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Fortnite and Minecraft fun hits the road in party truck
AppWizard
October 20, 2025

Fortnite and Minecraft fun hits the road in party truck

Gaming Parties 2U is a family-owned gaming van business based in Lowestoft, offering a mobile gaming experience across Suffolk and Norfolk. The van features four gaming consoles, including an Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5, connected to 43” LED Ultra HD TVs, accommodating up to 12 players. The company is launching a partnership with the Spring Tide pub and restaurant in Lowestoft to combine gaming events with food. A free gaming event is scheduled for October 25 on the High Street, funded by Lowestoft Town Council. Inquiries for hiring the service can be made via email or their website.
Xbox confirms brand new games releasing this week - and there's 18 of them
AppWizard
June 30, 2025

Xbox confirms brand new games releasing this week – and there’s 18 of them

Xbox is set to release 18 new games from June 30 to July 4 across its consoles and platforms. Game Releases: - 30 June - Mystic Pathways: Crystal Quest (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - 1 July - Irem Collection Vol. 3 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - No Heroes Here 2 (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - 2 July - Mecha BREAK (Xbox Series X/S, PC) - Arena Renovation (Xbox Series X/S) - Dead of Darkness (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - Mystic Thief - Elemental Conquest (Xbox Series X/S) - Rally Arcade Classics (Xbox Series X/S) - SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off Extra Krusty Edition (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 3 July - Music Drive: Chase the Beat (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - 4 July - Aery: Titans of the Future (Xbox Series X/S) - All the Words She Wrote (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Beat of Life (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Farm Together 2 (Xbox Series X/S) - Frozen Axe (Xbox Series X/S) - Golf Guys (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC) - Hexa Road (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One) - Novel Rogue (Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC)
GeForce NOW Adds Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forever Skies and 9 More Games This Week
AppWizard
April 17, 2025

GeForce NOW Adds Hunt: Showdown 1896, Forever Skies and 9 More Games This Week

NVIDIA has updated its cloud streaming platform, GeForce NOW, by adding 11 new PC games, including notable titles such as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Forever Skies. Hunt: Showdown 1896, developed by Crytek, is a horror-themed extraction shooter that has been enhanced with updates to the CryEngine, featuring NVIDIA DLSS Super Resolution, DirectX 12 support, HDR display compatibility, and multi-bounce global illumination. The game is set to receive a new DLC titled Last of the Herd, introducing the Plains Warden playable character and a new weapon, the Herd Thinner. Forever Skies, a first-person sci-fi survival game from Far From Home, has launched its version 1.0 after nearly two years in early access, bringing new content including the final chapter of the narrative, new biomes, colossal creatures, and various collectibles. It also features new tools, resources, crafting recipes, and performance enhancements with NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation. The complete list of new additions to GeForce NOW includes: - Forever Skies (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Night Is Coming (New release on Steam, available April 14) - Hunt: Showdown 1896 (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 15) - Crime Scene Cleaner (New release on Xbox, available on PC Game Pass April 17) - Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (New release on Steam, available April 17) - Tempest Rising (New release on Steam, Advanced Access starts April 17) - Aimlabs (Steam) - ContractVille (Steam) - Gedonia 2 (Steam) - MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics (Steam) - Path of Exile 2 (Epic Games Store)
Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 10, 2025)
AppWizard
February 10, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (February 10, 2025)

Steam releases approximately a dozen new games daily. The following games are highlighted: 1. Studio System: Guardian Angel - Release Date: February 5 - Developer: alreti circle 2. Slender Threads - Release Date: February 6 - Developer: Optillusion - Genre: Psychological horror point-and-click adventure. 3. While Waiting - Release Date: February 6 - Developer: Optillusion - Features: Rewards players for doing nothing, with a comedic tone. 4. World End Diner - Release Date: February 4 - Developer: Andymente - Setting: Post-apocalyptic diner management game with 16-bit graphics. 5. Looney Landers - Release Date: February 6 - Developer: pixel games SARL-SI - Genre: Local multiplayer party game with retro graphics.
The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners
AppWizard
December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong
Top 10 Dreamcast games ranked and how to play them on PS5, Xbox and PC
AppWizard
September 23, 2024

Top 10 Dreamcast games ranked and how to play them on PS5, Xbox and PC

The SEGA Dreamcast recently celebrated its 25-year anniversary in North America, having launched on September 9, 1999, with the UK anniversary on October 14. The Dreamcast developed a loyal following despite its brief market presence and is known for its exceptional games. A curated list of top ten games includes: 10. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 - A widely acclaimed game available in remastered form on modern platforms. 9. Resident Evil Code Veronica - Offers chilling scares and an intriguing plot, with an updated version available on modern consoles. 8. Skies of Arcadia - A highly regarded RPG known for its visuals and combat, with alternatives available on modern platforms. 7. Jet Set Radio - Celebrated for its visuals and soundtrack, playable on modern Xbox platforms and Steam. 6. Crazy Taxi - A fast-paced game set in a vibrant city, available on modern Xbox platforms but with a different soundtrack.
New retro PC gaming launches: A playable Tetris documentary, over a dozen Capcom fighting games, and more
AppWizard
August 28, 2024

New retro PC gaming launches: A playable Tetris documentary, over a dozen Capcom fighting games, and more

In recent weeks, several developer showcases have revealed classic titles set for release in 2024 and 2025, including games that have not been available for PC players for nearly two decades or have never been localized in English. Capcom has announced numerous ports, including the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, which features Capcom vs. SNK titles and the Power Stone series, launching next year on Steam and modern consoles. The Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics will be available on September 12, and a bundle of two Ace Attorney series games will launch on September 6, with a demo currently accessible. Microsoft will release Age of Mythology: Retold on September 4, with the premium edition available immediately. The original Resident Evil 2 has been released on GOG, with plans to re-release the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 3. Konami has announced a bundle of three Castlevania games for Steam and plans to remaster the first two Suikoden RPG entries, set for March 6. Digital Eclipse will release Tetris Forever, celebrating the 40th anniversary of Tetris, later this year on Steam and GOG. Pre-orders for the remake of Dragon Quest III are available, with a launch date of November 14, and plans to remake the first two entries in the series next year.
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