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AppWizard

August 22, 2025

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Announced For PC & Game Boy

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Exquisite Laundry Pet, has announced the retro JRPG titled Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land. The game will be released on Steam and as a physical cartridge for the Game Boy Color. Players will control a gumball on a quest to restore Trick-or-Treat Land, which is threatened by Chaos Sweets. The game features a lighthearted journey through a candy-filled world, recruitment of allies with unique skills, various puzzles and quests, and a turn-based combat system. The story begins when the gumball hero crash-lands in Trick-or-Treat Land and must retrieve a spellbook to help a local Scarecrow, leading to a quest for Seven Hallowed Patches. Players will encounter diverse characters and can cast spells, brew potions, and unlock magical abilities. The game aims to provide engaging challenges suitable for all ages.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

After the series riffed on Pokemon Go and Minecraft, former Dragon Quest producer says he left Square Enix after growing frustrated with “safe” spinoff proposals that were “copying others”

Ichimura, a former producer of the Dragon Quest series, has left Square Enix due to frustrations with the company's direction, particularly its focus on creating "copycat" games. He proposed innovative ideas, such as a "Dragon Quest Maker," which were dismissed, leading to his departure. Ichimura has since founded a new studio, PinCool, under NetEase Games, where he is developing an asymmetrical multiplayer game called Pritto Prisoner. The Dragon Quest franchise continues to thrive, with the Switch version of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake achieving significant sales success in Japan. Anticipation for Dragon Quest 12 remains high, despite a lack of updates over the past four years.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Over a decade later, a beloved, lost instalment in the Tales Of JRPG series is coming to PC

Tales of Xillia, originally released in 2011 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive, is being remastered for PC and major consoles, set to launch on October 31. This remastered version includes improved graphics, quality-of-life enhancements such as waypoint markers, the option to disable enemy encounters, skippable cutscenes, and a revamped mini-map. All downloadable content (DLC) will be included, featuring costumes and items for customization. The game features dual protagonists, Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell, and utilizes a Dual Raid Linear Motion Battle System. The narrative is described as slightly more mature compared to previous entries in the series.

AppWizard

August 6, 2025

PSA: Persona 5 Royale is cheaper than it’s ever been on PC right now, and you get 7 other games thrown in

The current monthly Humble Choice bundle features Persona 5 Royal at a subscription price, which is lower than its previous all-time low. The bundle includes seven additional games. Persona 5 Royal has been described as an evolution of the modern God of War formula with a dual-protagonist system and received a score of 94/100 in a 2022 review, highlighting its engaging battles and story.

AppWizard

August 2, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Evo fighters, Racing Fests, and QuakeCon specials

The Epic Games Store is offering two new free indie titles, Keylocker and Pilgrims, available until August 7. Pilgrims is a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, while Keylocker is a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a cyberpunk universe. Humble has launched the Better With 4 Friends bundle, featuring co-op games like SpiderHeck and Moving Out. Steam is providing free trials for four games, including WWE 2K25 and Squad 44. Various gaming events are offering sales, including Evo and Steam's Racing Fest, while the GOG store has DRM-free games on sale. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

August 1, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 31/07/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering free games from 4 PM BST on July 31, 2025, to 4 PM BST on August 6, 2025. Users can download Legion TD 2, a strategic tower defense game, at no cost. Keylocker, a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a Cyberpunk universe, is also available, where players control B0B0, an electric singer. Additionally, Pilgrims, an adventure game by Amanita Design, encourages players to explore and assist fellow travelers in completing their stories.

BetaBeacon

July 7, 2025

5 Best Android Games to Play in 2025

The text describes five Android games that offer versatile worlds, actions, adventures, and murder mysteries. Some of the games mentioned are Monster Train, Trinity Trigger, Chronomon, Jenny LeClue, and Pandoland.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live – here are 10 deals we love, from the biggest Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discount yet to 50% off Lies of P and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has launched and will run until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This year's sale features straightforward discounts without gimmicks, with notable deals including: - Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 - Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – 95% off at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has officially launched, inviting gamers to indulge in a two-week extravaganza of discounts that will last until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This annual event, hosted by Valve, offers a chance to transform that ever-expanding wishlist into a library filled with unplayed treasures. Discount Highlights This year’s sale presents a surprisingly straightforward collection of deals, devoid of the usual gimmicks and flashy consumerism. Instead, players can find an array of enticing offers in the Deep Discounts section, featuring both classic titles and newer releases at their lowest prices yet, as confirmed by SteamDB's price tracker. Here’s a selection of standout deals: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – A staggering 95% off at .99, proving that patience pays off for gamers. Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99, perfectly timed with the anticipation of Death Stranding 2. Palworld – Fresh from a notable collaboration with Terraria, now 25% off at .49. Black Myth: Wukong – One of the highest-rated games in Steam history, available at 20% off for .99. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – A must-play on PC, currently 40% off at .99. Metaphor: ReFantazio – Another recent JRPG favorite, also 40% off at .99. Haste – The unmissable running roguelike, now 30% off at .99. Lies of P – Dive into the captivating base game and the new Overture DLC, available at 50% off for .99. For those looking to stay informed about other significant and upcoming Steam sales throughout the year, a comprehensive guide to Valve's regular price-slashing celebrations is available." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].99 - Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99 - Palworld – 25% off at .99 - Black Myth: Wukong – 20% off at .99 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – 40% off at .99 - Metaphor: ReFantazio – 40% off at .99 - Haste – 30% off at .99 - Lies of P – 50% off at .99 A guide to upcoming Steam sales is also available for those interested.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

I pride myself on keeping up with Steam’s under-the-radar gems, but April was packed with enough new games to keep me busy for the rest of 2025

In April 2025, over 100 games launched, with notable titles including Blue Prince and Clair Obscur, the latter receiving significant attention. Clair Obscur was released on April 22nd and has a 94% rating from 39 reviews. Maliki: Poison Of The Past, inspired by a French comic, was released on April 20th. Mythical Concept Starnaut, a narrative-driven game, was released on April 28th with a 97% rating from 45 reviews. Bionic Bay, a stylish platformer, was released on April 17th and has a 90% rating from 264 reviews. Asura The Striker, released on April 23rd, has a 93% rating from 49 reviews. Traveler's Refrain, an action RPG, was released on April 11th with a 92% rating from 26 reviews. Voidborn, a low-fi shooter, was released on April 7th with a 90% rating from 262 reviews. I, Robot, a reimagining of an arcade classic, was released on April 17th and has a 95% rating from 20 reviews. Lab Rat, a dystopian comedy, was released on April 15th with a 97% rating from 188 reviews. Peppered: An Existential Platformer, released on April 7th, has a 95% rating from 266 reviews. Repose, a workplace horror game, was released on April 14th and has a 90% rating from 74 reviews.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Analyst claims Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is selling twice as fast as any other recent JRPG has on Steam—and it’s got me wondering what the secret sauce is

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, developed by Sandfall Interactive, is a strong contender for Game of the Year in 2025, resonating with RPG fans and achieving significant sales success. It outsold major titles like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Persona at a 2:1 ratio, selling over 785,000 copies on Steam in its first week and reaching a peak concurrent player count of 145,063. The game has garnered attention for its engaging opening hours, innovative parry-based combat system, and relatable characters, appealing to PC gamers. It combines elements of JRPGs with Western aesthetics, distinguishing itself from other titles in the genre.