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AppWizard

May 29, 2026

Two Steam Games Are 100% Free for Less Than 24 Hours

Steam users can currently access two free games: Drift86, available until June 3, and Bunny Guys, available until May 29. Drift86 is an arcade racing game from 2019 with a 90% approval rating based on 1,722 reviews, while Bunny Guys is a 2023 parkour game with an 83% approval rating. Drift86 is categorized as "Playable" on the Steam Deck, and Bunny Guys is marked as "Unknown."

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Controversial racer Lego 2K Drive is getting delisted soon, with its servers set to be shutdown in 2027

Lego 2K Drive is set to be delisted on May 19, 2026, three years after its launch. The multiplayer features will become inactive on May 31, 2027, due to the expiration of vehicle licenses and possibly insufficient revenue. The game will still allow single-player access after the shutdown. The game was well-received for its open-world racing and vehicle customization but faced criticism for its monetization strategy.

TrendTechie

May 11, 2026

Ранний слив года? Forza Horizon 6 оказалась на торрентах за неделю до релиза из-за ошибки в Steam

Forza Horizon 6 was inadvertently made accessible to gamers more than a week before its official release due to developers publishing an unencrypted repository of game files on Steam, totaling over 155 GB. Users began exploring the game’s content and launching the arcade racing experience after the leak. The official release is still scheduled for May 19, with Premium edition owners gaining access on May 15, and it will also be available to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

AppWizard

April 22, 2026

I’m sick of breaking the bank buying AAA games, so I’ve hunted down overlooked alternatives to 2026’s biggest games

Rockstar Games has invested over a billion dollars into the development of Grand Theft Auto 6. Alternatives to this game include Sleeping Dogs, which offers an open-world crime experience. Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem celebrates three decades of survival horror, while Cozy Pal Games provides a budget-friendly horror adventure. Pokémon Pokopia has gained recent success, with alternatives like Before the Green Moon offering a nostalgic farming sim experience. Forza Horizon 6 promises stunning visuals, and Wreckreation serves as a budget-friendly racing alternative. Death Stranding 2 is noted for its innovative gameplay, with Clone Escape providing a unique survival experience.

BetaBeacon

April 13, 2026

Pixel X Racer: Retro-Style Drag Racing Arcade Game Debuts on iOS and Android

Pixel X Racer is a new mobile arcade racing game with retro pixel graphics and deep car customization options. It offers players the chance to build their ultimate pixel car garage and compete in various game modes, including real-time multiplayer. The game has received positive feedback and promises future updates with more content.

AppWizard

March 23, 2026

Screamer Review: A New Benchmark for Racing Game Artistry

Screamer is an arcade racing game developed by Milestone, set in a vibrant cyberpunk world. It features a unique dual-stick control scheme, where the left stick steers and the right stick facilitates drifts. The game includes two meters: Sync, which acts as a boost mechanic, and Entropy, which allows vehicles to become invincible for a short time. Players can customize 15 fictional cars and race on 32 tracks across four environments. The game supports online multiplayer for up to 16 players and split-screen for up to four players. It is powered by Unreal Engine 5 and features a mix of licensed and original music. Screamer is priced at .99, with a Digital Deluxe Edition available for .99, and is set to release on March 26, 2026, with early access for the Deluxe Edition on March 23. The game has received a score of 9/10.

AppWizard

January 12, 2026

AU Deals: Today’s Best Value Game Deals on Console and PC Hunted Down for You

Assassin's Creed Chronicles India celebrates its tenth anniversary, while Lost Planet turns 18. Discounts for Nintendo Switch include: - Crisis Core: FF7 Reunion (-45%) - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope (-35%) - Diablo III Eternal Collection (-27%) - Hot Wheels Unleashed (-85%) - This War of Mine Complete Edition (-90%) Discounts for Xbox include: - Assassin's Creed Mirage (-69%) - Persona 5 Royal (-51%) - Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-63%) - Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate (-32%) - Star Wars Squadrons (-38%) - For Xbox One: Dishonored 2 (-77%), Spyro Reignited Trilogy (-37%), Diablo III Eternal Collection (-59%) Discounts for PlayStation include: - Ghost of Yotei (-13%) - Spider-Man: Miles Morales (-48%) - Elden Ring (-53%) - Returnal (-43%) - Tekken 8 (-45%) - For PS4: BioShock Collection (-57%), Persona 5 Strikers (-58%), Batman: Arkham Collection (-90%) Discounts for PC include: - Pacific Drive (-60%) - South Park: The Fractured but Whole (-70%) - SteamWorld Dig 2 (-94%) - A Plague Tale: Innocence (-80%) - Little Nightmares Complete Edition (-75%) LEGO deals include: - Minecraft: The Creeper (-29%) - 3in1 Wild Animals Panda (-35%) - V-19 Torrent Starfighter (-30%) - Balrog Book Nook (-25%)

AppWizard

September 2, 2025

San Francisco Rush 2049 Gets Arcade-Perfect Fan Port on PC

An unofficial native port of the arcade racing games San Francisco Rush: The Rock and San Francisco Rush 2049, named Project R, is available for PC users on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Players need to obtain the game's ROM file as the project does not include any game assets. The technical requirements include a dedicated or integrated GPU supporting Vulkan 1.2 and a CPU meeting the x86-64-v2 microarchitecture level. Project R supports gamepads and wheel setups but not keyboard and mouse functionality. The latest version, V0.7.1, includes improvements such as a refined world object rendering system, faster texture conversion functions, and consistently high-detail rendering of player car models in SF2049. Project R can be downloaded via a provided link, and a video showcasing the game is available for viewing.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

New Epic Games Store Free Game Is One of Its Highest-Rated Games of 2025

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games this week: Machinarium and Make Way. Users have until September 4 to claim these games, which will remain in their library permanently once acquired. Machinarium, released in 2009, has a Metacritic score of 88 and a 96% approval rating on Steam. It is an action-adventure game where players help a robot named Josef rescue his girlfriend Berta. Make Way, a 2023 release, has a Metacritic score of 83 and a 93% approval rating on Steam. It is a top-down multiplayer racing game with a track creator feature. Machinarium typically costs .99, while Make Way is priced at .99.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

3 PC Games Now Free on Steam for 48 Hours Only

Three premium PC games are available for free on Steam until August 4: 1. Kitchen Wars - A party game for 2-8 players, currently in Steam Early Access, with an 86% approval rating. It is priced at .99 and has "Unknown" compatibility with the Steam Deck. 2. Dracomaton - A top-down roguelike bullet hell game released in 2023, with a 97% approval rating and typically priced at .99. It allows players to switch between various playstyles and is compatible with the Steam Deck as "Playable." 3. Barro GT - An arcade racing game released in 2022, with an 84% approval rating and nearly 600 user reviews. It is usually priced at .99 and is categorized as "Playable" on the Steam Deck.