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AppWizard

August 20, 2026

Cursed Doll Horror Game Baptiste Hits Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC This Fall

Spanish publisher Firenut Games and co-developer Digital Dreams™ announced the psychological horror game Baptiste, set to launch in fall 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. The announcement was made on August 19, 2026, alongside a gameplay trailer and a free demo available on Steam. The game follows Tom, a teenager dealing with his father's death, who discovers a cursed doll in a mansion that leads to supernatural events. Baptiste features a darkness mechanic that intensifies horror elements based on the protagonist's exposure to darkness. The game requires high-performance hardware, with recommended specs including an Intel i9 processor, 32 GB of RAM, and an Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU. Baptiste successfully raised €6,118 through a Kickstarter campaign in October 2025. It will support audio in English and Spanish, with interface and subtitle options in 11 languages. A free demo is currently available on Steam, covering the first 30 minutes of gameplay.

TrendTechie

August 19, 2026

Утечка до релиза: экшен-хоррор The Sinking City 2 появился на торрентах за день до выхода

The Sinking City 2, developed by Frogwares, is set to release on August 18, 2026, with a premium edition available for early access. The game is set in the 1920s in the partially submerged port city of Arkham, featuring survival horror mechanics that include inventory management, puzzle-solving, and resource management. The storyline involves rescuing a beloved character whose soul is trapped in the Dreamlands. Players will face enemies such as reanimated corpses and Deep Ones, requiring both combat and strategic retreats. A neural network-based Russian localization has been created by enthusiasts to enhance accessibility.

AppWizard

August 13, 2026

PC gamers can now pick up free-to-keep gorgeous 88% rated open-world adventure

Caravan SandWitch, a game released in 2024, is available for free on the Epic Games Store until August 20, boasting an 88% positive rating and a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The game features a quest to find a missing sister in a sci-fi world, encouraging exploration and community interaction without combat or time constraints. It emphasizes a hopeful post-apocalyptic narrative and has received an English localization update. Players can claim the game for free before the deadline to add it to their library.

AppWizard

August 13, 2026

Mine Treasures, Capture Aliens, Profit in DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction on PC Sept. 11

DIG Raiders: Anomaly Extraction is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 11, 2026, priced at .99, with a 30% discount during the initial launch period. The game features co-op mining gameplay involving exploration and encounters with aliens, set against the backdrop of a crashed alien spacecraft beneath a city. Players will engage in comedic tasks across nine levels, including locations like a bank vault and a space station, while wearing one of seven animal costumes that provide various advantages. The game includes a PvE mode where players repair an alien monolith and a chaotic 4v4 multiplayer mode. Wealth gained can be reinvested in a marketplace, and players must manage their finances to survive. The game supports multiple languages, including English, French, German, and others.

Winsage

August 4, 2026

This handy free Windows update tool drops a feature Windows 11 users can live without

Windows 11 updates include security and feature updates, with recent improvements in update management. Microsoft has introduced the option to pause updates for extended periods and users can utilize WUView, a tool that consolidates installed updates into a navigable list, providing detailed information and advanced logging capabilities. WUView supports saving update history in various formats and allows filtering and excluding specific updates. The latest version of WUView will only support 64-bit systems, reflecting the trend towards 64-bit usage. Enhancements in the new version include theme selection, a new light theme named Pale Graphite, improved localization, and various updates to logging and UI elements. WUView is available on its official GitHub repository.

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

‘Wait for me, my Czech friend’: Japanese dev adds Czech localization just for the one Steam user who wishlisted his game in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic and Japan formed a bond during the 2023 World Baseball Cup when the Czech national baseball team, mostly made up of amateur players, played against Japan and lost 2-10. The Czech pitcher Ondrej Satoria struck out Shohei Ohtani, earning admiration from Japanese fans. In a related development, Japanese developer Eba Game is launching a game called Ball Boy Simulator on Steam, which includes Czech language support due to a request from a Czech user. The game explores the psychological horror of high school baseball clubs and incorporates AI-generated content for various elements. The quality of localization for the Czech audience is yet to be determined.

AppWizard

August 3, 2026

‘Wait for me, my Czech friend’: Japanese dev adds Czech localization just for the one Steam user who wishlisted his game in the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic and Japan developed a bond during the 2023 World Baseball Cup, where the Czech team, mainly amateur players, lost 2-10 to Japan but impressed fans, particularly when pitcher Ondrej Satoria struck out Shohei Ohtani. Japanese developer Eba Game is launching a game called Ball Boy Simulator on Steam, incorporating Czech language support due to a single Czech fan's interest. The game, a psychological horror experience about high school baseball clubs, uses AI-generated content for various aspects of its development.

BetaBeacon

August 3, 2026

Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld Online’ for iOS and Android

Palworld Online is a mobile MMORPG heading to iOS and Android in 2026, designed to bring the essence of the PC title to mobile and encourage players to connect and venture together.

AppWizard

July 30, 2026

Simultaneously Control Two Heroines in Fantasy ARPG Lunarium, Available Now on PC

Lunarium, a hand-drawn isometric action role-playing game (ARPG) developed by Lunarium Game Studio and published by Imperfect Games, was released on July 29, 2026, for PC via Steam. The game features dual-protagonist gameplay with two heroines, Ave, a knight, and Lune, a sorceress, allowing players to switch between characters to combat dark forces. Players can explore hand-drawn environments, solve puzzles using Lune's powers, and customize their experience through various enhancements and skill trees. Lunarium is priced at .99, £15.99, or €17.99, with a 10% launch discount for the first week and supports multiple languages.

AppWizard

July 20, 2026

NetEase to Launch New Title ‘Conqueror’s Blade: Three Kingdoms’ on July 24

Booming Tech, in collaboration with NetEase Games, will launch the action-strategy multiplayer PC game 'Conqueror's Blade: Three Kingdoms' globally on July 24. This game is a reinterpretation of the original Conqueror's Blade from 2019, featuring a free-to-play model with Korean localization. It enhances gameplay with real-time tactical commands and environmental strategies, moving away from repetitive combat. The game includes large-scale multiplayer battles across nearly 60 unique cities and various battlefields, allowing players to engage in combat, trade, craft weapons, or interact with historical figures. Players can also develop their characters by mastering skills and collecting weapons.