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The best MMOs and MMORPGs 2025
AppWizard
October 7, 2025

The best MMOs and MMORPGs 2025

Gaming serves as a refuge, a means to connect with others, and a way to forge friendships, particularly through MMOs and MMORPGs. These genres offer expansive realms filled with adventure and the opportunity to interact with fellow gamers. 1. Old School Runescape: Features a skill cap of 99 for all abilities, has a vibrant community, and the recent Varlamore expansion has attracted record player counts. 2. World of Warcraft: Known for its continuous evolution and the latest expansion, "The War Within," which makes the game more accessible for players with limited time. 3. Final Fantasy 14: Transformed from a lackluster launch to a beloved MMORPG, praised for its epic tales and the recent "Dawntrail" expansion. 4. Destiny 2: Offers immersive gameplay and narrative, with the recent "Edge of Fate" expansion improving the onboarding experience for newcomers. 5. Guild Wars 2: Features a horizontal gear progression system and episodic updates, with the upcoming "Visions of Eternity" expansion promising new content. 6. Elder Scrolls Online: Allows players to explore Tamriel's landscapes and engage in combat, with ongoing expansions and content updates. 7. Albion Online: Combines crafting, farming, and PvP action, with the recent "Abyssal Depths" update enhancing PvP elements. 8. Dune Awakening: An MMO-survival hybrid set in an alternate timeline of Arrakis, with the recent "Lost Harvest" DLC adding new cosmetic options. 9. Black Desert Online: Known for stunning visuals and fluid combat, offering a diverse array of classes but can be daunting for newcomers. 10. Lost Ark: Players recover relics in a beautifully crafted world, with recent updates streamlining the onboarding process. 11. Star Wars The Old Republic: Set in the Star Wars universe, featuring various classes and regular updates to keep content fresh. 12. Lord of the Rings Online: Immerses players in Middle-earth with quests and expansions, despite aging graphics. 13. Eve Online: Renowned for its player-driven economy and intricate narratives, featuring massive space battles. 14. New World Aeternum: Blends sandbox survival with RPG mechanics, encouraging character development and exploration. 15. Palia: Focuses on gardening, decorating, and community-building, with recent updates expanding features. Upcoming titles include Chrono Odyssey, promising time-based combat, and Ashes of Creation, currently in playtesting.
The 7 Best Cozy Games For PC To Enjoy In 2025
AppWizard
September 9, 2025

The 7 Best Cozy Games For PC To Enjoy In 2025

Seven free-to-play PC games are recommended for cozy nights during the autumn and winter seasons: 1. Raid: Shadow Legends - Year Released: 2018 - Awards: Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards (Best RPG Finalist) - Reviews/Rating: 4.5/5 average rating - Key Features: Turn-based strategy, beautiful fantasy artwork, over 500 champions - Fun Fact: Many players use it for evening relaxation due to its strategic yet stress-free gameplay. 2. Sky: Children of the Light - Year Released: 2019 - Awards: Apple Design Awards - Reviews/Rating: 4.6/5 average rating - Key Features: Free-to-play exploration, social gameplay, relaxing flight mechanics - Fun Fact: Designed to evoke warmth and connection, making it popular in colder months. 3. Palia - Year Released: 2023 - Awards: Recognized as a relaxing MMO - Reviews/Rating: 4.3/5 average rating - Key Features: Life simulation, community-focused, beautiful art style - Fun Fact: Created as an “anti-stress” MMO focusing on relaxation and community. 4. Fishing Planet - Year Released: 2015 - Awards: Recognized for realism in fishing simulation - Reviews/Rating: 4.2/5 average rating - Key Features: Realistic fishing simulation, serene environments, meditative gameplay - Fun Fact: Used by players as a form of digital meditation. 5. Virtual Cottage - Year Released: 2021 - Awards: Community favorite for cozy productivity - Reviews/Rating: 4.5/5 average rating - Key Features: Ambient environment, productivity tools, soothing sounds - Fun Fact: Popular during cold months for creating a cozy atmosphere for work and relaxation. 6. Sudoku - Year Released: Early 2000s (digital versions) - Awards: Recognized as a relaxing puzzle format - Reviews/Rating: 4.4/5 average rating - Key Features: Classic gameplay, no time pressure, beautiful themed versions - Fun Fact: Commonly used as a bedtime routine game for gentle mental engagement. 7. What Never Was - Year Released: 2020 - Awards: Community recognition for storytelling - Reviews/Rating: 4.3/5 average rating - Key Features: Short adventure, hand-drawn art style, gentle puzzles - Fun Fact: Designed to evoke nostalgia and warmth, popular in colder months.
Tales of the Shire embraces a 'clutter-core experience' with grid-free decorating for your Hobbit house
AppWizard
May 4, 2025

Tales of the Shire embraces a ‘clutter-core experience’ with grid-free decorating for your Hobbit house

Tales of the Shire is a life simulation game set to release on July 29, transporting players to the village of Bywater, inspired by Hobbiton. Players can engage in activities such as gardening, fishing, cooking, crafting, and home decorating. The game features a grid-free decorating system, allowing players to arrange items freely, creating personalized spaces that reflect individual tastes. This method is designed to evoke the whimsical interiors seen in the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films. Additionally, dynamic camera angles will enhance the decorating experience by providing a top-down view for easier navigation. The game will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch, and is currently open for wishlisting on Steam.
'Palia' Is the Game That Finally Convinced My Wife to Start PC Gaming
AppWizard
November 5, 2024

‘Palia’ Is the Game That Finally Convinced My Wife to Start PC Gaming

The author convinced his wife to try the game Palia, which she enjoys despite its performance issues on the Nintendo Switch. They experienced long loading times and frustration, leading them to set the game aside. In November, the author reinstalled Palia on the Switch and downloaded it on his Ayaneo portable PC, enhancing their gaming experience. He set up a second desk for her Steam account, allowing for shared gaming experiences. The transition from the Switch to PC improved the game's visuals and performance, making their exploration of Palia more enjoyable.
Somehow the worst part of crafting games is the crafting
AppWizard
July 31, 2024

Somehow the worst part of crafting games is the crafting

Survival crafting games have been popular in the PC gaming landscape for over a decade, particularly since the rise of Minecraft. Many games, including Valheim and Palworld, have adopted elements from Minecraft, such as procedurally generated worlds and inventory loss upon death, but often struggle with crafting mechanics that feel uninspired and repetitive. The crafting process typically involves interacting with a crafting bench, selecting products, adjusting quantities, and waiting to collect items, which can feel like a chore. Some games outside the survival genre, like Potion Craft and Kynseed, have created more engaging crafting experiences, highlighting a desire for developers to make crafting more rewarding and exciting in future titles.
We tested over a dozen laptops to see how Snapdragon compares to Intel, AMD, and Apple’s chips
Winsage
July 6, 2024

We tested over a dozen laptops to see how Snapdragon compares to Intel, AMD, and Apple’s chips

Microsoft has been working on making Windows on Arm a viable platform for 12 years. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips are turning Windows on Arm into a competitive platform, with good performance in single-core and multicore benchmarks. The Snapdragon chips fall behind in GPU performance compared to Apple's M3 chip. The Snapdragon laptops offer longer battery life compared to Intel and AMD-based laptops. The Snapdragon Copilot Plus PCs are priced competitively and offer better performance and battery life for less money. Qualcomm's lead in Windows on Arm may be challenged by upcoming processors from Intel and AMD.
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