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November 8, 2024

Best Android app price drops today

This afternoon, there are discounted and complimentary apps available on the Google Play Store, including Evoland 2, World Cruise Story, Convenience Stories, Hot Springs Story 2, and Human Fall Flat. Other notable mentions are SPHAZE, OctaRing, Octa Dark, Verticons, Survival Dungeon: Loot RPG Pro, Sudoku Premium, Fairy Knights, and Planet Craft: Mine Block Craft. The current deals include 3D EARTH PRO, Rectangles PRO, Crossword Quest Premium, High Sea Saga DX, Dungeon Village 2, Pocket Stables, Mega Mall Story, Candy Disaster TD: Premium, Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2, Pencil Sketch HD, Random Adventure Roguelike II, Redsun RTS Premium, Endurance: Dead Space Premium, Water Reflection Pro, and Turn It On!. Evoland 2 offers an epic RPG adventure that spans over 20 hours, transitioning through various gaming genres.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

CHARTS: Black Ops 6 spends second week at No.1 on Steam

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was launched on October 25th and has become the most successful entry in the franchise's history, leading to an increase in Game Pass subscribers. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending November 5th includes: 1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Dragon Age: The Veilguard, EA 4. Throne and Liberty, Amazon 5. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom (P) 6. Steam Deck, Valve 7. War Thunder, Gaijin Entertainment 8. Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase 9. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 10. Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar Dragon Age: The Veilguard peaked at over 89,000 concurrent users since its release. Naraka: Bladepoint surged 29 spots due to a new hero, Cyra. Cyberpunk 2077 returned to the Top Ten after a 50 percent price reduction. The PC version of Red Dead Redemption debuted at tenth place.

AppWizard

November 5, 2024

The Big Indie Interviews: Chorrus Games on their award-winning fantasy adventure game Radiant: Guardians Of Light

The Very Big Indie Pitch is a speed-dating style pitching event for indie developers held at Pocket Gamer Connects and other gaming events worldwide, where participants present their games to judges in five minutes. Chorrus Games, an indie studio from Madrid, Spain, developed the game Radiant: Guardians of Light, which won third place at the recent competition in Helsinki. The game blends 80s Beat 'Em Up gameplay with RPG elements, featuring fast-paced combat, a rich narrative, and a crafting system. The team, consisting of Oscar Ruiz and Roberto Martinez, focused on creating an engaging experience inspired by classic games while incorporating modern storytelling. They initially developed Radiant for PC but are exploring console opportunities. The pitching experience helped them refine their game and connect with industry professionals. The team aims to expand the Radiant universe through new titles and adaptations in various media.

BetaBeacon

November 4, 2024

High Seas Hero is a brand new battleship sim from Century Games, now in pre-registration

- Century Games has released a new battleship simulation game called High Seas Hero for pre-registration on iOS and Android. - The game is set in a future where rising sea levels have covered the land, and players must build and upgrade their own battleship while contending with enemies and the environment. - The game was previously known as Battleship Brawl and is expected to have a full release soon. - Century Games also published Whiteout Survival, a game set in a frozen ice age. - High Seas Hero is reminiscent of old Adobe Flash games and offers quick, casual, and fun gameplay.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

ProbablyMonsters lays off Battle Barge staff

ProbablyMonsters has laid off approximately 50 employees from its BattleBarge team as part of a strategic realignment to support smaller teams and projects. The company, founded in 2019 by Harold Ryan, aims to adapt to the evolving needs of players and the market. Firewalk, one of its notable studios, was acquired by PlayStation in 2023 but has since closed following the poor performance of its game, Concord.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Red Dead Redemption’s PC port is — surprisingly — the perfect Halloween game

The original Red Dead Redemption, first launched in 2010, is now available on PC, coinciding with the Halloween season. The game includes the Undead Nightmare expansion, offering a zombie-themed adventure. This marks the first significant release for PC and modern consoles, aside from a minimal Nintendo Switch version. Players assume the role of John Marston, tracking down former gang members to protect his family. The game features cinematic storytelling, heart-pounding missions, and a refined slow-motion shooting mechanic. The PC port allows for enhancements such as ultra-high resolutions up to 4K, refresh rates up to 144Hz, and support for ultrawide monitors. The Undead Nightmare expansion includes unique weaponry and the ability to tame the four horses of the apocalypse. The pricing for the port is set at £39.99 / .99.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Next Prison Princess Switch and PC Game Is Trapped Allure

Qureate is releasing a sequel titled "Prison Princess: Trapped Allure" on November 21, 2024, for Nintendo Switch and Steam. Players will control a ghostly hero assisting princesses in escaping the Demon King's castle. Returning characters include Aria and Zena, while a new character, Julietta, is introduced. Players will also meet allies such as Charlotte the knight, Finanche the mage, and Chouquette the bandit. The game features investigative gameplay and puzzles to unite the princesses. It will support multiple languages: English, Japanese, simplified Chinese, and traditional Chinese.

AppWizard

October 31, 2024

Circana: Best-Selling PC/Console Games in the U.S. by Year in the 21st Century

The Call of Duty series has led video game sales charts 12 times over the past 23 years. The Madden NFL series has reached the top sales position four times and has never fallen below the top 20, maintaining a position in the top five for the last 22 years. Grand Theft Auto has secured the top spot three times with titles Vice City (2002), San Andreas (2004), and GTA V (2013). Call of Duty had a four-year streak at the top from 2009 to 2012, interrupted by GTA V, with subsequent titles like Red Dead Redemption II (2018) and Hogwarts Legacy (2023) also taking the lead. There is speculation that Call of Duty could reclaim its top position in 2024. Between 2007 and 2009, music games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band dominated the charts, with DJ Hero also breaking into the top 20.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Hands-on: Xbox’s “Indiana Jones and the Great Circle” isn’t just shaping up to be a fantastic game, it might represent the Disney franchise’s future

Many gamers are skeptical of video game adaptations of established franchises due to a history of failures. Machine Games is developing a new title, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, scheduled for release on December 9, 2024, exclusively on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Windows PCs, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow in 2025. The game is set in 1937, between Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade, featuring historical antagonists like the Nazi regime. Players will control Indiana Jones as he investigates the theft of an ancient Egyptian burial vase with Marcus Brodie. The game emphasizes investigation and exploration, offering around 30 hours of gameplay filled with hidden objectives and challenging puzzles. It incorporates stealth mechanics and allows players to use everyday objects as weapons, with a focus on creativity and immersion. The demo showcased elements of dynamic gameplay and sound design reminiscent of the original films, although it had some graphical inconsistencies.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Hands On With Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A Hopeful Hat Trick

The game "Indiana Jones and the Great Circle," set to launch on December 9 for PCs and Xbox, features a storyline where Indiana Jones, as a professor at Marshall College, investigates a Latin-speaking priest who has stolen an ancient artifact. The gameplay includes stealth mechanics, hand-to-hand combat, and puzzle-solving elements, with a narrative that leads Indy to Vatican City amidst hostile soldiers. The game aims to capture the adventurous spirit of the Indiana Jones franchise while introducing new challenges and environments. The experience includes familiar characters and references from the films, although some gameplay mechanics have been noted as inconsistent. A PlayStation 5 version is expected to release in the spring.