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AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Drywall Eating Simulator is a game about ‘interacting with society’ that takes me back to my retail days

The Summer Game Fest featured a game called Drywall Eating Simulator, unveiled during the Women Led Games Showcase on June 8. This physics-based 3D adventure game challenges players to eat drywall while navigating a world filled with various characters. The game incorporates humor and absurdity, and there is potential for virtual reality integration, allowing players to physically mimic actions from the game. Players are advised to maintain a safe distance from actual walls during gameplay.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Square Enix announces multiplayer murder mystery action game KILLER INN for PC

Square Enix and Tactic Studios have announced KILLER INN, a multiplayer murder mystery action game. A closed beta test for PC users via Steam will be launched, with dates to be announced. Players can request access on the game's Steam page. The game features 24 players, where some act as wolves trying to blend in while others are lambs aiming to survive. Players collect clues from crime scenes to identify the killer and can use various items for combat and strategy. The game includes a focus mode for enhanced awareness and a 3D audio voice chat for communication. Character customization allows players to choose unique characters with distinct abilities. Players can engage solo or form teams, and trailers and gameplay videos are available for viewing.

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

Psychological time loop life simulation game Fractured Blooms announced for PC

Serenity Forge has announced its new project, Fractured Blooms, a psychological time loop life simulation game featuring artwork by Satchely and a fully voiced narrative by Nichole Goodnight. The game will be available on PC via Steam, but no specific release date has been provided. It invites players to restore a neglected house through various activities, including growing crops, cooking meals, and managing resources while navigating a time loop. The narrative is inspired by real stories from the founder's family, aiming to foster empathy and reflection. Key features include gardening, cooking, home decoration, resource management, and discovering surprises each day. An announcement trailer and screenshots are available for viewing.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

MVRDV’s ‘Out of the Box’ Project Looks Like a Building Pulled Straight from Minecraft

A new residential tower named Out of the Box, designed by Dutch architecture firm MVRDV, is being built in Taipei’s Tianmu neighborhood. The 25-story structure reaches a height of 250 feet and features a dynamic facade with box-like protrusions that create additional living spaces such as balconies and terraces. MVRDV utilized digital scripting to navigate Taiwan’s building regulations, allowing for a balance of sunlight and privacy. The design includes a small number of repeating apartment types with variations due to the protruding boxes. The tower aims to foster community by providing private outdoor spaces in a humid subtropical climate. It is clad in marble, enhancing its sophisticated appearance while integrating with planned greenery to create a vertical garden.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Rematch: All the key details on the 5v5 football game from the masterminds behind Sifu

Sloclap, known for the game Absolver, is developing a new sports game titled Rematch, which is a five-a-side football game. It will be released on Steam, with the release date to be announced. The game features dynamic online multiplayer gameplay where players control a single character, and there are no fixed positions or complex statistics. The base game will cost £21, while the Pro Edition and Elite Edition will cost £30 and £39, respectively, offering early access and additional cosmetic items. The Captain Pass will function as a battle pass with seasonal content, focusing on cosmetics and in-game currency. Rematch does not include fighting elements, as it aims to be a football simulator. The minimum system requirements include Windows 10/11, an AMD Ryzen 5 3400G or Intel Core i5-9400 processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5500 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 1060. Recommended specs include an AMD Ryzen 3700x or Intel Core 11600k processor, 8 GB RAM, and a graphics card like the AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050.

AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Metroidvania game Bolt & Wahlington announced for PC

Publisher OKJOY and developer Team Orca have announced the Metroidvania action-adventure game, Bolt & Wahlington, featuring a Siamese cat protagonist navigating floating ruins. The game will launch on PC via Steam, with a beta test scheduled for June. Players will pilot a mech aboard the mobile fortress Whalington, utilizing unique gameplay mechanics such as transforming into a mouse, exchanging health points for keys, and morphing the mech into different forms. The game encourages exploration in a non-linear world filled with hidden areas and secrets. It features a hand-drawn 2D comic aesthetic and includes cat-centric elements, such as saving progress in cardboard boxes and encountering quirky feline characters.

Tech Optimizer

May 13, 2025

If I would ever install an antivirus, this open-source tool would be my choice, and here is why

ClamAV is a free, open-source antivirus tool that allows public scrutiny of its code, ensuring security and integrity. It is compatible with multiple platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS, and is suitable for self-hosted servers and virtual machines. ClamAV includes features like SigTool for managing the virus signature database and ClamBC for advanced dynamic detection capabilities. It operates through a command-based interface, which may be intimidating for some users, and requires initial configuration. Despite its thorough scanning process, it may not perform as quickly as other antivirus solutions. ClamAV is recognized for its ability to identify a wide array of potential threats without financial investment.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

The tower defense comeback continues with Rift Riff, a ‘remarkably forgiving’ game about interdimensional juice raids

Rift Riff is a new tower defense game where players control a clumsy cloaked wizard tasked with installing an extractor to gather resources while defending against shadowy blob monsters. Players can strategically place defensive towers and manage resources to fortify their defenses. The game is available on Steam at an enticing price.

AppWizard

May 9, 2025

I couldn’t have played Clair Obscur without its accessibility settings, and now it might be my GOTY

The game Clair Obscur, developed by Sandfall, features stunning Belle Époque-styled visuals and an immersive world that encourages exploration. It includes unique features that allow players to engage deeply with the environment and create personal solutions to challenges. After approximately 17 hours of gameplay, the reviewer expresses a strong sense of loyalty to Sandfall and considers Clair Obscur a potential Game of the Year. The reviewer is eager to see future releases from the developer.

AppWizard

April 18, 2025

Painkiller’s new weapons trailer gives us a good look at the reboot’s guns, and I’m delighted to see that its iconic stake launcher still skewers enemies to walls

The Painkiller reboot was officially unveiled in March by Anshar Studios, reviving People Can Fly's 2004 shooter with a modern interpretation and introducing co-operative gameplay. A new trailer from the Galaxies Gaming Showcase showcased the game's aesthetic and featured the stake gun, a nod to the original game, with Adrian Chmielarz, the original director, leading the project. A specific release date has not been announced, but the reboot is expected to launch sometime this year.