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January 17, 2026

To celebrate the imminent launch of a new Styx adventure, Epic is giving away Cyanide’s last two goblin-flavoured stealth games for free

In the early 2010s, Cyanide Studios’ Styx was a notable stealth title in a sparse gaming landscape. Styx, a goblin character, gained attention before being overshadowed by the Hitman franchise. In February, a new installment titled Blades of Greed is set to release, and Epic Games is offering the previous titles, Styx: Master of Shadows and Styx: Shards of Darkness, for free on Steam. Both games focus on stealth mechanics, encouraging evasion and cunning rather than direct confrontation. Master of Shadows established the series with intricate environments, while Shards of Darkness improved nonlinear exploration and cooperative play. Blades of Greed promises expansive gameplay with three vast environments, new mechanics like a glider, and a more proactive role for Styx as he assembles a crew for heists from his airship. The game is scheduled for release on February 19, with a demo available on Steam.

AppWizard

January 12, 2026

Steam Reveals Most Played PC VR Games of 2025

Steam's list of the most played PC VR games for 2025 features only one new title, "VR Secretary: Ailey Edition," which is an early access dating sim and has received a silver rating. The top-ranked games include: Platinum: - No Man’s Sky (2016) - Beat Saber (2019) - Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades (2016) - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR (2018) - Phasmophobia (2020) - Gorilla Tag (2023) - Blade & Sorcery (2024) - Ark: Survival Evolved (2017) - Vtol VR (2017) - VRChat (2017) - Half-Life: Alyx (2020) - Assetto Corsa (2014) Gold: - BONELAB (2022) - The Forest (2018) - Hard Bullet (2020) - Superhot VR (2017) - War Thunder (2013) - Pavlov (2024) - BONEWORKS (2019) - Google Earth VR (2016) - Euro Truck Simulator (2012) - Blood Trail (2019) - Rec Room (2021) - Half-Life 2: VR Mod (2022) Silver: - Automobilista 2 (2020) - DCS (2013) - Assetto Corsa Competizione (2019) - Arizona Sunshine II (2023) - Ghosts of Tabor (2023) - Bigscreen (2016) - The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners (2020) - The Lab (2016) - Contractors Showdown: ExfilZone (2024) - Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted (2019) - Subnautica (2018) - Metro Awakening (2024) - Into the Radius 2 (2024) - Fallout 4 VR (2017) - Tactical Assault VR (2023) - Elite Dangerous (2015) - Into the Radius (2020) - Propagation VR (2020) - Job Simulator (2016) - VR Secretary: Ailey Edition (2025) - DiRT Rally 2.0 (2019) - Hitman World of Assassination (2022) - VTOL VR Mod Loader (2024) - Contractors (2018) - Arizona Sunshine Remake (2024) - BeamNG.drive (2015) The report indicates a trend of established games maintaining popularity, with a growing community of PC VR users and an increase in monthly connected headsets on Steam. The anticipated Steam Frame may influence future PC VR game adoption.

AppWizard

January 8, 2026

IO Interactive Publishes 007 First Light’s Minimum & Recommended PC Spec Requirements

007 First Light is set to launch on May 27, 2026, and will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC. The game is developed by IO Interactive in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios and NVIDIA GeForce. Minimum system requirements for 1080p/30 FPS: - Processor: Intel Core i5 9500 (non-K) / AMD Ryzen 5 3500 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD Radeon RX 5700 / Intel discrete GPU equivalent - RAM: 16 GB - Video RAM: 8 GB - Storage: 80 GB minimum - OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit Recommended system requirements for 1080p/60 FPS: - Processor: Intel Core i5 13500 / AMD Ryzen 5 7600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT / Intel discrete GPU equivalent - RAM: 32 GB - Video RAM: 12 GB - Storage: 80 GB minimum - OS: Windows 10/11, 64-bit Players can pre-order the game and receive a complimentary Deluxe Edition Upgrade.

AppWizard

December 26, 2025

Mark’s most anticipated PC games for 2026

- First Light is an upcoming game from IO Interactive that reimagines the Bond formula, combining stealth mechanics with action-oriented narratives, featuring high-speed chases and shootouts. - The Blood of Dawnwalker, developed by Rebel Wolves, is a vampire RPG inspired by The Witcher series, focusing on a character named Coen who must reclaim his family from a bloodsucker, with dynamic quest mechanics influenced by the time of day. - Forza Horizon 6 is set in Japan and aims to replicate diverse biomes and dynamic weather, offering an open-world car collecting experience with urban landscapes and mountain passes. - Star Wars: Galactic Racer features racing mechanics set in the Star Wars universe, allowing players to pilot hovering crafts through off-road trails while experiencing high-speed races.

AppWizard

December 14, 2025

007 First Light, the James Bond game from Hitman developers, gets a major pre-order discount months before launch

James Bond has been a popular character in video games, with adaptations varying in quality. The upcoming game, 007 First Light, developed by IO Interactive, features a young Bond on his first mission, aiming for a more relatable portrayal. This game allows players to engage in action rather than traditional stealth gameplay, appealing to a wider audience. It combines elements of Hitman and Uncharted, and is available for pre-order at Fanatical for .89 / £52.19, with a 13% discount. The promotion is expected to last until the game's release.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

It’s 2025’s most notorious flop, but you can now try this would-be GTA rival for free, and it really can only get better

Mindseye, launched in June 2025 by Build a Rocket Boy, is an action game that received poor reviews and faced significant issues at launch, leading to employee layoffs. Founder Leslie Benzies attributed the game's failure to external sabotage. Despite ongoing turmoil, the team is working on updates, including a free demo released with Update 6, which offers a portion of the campaign and player-created content. The free starter pack weighs under 50GB and includes a 15-minute main quest and 14 additional challenges, although the free-roam feature has been removed. The complete game is currently available at a 50% discount, priced at .99 / £27.49.

BetaBeacon

November 30, 2025

IT’S VR TIME! PSVR 2 and Quest 3S are on DEEP discount this Black Friday at a full $100 off!

The PlayStation VR2 Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle has dropped in price from 9 to 9, making it a great addition for PS5 gamers.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: World of Goo 2, Deus Ex GO, Hitman GO, more

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AppWizard

November 21, 2025

I am going to kill Slim Shady with mom’s spaghetti

IO Interactive announced a new mission for Hitman: World of Assassination titled "Eminem vs Slim Shady," set to launch on December 1. This free, limited-time mission features Eminem enlisting Agent 47 to eliminate his alter-ego, Slim Shady, in a reimagined Hokkaido map called Popsomp Hills Asylum.

AppWizard

November 20, 2025

Epic Games Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2025 Sale

Epic Games will hold its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale from November 18, 2025, at 11 AM ET until December 2, 2025, at 11 AM ET, offering discounts of up to 80% on premium, deluxe, and complete editions of popular PC games. Featured titles include Battlefield 6 Phantom Edition, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, HITMAN World of Assassination Deluxe Edition, and Dying Light: The Beast Deluxe Edition, among others. The sale introduces a gifting feature for players to send games and add-ons to friends, and Epic Rewards will be temporarily boosted to 20% during the sale, applicable to future purchases. Players will continue to earn 20% back in Epic Rewards for select games even after the sale ends.