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May 28, 2025

Metroidvania game Bolt & Wahlington announced for PC

Publisher OKJOY and developer Team Orca have announced the Metroidvania action-adventure game, Bolt & Wahlington, featuring a Siamese cat protagonist navigating floating ruins. The game will launch on PC via Steam, with a beta test scheduled for June. Players will pilot a mech aboard the mobile fortress Whalington, utilizing unique gameplay mechanics such as transforming into a mouse, exchanging health points for keys, and morphing the mech into different forms. The game encourages exploration in a non-linear world filled with hidden areas and secrets. It features a hand-drawn 2D comic aesthetic and includes cat-centric elements, such as saving progress in cardboard boxes and encountering quirky feline characters.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Warhammer 40K: Boltgun 2 is coming to PC in 2026

Big Fan Games has announced the sequel to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, titled Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 2, set to launch on PC in 2026. The game features a branching single-player campaign with new locations, explosive combat mechanics, and a Navigation Guide system for improved maneuverability. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10, an AMD Phenom II X4 965 or Intel Core i3-2120 processor, 8 GB RAM, 1 GB VRAM (AMD Radeon HD 7770 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560), DirectX 11, and 5 GB of available storage. Recommended specifications include an AMD Ryzen 5 1500X or Intel Core i5-8400 processor, 8 GB RAM, 3 GB VRAM (AMD Radeon RX 580 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti), DirectX 11, and 5 GB of available storage. An exact release date has not been confirmed.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Every Minecraft Nerf Blaster You Can Buy Right Now

Minecraft has collaborated with Nerf to create a range of blasters inspired by the game. The following Nerf Minecraft products are available: 1. Nerf Minecraft Bow Dart Blaster - £14.99, features string-priming action and high-performance N1 darts. 2. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Cave Spider Blaster - Compact design with rapid-fire capabilities. 3. Nerf Microshots Minecraft Chicken Blaster - £19.99, fires one dart at a time. 4. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Ender Dragon and Elder Guardian Mini Blaster 2-Pack - £37.19, features both bosses from Minecraft. 5. Nerf Ender Dragon Blaster - Over £37.18, includes dragon design and storage for 12 darts. 6. Nerf Minecraft Firebrand, Dart Blasting Axe - £19.66, three-dart capacity. 7. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Ghast Mini Blaster - £11.95, single-shot action. 8. Nerf MicroShots Minecraft Guardian Mini Blaster - £12.99, features two mini-sized darts. 9. Nerf Minecraft Heartstealer Toy Sword - £19.79, combines sword aesthetics with blaster functionality. 10. Nerf Minecraft Pillager's Crossbow Dart Blaster - £29.94, fires six darts consecutively. 11. Nerf Minecraft Sabrewing Motorized Blaster Bow - £44.99, motorized blasting with an 8-dart clip. 12. Nerf Microshot Minecraft Snow Golem Mini Blaster - Compact and easy to use. 13. Nerf Minecraft Stormlander Dart-Blasting Hammer - £25.19, fires three darts.

BetaBeacon

April 26, 2025

Download PUBG Mobile (free) for Windows, Android and iOS

PUBG provides a complete gaming experience with uncertain challenges in each match, focusing on tactical gameplay and survival mechanics.

AppWizard

April 20, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Cooperative free events, Metroidvania bundles, and more

The Epic Games Store is giving away the game Botanicula, a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, until Thursday, April 24. Humble has launched the Return to Metroidvania bundle, which includes titles like Monster Sanctuary and Gato Roboto, with various pricing tiers, available for two weeks. This weekend features free-to-play promotions for Ubisoft's Skull and Bones, No More Room in Hell 2, and Barotrauma. Significant discounts are available on franchises like Metro and Dying Light, and the GOG store has DRM-free offers including action titles and publisher specials. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Battle an endless cycle of evil machines in this roguelite FPS with ‘infinite weapon customization’ and ‘total environmental destruction’

Players in Void/Breaker are trapped by a malevolent AI and must fight through an army of robots to escape. The game features extensive weapon customization, allowing for infinite modifications to guns. It includes destructible environments that enhance gameplay and strategy. Players will navigate paths similar to Slay the Spire, engaging in arena-like battles while gathering parts and power-ups to craft powerful weapons. The game is developed by solo developer Daniel Stubbington and is set to be published by Playstack, with a release anticipated sometime this year.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Steam’s latest game free to keep forever if you download in first 24 hours

A new game, Nubs!: Arena, developed by Glowfish Interactive and Rangatang, will be released on Steam on May 15, 2025. Players can download it for free within the first 24 hours of its release. The game is a multiplayer brawler that supports up to 20 players and features various outfits and weapon upgrades.

BetaBeacon

April 7, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – April 2025 round-up

- Songs Of Conquest Mobile is available on iOS & Android for £11.99 - The game was originally released on PC last year - The game features turn-based interactions and pixel art - It involves warring fantasy characters and Final Fantasy Tactics-style battles - The game is challenging and requires players to gather power-ups - The game has a score of 7/10

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered review

The Last of Us Part 2 features a narrative that explores themes of vengeance and the moral dilemmas of violence, focusing on characters Abby and Ellie who are caught in a cycle of revenge amidst conflicts involving the military junta FEDRA, the Washington Liberation Front, and the Seraphites. The game introduces several enhancements in its recent PC release, including ultrawide support, HDR, enhanced graphics options, improved accessibility settings, and a new “speech to vibrations” feature. It also includes new gameplay modes such as a guitar-playing feature for Ellie and a roguelite mode called No Return, which emphasizes strategic resource management in randomized combat encounters. Despite its rich audiovisual presentation and engaging combat, the game has faced performance issues on PC, particularly with an RTX 3060 Ti, and its narrative has been criticized for being clichéd and for its handling of violence and power dynamics. A day-one patch is expected to address some of these performance concerns.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Reburn, formerly 4A Games Ukraine, announces sci-fi first-person shooter La Quimera for PC

Reburn, formerly known as 4A Games Ukraine, has announced its new project, La Quimera, a narrative-driven science-fiction shooter set in a dystopian future Latin America in the year 2064. The game utilizes the 4A Engine and will be available on PC via Steam, though the release date is not yet revealed. Players take on the role of PMC operatives in a world where nation-states have collapsed, relying on mercenary forces. The game features solo and cooperative gameplay for up to three players, allowing for tactical collaboration and customization of weapons and exoskeletons. Players will face various hostile factions and robotic enemies with advanced capabilities, aided by a personal combat AI assistant.