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Stylish roguelite action game 7 Trials announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC
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June 23, 2026

Stylish roguelite action game 7 Trials announced for PS5, Xbox Series, and PC

Newcore Games has announced their new project, 7 Trials, a roguelite action game set in a "twisted afterlife." It will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Stove. The game is set in a realm where the living and dead coexist, focusing on the character Yeoubi, a temporary Reaper tasked with uncovering secrets in Seocheon Academy. Players can utilize the "Trinity" system to customize their combat style through spells, offerings, and fate cards. The game features 49 trials, shifting corridors, and cooperative gameplay for up to four players.
Steam Reveals 4 Free PC Games To Start Your Week Right
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April 6, 2026

Steam Reveals 4 Free PC Games To Start Your Week Right

Steam users can download four new free games this week: 1. Them's Tale - The Road To Her - A horror game featuring Reddit-style storytelling with fictional eerie mysteries. 2. Beat Survival - A 2D pixel action-adventure survival game with single-player and co-op modes, allowing resource gathering and monster fighting. 3. Off Course - A puzzle game set on a pirate ship in a time loop, focusing on solving puzzles to stop a possessed captain. 4. Keg & Quest - An idle RPG where players build heroes, join guilds, and engage in PvP battles and world boss events. All four games are available for free download on Steam.
Bargain PC Bundle Drops 15 Games to $1 Each, Including 98% Classic
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March 27, 2026

Bargain PC Bundle Drops 15 Games to $1 Each, Including 98% Classic

Humble Bundle is celebrating its 15th anniversary by offering a collection of 15 curated games for a total price of £7.41, with a retail value of £118.46. The games have positive ratings between 72% and 98% on Steam and support Comic Relief, a UK charity. Notable titles include: - Rocket Rat: A whimsical game priced at £4.99. - Necroking: A turn-based tactics game with an 84% positive rating. - Kingsgrave: A dark fantasy RPG with a 72% positive rating. - Janosik: A retro-style action platformer with a 96% positive rating. - Pile Up! Box by Box: A 3D puzzle platformer with a 95% positive rating. - Lunark: A cinematic platformer with an 86% positive rating. - Distraint Deluxe Edition: A psychological horror game with a 93% positive rating. - Distraint 2: A sequel to Distraint Deluxe Edition with a 96% positive rating. - Orten Was The Case: A puzzle/adventure game with a 98% positive rating. - The Invisible Hand: A game about stock market manipulation, normally priced at £9.99. - Technotopia: A city-building and deck-building game. - Dropsy: Warm Damp Hug Edition: A point-and-click adventure game. - ION Shift: A first-person shooter. - Undead West: A bullet-hell game with a supernatural narrative. - Janosik 2: A sequel to Janosik with enhanced gameplay. - Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between: A meditative journey game. The bundle is available until April 15, and all game keys must be redeemed before April 15, 2027.
PlayStation's underloved roguelite is cheaper than ever on PC, right before a sequel launches
AppWizard
February 14, 2026

PlayStation’s underloved roguelite is cheaper than ever on PC, right before a sequel launches

Returnal is a game that combines elements from Binding of Isaac and Hades with the horror atmosphere of Alien, featuring narrative-driven third-person gameplay. It is available on PC with all post-launch updates, including an endless mode and cooperative play. The story follows Selene Vassos, a space pilot trapped on the alien planet Atropos, who experiences a time loop with each death. The game features a roguelite progression system, diverse biomes, and unique weapons that can be enhanced. It includes bullet hell mechanics that require players to stay agile. The Tower of Sisyphus mode offers continuous combat and reveals more of Selene's backstory, while cooperative mode allows players to team up as different iterations of Selene. Returnal is currently priced at .99 / £17.99 on Fanatical, reflecting a 64% discount.
Over half of The Sims development team is working on The Sims 4 and 'the next evolution' so I guess it's time to start speculating again
AppWizard
January 10, 2026

Over half of The Sims development team is working on The Sims 4 and ‘the next evolution’ so I guess it’s time to start speculating again

EA's "next generation Sims game," codenamed Project Rene, will be a mobile game rather than the anticipated Sims 5. EA has reaffirmed its commitment to singleplayer life simulation experiences and is focusing on updates for The Sims 4. There are no plans for a Sims 4 remaster, according to modder SimMattically. EA introduced a platform called The Sims Hub to unify The Sims 4 with Project Rene and other titles, and plans to update the core technology foundation of The Sims 4. However, there is skepticism about the viability of previously announced plans for Project Rene.
CineCrossroads: “Minecraft,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Klaus”
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December 26, 2025

CineCrossroads: “Minecraft,” “Groundhog Day,” and “Klaus”

The film adaptation of Minecraft follows Steve, who navigates a cubic universe where creativity is essential. As malevolent forces threaten this world, Steve must defend it. He is joined by individuals from the real world who initially want to return home but begin to embrace the creativity of the realm. The film has achieved record box office results, becoming one of the most successful global releases of 2025. Groundhog Day features Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a weatherman stuck in a time loop, exploring themes of personal growth and responsibility as he transforms from a cynical person to one capable of empathy and love. Klaus tells the story of Jesper, a postal worker sent to a remote town to learn responsibility, who partners with the woodsman Klaus to bring warmth and trust to the unwelcoming town of Smeerensburg. The film emphasizes the importance of human choices and kindness, offering a different perspective on holiday traditions.
Rue Valley review
AppWizard
November 12, 2025

Rue Valley review

Rue Valley, developed by Emotion Spark and published by Owlcat, is set to launch on November 11, 2025, priced at £25. Players assume the role of Eugene Harrow, who is experiencing a mental breakdown and is trapped in a 47-minute time loop while undergoing therapy in a remote motel. The game features isometric maps and emphasizes dialogue over combat, allowing for character customization along various personality traits. Players can use inspiration points to activate "intentions," but the gameplay can become tedious due to the need to gather sufficient inspiration before acting on information learned during the loop. The narrative includes rich background lore but struggles to engage players meaningfully, resulting in a disjointed experience. Despite some moments of brilliance, the overall gameplay is criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of meaningful player agency.
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