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AppWizard

June 11, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II Is Rebuilding The Structure While Adding So Much More

At the Summer Game Fest, Xbox announced Minecraft Dungeons II, a sequel to the 2021 game. The sequel features a vast interconnected world for exploration, new biomes, and a feature called Guiding Light to assist players in navigating. It supports up to four players in cooperative play with options for couch co-op and online multiplayer, including matchmaking and crossplay. Quality-of-life improvements allow inventory access without pausing and teleportation between players. Combat has evolved with new movement abilities and mechanics, and loot distribution ensures fairness, with each player receiving unique drops. The game will launch on multiple platforms, including Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, and will be available on day one through Xbox Game Pass.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

18 embargoes from Summer Game Fest just lifted, so let’s rank everything I saw in LA

Morgan Park attended a recent gaming showcase featuring various titles with mixed reactions from attendees. Grave Seasons had a demo focused on introducing townsfolk and watering seeds, with a plot twist involving a murderer left unexplored. Resident Evil: Veronica was presented in a Capcom theater segment that included a Q&A with producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi, but offered little new information. Join Us combined management sim and third-person shooter mechanics, allowing players to expand a cult's influence while fending off a gang. Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 aimed for a Left 4 Dead-style co-op experience, but early impressions noted a lack of excitement in shooting mechanics. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game impressed with its faithful recreation of the Nickelodeon show's aesthetic and attention to detail in character movesets. Gears of War: E-Day showcased visual engagement but revealed little about gameplay evolution, confirming a shift to 4v4 PvP modes. Bad Magpie featured whimsical chaos-driven gameplay, allowing players to disrupt a soccer match among mice. The Wolf Among Us 2 demonstrated smoother animations and an immersive experience through Unreal 5 and motion capture. Spyro: A Realm Beyond hinted at new gameplay mechanics, including an innovative flight system. Blood Message offered a grounded action gameplay experience set in the late Tang dynasty, blending stealth and combat. Stupid Never Dies featured a zombie protagonist who absorbs enemy powers in a roguelite format. Fable highlighted an intricate social sandbox system with various activities, though some interactions felt mechanical. Onimusha: Way of the Sword showcased exceptional combat mechanics, while N+ Infinity Times Two provided an exciting multiplayer platforming experience, particularly in its Tag mode.

BetaBeacon

June 10, 2026

The 19 best games on the Nintendo Switch 2

- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom Remastered have Metacritic scores of 95 and 94 respectively. - Hades II has a Metacritic score of 95 and has been praised for exceeding expectations with its gameplay loop and captivating storytelling. - Mina the Hollower, developed by Yacht Club Games, has a Metacritic score of 91 and is a top-down action adventure game inspired by Game Boy Colour classics.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

‘The curse of MIXED is broken:’ Suda51 & Swery65’s Hotel Barcelona claws its way to ‘Mostly Positive’ on Steam after Hail Mary patch and scrubbing AI assets

Hotel Barcelona has changed its user review status on Steam from "Mixed" to "Mostly Positive" following updates from developer White Owls Inc. that addressed concerns about the game's use of generative AI. The game features a collaboration between Japanese creators Goichi "Suda51" Suda and Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro. Players initially criticized the game for "trying too hard," especially after discovering AI-generated assets. CULT Games issued an apology for this. The positive shift in reviews is attributed to the "Under New Management" patch released in March, which included significant changes such as enemy balance adjustments and the addition of five free skins. Hotel Barcelona is available on Steam, with a demo for players to try the new balance changes.

AppWizard

June 10, 2026

Shueisha Games and poncle announce Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC

Publisher Shueisha Games, in collaboration with developer poncle, is set to release a multiplayer survival game titled Jujutsu Kaisen Rumble: Survivaton in 2026. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC via Steam. Players will engage in competition using characters from the Jujutsu Kaisen series, facing off against Cursed Spirits and other players, with the goal of being the last one standing. The game supports up to eight players online and includes a single-player mode. Players can earn points through battles, activate "Rule Additions" at 100 points, and participate in one-versus-one duels. There will be over 20 characters to choose from, each with unique skills, and players can unlock new fighters by meeting specific conditions. Special moves from the series can be used strategically, and players can level up in real-time during matches, adapting their skills and builds as they progress.

AppWizard

June 9, 2026

Derelict Star review

A momentum-based 2D platformer titled "Derelict Star" will be released on April 3, 2026. It is developed by gate and published by Luminous Tree Games. The game emphasizes exploration and skillful navigation over traditional power-ups, encouraging players to master movement mechanics. It features a jetpack mechanic with a speed meter, and the environment consists of various rooms with unique challenges. Checkpoints and fast travel options enhance the exploration experience. The game is verified for Steam Deck and was reviewed on an RTX 3060 laptop with a Ryzen 5 5600H and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Empulse’s frantic movement and giant mechs are giving me serious Xbox 360-era FPS nostalgia

Empulse is a first-person shooter game developed by 1047 Games, set to launch on Steam's Early Access on June 24. The game will be available for free during Steam Next Fest, starting June 15. The gameplay features wall-running and intense gunplay, aiming to evoke nostalgia for classic Xbox 360 shooters. The trailer includes a moment where a character uses a sledgehammer against a mech, highlighting the game's playful elements.

AppWizard

June 7, 2026

Guild Wars 3 announced for PC and PS5

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 3, the third installment in the MMORPG series, set to launch globally on PC, Steam, and PS5. The game takes place over a millennium before the original Guild Wars in the Tyrian region of Orr, where players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden. Players can use a spirit called the Seeker as a mount. The combat system will support both controller and keyboard users, focusing on strategic positioning and movement. Beta testing is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, and while no specific release date is provided, players can add the game to their wishlists on Steam and the PlayStation Store.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5

The official debut trailer for Guild Wars 3 has been released, featuring the first in-engine gameplay footage. The game is set over a thousand years before the original and takes place in the Tyrian region of Orr, inhabited by Vael spirits. Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, part of a guild focused on protecting the spirits and land. The combat system emphasizes strategic positioning and movement. Further details regarding pricing, beta tests, and release dates will be revealed in late 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available from GuildWars3.com, and players can wishlist it on Steam and the PlayStation Store. The Guild Wars franchise, launched in 2005, has welcomed over 29 million players and is known for its fast-paced action combat and friendly community. ArenaNet, founded in 2000, is the developer of the Guild Wars series and operates as a subsidiary of NCSOFT.

Winsage

June 4, 2026

Dell Sells a Windows Hello ESS-Compatible Mouse

Microsoft expanded support for external Windows Hello Enhanced Sign-in Security (ESS)-compatible fingerprint readers for Windows 11 users. Dell introduced the Dell Pro 5 wired fingerprint mouse, priced at .99, which features a Windows Hello fingerprint sensor with ESS for added biometric protection. The mouse is designed for Copilot+ PCs but can also be used with many business-class PCs. It has a movement resolution of 6000 DPI, adjustable settings, silent movement, and a symmetrical design suitable for both right- and left-handed users.