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AppWizard

May 16, 2026

I’ve been pixelating things again for our latest quiz—this time you have to guess which 10 videogame characters I’ve mangled

PC Gamer has released a new quiz featuring ten iconic video game characters in a pixelated format, challenging participants to identify them despite the visual distortion. The quiz includes characters from various styles and genres, appealing to both casual and dedicated gamers.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

New Free Steam Game Has a Perfect 100% Rating With Players

A new free game called Jackpost Crash Course has been released on Steam, achieving a 100% user review score. Developed by Studio Investigrave, RachelDrawsThis, Ekrik, and Bell Kalengar, it is a visual novel set in a dark game show featuring criminals who gamble for a chance at redemption. The game has received nearly 150 user reviews praising its characters, artwork, and soundtrack. While the length of the game is unclear, it is noted that this is only the first chapter, with more episodes planned. Jackpost Crash Course is available on both Steam and Itch.io.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

PC Free Game Offer Will Save You $80, 2 Games Are Yours To Keep

The Epic Games Store is offering two free titles for PC users: Sunderfolk - Standard Edition, a tactical RPG valued at .99, and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition, typically priced at .99. Sunderfolk allows up to four players to engage in multiplayer online or local couch co-op, using mobile phones as controllers. It has a 94% rating on Steam. The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition features a branching narrative in the Batman universe and consists of five episodes, holding an 86% rating on Steam. Both games are available for free until 4 PM BST on May 21.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Subnautica 2 sells two million copies in less than 24 hours

Subnautica 2 features a four-player co-op mode and achieved two million sales within 12 hours of its launch. The game entered early access on May 14 and peaked at over 651,000 simultaneous players across platforms, with Steam recording 467,582 players. More than one million players engaged with the game within an hour of launch, and 93% of reviews have been positive. Players are enjoying the experience, with positive feedback highlighting its visual appeal and content.

BetaBeacon

May 15, 2026

Samsung could turn the Galaxy S27 Ultra into a true gaming beast

RedMagic has integrated touch-sensitive trigger buttons into their gaming smartphones, allowing users to map them to on-screen actions for a more immersive gaming experience. Samsung should consider bringing this feature to the Galaxy S27 Ultra to cater to the growing mobile gaming community and differentiate itself from competitors like Apple.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

Minecraft Bedrock 26.21 Released as Patch 1.048

Minecraft Bedrock Edition 26.21 was released on May 14, addressing various technical issues. The update is labeled as Minecraft update 1.048 (version 1.048.000) for console gamers. It fixes a freeze issue when opening a furnace without recipes, several gameplay crashes, and block traits not respecting experimental requirements for format_version >= 1.26.20.

AppWizard

May 15, 2026

Batman Arkham Knight is now an Xbox Play Anywhere title

Batman: Arkham Knight is now available as an Xbox Play Anywhere game through Xbox Game Pass on PC. Originally launched in 2015, it received critical acclaim on Xbox One and PS4, though the PC version faced challenges at release. Developers have since improved the PC experience. It is the third main installment in the Arkham series and has been part of the Game Pass lineup for an extended period.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

2011 was packed with iconic games: Can you guess which ones we reviewed from a quote and the score?

PC Gamer has curated a quiz featuring 17 reviews from the year 2011, inviting participants to test their knowledge of notable game releases from that year. The quiz consists of a single line of text and the corresponding review score as clues, with a time limit of 20 minutes.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

This week’s Epic Games freebies include a fantastic DnD strategy experience, and some top-tier Batman stories

The Epic Games Store is offering Sunderfolk, a tactical RPG inspired by Dungeons and Dragons, and The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition for free from May 14 to May 21. Sunderfolk recently received a 2.0 update that added mouse-and-keyboard functionality and online multiplayer capabilities. The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition includes both seasons of the game and features a noir-inspired 'Shadows Mode.' Players can claim these titles during the specified period.

AppWizard

May 14, 2026

Forza Horizon 6 launch times and release date in your region

Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan and features a new Horizon Festival with street racing, drifting, and kei trucks. The early access launch for the Premium edition will be at 12:01 AM local time for Xbox and Xbox App users, and at 9:01 PM PDT for US Pacific timezone players on May 14. Steam users will have access at 4:01 AM UTC. Global release times include: 12:01 AM EDT (US Eastern), 5:01 AM GMT (UK), 6:01 AM CEST (Europe), 2:01 PM AEST (Australia), 4:01 PM NZST (New Zealand), and 1:01 PM JST (Japan). Preloads are available, requiring 160 GB on PC and at least 135 GB on Xbox, and PC gamers must update their Gaming Services for optimal performance.