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AppWizard
August 27, 2025
REPLACED is a 2.5D action-adventure game set in a retro-futuristic, cyberpunk version of 1980s America, where a nuclear disaster has caused societal disarray. Players control R.E.A.C.H., an advanced AI in a malfunctioning human body. The game features stunning visuals, intricate multi-level lighting, and hundreds of hand-drawn animations. It has been delayed to Spring 2026, but is in its final stages of development with a focus on testing and polishing. REPLACED will be available on Xbox Game Pass as a day-one title.
AppWizard
August 10, 2025
A user reflected on their experience with Google Keep, noting challenges in managing a growing collection of notes despite attempts at color-coding and pinning. They committed to better organization through labels and deleting outdated notes. In a poll, users shared their strategies for maintaining order: 16% delete and archive old notes, 19% color-code notes, 13% pin important notes, 14% use labels, 22% use another app for complex notes, and 16% use all of the above. Organizing notes into categories with labels has been beneficial, allowing users to filter and reduce clutter. Users expressed a desire for enhanced organizational features, like folders. A user recognized a tendency to hoard unnecessary information and conducted a cleanup, deleting irrelevant notes. Some users moved complex notes, such as medication tracking and pet vet visits, to Notion for better organization, as it offers more advanced features than Google Keep. Despite these changes, Google Keep remains popular for quick notes and spontaneous ideas.
AppWizard
August 2, 2025
The Epic Games Store is offering two new free indie titles, Keylocker and Pilgrims, available until August 7. Pilgrims is a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, while Keylocker is a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a cyberpunk universe. Humble has launched the Better With 4 Friends bundle, featuring co-op games like SpiderHeck and Moving Out. Steam is providing free trials for four games, including WWE 2K25 and Squad 44. Various gaming events are offering sales, including Evo and Steam's Racing Fest, while the GOG store has DRM-free games on sale. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
AppWizard
July 27, 2025
Humble has released the Sniper Elite Classics Collection, which includes Sniper Elite 3 (with season pass), Sniper Elite V2 Remastered, and the original Sniper Elite for a set price. A higher tier offers Sniper Elite 4: Deluxe Edition, and for an additional cost, Sniper Elite 5 can be added. This bundle is available for a limited time. The Epic Games Store is giving away Legion TD 2, a tower defense game, until July 31. The GOG store is hosting DRM-free weekend deals with various game highlights. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
AppWizard
July 19, 2025
The Epic Games Store is giving away Civilization VI: Platinum Edition until July 24, which includes the base game, two expansions, and six DLC packs. Next week, Legion TD 2 will be the new free offering. The Humble Store has launched the Devil Trigger Collection for action game fans, featuring DmC: Devil May Cry and Devil May Cry HD Collection at a discounted price, with the full bundle available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a Make a Wish charity sale with discounts on popular games. Additionally, there are DRM-free discounts available on the GOG store. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
AppWizard
July 9, 2025
Steam remains the largest online gaming store for PC users, despite Epic Games' efforts to compete. Valve takes a 30% revenue cut from developers, while Epic takes only 12% after the first million in revenue. Steam's popularity is attributed to its large community of gamers who often buy games they do not play. Analysts note that Valve has successfully marketed to individuals overwhelmed by entertainment options, creating a scenario where gamers feel they might eventually play the games they purchase. A survey indicated that many players add games to their wishlist without trying them. An example is Chris Wray, who owns 6,062 games on Steam but has only played about 20% of them. Steam frequently offers significant discounts, especially during sales events.
AppWizard
June 28, 2025
The Steam Summer Sale includes significant discounts on several popular games. The Resident Evil 4 remake is available for .99/£16.49, marking a 50% discount. Cyberpunk 2077 is priced at .49/£17.49 with a 65% discount. The Dead Space remake is on sale for .99/£9.99, offering an 80% discount. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is discounted to .79/£37.79, a 10% reduction from its original price of .99/£41.99. Devil May Cry 5 is available for .99/£5.99, reflecting a 75% discount. The sale ends on July 10.
AppWizard
June 17, 2025
YouTube revealed key plot details about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, leading to the installation of an Edge Extension to avoid spoilers. The game is anticipated to be one of the best Xbox and PC games of 2025 and a strong contender for Game of the Year. The modding community on Nexusmods has produced various mods, including cosmetic mods that enhance character appearances. Notable mods include 'Mewtwo Lune,' which replaces the character Lune with Mewtwo from Pokémon, and Digimon mods featuring characters like Wargreyman and Leomon. Mods inspired by Final Fantasy include outfits for characters like Tifa and Tidus, while a unique mod replaces Gustave with Keanu Reeves, complete with custom facial animations. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Steam.
AppWizard
June 6, 2025
Publisher room6, in collaboration with developers Atsuki Miyamura and Kako no Nikomi, has announced the psychological adventure game On Donuts and Holes, set to launch on PC via Steam in 2026. The game explores existential questions about identity and personal choices in a dreamlike realm. Players engage with two characters, You and I, where I poses thought-provoking questions and You represents the player's choices. Key features include over a hundred new questions, an expanded narrative, complex interactions, enhanced graphics, and support for multiple languages. An announcement trailer is available to showcase the game's artistic vision and themes.
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