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AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Pixel Party Free Add On

Two friends visited an arcade filled with games and competed for leaderboard positions, winning prizes such as cosmetic items and food. They announced the release of the free Chaos Cubed: Pixel Party add-on by Hogskull Labs, which includes a quest to find the Arcade Cave containing five unique arcade machines. Players can engage in minigames that utilize sulfur cube physics, such as Netherball, Metal Mania, Paint Frenzy, and Void Pinball. Completing challenges in these games can earn players collectible pet spawners, while the Rewards Kiosk offers cosmetics, plushies, and consumables based on performance. The add-on also provides tools for creative players to build their own arcade experiences in Creative Mode. The add-on is available at the Minecraft Marketplace and requires Minecraft: Bedrock Edition.

AppWizard

July 18, 2026

Valve reassures Team Fortress 2 players that it’s still working on the Mann vs Machine update it announced last year: ‘We promise we’re making progress’

Valve has provided an update on the long-awaited Mann vs. Machine mode for Team Fortress 2, acknowledging the delay since the initial call for community submissions in June of last year. The fictional deadline of August 27 has passed without further communication until now. Valve humorously stated, "We're still working on the MvM update." Despite infrequent major updates, Team Fortress 2 has seen increased player engagement following a significant update in 2023, and a recent update introduced new community maps, cosmetics, and taunts, along with smaller patches for bug fixes.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Chaotic Dinosaur Party Brawler, Dino Party, Scores on PC, Aug. 14

On August 14, 2026, Studio Nachtwerk will release Dino Party, a party brawler for 2-4 players on PC via Steam. The game features a series of minigames focused on punching, shielding, and sabotaging opponents, with options for online play or couch co-op. Matches last 15 minutes and take place across 35 unique arenas with various hazards. Players can customize their dino avatars with over 120 unlockable cosmetics. The game will be priced at .99 / €12.25 and support 18 languages at launch. Studio Nachtwerk is a Berlin-based indie game studio founded by Florian Wolf and Philipp Wagner.

AppWizard

July 12, 2026

Black Flag Resynced certainly scratches my nostalgia itch, but do you know what else does? Assassin’s Creed Black Flag

Ubisoft's Black Flag Resynced features enhanced visuals and quality-of-life improvements but raises questions about the essence of the original game. The revamped stealth mechanics allow players to crouch anywhere, eliminating fail conditions from stealth missions and diluting the sense of accomplishment. The original game's combat retains its fluidity with a classic control scheme, while Resynced departs from this style. The movement and climbing mechanics in the original require thoughtful navigation, whereas Resynced allows for a more reckless approach. The ship combat in Resynced is improved with new firing modes and officer upgrades, making naval battles more challenging. The narrative of the original remains compelling, with new quests in Resynced feeling lacking in comparison. Modern additions like an in-game shop and a battle pass mechanic create dissonance between old and new elements. Overall, players driven by nostalgia may prefer the original Black Flag over Resynced.

AppWizard

July 9, 2026

How to access Black Flag Resynced’s new content in order

Black Flag Resynced introduces new content and modifications to the original game, including new sidequests and enhancements to combat, stealth mechanics, and ship features. Key facts include: - Mayan Stones provide a Trinket that absorbs gunfire, in addition to Mayan Armor. - Players can no longer pick up enemy weapons. - Hidden blade combat is limited to finishers only. - Stealth missions have no fail conditions if detected. - The Jackdaw's Ship Plans are now called Ultimate Plans, and Treasure Maps have changed. - New combat tool: Rope Dart, available in Sequence 3. - Sequence 4 unlocks several quests, including Art Lover, two officer quests (A Second Chance and A Proper Shipwright), Rifts, Animus Projects, and two new pets (Soot the Cat and Albert the Monkey). - Blackbeard's Treasure sidequest activates after completing Do Not Go Gently in Sequence 8. - Captain Stede Bonnet sidequest becomes available after Marooned in Sequence 8. - A World Without Gold chapter and an additional officer quest unlock after completing Everything is Permitted in Sequence 11, leading to further quests and a new mortar type for the Jackdaw.

AppWizard

July 8, 2026

5 Best Free-To-Play Games Of 2026 (So Far)

The gaming landscape of 2026 features a variety of free-to-play titles catering to diverse tastes. Notable games include: - Escape Up: A side-scrolling platformer where players eliminate enemies to ascend a tower, refining the platforming experience for modern audiences. - 2XKO: A 2v2 fighting game from the "League of Legends" universe, released in January 2026, featuring fast-paced brawls and a revenue model based on in-game cosmetics and battle passes. - Neverness to Everness: A third-person action RPG developed by Hotta Studio, available on mobile, PC, and PlayStation 5, allowing players to switch between heroes with unique abilities in a fantasy open world. - Skillwood: A lo-fi life simulator where players act as a lumberjack, chopping trees and mining resources, developed by sshulin and available on Steam and itch.io. - Forward Assault: An indie first-person shooter inspired by "Counter-Strike," featuring tactical gameplay and accessible mechanics for mobile and PC players.

BetaBeacon

July 1, 2026

Grand Outlaws Launches Globally in Late Summer 2026 — Open Beta Already Live on Android

Hardbit announced that Grand Outlaws — RP Life Online will launch globally on Android and iOS in late summer 2026.

AppWizard

June 30, 2026

Pick up Arc Raiders for less than $25 on Fanatical ahead of its next big update

Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter game developed by Embark, designed to be more accessible for newcomers compared to other titles like Escape From Tarkov. It is currently available at a 30% discount on Fanatical, with the standard edition priced at .49 and the deluxe edition at .39. The deluxe edition includes exclusive content such as the Wanderer Set, which features the Valente Outfit, Pathfinder Backpack, Blanket Roll Backpack Attachment, Finger Gun Rapid Fire Emote, Cowboy Scrappy Body Type and Skin, and 2,400 Raider Tokens. Updates for the game will now be released biannually, with significant changes expected in October, including a new map and new weapons.

AppWizard

June 25, 2026

Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders begin tonight at midnight local time in the US; here’s where to buy — get yours now, it’s in the garage and ready to roll

The preorder pages for Grand Theft Auto VI will go live at midnight local time across the United States. Gamers can choose between the Standard and Ultimate editions, with digital preorders offering a month-long subscription to GTA+. The Ultimate Edition is priced at .99 and includes additional side missions, vehicles, weapons, and outfits for protagonists Jason and Lucia. The game is set to be released on November 19. PC gamers will have to wait another year for the game to run natively on their systems.

AppWizard

June 24, 2026

Drifters: Blackout Crew Is A New Co-op Sci-Fi Extraction Shooter Coming To PC VR & Quest

Salmi Games has announced its new project, Drifters: Blackout Crew, a virtual reality co-op extraction shooter, set to launch on Meta Quest and SteamVR platforms. In the game, players are stranded in deep space and must complete missions in fortified facilities to gather resources for upgrades and enhancements. It supports cooperative gameplay for up to four players and features tactile weapon handling and a jetpack for dynamic movement. The game aims to establish a unique identity in the VR extraction shooter genre, which includes popular titles like Ghosts of Tabor. Salmi Games, a German developer, has a history of providing ongoing support for its titles, with expectations for similar support for Drifters. The project has received funding from the German Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. Players can wishlist the game on Meta Quest and Steam, but there is no announcement for PlayStation VR2.