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June 8, 2026

METABORA GAMES Launches ‘Puzzle & Guardians’ as a LINE MINI App in Japan

On June 8, 2026, METABORA GAMES launched 'Puzzle & Guardians', a collaborative game with Baligames, available as a MINI App on LINE Messenger. The game combines casual three-match puzzle battles and RPG elements, allowing players to collect Guardians and participate in 1v1 PvP duels and dungeon explorations for BORA token rewards. It is accessible to over 100 million LINE users without additional downloads, enhancing user experience. 'Puzzle & Guardians' is integrated with BORA DEEPS, offering customized missions and rewards usable across various BORA DEEPS features. METABORA GAMES plans to expand localized content for the Japanese market and host events to increase the utility of the BORA token.

AppWizard

June 2, 2026

Tile matching roguelite action game Chivalware announced for PC

Publishers The Arcade Crew and Imperfect Games, along with developer Regal Pigeon, have announced a dynamic tile-matching roguelite action game called Chivalware. The game features real-time, grid-based combat mechanics and will be available on PC through Steam, with a demo currently accessible. Players take on the role of a Disk Knight, tasked with defeating a mad King while navigating a grid battlefield and utilizing weapon disks. The gameplay involves matching tiles to charge weapons, evading enemy attacks, and strategically planning counterattacks. Players can choose from four distinct Disk Knights, unlock over 80 weapons and 150 upgrades, and face various bosses. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

BetaBeacon

May 19, 2026

Nintendo Announces Photo-Based Mobile Game Pictonico! For IOS And Android

Nintendo has announced the release of their new mobile game Pictonico! on May 28, 2026. Players can transform their real-life photos into quirky minigames, with the option to purchase additional games in bulk.

AppWizard

April 25, 2026

Puzzle Adventure Game D-topia Arrives July 2026 on PC & Consoles

Developer Marumittu Games and publisher Annapurna Interactive will launch the adventure puzzle game D-topia on July 14, 2026, for PC and consoles. Players will take on the role of a Facilitator in a world governed by artificial intelligence, tasked with maintaining daily life and troubleshooting system failures. The game features gentle-paced exploration, intricate logic puzzles, and interactions with residents, allowing players to shape their futures. Choices made by players will impact the community's happiness and address both mechanical and emotional needs. D-topia explores themes of happiness and fulfillment in an AI-managed society.

Winsage

April 24, 2026

Build Automation Systems Inside Slides in This Windows 95-Inspired Sim

Macrobit Interactive has released Factory 95, a game inspired by the Windows 95 interface and PowerPoint aesthetic, where players manage a slideshow factory. Players handle client requests, navigate emails, and produce slides to increase revenue as the Y2K deadline approaches. Factories are built within slideshow software, requiring players to optimize space and resources. The game includes multiple modes and allows players to unlock tools for creating intricate slideshows, all presented in a charming 16-bit color palette.

AppWizard

April 24, 2026

Everything announced for Xbox and PC at the ID@Xbox and IGN April 2026 Showcase — new indie games on Xbox Game Pass, Xbox Play Anywhere, and more

Microsoft's ID@Xbox program supports indie game development and recently showcased new titles in collaboration with IGN. - Beastro: A roguelike RPG where players are chefs for heroes, releasing on May 21 for Xbox Series X|S and PC, available on Xbox Game Pass. - Deep Dish Dungeon: A survival exploration game set for Fall 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Albion Online: A free-to-play PvP MMO now available on Xbox consoles, offering perks for Xbox Game Pass members. - Lofsong: An audio-based game with no announced release date, available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - Escape Academy 2: Back 2 School: A puzzle adventure game set for 2026 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Kalanoro: An action-adventure game featuring lemurs, releasing this summer on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere support. - Vapor World: Over the Mind: A narrative-driven platformer launching on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with a demo in June and Xbox Game Pass support. - inKONBINI: A management simulation game releasing on April 30, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass availability. - Echo Generation 2: A sci-fi deckbuilder RPG launching on May 27, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Starseeker: A spinoff of Astroneer, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Switch 2, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Tears of Metal: A co-op roguelike hack-and-slash game for Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Play Anywhere compatibility. - Crashout Crew: A co-op game centered around forklifts, releasing on May 28, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Xbox Game Pass support. - RV There Yet?: A comedic co-op adventure expected to launch in May for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Solo Leveling Arise Overdrive: An action game set to launch on Xbox Series X|S in Q3 2026. - There Are No Ghosts at the Grand: A musical-themed hotel and ghost hunting game for Xbox Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and other platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Golf With Your Friends 2: The sequel to the party golfing game, releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch this fall. - Mistfall Hunter: An extraction RPG launching in July on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Totopia: A free-to-play party game supporting Xbox Play Anywhere. - SpeedRunners 2: King of Speed: A competitive racing platformer scheduled for July on multiple platforms, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Vampire Crawlers: A deckbuilding spinoff from Vampire Survivors, now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with Xbox Game Pass support. - Screenbound: An action-adventure game where players control a character in both 3D and 2D, available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Cloud, with Xbox Game Pass support.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

The sequel to flying city-builder Airborne Kingdom just hit 1.0 with a huge update and a 50% discount

Airborne Kingdom is a city builder game with an 80% rating, developed by The Wandering Band. Its sequel, Airborne Empire, has been released after four years of development and a year in Steam early access. The new game features an expanded world, light RPG elements, new buildings, upgrades, and a jet engine for speed and combat. To celebrate the launch, Airborne Empire is discounted by 50% to £12.50, and Airborne Kingdom is available at an 80% discount for £4, both offers expiring on May 1.

AppWizard

April 16, 2026

Pragmata PC performance tested: 18 GPUs take us to the Moon

Capcom's new sci-fi shooter, Pragmata, features a narrative centered on Hugh, the last survivor of a lunar rescue mission, and Diana, an android with hacking abilities, as they navigate a 3D-printed lunar facility. The game has locked out Radeon support, which has raised concerns about business motivations over technical limitations, despite the Radeon RX 9000-series cards performing well. AMD users can access FSR 3 upscaling, with FSR 4 available for RX 9000-series cards, while older RX 7000- and RX 6000-series cards are limited to FSR 3. The game supports various rendering modes, including rasterization, ray tracing, and path tracing. At 1080p, ray tracing performs well on most hardware, but at 1440p and 4K, higher VRAM cards show better performance. Path tracing requires upscaling and frame generation for optimal playability, with DLSS Frame Generation providing significant benefits for Nvidia users. The RTX 3070 lacks DLSS frame generation support, necessitating FSR 3 for testing, which results in lower image quality compared to DLSS. Overall, Pragmata is designed to leverage advanced graphics technologies, particularly for GeForce RTX 40- and 50-series card owners, while also offering a solid experience for AMD users, albeit with some limitations.

AppWizard

April 13, 2026

One of our favorite games of 2025 is just $16 on GOG this week, and the dev says ‘if it’s still too expensive just pirate it honestly’

Skate Story is a game that combines skating and supernatural elements, allowing players to experience the perspective of a demon made of glass and pain. It was released in 2020 and is currently available on GOG with a 20% discount. The creator, Sam Eng, has openly encouraged players to pirate the game if they find it too expensive. The game has received critical acclaim for its unique premise and stylistic execution, with PC Gamer's Lincoln Carpenter praising its "stylish lunicidal skater" vibes. Skate Story is also available on Steam, but the promotional pricing is exclusive to GOG. Eng aims for the game to resonate with players.

AppWizard

March 30, 2026

Arc Raiders Steam player count for March down over 50% since launch

Arc Raiders emerged as a surprise hit in 2025, successfully elevating the extraction shooter genre to mainstream popularity with a vibrant community known as the Care Bears. The game peaked at nearly 500,000 concurrent players, driven by streamer coverage and word of mouth. However, the player base has gradually declined as many have explored the game's content. The Shrouded Sky update in February did not significantly boost player numbers, indicating a need for more substantial content. The upcoming Flashpoint update is anticipated to determine if it can draw players back and sustain interest in the game.