miami, Arizona, Steam Deck verified. - PowerWash Simulator: An addictive game about cleaning surfaces, Steam Deck verified. - The Plucky Squire: A game where players leap from book pages into the real world, runs beautifully on Steam Deck and is Steam Deck verified. - My Little Puppy: A heartfelt game about a dog searching for its owner in the afterlife, Steam Deck verified. - Blue Prince: A roguelike puzzle game set in a mansion, marked as Playable for Steam Deck, though some text can be hard to read. - Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo: An adventure puzzle game featuring a snake assisting souls, Steam Deck verified. - Baldur's Gate 3: Acclaimed as 2023's Game of the Year, runs beautifully on handheld devices and is Steam Deck verified. - Dave the Diver: A game combining underwater exploration with sushi restaurant management, Steam Deck verified. - Minecraft: Runs well on handhelds with adjustments, but is not Steam Deck verified. - Immortals Fenyx Rising: An open-world RPG inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, marked as Playable on Steam Deck. - Horizon Zero Dawn: A favorite game with a captivating story, Steam Deck verified. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: An award-winning game with improved performance after an update, Steam Deck verified. - Xbox Game Pass: Offers a vast library of titles perfect for handhelds.

AppWizard

November 29, 2025

LEGO Black Friday 2025 Sale: Best Deals On MARIO, FORTNITE, And MINECRAFT Sets

The LEGO Black Friday 2025 sale has started, offering significant discounts on a variety of sets for three days. The only Super Mario set on sale is the Battle with Roy at Peach's Castle, which includes 738 pieces and three figures: Roy, a Chain Chomp, and Toad. Target features a broader selection of LEGO Mario sets and discounts on various LEGO sets, including those from the Super Mario, Animal Crossing, Fortnite, and Minecraft collections. The Aloy & Varl vs. Shell-Walker & Sawtooth set from Horizon is available for .99, a 20% discount. Walmart and Best Buy may also have discounts during this event.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

From Borderlands 4 to Expedition 33, Fanatical’s Black Friday prices are cheaper than Steam

Steam is not hosting its own Black Friday sale, but Fanatical is offering a Black Friday sale with various game discounts. Notable titles include: - Borderlands 4: .99 (£41.99, 30% off) - Dynasty Warriors: Origins: .59 (£41.59, 36% off) - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: .23 (£30.23, 28% off) - V Rising: .23 (£11.23, 62% off) - Marvel's Spider-Man 2: .49 (£35.49, 29% off) - Ghostrunner 2: .59 (£5.59, 84% off) - Horizon: Forbidden West - Complete Edition: .39 (46% off) - The Precinct: .74 (£13.74, 45% off) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: .49 (£38.49, 45% off) Fanatical's Flash Deals will feature three discounted titles daily from November 21, 2025, to November 30, 2025.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

How Was THIS the First Game I Finished on My New PC?

The author recently upgraded to a new gaming PC and completed LEGO Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly game part of Sony's 2024 initiative. The game, built on Unreal Engine 5, has faced criticism for its system requirements and performance issues, but it performed well on the author's PC, especially with Nvidia's DLSS 4. The game features high production value and effective use of lighting and environmental detail, although it condenses a longer narrative into a shorter format. It was developed by Studio Gobo and Sony, not the usual TT Games team. The author created a document to track completed games and noted that LEGO Horizon Adventures is the only entry so far. The review was self-funded, with no compensation received from developers.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Horizon Forbidden West gets rare, hefty discount

The price of Horizon Forbidden West has dropped from £49.99 to £25.99 on CD Keys, marking the lowest price observed in some time. The game is set six months after Horizon Zero Dawn and follows the protagonist, Aloy, as she uncovers the origins of a mysterious plague in a post-apocalyptic landscape. The Complete Edition includes additional content such as the Burning Shores story expansion. This offer is available for players in the UK and is expected to sell out quickly.

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

Horizon actor says she is worried over AI in game development

Ashly Burch, the voice of Aloy in the Horizon series, expressed concerns about the increasing use of artificial intelligence in game development. In a TikTok post, she discussed a leaked tech demo from Guerrilla Games that featured an AI-generated version of her character. Although Guerrilla assured her that her performance and data were not used in the demo, Burch's worries extend to the future of game performance as an art form. Her concerns are amplified by the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which focuses on the implications of AI technology in the gaming industry and seeks protections against its potential misuse.

AppWizard

December 22, 2024

Metacritic’s list of top 10 PC games of 2024

2024 saw a significant rise in PC gaming, with major support from Sony and Microsoft. The top 10 PC games recognized by Gamespot’s Metacritic include: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - An expansion featuring a new area, adversaries, and deeper lore. 2. Tekken 8 - A continuation of the fighting game series with stunning graphics and dynamic gameplay. 3. God of War Ragnarok - A sequel with an engaging story and new mechanics, continuing the legacy of the franchise. 4. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - A sequel with an emotional narrative and polished gameplay, featuring Danny Trejo. 5. Destiny 2: The Final Shape - A milestone in the Destiny saga, enhancing RPG elements and concluding the Light and Darkness Saga. 6. Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition - The PC release of the sequel with stunning visuals and an engaging narrative. 7. Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut - An enhanced PC version of the samurai game with improved graphics and additional content. 8. Silent Hill 2 - A remake that honors the original while enriching its lore. 9. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - A game that celebrates Indiana Jones with cinematic flair and engaging puzzles. 10. Crusader Kings III: Roads to Power - An expansion adding new mechanics and features to the strategy game.

BetaBeacon

December 11, 2024

Best Video Games in 2024 on Android, iOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch

Platforms such as PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, and Xbox Series have released several video games in 2024.

AppWizard

November 23, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn free download quietly released

Horizon Zero Dawn has received a significant update, now available for download. The game, originally launched on the PlayStation 4 in 2017, introduced players to the character Aloy. The franchise continued with the sequel, Horizon Forbidden West, in 2022, and the expansion, Burning Shores, in 2023. This year, a remaster of the original game has been released, developed by Nixxes Software, distinct from Guerrilla Games. The remaster features enhanced visuals and new gameplay options, including Auto Pickup and a Colour Blind Mode. Patch 1.3 has also been released for the PC version, addressing bugs and issues with the DualSense controller's rumble feature. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is now available on both PC and PlayStation 5.