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May 19, 2026

Warren Spector’s Thick As Thieves encapsulates the joys of the heist, but I’m not convinced it’ll steal my attention long-term

In Elway Manor, a master thief uses the Vistara Diamond to detect guards and navigates security measures while executing a heist. The game, Thick As Thieves, is set in an alternate early 1900s Scottish city, Kilcairn, where players aim to join the Thieves' Guild. It features two launch maps with dynamic security layouts and three difficulty levels. Stealth mechanics are crucial, with players utilizing various gadgets from the Black Market. The game has shifted to a cooperative format, allowing players to team up. After about ten hours of gameplay, some repetition may occur, but the experience remains polished with quick load times and smooth performance. The game is priced modestly, promising future content from OtherSide Entertainment.

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May 14, 2026

After all that drama, Subnautica 2 is good

Subnautica 2 is a combat-free survival game set in an expansive oceanic world where players gather resources, craft gear, and uncover the fate of settlers. The game features an AI supervisor that encourages players to embrace death, allowing for instant respawning. Players can absorb alien DNA to adapt to new biomes, and the game promotes exploration and self-discovery, although some mechanics could benefit from clearer explanations. Co-op gameplay has been introduced, allowing for collaborative base-building. The game is currently in early access and will remain so for up to three years, during which additional content will be added. Despite being unfinished, it has achieved significant sales.

AppWizard

May 3, 2026

Review: ‘Minecraft’ is still getting better with version 26.1

Minecraft was developed by Markus "Notch" Persson in May 2009 and led to the establishment of Mojang Studios a month later. The official version was released for Mac and PC in November 2011. By September 2014, it had sold 54 million copies and had 100 million registered users, prompting Microsoft's acquisition of Minecraft and Mojang Studios. Under Microsoft's ownership, the game has continued to grow, with the latest version, Minecraft 26.1, released in March, featuring new blocks, mechanics, mobs, and challenges.

AppWizard

April 23, 2026

Everything you need to know about the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake

The remake of Assassin's Creed Black Flag, titled Black Flag Resynced, is set to be released on July 9, 2026, for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, priced at in the U.S. and £50 in the U.K. The game will feature enhanced combat mechanics, reworked stealth gameplay, new story scenes, three new recruitable crew officers, modern-day segments related to the Animus, ten new sea shanties, upgrades for ship weaponry, and the option to adopt a pet cat or monkey. The core story and original map will remain unchanged, and the game will not follow the RPG format of recent titles. However, it will not include multiplayer modes or recreate the original game's downloadable content.

AppWizard

April 21, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Kiln, Aphelion, Final Fantasy V, and More

Chocobos, space, vampires, and sentient pottery are themes of upcoming games showcased at the ID@Xbox and IGN event. Several games will be available on day one through Game Pass, including: - Little Rocket Lab (April 21) - A cozy machine-building RPG where players help build a rocket. - Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato (April 21) - A narrative adventure about a quest for a potato in a magical realm. - Vampire Crawlers (April 21) - A turn-based, rogue-lite card-driven game based on Vampire Survivors. - Kiln (April 23) - A pottery-themed game that combines crafting and online battles. - Aphelion (April 28) - A third-person sci-fi adventure involving a crash landing and rescuing a partner. - Trepang2 (April 29) - A visceral FPS set in a dystopian future. - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era (April 30) - A prequel to the series featuring army raising and spell casting. - Sledding Game (April 30) - A multiplayer snow-sports experience with voice chat. - TerraTech Legion (April 30) - A game focused on constructing battle vehicles. - Final Fantasy V (May 5) - A classic RPG involving a rescue mission and adventure with a Chocobo. Several titles will leave the Game Pass library on April 30, including: - Citizen Sleeper - Creatures of Ava - Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 - Endless Legend 2 - Goat Simulator - Goat Simulator Remastered - Hunt Showdown 1896 - NHL 24 (EA Play) - Revenge of the Savage Planet Games with a 'Handheld' designation are optimized for handheld play.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

Subnautica 2 multiplayer explained – crossplay and four-player co-op

Subnautica 2 introduces multiplayer functionality, allowing players to explore underwater landscapes with up to three friends. The game maintains a design that ensures all single-player features are available in multiplayer without exclusive elements. Players can switch between single-player and multiplayer modes, converting existing saves or creating new ones. Friends can join a player's world but may be able to take resources. The game is fundamentally designed as a single-player experience, preserving moments of solitude. Subnautica 2 supports cross-play between Xbox and PC users, with a friends list system for connecting across platforms. Future expansions to other platforms are expected to maintain this cross-play capability. Players should check system requirements for compatibility.

AppWizard

April 7, 2026

Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 7, 2026)

Steam releases around a dozen new games daily. The following are details of some notable upcoming PC games: - Stiff Neck - Release Date: April 3 - Developer: 伤官制作组 Team Uranian - Description: A life simulation game where players control Kazio, a Polish man adjusting to life after losing his job at a coal mine, now working at a convenience store and facing financial challenges. - Wasteland Bites - Release Date: April 4 - Developer: CosmicDev - Description: A game where players operate a food truck in a post-apocalyptic world, cooking while defending against aliens and mutants. - It Has My Face - Release Date: April 4 - Developer: NightByte Games - Description: A roguelike game where players navigate a world filled with doppelgangers, aiming to eliminate their lookalike before being found out, featuring both solo and multiplayer modes. - Grime 2 - Release Date: April 1 - Developer: Clover Bite - Description: A sequel to a combat-focused platformer where players can mold defeated enemies into attacks, featuring a parry-centric combat system and challenging boss battles.

AppWizard

April 4, 2026

Battlefield 6’s transformative new creation tool makes Portal much more powerful: “no more compromises”

The upcoming Hunter/Prey update for Battlefield 6, set to launch on April 14, will introduce the Portal Gadget, enhancing the Portal creation tools by allowing players to trigger interactions with greater precision. This update marks the final phase of Season 2 and aims to resolve previous limitations in custom logic deployment. The Portal Gadget can be integrated into a player's inventory and will serve as a trigger for custom events linked to the logic script of the Portal Experience. Additionally, the update will refine the core multiplayer progression system, allowing players to earn Mastery XP through weapon and vehicle use, and address issues related to spotting and ping reliability in both battle royale and multiplayer modes. Battlefield Studios is also evaluating feedback from tests on battle royale solos to inform future adjustments.

AppWizard

March 26, 2026

Serious Sam is being turned into a run-based roguelite multiplayer shooter later this year, and seriously—this one might not suck

Devolver Digital announced Serious Sam: Shatterverse during the recent Xbox showcase, introducing a run-based multiplayer first-person shooter for up to five players, where each player takes on a different version of Sam in a multiverse affected by the villain, Mental. The game features expansive battlefields and a variety of weapons, maintaining the series' tradition of absurdity. Notably, John J. Dick returns as the voice of Sam. Serious Sam: Shatterverse is being developed by Behaviour Interactive, not Croteam, which is focused on Talos Principle. Croteam supports this collaboration, expressing excitement for a fresh take on the franchise. A release date is yet to be announced, but it is expected later this year, and gamers can wishlist it on Steam. The entire Serious Sam franchise is currently discounted during the Steam Spring Sale.

AppWizard

March 25, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons 2 coming to PC and consoles later this year

Mojang Studios has revealed a teaser trailer for Minecraft Dungeons 2, set to launch later this year on Steam PC, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. The original Minecraft Dungeons, released in 2020, is a hack-and-slash action game that integrates the Minecraft universe, featuring unique character progression without traditional class systems. It supports co-op multiplayer modes, including local and online play, and has received several DLC expansion packs post-launch. The original game is available on PC, PlayStation 4, Switch, and Xbox, and holds an E10+ rating.