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April 18, 2025

Get 8 Metroidvanias For Just $14 With This Great PC Game Bundle Deal

Humble Bundle has launched the Return to Metroidvanias Bundle, allowing players to pay what they want for up to eight acclaimed PC titles. Starting at a minimum price, buyers receive two games: Gato Roboto and Monster Sanctuary. At a higher tier, players can access three additional titles: Shantae and the Seven Sirens, Islets, and Astalon: Tears of the Earth. The complete bundle, available at the highest tier, includes all previously mentioned games plus Grime, Berserk Boy, and BioGun. All games are provided as official Steam keys, with most playable on the Steam Deck, although BioGun may have performance issues. The bundle is available until April 30.

BetaBeacon

April 17, 2025

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Jumps onto Android

- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action-packed hack-and-slash platforming game available on Android and iOS devices. - The game offers a free trial version and is currently available for ten dollars until May 5. - It is optimized for touchscreens, compatible with physical mobile controllers, and can be played offline. - The game takes players back to the franchise's side-scrolling origins and follows the story of Sargon on a quest to rescue a royal hostage by defeating bosses and enemies.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

I’m declaring 2025 the year of the ninja: we’re being spoiled with one glorious assassination game after another

The text discusses various ninja-themed video games, highlighting their unique gameplay mechanics and artistic styles. "Ninja Gaiden 2 Black" is noted for its action and dramatic visuals, while "Ninja Gaiden 4" aims to recapture the franchise's glory with impressive graphics. "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound" takes an experimental approach with challenging environments, and "Ninja Five-O" emphasizes acrobatics and puzzle-solving in a vibrant pixel art style. "Shinobi: Art of Vengeance" reimagines the sidescroller genre with fantasy elements, and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown" introduces turn-based strategy. "Assassin's Creed Shadows" offers distinct playstyles, showcasing stealth and precision. Collectively, these games illustrate the adaptability and enduring appeal of the ninja genre in gaming.

AppWizard

April 13, 2025

The Epic Store’s latest free games giveaway includes ‘over $100’ worth of stuff for the Forgotten Realms idle game

Epic Games is offering three free games this week: Arcadegeddon, a cooperative rogue-like shooter developed by IllFonic and launched in 2023, which includes in-game currency; River City Girls, a side-scrolling beat 'em up released in 2019; and Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms, a clicker game inspired by Dungeons and Dragons that includes additional content such as the Lobita the Guardian Familiar pack and 9,760 Platinum. Epic's strategy of giving away free games has reportedly led to increased sales of paid games on the Epic Game Store. Next week's free game will be Botanicula, a microorganism adventure game released in 2012.

AppWizard

April 12, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Showcase offers, Neon bundles, fighting freebies, and more

The Epic Games Store is offering a free copy of River City Girls until April 17, after which Botanicula will be the next free game. Humble has released the Neon Lights game bundle, which includes eight games across three pricing tiers, available for two weeks. Steam is hosting a significant publisher sale from Raw Fury and other discounts. The GOG store has sales on classic titles, indie games, and crafting games, all DRM-free. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

The PC game releases we’re most excited about in April

The PC gaming landscape remains active in April, with notable releases scheduled. Key titles include: - April 1: Koira - Cute puppy adventure - April 2: Bugaboo Pocket - Entomology life-sim - April 3: Sand - Extraction shooter with giant walkers - April 8: South of Midnight - Action-adventure southern folktale - April 8: Burden of Command - Tactical leadership RPG - April 9: Descenders Next - Downhill snowboarding - April 9: Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (early access) - April 10: Crashlands 2 - Open world crafting RPG - April 10: Hollywood Animal - Hollywood studio management - April 10: Steel Seed - Sci-fi stealth action adventure - April 10: The Talos Principle: Reawakened - Unreal 5 remake - April 10: Monaco 2 - Co-op heist sequel - April 14: Repose - Black and white adventure - April 14: Stygian: Outer Gods - Survival horror RPG - April 17: Mandragora - Side-scrolling, dark fantasy RPG - April 17: Phantom Breaker - Pixel art beat'em up - April 17: Tempopo - Rhythmic garden puzzler - April 18: Lunar Remastered Collection - '90s RPG classics - April 22: War Rats: The Rat em Up - April 23: Sunderfolk - Couch co-op RPG - April 23: The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - April 24: Detective Dotson - Crime-solving as a Bollywood hopeful - April 24: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves - April 24: Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero - April 28: Badlands Crew - Offroad battles Additionally, various gaming events are scheduled throughout the month.

BetaBeacon

March 21, 2025

Epic Games Store now offers free Android games every week: Here’s how to claim free title

Players can expect new free games every week from the Epic Games Store on mobile, with the first titles being Super Meat Boy Forever and Eastern Exorcist available for free until March 27.

AppWizard

March 10, 2025

Terror At Oakheart (PC) Review – Video Game News & Reviews

Terror at Oakheart is the latest game from Tainted Pact, diverging from their previous title, Suffer the Night, by focusing on a classic side-scrolling adventure with a retro aesthetic. The game is structured into several chapters and pays homage to slasher films, featuring a storyline where players control a killer named Teddy, who is manipulated by a Lovecraftian creature into committing gruesome acts. Tainted Pact aims to revive the essence of 1990s and early 2000s gaming, emphasizing authenticity and creativity in a market dominated by modern trends. Minimum system requirements include: - OS: Microsoft Windows 7 - Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8GHz / AMD Athlon X2 64 2.4GHz - Memory: 4 MB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 - Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended system requirements include: - Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system - OS: Microsoft Windows 10 - Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz - Memory: 6 MB RAM - Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 - Storage: 4 GB available space The game received a score of 8.5.

AppWizard

March 1, 2025

The new Terminator 2D already looks like the best Terminator game since the Mega Drive, and I’m not kidding

"Terminator 2: Judgement Day" is regarded as a classic Hollywood blockbuster, known for its pacing and action sequences. The Sega Mega Drive 2D adaptation of the film captures key moments such as Arnie's arrival, Sarah Connor's escape, and John Connor's dirtbike chase. The upcoming game "Terminator 2D: No Fate" will launch on September 5, 2025, on the Epic Games Store and Steam, featuring a blend of gameplay styles and a unique narrative that includes original scenarios and multiple endings. A 'making of' featurette is available, showcasing the development team's passion for the project.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

Side-scrolling action game Terminator 2D: NO FATE announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

Reef Entertainment and Bitmap Bureau are releasing the side-scrolling action game Terminator 2D: NO FATE on September 5, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game will have various physical editions, including a Day One Edition, Collector’s Edition, and an Online-Exclusive Edition, each with unique items for collectors. Players will control Sarah Connor and the T-800 to combat the T-1000 and thwart Skynet's plans, featuring a narrative with John Connor leading the Resistance. The game includes classic arcade gameplay, iconic scenes from Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and new storylines, with various gameplay scenarios and enemy types. It will feature 2D sprite artwork, a cinematic soundtrack, and multiple game modes.