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January 28, 2026

Trains are taking over the survival genre: there are a half-dozen survival base-builders on rails coming in 2026

A shift in survival gaming is occurring with the introduction of mobile bases on trains, with at least six or seven games set for release in 2026. Frostrail, developed by FakeFish, is a solo or co-op first-person shooter where players navigate a frozen world aboard a train, scavenging for resources and upgrading their engine for survival. EverRail allows up to four players to use drones for reconnaissance and engage in combat, featuring a respawn mechanic where players take on new characters after death. Enginefall is inspired by Snowpiercer, featuring a megatrain where players loot and battle through various train cars, transforming them into strategic bases. Frostliner combines city-building with survival as players manage a train filled with citizens, upgrading it and ensuring their safety while exploring with additional vehicles. Steel Artery: Train City Builder focuses on constructing a steampunk city on rails, requiring resource management and strategic planning for economic success. Railborn features a customizable train system for traversing different biomes, allowing players to scavenge and rebuild ecosystems while creating unique train cars.

AppWizard

November 25, 2025

Apex Legends’ new gun may be the most broken weapon in its history, but boy is it fun to shoot missiles from an SMG

The Bird of Prey is a new variant of the R99 introduced in Apex Legends' Mixtape mode, available in Care Packages during the Supersonic event. It features a unique ability to fire five homing missiles that deal an additional ten damage each when locked onto an enemy for a sufficient duration. The weapon is equipped with gold attachments and is designed to provide a tactical advantage similar to Valkyrie's abilities, but it has a brief recharge period. The Bird of Prey is not available in ranked matches or competitive formats. Its introduction has led to a chaotic gameplay experience, especially during endgames, but it is intended for casual play.

AppWizard

September 8, 2025

If Silksong’s corpse runs and double damage hits are too demanding, here’s a pair of mods to tone down the difficulty just a notch

Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight, has a high difficulty level that many players find challenging. For PC players, mods can customize the gaming experience. Two notable mods are: 1. Stakes of Marika - Rebirth Anywhere: This mod allows players to respawn at the entrance of their current area upon death, with the option to set a manual respawn point. It can save time but may disrupt narrative elements tied to the traditional respawn mechanic. 2. No More 2 Damage Plus: This mod limits damage from enemies to one mask per hit and adjusts invulnerability frames, making early encounters less punishing. Some players may prefer a more nuanced approach to damage reduction. These mods reflect players' creativity in enhancing their gaming experience in Silksong.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

The Splitgate 2 open alpha is live now and very fun

In a recent preview session for Splitgate 2, hosted by 1047 Games, players experienced the alpha version available from February 27 to March 2, featuring various game modes. One notable mode is Hotzone, where teams capture two designated hills to win, with an increasing respawn time that can be reduced by teammates achieving kills. Another mode, Splitball, allows scoring goals while enabling opponents to reclaim the ball. The alpha introduces changes based on community feedback, including shortened respawn times, extended round durations, and enhanced portal mechanics with additional portal walls and a new Launch Portal feature. The game supports crossplay across PC, PS5, and Xbox, inviting players to reconnect and experience the evolution of Splitgate.