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AppWizard
July 18, 2025
Atlus has launched dedicated game pages for Persona 4 Revival, now available on PC via Steam and PlayStation 5 through the PlayStation Store. The game was originally announced during the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 and is also listed on the Microsoft Store for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The PC version will feature Denuvo Anti-tamper DRM upon launch, though specific PC specifications are not disclosed. To celebrate the release, Atlus is hosting a Persona Franchise Sale on Steam until July 24, offering discounts on various games. Persona 4 Revival is set in the rural Japanese town of Inaba, where players investigate a series of murders while experiencing a journey of self-discovery and encounters with the occult. Key gameplay elements include attending classes, engaging in club activities, and battling "Shadows" in turn-based combat. The game features revamped graphics and allows players to form Social Links with town locals to enhance their journey.
AppWizard
July 17, 2025
SEGA and Atlus have announced the Steam store page for the remake of the RPG, Persona 4 Revival, which will include Denuvo anti-piracy technology for the PC version. The game features a narrative about mysterious murders in Inaba, blending detective work with self-discovery and personal relationships. It includes improved graphics, sound, and gameplay mechanics, allowing players to attend Yasogami High School, engage in various activities, and take on part-time jobs. Combat utilizes a turn-based system against Shadows, focusing on exploiting enemy weaknesses and using unique Personas. An official release date and PC system requirements have not yet been announced.
AppWizard
July 14, 2025
Rebuild Games has announced that their indie auto roguelite RPG, Summer Road, will be showcased at BitSummit 13th in Kyoto from July 18-20, with demos available at the Phoenixx booth and Bandai Namco's Gyaar Studio. The game is set to launch on PC via Steam in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese in 2025. Each gameplay session lasts 10 minutes, featuring automatic combat and gear swapping. The story follows three children and a creature named Mogmo as they explore various environments. The game alternates between a "Town Phase," where players can interact with the storyline, and an "Adventure Phase," which includes auto battles and gear discovery.
AppWizard
July 4, 2025
The author explored various free game demos on Steam after playing Dune: Awakening. They highlighted several games: 1. Star Birds: A resource management game where players explore asteroids, establish factories, and unlock technologies. The demo impressed the author enough to add it to their wishlist. 2. Watchword: A wordplay and strategy game where players connect words on a grid and use magical tomes. The author found it captivating and recommended it for word game enthusiasts. 3. Discounty: A life simulation game where players run a discount grocery store and uncover town mysteries. The author expressed eagerness to explore it further. 4. Herdling: A game where players guide large creatures across a countryside, featuring minimalistic instructions and an immersive atmosphere. 5. Ball X Pit: A mashup of Vampire Survivors and Super Breakout, combining base-building and farming mechanics with monster-fighting gameplay. Additionally, the author mentioned other games that caught their attention, including: - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check: A management sim in a zombie apocalypse with engaging scanning mechanics but lackluster base management. - City of Voices: A narrative-driven adventure from a developer known for The Rise of The Golden Idol. - Morsels: A creature-collecting roguelite with a challenging color palette. - Scale the Depths: A casual fishing game lacking complexity. - Half Sword: A physics-based medieval brawler more entertaining to watch than to play.
AppWizard
June 20, 2025
The author experienced issues with Google Maps while driving home from a weekend retreat, where the app suggested two incorrect routes that would have taken them significantly off course. This raised concerns about the reliability of Google Maps, particularly in unfamiliar areas. A poll indicated that 6% of respondents felt Google Maps consistently gets them lost, 46% reported occasional issues, 39% found it reliable, and 9% do not use the app while driving.
AppWizard
June 7, 2025
The Nintendo Switch is a gaming console that features games like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. A new game called Tire Boy, unveiled at the Day of the Devs event, features a protagonist with a tractor tire for a head who navigates through lush landscapes and battles creatures. The game involves repairing a radio transmitter to reconnect with lost travelers and includes whimsical elements, such as Tire Boy playing an acoustic guitar. Tire Boy is expected to compete with the Nintendo Switch in the gaming market.
BetaBeacon
May 21, 2025
- Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a countryside adventure with mystery and new friends in Coal Town, a town frozen in time since the Showa era. - Shinnosuke meets a mysterious young girl and becomes friends with the energetic working-class people in the town. - Features include fishing in Akita's rivers, collecting bugs, growing vegetables, creating inventions, helping at the diner, and participating in the Trolley Race. - The Nohara family moves to a small village near Hiroshi's hometown in Akita, where they enjoy a carefree life in the countryside until Shinnosuke chases after a mysterious train and ends up in Coal Town.
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