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January 20, 2026

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine II & Death Stranding Heading to Xbox Game Pass

- Resident Evil Village is available on Cloud, Console, and PC through Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass. - MIO: Memories in Orbit is launching on day one with Game Pass for Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. - Death Stranding Director's Cut will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 21. - RoadCraft will be available on PC on January 21. - Ninja Gaiden Ragebound will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 21. - The Talos Principle 2 will be available on PC and Xbox Series X|S on January 27. - Anno: Mutationem will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 28. - Drop Duchy will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 28. - MySims: Cozy Bundle will be available on PC on January 29. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on January 29. - Indika will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on February 2. - Final Fantasy II will be available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on February 3. - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is available now on PC. - The Sims 25th Birthday Bundle will be available on PC on January 22. - Grounded 2 Garden Update will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 27. - Dead by Daylight - Stranger Things DLC will be available on January 27. - Sea of Thieves Season 18, Act 2 will be available on Cloud, PC, and Console on January 22. - Several titles will be leaving the Game Pass library on January 31, including Shady Part of Me, Cataclismo, Starbound, Lonely Mountains Snow Riders, Paw Patrol World, Citizen Sleeper 2 Starward Vector, and Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap.

AppWizard

December 29, 2025

I played 31 new cozy games this year, and my top 6 picks are all completely different

In 2025, six standout cozy games were highlighted: 1. Once Upon a Katamari - A new installment in the series featuring fast-paced challenges and a simplified control scheme. 2. POCO - A free-to-play point-and-click adventure about the world's smallest clown, blending 2D and 3D elements with immersive interactions. 3. Vending Dokan!: Kozy Kiosk - An idle management game focused on managing a vending machine empire, requiring active participation from players. 4. Out and About - A foraging simulator where players rebuild a storm-affected town, learning about plants and recipes. 5. The Guardian of Nature - A point-and-click puzzle game where players help reconnect plant roots and assist animals while exploring a forest. 6. Hello Kitty Island Adventure - A life simulator with charming characters and crafting mechanics, recently enhanced by the Wheatflour Wonderland DLC.

AppWizard

December 18, 2025

The Best PC Game of 2025

In 2025, PC gaming showcased a diverse range of titles, with the IGN team voting on the top five games. Honorable mentions included Europa Universalis 5 and Anno 117: Pax Romana in the strategy genre, as well as first-person shooters like Doom: The Dark Ages, Arc Raiders, and Battlefield 6. The indie scene thrived with games such as Ball x Pit, Megabonk, and Monster Train 2. The runner-up titles were: - Hollow Knight: Silksong, known for its difficulty, stunning visuals, and engaging narrative. - Blue Prince, a roguelike puzzler that combines unpredictability with skillful gameplay. - Hades 2, recognized as the best action game of 2025, expanding on its predecessor's legacy with new features. - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, an expansive RPG with meaningful choices and consequences. The winner of the Best PC Game of 2025 was Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a French RPG with innovative turn-based combat and a polished launch.

BetaBeacon

November 16, 2025

Top 20 Offline Android Games in 2025: Best RPG, Action, Puzzle Titles and More

Dead Cells is a high-speed roguelike action-platformer available on Android as a premium game currently priced at Rs. 413.

AppWizard

October 6, 2025

Spindle Confirms Mid-October Release For PC & Switch

Indie game developer Wobble Ghost, in collaboration with publisher Deck13, announced that their game Spindle will be released on October 13, 2025, for PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. The game features a protagonist, the Grim Reaper, who navigates a chaotic world alongside a pig companion to uncover the source of death's cessation. Spindle offers an immersive experience in a pixel art universe, with shadowy dungeons, intricate puzzles, and formidable foes, while allowing players to utilize Death's unique abilities. The game aims to evoke nostalgia with its design and narrative, inviting players to explore and solve secrets within its environments.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

The Minecraft Experience Is Coming to London

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will open in London on April 4th, coinciding with the release of a new movie. This immersive experience, originally launched in Dallas, Texas, is designed for all ages and features a 45-minute interactive journey guided by characters Tobin and Dayo. Guests will use the Orb of Interaction, a handheld device, to navigate themed rooms. Tickets go on sale on February 14th, with a pre-sale on February 12th, priced at £20 for children and £24 for adults. The venue is Corner Corner on Maritime Street in London. Additionally, new content featuring fauna and flora is forthcoming for Java users.

AppWizard

December 11, 2024

Locomoto is worth checking out if you’re all about trains, but I’m more excited about character customisation

Locomoto is a unique gaming title that allows players to embrace their inner conductor while focusing on vehicle personalization rather than traditional train operation mechanics. Players can create customizable animal avatars, fine-tuning details like ear shape and overall appearance. The game encourages interactions with other cute animal characters, fostering a sense of community. Players can also redecorate their trains, choosing from various aesthetic styles. The game emphasizes simplicity, avoiding complex manuals typical of train simulations, which allows for a more relaxed gameplay experience. Locomoto is set to be released in 2025, and anticipation is growing for details on character and carriage customizations.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

Ubisoft is reportedly working on a cozy game that mixes Animal Crossing and Minecraft

Ubisoft is developing a new game codenamed Alterra, which has been in development for approximately 18 months and utilizes resources from a previously canceled game with a four-year development cycle. Alterra features a vibrant island environment with characters called Matterlings, allowing players to engage in daily activities and explore diverse biomes. The game includes construction mechanics inspired by Minecraft, requiring players to gather materials from different realms to craft items. Character designs in Alterra resemble Funko Pop figures and include a variety of styles based on fantastical creatures and real animals.

AppWizard

November 26, 2024

Ubisoft reportedly developing Animal Crossing-style social sim with Minecraft-like building

Ubisoft Montreal is developing a new social simulation game called Alterra, inspired by Animal Crossing and featuring building mechanics similar to Minecraft. The game has been in development for approximately 18 months and evolved from a previous shelved project. Alterra will allow players to inhabit a home island with NPCs called Matterlings, which resemble Funko Pop figures. Players can build and craft items using resources from various biomes, each with unique Matterling types and materials. Fabien Lhéraud is leading the production, and the game's release is expected to be a few years away. Ubisoft's future release schedule includes delayed titles like Assassin's Creed Shadows and Anno 117: Pax Romana, as well as a new Rayman project and the long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2. Ubisoft has also entered the blockchain space with a game featuring NFT figurines.