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AppWizard
July 25, 2025
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has received 'Mostly Negative' reviews on Steam due to performance issues on PC, despite its modest system requirements. Players report stuttering and slow frame rates, particularly with DLSS 4 frame generation. Testing shows that a 6GB GTX 1060 averages 44fps at 1080p on Low settings, while Intel’s Arc A750 achieves 51fps on High. Performance improves significantly on lower presets, with the RTX 4060 averaging 64fps on High and 124fps on Low. Key demanding settings include Shadow quality, Vegetation quality, and Global Illumination, which can be adjusted for better performance. Switching from TSR to DLSS is recommended for compatible GPUs, improving visual quality despite a slight performance hit. Frame generation issues occur during ambient dialogue, causing frame rate drops. Players are advised to adjust settings thoughtfully to enhance their experience.
AppWizard
July 22, 2025
NACON unveiled RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business for PC, utilizing Unreal Engine 5. The benchmarking process used an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz, and various graphics cards including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, and NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090, on a Windows 10 64-bit environment with specific drivers. The game lacks a built-in benchmark tool, so testing was conducted in the police station area, a demanding segment early in the game. It features a range of graphics settings and supports advanced technologies like DLSS 4, AMD FSR 3.0, and Intel XeSS 2.0. At 1080p with Epic Settings, all tested GPUs exceeded 60FPS, with the RTX 2080Ti achieving over 65FPS. At 1440p with Epic Settings, the NVIDIA RTX 3080 is the minimum requirement for smooth gameplay, while the RX 6900XT did not reach 60FPS. The RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 maintained framerates above 60FPS at Native 4K with Epic Settings. Benchmarks indicate that Unfinished Business performs better than its predecessor, with the RTX 2080Ti in Rogue City dipping below 60FPS, while Unfinished Business consistently exceeds 65FPS. At 4K, the RTX 4090 struggled to maintain 60FPS in Rogue City, whereas Unfinished Business remained above 70FPS. Both games experience occasional stuttering during world traversal, and while Unfinished Business matches Rogue City in visual fidelity, it surpasses it in performance. The game employs Lumen for global illumination but has noticeable artifacts and subpar facial and lip-sync animations. Unfinished Business has a smaller environment compared to Rogue City, contributing to its enhanced performance, and offers support for DLSS, FSR, and XeSS for optimization.
Winsage
July 18, 2025
Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26200.5710 (KB5062676) has been released to the Dev Channel. A new "describe image" action is now available in Click to Do for AMD and Intel-powered Copilot+ PCs, enhancing accessibility by providing detailed descriptions of images, charts, and graphs. This feature was previously available for Snapdragon-powered devices. Additionally, Narrator now generates richer image descriptions for blind and low-vision users on AMD and Intel-powered devices. Users can activate this feature using the Narrator key + Ctrl + D. Windows performance logs will be collected when PCs experience sluggish performance, and users are encouraged to provide feedback to help resolve issues. The Click to Do feature is undergoing a trial to remove the search box from its top bar. Lock screen widgets are being updated with widget suggestions, and users can view which third-party applications have recently utilized generative AI models in the Settings menu. There are known issues, including a rollback error (0x80070005) during the update installation and touch navigation problems in the new Start menu. Live captions may crash when using live translation, and some Xbox Controllers may cause a bugcheck when connected via Bluetooth. The Microsoft Changjie Input method is also experiencing issues with word selection.
AppWizard
July 16, 2025
Grounded, an award-winning survival game, will have its sequel, Grounded 2, available for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on July 29. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a large library of games for a monthly fee, including online multiplayer and discounts. Upcoming additions to Game Pass include: - RoboCop: Rogue City on July 17 - My Friendly Neighborhood on July 17 - Back to the Dawn on July 18 - Abiotic Factor on July 22 - Wheel World on July 23 - Wuchang: Fallen Feathers on July 24 - Grounded 2 on July 29 - Farming Simulator 25 on August 1 Three games will leave Game Pass on July 31: Gigantic: Rampage Edition, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Turnip Boy Robs a Bank.
AppWizard
July 12, 2025
Two Point Studios released the first paid DLC for Two Point Museum, titled Fantasy Finds, which adds new artifacts. A new museum called Pointy Mountains is included in the free 4.0 update, unlocking at curator rank 7, and is the largest museum in the game. The narrative involves investigating the disappearance of a curator. The 4.0 update also offers a "taster" of the Fantasy Finds DLC, allowing players to access the first three points of interest and collect six fairytale exhibits, along with introducing new guest types and items. The full DLC will be available for purchase on July 17, while the 4.0 update and the taster are currently live.
AppWizard
July 8, 2025
A newly identified Android malware family, Qwizzserial, has emerged as a significant threat in Uzbekistan, disguising itself as legitimate financial and government applications. It spreads primarily through Telegram, using deceptive channels to impersonate authorities and financial institutions, luring victims with offers of financial assistance. Upon installation, Qwizzserial requests permissions related to SMS and phone state, prompting users to input sensitive information such as phone numbers and bank card details, which it exfiltrates via the Telegram Bot API or HTTP POST requests. The malware intercepts incoming SMS messages, including one-time passwords (OTPs) for two-factor authentication, and can extract financial information from messages. Analysts from Group-IB have tracked around 100,000 infections linked to Qwizzserial, with confirmed financial losses exceeding ,000,000 within three months. The malware's infection pattern follows a Pareto distribution, with a small subset of samples causing the majority of infections, particularly those impersonating financial institutions. Security solutions have developed detection rules for Qwizzserial, and organizations are encouraged to implement user education and monitoring to mitigate risks. End-users are advised against installing applications from untrusted sources and to scrutinize app permissions. Indicators of Compromise (IOC) include specific C2 domains and file hashes for both example and latest samples of Qwizzserial.
AppWizard
July 1, 2025
The evolution of RPG visuals began in the late '90s with titles like Fallout, which featured clay heads and marked a shift from sprites to 3D models. Tim Cain, co-creator of Fallout, discussed the creation of these visuals, noting that while the game used sprites, the graphics were made with advanced 3D modeling software. He expressed concern over the fate of the original source art files, which were backed up on DAT tape but may have been lost due to the tape's limited lifespan. Cain also highlighted challenges in preserving historic games like Fallout due to corporate ownership, emphasizing the broader issue of gaming history preservation. He voiced frustration over companies losing important assets and the responsibility they have to maintain these cultural artifacts.
AppWizard
June 21, 2025
A Minecraft Movie was released on Max on June 20, 2025, featuring Jack Black as Steve, who discovers two artifacts that transport him to a fantastical dimension. The film's antagonist is Malgosha, the leader of the Nether. Jack Black's performance is complemented by Jason Momoa as Garrett “the Garbage Man” Garrison, creating a dynamic between Steve's confidence and Garrett's self-awareness. The story includes characters Henry and Natalie, who face challenges like rectangular shrub zombies and piglin warriors. Directed by Jared Hess, the screenplay was written by a team of five, balancing humor and heart while respecting the game's spirit.
AppWizard
June 14, 2025
Two Point Museum is a management simulation game developed by Two Point Studios, recognized for its innovative expedition system that allows players to send specialists on quests to retrieve ancient artifacts. A recent summer update introduced a memorial exhibit feature for adventurers who go missing, along with 30 new posters for museum aesthetics. The update also refined security simulations, making it easier to identify thieves and adding strategic elements to gameplay. Additionally, it included balance adjustments and bug fixes, such as proper installation of robot staff perks and synchronized subtitles for the in-game radio show. The game has been positively reviewed, described as one of the most approachable management sims in recent memory.
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