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AppWizard

December 2, 2025

This week in PC games: Marvel beat ’em ups, Nightdive shooter revivals and a festive selection of horror games

December will see the release of several new games, including: - Marvel Cosmic Invasion: A nostalgic beat 'em up from Dotemu. - Wild Growth: An incremental strategy game where players heal a Norse warband. - Tingus Goose: A game featuring trees that sprout baby geese. - Sleep Awake: A horror game focused on sleep deprivation and madness. - Horses: A surreal farming fable exploring psychosexual themes. - Don't Scream Together: A cooperative horror game requiring microphone use. - Blood: Refreshed Supply: A revitalized version of the classic 1997 shooter. - Routine: A sci-fi horror adventure set on a derelict Moonbase. - Flotsam: A city-builder leaving early access, allowing players to build floating communities. - Octopath Traveller 0: A prequel to the RPG incorporating elements from Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. - Agreeee: A humorous take on agreeing to terms and conditions. Additionally, new downloadable content will be available for games like Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, Total War: Warhammer III, Destiny 2, and Mechwarrior V.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

League of Legends is giving every role a transformative rework as part of the best slate of changes I’ve seen in years

League of Legends will introduce a battle pass system and dynamic seasonal Rifts in 2026, with a focus on enhancing balance, game duration, and introducing new formidable monsters. The season will feature a Demacia theme, with champions receiving new skins and Morgana getting a cosmetic upgrade. Role rebalancing will include Role Quests for top laners and ADCs, with improvements such as a longer-cooldown Teleport spell for top laners and increased gold acquisition for ADCs. Mid lane players will receive new tier three boots, while junglers will have enhanced movement speed and rewards. Supports will gain a dedicated control ward spot and improved gold generation. Atakhan, the Bringer of Ruin, will be retired, replaced by the new mechanic Crystalline Overgrowth. Game time will accelerate with minions spawning sooner, and Ranked play will see reinstated Solo/Duo queues and adjusted MMR calculations. Eleven new items will be introduced, including Hextech Gunblade and Stormrazor. The season launches on January 7, with changes appearing on the PBE on December 3.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Signal’s president warns AI agents are an existential threat to secure messaging apps

Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal, expresses strong concerns about the rise of AI agents, describing them as an “existential threat” to secure messaging platforms and app developers. AI agents require access to sensitive information, creating new vulnerabilities that can be exploited by cybercriminals. Whittaker points out the risk of prompt injection attacks, which can manipulate AI to execute harmful actions, leading to data breaches. She argues that unrestricted access to user communications by AI agents poses a significant risk to privacy and security, undermining the foundational security of the internet. Whittaker criticizes the reckless implementation of AI by Big Tech companies, suggesting it compromises cybersecurity in favor of rapid deployment and financial pressures.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Marvel Contest of Champions Makes the Jump to PC Gaming

The game "Contest of Champions" has consistently aligned its roster and events with developments in the Marvel universe across various media. The game's success is significantly attributed to its vibrant community, which the developers view as integral to the game's longevity. Community members, including those who have transitioned to the development team, provide valuable insights that influence game updates and expansions. Events like Summoners Fest allow developers to gain a deeper understanding of player experiences, which informs the creation of new Champions and the enhancement of existing ones. The community's feedback has led to formalized game rules and improved engagement with Champions.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

If you own any Total War: Warhammer game, you’ll get the best part of Total War: Warhammer 3 for free on December 4

Creative Assembly is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Total War franchise by offering players who own Total War: Warhammer 1 or 2 access to Total War: Warhammer 3 starting December 4. Players will be able to play the Immortal Empires campaign and The Lost God prologue campaign, but not the full game. The Immortal Empires campaign features an expansive map that includes all previous Total War: Warhammer titles, allowing players to engage with every faction and legendary lord. Players can purchase specific factions directly without needing to buy the base game. To access the main narrative campaign, Realms of Chaos, players must purchase the full version of the game, but an upgrade pack will be available to unlock additional content. This allows players to invest only in the factions or leaders they are interested in.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

League of Legends TCG Riftbound is the best thing Riot’s done since Arcane, but I’m not convinced it has MTG’s staying power

Riftbound is a card game set in the League of Legends universe, inspired by traditional trading card games like Magic: The Gathering. Players choose a Champion Legend, a Chosen Champion for buffs, and a Battlefield with unique traits to win by reaching eight points through unit placement and skirmishes called 'Showdowns.' The Proving Grounds set features four decks—Annie, Garen, Lux, and Master Yi—with varying complexity. Decks are designed to reflect the champions' characteristics, such as Lux's burst spells and Garen's tank role. Gameplay can be lengthy, especially with larger player counts, with matches lasting from 30 minutes to nearly two hours. Riftbound Set 1, Origins, is currently sold out online and in most local game stores, with cards available on the second-hand market.

AppWizard

November 15, 2025

Ride 6 Announced For PC & Console Release Next February

Milestone Games will release Ride 6 on February 12, 2026. The game features over 250 bikes, including Baggers and Enduro, and introduces new off-road tracks. Players can participate in a motorcycle festival, challenge ten legendary champions, and choose between an Arcade Experience and a Pro Experience. The game includes a Bridgestone Riding School for skill development and offers full cross-play online capabilities.

BetaBeacon

November 15, 2025

I hand picked 16 of today’s Meta Quest games announcements you need to see, plus several stealth releases you can play right now!

- Vampire Survivors is now available in virtual reality. - Hotel Infinity is a VR game that features shifting and changing worlds with impossible architecture. - Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss is a MOBA spinoff that is a real-time strategy game. - Syberia VR is a remastered point-and-click adventure game from the early 2000s playable in VR. - EXOSHOCK is a co-op PvE sci-fi squad shooter with unique combat and art style. - Banners & Bastions is a strategy puzzle game with new content and improvements. - Dimensional Double Shift is a multiplayer game where players work together in different dimensions.

AppWizard

November 10, 2025

League of Legends 2 could finally be on the cards, and it’s about damn time my favorite game gets the love it deserves

League of Legends executive producer Paul Bellezza acknowledged the need for technological improvements in the game. A Chinese leaker claims that a sequel, referred to as League of Legends 2, may be on the horizon, with potential significant technical and gameplay enhancements expected in the latter half of next year. A now-deleted report from 'Summoner Park' suggests comprehensive upgrades, including the removal of legacy code and revamps of core game content, while preserving core gameplay. The report also hints at large-scale optimizations and balancing changes for over 170 champions. However, the timeline for these changes is tight, especially with the rework for Shyvana postponed to 2026. PCGamesN has reached out to Riot Games for clarification on the report's validity.

BetaBeacon

November 7, 2025

Epic Games Store: Over $100 in giveaways now live for Android and iOS gamers

Epic Games has released the Nixie's Champions of Renown Bundle Pack for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, which includes five Champions, 32 Platinum Chests for each character, Sting the Scorpion, and boost potions for two weeks.