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AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Minecoins vs. Free Mods: Is Premium Minecraft Content Worth Paying For?

Minecraft allows players to create and explore a vast world using blocks. Players often seek new experiences after repetitive gameplay, leading to a choice between using Minecoins or free mods. Free mods offer infinite content at no cost but require effort to install and manage, particularly for those on consoles or mobile devices. Mods can introduce various features like dragons or minimaps but exist outside the official game framework. Minecoins are the official in-game currency that allows players to purchase vetted content such as worlds, texture packs, and skins, providing convenience and reliability. This option is appealing to casual gamers or those who prefer a hassle-free experience. Players can choose between Minecoins for a seamless experience or free mods for customization and experimentation. Many players use both, combining mods for extensive changes and Minecoins for quick enhancements. The choice depends on individual preferences and playstyles.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

4 years after being delisted, Lost Planet 2 finally got a Steam update to remove Games for Windows Live—but it also removed online multiplayer and blew up everyone’s saves

Lost Planet 2, a sci-fi third-person shooter from Capcom, was removed from Steam in 2021 due to issues with the discontinued Games for Windows Live (GFWL). A recent update lifted GFWL but disrupted online multiplayer functionality and erased local save files. Initially launched in 2007, GFWL aimed to merge multiplayer services for PC but ultimately failed, leading to many games, including Lost Planet 2, being left in disrepair. Despite being delisted, players found ways to keep the game alive, though installation issues hindered the multiplayer experience. Guides have emerged to revert the game to its previous state to restore GFWL. There is speculation that Capcom may be working on a comprehensive Steamworks update, as the game has not reappeared in Steam listings.

BetaBeacon

May 29, 2025

Samsung prepares Game Booster for One UI 8 with huge feature-packed update

The Game Booster app has a new feature called "Max boost" that adjusts settings for maximum performance during gaming.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

Ex-Dragon Age lead hopes Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 pulls an ‘Expedition 33 or Baldur’s Gate 3’ by leaning into the combat-light, roleplaying-heavy gameplay of the tabletop version

Fraser Brown from PC Gamer has reignited optimism among fans for the sequel, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2, following a recent preview. David Gaider, known for his work on Dragon Age, has also expressed enthusiasm for the original game and hopes for the sequel, envisioning it as a deep RPG that captures the political intrigue and character-driven narratives of the tabletop experience. Gaider emphasizes the importance of character relationships over combat in the tabletop version and desires a game that fully embraces these elements. Fraser's preview describes Bloodlines 2 as a mix of chaotic action and intricate storytelling, featuring visceral encounters and complex moral dilemmas, while also providing rich roleplaying opportunities and engaging character interactions.

BetaBeacon

May 28, 2025

Subnautica Is Coming to Android: Time to Dive into the World Beneath the Blue

Subnautica, a survival game from 2018, is being released on Android and iOS as a premium game without ads or in-app purchases. The developers have rebuilt the interface for touchscreens and ensured that players can enjoy the full game experience, including exploring an alien underwater world, surviving in different modes, and encountering terrifying creatures. The game officially launches on July 8, and interested players can pre-register on Google Play and the App Store for early access.

BetaBeacon

May 27, 2025

Subnautica is coming to Android, and you won’t have to wait long to dive in

Subnautica, the hit action-survival game from 2018, is coming to Android and iOS on July 8. The game will include all modes, such as Survival, Freedom, and Creative, and will have full controller compatibility. Players can pre-register for the game to receive a 10% discount off the original price.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

Turn-Based Tactical RPG Critical Shift Announced For PC & Consoles

Indie game developer Rhinotales Studio has announced their new game, Critical Shift, a hardcore turn-based tactical RPG set in an Antarctic research station. Players lead a squad of elite agents to investigate a distress call from ICE-1 Station, where communications have ceased. The game features a tactical combat system that emphasizes positioning and weapon range, allowing players to adapt their strategies in real-time. It includes over 30 levels with unique challenges, a story-driven narrative crafted by writer Guilty Three, and will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation, though a release date has not been announced.

AppWizard

May 21, 2025

Fanatical’s May Madness Sale Is Here To Bolster Your Steam Backlog Before Summer

Fanatical's May Madness sale offers significant discounts on a wide range of PC games until June 1. The Star Wars Collection, featuring 14 classic titles, is available for .49, a nearly 80% discount from its regular price of .99. A Spin to Win promotion allows customers spending or more on a single order to win bonus games and coupon codes, with every order also receiving a 5% discount code for future purchases. Other notable deals include Alien: Isolation - The Collection for .31 (originally .99), Helldivers 2 for .49 (down from .99), Frostpunk 2 for .49 (originally .99), and Persona 3 Reload for .49 (was .99). Additional titles include Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 at a discounted price (original price not specified) and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II for .79 (originally .99). Non-RPG options include Dynasty Warriors: Origins for .39 (was .99) and the Capcom Fighting Collection 2 for .79 (originally .99). All games purchased are delivered as official keys for platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

The 14 most underappreciated games of the last year that you shouldn’t have ignored

Skin Deep: Released on December 5th, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (771); Peak player count: 953. Loco Motive: Released on November 21st, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (659); Peak player count: 336. Straftat: Released on October 24th, 2024; Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (7523); Peak player count: 960; Price: Free on Steam. Penny’s Big Breakaway: Released on February 21st, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (800); Peak player count: 228. Solium Infernum: Released on February 22, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (1,362); Peak player count: 1,108. MechWarrior 5: Clans: Released on October 17th, 2024; Steam reviews: Mostly Positive (4303); Peak player count: 5,548. Xenotilt: Released on November 12th, 2024; Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (594); Peak player count: 81. Anton Blast: Released on December 3rd, 2024; Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (2919); Peak player count: 1,104. The Thaumaturge: Released on March 4th, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (2866); Peak player count: 2,733. Still Wakes the Deep: Released on June 18th, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (5639); Peak player count: 729. Dungeons of Hinterberg: Released on July 18th, 2024; Steam reviews: Very Positive (1597); Peak player count: 486. Drova: Forsaken Kin: Released on October 15th, 2024; Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (6618); Peak player count: 2,717. 1000xRESIST: Released on May 9th, 2024; Steam reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (3471); Peak player count: 278.

AppWizard

May 17, 2025

‘Murderbot,’ ‘The Brutalist,’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ ‘Duster,’ and the best to stream this weekend

Apple TV+ has released a new sci-fi series titled "Murderbot," adapted from Martha Wells’ "Murderbot Diaries." The show features Alexander Skarsgård as a self-aware cyborg tasked with protecting scientists on an uninhabited planet while secretly binge-watching a space opera. The first two episodes are now available for streaming. FX's "Welcome to Wrexham," a docuseries about a Welsh football club owned by Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, returns for its fourth season on Hulu. " Duster," an action drama set in the 1970s, stars Josh Holloway and is now streaming on Max. Amazon's "Overcompensating," a college comedy created by and starring Benito Skinner, follows a closeted freshman and his outsider friend on a journey of self-discovery, with all eight episodes available on Prime Video. "The Brutalist," a historical drama starring Adrien Brody, is now streaming on Max after winning three Academy Awards. The Apple TV+ documentary "Deaf President Now!" recounts a 1988 protest at Gallaudet University for a Deaf president, directed by Nyle DiMarco and Davis Guggenheim. "The Quilters," a documentary short about incarcerated men making quilts for foster children, is available on Netflix. The "Minecraft Movie," featuring Jack Black, is now available for purchase on Amazon. Disney's live-action "Snow White" can now be watched on VOD platforms despite previous controversies surrounding its production.