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AppWizard

July 15, 2025

Less than 6 years after it launched, John Wick Hex is being removed from sale on all storefronts later this week

John Wick Hex will be removed from digital storefronts on July 17, less than six years after its launch. Publisher Big Fan Games confirmed that current owners will retain access, but new purchases will not be possible. The likely reason for this decision is expiring license rights. The game received positive feedback despite its deviations from the original film series. It is currently available at full price on Steam and Epic Games Store, with an 80% discount available on the Humble Store.

AppWizard

July 11, 2025

I would’ve loved Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 a lot more if it hadn’t made the mistake of rolling out time limits for every level

The remaster of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 successfully captures the essence of the original game, providing a familiar mix of satisfaction and frustration. However, the remake of Pro Skater 4 does not evoke the same excitement, as much of its content feels recycled and the gameplay has been altered with a strict two-minute time limit on levels, which changes the dynamics and diminishes the experience. While players can extend the time limit to 60 minutes, the alteration of original objectives to fit a two-minute format is seen as a missed opportunity. The changes seem to cater more to newcomers rather than long-time fans, leading to a divide and a loss of the nostalgic appeal that characterized the remakes of the first two titles.

BetaBeacon

July 10, 2025

The Game Boy of my dreams is finally back in stock for good

The ModRetro Chromatic is the ultimate Game Boy, with an enhanced but authentic screen and exquisite build quality. It only plays Game Boy and Game Boy Color cartridges, replicating the original hardware closely. It has a backlit LCD panel, premium build quality, and a battery indicator. The device has been restocked with new colorways and accessories. The price has been adjusted, making it a pricey option for diehard Game Boy fans. It is considered the ultimate way to play Game Boy cartridges for dedicated collectors.

BetaBeacon

July 9, 2025

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

Android Apps and Games are available for free for a limited time, including apps like Unit Converter Pro, Fake Screen Call, Water Reflection Photo Effects, Stabilize Video, and Compress Video.

AppWizard

June 30, 2025

The dev behind one of my favorite recent FPSes is making a ‘horror game about a trainee metro driver trapped in the dampest subway east of anything that matters’ set in a real city that doesn’t actually have a subway

Spytihněv, the creator of the 2023 boomer shooter HROT, has announced a new horror game titled Brno Transit, set in a surreal subway system in Brno, Czechia, which does not have a traditional subway system but introduced an underground rail line in 2022. The game is part of the indie horror trend focusing on mundane and workplace-oriented themes, featuring a narrative-driven psychological horror experience about a trainee metro driver. It includes dark humor elements, such as humorous employee benefits and a mature content warning stating it is "not suitable for youth under the age of 30." Brno Transit is set to launch toward the end of this year and is available for wishlisting on Steam.

AppWizard

June 26, 2025

Industry vet David Miller joins Coatsink

David Miller has been appointed as the head of business development at Coatsink after a five-year tenure at War Child UK, where he led gaming partnerships and raised funds for youth in conflict zones. His previous experience includes roles at Bandai Namco, Bossa Studios, ITV, and The Imaginarium Studios. Coatsink, founded in 2009, was acquired by Thunderful Group in 2020 for .9 million, excluding performance payouts, enhancing its position in the indie gaming sector.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Steam Makes Sci-fi Game Free for Everyone

Space Pilgrim Episode II: Epsilon Indi, a sci-fi game released in 2016, is now available for free on PC until June 26. It is a sequel to Episode I and is normally priced at .99. The game has received 426 user reviews on Steam, with an 89 percent rating, earning a classification of “Very Positive.” The story follows Captain Pilgrim on a journey with various passengers, involving a shadowy government organization. Gameplay lasts a couple of hours and features straightforward fetch quest puzzles. Compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as “Unknown.”

AppWizard

June 12, 2025

With WH40K Boltgun and Dungeons of Hinterberg, this month’s Humble Choice lineup is stacked for less than $12

The June 2025 Humble Choice bundle includes eight games available for subscribers at a price of .99. The featured titles are: 1. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - A first-person shooter with a retail price of .99. 2. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered - A remastered classic with a retail price of .99. 3. Nobody Wants to Die - A narrative-driven adventure with a retail price of .99. 4. Dungeons of Hinterberg - An adventure game with a retail price of .99. 5. Tchia - An open-world exploration game with a retail price of .99. 6. Sker Ritual - A zombie survival FPS with a retail price of .99. 7. Biped - A co-op adventure game with a retail price of .99. 8. Havendock - A colony simulation game with a retail price of .99. Additionally, the bundle includes a month of IGN Plus valued at .99 and a one-month subscription to Boot.dev worth .00. For June, 5% of every Humble Choice membership will be donated to The Trevor Project, which supports programs aimed at preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ youth.

AppWizard

June 11, 2025

Adidas’ Minecraft Collab Added Five New Sneakers to Their Popular Collection — Where to Buy Before They Sell Out

Adidas has expanded its collaboration with Minecraft for Summer 2025, introducing five new shoe designs inspired by characters like Creepers, Endermen, Skeletons, and Spiders. The collection includes reimagined versions of popular Adidas styles such as the Sambas XLG, Campus 00s, and Superstar II. The Campus 00s feature elastic laces and Creeper colors, while the Handball Spezial has a retro design and rubber outsole. The Samba XLG is themed around spiders with pixelated details, and the Superstar II includes pixelated graphics and a Skeleton lace charm. The collection is available for purchase on the Adidas website and at Journeys, with some styles already selling out quickly.

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.