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February 11, 2025

15 indie PC games that will make you forget about AAA titles

- Hades is a roguelike dungeon crawler from Supergiant Games that combines action and storytelling. - Stardew Valley is a farming simulation game featuring pixel art and a soothing soundtrack, allowing players to manage a farm and build relationships. - Neon White is a fast-paced game that mixes first-person shooting and platforming, utilizing cards for moves and featuring vibrant art. - The Long Dark is a survival game set in a post-apocalyptic wilderness, focusing on resource management and strategic decision-making. - Sifu is a martial arts game with an aging mechanic that adds strategy to skill development and combat. - Slay the Spire combines deck-building with roguelike elements, offering easy-to-learn mechanics and challenging gameplay. - Undertale is an RPG known for its unique storytelling and player interaction, featuring quirky characters and memorable dialogue. - Hollow Knight is a Metroidvania game with hand-drawn art, intricate world design, and challenging gameplay that rewards exploration. - Celeste is a platformer that addresses mental health themes while providing challenging gameplay and beautiful pixel art. - Tunic is an adventure game inspired by classic titles, encouraging exploration in a mysterious world filled with secrets. - 1000xResist features a thought-provoking narrative, though its gameplay may not be as polished as others. - Balatro is a humor-infused strategy game developed by a solo creator, known for its addictive gameplay. - Pacific Drive is a driving adventure game set in the Olympic Exclusion Zone, combining exploration with survival elements. - Cocoon is a puzzle game with innovative design and intuitive gameplay, set in beautifully crafted worlds. - Amnesia: The Dark Descent is a horror game that emphasizes atmosphere and psychological tension, redefining the genre.

BetaBeacon

December 28, 2024

Top 5 mobile games of 2024: Stephen’s picks of the year

- In 2024, the author's favorite games included Pocket Necromancer, Yolk Heroes: A Long Tamago, Bella Wants Blood, Guncho, A Little to the Left, Pokemon Go, and Vampire Survivors. - The author enjoys opening packs in Pokemon TCG Pocket and playing games that evoke nostalgia. - The author dislikes clutter and enjoys playing games that are perfect for short bursts of play. - The author is looking forward to adding Dredge and Last Spartan: Glory of Madness to their collection in 2025.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

PC Gamer’s highest review scores of 2024

Concerns about "score inflation" in gaming reviews have been raised, with a score of 90% expected to represent an exceptional game. PC Gamer has not awarded a score higher than 98%, with Baldur's Gate 3 receiving the highest score of 97% in its UK edition. The 2024 Game of the Year Award winners are not included, but the year featured quality titles. Scores and their corresponding games include: - 89%: - Persona 3 Reload - Tekken 8 - Dragon's Dogma 2 - V Rising - Little Kitty, Big City - Lorelai and the Laser Eyes - 90%: - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Shogun Showdown - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Satisfactory - Riven - Animal Well - Granblue Fantasy: Relink - 91%: - Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake - Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance - Wild Bastards - Balatro - 92%: - Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Factorio: Space Age - 94%: - Caves of Qud - 95%: - Not specified in the provided text.

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

You should definitely grab today’s free Epic Store giveaway: this ‘dicebuilder’ might quietly be the best freebie of the season

Epic Games is offering a selection of free games during the holiday season, including notable titles like Death Stranding and Vampire Survivors. One of the highlighted free games is Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles, a deckbuilding game developed by a small indie team in São Paulo, Brazil. Astrea features a unique gameplay mechanic that replaces cards with dice and includes a system called Virtues, which are character-specific abilities activated by taking Corruption damage. The game has received an 80% review score from PC Gamer and offers a balance of risk and strategy, where players can wager lives for upgrades. Astrea was released on PC in September 2023 and has received updates to enhance replayability, including rebalancing and mod support. It is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store.

BetaBeacon

December 19, 2024

Level Up Your Playtime: The Best Android Games You Need to Play Right Now

- Mobile gaming offers unique and immersive experiences for gamers on Google Play. - Popular titles like Minecraft and indie gems like Balatro are thriving in 2024. - There is a wide variety of Android games available, from RPGs to shooters to sandbox adventures. - Players can vote for the best Android games to help shape the gaming landscape for fellow mobile gamers.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

The 25 Most Wanted PC Games Of 2025–And Beyond–Revealed

The PC Gaming Show revealed the Most Wanted PC games for 2025 and beyond, determined by over 80 industry experts. Grand Theft Auto VI ranked fifth, below the top three spots. The list includes 25 titles, with varying release dates, including eight marked as “TBD” and seven promising a release in “2025.” The Thing: Remastered was already released prior to the event. Notable titles and their details include: - 25) Judas - TBD, narrative-driven first-person shooter. - 24) Killing Floor 3 - Early 2025, co-op horde shooter. - 23) Control 2 - TBD, sequel to the original Control. - 22) Crescent County - TBD, life simulation game. - 21) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - January 2025, narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. - 20) Perfect Dark - TBD, reimagining of the classic game. - 19) Menace - 2025, tactical sci-fi gameplay. - 18) Mafia: The Old Country - 2025, prequel to the Mafia series. - 17) Dune: Awakening - Early 2025, open-world survival MMO. - 16) Witchbrook - TBD, 2D pixel art game. - 15) Skate. - 2025, free-to-play skating game. - 14) Project 007 - TBD, James Bond game. - 13) Atomfall - March 27, 2025, alternate timeline exploration game. - 12) Light No Fire - TBD, survival game. - 11) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - TBD, remake of Snake Eater. - 10) The Thing: Remastered - Out now, revitalized horror game. - 9) Wanderstop - March 2025, indie game with complex narrative. - 8) Avowed - February 18, 2025, first-person fantasy RPG. - 7) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - February 4, 2025, sequel to medieval RPG. - 6) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - 2025, sequel to Death Stranding. - 5) Grand Theft Auto VI - 2025, anticipated next installment in the series. - 4) Slay the Spire 2 - 2025, sequel to the deck-building roguelike. - 3) Monster Hunter Wilds - February 28, 2025, new entry in the monster-slaying genre. - 2) DOOM: The Dark Ages - 2025, prequel exploring the origins of the Doom Slayer. - 1) Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - February 11, 2025, return of the 4X strategy game.

AppWizard

November 18, 2024

The Best PC Games (You Should Be Playing)

This second half of the year has seen a variety of PC game releases, prompting a revisit of the Best PC Games feature. The selection includes blockbuster hits, indie titles, multiplayer adventures, and expansions, while previous selections from 2023 and 2022 remain valuable and are available at discounts. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - Genre: Action - Similar: Space Marine, Gears of War, Evil West - Graphics: Beautiful - Gameplay: Third-person shooter, hack 'n' slash, optional multiplayer modes Tactical Breach Wizards - Genre: Turn-based tactics - Similar: Into the Breach, XCOM 2, Invisible, Inc - Graphics: Simple, satisfying - Gameplay: Strategy, isometric view, upgradable characters, level editor Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred - Genre: Rogue-like bullet-hell - Similar: Soulstone Survivors, 20 Minutes Till Dawn, Brotato - Graphics: Retro 8-bit style - Gameplay: Autoshooter, top-down, addictive Card Game - Genre: Card game - Similar: Poker Quest: Swords and Spades, Dicey Dungeons, Slay the Spire - Graphics: Simple - Gameplay: Deckbuilder, roguelike Silent Hill 2 - Genre: Survival horror - Similar: Silent Hill series, Resident Evil games, Alan Wake - Graphics: Modern overhaul, ray tracing - Gameplay: Third-person view, puzzles, shooter Black Myth: Wukong - Genre: Action role-playing - Similar: God of War, Star Wars Jedi games, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Nioh 2 - Graphics: Exceptional visuals - Gameplay: Soulslike elements, combat-focused, RPG-light Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Genre: Role-playing game - Similar: Final Fantasy XVI, Final Fantasy 7 remakes, Tales of Arise, Kingdom Hearts III - Graphics: Stunning visuals - Gameplay: Real-time fighting with pause, AI companions, choice and consequence, puzzles, exploration, leveling, relationship building.

AppWizard

November 15, 2024

Here are the nominees for PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will be broadcast on December 5 at 12 pm PST / 8 pm GMT across platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The show will feature a countdown of the 25 Most Wanted games, selected by a panel called The Council, which includes game developers and content creators. The selection process begins with a long list of over 100 unreleased games, narrowed down based on criteria such as game profile, premise, and creative direction. Only games set to release before January 1, 2025, or currently in Early Access are eligible. The final list is determined through a voting process using a 1-5 scale, factoring in Release Certainty and total votes. The nominees for the Most Wanted 2024 include titles such as Path of Exile 2, Deltarune, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Grand Theft Auto 6, among others.

AppWizard

October 18, 2024

Outersloth partners with Slay the Spire maker Casey Yano

Innersloth's publishing division, Outersloth, has partnered with Casey Yano, the creator of Slay the Spire, to enhance the indie gaming landscape. Yano will collaborate with another undisclosed indie developer, and Outersloth has secured funding from these developers, although financial details are not disclosed. Outersloth is expanding its portfolio with 13 games in development. Community manager Victoria Tran stated that Yano and the anonymous developer will evaluate game pitches, and any funded games will be credited accordingly. The partnership allows Yano and the other developer to contribute financially, increasing Outersloth's funding capabilities for new games.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.