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AppWizard

February 23, 2025

This week’s hot PC gaming Steam deals Feb. 16-22

Steam is currently offering a variety of deals on PC games, including a sale on SEGA's Sonic franchise with discounts of up to 75% on titles such as Sonic Mania, Team Sonic Racing, and Sonic Frontiers. The Sonic sale ends on February 27, 2025. Additional indie games on sale include Tape to Tape, Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition, and Untitled Goose Game, with discounts ranging from 10% to 85%. Other notable games available at discounted prices include Noita, Hitman: World of Assassination, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with discounts up to 85%.

BetaBeacon

February 16, 2025

Top 15 best adventure games for Android phones and tablets

- Duck Detective: The Secret Salami is a point and click style adventure game where you play as a detective duck trying to solve the mystery of the secret salami.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Ten PC games I could have played, in full, during the time I spent failing to connect to Elden Ring: Nightreign on PS5

On Valentine’s Day, an attempt to engage with the network test for Elden Ring: Nightreign resulted in a three-hour experience with server issues on PS5. The test may have provided data for FromSoftware ahead of the game's May release. Alternative games suggested for exploration during the wait include: - Jazzpunk: A comedic game resembling a 60s spy thriller. - Mouthwashing: A compact horror game set in a stranded spaceship. - Thirty Flights of Loving: A brief narrative about a heist gone wrong. - Bernband: A low-resolution walking simulator in an alien city. - The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe: A follow-up mini-adventure with witty commentary. - Exo One: A visually stunning game focused on momentum-based traversal. - Stray: A feline-themed game with fluid platforming and intricate design. - Scanner Sombre: A techno-horror experience using a LiDAR scanner in darkness. - Minit: An adventure game where players solve puzzles within a minute-long lifespan. - Portal: An iconic puzzle-platformer known for its innovative mechanics.

BetaBeacon

February 15, 2025

15 best local multiplayer games for Android

Robotek is a fighting game where players square off against each other, taking turns hitting each other until one goes down. The local multiplayer aspect allows for a good time, where strategy matters more than anything.

AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: PARANORMASIGHT, Suzy Cube, Dragon Castle, more

Discounts on Android games and applications are available, with significant price reductions on the Pixel handset lineup, including up to 0 off the latest series 9 models. The unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a 0 discount. Lenovo's Snapdragon X Elite Copilot+ PC is also discounted by 0. Featured app deals include PARANORMASIGHT, Suzy Cube, Dragon Castle, and freebie icon packs.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

15 indie PC games that will make you forget about AAA titles

- Hades is a roguelike dungeon crawler from Supergiant Games that combines action and storytelling. - Stardew Valley is a farming simulation game featuring pixel art and a soothing soundtrack, allowing players to manage a farm and build relationships. - Neon White is a fast-paced game that mixes first-person shooting and platforming, utilizing cards for moves and featuring vibrant art. - The Long Dark is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic wilderness, focusing on resource management and strategic decision-making. - Sifu is a martial arts game with an aging mechanic that adds strategy to skill development and combat. - Slay the Spire combines deck-building with roguelike elements, offering easy-to-learn mechanics and challenging gameplay. - Undertale is an RPG known for its unique storytelling and player interaction, featuring quirky characters and memorable dialogue. - Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania game with hand-drawn art, intricate world design, and challenging gameplay that rewards exploration. - Celeste is a platformer that addresses mental health themes while providing challenging gameplay and beautiful pixel art. - Tunic is an adventure game inspired by classic titles, encouraging exploration in a mysterious world filled with secrets. - 1000xResist features a thought-provoking narrative, though its gameplay may not be as polished as others. - Balatro is a humor-infused strategy game developed by a solo creator, known for its addictive gameplay. - Pacific Drive is a driving adventure game set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone, combining exploration with survival elements. - Cocoon is a puzzle game with innovative design and intuitive gameplay, set in beautifully crafted worlds. - Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and psychological tension, redefining the genre.

AppWizard

February 9, 2025

6 free PC games that don’t require a gaming PC to play

A high-performance gaming PC is not necessary to enjoy video games, as many titles are available that require minimal system specifications. Budget-friendly options include: 1. Brawlhalla - A free-to-play platform fighter that runs on virtually any computer. 2. Celeste Classic/Celeste 64 - Free versions of a popular platformer available on itch.io and for download. 3. Fall Guys - A colorful game accessible on older computers with simple controls. 4. Fallout Shelter - A free management game set in a post-apocalyptic world. 5. RuneScape/Old School RuneScape - An MMORPG that runs on most computers, offering extensive gameplay. 6. Gwent: The Witcher Card Game - A free standalone card game that originated from The Witcher 3. These games demonstrate that engaging gaming experiences can be enjoyed without high-end hardware.

BetaBeacon

February 3, 2025

Top 10 mobile games like Dark Souls

Animus - Stand Alone is an RPG and action game being developed by TENBIRDS. The game is set in a dark and spooky world where the player's goal is to escape dangerous locations by defeating groups of enemies and bosses. The game features highly detailed 3D models, monsters, and cool effects. The character in the game has the ability to heal, block hits, move sharply, and combine two types of attacks.

AppWizard

December 28, 2024

Here are DSOGaming’s Games of the Year 2024

The gaming community is anticipating the Game of the Year (GOTY) list as 2024 approaches. Contributors from DSOGaming have shared their top picks: - pirovashMX chose Penny’s Big Breakaway, a platformer inspired by Sega’s 90s classics, featuring fluid movement and a new whip mechanic. - Spencer selected Virtua Fighter 5 REVO, an Open Beta version of a classic fighting game from 2006, praised for its combat mechanics and graphics, with an official release scheduled for January. - Nick McCaskey highlighted Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, a JRPG that encouraged multiple playthroughs, alongside a mention of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. - John Papadopoulos picked Silent Hill 2 Remake, commending its atmosphere, narrative, visuals, and satisfying conclusion, despite minor traversal issues.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

Steam quietly drops 12 free games you can download and keep forever

Twelve free titles are available on Steam, including: 1. Ruins to Fortress - A post-apocalyptic survival adventure focused on crafting, building, and combat. 2. Night Project - A detective narrative with horror elements where players uncover clues to solve a mystery. 3. Dynasty Legends 2 - An action RPG for competitive gameplay against other players. 4. Poker Train - A game where poker skills influence the journey of a train. 5. The Permanent Residence: Souls Kept - A short horror adventure with a chilling atmosphere. 6. Sidereal - A quest where players cleanse darkness as a tall man in a hat. 7. Fruity Friendz Adventurez - A whimsical adventure to help Peter Pear escape with fruit friends. 8. Super Ricko’s Islands - A platformer featuring fun and exploration in vibrant locations. 9. Gripshot - A fast-paced shooter requiring quick reflexes. 10. Through - A hack-and-slash adventure reminiscent of classic arcade gaming. 11. Dungeon Crusher: Souls Hunters - An idle RPG with engaging stories and missions. 12. Angel Wings: Endless Night - A survival game set in a mansion where players seek an escape.