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Marvel Rivals' Deadpool is a triple-role menace, and the Merc with a Mouth's cringe-worthy interactions don't disappoint
AppWizard
January 15, 2026

Marvel Rivals’ Deadpool is a triple-role menace, and the Merc with a Mouth’s cringe-worthy interactions don’t disappoint

Deadpool is the first triple-role hero in Marvel Rivals, presenting a challenge for game balance with three distinct versions. His character design includes upgradeable abilities and witty dialogue, featuring humorous interactions and cultural references. He will join the Marvel Rivals roster when Season 6 launches on January 16. Season 6 will also introduce a new convoy map, the Museum of Contemplation, enhance the Hero Proficiency system, and include a photo mode in Times Square and a new area called the Clobberin' Club for 1v1 duels.
The PC game releases we're most excited about in January
AppWizard
January 3, 2026

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in January

January typically sees a quieter period for PC gaming, with many anticipated titles debuting later in the month. Notable releases include: - January 12: Quarantine Zone: The Last Check (Steam) - Players act as a checkpoint officer in a zombie apocalypse. - January 26: Highguard (Steam) - A free-to-play hero shooter facing skepticism. - January 29: Cairn (Steam) - A mountain climbing game praised by early players. Upcoming gaming events and sales include: - CES from January 6-9. - Steam Winter Sale (December 18 - January 5). - Detective Fest (January 12 - January 19). - Board Game Fest (January 26 - February 2). - Taipei Game Show (January 29 - February 1). Early access launches in January: - January 6: StarRupture (Steam) - A sci-fi base building and defense game. - January 22: Bladesong (Steam) - Players craft blades in a dark fantasy setting. - January TBA: Echoes of Elysium (Steam) - A co-op airship survival RPG delayed from December. Major updates and events: - January 20: World of Warcraft's Midnight Pre-Expansion Content Update. - January 12: Anthem concludes its service. - January 22: Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven expansion introduces new content. Additional game releases in January include: - January 9: Pathologic 3 (Steam). - January 12: Big Hops (Steam). - January 15: Craftlings (Steam) and Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon (Steam). - January 16: BrokenLore: Unfollow (Steam). - January 20: Mio: Memories in Orbit (Steam). - January 21: Dynasty Warriors Origins: Visions of Four Heroes (Steam). - January 22: Nova Roma (Steam) and Arknights: Endfield (Epic). - January 28: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin (Steam) and The Midnight Walkers (early access). - January 29: Don't Stop, Girlypop! (Steam).
Sci-Fi Survival Horror Game Free on the Epic Games Store for 24 Hours
AppWizard
December 25, 2025

Sci-Fi Survival Horror Game Free on the Epic Games Store for 24 Hours

The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, with a special holiday promotion providing a new free game every 24 hours. The latest free game, The Callisto Protocol, will be available from December 24th at 11 AM ET until December 25th at 11 AM ET. Players who claim it will retain access indefinitely. The Callisto Protocol is a narrative-driven third-person survival horror game set in a futuristic environment, where players escape a high-security prison while facing monstrous inmates. It received a Metacritic rating of 69 and mixed reviews on Steam, with praise for its graphics and narrative but criticism for combat variety. The Steam Winter Sale runs until January 5th, and the next free title from the Epic Games Store will be announced on December 25th at 11 AM ET.
The Marvel Rivals anniversary event is here, so don't forget to scoop up those free Units and Jeff's most adorable outfit yet
AppWizard
November 28, 2025

The Marvel Rivals anniversary event is here, so don’t forget to scoop up those free Units and Jeff’s most adorable outfit yet

The Marvel Rivals anniversary event has launched, introducing an 18v18 Annihilation mode and offering players a variety of rewards. Players can earn Units by logging in for seven consecutive days, receiving 200 Units per day for the first six days and 300 Units on the seventh day, totaling 1,500 Units. These Units expire on December 18. Additional opportunities to earn Units include the Rivals Assemble feature for 600 Units and the Rivals' Day Countdown for 200 Units. Players can increase their total to 2,500 Units by sharing their Rivals Rewind report after December 4. The event features a free Business Shark skin for Jeff, obtainable by collecting Snack coins during matches. Players can also invest in skins and bundles, including the upcoming Van Dyne's Grand Opening event on December 4, which offers six rewards for up to 2,400 Units. Premium rewards include the Dad-tastic Reed and the Disappearing Dessert Invisible Woman for 990 Lattice.
The Game Awards 2025 nominees are here, and—surprise—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was nominated for every qualifying category
AppWizard
November 18, 2025

The Game Awards 2025 nominees are here, and—surprise—Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was nominated for every qualifying category

The Game Awards has announced its 2025 nominees, highlighting a strong presence of French influence. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 from Sandfall Interactive leads with ten nominations, including Game of the Year, followed by Death Stranding 2. Fans can vote on the TGA website. Nominees: Game of the Year: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Donkey Kong Bananza - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Best Game Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Split Fiction Innovation in Accessibility: - Assassin's Creed Shadows - Atomfall - Doom: The Dark Ages - EA Sports FC 26 - South of Midnight Best Independent Game: - Absolum - Ball x Pit - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Performance: - Ben Starr - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Charlie Cox - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Erika Ishii - Ghost of Yōtei - Jennifer English - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Konatsu Kato - Silent Hill F - Troy Baker - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Best Debut Indie Game: - Blue Prince - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Despelote - Dispatch - Megabonk Best Action Game: - Battlefield 6 - Doom: The Dark Ages - Hades 2 - Ninja Gaiden 4 - Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Best Action/Adventure Game: - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Split Fiction Best Role Playing Game: - Avowed - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - The Outer Worlds 2 - Monster Hunter Wilds Best Sim/Strategy Game: - The Alters - Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles - Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Sid Meier's Civilization 7 - Tempest Rising - Two Point Museum Best Fighting Game: - 2XKO - Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection - Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage Best Family Game: - Donkey Kong Bananza - LEGO Party! - Lego Voyagers - Mario Kart World - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - Split Fiction Best Sports/Racing Game: - EA Sports FC 26 - F1 25 - Mario Kart World - Rematch - Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Best Multiplayer: - Arc Raiders - Battlefield 6 - Elden Ring Nightreign - Peak - Split Fiction Best Narrative: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 - Silent Hill F Best Audio Design: - Battlefield 6 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Silent Hill F Best Score & Music: - Hollow Knight: Silksong - Hades 2 - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Ghost of Yōtei - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Best Art Direction: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - Ghost of Yōtei - Hades 2 - Hollow Knight: Silksong Best Adaptation: - A Minecraft Movie - Devil May Cry - The Last of Us: Season 2 - Splinter Cell: Deathwatch - Until Dawn Best Mobile Game: - Destiny: Rising - Persona 5: The Phantom X - Sonic Rumble - Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Wuthering Waves Best Ongoing Game: - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - Marvel Rivals - No Man's Sky Content Creator of the Year: - Caedrel - Kai Cenat - MoistCr1TiKal - Sakura Miko - The Burnt Peanut Best Esports Game: - Counter-Strike 2 - DOTA 2 - League of Legends - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Valorant Best Esports Athlete: - brawk - Chovy - f0rsakeN - Kakeru - MenaRD - Zyw0o Best Esports Team: - Gen.G - League of Legends - NRG - Valorant - Team Falcons - DOTA 2 - Team Liquid PH - Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - Team Vitality - Counter-Strike 2 Best Community Support: - Baldur's Gate 3 - Final Fantasy 14 - Fortnite - Helldivers 2 - No Man's Sky Most Anticipated Game: - 007 First Light - Grand Theft Auto 6 - Marvel's Wolverine - Resident Evil Requiem - The Witcher 4
Marvel Rivals is adding a 'non-combat map' where players can 'hang out, dance, watch videos, read books, and let your imagination run wild'
AppWizard
November 12, 2025

Marvel Rivals is adding a ‘non-combat map’ where players can ‘hang out, dance, watch videos, read books, and let your imagination run wild’

Season 5 of Marvel Rivals will launch on November 14 and will introduce Gambit and Rogue. A new non-combat map inspired by Times Square will allow players to socialize without engaging in battles. Gambit, a support class character, will have abilities that include using Chronovium-enhanced cards for healing and damage, as well as enhancing allies' jump capabilities. Rogue's abilities have not yet been revealed. Additionally, a new mode called Annihilation, featuring 18 players on a Grand Garden map, will be available starting November 27.
Discord is preparing to sell you skins for your favorite games now that it's monetized just about everything else it can
AppWizard
November 6, 2025

Discord is preparing to sell you skins for your favorite games now that it’s monetized just about everything else it can

Discord is planning to introduce Marvel Rivals skins into its shop, as revealed by dataminer RivalsInfo and confirmed by PC Gamer through specific text strings labeled "MR test" in the Discord API. These skins are expected to be giftable and linked to users' Marvel Rivals accounts. Discord has been encouraging users to engage with its offerings, such as watching trailers and playing games, to earn profile decorations and its in-app currency, Orbs. There are concerns about the appeal of purchasing skins through Discord instead of directly within games, and apprehension exists regarding the potential for a cluttered user experience as Discord expands its monetization strategies.
The proof is undeniable: People will still pay for great shooters
AppWizard
November 1, 2025

The proof is undeniable: People will still pay for great shooters

The resurgence of paid multiplayer games, exemplified by titles like Arc Raiders and Battlefield 6, indicates that players are willing to invest in quality experiences. These games have quickly risen to the top of sales charts and received positive reviews, highlighting a shift in player expectations towards valuing complete packages over free-to-play models. Free games often come with pressure to spend, while paid titles provide a sense of completeness with rich content from the outset. Historically, free-to-play games launch with minimal content, leading to frustration among players. Purchasing a game typically ensures access to a comprehensive package without additional costs. However, there are complexities, as seen with Battlefield 6's introduction of pop-up ads for a battle pass, which has led to community dissatisfaction. In contrast, Arc Raiders offers a free battle pass with optional premium skins, easing the pressure on players. The revival of paid multiplayer games is enriching the shooter genre, suggesting a promising future for developers and players.
Back by popular demand: Can you guess the game based only on a blurb from a Steam review? Take Part 2 of our critical quiz!
AppWizard
October 23, 2025

Back by popular demand: Can you guess the game based only on a blurb from a Steam review? Take Part 2 of our critical quiz!

PC Gamer has curated a collection of gaming trivia quizzes covering various topics, including health bars and in-game currencies. Steam reviews provide insights into gaming experiences, featuring diverse opinions from players, such as one who spent over 35,000 hours on a game yet gave it a thumbs-down. Notable reviews include a brief and witty one from the user "Cyber Lesbian" for Marvel Rivals. An interactive challenge invited players to identify ten games based on snippets from Steam reviews, leading to positive responses and a repeat of the quiz format.
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