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April 24, 2025

PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Vampire: The Masquerade

PC Gamer features an exclusive look at The Chinese Room's RPG, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, including gameplay and developer interviews. The issue also covers Raccoon Logic Studios Inc.'s game, Revenge of the Savage Planet, showcasing new alien worlds and screenshots. Additional content includes a humorous piece on Surgeon Simulator, a group test of rapid trigger keyboards, a revisit of Crysis, a new diary series for Bloodlines, a guide for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II mods, an exploration of SCP: Secret Laboratory’s chat features, survival strategies for Atomfall, and a look at Half-Life 2 RTX. Issue 409 is available in stores and digitally.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

The United Nations asked Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead if it’d give a talk on psychological manipulation: ‘Could we brainwash an entire community to fight for a fascist state? … Would we be okay with that? Turns out, yeah’

Helldivers 2 is a game that combines humor and irony with chaotic battle scenarios, inspired by Starship Troopers. Players act as expendable soldiers fighting for a democratic ideal against giant bugs, with comedic elements such as supply drops accidentally harming teammates. Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt described the game as a self-aware commentary on players being pawns in a larger scheme. The game features patriotic visuals reminiscent of the U.S., EU, and UN, alongside aesthetics from totalitarian regimes. The satirical nature of Helldivers 2 has resonated with players, who enjoy roleplaying in its absurd universe. The game employs a live service model that introduces new challenges, maintaining entertainment amidst overwhelming odds. Helldivers 2 is available on Steam for .99.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

Helldivers 2’s first licensed crossover is also Killzone’s official debut on PC, sort of

Arrowhead Games has announced a licensed crossover for Helldivers 2 with the Killzone franchise, allowing players to access weapons, armor, and cosmetics inspired by Killzone's stormtroopers through the Helldivers Superstore. There are rumors of a unique Killzone-themed reward linked to the ongoing Galactic War. The collaboration has sparked mixed reactions from the gaming community, particularly regarding pricing and downloadable content for primary weapons. The second phase of the crossover is set to release on December 23rd, and Arrowhead has indicated potential for more collaborations in the future.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Casual and cute exploration in Revenge of the Savage Planet

Revenge of the Savage Planet, developed by Raccoon Logic, is set to launch in May 2025 for PC and consoles. It is a sequel to Journey to the Savage Planet, originally released in 2020. The game features Martin Tweed, CEO of Kindred Aerospace, and introduces a new antagonist, Gunther Harrison, CEO of Alta Interglobal. Players will explore and colonize multiple planets, facing challenges and engaging in resource gathering and crafting. The game is designed for approximately 15 to 20 hours of gameplay, with solo and co-op options. It will feature three distinct endings and has been developed by a team of around 30 with a budget of under a million.

AppWizard

October 16, 2024

Cats Vote blends resource management with political satire

Cat's Vote is a resource management simulation game developed by Danar Kayfi, set to launch on Steam next month. The game combines themes of cats and politics, allowing players to manage resources for a feline family while participating in elections that influence their living conditions. A demo is currently available during the Steam Next Fest, which runs until October 21st. The game was originally conceived during the 2017 Game Zanga game jam and has been revisited for its formal release in 2024. Danar Kayfi will also attend Pocket Gamer Connects Jordan on November 9th and 10th.

AppWizard

October 4, 2024

Can ‘Minecraft’ Be Cinema? Fans of ‘Parkour Civilization’ Sure Think So

A YouTube commenter named @santana4766 praised a film titled Parkour Civilization, created by Minecraft content creator Evbo, for its storyline, foreshadowing, character development, and world building. The film, which has gained significant popularity with nearly 28 million views, presents a Kafkaesque scenario where Evbo, as a "noob," must navigate a society ruled by parkour experts. It addresses themes of social hierarchy and economic disparity through humor and satire. Despite being removed from Letterboxd, fans argue for its recognition as a legitimate independent film. In June, Evbo released a sequel titled “Minecraft but I survive AGAIN in PARKOUR CIVILIZATION [FULL MOVIE].”

AppWizard

September 24, 2024

Surely ‘Marines vs God’ is the game name of the year

Marines Vs God is an eight-player PvP game developed by the Marines Vs God Team, where seven players act as marines and one player controls a colossal disembodied hand representing God. The gameplay involves marines completing missions on a planet with a bomb that threatens to explode, while the God player uses spells to hinder them. Players can betray their teammates and ally with God, adding strategic depth. The game features various modes, including one God against multiple marines and one God teaming up with a marine. A demo is set for release in 2025, showcasing one map and unique gameplay perspectives. The game aims to blend humor with competitive gameplay, offering a lighthearted yet engaging experience.

Winsage

July 20, 2024

The ‘Fake’ CrowdStrike Worker Who Crippled Windows Users Worldwide

Vincent Flibustier's viral photo sparked an online frenzy after he posted an altered, AI-generated photo claiming to be a Crowdstrike employee responsible for a global IT outage. The photo quickly gained nearly 4 lakh likes and was shared by over 36,000 users. However, Vincent is actually a satirical writer running a parody news site. The global IT outage was caused by a faulty update to an anti-virus program 'Falcon Sensor' by CrowdStrike, resulting in widespread tech outages for companies using Microsoft's Windows operating system.

AppWizard

July 7, 2024

Here’s a game where you’re a fantasy dungeon’s put-upon janitor

Mops & Mobs is an upcoming game that combines dungeon crawler, visual novel, and satire genres. The game allows players to take on the role of a janitor in a fantasy dungeon, caring for monsters, cleaning up after adventurers, and helping the Dungeon Master. Rat King Entertainment, a German indie duo, is behind the game, which can be found on Steam with a demo available.