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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.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

This sci-fi horror racer is one of my favorite PC games, and it’s currently going for less than a fiver during the Steam racing fest

Distance debuted in 2018, featuring a blend of grimy sci-fi aesthetics and arcade racing gameplay. It includes an extensive campaign with psychedelic visuals and precision racing mechanics, offering a variety of tracks and Steam Workshop support for user-generated content. The game has both online and splitscreen multiplayer options but is noted for its captivating single-player experience. Recently, Distance's price dropped to .49 on Steam. The Steam Racing Fest has introduced various racing games on sale, including Distance, Redout, and Trackmania, encouraging players to explore beyond mainstream titles.

AppWizard

July 6, 2025

Former Forza dev says original Motorsport series died in Microsoft’s cuts, but Forza Horizon lives on

Former Forza content coordinator Fred Russell announced on Facebook that the Forza Motorsport series has been effectively discontinued following Microsoft's mass layoffs, which reportedly affected up to 50% of Turn 10 Studios' workforce. Russell confirmed that the Forza Horizon spinoff will continue. The Forza Motorsport series currently holds a "Mixed" rating on Steam, while Forza Horizon 5 received a 90% score from PC Gamer.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Best April 2025 games releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC

- The Last of Us Part II Remastered is set to release on PC on April 3, 2025. - South of Midnight will launch on Xbox and PC on April 8, 2025. - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is scheduled for release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on April 24, 2025. - Days Gone Remastered will be available on PS5, PC, and as a digital version for PS4 on April 25, 2025. - Forza Horizon 5 will be released on PS5 on April 29, 2025.

AppWizard

February 22, 2025

5 best racing games to play on PC (2025) | Esports News – The Times of India

Forza Horizon 5 features diverse gameplay modes, breathtaking visuals, and a vibrant Mexican backdrop, with an innovative EventLab for custom tracks. Dirt 5 offers a fun racing experience reminiscent of 90s games, focusing on high-speed escapism rather than realism. Need for Speed: Heat includes solid racing mechanics, police chases, and extensive car customization, featuring a unique day-and-night cycle in Palm City. Assetto Corsa EVO, launching on January 16th, 2025, provides photorealistic graphics, an expanded roster of tracks and cars, and the open-world Nürburgring region. Ridge Racer Unbounded introduces chaotic gameplay with vehicular and environmental destruction in the fictional Shatter Bay, focusing on accumulating collateral damage points for progression.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

A 29-year-old PC racing game going cyberpunk anime with Troy Baker, Initial D drifting, and cutscenes from the Metroid: Other M studio sure wasn’t on my Game Awards bingo card

The 1995 PC racing game Screamer is being revived, with a teaser trailer recently unveiled at The Game Awards 2024. The original game was known for its arcade racing experience and was one of the first titles requiring a Pentium processor. The modern version will feature a sci-fi narrative exploring themes of human will, revenge, love, and greed, with players participating in a street racing tournament led by a mysterious figure voiced by Troy Baker. Cutscenes are being created by Polygon Pictures, a renowned Japanese animation studio. The game is being developed by Milestone and is set to be released in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

BetaBeacon

October 18, 2024

Android Racing Games: Which Ones You Should Try?

There are various racing games available for download on Android phones, including popular car games like Asphalt, horse racing games like Horse Racing 3D, Mario Kart Tour for wacky races, F1 Mobile Racing for Formula 1 fans, Grid Autosport for a realistic experience, Need for Speed: No Limits for street racing, and Rebel Racing for a west coast feel.