3D models Archives

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September 30, 2026

Lime3DS Setup Guide: Play Pokémon on Android [2026]

- Nintendo’s 2024 legal action against Tropic Haze, the team behind the Yuzu Switch emulator, ended with a $**.4 million settlement** and the shutdown of Yuzu. - Lime3DS rose out of the shutdown of Yuzu and Citra as a community-maintained Citra fork, but development stopped in April 2025, leading to the creation of Azahar. - Azahar is the successor project to Lime3DS, but the Android package name was not updated, causing confusion. - Azahar is the default recommendation for 3DS emulation, consolidating the scattered forks that emerged after the shutdown of Yuzu and Citra. - Azahar requires specific system files from a real Nintendo 3DS console, and users must dump their own game files legally.

AppWizard

September 29, 2026

The best frog in all of gaming, Touch Me, is now appreciable in all its glory thanks to a FF7 model viewer

Pardall Games has released a collection of 3D models from the 1997 game Final Fantasy 7, including a frog model referred to as "my sweet, sweet boy." Users can interact with nearly every model, including characters and summon animations, in a 3D viewer. The viewer allows for rotation of models and comparison with map screens. A notable model is that of Touch Me, which has been renamed Amphidex in the recent Rebirth remake, and can be transformed into a GIF to showcase its animations.

BetaBeacon

September 24, 2026

Voxel-Themed Puzzler Namco Legendary Mountains Arrives On iOS and Android Today

BeXide has released Namco Legendary Mountains on iOS and Android, a Voxel-based puzzler where players match up iconic characters from Namco's classic coin-op era to create chains and prevent a stack from spilling over a bowl's edge.

AppWizard

August 20, 2026

Puzzle Game Woodo Launches September 16 for Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC

Daedalic Entertainment, along with developers Yullia Prohorova and Timur Bogotof, announced the release of the puzzle game Woodo, set to launch on September 16. It will be available on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The game will have two editions: a Standard Edition priced at .99 and a Deluxe Edition also priced at .99, which includes additional content such as an original soundtrack, 3D models, print templates, extra cursor colors, and a gratitude sticker. Woodo features a cozy diorama puzzle experience where players assemble wooden scenes that come to life with color and animations, following the adventures of characters Foxy and Ben. The game includes a friendly narrator and aims to evoke nostalgic feelings and joy through its gameplay and characters. Key features include a unique puzzle mechanic, adaptive gameplay, and a meaningful story.

AppWizard

August 17, 2026

Here are the PC game settings you should always turn on, and the ones to switch off

PC gaming allows customization of graphics settings to improve performance and visual experience. Certain settings can degrade image quality, while others enhance immersion. Settings to disable include: - Motion blur: Can create a blurry visual experience, especially during fast movements. - VSync: Synchronizes frame rate with monitor refresh rate but can introduce latency; alternatives like Adaptive Sync are more effective. - Depth of field: Can obscure details and consume resources, particularly in clarity-focused scenarios. - Chromatic aberration, bloom, lens flare, and film grain: These post-processing effects can detract from clarity and hinder performance, especially in competitive play. Settings to enable or tweak include: - ML-based upscaling (DLSS, FSR 4, XeSS): Enhances visual stability and boosts performance without sacrificing image quality. - Textures: Higher quality textures improve realism and detail, especially with sufficient VRAM. - View distance: A higher setting enhances immersion by rendering distant objects, reducing distracting pop-ins. - Shadows: Higher quality shadows add depth and realism, enhancing the overall visual experience despite potential performance costs.

BetaBeacon

August 16, 2026

Mobile RPG JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit Released on iOS and Android

Over 50 heroes from "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" are featured in the mobile RPG game "JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Golden Spirit."

AppWizard

July 12, 2026

Console-exclusive Silent Hill game finally gets PC release 14 years later

Aleksey Shevchenko, a Russian developer, has announced an unofficial PC port of Silent Hill Downpour, originally released in 2012 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. This port will feature enhanced graphics with resolutions up to 1440p and support for 60 frames per second, along with improved lighting and shadow effects. It will include both controller and keyboard/mouse support, quick-save and quick-load options, and the ability to skip cutscenes. The port will also restore previously cut content, including deleted cutscenes, dialogues, notes, quests, 3D models, weapons, and a teased deleted boss fight. A specific release date has not been provided, but it is expected to launch in autumn. Players will need to own the original game to access the port. The original Silent Hill Downpour received mixed reviews, with criticism of its combat mechanics and technical issues but praise for its character depth and storytelling.

AppWizard

July 9, 2026

Help, I can’t decide if Stardew Valley in 3D is amazing or horrifying

A new mod for Stardew Valley, created by kittycatcasey (spacechase0), titled "The Third Dimension," presents a 3D version of the game. The mod showcases a 3D landscape where the modder interacts with characters and the environment, though many entities remain 2D, creating an unsettling atmosphere. The goal is to replace 2D sprites with 3D models to enhance immersion. The mod also explores virtual reality compatibility, which presents challenges. Currently, the mod is not available for public testing.

BetaBeacon

July 7, 2026

4 silly Android games I play to quiet my overstimulated brain

- Hello! My Cozy Inn is a slow-paced restaurant and hotel management game with mini-games such as farming sim, merge games, and memory-pair games. - Screwdom 3D is a game where players unscrew objects by tapping on color-coded screws. - Arrows - Puzzle Escape is a black-and-white game where players clear levels by tapping on black arrows. - Magic Sort! is a game where players sort colorful liquids in bottles to match colors.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2026

This new emulator frontend brings back the nostalgia of cartridges and game discs

A new emulator frontend called Socket aims to bring back the feeling of rummaging through a collection of cartridges and game discs to choose what to play. The app displays games as 3D models of cartridges or game discs with customizable stickers, organizes games by platform, and features custom insert animations. The developer plans to release the first alpha version in around a month, with potential expansion to PC and Steam Deck in the future.