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Humble Choice June 2026: Last chance to grab this huge selection of PC games
AppWizard
July 3, 2026

Humble Choice June 2026: Last chance to grab this huge selection of PC games

You have until July 7th to claim the June Humble Choice bundle, which includes the following titles: - Octopath Traveler 2 (Steam) - The Riftbreaker (Steam) - Life is Strange: Double Exposure (Steam) - INDIKA (Steam) - Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector (Steam) - Construction Simulator (Steam) - Hell Clock (Steam) - Overlooting (Steam) The subscription costs £11.49/.99. Notable ratings include Citizen Sleeper 2 with a five-star rating, INDIKA with a 4/5 star rating, and Life is Strange: Double Exposure receiving three stars. Humble Choice members receive up to 20% off in the Humble store, and 5% of each membership goes to charity, with It Gets Better being the chosen charity for June.
The new Company of Heroes is a wave-based defense game that throws prospective generals straight into the action
AppWizard
July 3, 2026

The new Company of Heroes is a wave-based defense game that throws prospective generals straight into the action

Relic Entertainment has announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, which introduces a "wave defense" gameplay style and features formidable bosses and dynamic battlefield events. The game incorporates a roguelite progression system, encouraging players to experiment with different strategies. This installment celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary while evolving the Company of Heroes experience.
'Make some noise': Vanillaware reportedly wants more of its games on PC, but it's up to the publishers
AppWizard
June 13, 2026

‘Make some noise’: Vanillaware reportedly wants more of its games on PC, but it’s up to the publishers

Vanillaware's latest game, Muramasa: Revenant Blades, has been released on Steam, while many of its past titles remain on outdated consoles. Founder George Kamitani is interested in bringing these classic games to PC, despite some conflicting reports. Fans are particularly interested in titles like Dragon's Crown and Grimgrimoire for potential PC releases. The success of these ports depends on finding the right publishing partner, and fans are encouraged to express their interest through social media and community forums.
Why do mech games rarely let you leave the cockpit? Brigador Killers devs joke that the feature 'added five years of development time'
AppWizard
June 12, 2026

Why do mech games rarely let you leave the cockpit? Brigador Killers devs joke that the feature ‘added five years of development time’

The text discusses the appreciation for mech games that allow players to exit their mechs and explore the world on foot, highlighting the complexity this feature adds to game development. It mentions two titles that incorporate this concept: Psycho Patrol R and Brigador Killers, the latter of which has been in development for a decade. The lead designer, Hugh Monahan, noted that the decision to allow players to get out of the mech added five years to development time. The game features pre-rendered environments and an isometric perspective, but with increased complexity compared to its predecessor. The addition of on-foot gameplay enhances player immersion and clarifies the player's role, while also necessitating new mechanics for interactions, such as picking up weapons and engaging with the environment. Brigador Killers recently received an update with new story content and quality-of-life improvements.
Seven years later, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition finally arrives on Mac
AppWizard
June 5, 2026

Seven years later, Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition finally arrives on Mac

Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition has been released for Mac users in 2026 by Feral Interactive, following its original PC release in 2019. The game is a real-time strategy (RTS) title that allows players to control various nations and historical figures, featuring numerous single-player campaigns and three DLC expansion packs. The Mac version includes enhanced 4K/high-resolution graphics, is optimized for Apple Silicon processors, and is available on Steam with plans for a Mac App Store release later in 2026. Online multiplayer is restricted to Mac users only, with no cross-platform play with PC players. The Definitive Edition offers hundreds of hours of gameplay through historical scenarios and skirmish battles.
New VR Games & Releases June 2026: Meta Quest, PC VR, PlayStation VR2, & More
AppWizard
June 4, 2026

New VR Games & Releases June 2026: Meta Quest, PC VR, PlayStation VR2, & More

- Fishing Party VR - June 1 (PC VR): A physics-based fishing simulation with twenty unique species across five locations. - Sky Legends: An Aeropostal Epic - June 3 (PC VR): An adventure game set in the early 1900s about an air mail transport company. - Outblast - June 4 (Quest, PC VR): A fast-paced arcade shooter against a rogue viral intelligence across five futuristic locations. - Sugar Madness - June 4 (Quest): An on-rails wave shooter where players defeat Dr. Sour and his sugary minions. - The Boys: Trigger Warning - June 9 (PS VR2): A stealth action game based on a comic and TV series. - Downtown Club (1.0 release) - June 11 (Quest): A competitive street racer launching its final version after two years in Early Access. - Spell Siege - June 18 (Quest): A gesture-based magic wave defense game where players earn 'Sou Essence' to unlock spells. - Starvault - June 18 (PC VR): A VR MOBA combining first-person shooter mechanics with hero-based combat, free to play on Meta Quest. - Project S - June 30 (Quest): A tabletop real-time strategy game inspired by classic RTS titles of the 1990s, with future DLC plans.
Turns out you yearn for the return of PC Gamer's two favourite genres just as much as we do
AppWizard
May 12, 2026

Turns out you yearn for the return of PC Gamer’s two favourite genres just as much as we do

A recent poll gauged which "dead" or "dying" video game genres gamers would like to see revived. The results showed that real-time strategy (RTS) games received 29% of the votes, while immersive simulations (immsims) garnered 28%. Other genres of interest included massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) at 16% and point-and-click adventures at 11%. There was also interest in the return of text adventures and beat-'em-ups.
More than 10 years after Ubisoft took it down, one of our favorite games of 2010 is back on Steam
AppWizard
May 6, 2026

More than 10 years after Ubisoft took it down, one of our favorite games of 2010 is back on Steam

In 2010, the real-time strategy game Ruse received an 84% review score but was removed from Steam by Ubisoft in 2015 due to expiring license rights. Ruse has been re-released on Steam by Eugen Systems, now bundled with all downloadable content and technical updates, including support for the Steam Deck. The re-release retains its original 2010 identity and is priced at £26.49/€30. User reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with 197 favorable ratings and only two negative ones. Updates and DLC are free for existing owners, although old saves and replays are not accessible in the new version. Eugen Systems now holds both developer and publisher roles, removing Ubisoft from the equation.
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