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AppWizard
May 8, 2025
From May 8th at 4 PM GMT until May 15th at 4 PM GMT, the Epic Games Store is offering two free games: Deadtime Defenders and Touch Type Tale. Deadtime Defenders, developed and published by Arcane Embers, is a side-scrolling looter shooter RPG where players complete bounties, acquire legendary loot, and fend off waves of monsters while upgrading their gear. Touch Type Tale, developed by Pumpernickel Studio and published by Mythwright, combines real-time strategy with typing mechanics, featuring a rich narrative campaign and online competitive play.
AppWizard
May 7, 2025
NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation has been introduced to enhance the visual experience in several games, including MechWarrior 5: Clans, New World: Aeternum, and Spirit of the North 2. MechWarrior 5: Clans, a spin-off set in the MechWarrior universe, will receive an update with the Ghost Bear: Flash Storm DLC, supporting NVIDIA DLSS 4 for improved frame rates on GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards. New World: Aeternum will launch Season 8 - Season of the Divide, featuring new maps and events, and will integrate NVIDIA DLSS 4 for enhanced visuals and performance. Spirit of the North 2 will support NVIDIA DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation from its launch in two days. Other titles adopting DLSS technology include Bodycam, which has been updated to support DLSS Super Resolution with plans for Frame Generation, and Lost Skies, which launched on Steam Early Access with DLSS Super Resolution. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree and Necrophosis also feature DLSS Super Resolution support.
AppWizard
April 18, 2025
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 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
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
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
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 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.
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