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April 18, 2025

Get 8 Metroidvanias For Just $14 With This Great PC Game Bundle Deal

Humble Bundle has launched the Return to Metroidvanias Bundle, allowing players to pay what they want for up to eight acclaimed PC titles. Starting at a minimum price, buyers receive two games: Gato Roboto and Monster Sanctuary. At a higher tier, players can access three additional titles: Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Islets, and Astalon: Tears of the Earth. The complete bundle, available at the highest tier, includes all previously mentioned games plus Grime, Berserk Boy, and BioGun. All games are provided as official Steam keys, with most playable on the Steam Deck, although BioGun may have performance issues. The bundle is available until April 30.

AppWizard

April 7, 2025

La Quimera, the new shooter from former 4A Games Ukraine studio Reburn, will be out later this month

La Quimera, a sci-fi shooter from Reburn, will launch on April 25. A closed beta test will take place on April 12 from 7 am PT/10 am ET for 24 hours. The game is set in a fictional Latin American megalopolis called Nuevo Caracas, featuring a narrative about a private military company involved in conflicts with rival factions and corporations. Players can engage in solo or cooperative gameplay with up to three friends, using high-tech exosuits. A gameplay trailer has been released, highlighting immersive action and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the Crysis series. Interested players can visit the game's Steam page for beta participation.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Relic Entertainment announces turn-based strategy game Earth vs Mars for PC

Relic Entertainment has announced a new turn-based strategy game titled Earth vs Mars, set for release in summer 2025 on PC via Steam. The game features a narrative where Martians abduct Earth's inhabitants and aim to conquer the planet. Players will lead a group of commanders in battles against Martian forces using unique mechanics like the "Splice-O-Tron," which allows the creation of hybrid supersoldiers. Key features include a single-player campaign with over 30 missions, online multiplayer, a VS mode against AI, a map editor, unique unit abilities, and multiple commanders with distinct abilities. The game will initially launch on Steam, with potential future platform expansions. Pricing and language support details are yet to be finalized, and compatibility with Steam Deck is not planned at launch. Regular updates will be provided leading up to the release.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

Official Minecraft immersive experience is coming to London, just in time for the movie’s release

Minecraft is set to release a live-action film adaptation in April and will host the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in London. This immersive attraction features seven themed ‘biome’ rooms where participants must save villagers from a zombie invasion. The experience utilizes augmented reality technology and includes a handheld device called the “Orb of Interaction” to guide users. It lasts 45 minutes and caters to both Minecraft fans and newcomers. The event opens on April 4th at the Corner Corner venue in Canada Water, London, with tickets priced at £20 for children and £26 for adults, available for purchase starting February 14th at 10 am.

AppWizard

February 6, 2025

London is getting ‘an immersive Minecraft Experience’ in April

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will launch in London on April 4, coinciding with the release of the Minecraft Movie. It will take place at Corner Corner in Canada Water and offers a 45-minute journey guided by characters Tobin and Dayo, using a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction. Ticket prices start at £20 for children and £24 for adults, with a pre-sale event on February 12 and general sales beginning on February 14. Kayleen Walters from Mojang Studios expressed excitement about the London debut following a successful launch in Dallas, TX. Olivier Goulet from Supply + Demand described the experience as innovative and unique. Additionally, Merlin Entertainments has acquired the global theme park rights to Minecraft.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Minecraft coming to London this spring as new interactive experience

An immersive Minecraft experience titled "Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue" will launch at the Corner Corner venue in Canada Water, London, on April 4. This event coincides with the UK release of A Minecraft Movie and is designed as a scavenger hunt where participants act as heroes saving a village from zombies. Players will use a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction to navigate through various biomes and interact with game characters. The experience follows a successful debut in Dallas, Texas, and aims to provide fans with new ways to engage with the Minecraft brand. Minecraft is the best-selling video game of all time, with over 300 million copies sold. Additionally, Merlin Entertainments is collaborating with Mojang Studios to create two new Minecraft-themed attractions in the UK and the US.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

A lavish immersive Minecraft experience is coming to London

A Minecraft Movie is set to release, featuring a blend of live-action and CGI, with an initial trailer described as 'divisive.' In conjunction with the film, an immersive experience titled Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will debut in London on April 4. This interactive show involves navigating seven biome-themed rooms to rescue a village from zombies, designed by Supply + Demand. The experience has already been successful in Dallas, utilizing augmented reality through a device called the Orb of Interaction. It lasts approximately 45 minutes and is suitable for younger audiences. Ticket prices start at £20 for children and £26 for adults, with sales beginning on February 14 at 10 am.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

Game Room pops a new addition to its catalogue with Word Wright

- Word Wright is a new addition to Game Room's catalogue, offering hand-crafted puzzles with 20-35 words per day and support for six languages.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

The Game Awards was stacked with even more big reveals than we expected this year

The Game Awards celebrated its 10th anniversary with numerous announcements and reveals. Highlights included: - Elden Ring: Nightreign: A standalone spin-off set for release in 2025, featuring preset characters with unique abilities and a roguelike format. - Helldivers 2: Omens of Tyranny: Introduced a new alien faction, the Illuminates, and is available now. - Split Fiction: A co-op adventure game by Hazelight Studios, launching on March 6, 2025. - Borderlands 4: Introduced a new planet, four Vault Hunters, and a focus on high-tech gameplay. - Thick as Thieves: A PvPvE stealth game set in an early 20th-century city, scheduled for a 2026 release. - The Witcher 4: Confirmed featuring Ciri, with a cinematic trailer showcasing a dark narrative. - Stage Fright: A co-op escape room game from the creators of Overcooked. - Project Century: An action-oriented game set in 1915 Japan, details are limited. - Untitled gen Design game: A project by Fumito Ueda, in development for over four years. - The Long Dark 2: Blackfrost: A sequel set for early access in 2026, introducing cooperative gameplay. - Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet: A new sci-fi adventure by Naughty Dog featuring a bounty hunter.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

I saw Google’s plan to put Android on your face

On a Tuesday, the author experienced a demonstration of Android XR, a new mixed reality operating system for headsets and smart glasses, featuring real-time translation through augmented reality. Google is re-entering the augmented reality market with Android XR, following the reimagining of Google Glass for enterprise use, amidst competition from Apple and Meta. Central to this initiative is Gemini, a multimodal AI that enhances interactions, capable of identifying objects and integrating with mobile apps from the Play Store. Samsung's Project Moohan, set to launch in 2025, aims to blend augmented and virtual reality with a lightweight design. The headset's features include eye calibration and context-aware communication, allowing users to interact intuitively. Google is focused on collaborating with partners and fostering developer engagement while promoting a diverse ecosystem of devices. The author noted the need for consumer acceptance and the importance of unrestricted interaction with the technology.