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February 16, 2026

This week’s new PC games are a treasure trove of the scary, eerie and occult, plus a charming Star Trek game

A diverse array of new PC game releases includes: - Book Smugglers: A point-and-click adventure set in 19th century Tsarist Lithuania focused on forbidden literature. - Stormbridge: A combination of tower defense and city-building elements. - Dobbel Dungeon: A turn-based tactics game using dice rolls in an ogre-battling setting. - Astrobotanica: An early access puzzle and survival game featuring an extraterrestrial botanist on prehistoric Earth. - Alien Morgue: A game where players conduct autopsies on extraterrestrial beings. - Under The Island: A top-down dungeon puzzler with six distinct biomes. - Ritual Party: A multiplayer experience blending humor and horror. - Placid Plastic Deck: A Quiet Quest: A card-battler with a suspicious premise. - Beyond The Doors: A surveillance simulation involving mysterious requests. - Roach Post: A roguelite puzzler using cockroaches to assemble postage stamps. - Forgotlings: An action-adventure game set in a world of sentient objects. - Blank: A platforming experience in a cavernous origami world. - Kill The Witch: An early access 2D action platformer featuring a witch with a baseball bat. - The Killing Stone: A cursed board game set in the Arctic. - Star Trek: Voyager - Across the Unknown: A strategy management game based on the TV series. - FUR Squadron Phoenix: A space simulation game with vibrant gameplay mechanics. - PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid's Curse: A mystery horror novel about ghastly fishwomen. - Demon Tides: A platformer inspired by the N64-to-Gamecube era. - Styx: Blades Of Greed: An open-world goblin stealth game. - Love Eternal: An introspective horror platformer. - Key Fairy: A hand-drawn, pacifist bullet-hell game. - Nightsoil: A game exploring turd collection in an emotive context. - Ys X: Proud Nordics: An updated entry in the Ys series with bumpslash combat mechanics. - Horripilant: An incremental dungeon clicker with grotesque creatures.

AppWizard

January 7, 2026

Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More

Brews & Bastards is available on Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Little Nightmares Enhanced Edition can be played on Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S, also available with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Atomfall will be available on January 7 for Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC with Game Pass Premium. Lost in Random: The Eternal Die, Rematch, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition will also be available on January 7 with Game Pass Premium. Final Fantasy will be available on January 8 for Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Star Wars Outlaws will be released on January 13 for Cloud, PC, and Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. My Little Pony: A Zephyr Heights Mystery will be available on January 15 for Cloud, Console, Handheld, and PC with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. Resident Evil Village will be available on January 20 for Cloud, Console, and PC with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Premium, and PC Game Pass. MIO: Memories in Orbit will also be available on January 20 for Cloud, Handheld, PC, and Xbox Series X|S on day one with Game Pass. Titles leaving the Game Pass library on January 15 include Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Neon White, Road 96, The Ascent, and The Grinch Christmas Adventures.

AppWizard

January 2, 2026

The Biggest Games Coming in 2026

- January 15: Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches on Switch 2; 3.0 update for original Switch. - January 15: The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond The Horizon releases on all major platforms. - January 22: Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade launches on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox Series. - January 26: Highguard, a free PvP raid game, becomes available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. - January 28: The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin releases. - January 30: Code Vein 2 launches. - February 5: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined releases. - February 6: My Hero Academia: All’s Justice and Nioh 3 launch. - February 11: Romeo is a Deadman releases. - February 12: Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties launches. - February 13: High on Life 2 releases. - February 20: Ys X: Proud Nordics launches. - February 27: Resident Evil: Requiem releases; cloud versions of Resident Evil 7 and 8 for Switch 2. - March 5: Pokemon Pokopia releases. - March 12: John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando launches; Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake releases. - March 19: Crimson Desert launches. - March 26: Screamer, a racing game, releases. - April 16: Cthulu: The Cosmic Abyss launches. - April 24: Pragmata releases. - April 30: Saros, a roguelite bullet hell game, launches. - May 8: Mortal Kombat 2 movie releases. - May 27: 007 First Light launches. - May 29: LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight releases. - September 8: John Carpenter’s Halloween launches. - September 12: Phantom Blade Zero releases. - October 16: New Street Fighter movie releases. - November 19: Grand Theft Auto 6 launches. - Sometime in 2026: Titles like Battlestar Galactica: Scattered Hopes, Super Meat Boy 3D, and Zero Parades: For Dead Spies expected. - To Be Announced: Zero Company and Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4 have no confirmed release dates.

AppWizard

December 12, 2025

Hogwarts Legacy goes free for PC players on Epic Games Store: How to download

Hogwarts Legacy is available for free download on the Epic Games Store. Players can claim the game by logging into their Epic account and navigating to the store page. New users must create an Epic account, which does not require any paid subscriptions or additional purchases. Once claimed, the game will remain in the player's library permanently. The game is set in the 1800s Wizarding World, allowing players to explore locations like Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade, engage in spell-based combat, and create their own narratives.

AppWizard

December 1, 2025

My favorite RPG of all-time is on sale for less than two cups of coffee on Cyber Monday — buy it on PC, you’ll thank me later

Many developers have integrated RPG elements into their games to attract players, with franchises like Assassin's Creed exemplifying this trend. Standout titles that have redefined the RPG genre include The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion and Elden Ring. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is particularly acclaimed, with high anticipation for its sequel, The Witcher 4. The side quests in The Witcher 3 are highly regarded for their depth and unique narratives. CD Projekt Red's reputation grew after The Witcher 3, leading to excitement for Cyberpunk 2077. The game has received numerous free upgrades, enhancing its visual appeal and functionality across platforms, including cross-save compatibility with PC versions. Players on Windows PC can enhance their experience with quality-of-life mods.

AppWizard

November 30, 2025

You Might Never Play Minecraft Again After January 13

Hytale, a sandbox RPG inspired by Minecraft, is set to enter early access on January 13. The project was initially canceled by Riot Games but was revived through an agreement allowing the original developers to reclaim it. The game will feature powerful creation tools, extensive modding capabilities, and adaptable scripting systems, enabling players to design their own worlds and narratives.

AppWizard

August 30, 2025

Coffee Talk Tokyo Releases New Updated Demo On PC & Consoles

Chorus Worldwide Games and Toge Productions have released an updated demo for Coffee Talk Tokyo on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. The demo features new characters Kenji, Vin, and Ayame, and supports nine languages. Players can listen to new lo-fi tracks by Andrew "AJ" Jeremy while crafting drinks and latte art. Kenji is a kappa salaryman seeking meaning after retirement, Vin is a barista's assistant with a troubled past, and Ayame is an It girl navigating life after death. Players can engage with customers through the social network Tomodachill to explore their stories and build connections.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

New Epic Games Store Free Game Is One of the Highest-Rated of 2025

The Epic Games Store is offering two free PC games from July 31 to August 6. The first game is "Pilgrims," developed by Amanita Design, released in 2019, with an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam (96% approval from over 4,500 reviews) and typically priced at .99. The second game is "Keylocker," a turn-based RPG with rhythm elements, launched in 2024, holding an 87% approval rating on Steam (based on 192 reviews) and typically priced at .99. Users can claim these games for free during the promotional period and retain them permanently. An Epic Games Store account is free to create.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

5 Rarest Music Discs in Minecraft – The Times of India

- The rarest music disc in Minecraft is "Creator (Music Box)," introduced in version 1.21, with a 1.4% chance of discovery near decorated pots within trial chambers. - The "Otherside" disc can be found in stronghold altar chests, with a drop rate of 2.4% in Bedrock Edition and 2.5% in Java Edition. - "Precipice," also introduced in version 1.21, has a drop rate of 4.2% and can be acquired from vaults within trial chambers. - "Pigstep" has a drop rate of 5.6% and requires players to confront aggressive Piglins and navigate lava-filled corridors. - The "Relic" disc can be unearthed by brushing suspicious gravel in trail ruins, with an 8.3% drop rate, making it relatively rare yet more accessible than other discs.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Симулятор жизни inZOI вышел в Steam — «убийцу The Sims» сразу слили на торренты

Studio Krafton has launched its life simulation game, inZOI, in early access on Steam, priced at 2,399 rubles in Russia. The game has been compared to The Sims franchise and was released without Denuvo protection, leading to its availability on torrent sites. Players can download it from various online "green shops." Within hours of launch, inZOI received nearly 2,000 player reviews, with 87% being positive.