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AppWizard

November 29, 2025

Oozing fiery, retropunk goodness, this survival game’s new trailer is so cool I’m not even mad about its delay

Into the Fire's early access launch has been delayed to 2026, previously set for 2025. Players will take on the role of a retropunk firefighter in Dante's Archipelago, managing temperature and water supplies while rescuing survivors from volcanic eruptions. The game features a sanctuary called The Hub for recuperation and tool crafting, with an arsenal that includes an axe, foam grenades, and water-dousing shotguns. A notable vehicle in the game is a propeller-driven sledge. The new trailer reveals supernatural elements such as fire jellyfish and ghostly apparitions. Closed playtests will be available to members of the game's Discord community.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Arc Raiders review in progress: An Extraction shooter for the masses

Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter developed by Embark Studios, set in a post-apocalyptic world where players, known as raiders, scavenge for resources while facing threats from rogue robots and rival players. The game allows players to engage in both PvE and PvP elements, with a focus on cooperative objectives rather than solely hunting other players. Players can craft gear and utilize a variety of weapons, enhancing the gameplay experience. The game features a forgiving mechanics system, allowing players to explore and enjoy the game without the high-stakes pressure typical of other titles like Escape from Tarkov. The art direction combines retro-futuristic aesthetics with vibrant colors, adding charm to the overall experience. Players can also receive bonuses from companion pets and skill tree upgrades, contributing to a more relaxed atmosphere.

AppWizard

May 23, 2025

Light No Fire: Everything we know about Hello Games’ planet-sized survival game

Hello Games is set to unveil a new game titled Light No Fire, an open-world survival adventure confined to a single planet, comparable in size to Earth. The game features a multiplayer, procedurally generated fantasy world with creatures like skeletons, dragons, and bipedal rabbits, and includes rustic cabins and low-tech weaponry. It emphasizes adventure, building, survival, and exploration, allowing players to construct homes, tame mounts, and explore the landscape. The game encourages collaboration among players, who can build communities or explore solo. The trailer indicates interactions with structures like obelisks and ruins, but specific mechanics are not yet revealed. Hello Games is working on both Light No Fire and ongoing updates for No Man's Sky simultaneously. The multiplayer capacity for Light No Fire is unclear, with the trailer showing interactions among up to ten players, while No Man's Sky supports up to thirty-two players in a single instance.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 meets Blade Runner in jaw-dropping new free download

A tech demo titled Cyber Streets has been released for free download, showcasing futuristic aesthetics similar to Cyberpunk 2077. Developed by Sciontidesign using Unreal Engine 5.5, it serves as a proof of concept with limited interactive elements. John Papadopoulos from Dark Side of Gaming has promoted the demo through gameplay footage on YouTube. The demo is designed to be accessible, as it does not require advanced features like Lumen, Path Tracing, RTX, DLSS, or baked lighting, making it compatible with computers from the 2020s.