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Is Steam Down? Is It Tuesday? It May Just Be Maintenance Day
AppWizard
August 19, 2026

Is Steam Down? Is It Tuesday? It May Just Be Maintenance Day

Steam typically undergoes maintenance for approximately 10 to 30 minutes on select Tuesday evenings, usually between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ET. This routine maintenance is not prominently published but is well-known among the gaming community.
Where to find the Shimanoyama region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6
AppWizard
August 13, 2026

Where to find the Shimanoyama region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6

The summer Horizon Mascot Party Festival Series has launched in Forza Horizon 6, introducing weekly challenges such as the Shimanoyama Treasure Hunt. Players can find the treasure chest at the Shimanoyama Drift Circuit in the north-east of the region by following these steps: head towards the circuit, veer left under the entrance sign, turn left into the circuit, and look for open garages on the left, with the chest in the third garage. Claiming the chest rewards players with 100,000 credits, 5,000 XP, and 3 Season Progress points towards acquiring the Exomotive Exocet Sport and the Datsun 2000 Roadster. Additionally, players can explore the Hokuryu Sunflower Farm and participate in a weekly challenge featuring the Toyota Japantakushi.
Bryce Clark, game director of Poppy Playtime, has played 23,000 hours of Steam games: 'I'm a bit obsessed with learning the market'
AppWizard
June 21, 2026

Bryce Clark, game director of Poppy Playtime, has played 23,000 hours of Steam games: ‘I’m a bit obsessed with learning the market’

Bryce Clark is the game director of Poppy Playtime and has a history in gaming that began with DOS games. His childhood favorite was the 1994 RTS Dominus, which had technical difficulties that required troubleshooting. He has worked for studios like 343 Industries and Blizzard and became the lead technical artist at Mob Entertainment in 2023 before directing Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5, released in February. Clark enjoys games like Aethus, Strange Antiquities, and Prosperous Universe, and recently played Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library and Forza Horizon 6. The oldest games on his PC are No Man's Sky and The Hunter: Call of The Wild. He has logged over 23,000 hours on Steam, with Rocket League and Ark: Survival Evolved among his top titles. Clark finds comfort in The Hunter: Call of the Wild and Subnautica. He uses Snagit for screenshots and video recording and WinDirStat for disk space management. He has shifted to a minimalist desktop organization style, using the taskbar and search bar instead of desktop shortcuts.
What's new on Xbox Game Pass? Check out the latest.
AppWizard
May 20, 2026

What’s new on Xbox Game Pass? Check out the latest.

Xbox Game Pass is evolving with a variety of gaming experiences. Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan, features 550 cars, and allows players to race at speeds up to 100 mph. Hades 2 allows players to control Melinoë, expanding on the original's themes and gameplay while maintaining engaging combat and narrative. Vampire Crawlers combines gameplay from Vampire Survivors with roguelike deckbuilding, offering strategic gameplay and unique mechanics. Subnautica 2 is the most wish-listed game on Steam, enhancing exploration and survival mechanics from the original game. Mixtape is an indie game that offers a three-hour experience filled with nostalgic storytelling and a vibrant soundtrack reminiscent of the '90s.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More
AppWizard
April 21, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More

Chocobos, space, vampires, and sentient pottery are themes of upcoming games showcased at the ID@Xbox and IGN event. Several games will be available on day one through Game Pass, including: - Little Rocket Lab (April 21) - A cozy machine-building RPG where players help build a rocket. - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (April 21) - A narrative adventure about a quest for a potato in a magical realm. - Vampire Crawlers (April 21) - A turn-based, rogue-lite card-driven game based on Vampire Survivors. - Kiln (April 23) - A pottery-themed game that combines crafting and online battles. - Aphelion (April 28) - A third-person sci-fi adventure involving a crash landing and rescuing a partner. - Trepang2 (April 29) - A visceral FPS set in a dystopian future. - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (April 30) - A prequel to the series featuring army raising and spell casting. - Sledding Game (April 30) - A multiplayer snow-sports experience with voice chat. - TerraTech Legion (April 30) - A game focused on constructing battle vehicles. - Final Fantasy V (May 5) - A classic RPG involving a rescue mission and adventure with a Chocobo. Several titles will leave the Game Pass library on April 30, including: - Citizen Sleeper - Creatures of Ava - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - Endless Legend 2 - Goat Simulator - Goat Simulator Remastered - Hunt Showdown 1896 - NHL 24 (EA Play) - Revenge of the Savage Planet Games with a 'Handheld' designation are optimized for handheld play.
Grab these ten great Steam Deck games for incredibly low prices during the Steam Winter Sale
AppWizard
December 21, 2025

Grab these ten great Steam Deck games for incredibly low prices during the Steam Winter Sale

The Steam Winter Sale offers discounts up to 90% on various games, particularly appealing to Steam Deck users. - Hollow Knight is discounted by 50%, priced at .99 / £6.39, while Hollow Knight: Silksong is available for .99 / £13.40 after a 20% discount. - Blue Prince is priced at .79 / £16.49, down from .99. - Baldur's Gate 3 is available for .99, reflecting a 25% discount from its usual price of .99. - Stardew Valley is priced at .99 / £6.59, a 40% reduction from .99. - Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition is available for .24 / £7.49, down from .99, a 75% discount. - Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is now .99 / £21.99, down from .99, reflecting a 60% discount. - Slay the Spire is available for .49 / £1.99, thanks to a 90% discount. - Dave the Diver is priced at .99 / £9.34, a 45% discount from .99. - Hades 2 is available for .74 / £18.74 after a 25% discount. - Subnautica is priced at .49 / £6.49, down from .99, reflecting a 75% discount. - Dispatch is available for .99, a 10% discount from its original price of .99.
Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (MP & Zombies), Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dead by Daylight, CATAN, and More
AppWizard
October 31, 2025

Free Play Days – Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (MP & Zombies), Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dead by Daylight, CATAN, and More

Gamers can participate in Free Play Days from October 30 to November 2, featuring titles such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Dead by Daylight, Catan, and Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Premium, and Essential members. Yes, Your Grace is available for all Xbox members without a membership, and Post Trauma offers a free two-hour trial for all Xbox members. Players can install games through Xbox.com or the Xbox Store and can purchase them at limited-time discounts while retaining their Gamerscore and achievements. Specific details include: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available for free from October 28 to November 3, including all Multiplayer modes and the complete Zombies saga. - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 allows players to train with characters and engage in battles. - Dead by Daylight is available for free from October 30 to November 2, with discounts on the base game and DLCs. - Catan: Console Edition enables players to build settlements and engage in online play. - Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader offers a narrative-rich adventure. - Yes, Your Grace involves managing a kingdom and making decisions for petitioners. - Post Trauma features survival horror gameplay with puzzles and scenarios.
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