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May 9, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages review

The latest first-person shooter from id Software, titled Doom: The Dark Ages, is set to release on May 15, 2025, with a price of £60. It is published by Microsoft and has been reviewed on an RTX 2080 Super, Intel Core i9 9900KS, and 32GB RAM. The game features a new mechanic called the Shield Saw, allowing players to deflect attacks and engage enemies more aggressively. However, the complexity of the firearms has been reduced, with no dedicated secondary fire modes and a focus on passive upgrades. The game emphasizes accessibility, offering customizable difficulty settings, but the level designs are simpler compared to previous installments. Players can pilot mechs and engage in aerial dogfights, but these moments are brief and feel disconnected from the main gameplay. The overall experience may lead players to prefer earlier entries in the series. The game does not include multiplayer and has not been tested on Steam Deck.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Calling all cozy mystery fans: the follow-up to 2022’s best puzzle game gives you even more ways to play detective

Strange Antiquities is a game set in the town of Undermere, where players run a curio shop and assist customers with peculiar requests involving occult relics. Players gather an eclectic inventory of items, such as stone tablets and brass effigies, each with its own story. The game features evolved mechanics for identifying artifacts through visual and tactile exploration, allowing players to assess qualities like color, texture, warmth, and hardness. An innovative feature called "inner perception" encourages players to tap into their intuition regarding the emotional qualities of items. Exploration is also a key component, with players navigating a map to discover new artifacts and information. The game promises a rich and immersive experience, blending cozy and eerie atmospheres as players curate their collections and craft narratives.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

Nintendo got a Bloodborne spiritual sequel before PC even got the first game

FromSoftware is developing a new game titled The Duskbloods, set for release in 2026, which is a spiritual successor to Bloodborne. The game features gothic architecture, beast transformation mechanics, and characters that can morph into monstrous forms, including a miniature T-Rex. It incorporates vampiric themes where vampires can siphon power from defeated foes. The gameplay will include elements like runes, firearms, and a focus on steampunk technology, with characters using jetpacks and a functioning train. The game is exclusive to Nintendo Switch.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2025

Suikoden STAR LEAP announced for iOS, Android

Publisher Konami and developer MYTHRIL have announced Suikoden STAR LEAP for iOS and Android. It will be free-to-play with in-game microtransactions.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

505 Games and MercurySteam announce action adventure game Blades of Fire for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Publisher 505 Games and developer MercurySteam are set to release the action-adventure game Blades of Fire on May 22. The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via the Epic Games Store, priced at .99 in the US and £49.99 in the UK. Pre-orders are currently open. Players will assume the role of Aran de Lira, who can forge weapons and face various enemies using a unique combat system. The game features a weapons forging system, allowing customization with different materials and attributes. Key features include tactical combat, over 50 enemy types, and a companion character named Adso who provides insights during gameplay.

BetaBeacon

December 27, 2024

Top 25 best tower defence games for Android phones and tablets

Kingdom Rush is a tower defense game available on iOS and Android, considered the pinnacle of the genre with tight unit balance, intuitive controls, inventive level design, and a comic book aesthetic.

AppWizard

September 8, 2024

God of War Ragnarok is All Set to Be This Year’s Biggest PC Game

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, previously an Xbox exclusive, will now be available on PlayStation. PlayStation has transitioned several first-party titles to PC, including Ratchet and Clank: A Rift Apart, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Ghost of Tsushima. The PC version of Ragnarök will be released on September 19th and features enhancements such as unlimited framerate, 4K resolution, and support for Nvidia DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1, and Intel XESS 1.3. It will also support ultra-widescreen formats and includes increased geometric detail and enhanced lighting and shadows. The game requires 190 GB of storage on PC and is compatible with the Steam Deck. An external PlayStation Network login is required to play, and the PC version will include the free Valhalla DLC. Ragnarök features a one-shot cinematic camera, a focus on the relationship between Kratos and Atreus, and climactic boss battles.

TrendTechie

July 18, 2024

Мой новый фаворит Elden Ring мод заменяет Торрент, козлов, оленей и

The largest expansion to date for Elden Ring, Shadow of the Erdtree, is set to release on June 21st. It promises new enemies, lands, weapons, and a new mount for players to explore the Lands Between.

BetaBeacon

July 8, 2024

SOULS – Ultimate Game Guide, Tips, & Codes – Talk Android

- SOULS has a tile-based combat system with a deck of nine tiles, but players can only deploy five heroes at a time. - Players control the tactical side of the game by choosing the right heroes to deploy and creating deck formations. - Players need to match or surpass the power levels of the enemy deck to win and progress in the game.

BetaBeacon

June 18, 2024

The Best F2P Gacha Games 2024 – Talk Android

- Wuthering Waves is a F2P game that is skill-oriented and rewards players without the need for real-time currency. - Cookie Run Kingdom allows players to earn items without spending money and offers various ways to progress in the game for free. - Punishing Gray Raven offers rare characters and items to players without requiring real money, focusing on PvE content. - RAID: Shadow Legends features multiple F2P champions and resources that can be earned by playing regularly. - Azur Lane is generous with in-game currency rewards and offers a pity system for obtaining rare characters. - Genshin Impact allows players to progress without spending real-time currency and offers free characters and weapons for F2P players.