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AppWizard

June 29, 2026

The only fighting game I’ve ever been excited for is now getting a PC playtest before launch

Arc System Works has announced an open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, scheduled from July 24 to July 26, available on PC and PS5. The beta will include new stages, modes, and the character Blade. The final superhero team, Samurai Outriders, will be included at launch, bringing the total roster to 20 characters across five teams: Unbreakable X-Men, Amazing Guardians, Fighting Avengers, Knights of Doom, and Samurai Outriders. The game is set to officially launch on August 6, 2026.

AppWizard

June 25, 2026

Knight of the Old Republic 2 was great because it peeled back Star Wars’ black-and-white morality

Knights of the Old Republic II is a sequel that deconstructs its predecessor by exploring darker themes and the complexities of morality rather than adhering to a simple good versus evil narrative. Designer Chris Avellone challenges traditional Star Wars mythos, presenting players with the Exile, an outcast dealing with the consequences of past decisions. The game features a diverse cast, including Kreia, a mentor whose philosophy complicates the understanding of morality. Despite facing development challenges, such as a rushed timeline leading to technical issues and incomplete content, the game has been enhanced by the Sith Lords Restored Content mod, which restores missing material. Kreia is recognized as one of gaming's most compelling characters, and the game's writing and character development are praised, contributing to its legacy in video game history.

BetaBeacon

June 19, 2026

Today’s best Android app deals and freebies: WINCH IT OUT, LUNA The Shadow Dust, more

The Android app price drops include Guns’n’Glory Zombies Premium, This Is the Police 2, Nelly Cootalot: The Fowl Fleet, LUNA The Shadow Dust, 6 takes!, Wingspan: The Board Game, Dungeon of the Endless: Apogee, WINCH IT OUT, Football Referee Simulator, RPG Silver Nornir, and RPG Soul Historica.

AppWizard

June 15, 2026

Monday’s Android app deals and freebies: Seoul Exorcist, Fairy Knights, Velorion, Runic Curse, more

A new wave of Android game and app deals is available, featuring titles such as Seoul Exorcist 1111, Police Department Tycoon Pro, Fairy Knights - Story based RPG, Velorion: Realistic Racing, Runic Curse, Paign 2 – RPG, and Hero of the Kingdom: Tales 2. Discounts are also offered on Amazon Echo devices and products from Nothing, including the Nothing Phone (4a), Headphone (a), CMF Watch 3 Pro, and CMF Buds 2, with some items marked down by 50%.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Frontier is making a Planet game that isn’t about zoos or rollercoasters, and has just filed trademarks for Planet Resort and Planet Festival

Frontier has announced a new management simulation game that will not focus on zoos or rollercoasters, generating speculation among fans about potential titles. Popular suggestions include Planet Resort, Planet Festival, and Planet City. Frontier has filed nine new trademarks, including Planet Resort and Planet Festival, while Planet City is not among them. Other trademarks include Planet Farm, Planet Vacation, Planet Dinosaur, Planet Prehistoric, Planet Fantasy, Planet Mythical Creatures, and Planet Dragon. The new game is expected to be released around 2028, following the launch of Planet Zoo 2 later this year.

AppWizard

June 12, 2026

Running your own store is just the tip of the iceberg in Saleblazers

Saleblazers is a multiplayer open-world game where players can choose from three distinct classes and interact with dynamic, voiced NPCs while customizing their storefronts. The game recently launched the Immersive Update, which enhances NPC behaviors, introduces a random daily event system, and improves visuals and audio. The update includes vigilant border police in Kazai Village, revamped combat mechanics, and a character development system that allows players to invest in stats and craft items. The game blends elements of survival, simulation, and adventure, offering a rich experience for exploration and interaction.

AppWizard

June 8, 2026

After seeing Thief Remastered, I’m calling it: That doomed Deux Ex remaster should get rebooted with Nightdive in charge

Nightdive Studios is remastering Thief: The Dark Project, showcasing it at the PC Gaming Show with a nostalgic trailer and modern enhancements. The remaster will preserve the game's medieval settings and improve low-poly NPC designs, along with including a DVD extras menu featuring art, prototypes, and behind-the-scenes footage. In contrast, Aspyr's remaster of Neverwinter Nights 2 added essential features like Steam Deck support and resolved bugs, while their upcoming Deus Ex remaster lacks significant upgrades and has received negative feedback from fans. Both Thief and Deus Ex are part of The Embracer Group, which is observing the reception of these remasters. Aspyr has faced challenges, including losing the Knights of the Old Republic remake and legal issues with Disney. The Deus Ex remaster has been indefinitely delayed, raising concerns among fans about its management and future.

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.

AppWizard

May 22, 2026

40K XCOM-like Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters is getting a sequel and this time we’ll get to purge ‘seven distinctive enemy factions’

In 1998, Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate was released as a turn-based tactics game featuring the Ultramarines and Chaos. In 2022, Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters was launched, focusing on the Grey Knights and their battle against Chaos, drawing inspiration from the XCOM series. Daemonhunters received feedback regarding limited enemy diversity, primarily featuring Nurgle's minions. A sequel is announced to introduce seven distinct enemy factions. The Warhammer Skulls showcase revealed updates including a release date and DLC roadmap for Dawn of War 4, a new Skitarii class for Darktide, a platformer with a ratman protagonist, and tiger warrior DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3. Updates will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Star Wars: The Old Republic’s original director hadn’t played a single MMO before launching its development studio: ‘How the hell did they trust me with this much money?’

James Ohlen, a veteran of BioWare, oversaw the development of the MMO Star Wars: The Old Republic, which is currently managed by Broadsword. He had never played an MMO before taking on the project. Ohlen expressed regrets about the game's initial launch, which included 200 hours of content across eight origin stories, suggesting a more focused experience of around 60 hours would have improved quality. He noted that the vast amount of content led to a decline in quality, stating that creativity was compromised. Ohlen proposed a relaunch of the game as Star Wars: The New Republic, which was supported by EA executive Patrick Söderlund but ultimately rejected by EA's board due to concerns over the initial costly launch. By 2019, The Old Republic had generated nearly billion in revenue. In 2019, Ohlen co-founded Archetype Entertainment, but he left the studio in December 2025 for personal health reasons.