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AppWizard

April 17, 2025

We called its first cyberpunk setting ‘cooler than Night City,’ and now the studio behind The Ascent says it’s making ‘the kind of game that every developer wants to work on’

Neon Giant, the Swedish developer known for the co-op shooter The Ascent, is working on a new first-person game that emphasizes "player agency" and creativity. The project features a distinctive aesthetic with retro technology and is described as "ludicrously ambitious." The studio, founded by a small team of over 20 individuals, aims to maintain its autonomy and creative freedom, ensuring that team members can contribute to the vision without traditional management constraints. Many staff members have prior experience in director roles at major studios. The new game is expected to focus on creating a believable and reactive world, moving towards immersive simulation. Further details and updates from Neon Giant are anticipated soon.

AppWizard

March 31, 2025

I played 5 games on an RTX 5070 vs RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC — is it worth paying extra

Both the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti GPUs are being tested across five demanding PC games to evaluate their performance. The RTX 5070 is priced at £529, while the RTX 5070 Ti is priced at £729. In Cyberpunk 2077, the RTX 5070 achieved 17 FPS and the RTX 5070 Ti achieved 25 FPS at 4K Ultra settings without DLSS. With DLSS 4 enabled, both GPUs exceeded 100 FPS. In Forza Horizon 5, both GPUs showed similar 1% low performance. In Call of Duty Black Ops 6, the RTX 5070 showed limitations compared to the RTX 5070 Ti. Black Myth: Wukong revealed a noticeable performance gap between the two GPUs, while both performed well in Alan Wake II. The RTX 5070 Ti is recommended for multiplayer gaming, while the RTX 5070 may suffice for single-player experiences. Both GPUs offer enhanced performance for users with older hardware.

AppWizard

December 6, 2024

The Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge Is On Sale For Only $29 At Walmart

Walmart is offering select video game-themed mini fridges, including the Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge priced at , down from , and the Xbox Series X Mini Fridge for , down from . The Minecraft Creeper Mini Fridge measures 25.2 x 9.5 x 9.1 inches with an eight-liter storage capacity, featuring two compartments that can hold a total of 12 cans. It cools items to 32 degrees Fahrenheit below ambient temperature. The Xbox Series X Mini Fridge measures 14.4 x 7.3 x 7.3 inches with a 4.75-liter capacity, also cooling to 36 degrees below room temperature. Both items are thermoelectric coolers and may not chill as effectively as traditional fridges. Walmart has seen over 1,000 orders for the Creeper Mini Fridge in the last 24 hours, indicating high demand.

Winsage

December 6, 2024

Forget white Christmas. Microsoft “predicts” the world will melt before the end of the year.

A bug in Microsoft's weather systems caused the Windows 11 weather widget and other displays to show temperatures as high as 30,000 degrees Fahrenheit. This anomaly has been reported by users, with one screenshot showing a temperature of 30,014 degrees Fahrenheit. The issue is attributed to a programming error, as the Earth's surface temperature is generally much cooler than this figure.

Winsage

December 1, 2024

The Ultimate Mac vs Windows Battle: Can Apple’s M4 Pro Reign Supreme?

The MacBook Pro features the M4 Pro chip and excels in CPU performance, outperforming the Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 by 50% in Cinebench multicore tests. It is particularly beneficial for creative professionals in photo and video editing due to its efficient hardware-software integration. The Asus ProArt StudioBook 16, equipped with an AMD HX 370 CPU and RTX 4070 GPU, excels in GPU-intensive applications such as 3D rendering and gaming. It offers up to 64GB of RAM compared to the MacBook Pro's base configuration of 24GB, which is advantageous for memory-intensive tasks. The MacBook Pro has three Thunderbolt 5 ports, while the Asus provides a broader array of ports, including USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and SD card slots. The MacBook Pro operates cooler and quieter under load, while the Asus tends to run hotter and louder. For gaming, the Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 delivers higher frame rates and better compatibility with modern games. The MacBook Pro is known for its premium build quality and long-term reliability, often retaining better resale value, but it comes at a higher initial cost. The Asus offers better value for users focused on gaming or GPU-intensive workflows.

AppWizard

November 3, 2024

A New Era in Gaming: ‘Minecraft’ Clone Is Generated by AI in Real-Time

Oasis is an AI-generated game developed by the hardware startup Etched, in collaboration with AI developer Decart. It allows players to create and modify virtual environments in real time and is inspired by the sci-fi narrative “Ready Player One.” The demo was showcased on Twitter, and it operates on Nvidia’s H100 Tensor Core GPUs, with plans for Etched's own chipset, Sohu, which will offer faster performance. The project is currently free and serves as a research and proof-of-concept initiative. Interest in the demo has surged, overwhelming the hosting site. The technology behind Oasis relies on AI to produce graphics in real time without a traditional game engine.

Winsage

October 30, 2024

Arm and Qualcomm are fighting–what does that mean for Windows on Arm?

Qualcomm is currently engaged in a legal battle with Arm, which has issued a 60-day ultimatum threatening to revoke Qualcomm's license to its technology before a court date in December. This conflict stems from Arm's lawsuit initiated in 2022 over Qualcomm's acquisition of Nuvia and involves financial disagreements over licensing fees. Qualcomm generates approximately billion annually from using Arm's technology, and its potential loss of access could disrupt various manufacturers reliant on its chips, including major players like Microsoft and Android manufacturers. Arm accounted for about 10% of its total revenue from Qualcomm last fiscal year, indicating a mutual dependence between the two companies. The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the broader technology sector.

AppWizard

October 26, 2024

Igloo Drops 9-Piece MINECRAFT Collection

Minecraft has partnered with Igloo to release a collection of nine products inspired by the game, featuring personal-sized Little Playmate coolers, stainless steel drinkware, and softside cooler bags, all adorned with Mob characters: Pig, Creeper, and Enderman. Product details include: - Little Playmate 7-quart cooler: Priced at .99, it features eco-friendly THERMECOOL foam insulation, a ten-top design, and holds up to 9 cans. - Square Lunch Cooler Bag: Priced at .99, it has an insulated liner, multiple carrying options, is made from recycled materials, holds 9 cans, and includes a front zip pocket. - 16 Oz Can: Priced at .99, it is made from 304 food-grade stainless steel, features a threaded lid for a secure seal, holds 16 ounces, and has a built-in rubber coaster to prevent slipping. All items are available for purchase on the Igloo website.