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AppWizard

August 23, 2025

We just got a free expansion pack out of nowhere for one of the most underrated FPSes on Steam⁠, and it adds a second open world to the one we already had

Echo Point Nova has released an expansion pack called Under the Clouds, which introduces a new map accessible from the main menu, featuring diverse environments such as forests, mountains, rivers, and caves. The update includes a dynamic day/night cycle and new hoverboard mechanics that allow players to explore underwater and ride waves.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

One of 2025’s Biggest Steam Games Now Steam Deck Verified

Dune: Awakening, a survival MMO developed by Funcom, received Steam Deck Verified status two months after its release on June 10, 2025. The game initially attracted 189,333 concurrent users and currently has a fluctuating player base between 20,000 and 47,000. It ranks among the most-played games on Steam this year and is 87th on the all-time concurrent players chart. The game has a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam, with 74% of 37,547 user reviews favorable, though recent feedback has shifted to a “Mixed” rating with only 53% approval due to player impatience regarding new content. Funcom has implemented updates since launch and provided a roadmap for future developments.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

CHARTS: PUBG back at No.1 on Steam

PUBG: Battlegrounds has reclaimed the top position as the highest-grossing game on Steam, rising 13 spots. Counter-Strike 2 has slipped to second place. Peak has climbed to No. 3. Valve's Steam Deck is at No. 4, while Battlefield 6 has dropped to No. 5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition debuted at No. 6. Cyberpunk 2077 fell to No. 7. Marvel Rivals dropped to No. 8, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose to No. 9. Rust is at No. 10. The rankings are for the week ending August 19th.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Dawn of War: Definitive Edition may be a sparing remaster, but it’s still the best way to revisit one of the greatest RTS series ever created

In 2005, a young gamer discovered Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War through a demo disc from PC Gamer, which sparked a lifelong passion for the Warhammer universe. The remastered Dawn of War: Definitive Edition was showcased at the Warhammer Skulls event, featuring enhanced visuals and modern updates, including a refined user interface and improved pathfinding for vehicles. Players who own the Anniversary Edition can upgrade to the Definitive Edition at a 30% discount. The game is recommended for newcomers and those returning after years, with a new mod manager supporting existing mods. The campaigns are noted for their engaging narratives and strong storytelling, contributing to the game's lasting appeal and fostering a vibrant modding community.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

Id Software kicks off QuakeCon with a surprise release of Heretic + Hexen, an ‘enhanced’ bundle with cross-platform multiplayer, mod support, and more

id Software and Nightdive Studios released the Heretic + Hexen bundle, which includes the original games Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders, Hexen: Beyond Heretic, and Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, along with two new episodes: Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur. The bundle features a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps, performance improvements, an enhanced soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult, local and online multiplayer options, and built-in mod support. It is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for £13.49 / €15 on Steam and GOG. Players who own the original games can upgrade for free. GOG announced a temporary two-hour unavailability for purchase prior to the launch.

AppWizard

August 7, 2025

I cannot believe one of the best indie games of all time just got new DLC 17 years later

The indie game studio The Behemoth announced new downloadable content (DLC) for Castle Crashers, originally released in August 2008. The Painter Boss Paradise DLC, launched in June 2024, includes access to the Steam Workshop with approximately 8,000 new files uploaded in the last 24 hours. Trending character mods include ISAAC CLARKE from Dead Space, DOOM FELLA, and a Bottle of Ranch.

BetaBeacon

August 2, 2025

The Best Roguelikes on Android and iOS: great rogues and roguelites on mobile and tablet

The text provides a guide to Android and iOS roguelikes and roguelites, highlighting various games that are worth playing on mobile devices.

AppWizard

August 1, 2025

Free adult NSFW content returns to itch.io, as one of the platform’s major payment processors expresses hope to ‘support adult content in the future’

Leaf Corcoran, the founder of Itch.io, announced a re-indexing of free adult content on the platform and the introduction of a new content warning system. This decision follows a comprehensive de-indexing of adult content due to pressure from an anti-pornography lobby group targeting credit card processors. Itch.io is seeking alternative payment processors that can handle adult material, as its primary partner, Stripe, currently cannot support sexually explicit content due to restrictions from its banking partners. Stripe has expressed a hopeful outlook for the future but cannot accommodate content "designed for sexual gratification." The situation arose after the Australian lobby group Collective Shout called for major payment processors to stop processing payments for platforms hosting adult content.

AppWizard

July 28, 2025

Grounded 2 launch times and release date

The early access release of Grounded 2 coincides with the 1.0 update for Abiotic Factor and the decorating experience in Tales of the Shire. Grounded 2 was unveiled during the Xbox Game Showcase in June. The launch times for Grounded 2 are as follows: Eastern Time (ET) at 12:00 PM, Central Time (CT) at 11:00 AM, Mountain Time (MT) at 10:00 AM, Pacific Time (PT) at 9:00 AM, and GMT at 4:00 PM. The full version of Grounded 2 does not have a specific launch date, but the previous game spent over two years in early access. Developer Obsidian Entertainment plans to release new content every four to five months, with updates expected to be longer and more substantial than those in the original game.

AppWizard

July 27, 2025

Team Fortress 2 gets a boost on Steam charts with summer update, including a slew of community creations

Team Fortress 2 recently rose into the top 10 of Steam's top sellers chart following a July 24 update that introduced community-generated content. The update included 10 new maps, 23 new items, 4 new taunts, and 14 new Unusual effects. Valve also made general fixes and balancing updates. A second major update is expected around Halloween, with community submissions invited for an August 27 release. A July 26 update reverted a change to the Texan Trickshot taunt, which is now available for purchase. The summer event, running through September 15, allows players to earn special Summer 2025 Unusual effects.