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AppWizard

July 31, 2026

Total War: Warhammer 40k’s siege reset is one of the things I’m looking forward to most

The author experienced a frustrating siege battle in Total War: Warhammer 3 due to a gate bug that immobilized their unit. Historically, the series has faced technical issues with sieges, including the "gate bug" and unreliable pathfinding. The author speculates about siege mechanics in the upcoming Total War: Warhammer 40k, noting the presence of monumental structures and specialized Space Marine legions. They mention the absence of conventional siege towers and ladders in a recent livestream, suggesting potential changes to siege map designs. The author expresses a preference for battles in streets rather than relying on walls, which could lead to more dynamic gameplay. They anticipate that any siege-related bugs from previous games may not carry over to the new game due to the introduction of the War Core engine, fostering optimism for improved siege mechanics.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

Modern Warfare 4’s Kill Block lets you use a Desert Eagle sniper rifle, but it’s still Call of Duty at heart

The Fanatics Fest convention at the Javitz Center in Manhattan featured the public debut of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. A new map called Kill Block was introduced, which consists of three modules that rotate every two rounds in Gunfight mode, creating an evolving gameplay experience. The game includes a new ballistics model that enhances realism but does not drastically change gameplay mechanics. The Gunny system simplifies weapon customization by automatically assembling guns based on available attachments. Modern Warfare 4 retains core elements familiar to the series while emphasizing grounded combat, allowing players to maintain aim down sights while mantling. Overall, the game aims to reaffirm Infinity Ward's status in the Call of Duty franchise.

AppWizard

July 18, 2026

For years, survival games have convinced us that chopping down 400 trees is somehow part of the fantasy—Palworld proves them wrong

Survival games often involve repetitive tasks like gathering resources and building bases. Palworld, released on Steam's early access, differentiates itself by allowing players to capture "Pals" that perform laborious tasks, reducing the grind typical of the genre. Players initially engage in standard survival activities but can later assign Pals to chop wood, water crops, gather resources, and manage planting and harvesting. This transforms the player's base into a self-sustaining entity, enabling them to explore without the anxiety of leaving their base unattended. The game encourages players to consider the utility of Pals in addition to their combat abilities, allowing for a more dynamic gameplay experience. Palworld retains core survival mechanics while minimizing repetitive tasks, focusing on adventure and exploration.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Ascend to ZERO: A Time-Bending Roguelike Sharpened to the Last Second

Ascend to ZERO has launched on XBOX Series X|S, XBOX on PC, and XBOX Cloud, and is part of the XBOX Play Anywhere initiative, accessible through XBOX Game Pass. The game features a 30-second countdown timer for each run, with damage taken reducing the time. A unique Time-Stop feature allows players to freeze everything while they move, enabling strategic positioning and action planning. Combat mechanics focus on autonomous targeting, allowing players to concentrate on strategy. The leveling system enables rapid progression from level 1 to hundreds of thousands. The game includes a new difficulty system for tailored challenges and an in-game play guide for player support. The late-game experience is designed to maintain excitement with strategic decision-making and culminates in a boss battle.

AppWizard

June 23, 2026

After upsetting everyone by threatening to ruin Diablo 4’s most powerful loot in its next season, Blizzard has decided that maybe it wasn’t such a good idea after all

Blizzard Entertainment has updated the loot system for Diablo 4 in response to community feedback, aiming to preserve the uniqueness of items while allowing for more flexible random attributes. The changes include a broader utility for items, such as allowing a fire damage-enhancing item for a sorceress to also roll stats that complement cold skills. Additionally, the classification of Mythic Uniques will now extend to any Unique item with a purple tooltip, indicating items with maxed-out stats upon drop or crafting. These adjustments are set to enhance the loot experience and will be implemented in season 14, launching on June 30.

AppWizard

June 21, 2026

Guild Wars 3 isn’t the only new Guild Wars on the way: ArenaNet just announced a Guild Wars card game

ArenaNet, in collaboration with NC, has announced an official Guild Wars card game titled Mistbound, which follows the recent announcement of Guild Wars 3. Mistbound is developed with bilibili and features a dynamic 5x3 tactical grid for gameplay, allowing players to modify character attributes and reposition units and commanders turn by turn. It aims to simplify card game complexity by expressing strategic depth through battlefield mechanics rather than individual cards. The game will include various mechanics such as knockbacks and flanking maneuvers, and will feature beloved characters from the Guild Wars universe as commanders. The development emphasizes community engagement, incorporating player input, and there are expectations for the game to evolve into an esport. A specific release date has not been announced, but it may debut late this year or in 2027.

AppWizard

June 20, 2026

This 1986 Japanese adventure game showing up on Steam in 2026 guarantees it makes my GOTY list—you’ve really got to play it

Pasokon Retro highlights the rediscovery of the action-adventure game Relics, originally released in 1986 by Bothtec for platforms like MSX and PC-88/98. The game features distinctive blue and yellow graphics and a modest frame rate, offering players a unique experience filled with bizarre scenarios. Players encounter various challenges, including character deaths that require restarts, and the game’s design allows for different outcomes based on player choices. Relics concludes in a cyclical manner, emphasizing exploration and personal growth. It has recently debuted on Steam, inviting new players to engage with its unconventional gameplay.

AppWizard

June 17, 2026

There’s no such thing as the Matt Mercer Effect

Tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs) have evolved significantly, with modern resources such as over 400 episodes of Critical Role and series like Dimension 20 and The Adventure Zone providing new players with engaging narratives and gameplay examples. This abundance of content contrasts with the past, where players had limited resources like rulebooks and comic ads. However, the rise of these resources has also led to challenges, including mismatched expectations between new players and the reality of gameplay, as highlighted by discussions on RPGNet about negative experiences in the gaming community. Many new players enter the hobby with high hopes for immersive storytelling but often encounter traditional gameplay that may not meet their expectations.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Hide-and-seek game where you paint your body to blend in sells a million copies in four days

Players in Meccha Chameleon control a featureless, white, blobby biped and use a color wheel to paint their bodies in real-time to blend into their surroundings. The game sold one million copies within four days of its release. The developer, lemorion_1224, announced this milestone on the Steam community blog and expressed gratitude to players. The game has gained popularity among streamers and YouTubers, and it supports public matches and streaming. Meccha Chameleon is a lobby-based PvP party game where players are divided into seekers and hiders, with seekers trying to locate all hiders before time runs out. The game features creative disguising techniques, such as blending into shadows or textures. It is priced at just under .

AppWizard

June 11, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 – Official Developer Gameplay Overview Trailer

Mojang Studios has released the Developer Gameplay Overview Trailer for Minecraft Dungeons 2, which is set to launch on September 29. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Xbox on PC).