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AppWizard

April 18, 2025

Get 8 Metroidvanias For Just $14 With This Great PC Game Bundle Deal

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

March 31, 2025

Eight of the best Android games available to play on your cellphone

Among Us is a game set aboard an abandoned spaceship where players are part of a crew with some impostors among them. The goal is for the crew to successfully eject the impostors.

BetaBeacon

March 31, 2025

Eight of the best cell phone games available for you to play on Android

- Among Us is a multiplayer game set on a deserted spaceship where players are part of a crew and some are impostors trying to sabotage the mission or kill off crewmates. Players must vote to eject suspected impostors.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

10 biggest console-exclusive games that make me wish I wasn’t a PC gamer

PC gaming has a vast library, but exclusivity still attracts gamers. Several acclaimed games remain unavailable on PC due to various reasons. 1. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night - High odds of being released; originally a PlayStation title, known for its exploration and iconic protagonist. 2. God Hand - Practically none; a 2006 PlayStation 2 exclusive with a unique combat system. 3. Mega Man Legends & Legends 2 - Basically zero; dormant series with a passionate fanbase but poor sales. 4. Silent Hill - Possible, but unlikely; a hallmark of survival horror with no modern platform release yet. 5. Pokémon Conquest - Absolutely not; a Nintendo DS exclusive with ties to Nobunaga's Ambition. 6. The Last Guardian - Not likely, but a chance exists; known for its emotional narrative and visuals. 7. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Nintendo doesn’t have to; successful on the Switch, likely to remain exclusive. 8. Super Mario Party Jamboree - Less than zero; relies on motion controls, making a PC adaptation unlikely. 9. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots - Higher than you might think, but not great; technical challenges hinder potential releases. 10. Bloodborne - Definitely coming soon (maybe, probably not though); ongoing rumors about a potential PC release.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Minecraft now has new cow variants, shrubbery fireflies, and “bush” for public testing

Mojang has introduced a new content update for Minecraft, currently in public testing, featuring two cow variants: cold cows, which inhabit snowy biomes, and warm cows, found in desert landscapes. The update enhances desert biomes with new ambient sounds and allows players to create a desert atmosphere using dead bushes and sand blocks. Additionally, a new plant called the firefly bush emits glowing lights at night and can be cultivated with bone meal. Another bush variant can be found in various green biomes and can also be grown using bone meal. These features are available in the latest Java snapshot, with plans for inclusion in Bedrock beta versions. Mojang has shifted its content release strategy to smaller updates throughout the year instead of a single summer mega-update.

BetaBeacon

November 30, 2024

Top 25 best platformers for Android phones and tablets

- Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a classic action platformer game with RPG elements released in 1997. - The main character is Alucard and the game features inventory and stats management. - The game has classic, retro vibes and is recommended for fans of the platformer genre.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

NatWest blocks bevy of messenger apps on staff devices

NatWest Group has formally banned a range of messaging applications, including WhatsApp, Meta's Messenger, Skype, Telegram, Signal, Viber, Snapchat, Discord, WeChat, and Line, to enhance regulatory compliance and communication oversight. This ban, effective from November 6, applies only to company-issued devices and is aimed at protecting the bank and its stakeholders from regulatory complications. The prohibited apps are seen as lacking proper record recovery options, which could hinder compliance documentation. Employees are discouraged from using personal devices for business communication on these platforms. The decision comes amid increased regulatory scrutiny of banks' recordkeeping practices, highlighted by significant fines imposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is also looking into financial institutions' usage of encrypted messaging apps. Approved communication channels at NatWest include Microsoft Teams, Viva Engage, Zoom, Outlook, Symphony Chat, and SMS, all of which allow for record retrieval.

AppWizard

October 1, 2024

Minecraft Pale Garden biome explained

The 2024 Minecraft showcase introduced the upcoming Bundles Of Bravery update, featuring the new Pale Garden biome. This biome is characterized by its greyish hues and eerie atmosphere, with towering trees and ambient sounds at night. A new mob called The Creaking, which is immune to damage and connected to a central entity known as the Creaking Heart, will inhabit this biome. Players can capture the Creaking Heart with a Silk Touch tool. The update also includes a new wood block, Pale Oak, for building, and hanging moss that spreads to adjacent blocks. An official release date for the Pale Garden has not been announced, but updates are expected within the next few months.

BetaBeacon

September 17, 2024

List of gacha games that were adapted to anime

King's Raid is a RPG game that has faced issues with updates, but has a new addition called Successors of the Will that focuses on the original ensemble cast and their adventures to subdue evil-doers threatening peace in Orvelia.

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

Nearly every essential Castlevania game is now on PC, with one glaring exception

Konami has released a new installment of the Castlevania franchise on PC, adding three Nintendo DS titles—Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia—to the existing collection, bringing the total to 16 classic 2D Castlevania games available on Steam. Fans are questioning the absence of a port for Castlevania Judgment, a 3D fighting game released for the Nintendo Wii in 2008, which received negative reviews. There is also disappointment regarding the lack of a PC version for Symphony of the Night and Harmony of Despair, as well as the inclusion of Dracula X in the Advance Collection instead of the original Rondo of Blood. Despite the excitement for the new DS titles, fans hope for a more complete collection that honors the franchise's legacy.