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AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Survival MMO Dune: Awakening launches in May and I am way more excited about it than I thought I’d be

Funcom has announced that Dune: Awakening will be released on May 20 for PC. The game is a survival MMO set in an alternate timeline of Arrakis, where players take on the role of a minion sent by the Bene Gesserit to find the Fremen and awaken the sleeper. Players will establish a base, fend off scavengers, and explore dungeons for resources. The gameplay includes exploration and combat, as well as building and customizing homes. As players progress, they will engage in the political dynamics of the Dune universe, navigating the Landsraad and aligning with various factions.

AppWizard

February 9, 2025

The best unofficial Alien game is getting a spiritual successor where you carve up derelict ships and manage drones with ‘personality quirks’

Keenan announced three new game projects in development: 1. Humanity 2.0: A spiritual successor to Duskers, featuring a wireframe visual style where players dispatch drones to explore derelict spaceships, scavenge resources, dismantle ships, and construct new spacecraft. Drones will have unique personalities that affect their behavior. 2. Scheme: A tactical political strategy game where players navigate political intrigue as a lowborn character, using tactics like bribery and manipulation to ascend the social ladder without traditional troop movements, instead orchestrating conflicts between factions. 3. Magic Wizard Chess: A tactical roguelike game with unique gameplay mechanics, lacking health bars and incorporating psychological evaluations for players, though details remain vague.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

Grab the biggest Warhammer PC game ever at less than half price

A resurgence of interest in the Warhammer universe is occurring within the PC gaming community, driven by anticipation for upcoming titles like Space Marine 2. Total War: Warhammer 3 is highlighted as the best Warhammer game, currently available at a 60% discount on Humble for .99/£19.99, down from /£50. The game features a vast scale, stunning visuals, and strategic gameplay, allowing players to engage in battles with various factions. Players can access the Immortal Empires mega-campaign without owning previous titles, although earlier games or DLC are required for additional races. The factions available at launch include Daemons of Chaos, Grand Cathay, Khorne, Kislev, Nurgle, Slaanesh, Tzeentch, and Warriors of Chaos (Be’lakor). Total War: Warhammer and Total War: Warhammer 2 are also on sale for .99/£9.99, discounted by 75%. The sale ends on February 10 at 10 am PT / 1 pm ET / 6 pm GMT.

AppWizard

February 7, 2025

Vanished for a year, early access dev returns to announce a crisis taught them ‘videogames ain’t it’ and end development on ‘singleplayer EVE’ they’ve been making since 2019

Astrox Imperium is an early access game on Steam, likened to a "singleplayer EVE Online," allowing players to explore a vast universe with a dynamic economy and extensive ship upgrades. The developer, Masula, announced a reevaluation of priorities due to personal circumstances, stating that video games are no longer a priority for them. Masula plans to transform the Campaign mode into a tutorial and release the game as a complete product, but indicated this would be their last project in game development. The community has had mixed reactions, with many expressing empathy and support for Masula, while also inquiring about the possibility of community involvement in the game's future development.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Top 15 Best PC Games

Creative Assembly released Total War: Pharaoh on October 11, 2023, marking a return to historical themes after recent mythological-focused titles. Initially, the game faced mixed reviews due to its limited map, which included only Egypt, Canaan, and parts of Anatolia. However, a free update expanded the map to cover classical Mesopotamia, Anatolia, and Greece, introducing new factions such as Babylon, Assyria, Elam, Urartu, the Sea Peoples, and Troy. The gameplay mechanics were refined to include distinct kingship and government systems, enhanced diplomacy, and trade resources, allowing for a more strategic experience. Total War: Pharaoh is recognized as a standout entry in the series and the broader strategy game genre.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Skald: Against the Black Priory review

Skald: Against the Black Priory is a throwback roleplaying game that combines old-school aesthetics with modern gameplay elements. It features a polished experience that balances complexity and accessibility, with a compelling cosmic horror narrative. The game uses a unique progression system based on 2d6 dice rolls and allows for character customization primarily during creation. Combat is turn-based on a grid, with distinct tactical advantages for each class. Non-combat gameplay elements include diplomacy and skills that enhance exploration. One notable quest involves infiltrating a city controlled by cultist barbarians, allowing for strategic decision-making. The game offers flexibility in party composition with preset characters and customizable mercenaries. The worldbuilding includes a unique magic system and hints at greater cosmic horror, with writing quality reminiscent of classics like Planescape: Torment. Skald is recognized as one of the standout RPGs of the past year.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

10 iOS and Android games like Pokemon GO

- Monster Hunter Now is a location-based game from Niantic, the creator of Pokemon Go - The game features maps of where items and monsters spawn, with a more action-packed fighting style than Pokemon Go

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.

BetaBeacon

December 27, 2024

Top 25 best tower defence games for Android phones and tablets

Kingdom Rush is a tower defense game available on iOS and Android, considered the pinnacle of the genre with tight unit balance, intuitive controls, inventive level design, and a comic book aesthetic.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

The 15 best PC games of 2024: From Indy to Kratos, samurai to outlaws, and everything in between

In 2024, the PC gaming landscape thrived due to the resolution of component shortages, the popularity of cloud gaming, and the rise of PC gaming handhelds. A diverse range of games was released, including indie titles and AAA adventures, along with remakes and remasters of classics. The top PC games of 2024 included: 1. Thank Goodness You're Here! 2. Helldivers 2 3. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle 4. Red Dead Redemption 5. Star Wars: Outlaws 6. Balatro 7. Animal Well 8. Fallout: London 9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 10. Dragon Age: The Veilguard 11. Silent Hill 2 12. God of War: Ragnarok 13. Black Myth: Wukong 14. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 15. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut The gaming rig used featured an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, Intel Core i5-13600K CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and an Asus ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI motherboard.