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AppWizard

November 29, 2025

CD Projekt’s PC Game Storefront GOG Gets Behind Horses After Valve Steam Ban: ‘Players Should Be Able to Choose the Experiences That Speak to Them’

CD Projekt’s GOG is supporting the indie horror game Horses after it was banned from Steam. The game is set to launch on December 2 across multiple platforms, including Epic Games Store, GOG, Itch.io, and Humble Store, but not on Steam due to Valve's decision. Valve reviewed the game earlier in 2023 and cited concerns regarding its content as the reason for the ban. GOG has launched pre-orders for Horses and is actively promoting it, emphasizing player choice and creativity. Santa Ragione, the game's developer, has called for greater transparency from Steam and improved conditions for developers in the industry.

AppWizard

November 29, 2025

GOG says it’s ‘proud to give Horses a home’ after the horror game was rejected by Steam, but commenters won’t let it forget the time it rejected another horror game

The horror adventure game Horses was rejected by Steam in 2023 due to concerns about depicting sexual conduct involving a minor. The developer, Santa Ragione, argued that the scene was not sexual and has since changed it to feature an adult character, but Valve has not reconsidered the game's status. Horses will launch on other platforms, including the Epic Games Store and the Humble Store, and GOG has expressed support for the game, encouraging pre-orders. This support has sparked controversy, with users comparing it to the treatment of the game Devotion, which was removed from Steam after backlash over a controversial joke about Chinese President Xi Jinping. Despite its removal from major storefronts, Devotion is still available for purchase directly from its developer, Red Candle Games, which has also released the game Nine Sols on Steam.

Winsage

November 24, 2025

Linux First, Windows Later! Dell Launches Qualcomm NPU Laptop on Linux Before Windows

Dell has introduced the Pro Max 16 Plus, the first mobile workstation with an enterprise-grade discrete NPU, the Qualcomm AI 100 PC Inference Card, featuring 64GB of dedicated AI memory and dual NPUs. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, with options up to Ultra 9 285HX, supports memory configurations up to 256GB CAMM2 at 7200MT/s, and offers GPU options including the NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell with 24GB VRAM. The device has a maximum storage capacity of 12TB with RAID support. The validated Ubuntu 24.04 LTS version is available now, while the Windows 11 version is expected to ship in early 2026. Key specifications include a 16" UHD+ OLED touch display, a 96 Wh battery, 1080p HDR camera, multiple USB and Thunderbolt ports, and a weight of 5.63 lb (2.55 kg). The starting price is ,329.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

After a fairytale rescue, Minecraft rival Hytale sets “aggressively low” price as it isn’t “waiting for perfection”

Hypixel Studios is set to revive the sandbox game Hytale after successfully repurchasing the rights from Riot Games. Co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme emphasizes that the project is a passion endeavor aimed at benefiting the community, despite the financial risks involved. The game will be priced at .99, with additional supporter and founders packs available for .99 and .99, respectively. Collins-Laflamme aims to keep the price low to encourage player participation during challenging economic times. The team is currently finalizing the launch date, which involves hardware tests, legal documentation, and game stabilization. Pre-orders, name reservations, and account creation are expected to begin soon. The technical director has indicated that the game will be released before achieving perfection to allow for community experimentation, and Hytale will not take any revenue from modders and server owners for the first two years.

BetaBeacon

November 14, 2025

Android gaming handhelds are great, but there’s an ugly side to the space I’m tired of ignoring. Here’s a glimpse at my journey through the frustrating world of delayed Android gaming handhelds and what it reveals about one of the market’s biggest players

AYANEO is experiencing quality control issues, poor build quality, and shipping delays due to trying to do too much too fast.

BetaBeacon

November 6, 2025

AYANEO’s Pocket Vert breaks cover in its first teaser video

AYANEO provided a first look at the Pocket Vert, a Game Boy-styled handheld with a 3.5-inch LCD display and 1600 x 1440 resolution.

BetaBeacon

November 4, 2025

Anbernic’s next handheld is going to be on everyone’s Christmas lists

The Anbernic RG DS has been officially revealed, featuring a design similar to the Nintendo DS Lite and dual touchscreen displays. It can be pre-ordered for .99 for a limited time from Anbernic or AliExpress.

BetaBeacon

November 3, 2025

Revisit your favorite Nintendo DS games on this affordable Android clamshell

ANBERNIC has released the RG DS, a handheld console that allows players to play DS games on modern hardware. The device features two 4-inch IPS displays, additional sticks, and a Rockchip chipset. It is significantly cheaper than other dual-screen emulation handhelds, priced at .99 during the pre-order period.

BetaBeacon

October 31, 2025

Retroid just announced the Pocket 6, but the community wanted something different, and that’s exactly what it got

Retroid has announced the Pocket G2 and the Pocket 6. The Pocket G2 is already available for purchase and on sale for the next two weeks. Retroid reversed course on the design of the Pocket 6 due to community feedback.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

2026 LEGO Minecraft sets officially revealed!

LEGO will launch eight new Minecraft sets on January 1, 2026, including: - 21583 Steve’s Taiga Adventure – US.99 / AU.99 / £8.99 / €9.99 / CAD.99 (79 pieces) - 21584 Nether & End Portal Journey – US.99 / AU.99 / £12.99 / €14.99 / CAD.99 (192 pieces) - 21585 Chicken Farm – US.99 / AU.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / CAD.99 (233 pieces) - 21586 The Pale Garden – US.99 / AU.99 / £17.99 / €19.99 / CAD.99 (243 pieces) - 21587 Zombie Dungeon – US.99 / AU.99 / £24.99 / €29.99 / CAD.99 (234 pieces) - 21588 The Fox – US.99 / AU.99 / £39.99 / €44.99 / CAD.99 (497 pieces) - 21589 Mini Biomes – US.99 / AU.99 / £54.99 / €59.99 / CAD.99 (797 pieces) - 21590 Wither Battle – US.99 / AU.99 / £59.99 / €64.99 / CAD.99 (494 pieces) Pre-orders are currently available online. The new collection includes a revamped Fox element and complements the existing 21265 Minecraft The Crafting Table set.