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Rhythm Doctor review
AppWizard
January 13, 2026

Rhythm Doctor review

Rhythm Doctor, developed and published by 7th Beat Games, is set to launch on December 6, 2025, priced at £17. The game features a unique rhythm gaming approach using only the spacebar for gameplay, challenging players' musical timing while presenting emotional narratives across six acts. Players assume the role of a mute intern at Middlesea Hospital, where they use a long noodle arm to care for patients by synchronizing taps with their heartbeats. The game includes relatable characters facing real-life challenges, humorous interactions, and engaging tutorials led by a character named Hugh. It features a variety of rhythms and beats, including seventh beats and swing rhythms, and integrates audio cues into the music. The soundtrack ranges from lo-fi beats to energetic guitar tracks, enhancing the storytelling. The visual style is playful and experimental, with dynamic animations and attention to detail in various scenes.
Debate: Which Grand Theft Auto radio station has the best tunes?
AppWizard
November 10, 2025

Debate: Which Grand Theft Auto radio station has the best tunes?

Licensed music in video games, especially in sports simulations and open-world adventures, significantly influences players' musical tastes. The Grand Theft Auto series, starting with Vice City, has introduced players to various music genres through its curated radio stations. Notable examples include iconic '80s tracks in Vice City and East Coast hip-hop in San Andreas. Players often have personal favorites among the radio stations, such as K-Rose and K-DST, which evoke strong memories and enhance the gaming experience. Grand Theft Auto V features Non-Stop Pop FM, known for its eclectic mix of pop hits, contributing to memorable gaming moments.
Mick Gordon is asking 'how heavy can we get it?' in his first full game soundtrack since Doom Eternal: 'I'm really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project'
AppWizard
November 10, 2025

Mick Gordon is asking ‘how heavy can we get it?’ in his first full game soundtrack since Doom Eternal: ‘I’m really exploring the extremes of distortion with this project’

Australian composer Mick Gordon is known for his distinctive future-metal sound in videogame music, particularly for his work on id Software's Wolfenstein and Doom. After parting ways with Bethesda, he has worked on various projects, including the soundtrack for Atomic Heart and recently announced his involvement in the soundtrack for the upcoming cyberpunk game Defect. The game features a sprawling metropolis and an omnipresent surveillance AI, drawing inspiration from the 2011 film Dredd. Gordon aims to integrate his musical style into Defect while experimenting with microtonal sounds and off-tempo beats. He plans to use synthesizers to create an immersive auditory experience that reflects the game's grim cityscapes. Gordon also cited the 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie as an unexpected source of inspiration for capturing a nostalgic energy in his work. Players can wishlist Defect on Steam as they await its release.
Google Photos hops on the viral video train with these new templates
AppWizard
November 2, 2025

Google Photos hops on the viral video train with these new templates

Google has introduced "video creation templates" in the Photos app, allowing users to create Highlight videos with pre-made formats that include music, text, and beat-matching. Users can choose to let AI select content from their camera roll or manually curate their videos. The process involves navigating to Google Photos > Create > Highlight Video, where users can select templates and edit their videos by changing music tracks, reordering clips, or removing elements. The update is rolling out on Android devices. Additionally, YouTube Shorts has launched its own version of templates to assist content creators in incorporating trending music and sound clips.
Hyperbeat review
AppWizard
November 1, 2025

Hyperbeat review

A new rhythm game developed by Alice Bottino and Chancellor Wallin will be released on October 22, 2025, by Dreamware Media, priced at £12.79. The game features vibrant visuals and engaging gameplay, with a soundtrack of original electronica. It offers three difficulty levels for each song, has no fail state, and encourages experimentation. The game includes around 90 minutes of music and focuses on themes of life and ambition through its narrative, which follows various hub NPCs.
The Outer Worlds 2's weirdest weapon is a flashing rainbow sword that turns combat into a rhythm game I'm terrible at
AppWizard
October 26, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2’s weirdest weapon is a flashing rainbow sword that turns combat into a rhythm game I’m terrible at

The Spectrum Dance Saber is a unique melee weapon in The Outer Worlds 2, requiring players to complete a collectible quest to unlock it, costing 16,500 bits. Its special perk, Dance Mode, involves performing dance actions to maintain its power during combat, with a new user interface and musical score guiding rhythm-based gameplay. The sword can freeze enemies (white) or cause them to explode (red) upon contact. In a super state, it unleashes multiple effects on enemies without needing to maintain rhythm. Players can power up the sword by swinging it from cover. To acquire the sword, players must complete the Paradise Island quest, unlock Free Market Station, and collect 25 Tossball/Pitchball cards to access Fionna F. Walker's exclusive inventory at The 2nd Choice tavern. Cards are found throughout Paradise Island, Free Market Station, and Golden Ridge.
Gaming On Samsung Galaxy XR: Every Android XR Game Confirmed So Far
BetaBeacon
October 22, 2025

Gaming On Samsung Galaxy XR: Every Android XR Game Confirmed So Far

The fact described in the text is that the Samsung Galaxy XR headset will come with a 'Explorer Pack' from Google for those who purchase it by the end of 2025. The pack includes various items such as NFL Pro Era, Asteroid, 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, NBA League Pass, 3 months of YouTube TV, Project Pulsar from Adobe, and Calm.
Arattai takes on WhatsApp: 5 areas where Zoho's app beats Meta’s messaging giant
AppWizard
September 30, 2025

Arattai takes on WhatsApp: 5 areas where Zoho’s app beats Meta’s messaging giant

A shift in the Indian tech landscape emphasizes the importance of homegrown software solutions, exemplified by Zoho's new app, Arattai, which is being referred to as the 'WhatsApp killer.' Arattai features several aspects that differentiate it from WhatsApp: 1) Meetings: Arattai allows users to conduct meetings within the app, unlike WhatsApp, which has limited video calling capabilities. 2) Pocket: Arattai offers a personal cloud storage feature for sharing messages and media, improving upon the basic messaging to oneself system in WhatsApp. 3) Mentions: Arattai has a section that compiles all messages mentioning the user, simplifying notification management compared to WhatsApp. 4) No ads: Arattai is ad-free and prioritizes user data privacy, storing information in India, while WhatsApp displays ads and shares user data for advertising purposes. 5) No forced AI: Arattai does not incorporate AI features that users cannot disable, contrasting with WhatsApp's recent integration of AI functionalities.
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