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AppWizard

April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Sony partially pulls back on account linking requirement for PC games

Sony has announced that players can now play four specific games without the need for a PlayStation Network account. The affected titles are Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Last of Us Part II Remastered, God of War Ragnarok, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. While linking an account is optional, Sony is offering incentives such as trophy support and unique in-game skins to encourage players to do so. This decision follows backlash from the gaming community regarding a previous requirement to link PlayStation Network accounts with Steam accounts. The criticism was partly due to the PlayStation Network's inaccessibility in some countries where Steam operates. Sony has not confirmed if it will relax the account linking requirement for more titles but will continue to explore benefits for linked accounts.

AppWizard

November 11, 2024

Sony Boss: PSN Linking for PC Games Is for Players’ Safety

The requirement for players to link their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts has been implemented for both live service and single-player games, including Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. This has led to player dissatisfaction and mixed reviews for the game. Helldivers 2 faced negative feedback and "review-bombing," which resulted in Sony removing the PSN account linking requirement for that game. However, other upcoming Sony titles on PC may still require account linking, which the company states is necessary for security purposes.

AppWizard

November 8, 2024

Sony boss admits forcing PC gamers into PlayStation accounts can “invite pushback,” but insists they have to keep games safe – which doesn’t really track in single-player

Sony's president, Hiroki Totoki, discussed the company's strategy to promote PlayStation Network account linking among PC gamers during a financial call, acknowledging potential pushback. The requirement for account linking has faced criticism, particularly after the backlash from the Helldivers 2 community and the mandatory linking for the Horizon Zero Dawn remaster on PC. This approach raises concerns about user experience, especially for single-player titles, as many PC gamers prefer a straightforward gaming experience without additional hurdles. Sony's strategy appears aimed at increasing PlayStation Network user numbers, but it contrasts with the smoother integration offered by Xbox games. Despite the rationale for account management in multiplayer games, the necessity for single-player titles remains contentious, and Sony is likely to continue facing resistance from the PC gaming community. The company has recognized the need for improved user testing and evaluation based on past challenges.

AppWizard

September 25, 2024

God of War Ragnarok Now Have A Game Changing Mod for PC Players

A new mod developed by iArtoriasUA allows PC gamers to bypass the mandatory PSN account sign-in for God of War Ragnarok, enabling offline play without linking to a PSN account. The mod works by adding a specific file to the game’s directory, removing the PSN overlay and simulating offline mode. Early user reports indicate that it functions well, addressing frustrations with the PSN account linking policy. However, players are cautioned about potential risks during installation. The mod's emergence adds to the ongoing debate about PSN account linking in PC gaming, which has seen backlash in other titles like Helldivers 2 and Ghost of Tsushima.

AppWizard

September 19, 2024

Amazon Prime member? Then hurry and download these 40+ free games on your Steam Deck

Valve's Steam Deck is recognized as a leading handheld gaming device with a large library of games. Amazon Prime subscribers can access over 40 free games compatible with the Steam Deck, available for download at no cost until their expiration dates. As of September 18, two games have been removed from the offer, but many remain accessible. Users can enhance their gaming experience using the Heroic Games Launcher, which allows for account linking and simplifies game management. A list of currently available games for download on the Steam Deck includes: - Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland (Works with Proton Experimental, Epic, Ends 9/19/2024) - Super Crazy Rhythm Palace (Verified, Epic, Ends 9/19/2024) - Young Souls (Not rated, Prime, Ends 9/25/2024) - Heaven Dust 2 (Playable, Prime, Ends 9/25/2024) - Card Shark (Verified, Epic, Ends 9/25/2024) - Soulstice (Playable, Epic, Ends 9/25/2024) - Forager (Verified, GOG, Ends 9/25/2024) - LEGO Lord of the Rings (Verified, GOG, Ends 9/30/2024) - Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor GOTY (Verified, GOG, Ends 9/30/2024) - Wall World (Verified, Prime, Ends 10/1/2024) - Shadow of the Tomb Raider - Definitive Edition (Playable, Epic, Ends 10/5/2024) - LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Game (Playable, Prime, Ends 10/9/2024) - Samurai Bringer (Verified, Prime, Ends 10/9/2024) - YouTubers Life 2 (Playable, Prime, Ends 10/16/2024) - Arcadegeddon (Verified, Epic, Ends 10/16/2024) - Masterplan Tycoon (Playable, Prime, Ends 10/23/2024) - Cat Quest 2 (Verified, GOG, Ends 10/23/2024) - Midnight Flight Express (Verified, GOG, Ends 10/23/2024) - Spells and Secrets (Verified, GOG, Ends 10/23/2024) - Gravity Circuit (Verified, Prime, Ends 11/6/2024) - Kraken Academy (Verified, Prime, Ends 11/6/2024) - Whispered Secrets: Everburning Candle CE (Not rated, Prime, Ends 11/6/2024) - Greedfall Gold Edition (Playable, GOG, Ends 11/6/2024) - Loop Hero (Verified, Epic, Ends 11/6/2024) - Trek to Yomi (Verified, Epic, Ends 11/6/2024) - Beholder 3 (Verified, Prime, Ends 11/13/2024) - Golfie (Verified, Prime, Ends 11/13/2024) - En Garde (Verified, GOG, Ends 11/13/2024) - Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical (Verified, GOG, Ends 11/13/2024) - Hard West 2 (Works with Proton Experimental, GOG, Ends 11/13/2024) - Moonlighter (Verified, GOG, Ends 11/13/2024) - Figment 2: Creed Valley (Not rated, Prime, Ends 11/20/2024) - KeyWe (Playable, Epic, Ends 11/20/2024) - Arcade Paradise (Verified, GOG, Ends 11/27/2024) - Industria (Verified, GOG, Ends 11/27/2024) - Borderlands 2 (Verified, Epic, Ends 11/27/2024) - Minabo A Walk Through Life (Verified, Prime, Ends 12/4/2024) - Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (Playable, Epic, Ends 12/4/2024) - Eternights (Verified, Epic, Ends 12/4/2024) - Tales of the Borderland (Playable, Epic, Ends 12/11/2024) - 9 Years of Shadows (Playable, GOG, Ends 12/11/2024) - Cursed to Golf (Playable, GOG, Ends 12/11/2024) - Hell Pie (Verified, GOG, Ends 12/11/2024) - Showgunners (Verified, GOG, Ends 12/12/2024) - Tiny Robots Recharged (Not rated, Prime, Ends 12/31/2024) - Faraway: Arctic Escape (Not rated, Prime, Ends 12/31/2024) - Faraway 2: Jungle Escape (Playable, Prime, Ends 12/31/2024)

AppWizard

August 21, 2024

‘Towerborne’ will launch first on Steam Early Access with Xbox Game Preview in tow, ahead of a 2025 free-to-play launch

Towerborne, developed by Stoic, is a side-scrolling online co-op beat 'em up inspired by classic games like Castle Crashers and Streets of Rage. It will launch on Steam Early Access on September 10, 2024, with an Xbox Game Preview in early 2025, and is expected to become free-to-play in 2025. The game emphasizes player feedback during development, allowing progress to be carried over between Steam and Xbox. It features short gameplay loops and a combat system that is accessible to players of all skill levels.

AppWizard

August 20, 2024

GeForce NOW is adding three of the biggest PC games of 2024 to its cloud gaming library

NVIDIA is enhancing its GeForce NOW cloud gaming platform by adding three notable PC games: Black Myth: Wukong, Star Wars Outlaws, and Final Fantasy XVI, which will debut on PC in September. A free demo of Final Fantasy XVI is available for streaming via GeForce NOW. The platform boasts a library of 2,000 games and allows access to existing libraries from Steam, Epic Games, and Xbox, delivering performance comparable to a GeForce RTX 4080 with support for up to 4K resolution and technologies like DLSS, Frame Generation, and ray tracing. Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws will feature full ray tracing and DLSS 3.5 Ray Reconstruction technology. NVIDIA is also introducing account linking with Xbox Automatic Sign-On for easier access to Xbox Game Pass libraries, including titles like Sea of Thieves and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Game Sync feature will help users identify supported Xbox games on GeForce NOW.

AppWizard

July 29, 2024

GTA V reportedly coming to Xbox’s PC Game Pass – RockstarINTEL

GTA V is being prepared by Rockstar Games for compatibility with Xbox's PC Game Pass, as indicated by insider Tez2. Players will be able to launch the game through the Xbox App on their PCs, using the Rockstar Games Launcher for access. If added to PC Game Pass, it will feature the PC version of the game along with GTA Online, but players will miss out on exclusive Xbox features and lobbies will be restricted to PC users. Historically, titles like GTA V have remained on Xbox Game Pass for about six months. A leaked document during Xbox's acquisition of Activision Blizzard suggested that Take-Two's expected fee for including GTA V in Game Pass could range from million to million per month. The leak also hinted at the possibility of Red Dead Redemption 2 being included in a similar manner, though its availability on PC remains uncertain. The timeline for GTA V's arrival on PC Game Pass is currently unclear.

Winsage

May 11, 2024

Days after Sony’s Helldivers 2 PSN debacle, Ghosts of Tsushima’s PC release gets delisted from Steam in over 170 countries

The PC version of Ghosts of Tsushima: DIRECTOR'S CUT has had its sales suspended on Steam in over 170 territories worldwide, following a controversy surrounding PSN account linking requirements.