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January 13, 2026

Anthem is finally, officially dead

At approximately 2:05 PM EST today, players of Anthem were unexpectedly disconnected from EA's servers, marking the official end of the game after nearly seven years since its launch. The game had struggled with live service management and received a lukewarm reception, with a review rating of 55 in February 2019. Development issues and a lack of creative direction plagued Anthem, leading to abandoned plans for reinvention in February 2021. EA announced the game's closure in July, and in its final hours, the community engaged in a nostalgic farewell. Players expressed mixed feelings about the game's experience, highlighting both the thrill of combat and frustrations with its design.

BetaBeacon

August 20, 2025

Sci-fi action-adventure Pragmata shows off android companion Diana’s hacking skills in combat

- Pragmata is a sci-fi action-adventure game by Capcom with a confirmed 2026 release date. - The game is set in a Lunar station researching Lunafilament, a material that can create anything with the right data. - The protagonist, spacefarer Hugh Williams, gets separated from his team after a lunar quake strikes the station.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Hyper Light Breaker has shadow dropped a new update with floating islands, difficulty modifiers, a beefy new tank character, and a challenging duo boss that’s ‘technically 4 bosses’ depending on what order you beat them in

Heart Machine unveiled an early access update for Hyper Light Breaker at the Future Games Show, introducing several new features: a new playable character, a boss encounter with gunslinging twins, and floating islands called Sky Labs. The update includes a ramen vendor for cooking noodle dishes that provide buffs, a "Glitch bar" difficulty system affecting enemy damage and other adjustments, and platforming challenges on the Sky Labs. The update is available for players on Steam.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Gamescom 2025 preview: The 6 games we’re most excited to see

Gamescom 2025 will begin on August 19, featuring Geoff Keighley's Opening Night Live and various streams from Xbox and Bethesda. - The Outer Worlds 2 is set for release in October, with a presentation revealing a dystopian setting. - Silent Hill F is anticipated to have a new trailer during Opening Night Live, launching in September and focusing on Japanese horror. - World of Warcraft: Midnight will reveal story elements and features like player housing. - Resident Evil Requiem will offer an exclusive sneak peek during Opening Night Live, allowing players to experience Raccoon City from dual perspectives. - Hollow Knight: Silksong will be playable at Nintendo and Xbox booths, with a potential release before the end of 2025.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Gamescom 2025 schedule: All the showcases and events you can watch this year

Gamescom 2025 will take place in Cologne, Germany, featuring various events and showcases. Key highlights include: - Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 19 at 8 pm CEST, with updates on Resident Evil Requiem and the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion. - The Future Games Show on August 20 at 8 pm CEST, hosted by David Hayter and Maggie Robertson. - The Awesome Indies showcase on August 21 at 6 pm CEST, focusing on indie titles. - Xbox will present broadcasts on August 20 and 21 at 6 am PT, featuring Grounded 2, Black Ops 7, and The Outer Worlds 2. - Bethesda will host broadcasts over three days starting August 22, including developer interviews and game showcases.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

Big Boss and Lady Dimitrescu will host the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025

The Future Games Show will broadcast live from Gamescom 2025 on August 20, featuring hosts David Hayter and Maggie Robertson. Hayter, known for his roles as Solid Snake and Big Boss, expressed excitement about the event, which will include world premieres, new trailers, and in-depth looks at games. The show is organized by Future PLC, the parent company of PC Gamer, and will be available to viewers on platforms like Twitch and YouTube.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — ‘Metal Gear Solid’ and ‘Resident Evil’ actors to present

David Hayter and Maggie Robertson will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on August 20, showcasing over 50 titles from publishers like Bandai Namco, Electronic Arts, and Capcom. The event will start at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT / 7 p.m. BST and will be broadcast live on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, BiliBili, and GamesRadar.com. David Hayter is known for his role as Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series and has previously hosted the show in 2020. Maggie Robertson is recognized for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village and as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3. Additionally, Future will present two other Gamescom events: "FGS Live From Gamescom" and "FGS Best of Gamescom," airing on August 24.

AppWizard

July 26, 2025

Luto Has Been Released For PC & Consoles This Week

Luto is a psychological horror game available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It features a first-person narrative centered on themes of loss and anxiety within a haunted home. Players navigate shifting environments filled with hidden secrets and horror encounters driven by phobias. The game allows for narrative-driven exploration, where players can unravel the story at their own pace using sound, symbolism, and fragmented memories. The free demo of Luto has been updated by indie developer Broken Bird Games in collaboration with publishers Selecta Play and Astrolabe Games. The game was officially announced during the Future Games Show 2025 showcase.

AppWizard

July 4, 2025

I played 10 free Steam demos this week: here are the 5 games that made it onto my wishlist

The author explored various free game demos on Steam after playing Dune: Awakening. They highlighted several games: 1. Star Birds: A resource management game where players explore asteroids, establish factories, and unlock technologies. The demo impressed the author enough to add it to their wishlist. 2. Watchword: A wordplay and strategy game where players connect words on a grid and use magical tomes. The author found it captivating and recommended it for word game enthusiasts. 3. Discounty: A life simulation game where players run a discount grocery store and uncover town mysteries. The author expressed eagerness to explore it further. 4. Herdling: A game where players guide large creatures across a countryside, featuring minimalistic instructions and an immersive atmosphere. 5. Ball X Pit: A mashup of Vampire Survivors and Super Breakout, combining base-building and farming mechanics with monster-fighting gameplay. Additionally, the author mentioned other games that caught their attention, including: - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check: A management sim in a zombie apocalypse with engaging scanning mechanics but lackluster base management. - City of Voices: A narrative-driven adventure from a developer known for The Rise of The Golden Idol. - Morsels: A creature-collecting roguelite with a challenging color palette. - Scale the Depths: A casual fishing game lacking complexity. - Half Sword: A physics-based medieval brawler more entertaining to watch than to play.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Blumhouse Games Reveals ‘Grave Seasons’, ‘Eyes of Hellfire’ at PC Gaming Show [Trailer]

Blumhouse Games has announced two new titles: Grave Seasons and Eyes of Hellfire. Grave Seasons is a farming simulation game set in the mountain town of Ashenridge, where players engage in activities like fishing and farming while dealing with a supernatural serial killer. It is scheduled for release on Steam and consoles in 2026. Eyes of Hellfire is a cooperative horror game inspired by an Irish secret society, allowing up to five players to navigate a lodge while facing violent entities and breaking unique curses. It will be available in early access on PC via Steam this August.