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AppWizard

September 14, 2026

Our World of Warcraft Forever hype is dampened by $30 elves: New Skyborne race locked behind expansion-tier purchase

World of Warcraft: Forever will include a significant portion of content with a standard WoW subscription, but the new Skyborne Elf race and its starter zone will cost an additional .99 through the Skyborne Hero Pack. This pack includes the elf race, a mount, cosmetics, housing decorations, and early name reservation. The pricing strategy aligns with industry standards, but some community members find it steep compared to other games. Historically, expansion packs have been priced around .99, while the most recent WoW expansion was priced at .99. Future classes in Forever may adopt a similar monetization strategy, which raises concerns among long-time fans about diverging from classic WoW principles.

AppWizard

September 13, 2026

Overwatch’s newest hero is a robo-vampire, and reworks are on the way for Roadhog and Sombra

Blizzard Entertainment unveiled a new Overwatch hero named Doctrine, a vampire character with a cyborg arm and mechanical bats, during the Blizzcon opening ceremony. A story trailer suggests a connection to Doomfist. A hero trial for Doctrine is currently available and will last throughout the weekend. The exact release date for Doctrine has not been announced. Last month, another hero, D. Mon, was introduced on August 11. Players can explore Doctrine's abilities and gameplay style during the trial.

AppWizard

September 12, 2026

All Genshin Impact 7.1 livestream codes

The Genshin Impact 7.1 livestream has released codes for players to redeem Primogems and other rewards. The codes are as follows: 1. Rekviem - 100 Primogems and 10 Mystic Enhancement Ore 2. Vesna0923 - 100 Primogems and five Hero’s Wit 3. PrimaDonna - 100 Primogems and 50,000 Mora These codes typically expire within a day. To redeem the codes, players must visit the Genshin Impact code redemption website, input their account information, select their character region, enter the code, and collect their rewards via the in-game mailbox. The livestream also introduced two new characters, Vesna (Anemo) and Vodyanitsa (Hydro), and hinted at reruns for Skirk and Escoffier.

AppWizard

September 12, 2026

‘Minecraft Dungeons II’ is coming soon: Score bonus items, preorder deals

Minecraft Dungeons II is set to launch on September 29, and players can pre-order two editions: - Standard Edition for .99, which includes: - Twisted Cape - Twisted Chicken Pet - Two additional hero skins - Full access to the base game on launch day and the Minecraft Launcher. - Deluxe Edition for .99, which includes all Standard Edition bonuses plus: - Access to two future DLC expansion packs - Instant access to the Soul Cape cosmetic - Blub Pet companion - Four Deluxe hero skins. Pre-orders must be completed by September 28 to receive these bonuses.

AppWizard

September 12, 2026

Minecraft 26.3 Launches with New Dungeons II Rewards Integration

Minecraft version 26.3 is nearing its official release as the first Java Edition release candidate is available, part of the Wilderness Bound expansion. The update includes key fixes to combat mechanics, such as adjustments to blocking interactions and the removal of axes' ability to disable shields. It also corrects an error in the match_block loot predicate and resolves a visibility exploit with ender pearls. Additionally, Minecraft Dungeons II will allow players to unlock cosmetic items across Minecraft Dungeons II, Java Edition, and Bedrock Edition by using the same Microsoft account. Players who engage with the original Minecraft Dungeons before December 31, 2026, can obtain the Hero Cape, while pre-orders for Dungeons II will grant the Twisted Cape and other exclusive items. However, some Deluxe Edition rewards will remain exclusive to Dungeons II.

AppWizard

September 12, 2026

Wolverine review roundup: Frankly, we’re starting to feel a little better about the whole ‘PlayStation 5 exclusive’ thing

Insomniac's Wolverine has received mixed reviews, with GamesRadar rating it 3 out of 5, IGN giving it a score of 6 out of 10, Shacknews awarding it 8 out of 10, DualShockers rating it 8.5 out of 10, GameInformer also giving it 8.5 out of 10, TechRadar scoring it 4 out of 5, GameSpot rating it 6 out of 10, VGC giving it 3 out of 5, Eurogamer scoring it 3 out of 5, The Guardian rating it 3 out of 5, and Giant Bomb giving it a lower score of 2.5 out of 5. Critics praised the character of Wolverine and the voice acting but criticized the gameplay for being repetitive and lacking depth. The game is seen as falling short of expectations for a PlayStation 5 exclusive.

BetaBeacon

September 11, 2026

52 of the Steam Frame’s 130 Certified Games Run Through Valve’s Android Layer

Valve's registry reveals that Lepton is an Android app with aliases lepton-stable and fauxdroid, translating from android to linux. Steam pages for Pavlov Shack, Table Space, and Action Hero show no PC build, indicating they are VR-only. Existing PC VR pages are adding Android depots, with some titles certified on Lepton. The porting process for Quest builds to Steam Frame is easier than rebuilding for PC VR. Valve is favoring the Android path for porting software to the Frame, despite initial intentions to bring PC VR library to standalone hardware. The release date for these titles is still unknown.

BetaBeacon

September 8, 2026

Absolum coming to iOS, Android on November 5

Absolum is a game where players join a rebellion led by high enchantress Uchawi to free the lands of Talamh from the oppressive rule of Sun King Azra. Players can choose from four heroes with different fighting styles and must craft new strategies to defeat Azra's elite guard. The game features arcade beat 'em up action combined with modern roguelite mechanics, set in a fantasy world with beautiful art and music by composer Gareth Coker. The game is available on both iOS and Android with revamped touch controls and cross-progression between devices.

AppWizard

September 8, 2026

All Confirmed Enemies in Minecraft Dungeons 2

Minecraft Dungeons 2 introduces a new dimension called The Sift, featuring a variety of new locations, enemies, and weapons. Players will encounter both familiar and unique enemies, including: - Baby Sifter: A small hostile creature native to The Sift. - Baby Zombie: A fast zombie variant that charges at heroes. - Bearded Sifter: A ranged creature that fires tracking projectiles. - Cave Spider: A fast spider that attacks with poisonous bites. - Chicken Jockey: A baby zombie riding a chicken. - Copper Cube: Small enemies that spawn from the Copper Monstrosity boss. - Creeper: An explosive enemy that detonates near players. - Enchanter: A magical Illager that buffs allies. - Excavator: An Illager that attacks with a pickaxe. - Flame Construct: A fiery enemy that can explode. - Geomancer: An Illager that creates stone pillars and explosive formations. - Husk: A hostile undead mob. - Nester: A creature that rapidly attacks players. - Pillager: A ranged Illager that uses a crossbow. - Ravager: A large creature that charges through enemies. - Royal Guard: An armored Illager with a mace and shield. - Sculk Cube: A small creature that rolls and explodes. - Sculk Slasher: A monster with long claws that charges at heroes. - Skeleton: An undead enemy that uses bows. - Slime: An enemy that splits into smaller versions. - Spider: An enemy that slows players with webs. - Spider Jockey: A skeleton riding a spider. - Sprout: A flying tentacled creature from The Sift. - Tall Sifter: A ranged enemy that spits explosive projectiles. - Vindicator: A fast Illager with an axe. - Zombie: A slow undead enemy with various tiers. Mini-bosses include: - Warden: A powerful mini-boss that uses melee attacks and sonic booms. - Sculk Dancer: A flying mini-boss that attacks with sweeping movements. Bosses include: - Copper Monstrosity: A golem that uses electricity and summons minions. - Redstone Monstrosity: A massive boss that fires explosive projectiles. - Sculk Monstrosity: A boss that charges heroes and summons minions. - Sprout Boss: A giant variant of the Sprout. - Twisted Warden: A colossal Warden with devastating attacks. Enemies can appear in various biomes, including mountains, Taiga, Deep Dark, and The Sift. The strongest enemy is the Twisted Warden due to its high damage-dealing capabilities.

BetaBeacon

September 8, 2026

Frost & Flame: King of Avalon celebrates a decade of service with the debut of Merlin

King of Avalon is offering mythic hero draws, dragons to encounter, special locations to explore, and anniversary rewards. New or returning players can use the code AVALON10YEARS to receive 100 diamonds, but they must reach level 10 or above to claim it.