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AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Zombies to slay, creatures to collect, fresh bundles, and more

This week, the Humble Store has released two bundles for PC gamers: a charity bundle for diabetes research featuring games like The Walking Dead and the Batman Telltale Series, and the Team17 Chains of Command collection with three tiers of games including Narita Boy and Hell Let Loose. The Epic Games Store is offering free games Dead Island 2 and Happy Game until May 22, along with a mystery freebie announcement on the same day. Steam is hosting three free events for House Flipper 2, Foundry, and Legacy: Steel & Sorcery. The GOG store has discounted DRM-free games, including pixel-art titles, tactics games, and simulations. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

How to get free games on PlayStation, PC and Xbox

The Epic Games Store offers a free game every week, featuring indie titles and blockbuster games like GTA 5 and Death Stranding. Amazon Prime Gaming provides free games for subscribers, including titles like the Mafia trilogy and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Xbox users can access free games through Amazon Prime Gaming and occasional offers on the Xbox Store, with current availability of Minecraft Legends. Microsoft also provides older titles for free sporadically, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a vast library of games for a monthly fee. On PlayStation, free games are primarily found through free-to-play titles like Fortnite, with PlayStation Plus offering access to a catalog of games, including The Last of Us Part I and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

BetaBeacon

April 23, 2025

Most top-selling Meta Quest games all share one key trait

Meta Quest has revealed the top 50 best-selling games on their platform, with a variety of genres represented. AAA games like Assassin's Creed Nexus and Metro Awakening did not make the list, while original and immersive games like The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners are among the top earners. The top 3 titles are free-to-play games, indicating that VR gamers are looking for new and exciting experiences. Originality and immersion are key factors in the success of VR games on the Meta Quest platform.

AppWizard

April 18, 2025

Fanatical’s Level Up Sale Features Steep Discounts On AAA Games

Fanatical is hosting a Level Up Sale on PC games until April 27, featuring significant discounts on both AAA and indie titles. Customers who spend a certain amount can choose a free Steam key from a list of ten games, including Teslagrad Remastered and Mindustry. Notable deals include Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Kollection for .64, Monster Hunter Wilds for .99, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for .29. Budget-friendly options include Batman: Arkham Collection for .49 and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night for .99. The sale also includes discounts on preorders for titles like Capcom Fighting Collection 2 and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Digital Deluxe Edition. All purchases are delivered as official keys, primarily for Steam. Additionally, Fanatical offers various bundle deals, including the Warhammer 40,000 Battles Build Your Own Bundle and comic bundles.

BetaBeacon

March 31, 2025

Eight of the best Android games available to play on your cellphone

Among Us is a game set aboard an abandoned spaceship where players are part of a crew with some impostors among them. The goal is for the crew to successfully eject the impostors.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

‘Ok, so dragon builds are a thing now’: galaxy-brained Helldivers 2 player incinerates a bile titan with a hover pack and a flamethrower

The Lift-860 hover pack is a new enhancement in Helldivers 2, introduced through the Borderline Justice warbond, allowing players to hover in mid-air. A viral Reddit video showcased a player, cur1y_n3ctar, using the hover pack to evade a bile titan and attack it with a flamethrower, leading to the strategy being dubbed the "dragon build" by the community. Some players also refer to it as the "firefly build." This strategy has gained popularity just before the first anniversary of Malevelon Creek, where speculation suggests the game's automaton faction may launch an assault using specialized flame units known as the incineration corps.

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

2011 was an amazing comeback year for PC gaming

In the 1990s, personal computers became popular in homes, leading to a surge in gaming among children, particularly with the rise of CD-ROM technology. The 2000s saw a decline in PC gaming, attributed to piracy concerns, with notable figures expressing skepticism about the platform's future. However, in 2011, the PC Gaming Alliance reported a 15% profit increase in PC gaming, driven by a growing market in China. The open-world genre thrived on PC, with significant releases like Skyrim and Batman: Arkham City, which emphasized exploration and fluid gameplay. RPGs experienced a revival in 2011, highlighted by Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and The Witcher 2, alongside BioWare's Dragon Age 2 and the immersive sim Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Indie games like Bastion and Limbo gained popularity, while strategy games such as Total War: Shogun 2 also performed well. The year 2011 is recognized as a landmark period for PC gaming, marking its resurgence.

BetaBeacon

March 11, 2025

Upcoming Mobile Games for Android and iOS in March 2025

- Upcoming mobile games for Android and iOS in March 2025 include Draconia Saga, Songs of Conquest Mobile, DC: Dark Legion, DARKEST DAYS, Racing Master SEA, and Steel Paws Netflix.

BetaBeacon

March 10, 2025

Top 10 best superhero games for Android phones and tablets

The text lists the top 10 best superhero games for Android, including Marvel Contest of Champions, Injustice 2, Marvel Future Fight, DC Legends: Battle for Justice, Marvel Strike Force, DC: Unchained, Spider-Man Unlimited, Batman: The Enemy Within, Iron Man 3 - The Official Game, and Thor: The Dark World.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

7 PC gaming scandals you forgot about

Batman: Arkham Knight was pulled from sale within 24 hours of its PC launch due to severe performance issues, leading to a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after months of fixes. Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews since its early access launch in 2023, raising ethical questions about its availability. Newegg sold a faulty motherboard to Gamers Nexus and refused a refund, leading to a series of videos and a meeting between the two parties. 38 Studios, founded by Curt Schilling, secured a million loan from Rhode Island but filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver on its MMO project, Project Copernicus, following the underwhelming performance of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. iBUYPOWER was involved in a match-fixing scandal during a 2014 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match, resulting in Valve taking action against the players. Cyberpunk 2077's launch was plagued by bugs and performance issues, particularly on last-gen consoles, despite high expectations. Blood II: The Chosen was launched prematurely by GT Interactive, leading to a damaged reputation and the abandonment of the franchise.