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AppWizard

February 26, 2026

The Epic Games Store’s new, free puzzler is all about boxes, and I can’t believe I’m more excited about it than Marathon

Powerwash Simulator, American Truck Simulator, and A Game About Digging a Hole are popular titles in the gaming industry that offer relaxed experiences. The Epic Games Store is currently offering the free game Boxes: Lost Fragments, developed by Big Loop Studios, where players act as a legendary thief solving puzzles in a mysterious mansion. The game features an Art Deco-inspired aesthetic and has received an average score of 91% on Steam and a rating of 4.5 on the Epic Games Store. Additionally, My Night Job, an arcade-style zombie beat-'em-up, is also available for free on the Epic Games Store until March 5.

AppWizard

December 27, 2025

“The physical world gave us possibilities we didn’t have before”: How Grim Fandango’s 3D environments revolutionized PC gaming in 1998

Grim Fandango is influenced by film noir, art deco, and the Mexican Day of the Dead. Director Tim Schafer gained creative freedom for the game due to the success of his previous title, Full Throttle. Schafer was inspired by the 3D graphics of contemporary games like BioForge to innovate within the adventure game genre. The game was remastered in 2015, making it available on modern platforms and allowing players to switch to the original graphics. Schafer has a strong personal attachment to Grim Fandango and considers it a product of a talented collaborative team.