Early Access Release Archives

TrendTechie

February 14, 2025

Avowed слили на торренты за 5 дней до релиза — все из-за раннего доступа

Avowed has launched its early access on Steam for Premium Edition holders, five days before its official release. The early access version was leaked on torrent sites due to a lack of anti-piracy measures, with the leaked version including the full game, two cosmetic packs, a digital art book, and the soundtrack. The standard edition is set to release on February 18, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series, and is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe.

AppWizard

December 27, 2024

Best PC Game of 2024 — Best New PC Games This Year

PC gaming in 2024 featured a variety of innovative titles, with Hades 2 winning the Best PC Game of 2024. Hades 2, which entered early access in May, follows Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, as she attempts to thwart Chronos, the Titan of Time. The game introduces new mechanics, including a Magick Bar and a sprint ability, and offers multiple exploration paths. It can be completed in under 20 hours, but completionists may invest nearly 60 hours. Other notable nominations for Best PC Games of 2024 include: - I Am Your Beast: Released in September, this fast-paced action game features 25 levels designed for quick play sessions, appealing to speedrunners. - UFO 50: A collection of 50 distinct games that pays homage to retro console games, showcasing a variety of genres. - Frostpunk 2: A city-builder set three decades after the original, allowing players to manage complex societal issues and construct larger cities. It won the Best Gameplay award at the Gamescom Awards 2024.

TrendTechie

December 23, 2024

Silent Hill 2 уже на торрентах — и это тот случай, когда нам печально об этом писать

On October 7th at 3:00 PM, KONAMI's remake of Silent Hill 2 received a 96% positive rating on Steam, but the online player count peaked at just under 9,000 concurrent users since its early access release. The game lacks Denuvo anti-piracy protection, which may have contributed to its modest online engagement. The full release is scheduled for October 8th. Additionally, the game features a Russian voiceover from the Mechanics VoiceOver studio.

AppWizard

December 21, 2024

Free games to grab over the holidays

The Epic Games Store is offering free games daily until January 1, including titles like Vampire Survivors and Astrea: Six Sided Oracles. Diablo 4's free trial for the Spiritborn class is available on Battle.net until January 3. The free 1v1 shooter Straftat is gaining popularity on Steam. The hidden object game 100 Christmas Cats is available on Steam, allowing players to locate cats for achievements. GOG's Winter Sale Calendar features gifts until December 31, including Chicken Assassin: Reloaded for free. The Virtual Interactive Fireplace offers a cozy experience for holiday visuals. Supervive, a blend of MOBA battle royale and hero shooter, is in early access on Steam. The horror shooter Betrayer has returned to GOG after being delisted from Steam. SkiFree can be downloaded from creator Chris Pirih's website. Warframe has introduced a new update featuring an alternate-history '90s boy band called "On-lyne."

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

The PC Gaming Show’s best trailers: creepy aliens, strategic turtles, and desktop platformers

The recent PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted showcased several upcoming indie games. 1. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault - A sequel to Moonlighter, blending action RPG elements with shopkeeping, set for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. 2. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown - A turn-based strategy game from Strange Scaffold, launching on PC in 2025. 3. Cairn - A rock-climbing adventure and survival game with a free demo available on Steam, focusing on co-op gameplay, with early access expected next year. 4. The Legend of Baboo - An adventure game inspired by Middle Eastern fables, releasing in 2025 on PC and Xbox. 5. Abyssus - A co-op shooter set in a "brinepunk" world, entering alpha on December 6th, with a full release planned for next year. 6. MainFrames - A platformer set within a desktop PC interface, launching on PC and Nintendo Switch on March 6th. 7. Deepest Fear - A sci-fi horror game combining Metroidvania and FPS elements, with a release date yet to be announced for PC. 8. Blue Prince - A reimagining of Myst, inviting players to explore Mt. Holly manor, with a potential launch in the upcoming spring.

AppWizard

December 4, 2024

Torn Banner Studios cuts staff

Torn Banner Studios' CEO, Steve Piggott, announced impending staff layoffs as part of a restructuring initiative, though the exact number of positions affected is undisclosed. Laid-off employees will receive severance packages and retain their work computers, with support offered in finding new opportunities at other game development studios. The development of Chivalry 2 will not be impacted by the layoffs, and the studio is committed to progressing with their roadmap and additional content for their games. The final update for Chivalry 2 was released earlier in 2024, and servers will remain active.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Despite making significant changes to survival game Nightingale, developer Inflexion Games says it hasn’t been ‘commercially successful enough’ to avoid ‘dozens’ of layoffs

Inflexion Games has announced a restructuring that includes layoffs and the closure of its UK studio due to the poor commercial performance of their game, Nightingale, which has struggled with low player counts since its early access launch. CEO Aaryn Flynn stated that the company had to reduce its workforce after exhausting all options. While the exact number of layoffs is undisclosed, it is indicated that "dozens" of employees were affected. Nightingale faced challenges such as server issues and a mixed user rating on Steam, leading to a pivot in development strategies. Despite some temporary increases in player numbers from updates, the overall performance did not meet expectations. Inflexion has reassured fans that development will continue and future plans will be shared.

AppWizard

October 25, 2024

Civilization meets Crusader Kings in Liegecraft, a strategy game coming to PC in 2025

Polish development studio From Chaos has announced its debut title, Liegecraft, which will launch on PC in 2025 via Steam Early Access. The game combines 4X gameplay with RPG elements, allowing players to assume the role of a medieval monarch managing a realm while dealing with political intrigue and vassal management. Players will face threats from both external enemies and internal vassals, each with unique traits influencing interactions. The game features a scenario editor for custom challenges and mod support for enhanced replayability. Battles are inspired by the Heroes of Might and Magic series. The development team consists of five members with experience from CD Projekt RED, Paradox Interactive, and 11 bit Studios.

AppWizard

October 12, 2024

Off the Grid system requirements for PC

Gunzilla Games has released Off the Grid in Early Access, attracting attention with its free-to-play model and easy installation. System Requirements: Minimum specs: - OS Version: Windows 10 or higher - CPU: Intel I5 9400 or similar - Memory: 16 GB - GPU: GeForce 3060 RTX or similar - DirectX: DirectX 12 Recommended specs: - OS Version: Windows 10 or higher - CPU: Intel I7 12700 or similar - Memory: 32 GB - GPU: GeForce 4070 RTX or similar - DirectX: DirectX 12 Platforms: Off the Grid is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game features a narrative enhanced by cinematic elements from director Neill Blomkamp, drawing comparisons to The Hunger Games and Westworld. It includes over 30 Cyberlimps and more than 300 weapon combinations. The game can be accessed on Epic Games, and gameplay insights can be gained from popular streamers like Ninja.

Winsage

October 9, 2024

Sightful Cancels Headless AR Workstation ‘Spacetop’, Pivots to Windows AR Software

Sightful has canceled the Spacetop G1, originally priced at ,900, which was set to launch in October 2024. Customers who pre-ordered will receive refunds of their 0 deposits. The decision was influenced by challenges in competing with Microsoft’s advanced neural processing units (NPUs) found in Surface laptops and offerings from other established manufacturers. The Spacetop G1 was designed to run on an Android-based SpaceOS with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QCS8550 chipset and was intended to work with XREAL Air 2 Ultra glasses. Sightful is shifting its focus to a software solution for Windows laptops, aiming to provide an AR experience that integrates with Microsoft’s CoPilot AI, expected to launch in early 2025. The software will initially support XREAL AR glasses via USB-C, with plans to extend compatibility to Mac users and potentially other devices in the future.