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AppWizard

August 24, 2026

You can play the Mordovian racing game “Komandiry Bezdorozhya” for free on PC – open beta testing has begun

Foxhound Studio launched an open beta for their racing game "Komandiry Bezdorozhya" on PC at the end of August, expanding its availability to new platforms, including a launcher with Yandex authorization and the 'Igry Rostelecom' platform. The game will not be available on Steam. The update includes a rework of truck balance, a progression system for trucks and player accounts, new modules, race time affecting rewards, a simplified tutorial, and the option to purchase gold. The developers will no longer conduct account wipes, allowing players to keep their progress, and have introduced a promotional code "KOMBEZOBT" for 500 gold.

AppWizard

August 23, 2026

EverQuest Legends dev says ‘I’m sure we would’ add new classes, races ‘in the longer-term vision of the game’

EverQuest Legends is set to undergo significant changes, including the introduction of new classes not found in the original EverQuest. David Youssefi, executive producer at Daybreak, mentioned the possibility of adding additional races and classes in the long term, although he indicated that it may not happen by the upcoming expansion Kunark. Eda Spause, CEO of Game Jawn, supported this vision for new content. The game has already introduced unique playable races and revamped zones, and the addition of new classes could enhance gameplay by allowing for diverse builds and playstyles. Players are eager for more information on potential new classes.

BetaBeacon

August 20, 2026

Gameloft and Tencent’s Mobile GTA Online Equivalent Released on iOS and Android

Publisher Level Infinite and Gameloft have launched Gangstar Mirage City, an open-world crime action game where players start as small-time criminals and work their way up to building their criminal empire. The game features player interaction, including teaming up for missions and engaging in PvP shootouts. Gangstar Mirage City was initially known as Codename Crime: Vice Open World and was rebranded after closed testing to become part of Gameloft's Gangstar series.

AppWizard

August 18, 2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s multiplayer ‘tour’ mode is a chaotic arcade racer spliced with a MOBA, and that somehow works brilliantly

Star Wars: Galactic Racer is an upcoming racing game developed by Fuse Games, featuring a single-player campaign with roguelike elements and an online multiplayer mode structured like a MOBA. Players can race across six planets in 12-player races or eight-player podracing, selecting characters with unique loadouts. After each race, players can upgrade their vehicles and choose parts inspired by the single-player campaign. The game emphasizes player agency, with choices affecting gameplay outcomes, and balances accessibility with depth. Environmental hazards add chaos to the gameplay, although the lack of a catch-up mechanic can hinder those falling behind. The game is set to release on October 6.

Tech Optimizer

August 17, 2026

How PGSimCity Turns PostgreSQL Complexity Into a Virtual City 3D Simulation

Nikolay Samokhvalov has introduced PGSimCity, an open-source educational tool that visualizes PostgreSQL cluster mechanics in a 3D simulation accessible via web browsers. The tool represents PostgreSQL 18's internals as municipal districts, with components like shared_buffers and Write-Ahead Logging organized spatially. It separates rendering from state transitions to maintain architectural integrity. Backend developers can trace SQL statement lifecycles and simulate operational anomalies, such as memory restrictions leading to performance issues. The project has generated discussions on AI-assisted visualization and has received community feedback for improvements. PGSimCity includes PGlite for in-browser PostgreSQL execution and has a roadmap for future enhancements, with its codebase available on GitHub under the Apache-2.0 License.

AppWizard

August 16, 2026

Iron Nest is the best ‘Battleship’ game I’ve played in years—and it doesn’t even have boats

Iron Nest is a game set in an alternate-history version of 1920s Spain, where players operate a five-thousand-tonne artillery battery for the Kingdom of Castille. Players must triangulate degrees and distances to fire accurately, using a detailed map table and teleprinter messages to locate enemy positions. The gameplay involves calculating barrel elevation and managing resources to purchase recon plane flyovers and different shell types. The game features procedurally-generated objectives for enhanced replayability and allows players to earn medals for performance. It was developed by a single individual and is noted for its engaging mechanics and tactile tools.

AppWizard

August 11, 2026

Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s singleplayer is a clever roguelike gauntlet I could easily sink hours into

Players will soon have the opportunity to play Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a racing game featuring vehicles like Landspeeders, skim speeders, and speeder-bikes, as well as podracing. Each vehicle has a unique handling style, with Landspeeders offering smooth drifting, skim speeders allowing sideways navigation, and speeder-bikes providing high speed with less control. The game includes galactic tours with branching paths and upgrade choices, emphasizing mechanics like drifting, boosting, and aggressive speed bursts. Players can engage in takedowns and use abilities such as shields and flamethrowers. Races require players to place in the top ranks, with elimination races disqualifying the slowest pilots. Players earn credits and tokens for upgrades and cosmetics, even in defeat. The game features a captivating atmosphere with interactions among a colorful cast of rival racers and includes both multiplayer and a single-player roguelike mode. Further details on multiplayer features will be revealed closer to the release.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

My new favourite Tolkien game is free, has over 40 years of history, and would run on a toaster

Sil-Q is a free and open-source game that reimagines the classic Rogue experience within Tolkien's First Age of Arda, as depicted in The Silmarillion. It draws inspiration from the game Angband, which is a descendant of the 1983 title Moria. Players are tasked with infiltrating Morgoth's fortress to retrieve a Silmaril gem, focusing on strategic evasion rather than combat. The game restricts character options to races aligned with Tolkien's lore, including the Noldor, Sindar, Naugrim, and Edain, prioritizing immersion over balance. Players encounter challenges reminiscent of classic rogue-like gameplay while navigating Morgoth's domain, battling orcs and discovering mythical weapons. Sil-Q emphasizes storytelling and community engagement within the gaming realm.

AppWizard

August 1, 2026

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator Arrives on PC on August 7

ACRODRIFT: FPV Drone Simulator is set to launch on PC via Steam on August 7, 2026, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S expected in 2026 or 2027. Developed by Dueking Studio and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the simulator features realistic flight physics and offers three core gameplay modes: Free Flight, Race, and Collection. Players can engage with over 20 challenges and customize their drones in a workshop with options for pre-built models or scratch builds. The game includes six maps, 11 drone frames, and 13 types of motors. It supports both gamepads and professional drone controllers. The minimum system requirements for PC include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X CPU, 8 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT GPU.

TrendTechie

July 30, 2026

Шон Торренте: Для нас большая честь показать миру красоту Кыргызстана » Новости Кыргызстана, Бишкека и Оша

UIM F1H2O World Championship pilot Sean Torrente held a press conference in Bayet, Kyrgyzstan, where he expressed his surprise at the country's natural beauty and the opportunity to compete there. He noted that the event would showcase Kyrgyzstan to an international audience through televised broadcasts reaching 80 to 90 countries. Torrente believes the championship stage will enhance global awareness of Kyrgyzstan and wishes for the country's continued development.