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AppWizard

June 26, 2025

Steam’s Summer Sale is on the way – and here are the games I’m expecting major discounts for

The Steam Summer Sale is scheduled to start on June 26 at 6 PM BST / 1 PM EST / 10 AM PST, featuring discounts on popular PC games. Capcom's Spotlight will coincide with the sale, highlighting games like Monster Hunter Wilds, Street Fighter 6, Resident Evil Requiem, and Pragmata. The Resident Evil 4 remake is expected to have significant discounts, following a previous Capcom Publisher Sale. Monster Hunter Wilds has not seen discounts on Steam since its launch in February. Cyberpunk 2077 is anticipated to be featured prominently due to an upcoming update. Death Stranding Director's Cut is currently discounted by 60% and may see further reductions. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is likely to have a significant discount ahead of its DLC launch in September 2025. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, launched on PC in April, may attract players due to its recent HBO series finale. Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to offer a more substantial discount compared to its previous sale. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is anticipated to receive a significant discount. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is preparing for its first Steam Summer Sale after an earlier 20% reduction. Assassin's Creed Shadows has not yet seen discounts on Steam, and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is poised for a significant discount following its January release.

Winsage

June 20, 2025

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 (Canary Channel)

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27881 has been released to the Canary Channel, with downloadable ISOs available. This build introduces a new profanity filter setting for voice typing, allowing users to manage the transcription of profane words. A new feature called speech recap has been added to Narrator, enabling users to track spoken content and access live transcriptions. General improvements include security certificate updates, a redesigned needy state pill on the taskbar, enhanced accessibility features, and new image editing capabilities in the Windows share window. A new FAQs section has been added to the Settings > System > About page, and various fixes have been implemented across different components. Known issues include problems with the taskbar display and the "Reset this PC" option not functioning after the upgrade. Users joining the Canary Channel on new Copilot+ PCs may experience loss of Windows Hello PIN and biometrics.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Kojima says he prefers smaller development teams

Hideo Kojima advocates for smaller development teams in gaming, believing they foster creativity and efficiency. He praised the compact team size of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has about 30 core members, despite a larger pool of contributors from outsourcing firms. Kojima reflected on his early experiences with a six-member team, noting that larger teams complicate control and communication. He expressed a preference for smaller groups, stating that they can lead to more innovative projects. Kojima highlighted the tension between the desire for grandiosity in game design and the efficiency of smaller teams, emphasizing the challenges modern developers face.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

After 4 years of silence, one of the most disappointing games of 2020 gets a surprise expansion

Empire of Sin has released a new expansion titled "Hunt for Aurora," developed by Moonmana after Romero Games stepped aside. This expansion introduces a new boss, British mobster Robin Kray, and his partner Sylvia Taylor, along with a new gangster class called Vanguard, specializing in melee combat. It features the Dance Club racket, a new companion dog named Lucky, and several new weapons, including various firearms and melee options. The expansion includes a total of 14 new missions centered around the quest for the Aurora diamond. The game initially launched in 2020 with a 49% review score but has seen a revival after a period of stagnation.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Roguelike action game Reverie in the Moonlight announced for PC

Publisher and developer room6 is set to launch their roguelike action game, Reverie in the Moonlight, on PC via Steam in 2025. Players will take on the role of Little Tete, who, with the help of plush companions, fights nocturnal monsters that invade dreams. The game features 40 different plushies, each with unique abilities, such as Ham Jr., Snoozy-G, and Striped Angel. Players can collect gold after battles to acquire new plushies and over 100 items to enhance Tete's defenses. Additionally, players can customize Tete with more than 20 costumes, each providing distinct advantages and disadvantages. Official trailers for the game are available in multiple languages.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Stray Children, the oddball RPG from the devs behind cult classic Moon, is coming to PC in English later this year

Nintendo's 2023 Direct presentation featured the game Stray Children, directed by Yoshiro Kimura. The game has a unique pixel art style and will make its English debut later this year on PC. Players control a young, dog-like boy transported to a fantastical realm inhabited by children, avoiding "The Olders," monstrous adults. The gameplay involves combat in compact arenas with bullet-hell style attacks. Stray Children was released in Japan last year for the Nintendo Switch, and while an English localization is promised, the exact release date is unconfirmed but anticipated for 2025.

AppWizard

May 31, 2025

You got Nightreigned: Elden Ring’s spinoff is the most aggravating, player-hostile FromSoft game I’ve played, but I keep staying up past 3 AM for ‘one more run’

The author has logged 42 hours playing Elden Ring Nightreign, often sacrificing sleep to sync with friends during the pre-launch phase. Despite its punishing difficulty and reliance on random number generation, the game captivates the author, who finds joy in its challenges and surprises. Key aspects that keep the author returning include the game's unique pace, unexpected twists, and the camaraderie fostered by playing with friends. The author expresses eagerness for potential DLC and values the rewarding nature of victories amidst the struggles faced in the game.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

‘Just stick to your guns’: Neil Druckmann isn’t phased by all the hate Intergalactic got, ‘There’s stuff happening with media right now that you just have to ignore’

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet debuted at The Game Awards, where Naughty Dog showcased the game towards the end of the event. The trailer received mixed reactions, with viewers criticizing it as a "DEI game" and expressing discontent over its "woke" agenda due to the protagonist being a Black woman. Doug Cockle, voice actor for Geralt in The Witcher series, defended diversity in storytelling, while Neil Druckmann, co-president of Naughty Dog, expressed excitement for the game, describing it as having the "deepest gameplay" the studio has produced. The trailer featured a retro spaceship and introduced a new bounty hunter protagonist, with a nod to classic anime.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

Xbox Game Pass Subscribers Have Less Than Two Weeks With These Five Games

Five titles are set to leave Xbox Game Pass after May 31, requiring subscribers to purchase them individually to continue playing. Subscribers can receive a 20 percent discount on these games while they are still available. The departing games include: 1. Remnant 2 (Metacritic Score: 85) - A sequel where players face new creatures and bosses. 2. Humanity (Metacritic Score: 86) - A puzzle-action game where players command crowds as a dog. 3. Cassette Beasts (Metacritic Score: 83) - An indie RPG focused on collecting monster forms for battles. 4. Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath (Metacritic Score: 80) - A chaotic battle against evil forces in a survival setting. 5. Firework (Metacritic Score: N/A) - A horror puzzle game involving a police investigation in a mountain village. Once these titles leave, their return to the service is uncertain.

BetaBeacon

May 17, 2025

The 5 Best New Apps for Android and iPhone this Week

- EA SPORTS FC Tactical is a mobile game that offers a turn-based system for making strategic decisions during key moments of a football match. - The game combines realistic player models with stylized animations and a rock-paper-scissors-style attribute system to determine the outcome of encounters. - The game features a unique approach to traditional football elements and offers a cinematic experience with dynamic music and visual effects.