reaper Archives

AppWizard

May 17, 2026

Get Diablo 4 and seven other games for under $2 each with Humble Choice this month

Diablo 4 is an action RPG set 50 years after Diablo 3's Reaper of Souls expansion, where players control 'the Wanderer,' a customizable character with five distinct classes. The narrative involves the awakening of Lillith by cultists, but the gameplay focuses on demon-slaying and loot collection. The main campaign takes about 25 hours to complete, but players can continue to upgrade their character builds and replay with different classes. Diablo 4 is included in the Humble Choice subscription for under , alongside other titles like Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and Crysis 3 Remastered.

AppWizard

May 16, 2026

Heroes World codes (May 2026)

The latest Heroes World codes include "MightyOFA," which provides 5k cash, one Rare Spin, and one Wheel Spin. Players can redeem codes by launching the game, clicking 'Play,' pressing 'M,' and entering the code in the designated box. To change teams from hero to villain or vice versa, players must locate Agent John after reaching level 650 and rank 150k. Players can find new codes by checking update patch notes in the game or joining the Heroes World Discord server. A list of expired codes is also provided, indicating that players should frequently check for new codes to enhance their gameplay.

AppWizard

May 12, 2026

Subnautica 2 Global Release Times, Preload Details Confirmed

Subnautica 2 will be released in early access on May 14, 2026. The game is developed by Unknown Worlds and will allow players to explore underwater biomes, encounter marine life, and craft tools and bases. It will be available for preorder on Steam, Xbox Series X and S, and the Epic Games Store, and will launch on Game Pass. Players who wishlist the game will receive a Reaper Leviathan Statue blueprint. The global release times are as follows: PDT, CST, CDT, EDT at 12am on May 14; BST at 8am; CEST at 9am; CST (Beijing) at 3pm; JST at 12am on May 15; AEST at 1am; and NZST at 3am.

BetaBeacon

May 6, 2026

A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack

- ScarCruft, also known as APT37 or Reaper, is a North Korean espionage group targeting government, military organizations, and companies in Asia. - BirdCall is a Windows backdoor attributed to ScarCruft, with spying capabilities such as taking screenshots and logging keystrokes. - The Android version of BirdCall collects contacts, SMS messages, call logs, and media files, and was actively developed over several months. - The BirdCall backdoor was discovered in a trojanized card game on a gaming platform tailored for ethnic Koreans living in Yanbian, China. - The attack was likely aimed at collecting information on individuals from the Yanbian region deemed of interest to the North Korean regime, such as refugees or defectors.

AppWizard

May 5, 2026

North Koreans Spy on Defectors Via Android Game Apps

A North Korean hacking group has targeted a digital gaming platform popular among the Korean ethnic enclave in China, using a sophisticated strategy to infiltrate Android applications. Researchers from Eset discovered that an app on the platform contained a backdoor known as BirdCall, linked to North Korea. The official website for the gaming platform hosted the same suspicious APK file. A second Android file associated with another game on the same site was also found to contain the BirdCall backdoor. This supply-chain attack was attributed to the threat actor ScarCruft (APT37), active in Asia and extending into Europe and the Middle East since late 2024. The hackers likely compromised the web server to recompile original APKs with the backdoor, which can collect sensitive information such as contacts, SMS messages, call logs, documents, media files, and private keys, and can take screenshots and record audio. The malware disguises its command and control traffic among regular internet traffic, primarily using Zoho WorkDrive for operations.

AppWizard

April 17, 2026

Death By Scrolling Out Now on Consoles and PC

April 16, 2026 marks the launch of Death By Scrolling, an action roguelite game set in Purgatory™, available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The release includes a significant update featuring a new playable character, a new biome, and various gameplay improvements. Players navigate a vertically scrolling world filled with monsters and hazards, avoiding the Reaper while collecting gold and unlocking upgrades. Key features include a varied cast of characters, relentless pursuit by the Reaper, loot and progression mechanics, optional challenges, diverse monsters, quirky lore, and leaderboards for competition.

AppWizard

April 11, 2026

Overwatch Season 2 is “modernizing” old heroes, and I’m ready for a Pharmercy revival

The Overwatch Season 2 update will feature significant changes, including the return of the 'Pharmercy' duo with revamped abilities for original heroes. Mercy will receive a Flash Heal ability, enhancing her healing capabilities, while Pharah will gain Drift Thrusters to improve her maneuverability during Barrage. Reaper will have Dire Triggers as a standard ability to better engage distant targets. The post-match experience will be revamped with a new accolades system for player recognition and a shared lobby voice chat during the Play of the Game. Competitive play will see reduced ranking penalties for losses on new or reworked maps, and a system for automatic map selection based on player votes. Blizzard is also considering improvements to the hero bans system for future updates. Overwatch Season 2 is set to launch on April 14, introducing new character Sierra.

BetaBeacon

March 22, 2026

The shadPS4 emulator now lists 109 games as playable

shadPS4 now has 109 playable games.

AppWizard

February 16, 2026

Overwatch tier list for Season 1 Conquest

The latest update in Overwatch's Reign of Talon chapter has introduced five new heroes, the most significant addition since the game's launch. The current tier list categorizes 50 characters by role, with Domina being notably powerful, and Sigma remaining a top choice in competitive play. Other dominant tank characters include D.Va, Zarya, and Ramattra, while Winston is favored against unprepared teams. New heroes Anran and Emre are well-balanced, but established characters like Sojourn, Ashe, Cassidy, and Bastion continue to perform strongly. Vendetta has the highest win rate at approximately 55%. In the support category, Jetpack Cat is highlighted for her mobility and healing, while Mizuki is more situational. The top heroes by win rate are Vendetta (55.6%), Domina (54.4%), Mizuki (54.2%), Zenyatta (53.1%), and Doomfist (52.9%). Lower pick rate heroes often have higher win rates, emphasizing the need for mastery over popular choices.

AppWizard

November 6, 2025

Free Epic games this week November 2025

Each week in 2025, the Epic Games Store offers complimentary games that players can claim and keep forever, with a limited window of one week to secure them. As of November 6, 2025, the free games available are "Felix the Reaper" and "Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms." Upcoming free games include "Scourgebringer" and "Songs of Silence," starting November 13, 2025. Throughout 2025, various games have been offered for free, including: - Bendy and the Ink Machine (October 30 - November 6) - Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit (October 30 - November 6) - Fear the Spotlight (October 23 - 30) - Amnesia The Bunker (October 16 - 23) - Samorost 3 (October 16 - 23) - Gravity Circuit (October 9 - 16) - Albion Online Rogue Journeyman Bundle (October 9 - 16) - Firestone (October 2 - 9) - Nightingale Realms Rebuilt (October 2 - 9) - Eastern Exorcist (September 25 - October 2) - Jorel's Brother and The Most Important Game of the Galaxy (September 25 - October 2) - Project Winter (September 18 - 25) - Samorost 2 (September 18 - 25) - Ghostrunner 2 (September 11 - 18) - Monument Valley 2 (September 11 - 18) - The Battle of Polytopia (September 11 - 18) - Monument Valley (September 4 - 11) - Machinarium (August 28 - September 4) - Make Way (August 28 - September 4) - Kamaeru (August 21 - 28) - Strange Horticulture (August 21 - 28) - Hidden Folks (August 14 - 21) - Totally Reliable Delivery Service (August 14 - 21) - 112 Operator (August 7 - 14) - Road Redemption (August 7 - 14) - Keylocker (July 31 - August 7) - Pilgrims (July 31 - August 7) - Legion TD2 (July 17 - 24) - Sky Racket (July 10 - 17) - Figment 2 (July 10 - 17) - Backpack Hero (July 3 - 10) - Figment (July 3 - 10) - The Operator (June 19 - 26) - Two Point Hospital (June 12 - 19) - Deathloop (June 5 - 12) - Ogu and the Secret Forest (June 5 - 12) - Tiny Tina's Wonderland (May 29 - June 5) - Inside (May 29 - June 5) - Sifu (May 22 - 29) - Gigapocalypse (May 22 - 29) - Deliver At All Costs (May 22 - 29) - Dead Island 2 (May 15 - 22) - Happy Game (May 15 - 22) - Deadtime Defenders (May 8 - 15) - Touch Type Tale (May 8 - 15) - Super Space Club (May 1 - 8) - Chuchel (April 24 - May 1) - Albion Online Welcome Gift (April 24 - May 1) - Botanicula (April 17 - 24) - Firestone Free Offer (April 17 - 24) - River City Girls (April 10 - 17) - Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms (April 10 - 17) - Arcadegeddon (April 10 - 17) - Cat Quest II (April 3 - 10) - Neko Ghost, Jump! (March 27 - April 3) - Cat Quest (March 27 - April 3) - Jurassic World Evolution 2 (March 20 - 27) - World of Warships: Anniversary Party Favor (March 13 - 20) - Mortal Shell (March 13 - 20) - Them's Fightin' Herds (March 6 - 13) - Mages of Mystralia (February 27 - March 6) - World War Z: Aftermath (February 20 - 27) - Garden Story (February 20 - 27) - F1 Manager 2024 (February 13 - 20) - Apex Legends: Loba Free Unlock Bundle (February 13 - 20) - Humankind Standard Edition (February 6 - 13) - Beyond Blue (February 6 - 13) - Undying (January 1 - February 6) - Behind the Frame: The Finest Scenery (January 23 - 30) - Escape Academy (January 16 - 23) - Turmoil (January 9 - 16) - Hell Let Loose (January 2 - 9) - Kingdom Come: Deliverance (January 1 - 2)