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April 23, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review

Clair Obscur is a JRPG set in a dark version of Belle Époque France, featuring a countdown marked by a figure called the Paintress that signals doom for certain individuals. The gameplay combines traditional turn-based mechanics with real-time challenges, requiring players to develop characters into powerful allies to prevent an apocalypse. The battle system includes quick-time events and real-time shooting, which can lead to frustration due to its demand for precision. Character diversity is a highlight, with each member of Expedition 33 offering unique abilities, but the game often lacks meaningful feedback on strategies. Exploration is streamlined, allowing players to avoid excessive grinding, with a total playtime of around 20 hours. Inventory management is simplified, focusing on combat and storytelling. The game features strong voice acting and vibrant visuals, though its combat mechanics can overshadow the narrative.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

CHARTS: New content brings Marvel Rivals back to Steam Top Ten

Marvel Rivals returned to the Top Ten on Steam, reaching the third highest grossing title after the launch of its second season on April 8th, which introduced a new character, Emma Frost. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 15th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. REPO, Semiwork 7. Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar 8. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear 9. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios 10. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom

BetaBeacon

December 20, 2024

I’m having more fun with the Analogue Pocket than any mobile game I’ve played

The Analogue Pocket is a handheld device that allows users to play original GameBoy cartridges with modern upgrades like a better display and USB-C charging. The device does not require Wi-Fi and offers six to ten hours of gameplay on a single charge. The price of the device is steep, but the real cost comes from purchasing retro GameBoy cartridges, which have increased in value over the years. Despite the limited number of titles available, the Analogue Pocket provides a nostalgic gaming experience without the distractions of ads and microtransactions.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

CHARTS: New content brings Helldivers 2 back to Steam Top Ten

The Illuminate faction was recently introduced in Helldivers 2, causing the game to rise from No. 42 to fifth place in the Steam rankings. This is the third faction added to the game. Counter-Strike 2 is currently in first place, followed by Path of Exile 2 in second, and the Steam Deck in third. Marvel Rivals holds fourth place, while Total War: Warhammer 3 climbed from No. 74 to No. 6 due to a 60 percent discount. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to seventh, Cyberpunk 2077 rose to eighth with a 55 percent price reduction, and Warframe re-entered the Top Ten at ninth after launching Warframe 1999. Throne and Liberty rounds out the Top Ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending December 17th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 5. Helldivers 2, Sony 6. Total War: Warhammer 3, Sega 7. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 8. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 9. Warframe, Digital Extremes 10. Throne and Liberty, Amazon

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Path of Exile 2’s build-breaking patch leave fans calling for better respec options

Path of Exile 2 has achieved record-breaking player counts on Steam Early Access but faces challenges such as server strain and overpowered builds. Grinding Gear Games has responded to community concerns by rebalancing abilities, but the latest patch, 0.1.0D, has frustrated players, particularly affecting Sorceress builds with nerfs to abilities like Cast on Freeze and Cast on Shock. Players feel that the changes have made their builds inadequate for game progression. There is a call for more flexibility in respeccing, which is currently seen as cumbersome and costly. A sentiment among players is that if a build feels good, it will likely be nerfed, reflecting frustration with the game's balance.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Fellow Diablo 2 snobs: Path of Exile 2 is the game we’ve been waiting for

Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) entered early access on December 6, allowing players to engage with the game during a significant snowstorm. The game is an action role-playing game (ARPG) that combines elements of hacking, slashing, looting, leveling, crafting, and questing. Players can tackle challenges solo or cooperatively, with the initial act presenting a high level of difficulty. Enemy levels do not scale with the player's character, making strategy and skill essential for survival. Each boss encounter is designed to test player skill, and the game features a support gem system for creative playstyles and a customizable passive skill tree. Grinding Gear Games is addressing player feedback with hotfixes to improve gameplay, including adjustments to loot and currency drops, map systems, and dodge mechanics. PoE 2 runs smoothly on PC and is compatible with gaming handhelds, offering a visually stunning experience. It will be free-to-play after the early access phase.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

CHARTS: Path of Exile 2 debuts at Steam No.1

Path of Exile 2 has become the highest-grossing game on Steam after entering Early Access, rising seven spots. Counter-Strike 2 and Steam Deck have dropped to second and third places, respectively. Marvel Rivals debuted at fourth place, while PUBG: Battlegrounds fell to fifth. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle entered at sixth, and Throne and Liberty re-entered the Top Ten at seventh. Euro Truck Simulator 2 climbed 40 places to eighth due to a 75 percent price reduction. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 dropped to ninth, and Dota 2 is in tenth place. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending December 10th is as follows: 1. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Bethesda 7. Throne and Liberty, Amazon 8. Euro Truck Simulator 2, SCS Software 9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision 10. Dota 2, Valve

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

Overthrown is a unique sandbox game “relative to most of the genre,” with an ever-changing world that separates itself from genre giants like Minecraft

Overthrown has officially launched as a city-builder sandbox hybrid, allowing players to manipulate their environment by tossing objects. Developer Brimstone has removed traditional mechanics like fall damage and inventory management to enhance gameplay. NPC citizens automate resource gathering, enabling players to focus on exploration and combat. The game features flexible gameplay, allowing players to switch between gathering and combat. Overthrown includes a dynamic procedural world that evolves with changing seasons, introducing new plants, creatures, and outlaw camps. Environmental changes, such as pollution, will affect the game world, adding realism. The game is currently in early access on Steam, with plans for future releases on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

AppWizard

December 4, 2024

Path of Exile 2 PC system requirements and specs: Can you run this hack and slash RPG?

Path of Exile 2 requires an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD RX 470 with a minimum of 3GB of VRAM and 100GB of free storage space for installation. The game is compatible with the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go, but will not support offline play on any platform. It will be available for Early Access at a price of .99.

AppWizard

December 4, 2024

Atlyss is a considerately horny RPG where you can play the thickest furry this side of the internet, but I’m in it for the fun action and oldschool MMO nostalgia, I swear

Kiseff has developed an early access title called Atlyss, a pseudo-MMO featuring customizable avatars and anthropomorphic characters. The game includes suggestive designs but avoids explicit content, allowing players to tone down risqué features. Atlyss offers straightforward yet engaging combat mechanics, with a variety of whimsical enemies and three distinct classes—Mystic, Fighter, and Bandit. Players can enchant weapons and respec character attributes, enhancing gameplay depth. The game is available on Steam for £8.50.