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AppWizard

September 20, 2025

Strategic Steam newcomer boasts tactical combat scratching my XCOM and Into The Breach itch, wrapped in striking fantasy art

Skygard Arena is a newly released turn-based tactical combat game developed by Gemelli Games, now available on Steam after emerging from early access. It features a battle system similar to Into The Breach, emphasizing tactical positioning and movement on compact battlefields. Players command a squad of three champions from five unique factions, each with distinct abilities and the option to switch between different personas. The game boasts over 500,000 possible team compositions and includes a story-driven campaign, skirmishes against AI, and online PvP options. Skygard Arena is currently offered at a 35% discount, priced at .74 / £8.31 until October 2.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Get Arma 3 for less than the price of a coffee in Bohemia’s Interactive’s publisher sale

Bohemia Interactive is releasing Arma 4, the successor to Arma 3, which has been successful for over a decade. Arma 3 is currently available at a 90% discount for £2.50 as part of a Steam publisher sale. The game features a single-player campaign and multiplayer options, including cooperative operations and role-playing servers. The expansions for Arma 3 include Arma 3 Zeus, priced at £2.40, and Arma 3: Laws of War, priced at £2.50. Other titles on sale include Arma: Cold War Assault for £0.89, Arma 2 for £1.50, and DayZ for £20. Arma Reforger, a transitional title leading to Arma 4, is available at a 25% discount for £25. The sale continues until September 25.

AppWizard

August 1, 2025

Battlefield 6’s PC specs don’t look too lofty despite all the booms, and Steam players won’t need the pesky EA App

Minimum hardware requirements for Battlefield 6 include: - Processor: Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 - RAM: 16GB - Storage: 55GB on a hard drive or SSD - Operating System: Windows 10 - Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB Recommended hardware specifications are: - Processor: Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - RAM: 16GB - Storage: 80GB - Operating System: Windows 11 - Graphics Card: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT Access details include that Steam users do not need the EA app to play, but an EA account is required. Players purchasing through the Epic Games Store need both the EA app and an EA account. Prior experience with the Battlefield series is not necessary to enjoy Battlefield 6.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Call Of Duty: WW2 pulled offline amid hacking claims after it starts messing with PCs and citing random lawyers

Certain versions of Call Of Duty: WW2 may expose players to inappropriate content, unwanted messages, and potentially ransomware. Activision has temporarily removed the Xbox PC version from online play due to reports of a remote code execution (RCE) exploit. Players have shared evidence of unusual occurrences during gameplay, including messages related to legal actions against cheat code distributors. While Activision has not confirmed the RCE, they acknowledged an "issue" that led to the game's removal. The game is still available on Steam and Battle.net, but it is unclear if these platforms are affected. The hacker group VX-Underground suggested that the disruptions are likely linked to the RCE exploit, with potential malware deployment, although the intent appears to be more mischievous than harmful.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

Two Warhammer 40,000 games will be delisted from Steam on Monday, and one of them is currently on a 90% discount

UK-based publisher Slitherine Software announced that Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon and Warhammer 40,000: Sanctus Reach will be delisted from Steam on May 19. The games and their downloadable content will no longer be available for purchase on these platforms, but players who already own them can still download and play. Armageddon features 2D, top-down gameplay, while Sanctus Reach offers 3D, grid-based battlefields. Both titles have a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam, with Armageddon having nearly 900 reviews and Sanctus Reach over 1,100. In a PC Gamer ranking, Sanctus Reach was placed 36 out of 51, while Armageddon ranked 17. Currently, Armageddon and its DLCs are available at a 90% discount on Steam, with the base game priced at £3.35 and the total including all DLCs at £8.43.

AppWizard

March 2, 2025

I wrote one-sentence reviews of over 70 Steam demos to help you decide which to try before Next Fest ends

During the recent Steam Next Fest, 83 game demos were explored, with impressions shared on 72 titles. Highlights include: - Monster Train 2: A more intricate version of the original. - Sandustry: A blend of Noita and Factorio with unique mechanics. - Nomad Idle: An action RPG mixed with idle game elements. - Deliver At All Costs: Early GTA-inspired package delivery game. - Machine Mind: Resource gathering and base defense in a Borderlands-inspired setting. - Mech Havoc: A top-down shooter combining Brigador and MechWarrior elements. - Solarpunk: A survival game lacking depth. - Tempest Rising: A revival of Command & Conquer. - Mecha Break: Overwhelmed by free-to-play design choices. - Void War: Combines FTL and Warhammer 40k. - Wizdom Academy: Falls short as a wizard school management sim. - Settler's Domain: A minimalist colony-builder that encourages rapid gameplay. - Behind the Sword: An indie grand strategy 4X game with a unique spherical grid. Additional notable titles include: - RoadCraft: Relaxed truck logistics game. - Grit and Valor - 1949: Dieselpunk mech micro-RTS. - Drop Duchy: City builder with randomization issues. - He is Coming: Lo-fi roguelike RPG. - Desperate Place: Sci-fi iteration of Thronefall. - Roman Triumph: Survival City Builder: Interesting city builder with subpar AI art. - Icaria: Worker-programming factory game. - Rise of Industry 2: Lacking gameplay mechanics despite appealing aesthetic. - Windward Horizon: Complicated crafting and RPG mechanics. - Guntouchables: Co-op action roguelike with potential. - Game of Thrones: Kingsroad: Brief and unengaging demo. - Darkwater: Potential premise hindered by discomforting field of view. - War Rats: The Rat em Up: Chaotic experience added to wishlist. Other games mentioned include Chip ‘n Clawz vs. The Brainioids, Outworld Station, As We Descend, Railgods of Hysterra, City Tales: Medieval Era, Task Force Admiral, Yes, Your Grace: Snowfall, Dark Moon, Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone, The Horror at Highrook, Radiolight, Is This Seat Taken?, God Forsaken, Total Chaos, Nordhold, Missing Banban, Wheel World, I Am Legion: Stand Survivors, Labyrinth of the Demon King, Unyielder, Reignbreaker, Urban Jungle, Dagger Directive, Star Crafter, Blightstone, Redemption of Liuyin, Cybertaxi: Lunatic Nights, MechaKnights Legends, Jitter, Rock Crusher, Chaos Front, Savara, Pochemeow, Death Ring: Second Impact, Mystical Tactics, Uber Urban, Sweep, Anoxia Station, Starless Abyss, Scarecrow, Wanderstop, and Conquest Dark.

BetaBeacon

December 24, 2024

Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo announce Kingdom: Hadou for iOS, Android

Bandai Namco and Koei Tecmo announced Kingdom: Hadou, a free-to-play strategy game for iOS and Android in Japan. Closed beta test in mid-to-late January 2025, applications open until January 2, 2025 for 5,000 users.