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March 30, 2026

Wyldheart Announced for PC, Blending Tabletop Roleplay With Online Co-Op Action

Wyldheart is a cooperative fantasy RPG developed by Wayfinder Studios, featuring a team of former developers from EA DICE, Embark Studios, and Mojang Studios. The game is currently in development for PC and can be wishlisted on Steam and the Epic Games Store. It allows solo or cooperative play for up to four players, focusing on collaborative storytelling, exploration, and combat. Players will experience multiple campaign arcs, each offering around 10 hours of gameplay, set in the fallen Kingdom of Caerwyn. The game emphasizes player choice, exploration, and character development, placing players in the roles of unknown adventurers. The development team includes industry veterans like Dennis Brännvall and Fia Tjernberg, and they are seeking community support through Kickstarter.

BetaBeacon

March 19, 2026

Best Mobile RPG Games 2026: Quest for Glory in Android RPG Realms And iPhone

The most popular mobile RPG games in 2026 are "Genshin Impact" and "Honkai: Star Rail," which dominate the app store charts and offer deep stories, smooth controls, and regular updates on Android and iPhone.

AppWizard

March 12, 2026

1348 Ex Voto’s stylish sword fighting and strong premise caught my attention, but the game’s awful PC performance tainted the experience

1348 Ex Voto is a third-person action game set in 14th-century Italy, developed by Sedleo. Players control Aeta, a young noblewoman and knight-errant, navigating a plague-ridden landscape. The game struggles with performance on mid-range setups, particularly with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X, maintaining a frame rate of 20 to 30 fps at 1440p resolution, and requiring low settings for a stable 60 fps. The sword-fighting mechanics are intricate, allowing players to choose between one-handed and two-handed longsword styles, and players can enhance Aeta's weapon and customize skills through a skill tree. The game features bugs, such as repeated lines during cutscenes, and lacks power scaling, which may reduce challenge by the final boss. Accessibility options are limited, focusing mainly on graphics settings and subtitles, with no customizable keybinds on PC. The review experience lasted eight hours, comparing visuals and performance to other medieval action titles.

AppWizard

March 4, 2026

After 6 hours, Crimson Desert is one of the most overwhelming, chaotic, madcap videogames I’ve ever played—and I’m hungry for more

Crimson Desert is a single-player game developed by Pearl Abyss, known for Black Desert Online. It features a dynamic combat system with a skill tree that allows players to explore various combat styles, including archery, unarmed combat, swordplay, and grappling maneuvers. The protagonist, Kliff, can perform a range of moves such as parrying, grappling, and executing special attacks. The game includes multiple playable characters, each with unique abilities, and offers a variety of activities beyond combat, such as cooking, resource gathering, and minigames. The control scheme is complex, leading to a steep learning curve. The game is ambitious in scope, with numerous objectives and side quests, but raises concerns about sustaining its complexity. The narrative features quirky characters and scenarios, contributing to the game's whimsical tone.

AppWizard

February 23, 2026

This bloody medieval carve-’em-up has me praying the devs deliver a holy gaming experience

The game "1348 Ex Voto" features a female knight named Aeta, who is trained in swordplay and accompanied by her companion Bianca. The combat system requires players to carefully judge enemy attacks, creating a tense experience. The game world is designed to be desolate and cinematic, focusing on a predetermined path rather than open-world exploration. Players can find items to enhance gameplay, such as health-restoring food and skill books. The visuals, powered by Unreal Engine 5, depict detailed medieval Italian settings. The game is set to launch on March 12, 2026, and aims for authenticity in storytelling and character development, with a completion time of under 20 hours.

AppWizard

January 19, 2026

One dedicated fan remakes Sonic the Hedgehog’s weirdest game for PC, and it’s my childhood dream come true

Sonic and the Black Knight is a Wii exclusive game that features Sonic as a knight in a medieval setting. A fan-driven project called Project Reforged, developed by 'Besky,' aims to reimagine the game for PC, enhancing gameplay and introducing new features like a parry mechanic. The alpha demo is currently available for players, featuring the Misty Lake zone, five stages, and two bosses, including King Arthur and Sir Galahad. The mod is free to download, though it may have bugs and incomplete features.

AppWizard

January 17, 2026

Hytale comes full circle as modder transforms it back into Minecraft, right down to The End

Dedicated fans of Minecraft are integrating elements from the game into Hytale, which has been anticipated for seven years. French YouTuber 'LAirHisson' announced the creation of "the end in Hytale," incorporating Minecraft's final boss area, The End, into Hytale. His video features a character resembling Minecraft's Steve using a modded Eye of Ender, leading to a challenge biome similar to Minecraft's Ender Dragon domain. LAirHisson engages in combat with Endermen and attempts to fight the Ender Dragon, showcasing Hytale's modding capabilities. Simon Collins-Laflamme from the Hytale community praised LAirHisson's work. Hytale has released its first significant content update, adding dinosaurs and improved melee combat. The game is available for .99, with premium tiers offering exclusive in-game accessories.

AppWizard

January 8, 2026

There’s a new Xbox and PC gaming showcase in town that puts games first, while saying no to paid placements — here’s where, when, and how to watch it

The New Game Plus Showcase is scheduled to air on January 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT | 4:00 PM ET | 10:00 PM CET | 9:00 PM GMT. It will feature 45 upcoming titles for Xbox and PC and will be accessible on platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok, and Instagram. Notable games include: - Warhammer 40,000: Dark Heresy - Crimson Desert - The Blood of Dawnwalker - The Expanse: Osiris Reborn - Shadow of the Road - Atomic Heart 2 - The Cube - Dinoblade - Towerborne - Grounded 2 The showcase was established on December 29, 2025, by a group of content creators and aims to present new games without paid placements.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

AU Deals: Some Spooky Good Halloween Discounts on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Games Today

The text discusses various gaming titles and sales across different platforms. It celebrates the 27th anniversary of "Tenchu: Stealth Assassins," released in 1998, which is noted for redefining stealth gameplay. The text lists several games by their release year, including "Hexen" (1995), "Wild Guns" (1996), "Donkey Kong Land III" (1997), "Call of Juarez" (2006), "Pure" (2008), and "Sunset Overdrive" (2014). It highlights current titles for Nintendo Switch, Xbox, PlayStation, and PC, recommending games like "Hades II," "Disco Elysium - The Final Cut," "Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden," "Immortals of Aveum," "Rise of the Ronin," and "Resident Evil Village." The text also mentions various gaming hardware options and their prices, including different models of the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, PS5, and Steam Deck, along with LEGO sets.

AppWizard

September 11, 2025

The Most Relentless First-Person Action Game Is Free This Week On PC

Ghostrunner 2 is a fast-paced action game released in 2023, available for free on the Epic Games Store from September 11 until September 18. It features intense gameplay that demands players' full attention, with a focus on parkour and swordplay in a neon-lit urban environment filled with traps and adversaries. Players must master acrobatics and aggressive tactics, utilizing a grappling hook to navigate obstacles. The game emphasizes precision, as nearly every encounter results in a one-hit knockout. While it includes narrative elements that can interrupt gameplay, it remains an exhilarating title available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.