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There's a Bloodlines story you haven't played, and it's one of my favorite VTM games ever made
AppWizard
December 28, 2025

There’s a Bloodlines story you haven’t played, and it’s one of my favorite VTM games ever made

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, released by Troika in 2004, is a significant title in the RPG genre. Santa Monica By Night is a flash game developed during the 'Vampire Jam' by Martyna 'Outstar' Zych and 'Memoriesin8bit' in just seven days. It features a pixelated reimagining of Los Angeles where players assume the role of a Thinblood searching for Vincent Lenz. The game includes branching narratives, multiple endings, and easter eggs, designed as a fan fiction project inspired by Bloodlines. Outstar aimed to create a narrative that connects newcomers with the setting while highlighting differences for returning fans. The game captures familiar locations and mechanics from Bloodlines, and players can experience various endings that reflect themes of hopelessness and loss. A secret ending was added post-jam, providing closure to the game's love story.
id Software released its first game 35 years ago today — Commander Keen title showcased John Carmack’s breakthrough side-scroller engine
AppWizard
December 15, 2025

id Software released its first game 35 years ago today — Commander Keen title showcased John Carmack’s breakthrough side-scroller engine

Today marks 35 years since the release of Commander Keen in Invasion of the Vorticons - Episode 1: Marooned on Mars, a DOS game that contributed to the formation of id Software. John Carmack's development of smooth scrolling on PCs was a significant achievement during the Enhanced Graphics Adapter era, initially intended for a port of Super Mario Bros. 3. The success of Commander Keen led Carmack and his colleagues to leave Softdisk and establish Ideas from the Deep, which became id Software. The Commander Keen trilogy laid the groundwork for id Software's transition into 3D rendering, culminating in the release of Wolfenstein 3D in 1992 and Doom in 1993. This period marked a shift in PC hardware from 486 to Pentium processors and the rise of dedicated 3D graphics cards. Nvidia introduced the GeForce 256 at the end of the 1990s, with Quake III Arena being one of the first titles to utilize this technology.
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AppWizard
December 12, 2025

Everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 — Xbox, gaming handhelds, PC, and more

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the Game of the Year award at The Game Awards 2025. Decrepit, an indie title from Frame Interactive, is set to launch on PS5 and Steam in 2027. Audiomech, a bullet hell shooter by Dylan Fitterer, will have a free demo available on Steam starting December 12. PRAGMATA, an action-packed sci-fi adventure from CAPCOM, is scheduled for release on April 24, 2026, with preorders open and a demo available on Steam. Solasta 2 will enter Early Access on Steam on March 12, 2026. TankRat, a vehicular action game, is set for a Spring 2026 release on Steam. Bradley the Badger, an action platformer, is available for wishlisting on Steam. Stupid Never Dies, a zombie-themed game, is planned for release in 2026 on Steam and PS5. Casey Hudson is developing a new Star Wars RPG set in the Old Republic era. Larian Studios announced Divinity, a project larger than Baldur's Gate 3. 4:LOOP, a co-op game from Bad Robot, will release on PC and PS5. Ontos, a spiritual successor to SOMA, is slated for a 2026 release on Steam and PS5. South of Midnight, winner of the Games for Impact award, will be available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 in Spring 2026. Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game, is set to launch on Steam in 2026. Exodus, an RPG from Wizards of the Coast, is expected in Early 2027. WARLOCK, a dark fantasy action-adventure game, will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PS5. Control Resonant, a sequel to Control, will be available in 2026. Gang of Dragon is an upcoming action game from the developers of Yakuza. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release on May 29, 2026. Tomb Raider: Catalyst is expected in 2027, while a reimagining titled Legacy of Atlantis will launch in 2026. Forest 3 is in development with limited details. Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred expansion will launch on April 28, 2026. Hogwarts Legacy is available for free on the Epic Games Store until December 18. No Law, an open-world shooter, is set for release on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PS5. Total War: Warhammer 40,000 is available for wishlist on Steam. ACE COMBAT 8: WINGS OF THEVE will launch in 2026. Star Wars: Galactic Racer is scheduled for release in 2026. The Wind Awakening is set for release on December 23 for multiple platforms. Phantom Blade Zero will launch on PC and PS5 on September 9, 2026. Mega Man: Dual Override is set to release in 2027. Highguard, a free-to-play multiplayer FPS, will launch on January 26, 2026.
Grab this Sekiro-style Metroidvania and six other great Steam Deck games for just $15, saving you over $156
AppWizard
December 3, 2025

Grab this Sekiro-style Metroidvania and six other great Steam Deck games for just $15, saving you over $156

Seven Steam Deck games are available through this month's Humble Choice subscription, including Nine Sols and Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name. The Steam Deck remains the top handheld gaming PC, with seven out of eight titles in the bundle receiving Steam Deck Verified or Playable ratings. The subscription costs .99 / £11.49 per month, providing access to eight games valued at .92 on Steam. The games included are: 1. Nine Sols - Steam Deck Verified 2. Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name - Steam Deck Verified 3. Streets of Rage 4 - Steam Deck Verified 4. Lost Skies - Unsupported 5. Intravenous II - Steam Deck Playable 6. Dungeon Tycoon - Steam Deck Playable 7. Beholder Conductor - Steam Deck Verified 8. Godlike Burger - Steam Deck Verified Lost Skies does not fully support the Steam Deck, but can be played with keyboard and mouse controls.
Side-scrolling action adventure game Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork announced for PC
AppWizard
November 29, 2025

Side-scrolling action adventure game Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork announced for PC

Publisher room6 and developer Stesan Games are set to release the side-scrolling action-adventure game Avemary Rocket: Captain Patchwork on PC via Steam in 2026. The game features a spaceship named The Patchwork, where players must navigate and maintain the vessel while uncovering its secrets. Key features include intuitive side-scrolling gameplay, 2D pixel art, maintenance tasks during a journey to Earth, real-time gameplay with time constraints, and multiple endings. The development team includes Shuhei Miyazawa, Pixel, and Masashi Kimura. An announcement trailer is available.
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (PC) Review
AppWizard
November 21, 2025

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game (PC) Review

Terrifier: The ARTcade Game, developed by Relevo, is a tribute to the smash-em-up genre of the 1980s and 1990s, featuring a variety of game modes including classic arcade, story mode, versus, and boss rush. Players can choose from four characters: Art the Clown, the Little Pale Girl, Victoria Heyes, and Burke the orderly, each with unique abilities. The gameplay includes side-scrolling action, power-ups, and environmental interactions, with a structure of enemy tiers leading to challenging bosses. The soundtrack is created by Cody Carpenter, and the game includes visual effects reminiscent of retro gaming. It is available on Steam, PS5, and Nintendo Switch, with a standard edition priced at .99 and a limited edition at .99, which includes additional items.
Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series
AppWizard
November 6, 2025

Amazon reveals its latest slate of free PC games for Prime members, including entries from the Borderlands and Fallout series

Amazon is offering a lineup of thirteen free games for Prime members throughout November, including Fallout 76 and New Tales from the Borderlands. Prime members can claim New Tales from the Borderlands via the Amazon Luna platform. Fallout 76 will have a significant free update in December. Other games available include Another World: 20th Anniversary Edition, Fort Solis, Dark City: Kyiv Collector's Edition, PlateUp!, Dungeons & Dragons: Krynn Series, Dream Tactics, Big Adventure: Trip to Europe 6 Collector's Edition, and Gunslugs.
Thousands Of PC Games Are Discounted For Fanatical's Birthday Bash Sale
AppWizard
November 5, 2025

Thousands Of PC Games Are Discounted For Fanatical’s Birthday Bash Sale

Fanatical's Birthday Bash sale is currently live, offering discounts on hundreds of PC games. Highlights include Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for .49, Fellowship for .24, and Silent Hill 2: Digital Deluxe Edition for .19. Customers spending or more will receive a complimentary mystery game or coupon code. Other discounted titles include Cronos: The New Dawn, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Digimon Story Time Stranger for .79, Persona 5: Royal for .59, Metaphor: ReFantazio for .59, and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth for .89. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion are also on sale. All games are delivered as official keys, primarily unlocking via Steam.
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