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AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

AppWizard

March 21, 2025

Frosthaven’s weighty tabletop tactics are coming to PC in early access this year

The game tutorial introduces players to key mechanics such as card selection for actions, the use of "burn" cards for temporary boosts, and the importance of positioning and teamwork. Players must manage their actions carefully, especially in prolonged battles. The author played as a "Banner Spear," a class that specializes in spear attacks and benefits from strategic positioning. During gameplay, the author learned the significance of advanced strategies and teamwork, particularly with a partner playing as a Deathwalker who utilized summons. An incident occurred where the author attempted to collect loot but forgot the rule that requires ending a turn on a hex to do so. The game's visual elements and user experience were praised, with expectations for improvements during the early access phase driven by community feedback.

AppWizard

February 26, 2025

Haste: Broken Worlds finally lets me live out my childhood fantasy of running really fast and then slamming into a rock at Mach 1 and breaking all my bones

The demo of Haste: Broken Worlds has launched during Steam Next Fest. It is a roguelike bone-breaking simulator where players master the art of strategic falling, starting each level with speed and launching into the air on inclines. Smooth landings are crucial for maximizing boosts and energy for special abilities. The game features a health bar and three hearts, with unique character abilities, including a hoverboard. Levels are randomized and filled with hazards like lasers and missiles, and players can damage the single boss by hurling themselves at it. The game has vibrant visuals and an urgent gameplay dynamic due to a pursuing wave of doom. The demo serves as a proof of concept, with players eager for more content and a potential release date hinted by developers.

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

December 13, 2024

Elden Ring: Nightreign hands-on: 6 hours with FromSoftware’s wild new co-op roguelike action RPG remix

FromSoftware's new title, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is set to be announced at The Game Awards and follows the success of Elden Ring, which sold over 25 million copies. The game resembles a modded version of its predecessor, acknowledging the modding community. Director Junya Ishizaki states that Nightreign aims to provide a complete gaming experience at launch without adopting a live service model, allowing players to unlock everything without ongoing content updates. Nightreign will not include player-versus-player elements, focusing instead on cooperative gameplay. Players will engage in runs that yield relics to enhance attributes, and the game introduces preset "heroes" with unique abilities, replacing character creation. Each character has two unique skills that influence gameplay, and the game features mechanics reminiscent of roguelikes and hero shooters. The map is designed as a dynamic dungeon with procedural elements, allowing players to select bosses and strategize. However, concerns exist regarding the map's longevity and potential repetitive traversal. Ishizaki suggests that large-scale environmental changes and meta progression could enhance the game's depth, while the current build may feel underdeveloped in some areas.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Best multiplayer games on PC Game Pass right now

Dexerto has curated a selection of multiplayer games available on PC Game Pass, including: - Sea of Thieves: A dynamic multiplayer adventure with seasonal updates and various quests. - Age of Mythology: Retold: A revitalized classic with enhanced visuals and new units. - Among Us: A social deduction game focused on trust and betrayal. - Rainbow Six Siege: A tactical first-person shooter emphasizing strategy and skill. - It Takes Two: A cooperative game designed for two players with a rich narrative. - Forza Horizon 5: A racing game featuring a vibrant festival and co-op races. - Dead by Daylight: A survival horror game with iconic characters and unique gameplay. - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A fast-paced shooter with an innovative omnimovement system. - Minecraft: A sandbox adventure for building, exploring, and surviving together. - Halo: The Master Chief Collection: A remastered collection of the first six Halo games. - Overwatch 2: A hero shooter with a diverse cast and engaging gameplay. - Diablo IV: An action RPG with multiplayer elements and spontaneous encounters. - Valorant: A tactical shooter combining character abilities with classic FPS mechanics. - League of Legends: A competitive MOBA with over 150 champions.

AppWizard

October 21, 2024

Top 10 Free PC Games this Year

In 2024, the freemium model for PC games has evolved, allowing players to access a variety of engaging games without upfront costs. The top free PC games include: 1. Fortnite - Known for its vibrant graphics, regular updates, and unique building mechanics. 2. Apex Legends - A battle royale game emphasizing teamwork and character abilities. 3. Genshin Impact - An RPG with stunning visuals and exploration-focused gameplay, featuring a gacha system. 4. Valorant - A tactical FPS combining shooting mechanics with character abilities. 5. Warframe - A fast-paced shooter with extensive customization and regular updates. 6. League of Legends - A popular MOBA with a vast roster of champions and strategic gameplay. 7. Destiny 2 - A mix of PvE and PvP experiences with a rich narrative, now free-to-play. 8. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO) - A classic tactical shooter with competitive gameplay. 9. Dauntless - An action RPG focused on cooperative gameplay and hunting Behemoths. 10. Path of Exile - An action RPG with deep character customization and a dark fantasy setting.

BetaBeacon

September 19, 2024

Here’s the Top 10 Mobile Games of 2024 for Android: Genshin Impact, Clash of Clans and More!

- Zenless Zone Zero is an Action RPG game with a Google Play rating of 4.8 - The game has been downloaded over 50 million times - It offers intense combat, a dynamic story, and unique characters - Key features include unique character abilities, fluid combat, and immersive storytelling

AppWizard

September 8, 2024

Stealth strategy takes a particularly demonic bent with this game of commando scientists vs Nazi occultists

Sumerian Six is a stealth strategy game developed by Artificer and published by Devolver Digital, featuring a team of commando scientists battling Nazi demon summoners during World War II. The game includes five commando scientists and a werebear, each with unique abilities, and emphasizes real-time tactical challenges and arcane mysteries. It draws inspiration from Mimimi games like Shadow Tactics and Shadow Gambit, offering a visually engaging interface and gameplay reminiscent of 90s real-time strategy titles, while incorporating elements of superscience and magic. The game has received a 95% positive rating on Steam, with players appreciating the variety of enemies and character abilities. A free demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

August 24, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong developer GameScience had to grow into a AAA powerhouse to bring its vision of Journey to the West to life

Four years ago, Game Science released a trailer for their action-adventure game, Black Myth: Wukong, featuring stunning visuals and the protagonist, Sun Wukong, showcasing various combat techniques. Players encountered lush environments and faced challenges during development, particularly with an ambitious third level that includes a multi-phase boss fight where the boss seeks to take Wukong as an apprentice. Game Science's team expanded from about 20 to over 100 developers, and they reported smooth development compared to their previous project, the MMO Asura. The game draws inspiration from the 16th-century novel Journey to the West, incorporating unique character abilities into combat mechanics. The narrative occurs after the original novel, requiring careful localization to resonate with both Chinese and international audiences, while maintaining the story's themes of faith and personal journeys. Game Science aims to portray enemies as multidimensional characters to enhance the player experience.