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AppWizard

December 2, 2025

League of Legends is giving every role a transformative rework as part of the best slate of changes I’ve seen in years

League of Legends will introduce a battle pass system and dynamic seasonal Rifts in 2026, with a focus on enhancing balance, game duration, and introducing new formidable monsters. The season will feature a Demacia theme, with champions receiving new skins and Morgana getting a cosmetic upgrade. Role rebalancing will include Role Quests for top laners and ADCs, with improvements such as a longer-cooldown Teleport spell for top laners and increased gold acquisition for ADCs. Mid lane players will receive new tier three boots, while junglers will have enhanced movement speed and rewards. Supports will gain a dedicated control ward spot and improved gold generation. Atakhan, the Bringer of Ruin, will be retired, replaced by the new mechanic Crystalline Overgrowth. Game time will accelerate with minions spawning sooner, and Ranked play will see reinstated Solo/Duo queues and adjusted MMR calculations. Eleven new items will be introduced, including Hextech Gunblade and Stormrazor. The season launches on January 7, with changes appearing on the PBE on December 3.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

Already my favorite RTS this year, Tempest Rising is going full Command and Conquer by adding superweapons

The upcoming update for Tempest Rising will introduce two new superweapons: the Drone Strike Station for the Global Defense Force (GDF) and the Excavator Platform for the Tempest Dynasty. The Drone Strike Station allows players to call in orbital strikes and deploy nine tungsten Drone Turrets, while the Excavator Platform can create shockwaves, transport units underground, and restore health to infantry. These additions aim to enhance gameplay strategies for both factions.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

Mod fixes 17-year-old lip-sync bug in Fallout 3 and New Vegas

Nexus Mods is hosting a modding marathon for Fallout, coinciding with the release of the second season of its TV adaptation. Fans are revisiting Fallout: New Vegas to explore new mods, including the Lip Motion Fix, created by modder Asterra, which addresses broken lip sync animations. Other notable mods enhance gameplay with unique upgradable outfits and expanded companion options. The Lip Motion Fix requires an executable for compatibility with other mods. Popular mods among players include Convenient Fast Travel Markers, Just Vanilla Sprint, MTUI, and Unlimited Followers Everywhere, along with Radio Free Wasteland for added audio.

BetaBeacon

November 20, 2025

Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked is the perfect evolution of one of my favorite strategy games of all time, and now this expansive sequel redefines what I thought was possible

- Demeo x D&D: Battlemarked is a VR game that combines the turn-based strategy card battler Demeo with the universe of Dungeons & Dragons. - The game is available on Meta Quest, Steam, and PlayStation platforms in VR and non-VR versions, allowing cross-platform play. - Players can use a co-location feature to play the game together in the same room, creating a virtual board game experience. - The game features stat-based random encounters, environmental hazards, enemies, and dialog choices that players can vote on. - Demeo x D&D has two full campaigns, three "one-shot" campaigns, and maintains the Demeo style of combat and movement while incorporating elements of D&D. - The game has received praise for its visuals, dialogue, voice acting, and gameplay, making it a favorite VR game of the year.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

Black Ops 7 is packed with an obscene amount of content, but Treyarch promises it didn’t just “add as much s**t as possible”

Black Ops 7 features a co-op campaign, a replayable PvE extraction mode called Endgame, and a Zombies map named Ashes of the Damned, available in multiple modes. It includes a Zombies Survival mode and Dead Ops Arcade. The multiplayer component offers 18 maps, including remastered ones, and 11 core modes, with new additions Overload and Skirmish. Players can engage in Face Off variants, ten Prestiges, and a thousand Prestige Master Levels. The game promises future updates with Ranked Play, new weapons, maps, modes, operators, events, and battle passes. Developers expressed surprise at the project's scale, emphasizing a commitment to quality and innovation in content creation. Black Ops 7 is currently available.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Barring a new Baldur’s Gate, my most anticipated D&D game just narrowed down its launch window, so get planning your class

Solasta 2 is set to enter early access in the first quarter of 2026, specifically between January 1 and March 31. The game will feature over ten hours of gameplay, a maximum level cap of four, and will allow players to create a full party using the character creator. On launch day, six classes (Wizard, Sorcerer, Paladin, Fighter, Rogue, and Cleric) and four ancestries (Human, Elf, Dwarf, and Halfling) will be available, with multiclassing options. Tactical Adventures plans to expand the class roster to include all classic tabletop classes by the full 1.0 launch. Co-op multiplayer functionality will also be introduced during early access. The game will retain the 'ready action' mechanic from the original Solasta, and a supporter pack with optional cosmetic items will be available at launch. A free demo is accessible for players to experience the game ahead of its release.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

REPO’s monster update has arrived, and it is so much scarier than I thought it would be all because of one beast

REPO's recent update has introduced ten new monsters, enhancing the horror experience of the game. Among the new creatures are the Tick, a chunky beige bug, and Elsa the dog, both of which are less threatening. The Birthday Boy is a character that places balloons and becomes dangerous if players pop them. The Loom is a towering figure with a twisted grey face that stalks players and inflicts significant damage. She relentlessly pursues her target, maintaining focus even if other players intervene, creating a heightened sense of tension in the game.

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.

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

Minecraft has announced a handful of new mobs coming in the Mounts of Mayhem drop, and horses will finally be able to swim (which is huge)

The Mounts of Mayhem update in Minecraft allows all mounts to swim across water. It introduces three new mobs: a new mount and two variants that spawn primarily in the desert biome. The new mobs include the parched, a skeleton variant that is active during the day and wields a bow, and the spear-wielding husk, a zombie variant that is also resistant to sunlight. Additionally, there is a camel husk that can carry two riders. Players may encounter these mobs together, increasing the challenge in the desert.

AppWizard

October 28, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.23/1.033 Released for Bedrock 1.21.120

Mojang has released the Minecraft Bedrock version 1.21.120 update on October 28, which is recognized as patch 3.23/1.033. The update includes new features and numerous bug fixes. Key updates include: - Tadpoles now spawn beneath Frogspawn blocks. - Fixed issues with block destruction in Adventure Mode and various Copper block textures. - New sound effects and vibrations for interacting with Shelves. - Corrections to commands like /locate biome and Damage command. - Resolved gameplay issues related to Sign blocks, teleportation, and Shield mechanics. - Improvements in graphical enhancements, including ambient occlusion and water surface reflections. - New items available in Creative Mode and adjustments to mob behaviors, including drops from Chicken Jockeys and Copper Golems. - Changes to PlayStation 4 download storage and various sound effects. - Stability improvements and user interface updates, including cursor placement and gamma adjustment. - World generation fixes to prevent structures from building atop features at chunk borders.