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May 14, 2026

A new Far Far West update slices its grind in half, and stamps out Joker hoarding

The developer Evil Raptor has released a significant update for the team shooter Far Far West, which includes an overhaul of the Prestige system to reduce grind time by halving the required experience gains and restructuring the unlocking process for Joker and upgrade slots. Players can now prestige heroes and weapons up to level 15 and unlock an additional bonus upgrade slot, totaling six. Jokers will now be instanced per player to improve resource distribution, and players can share Jokers without triggering healing effects. The drop rate of Jokers has been adjusted based on team size. Balance changes include increased ammo for the Bow, a damage buff for Dual Revolvers, and a doubled Fire Rate upgrade for the Minigun. The Overblast modifier has been nerfed, and adjustments have been made to enemy types for better balance. The update also features bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and new options for players in the lobby. The update is now live, and players are encouraged to provide feedback through official channels.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

This week in PC games: Subnautica 2 early access, a Battlestar Galactica roguelite, and Directive 8020 disproving the old saying about space and screaming

Edwin, the news editor, has chosen to spend his morning away from work, avoiding the usual adventure involving the Maw. Upcoming PC game releases include: - Outbound: A crafting-centric van life simulator. - Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes: A roguelite strategy game. - Greenhearth Necromancer: A semi-idle sim combining urban farming and magic. - Don't Panic! It is Just Turbulence: A co-op experience navigating a cockpit. Notable horror and adventure titles set to release are: - Directive 8020: A horror game set in a sci-fi space colony. - Call of the Elder Gods: A Lovecraftian-themed sequel to Call of the Sea. - Elfie: A Sand Plan: A creative game about building sandcastles. Significant developments in gaming include: - Subnautica 2: Launching in early access after legal challenges. - Hotel Architect: Officially launching after a successful early access period. - RoadOut: A pixel art action-RPG combining shooting mechanics with driving. - American Truck Simulator – Illinois: An expansion completing Route 66. - The Caribou Trail: A narrative-driven game about World War I soldiers. Julian is looking forward to transitioning away from Trello, the guides team is focused on Subnautica 2, and Mark is engaged with a racing title under embargo.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

There are dozens of us! The best third-person shooter of all time sees HUGE* player spike on Steam after Capcom’s Pragmata

Phil Savage, Editor-in-Chief of PC Gamer, rated the game Vanquish at 80% in his review, stating that beyond its core gameplay loop, there isn't much to the game. Vanquish has seen a 34.8% increase in peak players on Steam over the past month, with an additional 16 players engaging with the game, and a 52.9% rise in average daily player count, equating to 26 more players each day. The game is currently available at a 70% discount. Historical data shows that spikes in player activity for Vanquish have occurred periodically, particularly in September 2024, September 2025, and February of this year.