gameplay experience Archives

BetaBeacon

July 13, 2025

Bullet Heavens: auto-shooters, reverse bullet hells, and games like Vampire Survivors

- Vampire Survivors is a game that has taken the gaming world by storm, with Xbox's Phil Spencer confessing his obsession with it. - Picayune Dreams is a surreal space shooter that offers a unique twist on the genre with toggleable auto-shooter elements and boss battles that descend into bullet hell. - Brotato offers a fun and lighthearted take on the auto-shooter genre with tightly controlled arenas and a focus on quick, nimble gameplay.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

These 5 free add-ons make Minecraft Bedrock Edition feel brand new

Minecraft Bedrock Edition offers various free add-ons that enhance gameplay. These add-ons are compatible with platforms like Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and 5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 or 11. To install Bedrock add-ons, players can access the Marketplace, search for the add-on, and download it. After downloading, players must activate the add-ons in the world settings under Resource Packs. 1. Gravestone Add-On: Stores player items in a gravestone upon death, preventing loss from environmental hazards. 2. Uncrafting Items Add-On: Allows players to break down crafted items into base materials using an Uncrafting Table, though not for a full refund. 3. Echo Crystal Add-On: Introduces Echo Crystals that enable players to phase through blocks above them for exploration. 4. More TNT! Add-On: Adds various types of TNT with unique effects, including "Disco TNT" and "Colossal TNT." 5. Tinkers’ Construct Lite Add-On: Enhances tool crafting and customization, allowing players to build tools from different parts and materials, introducing new tools and a smelting system.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

Two Point Museum’s latest update lets you manage a museum atop a massive mountain, and allows all players a taste of its upcoming fantasy-themed DLC

Two Point Studios released the first paid DLC for Two Point Museum, titled Fantasy Finds, which adds new artifacts. A new museum called Pointy Mountains is included in the free 4.0 update, unlocking at curator rank 7, and is the largest museum in the game. The narrative involves investigating the disappearance of a curator. The 4.0 update also offers a "taster" of the Fantasy Finds DLC, allowing players to access the first three points of interest and collect six fairytale exhibits, along with introducing new guest types and items. The full DLC will be available for purchase on July 17, while the 4.0 update and the taster are currently live.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

One of the Best Star Wars Games Is Now Free

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II, originally released in 1997, is available for free through Prime Gaming for Amazon Prime subscribers until August 11. Players need a PC capable of running the game and a free GOG account to access it. The game is a first-person shooter set in the Star Wars universe, featuring Kyle Katarn and includes ten weapons and over twelve Force powers. It has a Metacritic score of 91 and is recognized as one of the finest games of its time. Once redeemed, the game remains accessible indefinitely.

AppWizard

July 10, 2025

Mycopunk review

Mycopunk is a cooperative PvE shooter developed by Pigeons at Play and published by Devolver Digital, set to release on July 10, 2025. Players combat fungal adversaries and gather resources for a mega-corporation while navigating various environments. The game allows customization of mission difficulty with three swarm intensities and six difficulty levels. Players encounter mycological robots and can choose characters with unique movement abilities, enhancing teamwork. The game features a vibrant home base with minigames and character upgrades, and offers different mission types. Progression may feel slow, and some glitches are present, but developers are addressing these issues.

AppWizard

July 9, 2025

Minecraft Celebrates James Gunn’s Big DCU Launch With Five Free Superman Skins

A new Superman skin pack is available for Minecraft, featuring characters like Superman, Lois Lane, Green Lantern, Hawkgirl, and Mr. Terrific, accessible for free from the Minecraft Marketplace. This release coincides with the upcoming Superman film by James Gunn, set to premiere on July 11, which stars David Corenswet as Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. The film has received positive reviews, with one critic rating it 8/10. Additionally, Minecraft has introduced new features, including copper golems, copper tools, and armor, along with a graphical enhancement called the Vibrant Visuals update.

Winsage

July 9, 2025

Deal Alert: Get Windows 11 Pro for Just $9.97 Before Windows 10 Support Ends

A lifetime license for Windows 11 Pro is available for .97, a 95% discount from the standard retail price of 9.99, until July 15 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Windows 10 support will end in October 2025. Windows 11 Pro features include BitLocker device encryption, Secure Boot, Microsoft Defender Antivirus, DirectX 12 Ultimate support for gaming, Microsoft Copilot AI for productivity, and optimized performance for Intel and AMD chips.

AppWizard

July 9, 2025

LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories announced for Switch, PC

Dragami Games has announced LoveR Kiss: Endless Memories, an upgraded edition of the romance simulation game LoveR Kiss, originally released in 2020. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on November 27, priced at 6,490 yen in Japan. It will support English, Japanese, and Traditional Chinese. Key features include new photo shooting locations and costumes, a refined user interface, improved physics, and the "PRO Photo Session" mode with various photo features. Nearly all previously released downloadable content will be included. The game will also debut on Steam with optimizations for enhanced graphics and mouse control support.

BetaBeacon

July 8, 2025

Download Fishdom (free) for macOS, Android, APK and iOS

- Fishdom is a free game that allows players to create and personalize their virtual aquarium by solving puzzles and earning rewards like coins and enhancements. - Fishdom is compatible with Android, iOS, Windows, and macOS devices. - Alternatives to Fishdom include games like Candy Crush Saga, Disney POP TOWN, and Panda Pop, each offering a unique twist on puzzle-solving and decoration.

BetaBeacon

July 7, 2025

Netmarble announces Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi for iOS, Android

Netmarble and Netmarble Nexus have announced the game Shangri-La Frontier: The Seven Colossi for iOS and Android platforms, two years after the initial teaser trailer. The game allows players to engage in battles against colossal bosses using one hand and alternate between two characters for added strategy.