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BetaBeacon

August 20, 2026

Payday: Aces High first impressions: VR is so back, baby!

The game Payday: Aces High is the fourth entry in the Payday series, where players choose one of the Aces to seek revenge on billionaire Warren Jupiter. The game features six missions with randomized objectives, immersive VR mechanics, and a high level of replayability. It will be available on Meta Quest 3 and Steam VR with full crossplay between platforms.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

The vibey offroading game with more than a million Steam wishlists has a release date

Over the Hill is an offroad driving game developed by Funselektor, featuring an old-school 4x4 and a low-poly landscape. It has over a million wishlists since its announcement and will be released in a couple of months. The game emphasizes exploration and camaraderie, allowing players to use a grappling hook and team up in co-op mode. Early gameplay has impressed players with its focus on the driving experience rather than speed, encouraging a slower pace. The game includes areas set in Canada and Algeria, with more content promised. Attendees at Gamescom may have the chance to experience the game before its official launch.

AppWizard

June 17, 2026

I need you to play this unbelievably tense 2 hour horror about descending into hell with a grappling hook

Idols of Ash is a low-poly first-person horror game that offers a unique climbing experience rather than a traditional descent into terror. Players control a nameless protagonist at the edge of a mysterious pit, navigating platforms reminiscent of Dark Souls. The game features a melancholic atmosphere and transforms as players descend, revealing a haunting beauty. It is available on Steam and Itch, aiming to provide an experience that goes beyond typical horror games.

AppWizard

June 2, 2026

Gravity Circuit 2 announced for PS5, Switch, and PC

Publisher Dear Villagers and developer Domesticated Ant Games are releasing Gravity Circuit 2 in 2027. It is a side-scrolling action platformer for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store). Players will control Kai and Cable to confront the Hunter Army. The game features two playable characters with distinct fighting styles, over a dozen stages with unique bosses, customizable loadouts, and hidden collectibles. The soundtrack is composed by Dominic Ninmark. Domesticated Ant Games is an independent studio based in Finland, founded in 2021.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Minecraft players just got a preview packed with sulfur caves, bouncy springs, and chaotic features that feel straight out of an April Fools update. Plus, some actual April Fools update.

Minecraft recently introduced new features during its Minecraft Live event, including sulfur caves and sulfur cubes, which are now available for preview in the Bedrock Edition. Mojang is seeking player feedback to improve the sulfur update. Additionally, for the Java Edition, Mojang is preparing an April Fools snapshot called Herdcraft, which changes the inventory system by allowing players to use the entire world as their inventory. Players can access the latest Java Edition snapshot by enabling snapshots in the Minecraft Launcher.

AppWizard

February 14, 2026

PlayStation’s underloved roguelite is cheaper than ever on PC, right before a sequel launches

Returnal is a game that combines elements from Binding of Isaac and Hades with the horror atmosphere of Alien, featuring narrative-driven third-person gameplay. It is available on PC with all post-launch updates, including an endless mode and cooperative play. The story follows Selene Vassos, a space pilot trapped on the alien planet Atropos, who experiences a time loop with each death. The game features a roguelite progression system, diverse biomes, and unique weapons that can be enhanced. It includes bullet hell mechanics that require players to stay agile. The Tower of Sisyphus mode offers continuous combat and reveals more of Selene's backstory, while cooperative mode allows players to team up as different iterations of Selene. Returnal is currently priced at .99 / £17.99 on Fanatical, reflecting a 64% discount.

AppWizard

January 15, 2026

Marathon fully unveils all seven of its Runners, and I’ll take the one with the grappling hook and loot-stealing drone, please

The author initially lost interest in Marathon due to its challenges and competition from Arc Raiders, but recent updates, including enhanced visuals and the introduction of Runner Shells, have rekindled their enthusiasm. The Runner Shells are highly customizable, offering more flexibility than traditional hero selections in other games. Various Runner Shells, such as Destroyer, Assassin, Recon, Vandal, Triage, and Thief, have unique abilities inspired by Destiny, with Thief particularly appealing for its loot-gathering capabilities. The author expresses optimism about Marathon's potential and intends to engage with the game at launch.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

This spiritual successor to Desert Strike has exploded into Steam early access with a 98% positive rating, and its developer plans to represent the whole Strike series in future updates

Desert Strike is a classic helicopter shooter that evokes nostalgia for many gamers, including a player whose father, usually indifferent to gaming, engaged with him in the game. The sequel, Jungle Strike, was also enjoyed by the duo. Recently, a spiritual successor named Cleared Hot was released on Steam, receiving a 98% 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rating from over 1,200 reviews. Cleared Hot features a lighthearted narrative where a once-celebrated pilot now completes quirky tasks, although it has a basic user interface and voice acting. The developers, Not Knowing Corporation, plan to add new environments and encapsulate the essence of the Strike series in future updates. Additionally, last year, Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess was released, featuring a vibrant visual style and a fantastical combat scenario against alien lizard people.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

AU Deals: Some Spooky Good Halloween Discounts on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Games Today

The text discusses various gaming titles and sales across different platforms. It celebrates the 27th anniversary of "Tenchu: Stealth Assassins," released in 1998, which is noted for redefining stealth gameplay. The text lists several games by their release year, including "Hexen" (1995), "Wild Guns" (1996), "Donkey Kong Land III" (1997), "Call of Juarez" (2006), "Pure" (2008), and "Sunset Overdrive" (2014). It highlights current titles for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, recommending games like "Hades II," "Disco Elysium - The Final Cut," "Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden," "Immortals of Aveum," "Rise of the Ronin," and "Resident Evil Village." The text also mentions various gaming hardware options and their prices, including different models of the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PS5, and Steam Deck, along with LEGO sets.

BetaBeacon

October 16, 2025

Steam Deck or Meta Quest? This skydiving tag game doesn’t make you choose

Project Freefall is a new VR game developed by Schell Games that allows players to free-fall from a plane while battling it out using arm-mounted rockets and grappling hooks. The game supports crossplay between VR and non-VR platforms, with VR players having a movement advantage and non-VR players having a perspective advantage. The game is currently in early access and is free to play, with a skin shop available for players to purchase unique skins.