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AppWizard

July 24, 2026

A Game About Penguins Arrives on PC on August 10. Free Prologue Available Now

A Game About Penguins, developed by CO's Entertainment, will be released on PC on August 10, 2026, with later availability on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The game features a sandbox environment where players can engage in activities like fishing, snowball fights, and ice skating, with online co-op support for up to 12 players. A free prologue titled A Game About Penguins: First Catch has been available on Steam since July 22, allowing players to experience core mechanics and customization options. The game supports multiple languages and requires a minimum of Windows 10 64-bit, a quad-core processor, 8 GB RAM, and 2 GB of storage space.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Halo: Campaign Evolved – The Brand New Features in This Remake of A Classic

Halo: Campaign Evolved introduces significant enhancements to the original Halo: Combat Evolved, including Operation: METEORITE, which features three new bonus missions set a year before the main campaign, focusing on the Master Chief and Sergeant Johnson. The game allows up to four players to experience the campaign together online with cross-platform play, scaling weapon spawns and adjusting levels for larger squads. Familiar collectible Skulls have been relocated, and new ones with unique gameplay modifiers have been added. Collecting three Skulls unlocks the Campaign Remix mode, which introduces new gameplay twists and visual effects. Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to launch globally on July 28, 2026, with early access for Premium Edition owners, and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, supporting cross-play and cross-progression.

AppWizard

July 24, 2026

Master the elements in Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, out now on PC, PS5, and Switch (with surprise delay for Xbox)

Gameplay Group International, Paramount Games Studio, and Avatar Studios have released Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, available on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch for .99. The Xbox version has been postponed until September 3. The game is a 2D, 1v1 fighting game set in the Avatar universe, featuring 12 playable characters, including Aang, Sokka, Katara, Korra, and Zuko, with hand-drawn animations. It includes a single-player Story Mode, Training Mode, Lessons, Trials, Online Ranked and Casual lobbies, and local multiplayer options. The game is available in Standard and Deluxe Editions, priced at .99, with the Deluxe Edition offering additional content. A physical edition and a version for the Switch 2 are planned for later this year. The game has an E10+ rating for Fantasy Violence.

AppWizard

July 22, 2026

GTA: Vice City gets free DLC-sized story content ahead of GTA 6 launch

Fans of Grand Theft Auto can download a free mission pack titled Vice City: New Legacy for GTA: Vice City, created by modder Rohansrinivasan123. This DLC includes 25 original story missions featuring gang wars, heists, and shootouts, along with new characters and storylines. The mod is designed using Sanny Builder and CLEO and is available on the Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Nexus Mods page, specifically for the original version of the game. Rockstar Games is preparing to release Grand Theft Auto VI on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S, with pre-orders available for the Standard and Ultimate Editions. Pre-loads will begin on November 12, 2026.

AppWizard

July 21, 2026

Minecraft meets No Man’s Sky in ‘Incredible’ new Xbox freebie

The Planet Crafter, developed by Miju Games, is set to debut on Xbox Game Pass on July 21. It is a space survival open-world terraforming crafting game that supports 1 to 10 players, allowing them to transform inhospitable planets into habitable environments. The game has received positive feedback, with a Metacritic score of 81 and an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam from over 35,500 reviews. The Planet Crafter will be available on the Ultimate, Premium, and PC Game Pass tiers, with plans to be added to the Essential tier in the future. It will also be released on PlayStation 5 and is available on the GOG platform for PC users.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

Is it time for Sony to panic? Astro Bot launched on PC using a PS5 emulator

Sony has announced it will cease the production of PlayStation game discs, leading to increased interest in PS5 emulation projects among tech enthusiasts. These projects are in early development stages, with current emulators allowing access only to game menus. A notable breakthrough occurred when a tech enthusiast named RSantila successfully launched the PS5 exclusive title, Astro Bot, on a PC using the SharpEmu emulator. This achievement marks significant progress in PS5 emulation, as it demonstrates that a game scheduled for a 2024 release is operational on a non-console platform. The evolution of emulation technology is highlighted by the success of the shadPS4 emulator, which now runs demanding titles like Bloodborne, and the RPCS3 emulator for PlayStation 3, which has improved to handle resource-intensive games.

AppWizard

July 14, 2026

The Best Mac Games for 2026

Balatro, Crimson Desert, and Stardew Valley have been added to the lineup of recommended Mac games. The Mac platform has historically lagged behind Windows in gaming but is improving due to Apple's porting tools. Many games are now available at launch or shortly thereafter on Mac. Crimson Desert was released on Mac simultaneously with its launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. The games mentioned can be found on Steam and include GRID Legends and Resident Evil Village, which are available in the Mac App Store.

BetaBeacon

July 11, 2026

Tiny Bookshop Simulator Released on iOS and Android

Neoludic Studio has released their bookstore management simulator, Tiny Bookshop, on iOS and Android platforms after receiving positive reviews on Steam. Players can experience the first three in-game days for free before unlocking the full version for 590 rubles.

AppWizard

July 10, 2026

iRacing and INDYCAR Announce Name, Logo and Launch Plan for Highly Anticipated Standalone INDYCAR Game

iRacing and INDYCAR are set to launch INDYCAR Racing The Game, a standalone video game for PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, and PC via Steam, in early 2027. This game marks a return to INDYCAR gaming after over two decades and aims to provide an authentic open-wheel racing experience, featuring iconic tracks like the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The game is developed by iRacing Studios, known for their expertise in motorsport simulation, and is designed to capture the excitement and realism of INDYCAR racing. Further details about features and pre-order information will be released in the coming months.

BetaBeacon

July 8, 2026

Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse coming to Android

Pocketpair Publishing and Frontside 180 Studio are releasing an Android version of the 2D roguelike action game Never Grave: The Witch and The Curse. The game was initially launched for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 5, 2026.