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AppWizard

December 3, 2025

Grab this Sekiro-style Metroidvania and six other great Steam Deck games for just $15, saving you over $156

Seven Steam Deck games are available through this month's Humble Choice subscription, including Nine Sols and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The Steam Deck remains the top handheld gaming PC, with seven out of eight titles in the bundle receiving Steam Deck Verified or Playable ratings. The subscription costs .99 / £11.49 per month, providing access to eight games valued at .92 on Steam. The games included are: 1. Nine Sols - Steam Deck Verified 2. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - Steam Deck Verified 3. Streets of Rage 4 - Steam Deck Verified 4. Lost Skies - Unsupported 5. Intravenous II - Steam Deck Playable 6. Dungeon Tycoon - Steam Deck Playable 7. Beholder Conductor - Steam Deck Verified 8. Godlike Burger - Steam Deck Verified Lost Skies does not fully support the Steam Deck, but can be played with keyboard and mouse controls.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

Save Up to $30 Off Humble Choice for Cyber Monday

Humble is offering a limited-time discount on Humble Choice memberships in celebration of Cyber Monday, ending today. The monthly plan can be purchased for .50 with the promo code CYBER25, while the annual plan is available for .99 using the code HOLIDAY25IGN. November's game offerings include titles such as Total War Warhammer III, Another Crab's Treasure, Pharaoh: A New Era, Etrian Odyssey HD, No More Heroes 3, Synergy, Spin Hero, and Paleo Pines. Members also receive up to 20% off purchases from the Humble Store and contribute 5% of their subscription fee to charity.

AppWizard

October 24, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 24: Epic Games Store Halloween Sale

The Epic Games Store is hosting a Halloween Sale featuring games like Alan Wake 2, Killing Floor 3, and Silent Hill 2, along with a free game, Fear the Spotlight. Steam is celebrating Warhammer Day, while Green Man Gaming and others are recognizing Fallout Day. Humble Bundle is offering various high-value packages and a subscription service for .99 per month, with October's offerings including Atomic Heart and V Rising. Green Man Gaming is providing a 15% discount on PC games with the coupon code OCT15 and has several tiered offers for Destiny 2. Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, and GOG.com are also participating in the seasonal sales with various deals. Ubisoft is offering its own promotions, and Steam remains a central platform for gaming deals during the Halloween season.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Amazon Prime Gaming’s 12 ‘free’ games for August include Civilization 3

Amazon Prime Gaming is offering free games for August 2025, including: - Available Now: - Sid Meier’s Civilization 3 Complete (GOG) - Thief: Definitive Edition (GOG) - The Academy: The First Riddle (Amazon Games App) - August 14: - Labyrinth City: Pierre the Maze Detective (Amazon Games App) - Silver Box Classics (GOG) - August 28: - Heroes of Loot 2 (GOG) - Fantasy Empires (GOG) - City Legends: The Ghost of Misty Hill Collector’s Edition (Legacy Games) Players can also access July's offerings, which include: - Marvel’s Midnight Suns - Amnesia: The Dark Descent - Saints Row IV: Re-Elected - Star Wars Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 1: Steam Racing Fest

Steam Racing Fest has launched, featuring a range of racing titles and the Steam Early Access build of Wreckfest 2. Steam is also hosting sales alongside EVO and QuakeCon, with new deals on DOOM: The Dark Ages and Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. A complimentary Steam weekend for WWE 2K25 is available in celebration of WWE Summerslam. Xbox Game Pass users can access additional discounts on select titles. Various gaming platforms, including Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, and Humble Bundle, are offering promotions and deals. Humble Bundle's July lineup includes Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, Cat Quest 3, Death's Door, DAEMON X MACHINA, Wizard With a Gun, Neo Cab, Everafter Falls, and Blanc, with additional savings for members. Ubisoft is also participating in weekend sales.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Humble Choice Explained: How The Xbox Game Pass PC Alternative Works

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass offers subscribers access to a wide array of games for a monthly fee, but access is revoked if the subscription lapses. In contrast, Humble Choice allows subscribers to keep the games they acquire, regardless of subscription status, and supports charitable causes. Humble Choice charges a monthly fee or an annual subscription fee and provides a selection of games each month, which are owned indefinitely by the subscriber. The service is more focused on indie titles and offers discounts on games in the Humble Store. It is particularly suited for gamers who enjoy indie games and those with older gaming PCs.

BetaBeacon

May 28, 2025

Apple’s new gaming app could do what Google Play Games never did

Apple is planning to launch a new gaming app that will be preinstalled on iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. The app will centralize user activity, achievements, leaderboards, communications, and more, as well as promote Apple Arcade. The app will also support third-party titles downloaded outside the App Store on Macs.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

GTA 5 is coming to Xbox Game Pass on both PC and console

Xbox Game Pass will add Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) to its lineup on April 15, 2025. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and for the first time on PC, featuring an Enhanced edition with graphical upgrades and faster loading times. Subscribers will have access to both the single-player campaign and GTA Online. This is the third time GTA 5 will be available on Game Pass, but the first for PC Game Pass subscribers, who can access the Enhanced edition at no extra cost. Existing owners of GTA 5 can upgrade for free. Additionally, new titles like South of Midnight, Borderlands 3, and Diablo 3 will also launch in April for subscribers.

AppWizard

December 22, 2024

6 reasons I’m excited for the future of PC gaming

PC gaming has experienced a surge in popularity, with both established studios and indie developers producing exceptional titles. Linux gaming has improved significantly, particularly with Valve's Proton compatibility layer allowing Windows games to run on Linux without requiring ports. Handheld devices like the Steam Deck have transformed gaming by enabling play on the go. The distinction between PC and console gaming is diminishing, with more console titles being ported to PC and subscription services like Xbox Game Pass providing access to console games on PCs. Display technology has evolved, offering monitors with vibrant colors and high refresh rates, enhancing the gaming experience. Apple Silicon has made Macs more viable for gaming, allowing demanding games to run smoothly, although more game ports are needed. There is a growing focus on accessibility in gaming, with studios prioritizing features for inclusivity. Despite concerns about rising graphics card prices, the PC gaming platform remains strong, supported by millions of users on platforms like Steam and Epic Games.

AppWizard

November 25, 2024

Xbox and PC Game Pass Ultimate for just $12/month, grab it before it’s gone

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a 3-month membership for a reduced price, along with a one-month membership at a lower cost. The service provides access to over 500 games optimized for PC, including recent releases like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Users can stack up to five 3-month memberships for a total of 15 months. The subscription includes EA Play, cross-platform play, cloud gaming, and monthly perks.