Norse mythology Archives

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December 19, 2025

You Can Download a Top-Rated PC Game For Free

The Epic Games Store is offering a selection of premium games for free throughout December, requiring a free account to access. Each day features a new title, with previous offers expiring. Today's free game is "Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel," a roguelike horde-survivor game based on Norse mythology, typically priced at around , available for free until December 19th. It has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars. The Epic Games Store is also running an Advent Calendar promotion, providing a free premium game each day leading up to Christmas and New Year’s, with the total value of the free games expected to exceed ,000. Previous offerings include "Hogwarts Legacy" on December 11th.

AppWizard

November 16, 2025

New release roundup: Timelie, Minecraft Blast, Temple Run 3, and more

Mojang Studios and King are releasing Minecraft Blast, a mobile puzzle game set in the Minecraft universe featuring iconic creatures and customizable worlds. Urnique Studio has developed Timelie, a stealth puzzle game that allows players to manipulate time while controlling a girl or a cat with unique abilities. Kemco's Hero Seekers is a pixel-art adventure where players summon legendary warriors for turn-based battles. Imangi Studios has soft-launched Temple Run 3 in regions like Indonesia and the Philippines, maintaining the classic endless running gameplay. Wemade's Legend of Ymir combines Norse mythology with blockchain mechanics, allowing players to engage in auto battles and real-time combat. The Nintendo Store app offers features for tracking and reviewing playtime for games on the Switch and Switch 2.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Diablo creator’s new extraction RPG has major Elden Ring vibes, and a beta’s about to start

Mistfall Hunter is a new game that blends extraction mechanics with Norse mythology, set to enter its next closed beta on September 16. David Brevik, president of Skystone Games, discussed the game's unique approach compared to traditional extraction RPGs, emphasizing its dynamic gameplay reminiscent of soulslike games. The beta will feature solo and trio modes with two difficulty tiers: normal and chaos. Players must request access via Steam before September 15 to participate, with previous testers granted automatic access. Skystone Games is positioning itself as both an indie publisher and a growing entity in the live-service gaming space.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Northgard, Meadowfell, Wilderless, more

A new wave of deals has emerged on the Google Play store, featuring significant discounts in the Samsung March Madness sale on devices like the Jetblack Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Book 5 Pro. Hardware deals include the 8Bitdo Ultimate Mobile Gaming Controller for Android, Google Nest Security Cams, and a 256GB Pixel Tablet. App offerings include Northgard, Meadowfell, Wilderless, and Endling.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Botanicula, Samorost 3, Residual, more

The Samsung March Madness sale features the Galaxy S25 Ultra with a 0 discount and the Galaxy Watch Ultra at 50% off. The Google Play Store offers app deals including Botanicula, Samorost 3, Residual, Niffelheim, and Door Kickers: Action Squad. Additionally, the price of Samsung’s Galaxy Book 5 Pro 360 2-in-1 AMOLED laptop has dropped to an all-time low.

BetaBeacon

March 11, 2025

Odin: Valhalla Rising is launching this year as Kakao Games brings their hit MMORPG global

Odin: Valhalla Rising, an MMORPG based on Norse mythology, is going global this year with pre-registration starting on April 3rd. It has already been a big hit in Asia with 17 million downloads. The game features four realms and four classes, promising next-gen quality graphics and gameplay.

AppWizard

December 16, 2024

Android app price drops and freebies: Dawncaster, Northgard, Planet Craft, more

Google's Pixel Tablet is available at a discounted price when bundled with the Charging Speaker Dock. Sony's XM5 ANC earbuds are marked down, known for their noise-canceling capabilities and sound quality. Bose's Diamond 60th Anniversary QuietComfort Ultra Bluetooth Headphones are also seeing a price reduction, recognized for comfort and audio performance. Notable app deals include: - Dawncaster: Deckbuilding RPG - Northgard: a real-time strategy game - Planet Craft: a creative sandbox game - Water Tracker: Hydro Coach PRO, an app for monitoring hydration levels.

BetaBeacon

November 5, 2024

Kakao Games is producing a new mobile MMORPG, published by Lionheart Studio

Kakao Games is working on a new cross-platform mobile and PC MMORPG called "Project Q" inspired by Norse mythology. It will have crossplay from the start and will be revealed at the G-Star event in Korea.

BetaBeacon

October 18, 2024

Valhalla welcomes Hafthor Björnsson, “The Mountain” from Game of Thrones, as its official ambassador

Hafthor Björnsson has been announced as the official ambassador for the blockchain-based MMORPG Valhalla. He will collaborate with the developer Floki and play an integral role in guiding players, appearing in game events, creating content, and sharing exclusive updates.

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

God of War Ragnarök’s PC release is here with a sweet launch deal, so why not play the game that almost stole Elden Ring’s GOTY crown?

God of War Ragnarök has been released on PC, achieving a "Universal Acclaim" score of 94/100 on Metacritic and selling 15 million units as of November 2023. The game is currently available at a discounted price of .89 at CDKeys, down from .99, with the Deluxe Edition reduced to .19 from .99. It follows Kratos and Atreus three years after the original game, exploring the Nine Realms and featuring enhanced storytelling and gameplay mechanics. The PC version was developed by Jetpack Interactive, and early reviews indicate good performance with adequate hardware.