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August 14, 2025

Gamescom 2025 schedule: All the showcases and events you can watch this year

Gamescom 2025 will take place in Cologne, Germany, featuring various events and showcases. Key highlights include: - Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 19 at 8 pm CEST, with updates on Resident Evil Requiem and the World of Warcraft Midnight expansion. - The Future Games Show on August 20 at 8 pm CEST, hosted by David Hayter and Maggie Robertson. - The Awesome Indies showcase on August 21 at 6 pm CEST, focusing on indie titles. - Xbox will present broadcasts on August 20 and 21 at 6 am PT, featuring Grounded 2, Black Ops 7, and The Outer Worlds 2. - Bethesda will host broadcasts over three days starting August 22, including developer interviews and game showcases.

BetaBeacon

August 13, 2025

Grab These Free Premium Apps for Android and iOS While They Last!

The fact described in the text is that there are free Android apps and games available for a limited time, including an intense side-scrolling action shooter.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Every game is a roguelike deckbuilder now, but I’ve finally found a few that have stopped me being a hater

9 Kings is an early access game where players defend their kingdom using cards to strategically place units and buildings against aggressive monarchs. Upgrading units and buildings is done by overlaying cards, and spells can provide new abilities. Players can acquire cards from various themes during battles, allowing for diverse builds. The King is Watching features grid-based gameplay and kingdom defense but lacks the fluidity of 9 Kings, requiring significant time investment for resource grinding. It introduces a mechanic where players must keep their gaze on buildings for them to function, adding tension and strategy. Drop Duchy reimagines Tetris as a kingdom-building roguelike deckbuilder, where players use tetrominos generated from cards to construct their kingdoms. Building prerequisites depend on surrounding tetrominos, and completing lines rewards players with resource bonuses. These three games showcase diversity within the deckbuilding genre, each offering a unique experience while sharing foundational elements.

BetaBeacon

August 7, 2025

The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the most powerful Android handheld I’ve ever tested, but is it the best?

The AYANEO Pocket S2 has a sleek and slender design with stacked triggers, high-end TMR electromagnetic sticks, and a headphone jack. It features a Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 chipset that outperforms other popular handhelds in terms of CPU and GPU performance. The device also excels in sustained performance and temperature control. It is highly recommended for gaming, including emulation of retro and modern games. The Pro model comes with a larger battery and a swappable D-pad. However, the premium price tag may make it difficult to recommend, especially with the release of other compelling alternatives by AYANEO.

TrendTechie

August 3, 2025

Главное за 3 августа ⟩ Заблокирован популярный торрент-трекер, черный день на дорогах и роскошная яхта в Риге

The National Council for Electronic Media (NEPLP) blocked access to the Russian torrent site kinozal.tv. The cruise yacht Ilma made its inaugural visit to the Port of Riga on August 2. A traffic accident resulted in two fatalities. A Riga resident, Lana, faced discomfort during her hotel stay in Ventspils and received a request from hotel management to stop public commentary after her negative review. The Prosecutor's Office charged a man with sexual assault against minors at a closed children's home in Kurzeme. Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies uncovered a corruption scheme involving a Rada member and military administration heads. Kremlin propagandists claimed Ukraine is a pawn in a larger conflict. A two-year-old girl died in an accident at the Aquagan water park in Croatia. Former President Trump announced the deployment of two nuclear submarines. The Krašennikov volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history without affecting populated areas. The Summer Sound festival in Liepāja is the largest beach festival in the Baltic region. Travelers faced flight cancellations from airBaltic. RUS TVNET covers celebrity gossip and relationship dynamics, particularly regarding narcissistic behavior.

AppWizard

July 27, 2025

Crytek says the most important difference between Far Cry and Crysis had nothing to do with technology: ‘In Crysis, we mimicked nature as closely as possible’

Crysis continues to impress with its visual fidelity years after its release, showcasing a significant leap in graphical prowess compared to its predecessor, Far Cry. The development team traveled to Haiti to gather reference data for the game's environment design, emphasizing the importance of firsthand experience in creating an authentic representation of the tropical setting. This innovative approach allowed them to mimic natural behaviors, such as sunlight interaction and water refraction, contributing to the game's lasting realism. The techniques used in Crysis align with contemporary practices in game development, including physically-based rendering. However, the future of the franchise is uncertain, as Crysis 4 has been placed "on hold" following a 15% workforce reduction at Crytek.

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July 26, 2025

Five Android Games Worth Playing (July 26)

AK-Xolotl is a roguelike, twinstick shooter game where players control an AK-powered Axolotl, collect materials, and grow more powerful Axolotls for future runs through dungeons.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Award-winning mobile puzzle game arrives on PC and consoles

Monument Valley 3 is launching on Steam, PlayStation, Switch, and Xbox, expanding its audience beyond mobile platforms. The game features a new character, Noor, who explores a water-filled world and allows for navigation across open waters. A physical collection titled Monument Valley: The Trilogy will be available for Switch and PlayStation 5 on October 30, priced at .99, including all three games, six art cards, and soundtrack download cards. Developer ustwo games will donate 3% of profits to charitable causes, having raised over 0,000 for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for emergency flood relief. The series maintains an E rating for all ages.

BetaBeacon

July 19, 2025

Top 5 iPhone and Android apps & games you need to try this week – Subnautica, Oceanhorn, and More!

Subnautica is a paid game that costs .99.

BetaBeacon

July 19, 2025

My apologies, Samsung, I was unfamiliar with your Fold game

The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a significant improvement over previous models in terms of design, features, and performance. Samsung's slow and steady innovation in its foldable series has made minor upgrades more meaningful and has led to a more impressive overall product.