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April 23, 2025

10 tips to conquer the continent in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a French JRPG-style game featuring real-time combat mechanics similar to rhythm games. Players engage in exploration, which reveals lore, powerful items, optional bosses, and quests. The game includes a lumina mechanic that enhances combat effectiveness by activating additional pictos. Combat features an elemental weakness system, requiring players to adapt their strategies based on enemy vulnerabilities. Quicktime dodging, jumping, and parrying are essential skills, and Gustave's gun offers versatile combat options, including targeting weak points and dismantling enemy shields. Many exploration upgrades are optional and require engaging in side quests. Building relationships with expedition team members unlocks new abilities, and managing action points effectively is crucial for maximizing damage output. Each character has a unique playstyle, encouraging players to experiment with combinations for optimal effectiveness in battles.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

Former Awesomenauts developers finish the game they were working on when the studio went bankrupt in 2023, and it’ll be free for the first 24 hours after release

Former Ronimo Games employees have formed a new studio called Rangatang, which is set to release their multiplayer arena brawler, Nubs!: Arena, on May 15. Players who download the game within the first 24 hours of its launch will keep it indefinitely. The game features local matches for up to four players and online PvP battles for up to 20 participants, with players scavenging for gear and utilizing roguelite buffs in a hazardous environment. Nubs!: Arena is available for wishlisting on Steam.

BetaBeacon

April 7, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – April 2025 round-up

- Songs Of Conquest Mobile is available on iOS & Android for £11.99 - The game was originally released on PC last year - The game features turn-based interactions and pixel art - It involves warring fantasy characters and Final Fantasy Tactics-style battles - The game is challenging and requires players to gather power-ups - The game has a score of 7/10

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Get in here, stalker: Stalker 2’s Patch 1.3 is here with a whopping 1,200 fixes

Stalker 2's 1.3 update introduces over 1,200 changes, including improvements to mutant AI, adjustments to artifacts like the Weird Pot, increased damage from explosive props, and enhanced durability for unique weapons. The A-Life system has also received general improvements. GSC Game World encourages player feedback for further development and has expressed resilience in the game's development despite challenges. A 15% discount is currently available on Steam for new players.

AppWizard

March 16, 2025

How to Spawn, Defeat the Minecraft Wither | Esports News – The Times of India

The Wither is a three-headed undead boss in Minecraft that can be summoned using 4 Soul Sand or Soul Soil and 3 Wither Skeleton Skulls. To summon it, arrange the Soul Sand or Soul Soil in a T-shape and place the skulls on top. The battle with the Wither consists of two phases: in Phase 1, it launches explosive skulls, and in Phase 2, it gains a blue shield and charges at the player. Players should prepare with Netherite or Diamond armor, potions, a Smite-enchanted sword, and milk buckets to counter the Wither effect. Defeating the Wither rewards players with a Nether Star and experience points. It is advised to avoid open areas during the battle and maintain constant movement to evade attacks.

BetaBeacon

March 6, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – March 2025 round-up

Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is a mobile game that brings snowboarding and skiing to the platform, offering a miniature recreation of mountain life with exploration, time trials, and intuitive touch controls.

AppWizard

February 26, 2025

Deadlock gets a massive map overhaul that shrinks its map from four lanes to three: ‘This has a large range of accompanying map-wide changes’

Valve has announced a comprehensive update for its third-person MOBA, Deadlock, which includes a complete overhaul of the game’s map, redesigning it from 4 lanes to 3 lanes. The update features visual upgrades, revamped building layouts, new pathways, neutral camps, air vents, breakable objects, power-up buffs, juke spots, and a mid-boss area. An 'Explore map' feature has been introduced for players to familiarize themselves with movement and navigation mechanics. Additional features include new skybridges, a relocated mid-boss, new jungle camps, and aesthetic enhancements. The update also adds support for DLSS, reworks soul orbs, enhances damage reporting, and introduces “curved ziplines.” Nearly every playable character has received updates, including new animations and voiceover remasters. Access to Deadlock requires an invitation from an existing player.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Avowed’s huge 66GB update includes major improvements for the game’s whole progression system, along with key bug fixes and buffs for companions

A recent patch for Avowed, version 1.2.2, has reworked the tier system, making it more dynamic and less punishing for players using lower-tier weapons against higher-tier enemies. The update allows for smoother transitions between tiers, reducing significant disadvantages unless there is a large upgrade gap. Players can now engage effectively with lower-tier weapons, relying on skill and strategy rather than solely on high-tier equipment. Companions have received health boosts and improved recovery, enhancing their combat viability. The patch also addresses various bugs, particularly in quest progression, and improves visual and audio feedback for abilities. While some issues remain, the developers at Obsidian have shown commitment to refining the game.

AppWizard

February 16, 2025

5 Rarest Items in Minecraft and Where to Find Them | Esports News – The Times of India

- The Ender Dragon Egg is one of the rarest items in Minecraft, appearing only once per world, and can be obtained by defeating the Ender Dragon in the End Dimension. - The Enchanted Golden Apple, also known as the “Notch Apple,” is a powerful food item that provides buffs and can be found in chests within structures such as desert temples, dungeons, bastions, and woodland mansions; it cannot be crafted. - The music disc “Pigstep” is a rare item located in the Bastion Remnants within the Nether and features a tune by Lena Raine. - The Netherite Hoe is one of the least crafted tools in Minecraft, created by combining a Diamond Hoe with a Netherite Ingot, which is made from Ancient Debris and Gold Ingots. - The Skeleton Horse is a rare mob that spawns during thunderstorms through a “Skeleton Horse Trap,” where players can encounter and defeat skeleton horsemen to tame the horse.

BetaBeacon

February 7, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – February 2025 round-up

- Sniper Elite 4 is available on iOS for free, but the full game costs £19.99 and has touchscreen control issues. - Archero 2 is a free game on iOS and Android that is similar to its predecessor with some new power-ups and events. - Letterlike is a word-based roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with a score of 8/10. - Dungeons Of Dreadrock 2: The Dread King’s Secret is a puzzle game available on iOS and Android for £7.99 with challenging puzzles. - LOK Digital is a crossword-style puzzle game available on iOS and Android for free or £5.99 for the full game with a score of 8/10. - Skate City: New York is a minimalist skating game on iOS included with Apple Arcade subscription with a score of 6/10. - Super Farming Boy is a kinetic farm management game on iOS for £7.99 with a unique gameplay loop and a score of 8/10. - Turnip Boy Robs A Bank is a pixel art roguelite game available on iOS and Android for £4.99 with character-driven mechanics and a score of 7/10.