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AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The best PC games of 2025 (that don’t need a graphics card)

In 2025, several innovative games have emerged that cater to players without high-end graphics requirements. - 9 Kings: An early access game focused on base-building and strategy, where players construct armies on limited tiles and face randomized enemies. - Pipstrello and the Cursed Yoyo: A vibrant adventure game reminiscent of Game Boy Advance titles, featuring real-time combat and puzzles, with a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. - So to Speak: A gamified language learning puzzle game that helps players learn Japanese vocabulary and culture. - The Roottrees are Dead: An investigative game exploring a plane crash mystery, combining genealogy and drama, now available in a remastered version on Steam. - Cast N Chill: A relaxing fishing game with pixel art aesthetics, allowing players to catch and document various fish. - Wizordum: A fast-paced action game that mixes first-person shooter mechanics with spell-slinging, featuring a level editor. - Glass Cannon: A physics-based puzzle game with roguelike elements, where players shoot at enemies with limited bullets. - Urban Myth Dissolution Center: A psychic investigator game with retro aesthetics and a narrative inspired by Japanese horror. - Chronicles of the Wolf: A side-scrolling action game set during the Beast of Gévaudan attacks, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. - Desktop Survivors 98: A survival game featuring Clippy in a whimsical digital landscape, paying homage to early computing days.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Luma Island – Pirates Update (PC) Review

Luma Island is a farming simulation game that allows players to escape from mundane life by purchasing a small farm on an island. The game features a simple narrative where players transition from an office job to rural living, focusing on the joys of farming without complex storylines. It offers gameplay mechanics that include freedom to mine, chop, and cultivate land without stamina or inventory limits, promoting creativity. A rudimentary quest system and a "Profession" system enhance gameplay, allowing players to unlock unique craftables. The recent Pirates update introduced a new area, "Pirates Cove," with minigames, new enemies, and a Shipwright profession. The game's aesthetic combines high-resolution, lower-poly graphics with a tranquil soundtrack, creating an inviting atmosphere.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Epic Games Store’s First Free Game of Summer Is a Good One

From June 26 to July 3, 2023, Epic Games Store users can download the open-world exploration game Sable for free. Developed by Shedworks and published by Raw Fury, Sable was released in 2021 and is available on PC, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PS5. The game has Metacritic scores between 71 and 76, with an Epic Games Store user rating of 4.5 out of 5 and an 87% approval rating on Steam. The main storyline takes approximately 7 to 8 hours to complete, while side quests can extend gameplay to 15 to 16 hours, and completionists may spend up to 24 hours. Normally, Sable costs .99 on the Epic Games Store, and users can keep the game permanently once claimed with a free Epic Games Store account.

BetaBeacon

June 26, 2025

Persona 5: The Phantom X is Now Available for Steam, Android, and iOS –

Persona 5: The Phantom X is now available for Steam, Android, and iOS.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Steam Makes Sci-fi Game Free for Everyone

Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi, a sci-fi game released in 2016, is now available for free on PC until June 26. It is a sequel to Episode I and is normally priced at .99. The game has received 426 user reviews on Steam, with an 89 percent rating, earning a classification of “Very Positive.” The story follows Captain Pilgrim on a journey with various passengers, involving a shadowy government organization. Gameplay lasts a couple of hours and features straightforward fetch quest puzzles. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as “Unknown.”

AppWizard

June 21, 2025

“Jaws” Turns 50, “Frozen” Stage Musical, “Minecraft” At Home: Here’s What To Watch This Weekend

“K-Pop Demon Hunters” is an animated film on Netflix featuring a girl group that also serves as demon hunters, with talents including Arden Cho and Ahn Hyo-seop. “Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical” on Disney+ is a musical adaptation of the film, featuring original songs by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and includes a puppeteered Olaf. “A Minecraft Movie” on HBO Max, starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black, has grossed nearly a billion dollars at the box office, aided by a viral TikTok meme and interactive screenings. “28 Years Later,” directed by Danny Boyle and featuring Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer, revives the zombie genre. “Jaws,” celebrating its 50th anniversary on Peacock, is a classic thriller that established summer blockbusters and key marketing strategies in the film industry.

AppWizard

June 20, 2025

007 First Light: All the key details on IO Interactive’s upcoming stealth action game

IO Interactive has revealed details about their upcoming stealth action game, 007 First Light, featuring a young James Bond. The game, previously known as "Project 007," was showcased in a trailer during Sony's June State of Play event. In the game, Bond is depicted as a 26-year-old still developing his skills after a heroic act in Iceland, with a backstory that includes a tragic loss at age 11. The narrative involves Bond's mission to capture rogue agent 009, described as a master manipulator, and will take players to various global locations, including Slovakia and Vietnam. Familiar characters from the Bond universe, such as M, Q, and Moneypenny, will appear. The gameplay will combine third-person stealth action with dynamic engagement, allowing players to revisit missions with modifiers. The game aims to capture the essence of the spy fantasy while differentiating itself from the Hitman series, emphasizing Bond's more aggressive approach.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

Epic Games Store New Free Game Is a 2024 Release

The Epic Games Store is offering the game The Operator for free from June 19 to June 26. The game, developed by Bureau 81, is an adventure simulation set to officially release on July 22, 2024. It has over 6,000 user reviews on Steam with a 92 percent "Very Positive" rating. Players assume the role of Mr. Tanner, an Operator at the FDI, solving cases and assisting field agents. The game typically takes three to five hours to complete. This is the first time The Operator is available for free on any platform.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

You’ll Soon Be Able To Play One Of The Most Obscure Final Fantasy Games In English

An English translation patch is in development for the 2003 PC game Final Fantasy: Unlimited Labyrinth - Black Dream Memories, led by fan translator Yuvi. The game, based on the anime series Final Fantasy: Unlimited, features a card-based combat system and retells the story of twins searching for their parents in Wonderland. The patch will include a full translation and a No-CD crack for compatibility with Windows 11 PCs.

AppWizard

June 17, 2025

Marvel Contest of Champions Gets a Steam Release Date

Kabam has announced that Marvel Contest of Champions will launch on PC via Steam on June 18. Players can pre-register for rewards. The game features over 300 Marvel heroes and villains, including characters from the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy. A new event will celebrate the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film featuring the Fantastic Four. The game allows players to engage in 1v1 combat, build teams, embark on quests, and collaborate with friends in Alliance Events. It is optimized for PC with customizable controls and supports cross-platform play between PC and mobile.