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November 5, 2024

The Big Indie Interviews: Chorrus Games on their award-winning fantasy adventure game Radiant: Guardians Of Light

The Very Big Indie Pitch is a speed-dating style pitching event for indie developers held at Pocket Gamer Connects and other gaming events worldwide, where participants present their games to judges in five minutes. Chorrus Games, an indie studio from Madrid, Spain, developed the game Radiant: Guardians of Light, which won third place at the recent competition in Helsinki. The game blends 80s Beat 'Em Up gameplay with RPG elements, featuring fast-paced combat, a rich narrative, and a crafting system. The team, consisting of Oscar Ruiz and Roberto Martinez, focused on creating an engaging experience inspired by classic games while incorporating modern storytelling. They initially developed Radiant for PC but are exploring console opportunities. The pitching experience helped them refine their game and connect with industry professionals. The team aims to expand the Radiant universe through new titles and adaptations in various media.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Halloween treats, horror bundles, ghostly freebies, and more

The Humble Store is offering the Dark Pictures and Little Nightmares Halloween Horror Collection, which includes multiple tiers of games such as Little Nightmares, The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan, Little Hope, House of Ashes, and The Devil in Me. The Epic Games Store is giving away Ghostwire: Tokyo and Witch It until November 7, after which Deceive Inc. will be available for free. An open beta for The Monster Hunter Wilds is ongoing on Steam, allowing players to hunt the Doshaguma monster. Ubisoft Connect is hosting a free event for The Division 2 until November 4. The Steam Halloween sale features discounted horror games, while the GOG store has launched its own Halloween sale with DRM-free games and a giveaway for Return of the Phantom. Availability and pricing for some deals may vary by region.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in November

November features numerous notable PC game releases, including: - November 1: Elin (Steam) - November 5: Metal Slug Tactics (Steam) - November 6: Mirthwood (Steam) - November 6: Trash Goblin (Steam) - November 6: Brighter Shores (Steam) - November 7: Empire of the Ants (Steam) - November 7: Unrailed 2: Back on Track (Steam) - November 7: Atomic Picnic (Steam) - November 7: Goat Simulator: Remastered (Steam) - November 7: Metro Awakening (Steam) - November 12: Farming Simulator 25 (Steam) - November 12: Tetris Forever (Steam) - November 14: Follow the Meaning (Steam) - November 14: Lego Horizon Adventures (Steam) - November 14: Sorry We're Closed (Steam) - November 19: Towers of Aghasba (Steam) - November 19: Toads of the Bayou (Steam) Additionally, November will host various gaming events showcasing upcoming titles and celebrating gaming culture.

BetaBeacon

October 30, 2024

Lord of Nazarick now available worldwide

Lord of Nazarick is a free-to-play Overlord mobile RPG available for iOS and Android worldwide. Players can experience the game's main story, recruit over 50 characters from the anime, engage in strategic battles, explore familiar locations from the anime, and participate in cooperative play and player-versus-player combat.

AppWizard

October 28, 2024

Multiplayer party game Jumping Jazz Cats for PC to be published by Team17

Team17 has partnered with Le Catnip Collective to release the multiplayer party game Jumping Jazz Cats on PC via Steam. The game features online platforming with parkour mechanics, allowing players to navigate a cartoon mansion filled with mini-games. Key features include two-to-nine players online, four local players via split-screen, six levels, six mini-games, and ten original jazz tracks. A trailer for the game has been released.

AppWizard

October 26, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Save Like a Dragon, grab Arkane hits, and try some Fallout

Humble has released two bundles: the Microids Mystery Menagerie Game Bundle, which includes 18 Steam games from series like Syberia and Agatha Christie, and the House Flipper Bundle, offering both standard and VR versions of the renovation simulator along with additional DLC. The Epic Games Store is giving away a free copy of Moving Out until October 31. Steam is hosting a free-to-play promotion for Fallout 76 until October 29. Various games are on sale this weekend due to early Halloween promotions and publisher offerings, including franchises like Like a Dragon, Fallout, and The Walking Dead. The GOG store features DRM-free specials, including stealth games and Yakuza franchise promotions. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

October 23, 2024

NVIDIA DLSS support comes to several major PC game releases this week

- Over 600 games and applications utilize NVIDIA RTX technologies, including DLSS, Reflex, and ray tracing. - Alan Wake 2: The Lake House is an expansion featuring FBC agent Kiran Estevez, enhanced for GeForce RTX 40 Series with full path-traced visuals and DLSS 3.5. - The Axis Unseen is a horror game from Just Purkey Games, supporting DLSS 3 with Frame Generation and Super Resolution. - Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a new RPG from BioWare with ray tracing and DLSS 3 support. - Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered will launch on October 31, featuring enhanced visuals and support for DLSS 3. - No More Room In Hell 2 is in Early Access, supporting DLSS 3 and various enhancements. - Industry Giant 4.0 will enter Early Access on November 16, 2024, with support for DLSS 3. - Red Dead Redemption is transitioning to a native PC port with support for 144 FPS, ultrawide displays, and DLSS 3. - Wayfinder, a co-op action RPG, is officially launching with new content and DLSS Super Resolution support.

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.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Make the most of Steam Next Fest and try out these PC games for free this weekend

Steam’s Next Fest runs from October 14th to October 21st, concluding at 10 AM PT. It features a variety of game demos available for free, allowing players to preview upcoming titles. The top five recommended demos for October are: 1. Delta Force - A reboot of the tactical FPS from 1998, featuring large-scale PvP warfare and a single-player campaign. It is set to be free-to-play, with no official release date yet. 2. Blood of Mehran - A single-player hack-and-slash game inspired by “Arabian Nights” folklore, known for its stealth and cover mechanics. The demo has received positive feedback. 3. Rivals of Aether II - A platform fighter similar to Smash Bros, featuring a roster of 10 characters and smooth performance on most systems. It is lightweight in storage requirements. 4. Permafrost - A cooperative survival game set in a world of perpetual winter, offering both cooperative and single-player modes. 5. Echoes of the Living - A survival horror game that emulates the fixed camera perspective of classic 90s horror games, featuring a zombie-infested narrative.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

It Takes Two surpasses 20m sales

It Takes Two has sold over 20 million copies since its launch in March 2021. As of March, it had sold 16 million units, indicating an increase of four million copies in the past seven months. The game is set to have a movie adaptation in the works at Amazon, with rumors of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson potentially starring in it.