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April 13, 2026

Hades 2, the Award-Winning Sequel, Lands on Xbox Game Pass Soon

Hades 2 has been recognized as one of CNET's best games of 2025, winning Best Action Game at the 2025 Game of the Year awards and Best Game on Steam Deck at the Steam Awards. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass starting Tuesday. Xbox Game Pass offers a library of games for a monthly fee, with the premium Game Pass Ultimate subscription providing access to hundreds of games, including new releases on launch day. DayZ, a multiplayer survival game, is now available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, Game Pass Essential, and PC Game Pass. Endless Legend 2, a fantasy strategy game, has been added to Game Pass Premium. FBC: Firebreak, a first-person shooter, is also new to Game Pass Premium. Planet Coaster 2, a park management game, is part of Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Tiny Bookshop, a management game, is available on Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Football Manager 26 has been added to Game Pass Premium. Hades 2 is set to launch on April 14, continuing the story of Melinoe. Replaced and The Thaumaturge will also debut on April 14. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered will be available on Game Pass Premium starting April 16, along with EA Sports NHL 26. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will launch on April 17. Little Rocket Lab and Sopa: Tale of the Stolen Potato will be new to Game Pass Premium on April 21, along with Vampire Crawlers. Kiln will launch on April 23. Game Pass Essential has added two new titles as of April 8. Five games, including GTA 5, will be removed from Game Pass on April 15.

AppWizard

March 29, 2026

Blippo+ is a campy FMV transmission from another world

Planet Blip features a variety of broadcasts, including: - Blinker, an artificial entity who signs off with "All hail the new static!" - Quizzards, a quiz show combined with a roleplaying game where contestants' answers affect their alter egos. - Boredome, a show where teenagers discuss issues without adult presence, offering an authentic perspective. - Blippo+, a gaming experience where players scroll through short episodes, including animated segments like Fetch, which resembles surreal claymation. - The broadcasts have a campy 1980s aesthetic, reminiscent of shows like Max Headroom and Top of the Pops. These broadcasts are available on platforms like Steam and itch.io.

AppWizard

March 21, 2026

The great RPG debate: Defined playable characters or blank slates?

In role-playing games (RPGs), there is a debate between using pre-defined characters with backstories versus creating unique characters. Many players appreciate the freedom of crafting their own characters, as seen in games like Baldur's Gate and Skyrim, which offer extensive customization and replayability. Conversely, games like Mass Effect and The Witcher, featuring defined protagonists, provide memorable experiences through strong narratives and emotional depth, despite offering less character customization. Players face significant choices that shape their journeys, even with established characters. The release of Baldur's Gate 3 blends both approaches, allowing for rich character development while starting from a blank slate. This ongoing discussion encourages players to reflect on their preferences in character creation versus narrative depth.

AppWizard

March 18, 2026

Crimson Desert is the most hyped game I’ve seen in a minute

Crimson Desert is set to launch this Thursday and is currently ranked #4 on Steam's top wishlists chart. A preview by Harvey has generated significant excitement, making it PC Gamer's most-read article for March. The game features a variety of activities, including cooking, lumber gathering, bounty mechanics, gambling, wrestling minigames, building faction reputations, and fishing. The gaming community is eagerly anticipating a vast, immersive world, especially following delays with Grand Theft Auto 6. A review will be available soon, and potential buyers may consider waiting for patches and sales.

AppWizard

March 15, 2026

I spent 6 months saving for up for a banged-up truck in GTA RP and now I know exactly what I want from GTA 6’s multiplayer

Rockstar is expected to continue supporting GTA Online alongside the new multiplayer features of GTA 6. The team behind FiveM, Cfx.re, suggests that GTA 6 will incorporate deeper roleplaying elements. GTA Online has received over a decade of updates, enhancing gameplay with customizable weapons and vehicles. The roleplaying scene offers a more nuanced experience, emphasizing creativity and storytelling. The economy in GTA Online thrives on excess, while roleplay servers reflect a grounded reality where earning in-game currency takes time and effort. The anticipated GTA Online 2.0 may feature two distinct experiences: one of abundance and one aligned with the roleplaying ethos. The acquisition of Cfx.re hints at a potential integration of more roleplaying elements in GTA 6, which could differentiate the PC version from previous installments.

AppWizard

February 21, 2026

Avowed’s massive anniversary update adds new playable races, but they don’t get any unique dialogue because there were ‘no dedicated narrative people available’

Avowed's anniversary update introduces new features including stat bonuses, customizable difficulty modifiers, a New Game Plus mode, and a new staff weapon type. It adds three new playable races, expanding options beyond the previous choices of humans and elves. The update faced challenges in ensuring character customization worked seamlessly across the new races, but lacks unique dialogue choices for each race due to the writing team's focus on other aspects. Each new race provides different gameplay attribute bonuses, enhancing the gameplay experience. The update is available at no additional cost.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

The League of Legends trading card game is surprisingly good, because it embraces the best trends in card games

Trading Card Games (TCGs) are experiencing a surge in popularity, with titles like Magic: The Gathering achieving success through crossover events. Wizards of the Coast reports financial gains from these initiatives. TCGs face competition from board games, miniatures wargames, roleplaying games, and digital card games. Magic: The Gathering remains dominant, with The Pokémon TCG and Yu-Gi-Oh as its main challengers, though neither poses a significant threat. Riot Games has launched Riftbound: The League of Legends card game, which sold out its first print run and is being resold at inflated prices. Riftbound features a 40-card deck centered around a single Champion and incorporates unique gameplay mechanics. It is designed for both casual and competitive play, with straightforward mechanics and flexible formats. Riot's previous success in tabletop gaming supports their credibility in this venture, and Riftbound may develop a dedicated community even if it doesn't achieve mainstream success.

BetaBeacon

November 21, 2025

Which games can be played on Android and which ones can’t?

- Native Android games are specifically designed and optimized for Android devices, offering a smooth gaming experience. - Cross-platform games like Fortnite and Minecraft have mobile equivalents for Android users. - Cloud gaming and emulation methods can be used on Android devices to access a wider variety of gaming options. - Exclusive console games, complex PC titles, and games with hardware limitations cannot be played on Android devices. - Android users have a wide range of gaming options available, with the mobile gaming industry continuously growing and evolving.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Is ‘Minecraft’ Down? Popular Game Servers Hit By Azure Front Door Outage

Minecraft's servers went offline due to a broader outage affecting Azure Front Door, which also impacted other gaming platforms like Xbox and services such as Microsoft 365 and Outlook. Microsoft attributed the outage to an inadvertent configuration change and is working to resolve the issue by halting all changes to Azure Front Door services and reverting to the last known stable state. The timeline for complete restoration is uncertain. This outage follows a recent significant Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that affected various games and websites. While Minecraft is down, players can explore alternatives like Terraria, Creativerse, Vintage Story, Colony Survival, Eco, Valheim, Subnautica, The Forest, No Man’s Sky, Don’t Starve Together, LEGO Worlds, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Portal Knights, and Trove.

AppWizard

October 9, 2025

If you loved Baldur’s Gate 3, the DnD games that started it all are now on Game Pass

Baldur's Gate 1 and 2 are now available on Game Pass, enhancing accessibility for new gamers. Microsoft recently increased Game Pass subscription prices, which now limits day-one new releases to the premium tier at .99 / £22.99 per month. The price hike has led some players to reconsider their subscriptions, with fees rising by up to / £8. October's offerings include the Baldur's Gate games, Supermarket Simulator, and upcoming titles like The Casting of Frank Stone and Ninja Gaiden 4. The games are available for Premium and Ultimate subscribers as of October 9.