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February 20, 2025

VR studio Toast Interactive lays off most of its staff

Toast Interactive has announced a major reduction in its workforce, including the shutdown of its office and layoffs of a substantial portion of its staff. Founded in 2016, the studio is known for titles like Max Mustard and Richie's Plank Experience. The founders, Toni and Richard Eastes, expressed sorrow over the decision and noted that the majority of their talented staff have suffered redundancies. They plan to continue enhancing their existing projects despite the challenges.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Does Avowed have multiplayer or co-op?

Avowed is designed strictly as a single-player title and does not support multiplayer functionality. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer, confirmed that initial plans for a co-op feature were scrapped to focus on refining the RPG systems for a cohesive single-player experience. While there is a possibility that modders could create an unofficial co-op function in the future, Obsidian has not indicated any plans to introduce co-op features. Avowed is available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through various platforms, and it is priced at .99, with a promotional deal bringing the price down to .89 at CDKeys.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

GTA 6 could reach PCs in early 2026 according to Corsair – but I’m already sick of waiting

GTA 6 is set to launch on consoles in late 2025, as confirmed by Take-Two Interactive. Andy Paul, CEO of Corsair, suggested that the PC version might arrive as early as early 2026. There are concerns about potential delays in the console release, and fans are awaiting further updates from Rockstar. Historically, Rockstar has staggered releases, with PC versions following console launches, which raises uncertainty about the timeline for GTA 6. The optimization process for PC games can be time-consuming, and there are concerns about technical issues at launch. Additionally, the lack of cross-save functionality complicates the transition between platforms for players who may purchase the game on both consoles and PC.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Steam Next Fest 2025: all the dates, details, and everything else you need to know

The first Steam Next Fest of 2025 will take place from February 24 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT to March 3 at 10 AM PST / 6 PM GMT. This event will occur three times throughout 2025, with the other dates being June 9 - June 16 and October 13 - October 20. During Steam Next Fest, players can download free demos of upcoming games and engage with developer live streams. A free Steam account is required to participate. While the event is not a sale, it often coincides with discounts on various titles, with the next major Steam sale starting on March 13, 2025.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

New PC Game Sale Includes Hundreds Of AAA Hits For Low Prices

Fanatical has launched the Gaming Legends Sale, offering discounts of up to 90% on a wide range of PC games, including AAA titles and indie games. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code. Featured discounts include: - Control Ultimate Edition for .19 (originally .99) - Lies of P for .99 (down from .99) - System Shock Remake for .99 (previously .99) - Frostpunk for .44 (was .99) - Frostpunk 2 for .99 (originally .99) Major publishers like Capcom, Sega, and Bethesda are also participating, with discounts on titles such as: - Skyrim Anniversary Edition for .49 (down from .99) - Dragon's Dogma 2 for .39 (originally .99) - Metaphor: Refantazio for .99 (was .99) Preorders are available for upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Lika A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, along with additional preorder discounts on games such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Bundle deals also qualify for the bonus promotion on orders exceeding a certain amount.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25W08A Brings New Wolf Sounds, Spawn Egg Changes, and More

Minecraft Snapshot 25W08A introduces several new features, including six sound variants for wolves that allow them to express different traits through barks, growls, pants, and whines. The original white wolf retains its classic sounds, while the new variants include big, cute, public, angry, grumpy, and sad. Spawn eggs have been visually updated with unique textures and size variations corresponding to the mobs they spawn. Sheep wool color rules have been refined: in cold biomes, black wool is most common, followed by gray, light gray, white, and brown; in warm biomes, brown wool is most common, followed by gray, light gray, white, and black. Pink wool is the rarest across all biomes. Leaf litter now features shades that correspond to their respective biomes, and sheep can have dyed undercoats and consume fern blocks, aligning their behavior more closely with the Bedrock edition.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

First Minecraft Club at VTSU

The Castleton Minecraft Club has nearly 20 sign-ups and is focused on creating an inclusive gaming experience by accommodating both Bedrock and Java editions of Minecraft. The club faces financial and technical challenges, particularly regarding server costs, and is currently distributing a survey to gauge student preferences. Plans are underway to operate primarily online, with the potential use of an eSports platform for meetings. The club aims to host various in-game activities and aspires to connect students across all Vermont State University campuses. Promotional efforts include flyers and the creation of an Instagram page to attract new members.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing challenges with older games that use the PhysX system, particularly titles released between 2005 and 2013 designed for 32-bit CUDA hardware. Games like Mirror’s Edge, Unreal Tournament 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum may not perform well on the new hardware. Discussions indicate that while these games can run without PhysX, using it for enhanced effects can lead to performance drops, with an RTX 5090 showing lower frame rates in Borderlands 2 compared to the RTX 4090. Although PhysX effects were not critical to gameplay, older games often have compatibility issues with modern hardware, raising concerns about the preservation of video games as technology evolves.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

The survival game with the best car ever has sold over a million copies in a year, and is now 40% off on Steam

Pacific Drive, launched a year ago, has sold over a million copies, making it a leading survival game of 2024. Developed by Ironwood Studios, the game features a station wagon that evolves into a versatile vehicle equipped with sci-fi gadgets, enhancing the gameplay experience. Players develop a bond with the vehicle, which serves as a resilient companion in the game's chaotic environment.

BetaBeacon

February 20, 2025

Top 8 mobile games like Animal Crossing for Android and iOS

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a game similar to Animal Crossing where players can decorate a house, change outfits, explore different areas, collect animals and fish, dive in the ocean, and cook using recipes.