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June 22, 2025

This Week in Crypto Games: B3’s Self-Destruct PC, Avalanche Battle Pass

B3, a layer-3 gaming protocol founded by former Coinbase employees, acquired Andromeda Insights, a gaming PC manufacturer, to control the entire gaming ecosystem. Their first product, the B3PC, features a self-destruct storage drive, hardware wallet, encryption, on-chain game support, and offline transaction capabilities. It is available for preorder with a 0 deposit and expected delivery in Q1 2026. B3's protocol supports over 80 games and launched its native token in February 2023. Avalanche introduced a free-to-mint NFT called the Avalanche Battle Pass to incentivize cross-game participation. Developed by Ava Labs and Playfull, the pass allows players to earn rewards by engaging with partnered games and supports over a dozen titles. Off the Grid has over 300,000 daily players, while MapleStory N has reached 770,000 users since its May launch. Pudgy Penguins game Pengu Clash launched on Telegram, and Avalanche's Forgotten Playland implemented in-game NFT support as part of its major update.

BetaBeacon

June 19, 2025

Five free phone games you’ll actually play for hours – forget your PS5 and Xbox

- Wild Rift is a mobile version of the PC game League of Legends, a fantasy MOBA where two teams battle to dominate a battleground.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

The 10 Best Steam Next Fest Games You Need to Wishlist

The Steam summer sale is approaching, and Valve is hosting the Summer 2025 Next Fest, showcasing various indie games. Notable titles include: - Dead as Disco: A beat 'em up game where players control Charlie Disco in a rhythmic combat system. Release date is not announced. Platforms: PC. - Voidbreaker: A first-person shooter focused on environmental destruction, set to launch on August 20. Platforms: PC. - Morsels: A twin-stick shooter roguelike featuring magical cards and strategic combat, set to release in 2025. Platforms: PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch. - Dragon March: An arcade adventure with a mecha-dragon protagonist, release date unconfirmed. Platforms: PC. - House of Necrosis: A survival horror game with a turn-based system, release date not revealed. Platforms: PC, Linux. - DuneCrawl: A cooperative hack-and-slash game for up to four players, set for release in 2025. Platforms: PC. - Hell Clock: An action RPG based on Brazil's War of Canudos, launching on July 22. Platforms: PC. - 1000 Deaths: A platforming game exploring pivotal life moments, set to release on August 7. Platforms: PC. - Passant: A chess roguelike with unique mechanics, available on August 11. Platforms: PC. - Under The Island: A 2D RPG hack-and-slash game inspired by Zelda, release date unannounced. Platforms: PC.

AppWizard

June 8, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds’ Takashi Iizuka on Crossover Racers Like Minecraft’s Steve and How Travel Rings Change Everything

Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, announced details about the upcoming game Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds, which will feature characters such as Hatsune Miku, Ichiban Kasuga, Joker from Persona 5, and Minecraft characters like Steve, Alex, and the Creeper. The game will have a three-lap racing format where the first-place racer can choose a new world for the next lap using Travel Rings. It will include power-ups like the Rocket Punch and Monster Truck, and will allow any character to ride any vehicle. Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is set to release on September 25, 2025, on platforms including PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with cross-play functionality and support for up to 12 players online.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Fantasy co-op roguelite action game LORT announced for PC

Big Distraction, a new studio formed by veterans of the AAA gaming industry, has announced its first project, LORT, a cooperative roguelite action game for up to eight players set in a cursed fantasy realm. The game is scheduled for release on PC via Steam in the fourth quarter of 2025. LORT allows players to engage in battles, loot treasures, and accumulate power-ups while working together or playing solo. Key features include customizable weapons, over 100 unique power-ups, challenging bosses, and the ability to shape gameplay experiences through selected ingredients and quests. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

BetaBeacon

May 5, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – May 2025 round-up

- Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE is a game included with Apple Arcade subscription where players roll katamari to make them bigger in a mock livestream format. - The gameplay of Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE remains similar to its original version from 2004, with some minor changes in controls and influencer window dressing.

BetaBeacon

April 19, 2025

What Is ‘Idle Mine’? This Free iOS and Android Game Pays Real Bitcoin

Idle Mine is a mobile game that allows players to earn real Bitcoin rewards by running a gem mining operation and gradually increasing earnings over time.

BetaBeacon

April 18, 2025

These Android and iPhone applications are free for a limited time

Various Android and iOS apps and games are currently available for free for a limited time in honor of Easter.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

Battle an endless cycle of evil machines in this roguelite FPS with ‘infinite weapon customization’ and ‘total environmental destruction’

Players in Void/Breaker are trapped by a malevolent AI and must fight through an army of robots to escape. The game features extensive weapon customization, allowing for infinite modifications to guns. It includes destructible environments that enhance gameplay and strategy. Players will navigate paths similar to Slay the Spire, engaging in arena-like battles while gathering parts and power-ups to craft powerful weapons. The game is developed by solo developer Daniel Stubbington and is set to be published by Playstack, with a release anticipated sometime this year.

AppWizard

April 10, 2025

New Epic Games Store Free Games Save PC Users $150

This week, the Epic Games Store is offering three free games for PC gamers, including River City Girls, a 2019 title developed by Arc System Works and WayForward, which is considered one of the best free offerings from the store in 2025. River City Girls features solo or local co-op gameplay, where players control the protagonists' girlfriends, Kyoko and Misako, as they seek revenge after their partners are captured. The game is noted for its vibrant 16-bit aesthetics and engaging soundtrack. Additionally, this week's offerings include Arcadegeddon and a bonus of 5,000 in-game Arcoins, while players logging into Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms through the Epic Games Store can receive a free bonus pack valued at . The total value of this week's free games is .