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AppWizard

July 7, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: The House of Da Vinci 2, Mutant Meltdown, more

Amazon Prime Day is approaching, with just over 12 hours until launch. Discounts on Android games and applications have started, including a complimentary credit for Ultra foldables and up to 0 in free credit on Samsung Smart Monitors. Notable price drops include the Google Pixel 9a and 0 off the Legion Go S PC gaming handheld. Exclusive discounts are also available on the Google Nest Learning Thermostat (4th Gen) and Samsung’s 2025 model 55-inch The Frame smart TV. The House of Da Vinci 2, a 3D puzzle adventure game, has been released, receiving a rating of 4.8 out of 5 and attracting over 1,000,000 players.

BetaBeacon

July 4, 2025

New folding Samsung Android flagship should have plenty of space for your games

Samsung accidentally revealed the specs for the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 phones, including memory and storage options. The Fold 7 will come in 12+512GB and 16GB+1TB options, while the Flip 7 will have 8+128GB and 12+512GB options. The increase in memory will benefit gamers who want to play the best mobile games on these devices. The Fold 7 is rumored to have a more powerful processor, the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Samsung will likely reveal more details about these devices at its Unpacked event on July 9.

AppWizard

July 4, 2025

Valve conquered PC gaming. What comes next?

Valve Corporation, founded in 1996 by Gabe Newell and Mike Harrington, is known for its influential role in the gaming industry, particularly with its groundbreaking title Half-Life, released in 1998. The company has a unique corporate structure and impressive revenue-per-employee metrics, reportedly exceeding .9 million. Valve's Steam platform, launched in 2003, dominates the PC gaming market, accounting for approximately 70% of sales in a sector valued at around billion, with over 100,000 titles available. Steam had an estimated 170 million active monthly users by May 2023. Financially, estimates suggest Steam may have handled around .3 billion in game sales in 2021, yielding a profit of approximately .6 billion from commissions. Valve's employee culture emphasizes self-organization and innovation, though it faces scrutiny regarding content moderation and legal challenges related to market competition.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds Sees Huge Jump In PC Players After Free Title Update 2

Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam saw a surge of 100,000 concurrent players following the launch of Free Title Update 2, increasing the peak player count from 19,637 on June 29 to 133,033 on June 30. The update addressed performance issues and introduced features like Lagiacrus, Seregios, underwater combat mechanics, and layered weapons. A seasonal event, the Festival of Accord: Flamefete, is scheduled from July 23 to August 6. Earlier in the year, Free Title Update 1 had peak concurrent players exceeding 500,000, but by mid-June, Monster Hunter World had surpassed Monster Hunter Wilds in player numbers. As of the latest reports, Monster Hunter Wilds has over 67,000 players on Steam and is the best-selling game in the US this year, achieving 8 million copies sold within three days of its release, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title.

AppWizard

July 3, 2025

Zelda Inspired Game Free on Steam for This Week Only

Ampersat, a 2022 RPG developed by Gaterooze, Ink, and GrabTheGames, is available for free on Steam until July 6. The game, which typically has a price, has received positive feedback with 81% favorable user reviews. It is inspired by classic games like The Legend of Zelda and Smash TV and primarily falls within the roguelite category, featuring twin-stick combat mechanics. The gameplay experience lasts a few hours, and while it is accessible to all Steam users, compatibility on the Steam Deck is currently marked as "Unknown."

BetaBeacon

July 2, 2025

OneXSugar gets demoed live — watch the dual-screen Android handheld transform into a Switch and a 3DS

The OneXSugar is a dual-screen gaming handheld by OneXPlayer inspired by Nintendo consoles. It features a unique design with rotary mechanisms, runs on Android, and is powered by the Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chip. The device is ideal for console emulation and is currently available for support on Indiegogo.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Steam Makes Old-School Game Free for Everyone

An old-school game, Next Jump: Shmup Tactics, is available for free on Steam for PC users until July 1. It was developed by Post Mortem Pixels and published by GrabTheGames in 2017. The game has a “Very Positive” rating on Steam with an 81 percent approval rating. It typically costs .99. The gameplay is a blend of turn-based tactics and shoot 'em up genres, and user reviews highlight its unique combination of elements. The game experience lasts a couple of hours at most. The game's compatibility with the Steam Deck is uncertain, listed as “Unknown.”

BetaBeacon

June 28, 2025

Why I keep coming back to this clamshell retro gaming handheld

Clamshell handheld gaming devices like the Anbernic RG34XXSP have become popular due to their unique form factor and affordable prices. These devices run on custom builds of Linux and offer a variety of games up to N64 and Dreamcast. The RG34XXSP features dual sticks for better control and is portable enough to be carried in a pocket without the need for a case or screen protector. These retro handhelds are easy to recommend due to their low cost and variety of form factors.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Steam Summer Sale is even better than I thought – here are the most worthwhile deals

The Steam Summer Sale includes significant discounts on several popular games. The Resident Evil 4 remake is available for .99/£16.49, marking a 50% discount. Cyberpunk 2077 is priced at .49/£17.49 with a 65% discount. The Dead Space remake is on sale for .99/£9.99, offering an 80% discount. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is discounted to .79/£37.79, a 10% reduction from its original price of .99/£41.99. Devil May Cry 5 is available for .99/£5.99, reflecting a 75% discount. The sale ends on July 10.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

You Can Now Launch First-Party PlayStation Games Through the Xbox PC App

A recent video has shown a first-party PlayStation game launching from Xbox’s new PC app, which is part of Microsoft's efforts to improve the Xbox PC app on Windows. This app now allows users to access software purchased from various storefronts, including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Popular PlayStation titles like God of War Ragnarok and Days Gone can be launched from the Xbox PC app, although this functionality is currently limited to beta testers. Users can create shortcuts to PlayStation games within the app, but cannot purchase or install them directly. The situation raises questions about the implications for Sony's strategies and the value of console exclusives. While this development opens up opportunities for Microsoft, it may also challenge its software sales and service pricing.