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Alan Wake 2 set such a high technical bar last year that few games in 2024 came anywhere near, but it wasn't all abject disappointment
AppWizard
December 27, 2024

Alan Wake 2 set such a high technical bar last year that few games in 2024 came anywhere near, but it wasn’t all abject disappointment

Alan Wake 2 debuted late last year, leading to assumptions of a 2024 release. Dragon's Dogma 2 launched in March but had excessive hardware demands and inconsistent performance. Nixxes Software's port of Horizon Forbidden West showcased effective traditional rendering. In May, Nixxes also released the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, which lacked ray tracing but was well-executed. June saw the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, the first expansion for Elden Ring, which did not include engine updates, causing performance issues for PC gamers. In August, Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws featured ray tracing but faced performance issues. September brought a port of God of War Ragnarök and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, both performing well. The Silent Hill 2 remake encountered glitches and performance issues on PC, while Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 struggled at launch. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl had visual appeal but suffered from performance problems and required patches for stability. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle performed well on lower-end hardware but was glitchy. High-profile titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are anticipated for 2025.
Minecraft end-of-year trailer celebrates incredible player achievements in 2024
AppWizard
December 26, 2024

Minecraft end-of-year trailer celebrates incredible player achievements in 2024

Minecraft's end-of-year trailer for 2024 showcases player accomplishments, highlighting features like trial chambers, bundles, and the Pale Garden biome. The game has over 170 million active players, who have explored more than 85 million biomes, crafted over a million pieces of wolf armor, tamed over a million wolves, and defeated 20 million breeze mobs. Players have collected over 44 million items from the Armadillo mob, opened 24 million regular vaults and four million ominous vaults, and gathered over 53 million eyeblossom flowers in the Pale Garden biome. Additionally, players have crafted two million maces and shattered over 300 billion blocks. The upcoming year will introduce a new format of game drops, promising fresh experiences and innovations.
Minecraft player showcases an entertaining way to delete terrain
AppWizard
December 25, 2024

Minecraft player showcases an entertaining way to delete terrain

Minecraft features intricate mechanics, including commands that allow players to manipulate the game world. A player named u/kamekaptain shared a video on Reddit demonstrating the use of commands to flatten terrain while gliding through a biome with an elytra. The video sparked varied reactions, with some users speculating on the visual effects and practicality of the technique. Commands such as /fill, /setblock, and /give enable players to modify the environment, acquire items, and change game modes, though using commands disables achievements for that session.
Another N64 classic has been quietly ported to PC by fans
AppWizard
December 23, 2024

Another N64 classic has been quietly ported to PC by fans

An unofficial PC port of the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64, called 'Starship,' has been released by the Harbour Masters team, who previously created PC ports for Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. The port features enhanced capabilities such as higher frame rates and ultra-widescreen resolutions, and players must use their own legally sourced ROMs to access it. The development involved reverse-engineering the original game while ensuring compliance with copyright laws. Original Star Fox programmer Dylan Cuthbert expressed hope for the franchise's future, noting the absence of a new game for eight years since Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. He discussed the game's inspirations and the importance of character development in the franchise.
Steam Replay is back, giving you a fresh look at what you've been playing in 2024
AppWizard
December 23, 2024

Steam Replay is back, giving you a fresh look at what you’ve been playing in 2024

Steam Replay 2024 provides gamers with a personalized overview of their gaming habits over the past year, featuring statistics such as achievements unlocked, total games played, and longest gaming streaks. The year 2024 has seen notable game releases, including Black Myth: Wukong, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, Helldivers 2, Balatro, and Hades 2, alongside enduring titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Call of Duty. Users can choose to share or keep their gaming statistics private. A significant trend revealed by Steam Replay is that only 15% of total playtime was spent on new releases in 2024, highlighting the continued popularity of classic games like DOTA 2, GTA 5, and PUBG. The Steam Deck's arrival in Australia has influenced gaming habits, with some users reporting a focus on roguelikes and action games. One user noted V Rising as their most-played title, followed by Hades II, and achieved a total of 643 unlocked achievements.
The year's Steam Replay reveals 85% of Steam users in 2024 spent time playing games released in 2023 or earlier
AppWizard
December 23, 2024

The year’s Steam Replay reveals 85% of Steam users in 2024 spent time playing games released in 2023 or earlier

Only 15 percent of Steam users dedicated time to new releases in 2024, according to Steam Replay 2024. On average, players achieved around 13 accomplishments and engaged with four games throughout the year, with a median longest play streak of six days. A class action lawsuit has been filed against Steam, initially by Wolfire Studios and Dark Catt Studios, now including any developers or individuals who accepted Steam's 30 percent cut on purchases since January 28, 2017, with a motion for class certification recently approved.
Free games to grab over the holidays
AppWizard
December 21, 2024

Free games to grab over the holidays

The Epic Games Store is offering free games daily until January 1, including titles like Vampire Survivors and Astrea: Six Sided Oracles. Diablo 4's free trial for the Spiritborn class is available on Battle.net until January 3. The free 1v1 shooter Straftat is gaining popularity on Steam. The hidden object game 100 Christmas Cats is available on Steam, allowing players to locate cats for achievements. GOG's Winter Sale Calendar features gifts until December 31, including Chicken Assassin: Reloaded for free. The Virtual Interactive Fireplace offers a cozy experience for holiday visuals. Supervive, a blend of MOBA battle royale and hero shooter, is in early access on Steam. The horror shooter Betrayer has returned to GOG after being delisted from Steam. SkiFree can be downloaded from creator Chris Pirih's website. Warframe has introduced a new update featuring an alternate-history '90s boy band called "On-lyne."
Sweet aunt Petunia! GSC just announced updates for the 3 classic Stalker games 15 years after release
AppWizard
December 20, 2024

Sweet aunt Petunia! GSC just announced updates for the 3 classic Stalker games 15 years after release

GSC Game World plans to release a "next-gen patch" for the original Stalker titles—Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat—on consoles in 2025. The studio also intends to update the PC versions of these games in response to community requests. Speculated enhancements may include higher-resolution cutscenes, improved visuals and performance, and controller support. Additionally, GSC will unveil a content roadmap for Stalker 2 in early 2025, detailing two expansions and future DLC. The recent 1.1 patch for Stalker 2 addressed the game's A-Life system.
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