entertainment Archives

AppWizard

August 6, 2026

Minecraft Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners

Minecraft will be released on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27th, featuring enhanced visuals and performance. The game will include a default Vibrant Visuals graphics option for improved lighting and graphical fidelity. The Super Mario Mash-Up will also receive visual upgrades. An upgrade path for existing Minecraft players on the original Nintendo Switch will be available, though details on whether it will be complimentary are unclear. A major update introducing a new biome is expected later this year.

BetaBeacon

August 5, 2026

6 free Android games I always install on every new phone

The most important aspect of a free Android game for users is that it should help them feel like they are using their brain.

AppWizard

August 5, 2026

Crimson Moon debuts Sept. 1 for $20 on PC and consoles

GB MAX membership provides access to a global B2B leadership community in gaming, entertainment, and tech, along with a VIP ticket to the GamesBeat Next event on November 2-3 in San Francisco. ProbablyMonsters is set to release the action-adventure RPG Crimson Moon on September 1 for PC and consoles. The game will be available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It features contributions from metal musicians for its soundtrack and offers a Deluxe Edition with exclusive content. Players will take on the role of Nephilim in a gothic high renaissance setting, engaging in combat and character progression. The game supports both solo and cooperative play, with challenges against world bosses. The music is composed by Chris Wilson and Steve Pardo, featuring original tracks for the game.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

Cozy indoor farming sim Tiny Eden PC release date confirmed

Becoming a member of GB MAX provides access to a B2B leadership community in the gaming, entertainment, and tech industries, along with a VIP ticket to the GamesBeat Next event on November 2-3 in San Francisco. Tiny Eden, developed by Bajka Games and published by Digital Vortex Entertainment, will launch on PC via Steam on September 7, 2026. Players will create an indoor garden in a new apartment, cultivating various plants and managing their growth cycles. They can also explore online for new plants and recipes, turning their gardening into a profitable venture by making jams and other products. The game aims to offer a calming experience focused on daily rituals. Bajka Games, established in 2023 in Warsaw, Poland, is an indie studio creating emotionally rich games, with Tiny Eden as their first title. Digital Vortex Entertainment is a new publisher composed of industry veterans.

AppWizard

August 2, 2026

Owlcat co-founder says the studio won’t turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own Mass Effect killer

Owlcat Games, co-founded by Alexander Mishulin, has expanded its workforce to around 600 employees, allowing the studio to work on two projects simultaneously. The studio remains committed to the hardcore CRPG genre, with upcoming titles like The Expanse: Osiris Reborn and Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy. Owlcat's growth positions it competitively alongside other RPG developers, such as Larian Studios and Obsidian Entertainment. The studio was originally founded in Moscow and is now headquartered in Paphos, Cyprus.

AppWizard

August 2, 2026

5 Android Tablets With The Longest Software Support

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra offers seven years of updates, ensuring support until at least 2032. It features a 14.6-inch AMOLED display, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1,600 nits peak brightness, 12 MP front camera, dual rear cameras (13 MP wide and 8 MP ultrawide), and an 11,600 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging. The tablet was launched in 2025 at ,200 and is now available for ,095 on Amazon. The Honor MagicPad4 provides six years of OS and security updates, launched in early 2026, with a 12.3-inch OLED display, 165 Hz refresh rate, and 2,400 nits peak brightness. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip and starts at £599.99 in the U.K. The Google Pixel Tablet, released in mid-2023, initially promised three years of OS updates and five years of security updates, which were extended in 2026 to five years of OS updates. It features a 10.95-inch IPS display and a Tensor G2 processor. The OnePlus Pad Go 2 offers five years of major Android updates and six years of security updates, running on OxygenOS 16. It has a 12.1-inch IPS display and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra chip. It was launched at a starting price of 9. The Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro debuted in 2026 with four Android OS updates and six years of security updates. It features an 11.2-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and runs on Android 16 with Xiaomi's HyperOS 3 interface, starting at approximately €499 in Europe.

AppWizard

August 2, 2026

How to sideload Android APKs on your Chromebook

A Chromebook can be used for productivity, gaming, and entertainment, and users can sideload Android apps when they are not available on the Google Play Store. Sideloading involves installing Android Package Kits (APKs) directly onto the device, but caution is advised as these apps have not been verified by Google. Users should research APKs to ensure they are legitimate and free from malware. To sideload an app, users can enable Linux on their Chromebook and use Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This requires enabling ADB debugging in the Linux development environment and using the Terminal to install the APK. Alternatively, users can run APKs using an emulator in Android Studio, which involves setting up Android Studio and creating an Android Virtual Device to install the APK.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

Former Sony exec Shuhei Yoshida is ‘a huge fan’ of Bloodborne, says it’s ‘a complete mystery’ why it was never put on PC

Shuhei Yoshida, former president of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios, expressed his appreciation for the game Bloodborne during a keynote address at Japan's CEDEC Industry event. He noted that neither Sony nor FromSoftware has revisited Bloodborne since its expansion, The Old Hunters, was released in November 2015. Yoshida highlighted the lack of a 60fps or 4K patch for Bloodborne on PS4 Pro, PS5, or the upcoming PS5 Pro, which has puzzled fans. He suggested that the current Sony may struggle to deliver a version of Bloodborne that exceeds the quality of existing PS4 emulation, which has yielded impressive results for those using robust gaming rigs.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

Remakes are the backbone to Capcom’s success as they provide ‘financial resources’ for new Resident Evil games or standalone ideas like Pragmata

Capcom has seen significant success with the launches of Resident Evil Requiem and Pragmata, the latter selling 2.5 million copies in three months. The company's strategy of focusing on remakes allows for a steady release schedule and skill refinement among developers. Producer Masachika Kawata emphasized that remakes are as important as mainline titles and have helped secure financial resources for new projects. Despite some fans' desire for original stories, Capcom plans to continue producing remakes alongside new entries, including a DLC for Resident Evil Requiem and potential content for the Code: Veronica remake. Kawata highlighted the importance of innovation in the gaming industry to avoid stagnation.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

Pirate-themed City Builder Corsair Cove is Out Now

Corsair Cove, a pirate city builder developed by Hooded Horse and Limbic Entertainment, is now available on PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store, as well as PC Game Pass. The game has over 500,000 wishlists prior to its release. Players can build their own island paradise and engage in narratives that involve confronting the Crown. It is localized in multiple languages, including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, and Japanese. The game is priced at .99 / £34.99 / €39.99 / ¥3,980, with a 25% launch discount available until August 13, 2026.