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September 26, 2025

Grab V Rising at a fangtastically low price, thanks to this great bundle

V Rising is a survival game that combines vampiric lore with sandbox elements, focusing on base-building and boss hunting, with the ultimate goal of confronting Dracula. The game features isometric design, RPG elements for character progression, and encounters with powerful foes called V Blood carriers. Currently, V Rising and its Sinister Evolution DLC are available for .50/£12.50 through a Fanatical bundle, which is the lowest price ever for the game. To access this deal, players must purchase at least two games totaling .99/£24.99. The Supreme Collection includes various titles, such as Dead Island 2 and High on Life. Upcoming titles like Bloodlines 2 are anticipated in the vampire gaming niche.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

With Baldur’s Gate 3’s DnD roleplaying and the tactical battles of Into the Breach, I’ve never played anything like this Art Deco RPG

Players are transported to a reimagined New York in 1939, featuring anti-gravity technology, in the debut role-playing game Aether and Iron by Seismic Squirrel. Players assume the role of Gia, a smuggler, who embarks on a mission with a young scientist named Nellie. The game utilizes a unique dice mechanic for decision-making, allowing players to specialize in attributes like Brass, Hustle, or Smarts. Choices made during gameplay can have significant consequences, creating a sense of tension. The game includes vehicle combat in a turn-based format, inspired by fast-paced car chases, and offers customization options for vehicles. Aether and Iron combines turn-based strategy with visual novel elements and features a richly crafted world with a captivating art style and branching narrative. The game is set to be released in 2026.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Mio: Memories in Orbit has all the wonder of playing Inside for the first time and its devs are working hard to make it even better

Players assume the role of Mio, who awakens aboard a vast technological ark drifting through the cosmos. The game involves exploration and encounters with various enemies and powerful guardians that hold pieces of the spaceship's past. Gameplay mechanics include platforming and combat, with players acquiring abilities like a grappling hook and a glider. Mio is currently in its demo phase, generating excitement among players, with positive feedback on the art direction, boss fights, and soundtrack. Some minor bugs have been reported, but most players are enjoying the demo and expressing enthusiasm on the game's Discord server.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

This week in PC games: Elden Ring Nightreign and a giantess dating sim

The author woke up at 6 AM on a bank holiday and observed a squirrel in a treehouse. A wave of new PC games is set to launch this week, including: - May 27: - Sol Cesto: A caffeinated roguelike in Steam early access with a unique art style. - Small Spaces: An interior design toolkit for small apartments. - May 28: - To A T: An adventure game featuring a boy in a T-pose and a sandwich-making giraffe. - Kabuto Park: A creature collector inspired by beetle battles. - May 29: - Islands & Trains: A sandbox city builder. - May 30: - Debugging Hero: An ARPG with a magical sword that allows players to manipulate enemy stats. - Deadly Quiet: An immersive sim and 4-player co-op horror game. - Doodle Empires: A strategy game where players draw their own territories. The author also mentioned needing to attend to a squirrel funeral and clean up a mess caused by the Snickers bar.