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December 1, 2025

Psychological Adventure Game Sublustrum Announced for Consoles and PC

Publisher Brickworks Games and developer Phantomery Interactive are releasing a psychological adventure game titled Sublustrum, set to launch in fall 2026 for consoles and PC via Steam. The game is a reimagining of the 2008 cult classic Outcry, known as Sublustrum in Russia and Poland. The narrative follows a writer investigating the disappearance of his brother, a scientist, while exploring a liminal space that blends reality and dreams. Players will navigate a 3D environment featuring Victorian melancholy, industrial aesthetics, and early-20th-century retrofuturism. Sound plays a crucial role in the game, with audio-driven puzzles and a dark ambient score shaping the narrative. The game includes a mix of new and reimagined puzzles that require associative and lateral thinking.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

I ranked Arc Raiders skins based on how likely I am to shoot them on sight, and I’ve become the thing I swore to destroy

Rory Norris shares his experiences in the game Arc Raiders, focusing on the significance of character skins in player interactions. He notes that different outfits convey various messages about trust and intent. - The Striker outfit resembles Norris's usual attire but makes him suspicious of the wearer's motives due to its aggressive design. - The Macrame outfit evokes danger, prompting Norris to act cautiously around players wearing it. - The Riposta skin, despite its fencing roots, appears threatening, leading Norris to take preemptive action against players in it. - Norris is skeptical of players in the default Origin skin, associating them with unexpected aggression. - The Cosmo outfit increases his distrust due to its unappealing design. - Although the Driftcoat is his favorite, it raises concerns about the wearer's potential threat. - The Leviathan skin's dark design creates an unsettling element of surprise. - The popular Torpedo outfit makes Norris question the intentions of its wearers. - Players in the Ryder skin are more trusted by Norris, though he remains cautious. - The Voyager skin's friendly appearance makes Norris feel at ease. - Norris finds the Astrolite outfit bemusing but holds no ill will towards its wearers. - The Chap skin elicits a neutral response from Norris. - The Cresta outfit is viewed with suspicion due to its unappealing design. - The Hawker outfit's unassuming nature could mask a dangerous player. - The Mirage skin offers a chance for trust, though Norris stays alert. - Ombra's vibrant design does not alleviate Norris's caution. - The Radio Renegade skin is appreciated for its practicality, but Norris remains skeptical. - The Velati outfit fosters a sense of trust if players engage positively. - The Voltedge outfit attracts friendly players, making Norris view them as allies. - Norris constantly negotiates for survival and collaboration in the game. - Players in the Patrol outfit signify skill and dedication, prompting Norris to consider teaming up. - Certain skins foster camaraderie, leading Norris to identify trusted allies in the game.

AppWizard

November 23, 2025

Mafia: The Old Country’s Free Ride update is out now, replacing its empty open world with an extremely basic one

The Mafia series is known for its linear storytelling, with Mafia: The Old Country emphasizing this aspect while introducing a Free Ride update that enhances player experience by replacing the previous Explore mode. This update offers meaningful activities and hidden secrets, rewarding players with new vehicles, weapons, charms, and outfits. Additional features include a photo mode, a black-and-white Cinema Siciliano mode, a default Sicilian language setting, a Classic difficulty mode, and first-person driving. Despite critiques of the game's predictability, it has been successful, as noted by Take-Two Interactive's CEO, who indicated that the game's structure and pricing have produced favorable results.

AppWizard

November 22, 2025

Hytale honcho says early access will be $20 because ‘charging more didn’t feel right’: He doesn’t think the game is good yet, but ‘my team and I will push hard to make it good, then great’

Hytale, a sandbox RPG inspired by Minecraft, was previously canceled by Riot Games due to unmet expectations. Under Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, the project is being revived with a commitment to accessibility and a competitive price point. Collins-Laflamme has repurchased the game and expanded the development team to 50 members, despite losing four years of development time. The team recently released 16 minutes of new footage, which, while described as "raw and broken," showed promising elements. Early access is expected to be available in the next few days, and special editions will also be offered to support the project.

AppWizard

November 21, 2025

Mercari: Buy and Sell App For Android

Mercari is a marketplace app with a rating of 4.7 stars and over 10 million users, facilitating the buying and selling of various items. Key features include quick item listing, instant payment options for sellers, promotional tools for visibility, and secure transactions with a rating and review system. Buyers can explore categories such as fashion, collectibles, electronics, kids' items, and luxury goods, with flexible payment options available. The app uses Mercari Prepaid Labels for streamlined shipping and offers international shopping from Japan.

AppWizard

November 17, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (November 17, 2025)

Steam releases approximately a dozen new games daily. Serra de Deus - Release: November 14 - Developer: David Pateti - Gameplay involves interacting with an operating system named Hymer, discovering keywords for specific responses, and identifying pareidolic faces. Goodnight Universe - Release: November 12 - Developers: Nice Dream - Players experience the game as a six-month-old baby with psychic abilities, utilizing eye-tracking technology to manipulate the environment. Verho - Curse of Faces - Release: November 10 - Developer: Kasur Games - A modern twist on King's Field, set in the hostile world of Yariv, featuring slow-moving enemies and cryptic NPC communication. Early reviews are "very positive," and a demo is available. Shard Squad - Release: November 10 - Developer: The Root Studios - Merges roguelite elements with creature-collecting mechanics, allowing players to assemble squads of elemental creatures to combat enemies.

AppWizard

November 15, 2025

To celebrate Fallout: New Vegas’ 15th birthday, one mad lad lugged a CRT and an Xbox 360 to the fan gathering at the real Goodsprings to play the game outside the Prospector Saloon

The Scenic Gamer is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Fallout: New Vegas by playing the game on an Xbox 360 connected to a vintage tube television in real-world locations that inspired its design. Fans gathered in Goodsprings, Nevada, the game's starting point, for the festivities. He recently shared gameplay videos from the Las Vegas Strip and the Buffalo Bill Hotel and Casino, and he participated in the fan gathering wearing a Vault Suit. His social media presence includes an Instagram story featuring Joshua Graham memorabilia. His content is available on multiple platforms, including Instagram, Twitch, YouTube, and TikTok. There are rumors of a remaster and a New Vegas-centric season of the Fallout show set to premiere on December 17.

Winsage

November 2, 2025

Yes, You Can Run Windows 95 In Your Browser, And It’s Glorious

A developer has created a browser-based version of the Windows 95 operating system, allowing users to experience it without installation. Windows 95 originally required at least 4 MB of RAM, a 386DX processor, and 50-55 MB of free hard drive space, with recommended specifications of 8 MB of RAM and a 486 processor. The browser version enables users to install software packages, including classic games like Zork and utilities like Norton Utilities 2.0. Users can interact with the interface, simulate floppy disk insertion, and explore files through a familiar layout. The experience may have bugs and limitations but offers a nostalgic engagement with early personal computing.

AppWizard

October 30, 2025

Is ‘Minecraft’ Down? Popular Game Servers Hit By Azure Front Door Outage

Minecraft's servers went offline due to a broader outage affecting Azure Front Door, which also impacted other gaming platforms like Xbox and services such as Microsoft 365 and Outlook. Microsoft attributed the outage to an inadvertent configuration change and is working to resolve the issue by halting all changes to Azure Front Door services and reverting to the last known stable state. The timeline for complete restoration is uncertain. This outage follows a recent significant Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that affected various games and websites. While Minecraft is down, players can explore alternatives like Terraria, Creativerse, Vintage Story, Colony Survival, Eco, Valheim, Subnautica, The Forest, No Man’s Sky, Don’t Starve Together, LEGO Worlds, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Portal Knights, and Trove.

AppWizard

October 26, 2025

All Black Ops 7 Zombies maps

Treyarch is set to release Black Ops 7 Zombies, building on the success of Black Ops 6. The main round-based Zombies maps announced include: - Ashes of the Damned: Features TEDD, the bus driver from Tranzit, now guiding players in a vintage pickup truck called Ol' Tessie. TEDD Task consoles offer random challenges for rewards. - Special Monsters: Players will encounter Elite monsters like Ravagers and Zursa, with Ravagers being quick and low to the ground, while Zursa poses a greater threat with speed and long-range damage. - Saw Blade Traps: These traps require Essence to activate and attract zombies with music, unleashing destruction before a cooldown period. - Astra Malorum (Season One): A steampunk-style observatory map praised by Treyarch's design director, with potential cosmic elements in quests and puzzles. Survival maps include: - Vandorn Farm: A compact map requiring strategy to unlock resources like the Der Wunderfizz machine and Mystery Box. - Exit 115 (Season One): Set in a neon-lit diner, details are limited. - Zarya Cosmodrome (Season One, midseason): Focuses on a spaceship poised for launch, with gameplay details still under wraps. Dead Ops Arcade 4 features various arenas, including archaeological sites and possibly Nuketown, with gameplay in both top-down and first-person perspectives.