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April 17, 2025

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Jumps onto Android

- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action-packed hack-and-slash platforming game available on Android and iOS devices. - The game offers a free trial version and is currently available for ten dollars until May 5. - It is optimized for touchscreens, compatible with physical mobile controllers, and can be played offline. - The game takes players back to the franchise's side-scrolling origins and follows the story of Sargon on a quest to rescue a royal hostage by defeating bosses and enemies.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

I’m declaring 2025 the year of the ninja: we’re being spoiled with one glorious assassination game after another

The text discusses various ninja-themed video games, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and artistic styles. "Ninja Gaiden 2 Black" is noted for its action and dramatic visuals, while "Ninja Gaiden 4" aims to recapture the franchise's glory with impressive graphics. "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound" takes an experimental approach with challenging environments, and "Ninja Five-O" emphasizes acrobatics and puzzle-solving in a vibrant pixel art style. "Shinobi: Art of Vengeance" reimagines the sidescroller genre with fantasy elements, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown" introduces turn-based strategy. "Assassin's Creed Shadows" offers distinct playstyles, showcasing stealth and precision. Collectively, these games illustrate the adaptability and enduring appeal of the ninja genre in gaming.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Squirrel with a Gun is finally a real PC game with its Gravity Gun update!

The "Gravity Gun Update" for Squirrel with a Gun introduces a new weapon that allows players to manipulate gravity, enhancing gameplay. It includes the new Relativity Bunker, where players can find five new acorns. The update also features a new Nuclear Squirrel skin for characters. The game combines open-world shooting and puzzle platforming, allowing players to use various firearms and engage in activities like driving remote control cars and riding jet skis. Squirrel with a Gun is available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5, with the update now live.

BetaBeacon

April 16, 2025

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Available Now on Mobile Devices

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is now available on mobile devices, where players can take on the role of Sargon to rescue Prince Ghassan and restore harmony to a cursed land. The game offers a free trial and includes Time Powers, combat skills, platforming challenges, puzzles, hidden treasures, and quests. The mobile adaptation was developed by Ubisoft Da Nang studio and includes features like auto-potion, auto-parry, and slow time options.

AppWizard

April 10, 2025

Every single Oddworld game is available right now for a single, solitary dollar

The Oddworld bundle is available on Fanatical for one dollar, offering six games and a DLC for New 'n' Tasty. The included titles are: - Oddworld: Abe's Oddyssee (1997) - Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus (1998) - Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee (2001) - Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD (2005) - Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (2015) - Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition (2022) The bundle is a significant discount from the usual price of . Soulstorm is recommended as a good starting point for newcomers, while Stranger's Wrath is noted for its unique 3D gameplay. The availability of the bundle is currently uncertain.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

South of Midnight

South of Midnight is a video game developed by Compulsion Games for PC and Xbox Series X/S, set to release in early 2025 at a price of .99. It features a coming-of-age story centered around Hazel Flood, a teenage track star who embarks on a quest to rescue her mother after a hurricane separates them. The game incorporates elements of Southern Gothic folklore, including characters like a talking catfish and the child thief Huggin' Molly. Hazel, an African-American teenager, navigates themes of generational poverty and historical struggles faced by Black individuals in the South. The gameplay includes platforming, puzzles, and combat, reminiscent of action-adventure titles from the PlayStation 2 era, with a total playtime of around 10 hours. The game showcases a rich visual style with detailed environments and a stylized aesthetic, supported by a soundtrack composed by Olivier Deriviere. South of Midnight has received the Editors' Choice accolade and is noted for its narrative depth and cultural significance.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

ONLY WAY IS DOWN [PC Game Review]

ONLY WAY IS DOWN is a platforming game developed and published by Jilted Generation Productions, available on Steam. Players control a cat that must navigate down from a construction site, facing various challenges along the way. The game features nine lives for the cat and allows customization of its appearance, including coat color and accessories. Gameplay encourages careful movement with mechanics that can slow down the cat's actions. There are multiple levels with different pathways and a hint button to assist players. The game includes various difficulty modes, enhancing replayability. Visuals are paired with a soothing piano soundtrack, though some sound effects may be jarring. Players may experience display issues on the Steam Deck, which are expected to be fixed in future updates.

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March 29, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: City builder fests, RPG bundles, cat freebies, and more

Humble has launched five new bundles, including the Dice and Destiny bundle featuring Disco Elysium, Pillars of Eternity - Definitive Edition, and Roadwarden at the starting tier price. For a higher tier price, players can access Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Obsidian Edition and Citizen Sleeper, while the final tier includes Broken Roads. The fourth edition of the Boomer Shooters bundle offers seven titles for a single tier price, including Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem and Turbo Overkill. The Epic Games Store is running a Spring Sale mystery giveaway with free games Cat Quest and Neko Ghost, Jump available until April 3. The Steam City Building and Colony Sim Festival features significant discounts, along with various deals from major publishers and indie developers. The GOG store is also holding a spring sale with various highlights. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

I’m not sure what’s weirder: that someone made a sequel to a completely forgettable 37-year-old game I played as a kid, or that it was actually worth the wait

Beyond the Ice Palace 2 is a sequel to the original game, Beyond the Ice Palace, which was released decades ago and received mediocre reviews. The original featured a nameless hero in a non-ice world with a simplistic ending. The sequel improves upon the original by offering a more engaging experience with hidden treasures, revisitable areas, and skill-based platforming. Combat is enhanced with versatile weapons, and the game balances nostalgia with modern gameplay principles, making it a worthy investment in the gaming landscape.

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March 8, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Strategies to try, fighters to claim, Choices to make

The Humble Store has launched its March Choice bundle featuring eight games, including Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, Gravity Circuit, Sir Whoopass: Immortal Death, Racine, and Cavern of Dreams. Wild Hearts and Tales of Kenzera are available as EA Play keys, while the others can be claimed on Steam. Subscribers have until April 1 to choose. The Epic Games Store is offering Them's Fightin' Herds for free until March 13, after which Mortal Shell will be available. This weekend, Steam is hosting a free event for Company of Heroes 3, and Ubisoft Connect is offering a free event for Rainbow Six Siege until March 10. Current promotions include sales from Plaion, Paradox, and a visual novel festival, along with significant deals on titles like Sekiro and RoboCop. The GOG store is also running a Plaion publisher promotion with various DRM-free games. Availability and pricing may vary by region.