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March 30, 2025

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Coming to Mobile Devices on April 14

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to debut on Android and iOS devices on April 14. Players take on the role of Sargon, a warrior on a mission to rescue Prince Ghassan. The game features fast-paced combat, parkour moves, and puzzles, with time-manipulating abilities. Developed by Ubisoft Da Nang, the game runs at 60 frames per second and offers touch screen or external controller options. The mobile version includes features like auto-potion, auto-parry, and slow time options, as well as accessibility features that won an award. Pre-registration is now open on the iOS App Store and Google Play Store.

AppWizard

March 30, 2025

Obsidian snuck goodies and secrets around every corner to make exploring Avowed feel worthwhile: ‘If you have a lot of dead ends that lead nowhere, you learn the lesson as a player: This game doesn’t have much to offer me’

The game Avowed rewards players for exploration by embedding hidden treasures throughout its environments, including vendor items and upgrade materials. It features a parkour system that encourages players to explore vertically-oriented levels without restrictions, leading to unexpected discoveries. Notable secrets include a concealed sewer beneath the starting docks with challenging enemies and a unique item, as well as a chest in Shatterscarp that has a creative loot interaction. The game is designed to ensure that exploration leads to meaningful discoveries, countering the negative impact of dead ends. The team aims to provide worthwhile rewards for side paths and explorations, fostering curiosity among players. Avowed is considered a strong contender for game of the year, and there are hints of potential DLC and a future release of The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News – The Times of India

Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Warframe, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 are five free-to-play games available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 1. Fortnite: - Publisher: Epic Games - Features: Fast-paced gunfights, building mechanics, collaborations with pop culture icons, no-build mode, accessible battle royale and creative modes. 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2: - Publisher: Activision - Features: Immersive battle royale experience, expansive open-world environments, tactical squad play, vehicle combat, extensive maps, diverse weapons, Gulag 2.0, crossplay capabilities. 3. Warframe: - Publisher: Digital Extremes - Features: Sci-fi gameplay, parkour mechanics, melee combat, over 50 unique Warframes, engaging PvE gameplay, abundant loot. 4. Apex Legends: - Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA) - Features: Battle royale and hero shooter elements, unique Legends with special abilities, fast-paced matches, fluid movement mechanics. 5. Destiny 2: - Publisher: Bungie - Features: Shooter and MMORPG elements, role of a Guardian, stunning visuals, solo quests, team raids, competitive PvP battles, deep storyline, variety of gameplay modes.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

Minecraft Just Dropped a New Free A Minecraft Movie DLC

The Aotearoa New Zealand DLC for Minecraft is set to launch on March 18th and will be available for free across multiple platforms, including Xbox, PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices. The DLC features six real-life locations from New Zealand: 1. Waitomo Caves (Waikato) - A parkour adventure through a cave network with digital glowworms. 2. Te Puia, Rotorua (Bay of Plenty) - A fast-paced challenge to capture photos of geothermal features. 3. Kapiti Island (Wellington) - A birding challenge to photograph different bird species. 4. Abel Tasman (Nelson/Tasman) - Exploration of a coastal region aboard a waka taua boat with rhythm games. 5. Tekapo (Mackenzie) - An outdoor activity hub where players traverse the landscape on 4-wheelers. 6. Patea Doubtful Sound (Fiordland) - Navigation on a skipper boat while avoiding obstacles and observing wildlife. The DLC allows players to experience New Zealand's landscapes virtually.

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

We asked two parkour athletes to rate the realism of Assassin’s Creed’s acrobatics, and a surprising ‘crime against parkour’ might actually be one of the most realistic things they saw

Parkour athletes Toby Segar and Benj Cave from the UK-based team Storror analyzed the parkour mechanics in the Assassin's Creed video game series in a recent episode of Reality Check. They noted that while the game portrays thrilling parkour techniques, it often exaggerates realism. Segar mentioned that the game's "leaps of faith" could theoretically be executed from heights of up to eight stories with perfect precision, but in reality, such jumps could be dangerous. Cave pointed out the unrealistic endurance and flawless execution of characters in the game, contrasting it with the meticulous planning required in real parkour. The Storror team is also developing their own parkour simulation game, set to enter early access on Steam by the end of March.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

4 Minecraft armor tiers that should be in the game

Minecraft players constantly seek better tools and armor, with the community open to new innovations beyond the existing Diamond and Netherite sets. Four proposed armor sets include: 1. Bone Armor: Crafted from bones and leather, it enhances mobility and attack capabilities rather than protection, allowing for quicker strikes and increased speed. 2. Prismarine Armor: Made from prismarine shards and turtle scutes, it promotes underwater exploration, offering enhanced swimming speed and mining capabilities, while utilizing a Turtle Shell for breathing underwater. 3. Enderite Armor: A powerful armor set crafted from a rare ore found in the End dimension, requiring a unique crafting process. It could grant abilities like teleportation after a fall and would be essential if the End receives new content. 4. Slime Armor: This whimsical armor allows players to bounce back from falls, negating fall damage, and could feature a sticky mechanic that reduces mobility while protecting against knockback. It aims to introduce fun gameplay mechanics.

AppWizard

December 23, 2024

STALKER 2 Update 1.1.3 Released, Is 7.4GB, Full Patch Notes

GSC GameWorld has released Patch 1.1.3 for the PC version of STALKER 2, approximately 7.4GB in size, primarily serving as a hotfix. The patch introduces a temporary workaround to prevent crashes during shader compilation by allowing players to skip the shaders warm-up phase. It also resolves several ACCESS VIOLATION ERROR crashes and fixes an issue where controls could be lost after shooting, reloading, and examining artifacts. Additionally, it addresses the inability to save invert axis options after restarting the game. User save files can now be backed up at “C:Users%username%AppDataLocalStalker2SavedBackup.” The update is compatible with various mods that enhance gameplay mechanics. Steam will automatically download this update when users launch the client.

AppWizard

December 10, 2024

Minecraft Eerie Mojang Office Party event guide: All sticker challenges, how to get rewards, and end date

Players can participate in the Eerie Mojang Office Party event in Minecraft, which features daily challenges, collectible stickers, and mini-games. To access the event in the Bedrock version, players must find a dedicated button on the home screen and ensure they have the latest game patch. The event takes place in the Pale Garden biome, and players must engage with an NPC named Nils to enter. Upon logging in, players receive a sticker book linked to specific challenges. Completing these challenges rewards players with an exclusive event-themed cape. The challenges include tasks such as shooting targets on a rollercoaster, rescuing Steve from transport tubes, and completing parkour challenges in various departments. Daily Challenges are displayed on a trophy board, with the first challenge requiring players to visit all four Office Departments. Rewards for completing Daily Challenges include a Mojang Office Cap, an Exclusive Shirt, and an Exclusive Cape. The Eerie Mojang Office Party event concludes on December 20 at 3 p.m. PT/5 p.m. CT/6 p.m. ET, and players will retain access to collected Character Creator items after the event ends.

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November 29, 2024

Jumping Jazz Cats launches January 30, 2025

Multiplayer party game Jumping Jazz Cats will debut on PC via Steam on January 30, 2025. The game, developed by Le Catnip Collective and published by Team17, is an online platformer set in a cartoon mansion where players race, play, and socialize as cats. Key features include parkour mechanics, team-based mini-games, and customization options for playable cats. The game supports two to nine players online and four local players via split-screen, features six unique levels and mini-games inspired by cat GIFs, and includes ten original jazz tracks that influence gameplay. A trailer showcasing the game has been released.

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November 22, 2024

Gacha games are bigger than ever before—here are the best you can play right now

Gacha games have transitioned from mobile platforms to PC, enhancing gameplay complexity. Genshin Impact, released in 2020 by Hoyoverse, features an expansive open world and unique character combat systems, with the latest update introducing the Natlan region. Wuthering Waves, set to release in 2024 by Kuro Games, captures Genshin Impact's essence with engaging combat and parkour mechanics, though its narrative may be convoluted. Honkai: Star Rail, released in 2023 by Hoyoverse, offers turn-based combat and an auto-battle option, appealing to players seeking a lighter experience compared to Genshin. Reverse: 1999, released in 2023 by Bluepoch Games, features a painterly art style and time travel mechanics, allowing players to pull for a dog named Pickles. Nikke: Goddess of Victory, released in 2023 by Shift Up, is a rail shooter with a strong narrative and generous player rewards, though it includes fanservice elements. Honkai Impact 3rd, released in 2019 by Hoyoverse, offers hack-and-slash gameplay and received a significant expansion in 2024. Upcoming gacha games include Infinity Nikki, set for release on December 5, 2024, which will feature open-world exploration and outfit customization, and Arknights: Endfield, scheduled for mid-2025, which will introduce an open-world RPG format with base-building elements.