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AppWizard

January 9, 2026

I’ve just found a new cutesy Balatro, but instead of a deck of cards you get to tend to a garden and harvest flowers

The author began playing the game Balatro late and transitioned to a new game, Chosen Garden, at the beginning of 2025. Chosen Garden is a roguelike deckbuilder set to launch in March 2025, where players nurture a magical garden and face unpredictable weather every three rounds. Players start with a 9x9 plot and must harvest within a 3x3 area, with each round requiring them to meet a point goal. Harvesting yields coins for acquiring new plants, tools, or animals. The gameplay is similar to Balatro, making it accessible for players familiar with it. The author experienced challenges during gameplay, including a sandstorm that affected their score, ultimately finishing with under 300 points.

AppWizard

November 28, 2025

Schedule 1 creator had a backup plan if Steam rejected it—pack up the product, don a farmer’s hat, and ‘pivot it to be a farming game’ like Stardew Valley

Schedule 1 was a standout success in 2025, topping sales charts and attracting an all-time peak of 459,000 players on Steam, with a 24-hour peak of over 13,500 players. The game's creator, Tyler, had a contingency plan to pivot the game to a farming theme if Steam rejected it due to its drug-related content.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

The Farming Simulator 25 Highland Fishing DLC realizes my most idyllic dreams, but the NPCs could be a challenge

Farming Simulator 25 has introduced the Highland Fishing expansion, which features a new map called Kinclaig, boat-based fishing, fishery management mechanics, and four new vehicle brands. The expansion allows players to engage in fish breeding and fishing in serene lochs filled with salmon and rainbow trout. It is priced at .99 / £24.99 and can be downloaded via Steam or purchased as a bundle with the base game for .31 / £42.31.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

After three years in early access, this medieval city builder’s 1.0 launch is tearing me away from Manor Lords

Farthest Frontier 1.0 has launched, developed by Crate Entertainment, known for Grim Dawn. After three years in early access, it is now a fully realized city-building game on PC, inspired by titles like Banished and featuring a farming system comparable to Stardew Valley. The game allows players to engage in foraging, farming, fishing, and hunting with detailed simulation mechanics, including unique crop requirements and soil management. Townsfolk perform various jobs, and infrastructure is vital for settlement efficiency. Each game features randomly generated maps with different biomes, requiring players to adapt and trade for resources. Players must manage disease risks and maintain clean water supplies. The game offers customization options, including difficulty settings and the ability to adjust threats from bandits. Farthest Frontier 1.0 is available on Steam for .99 / £29.50.

AppWizard

September 14, 2025

Pokémon Pokopia Looks Like An Adorable Mix Of Minecraft And Animal Crossing

Pokémon Pokopia is a new life simulation game announced during a Nintendo Direct presentation, set for release in 2026. Players will control a Ditto that can transform into a human and will engage in activities such as farming, gathering resources, constructing furniture, and forming friendships with various Pokémon. The game is developed by Koei Tecmo and will have digital pre-orders available on the Nintendo eShop starting November 12th.

AppWizard

September 13, 2025

Ever wanted to play a Pokémon Animal Crossing meets Minecraft? Pokémon Pokopia might be just that game

Nintendo announced a new spin-off game titled Pokopia during the Nintendo Direct event on September 12, set to launch on the Switch 2 in 2026. Developed by Koei Tecmo Games, players will assume the role of Ditto in a vibrant world where they cultivate a personal Pokémon paradise, befriend various Pokémon, and learn their unique moves. Gameplay includes collecting materials, constructing furniture, growing vegetables, and building homes for Pokémon. The game features a dynamic day-night cycle linked to real-world time, changing weather patterns, and distinct locations. Game Freak is also involved in the development to maintain the essence of the Pokémon franchise.

AppWizard

August 22, 2025

Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land Announced For PC & Game Boy

Mega Cat Studios, in collaboration with Exquisite Laundry Pet, has announced the retro JRPG titled Gumball in Trick-or-Treat Land. The game will be released on Steam and as a physical cartridge for the Game Boy Color. Players will control a gumball on a quest to restore Trick-or-Treat Land, which is threatened by Chaos Sweets. The game features a lighthearted journey through a candy-filled world, recruitment of allies with unique skills, various puzzles and quests, and a turn-based combat system. The story begins when the gumball hero crash-lands in Trick-or-Treat Land and must retrieve a spellbook to help a local Scarecrow, leading to a quest for Seven Hallowed Patches. Players will encounter diverse characters and can cast spells, brew potions, and unlock magical abilities. The game aims to provide engaging challenges suitable for all ages.

AppWizard

July 28, 2025

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game review

Players immerse themselves in a life simulation game called Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, set in the town of Bywater, where they experience the daily lives of hobbits through activities like cooking, fishing, and farming. The game is developed by Wētā Workshop and published by Private Division, priced at .99 in the U.S. and £29.99 in the UK. Players take on the role of a newcomer helping local hobbits, engaging in detailed environments to forage for ingredients and prepare meals. The cooking system allows players to create various dishes, enhancing the gameplay experience, while foraging and fishing offer limited engagement. Farming is restricted to small planter boxes, and quests often involve repetitive tasks. The game features complex hobbit characters, adding depth to the narrative, but overall, it may lack gameplay variety and depth.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

I tested the new Gemini app on my Galaxy Watch 8, and it’s close to excellent

Gemini has begun its phased rollout on Android watches equipped with Wear OS 4 and above. It offers improved natural language command recognition and tailored responses from Google's Search LLM, allowing users to interact seamlessly with Google and Samsung applications. Gemini can create Google Calendar reminders and YouTube Music playlists through voice commands. It provides specific examples in response to queries, such as suggesting foods rich in carotenoids, and can deliver concise answers to spontaneous inquiries. Gemini efficiently pulls data from Search and Maps for tasks like finding local theater showtimes and creating calendar entries. Users can select default applications for tasks, enhancing speed and functionality. Battery consumption is manageable, with only about 20% used during a full afternoon of heavy use. However, it occasionally misinterprets commands and could benefit from brevity in responses. A "View on phone" button and better recognition of speech completion would improve user experience. Support for the new One UI 8 Watch Tile format could enhance functionality further.

BetaBeacon

May 21, 2025

Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town now available for iOS, Android via Crunchyroll Game Vault

- Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a countryside adventure with mystery and new friends in Coal Town, a town frozen in time since the Showa era. - Shinnosuke meets a mysterious young girl and becomes friends with the energetic working-class people in the town. - Features include fishing in Akita's rivers, collecting bugs, growing vegetables, creating inventions, helping at the diner, and participating in the Trolley Race. - The Nohara family moves to a small village near Hiroshi's hometown in Akita, where they enjoy a carefree life in the countryside until Shinnosuke chases after a mysterious train and ends up in Coal Town.