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AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Stadium’s roadmap for Overwatch 2 is planned out for the next three seasons, with more heroes, maps, and custom games on the horizon

Stadium is a new mode in Overwatch 2, developed with a dedicated roadmap for the next three seasons. Season 17 will introduce two new maps (Esperanca and Samoa), a crossplay feature, new custom games, saveable and shareable builds, and additional example builds. The maps will be tailored for Stadium's fast-paced gameplay, featuring smaller sizes and closer spawn points to objectives. Stadium has gained popularity within the Overwatch 2 community, becoming comparable to Quick Play and Competitive modes.

BetaBeacon

April 30, 2025

Flappy Bird Added To Epic Games Store For Android

Flappy Bird has teamed up with Epic Games to bring the modern version of the game to the Epic Games Store on Android. The Flappy Bird Foundation is spearheading the game's return and has acquired the official trademark rights. Planned future releases include desktop and mobile web browsers and native app versions on iOS and Android in 2025. The game features Classic mode and Quest mode with new worlds and challenges. The app on Epic Games Store will not have Web3 elements and is supported by ads and in-app purchases.

AppWizard

April 13, 2025

PC gamers report hackers have taken over Star Wars Battlefront II

Star Wars Battlefront II is currently facing significant challenges due to hacking, which has made several game modes unplayable. A recent sophisticated hack prevents players from spawning in affected servers, leading to empty matches. Players have reported abusive chat messages and doxxing incidents linked to hackers. The modding group Kyber has raised concerns about scammers impersonating administrators and has noted that EA has implemented a server-side fix for a critical vulnerability, although an official statement from the company is pending. Historically, the game has experienced various bugs and hacks, including a notable incident in late 2021 where a bug rendered players unkillable. Despite EA ceasing primary development in 2020, the game retains a loyal player base, partly due to its free availability on the Epic Games Store in 2021. Kyber is developing a modding platform called Kyber V2, which aims to introduce features like a dedicated server browser and custom servers to enhance the gaming experience and protect against hacking.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

Dark and Darker finally gets a PvE-exclusive ‘Adventure Mode’

Dark and Darker has launched Season 6 of its early access release, introducing "Adventure Mode," a PvE-exclusive co-op format that allows players to explore dungeons without PvP encounters. The update includes adjustments to loot drops and monster difficulties, new monster patterns such as the Nightmare Ice Spider and Nightmare Yeti, and a "High-Roller boss summoning system" for summoning bosses like the Lich and Ghost King. Numerous bug fixes have been made, along with improvements to gameplay mechanics, cooldown times, armor ratings, and new crafting options.

BetaBeacon

April 9, 2025

Download Goose Goose Duck (free) for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS

Goose Goose Duck is a free game available on multiple platforms, including mobile devices and PCs. Optional in-game purchases offer visual accessories and skins, but do not affect gameplay.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

Coach FC Dallas and More in These Top PC Soccer Games

Coaching FC Dallas in virtual soccer games is appealing to fans, with several notable PC titles available. 1. Football Manager 2024: A leading soccer management game where players can manage FC Dallas and other clubs, engaging in various managerial tasks. 2. Pixel Cup Soccer – Ultimate Edition: An isometric soccer game with multiplayer mode, though it does not allow management of FC Dallas. 3. EA FC 25: A popular soccer simulation game enabling players to join FC Dallas and compete in Major League Soccer, featuring a career mode and Ultimate Team. 4. Rocket League: A unique game combining soccer with vehicular gameplay, where players control cars to score goals. 5. eFootball: A rival to EA FC 25, allowing players to lead FC Dallas with authentic gameplay and various modes.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

BetaBeacon

March 29, 2025

Best Games of 2025 on iOS & Android

Flappy Bird has made a comeback after a decade, managed by the Flappy Bird Foundation. The new version includes additional game modes, avatars, and a 99-player rivals' mode.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

The Best Minecraft Updates (And How They Changed Multiplayer Forever)

Minecraft has evolved significantly since its inception, with various updates introducing new features and enhancing gameplay. 1. Beta 1.8 (2011): Introduced hunger, sprinting, strongholds, and villages, marking the transition to survival mode and boosting multiplayer dynamics with the rise of PvP servers and Hunger Games-style minigames. 2. Release 1.3 (2012): Unified single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing single-player worlds to function as lightweight servers and introducing command blocks for scripting events, enhancing multiplayer experiences. 3. Release 1.7 (2013): Added new biomes and improved world generation, enriching multiplayer exploration and encouraging themed survival worlds and roleplay. 4. Release 1.8 (2014): Introduced armor stands, banners, and enhanced creator tools, allowing for custom lobbies and scripted events, fostering a thriving multiplayer scene. 5. Release 1.13 (2018): Revitalized oceans with new features like coral reefs and improved swimming mechanics, leading to water-themed multiplayer worlds and ambitious server designs. 6. Release 1.16 (2020): Transformed the Nether with new biomes and mobs, introducing Netherite and creating new survival challenges and PvE zones for multiplayer. 7. Releases 1.17 & 1.18 (2021): Overhauled terrain generation, expanding world height and creating dynamic multiplayer experiences with group mining expeditions and scenic base-building. 8. Release 1.20 (2023): Focused on storytelling with new features like archaeology and sniffer mobs, promoting collaborative narratives and community-driven experiences in multiplayer.

Winsage

March 15, 2025

SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview brings the ‘beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds’

Valve has released the SteamOS 3.7.0 Preview, which is currently exclusive to the Steam Deck but will soon support a wider range of non-Steam Deck handheld devices. Users can access the Preview channel by adjusting their Steam Deck update settings. Key updates include: - Updated to a newer Arch Linux base and Linux kernel version 6.11. - Bluetooth controllers can now wake LCD models of the Steam Deck. - Added support for the Proteus Byowave controller. - Resolved issues with the Switch Pro Controller gyros and stuck controller inputs. - Enabled HFP/HSP profiles for integrated microphone use with Bluetooth headsets in Desktop mode. - Introduced a battery level display for supported Bluetooth devices. - Improved compatibility for specific displays with the Steam Deck Dock. - Enabled AMD P-State CPU frequency control and fixed performance issues in certain games. - Updated desktop mode to Plasma 6.2.5, with improved surround sound functionality and pre-installed KDE Filelight. - Fixed various UI and system update issues, enhanced system responsiveness, and enabled IPv6 Privacy Extensions by default. Known issues include problems with Creative Zen Air Pro earbuds, Super NES controllers, and DualShock 3 controllers. Developer updates include kernel updates and improvements to system management.