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AppWizard

March 6, 2025

GTA 5’s Enhanced PC launch is off to a good start on Steam, but user reviews are mixed

Grand Theft Auto V's enhanced features were released for PC users, resulting in a surge of player activity on Steam, with 94,875 concurrent players and a 24-hour peak of over 187,000. The update has received mixed reviews, with players expressing frustration over account migration issues and performance complaints when loading online content with friends. Rockstar is also preparing for the release of GTA 6, expected in autumn on Xbox and PlayStation, with a potential PC release in early 2026.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

«Сталкер 2» слили на торренты спустя полчаса после релиза

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was released on November 20 at 19:00 Moscow time. Within thirty minutes, the game was available on torrent sites, despite its size of 160 GB. Players have raised concerns about its technical performance, but developers are committed to ongoing improvements and free content updates. Initial feedback has been mixed, with some disappointment expressed. Leonid Slutsky, chairman of the LDPR, warned gamers against downloading the pirated version due to potential risks.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

Fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64 is out now

A new PC port of Star Fox 64, called Starship, has been developed by a team known for their PC ports of Nintendo titles. This project does not include copyrighted assets, requiring users to provide their own data files from a legitimate copy of the game. The current build is for Windows users, with Linux and Mac versions in progress. The developers are seeking contributions from Linux and MacOS developers and have made the source code available on GitHub. Takaya Imamura, the designer of Star Fox, expressed mixed feelings about the project on social media, acknowledging potential issues with Nintendo while also expressing happiness about the initiative. Further details can be found on the project's GitHub page.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

Helldivers 2’s first licensed crossover is also Killzone’s official debut on PC, sort of

Arrowhead Games has announced a licensed crossover for Helldivers 2 with the Killzone franchise, allowing players to access weapons, armor, and cosmetics inspired by Killzone's stormtroopers through the Helldivers Superstore. There are rumors of a unique Killzone-themed reward linked to the ongoing Galactic War. The collaboration has sparked mixed reactions from the gaming community, particularly regarding pricing and downloadable content for primary weapons. The second phase of the crossover is set to release on December 23rd, and Arrowhead has indicated potential for more collaborations in the future.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Path of Exile 2’s build-breaking patch leave fans calling for better respec options

Path of Exile 2 has achieved record-breaking player counts on Steam Early Access but faces challenges such as server strain and overpowered builds. Grinding Gear Games has responded to community concerns by rebalancing abilities, but the latest patch, 0.1.0D, has frustrated players, particularly affecting Sorceress builds with nerfs to abilities like Cast on Freeze and Cast on Shock. Players feel that the changes have made their builds inadequate for game progression. There is a call for more flexibility in respeccing, which is currently seen as cumbersome and costly. A sentiment among players is that if a build feels good, it will likely be nerfed, reflecting frustration with the game's balance.

AppWizard

November 16, 2024

World’s first fully AI game is based on Minecraft and described as ‘kinda creepy’

The world's first fully AI-generated video game, Oasis, has been launched by Decart as an AI simulation of Minecraft. The game features dynamic gameplay where the world evolves in real-time based on player actions. Players can choose starting locations and upload images to create unique worlds, but must wait in a queue for server access, with gaming sessions lasting 15 minutes. Inside the game, the environment transforms as players explore, with inventory items shifting based on their gaze. The AI model simulates physics, game rules, and graphics by learning from gameplay patterns. YouTuber YuB described his experience with Oasis as "kinda creepy" and noted the unpredictable nature of the game.

AppWizard

November 10, 2024

Fallout fans impressed by brutal teaser for brand-new game

Fans of Fallout 4 are excited about a teaser for an upcoming mod called Fallout: Cascadia, which expands the game into the Pacific Northwest, allowing players to explore Seattle and interact with familiar factions. The mod features a new protagonist known as the Drifter and promises a rich narrative. A recent teaser included a 'Primal Violence' soundtrack and hinted at a dark narrative involving Vault-Tec and the transformation of residents into cannibalistic creatures called Bloodbags. The mod currently has no confirmed release date for PC, and there are no plans for a console version.

AppWizard

November 1, 2024

GTA Online’s console-exclusive enhanced edition is finally coming to PC

Rockstar Games plans to align the PC version of Grand Theft Auto Online with the enhanced edition available on consoles since March 2022, which includes technical and graphical improvements, ray tracing, and the GTA+ subscription service. The company hinted at bringing these features to PC in the upcoming year, alongside new content set for release in December, such as a takeover of the Darnell Bros Garment Factory and new Dispatch Work missions. Players have expressed concerns about potential performance issues on older PCs and whether the enhanced edition will be a paid upgrade or a free one. Additionally, Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to launch on consoles in 2025, with an uncertain timeline for a PC version.