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AppWizard

May 30, 2026

The indie game that toppled Forza Horizon 6 off Metacritic is now out for Xbox and PC — and I deeply regret letting it slip under my radar until now

The indie game Mina the Hollower has received a Metacritic score of 92, surpassing Microsoft's Forza Horizon 6. Developed by Yacht Club Games, it features a retro-inspired, isometric, 2D action-adventure style reminiscent of the Game Boy Color era. Players control Mina on a quest to free an island from a curse, navigating through gothic-horror castles and battling monsters with various weapons. The game is available on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

AppWizard

May 30, 2026

Anima: Song from the Abyss announces its 2027 Release for Consoles and PC!

Anima Project has announced that their game, Anima: Song from the Abyss, will launch in 2027 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game is a third-person Action RPG set in the Anima: Beyond Fantasy universe, featuring two playable characters and a narrative involving an imperial zeppelin, a powerful relic, and a legendary entity named Noein. Players will engage in fast-paced combat, explore an open world, face epic bosses, and interact with characters while leveling up and customizing abilities. Anima Project is a small indie studio based in Spain, consisting of three members.

AppWizard

May 29, 2026

31 hours with the spit-shined Mina the Hollower (and 34 with the four games that came before it)

Mina The Hollower is a game developed by Yacht Club Games over six years for PC and consoles. The protagonist, Mina, has a unique move called "hollowing," which allows her to dive into the ground to find treasures and navigate through walls, contrasting with the jumping mechanic of Super Mario. The co-founder of Yacht Club Games, David D’Angelo, recommended starting with Shovel Knight to prepare for Mina The Hollower, noting that Specter of Torment is the least difficult and quickest to finish, while King of Cards offers a polished experience similar to Mina. Engaging with Yacht Club's previous titles enhances understanding of their game design evolution.

AppWizard

May 28, 2026

31 hours with the spit-shined Mina the Hollower (and 34 with the four games that came before it)

Mina The Hollower is a new game developed by Yacht Club Games, which has been in development for six years for PC and consoles. The protagonist, Mina, has a unique ability called "hollowing," allowing her to dig into the earth to find treasures and navigate through walls. The co-founder of Yacht Club Games, David D’Angelo, recommended playing their previous titles, starting with Shovel Knight, to better understand the design philosophy behind Mina The Hollower. He noted that Specter of Torment is the least difficult and quickest to finish, while King of Cards celebrates their work in the Treasure Trove compilation. Engaging with these games provides insights into the studio's evolution as a game developer.

AppWizard

May 27, 2026

Two Brilliant-Looking Indie Games Come Out This Week

IO Interactive is releasing 007 First Light, while indie titles Mina the Hollower and Enter the Chronosphere are also launching. Mina the Hollower is developed by Yacht Club Games and features a mouse navigating dungeons with challenges inspired by Castlevania and Zelda. Enter the Chronosphere is a sci-fi turn-based bullet hell roguelike from Effort Star, noted for its psychedelic art style and positive early reviews. Release dates include: - May 25: Paralives, Enter the Chronosphere (early access), EMUUROM, Jump King Quest, RUNNING TRAIN - May 26: Stonemachia, Town to City (1.0), World of Tanks: Heat, Birushana: Winds of Fate, LumenTale: Memories of Trey, Romestead, Realm of Ink, Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos, Teamfight Manager 2 - May 27: 007 First Light, Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 (port), Utawarerumono: Past and Present Rediscovered, Starminer - May 28: Amanda the Adventurer 3, Bluey’s Quest for the Gold Pen, Clockfall, Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten, Schrödinger’s Call, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar (port), Stray (port), Touhou Yukkuri Mountain, Scale the Depths, STARDUST: Wish of Witch - May 29: Little Nightmares II Enhanced Edition (port), Mina the Hollower

AppWizard

May 23, 2026

007: First Light drops last-minute Denuvo DRM bombshell, leaving pre-order customers and fans furious — Bond title risks FPS drops and strict online check-ins, Pirates eagerly await repack as day-one cracks become the norm

IO Interactive's game, 007: First Light, will include "Denuvo Anti-Tamper" DRM to protect against piracy on PC, leading to customer frustration among pre-order users. The Steam forums show mixed reactions, with some players disappointed and others appreciative of the DRM. Denuvo can impact frame rates and requires significant resources for integration, potentially affecting paying customers' experiences. It has been reported that Denuvo was cracked shortly after the launch of Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Denuvo operates in user space, not at the kernel level, and players may be locked out if their internet connection fails for over 48 hours. Developers face a paradox, as implementing DRM aims to maximize sales but may disadvantage legitimate customers. Alternative strategies exist, as seen with Cyberpunk 2077, which launched without DRM and became successful. A 2017 European Commission report suggested that piracy might increase overall sales, as some users who initially pirate games later become paying customers.

TrendTechie

May 23, 2026

Задорный экшен LEGO Batman слили на торренты

The anti-piracy software Denuvo has been breached by a hacker known as voices38, who circumvented its defenses without using a hypervisor. The game LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight has been released in a portable version on a Russian torrent tracker, weighing approximately 40 GB. The deluxe edition was available for pre-order customers on May 19, with a broader release on May 22. The game offers an open-world action experience, inspired by the LEGO franchise and the Arkham series, includes split-screen support for cooperative play, and features Russian subtitles.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a textbook remaster

Ubisoft has released a remastered version of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, after a 12-year hiatus. The game features significant upgrades, including an overhauled combat system with dynamic animations, seamless transitions between cities and the ocean, dynamic weather conditions, and enhanced lighting effects using ray tracing. New gameplay features include a crouch button, a fast travel option to the Jackdaw from the map screen, and a shanty player for selecting songs. While some systems have been reinvented, the game retains familiar elements and largely stays true to its roots, preserving the essence of the original experience.

AppWizard

May 21, 2026

Sorry, Black Flag fans: the new Assassin’s Creed remake isn’t adding any more legendary ship battles

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will feature a major graphical overhaul, a revamped sword fighting system, and three new officers for recruitment. However, it will not include new legendary ships, which are considered thrilling challenges in the game. The five legendary ships from the original game will remain unchanged, and game director Richard Knight hinted at the presence of another challenging ship, though details are not provided. The focus of Resynced is on Edward Kenway's narrative, with the possibility of exploring other stories in future content.

AppWizard

May 20, 2026

Now that Subnautica 2 is out, the most wishlisted game on Steam is… a game that’s been out for almost 2 years?

Subnautica 2 held the top spot on Steam's most-wishlisted titles since the release of Hollow Knight: Silksong in September 2025, but its recent launch has allowed Light No Fire to become the new frontrunner for the most-wishlisted game. Deadlock, which has been available for nearly two years and receives regular updates, now ranks at the top of the wishlist despite being in early access. It has a peak concurrent player count of 171,490 and an average of over 50,000 players at any given moment.