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AppWizard
June 19, 2025
Valve is enhancing Steam's in-game frame rate counter by transforming it into a comprehensive overlay that displays frames per second (FPS) and provides insights into CPU and GPU status, including utilization levels, clock speeds, and temperatures. The new beta version of the Steam app introduces this performance monitor, currently available only to beta testers on Windows PCs, with plans to extend similar capabilities to other platforms like SteamOS in the future. The overlay can be customized to show only the FPS counter and allows users to adjust its transparency and positioning on the screen. It will help players identify if frame generation technologies, such as Nvidia's DLSS, AMD's FSR, and Intel's XeSS, are active and highlight instances of micro-stutter. This update aims to simplify the process of understanding game performance metrics for gamers, reducing reliance on third-party tools.
AppWizard
June 13, 2025
Players assume the role of Mio, who awakens aboard a vast technological ark drifting through the cosmos. The game involves exploration and encounters with various enemies and powerful guardians that hold pieces of the spaceship's past. Gameplay mechanics include platforming and combat, with players acquiring abilities like a grappling hook and a glider. Mio is currently in its demo phase, generating excitement among players, with positive feedback on the art direction, boss fights, and soundtrack. Some minor bugs have been reported, but most players are enjoying the demo and expressing enthusiasm on the game's Discord server.
AppWizard
March 26, 2025
Lead game designer Matt Kohl clarified that the AI-generated animation in the trailer for Ark: Aquatica was created by the marketing department, not the development team, which did not use AI in the game's development. The trailer, unveiled at the Game Developers Conference, received significant criticism from fans, prompting Studio Wildcard to issue a statement distancing itself from the project.
AppWizard
February 15, 2025
Aviary Studios is set to release the full-motion video psychological horror-thriller game "Hello Stranger" on PC via Steam in May 2025. The game, written and directed by Paul Raschid, follows Cam, a man whose life is dominated by his smart home and a video chatting app. The narrative escalates when Cam encounters a masked stranger during a chat, leading to a series of life-or-death games that depend on player choices. The game features a cast including George Blagden, Danny Griffin, Christina Wolfe, Kulvinder Ghir, Laura Whitmore, Yasmin Finney, and Derek Jacobi. It includes over four hours of filmed content, choice-based mechanics, and ten possible endings, enhancing replayability. "Hello Stranger" was showcased at the Dinard Film Festival 2024 and the Red Sea Film Festival 2024. It is priced at .99 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.
AppWizard
December 14, 2024
Vintage Story allows players to customize gameplay by disabling seasons, increasing resource deposits, and modifying mob behaviors, including options to eliminate hostile mobs. Project Zomboid features a sandbox mode where players can turn off zombies, focusing on crafting, building, foraging, and farming while managing potential injuries and illnesses. Ark: Survival Evolved can be played in a more peaceful manner by creating a cozy environment on private servers or in single-player mode, allowing for leisurely crafting and cooking. Icarus offers an outpost mode to disable predators, enabling players to cultivate crops, raise animals, and build their dream base while managing occasional threats. Sons of the Forest includes a peaceful mode that prevents the spawning of mutants and cannibals, allowing players to focus on building, hunting, and crafting without constant attacks. Raft features a peaceful mode that allows players to explore the ocean and enhance their raft without the threat of animal attacks unless provoked. Valheim's "Casual" setting enables players to explore without fear of being attacked unless they initiate combat, allowing for relaxed building and resource gathering.
AppWizard
December 4, 2024
Smilegate has made a strategic investment in Dan Houser's Absurd Ventures, although the specifics of the funding are undisclosed. This partnership allows Smilegate to engage with Absurd Ventures' upcoming intellectual property. Dan Houser expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, noting a shared vision with Smilegate's founder, Kwon. Joonho Sung, CEO of Smilegate, emphasized the commitment to delivering engaging gaming experiences and described the partnership as a critical milestone in Smilegate's journey toward becoming a global IP powerhouse.
AppWizard
November 15, 2024
- GoPro HERO13 Black action camera is at its lowest price to date. - Best Buy has launched early Black Friday Doorbusters. - TCL Google Smart TVs are available at significant discounts. - Google’s Fitbit Ace LTE kids smartwatch is now at a lower price. - Samsung's 15W Wireless Fast Charger Duo is on sale. - There is a ,200 discount on Samsung’s 165Hz Odyssey Ark 2nd Gen 55-inch 4K gaming monitor. - Today's app and game deals include titles such as Kingdom Eighties, Inked, Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom Two Crowns, Bad North: Jotunn Edition, and Super Onion Boy 2.
AppWizard
November 15, 2024
The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will be broadcast on December 5 at 12 pm PST / 8 pm GMT across platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The show will feature a countdown of the 25 Most Wanted games, selected by a panel called The Council, which includes game developers and content creators. The selection process begins with a long list of over 100 unreleased games, narrowed down based on criteria such as game profile, premise, and creative direction. Only games set to release before January 1, 2025, or currently in Early Access are eligible. The final list is determined through a voting process using a 1-5 scale, factoring in Release Certainty and total votes. The nominees for the Most Wanted 2024 include titles such as Path of Exile 2, Deltarune, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Grand Theft Auto 6, among others.
BetaBeacon
November 7, 2024
Rust, a popular open-world survival game, is coming to mobile. It is known for its realistic gameplay and intense clan warfare. The mobile version is expected to be released no earlier than late 2025.
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