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AppWizard

August 6, 2025

When the quality-of-life update fixes something that annoyed me, after I stop playing the dang game

Players in Pacific Drive develop a bond with their vehicles, akin to tumultuous relationships, as they repair and enhance their cars during journeys in the Zone. The game has introduced a more user-friendly save system, but some players feel it's too late for them. The System Shock remake initially lacked a waypoint system, which was later added in an update, but came too late for some players. Blue Prince has made quality-of-life updates, such as allowing doors and safes to remain open after puzzles are solved. Games like Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Disco Elysium have received significant updates post-launch, but the timing of these enhancements often coincides with players moving on from the games.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

Future Games Show announces hosts for Gamescom showcase — ‘Metal Gear Solid’ and ‘Resident Evil’ actors to present

David Hayter and Maggie Robertson will co-host the Future Games Show at gamescom on August 20, showcasing over 50 titles from publishers like Bandai Namco, Electronic Arts, and Capcom. The event will start at 2 p.m. EDT / 11 a.m. PDT / 7 p.m. BST and will be broadcast live on platforms including YouTube, Twitch, TikTok, BiliBili, and GamesRadar.com. David Hayter is known for his role as Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series and has previously hosted the show in 2020. Maggie Robertson is recognized for her role as Lady Dimitrescu in Resident Evil Village and as Orin the Red in Baldur's Gate 3. Additionally, Future will present two other Gamescom events: "FGS Live From Gamescom" and "FGS Best of Gamescom," airing on August 24.

AppWizard

July 25, 2025

18 Best Horror Games for PC, Ranked

In the realm of PC gaming, horror titles have a distinct presence, offering a wide variety of games that often surpass those on consoles. The text highlights several notable horror games exclusive to the PC platform, avoiding mainstream franchises. 1. DEAD LETTER DEPT. - A typing game where data entry leads to a chilling narrative involving junk mail and madness. 2. Mad Father - An RPG-maker horror game featuring complex puzzles and a narrative about a girl's dark family secrets. 3. The Midnight Scenes: The Nanny - A side-scrolling adventure inspired by The Twilight Zone, focusing on the mystery of a missing nanny. 4. Home Safety Hotline - Players act as a hotline operator, solving bizarre home infestation queries with a mix of mystery and humor. 5. Yume Nikki - A dreamlike exploration game with abstract imagery and no clear objectives, allowing for personal interpretation. 6. The Cat Lady - A high-contrast side-scroller exploring themes of vulnerability and darkness with a striking visual style. 7. IT STEALS - A horror game where players navigate a labyrinth while avoiding a relentless pursuer. 8. Fear & Hunger - A turn-based horror game known for its difficulty and grotesque imagery, where every choice matters. 9. Lost in Vivo - Players search for a lost dog in a terrifying sewer system filled with Lovecraftian creatures. 10. Cry of Fear - A survival horror game set in a disturbing world following a car accident, featuring immersive sound design. 11. Sanitarium - A point-and-click horror game where an amnesiac explores a surreal landscape to uncover their dark past. 12. I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream - Based on a short story, players confront their fears in an existential nightmare controlled by a supercomputer. 13. Look Outside - An RPG where players survive cosmic horrors in an apartment building over 15 days, combining narrative and turn-based combat. 14. FAITH: The Unholy Trinity - A minimalist 8-bit horror game that creates despair through atmospheric sound and art design. 15. Imscared - Players solve puzzles while avoiding a lurking threat, utilizing the PC environment for immersion. 16. SCP: Containment Breach - A free horror game where players navigate a facility filled with monstrous entities, featuring multiple endings. 17. Penumbra: Black Plague - Players explore an abandoned research facility, combining puzzles with a gripping narrative. 18. Amnesia: The Bunker - A survival horror game where players manage limited resources while facing a relentless threat.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

Steam’s slop problem has gotten much worse as reports say the number of games using GenAI has gone up almost 800% in the last year alone

The number of games on Steam disclosing the use of Generative AI has surged by nearly 800% over the past year, with just under 8,000 titles currently utilizing this technology, representing approximately 7% of the total Steam library. A year ago, around 1,000 games were reported to disclose the use of Generative AI. The influx of low-effort, AI-generated content has raised concerns among developers and players, particularly regarding quality dilution in gaming storefronts like the Nintendo eShop. Some developers have faced imitation of their popular titles, leading to frustration over misleading consumers. While some developers have stopped using AI due to backlash, others have adopted defensive language about their practices. The reported figures reflect only those developers who voluntarily disclose their use of Generative AI, suggesting the actual prevalence may be higher. Generative AI is being used in various ways, including for content moderation in games like Comedy Night, which filters offensive user-uploaded content. An artist known for contributions to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei attempted to train an AI model to replicate their style but found the results unsatisfactory, illustrating the challenges of AI in creative fields.

AppWizard

July 17, 2025

The Drifter (PC) Review

In Powerhoof's game The Drifter, players control Mick Carter, a drifter traveling across Australia to attend his mother's funeral. He becomes embroiled in a mystery after witnessing a reporter's kidnapping and being framed for murder. The game features a mix of grounded and surreal elements, with stunning pixel art and exceptional voice acting. Players must solve various puzzles and navigate challenges, including escaping monsters and evading law enforcement. The gameplay employs simplified point-and-click mechanics, though the expanding map can lead to repetitive exploration. The puzzles are generally straightforward, avoiding overly convoluted logic, and the game maintains an engaging pace throughout.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Video Game Review | ‘Stellar Blade’ Comes to PC

Stellar Blade, originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, has been released as a PC port. The game's narrative follows Eve, the last member of the 7th Airborne Squad, as she navigates a post-apocalyptic Earth to confront the Elder Naytiba. The combat system features heavy-hitting combos and a satisfying parry mechanic, with impressive animations. The game was tested on an RTX 4070 Super with 32 GB of RAM at maximum settings, running smoothly at 60 frames per second with minor audio glitches and occasional lag. Critics have compared it to Nier Automata, describing it as a budget version, but the combat mechanics are considered superior. Stellar Blade is available on Steam, the Epic Store, and the PlayStation Store.

BetaBeacon

July 7, 2025

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android

No Way Home is a twin stick shooter game with role-playing elements that involves exploration and shooting with upgrades for your ship.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Steam Summer Sale is even better than I thought – here are the most worthwhile deals

The Steam Summer Sale includes significant discounts on several popular games. The Resident Evil 4 remake is available for .99/£16.49, marking a 50% discount. Cyberpunk 2077 is priced at .49/£17.49 with a 65% discount. The Dead Space remake is on sale for .99/£9.99, offering an 80% discount. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is discounted to .79/£37.79, a 10% reduction from its original price of .99/£41.99. Devil May Cry 5 is available for .99/£5.99, reflecting a 75% discount. The sale ends on July 10.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The best PC games of 2025 (that don’t need a graphics card)

In 2025, several innovative games have emerged that cater to players without high-end graphics requirements. - 9 Kings: An early access game focused on base-building and strategy, where players construct armies on limited tiles and face randomized enemies. - Pipstrello and the Cursed Yoyo: A vibrant adventure game reminiscent of Game Boy Advance titles, featuring real-time combat and puzzles, with a soundtrack by Yoko Shimomura. - So to Speak: A gamified language learning puzzle game that helps players learn Japanese vocabulary and culture. - The Roottrees are Dead: An investigative game exploring a plane crash mystery, combining genealogy and drama, now available in a remastered version on Steam. - Cast N Chill: A relaxing fishing game with pixel art aesthetics, allowing players to catch and document various fish. - Wizordum: A fast-paced action game that mixes first-person shooter mechanics with spell-slinging, featuring a level editor. - Glass Cannon: A physics-based puzzle game with roguelike elements, where players shoot at enemies with limited bullets. - Urban Myth Dissolution Center: A psychic investigator game with retro aesthetics and a narrative inspired by Japanese horror. - Chronicles of the Wolf: A side-scrolling action game set during the Beast of Gévaudan attacks, reminiscent of classic titles like Castlevania. - Desktop Survivors 98: A survival game featuring Clippy in a whimsical digital landscape, paying homage to early computing days.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

Our Favorite Picks for the Best Android TV Games

- Machinarium is an indie adventure game with hand-drawn visuals and logic puzzles. - This War of Mine is a survival-themed strategy game inspired by the Siege of Sarajevo. - Double Dragon Trilogy includes all three installments of the beat-em-up action game. - Death Road to Canada is a randomly-generated road trip action-RPG with lots of replay value. - Crossy Road is an endless road-crossing game with over 200 characters to unlock. - The Wolf Among Us is an episodic adventure game based on the Fables comic series. - Goat Simulator is a chaotic game where you play as a goat causing mayhem. - Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is considered one of the best RPGs of all time, set in the Star Wars universe.