Digital Art Archives

AppWizard

February 23, 2025

This New PC Game is Essentially Roguelike Star Fox

Indie developers have launched Whisker Squadron: Survivor, a roguelite shooter inspired by the Star Fox series, after a long hiatus since the last official release in 2017. The game, created by Flippfly, features on-rail shooting combined with roguelite elements, allowing players to choose ships and weapons to fight robotic enemies called The Swarm. It includes three acts with boss fights, voiced dialogues, and accessibility options. Whisker Squadron: Survivor is available on PC via Steam for .99, with a promotional price of .99 until February 28th. A Deluxe Edition is also available for .87, currently priced at .29. The recent 1.0.0 update introduced new features, improvements, and bug fixes, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

TrendTechie

February 15, 2025

Avowed еще не вышла, а ее уже слили на торренты

Avowed, a fantasy RPG from Obsidian, has been accessed by gamers through unofficial channels ahead of its official release on Steam. Premium Edition purchasers received access five days early. The developers chose not to use Denuvo protection, facilitating piracy. The pirated version resembles the Premium Edition and includes extra skins, a digital art book, and a soundtrack. The official launch is scheduled for February 18, and initial feedback indicates it has been well-received, though it is not considered a "Skyrim killer."

TrendTechie

February 14, 2025

Avowed слили на торренты за 5 дней до релиза — все из-за раннего доступа

Avowed has launched its early access on Steam for Premium Edition holders, five days before its official release. The early access version was leaked on torrent sites due to a lack of anti-piracy measures, with the leaked version including the full game, two cosmetic packs, a digital art book, and the soundtrack. The standard edition is set to release on February 18, 2025, for PC and Xbox Series, and is set in the Pillars of Eternity universe.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Touhou Spell Carnival Game Gets PC Version in 2025

Idea Factory International announced that Touhou Spell Carnival will be released for PC via Steam in 2025. The game launched in North America on November 19 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, with a digital release in Europe on the same day and a physical edition available on December 3. The game offers a Digital Deluxe edition and a Limited Edition with various collectibles. The storyline is set in Gensokyo, where Reimu Hakurei investigates mysterious pillars and the Spell Carnival orchestrated by Yukari Yakumo. The game features Japanese audio and text options in English, French, and Spanish. It was initially launched in Japan on June 6, after a delay from April 18.

Winsage

December 27, 2024

I’m still reeling from the knowledge that the Windows 10 desktop background is a real photo and not CGI

The iconic Windows 10 desktop background, featuring a blue light from a suspended Windows logo, was created through a collaboration between Microsoft and artist GMUNK. The design process involved using colored lasers and various light sources directed through a glass Windows logo suspended by wires, with billowing volumetric smoke to enhance the visual effect. This was captured using a high-speed camera, resulting in the final image. GMUNK has documented the project on his website, and a YouTube video showcasing the motion of the piece has been available for nearly a decade.

BetaBeacon

December 9, 2024

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – December 2024 round-up

- The Rise Of The Golden Idol is a sequel set in the 1970s where players scan crime scenes for clues and assemble keywords into a statement. - Miniatures: A Story Collection features four unrelated stories accessed through objects in a box on the title screen. - Vinland Tales is a Viking-based survival role-player where players must maintain settlement happiness ratings. - Total War: Empire is a military real-time strategy game set in the 18th century with battles on land and sea. - Airoheart is a top-down adventure game inspired by The Legend of Zelda but falls short in comparison. - Rebel Skies is a sci-fi one-on-one battle game similar to Clash Royale with a more obvious paywall. - Civilization 6: Platinum Edition is a turn-based strategy game included with a Netflix subscription, offering all add-ons and DLC.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection for PC now available

The PC version of Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection has launched on Steam, allowing players to purchase individual titles: Valis: The Fantasm Soldier, Valis II, and Valis III, each priced at .99 or 700 yen. Downloadable content includes a digital soundtrack for .99 (700 yen) and a digital art book for .99 (920 yen). The collection features side-scrolling action, rich storytelling with anime-style cutscenes, vibrant graphics, a variety of weapons and power-ups, and modern enhancements like customizable key configurations and a rewind feature. The original game was released by Telenet Japan in 1986 and is recognized as a pioneer in the bishojo game genre.

AppWizard

October 28, 2024

Hideo Kojima games have already gotten big reappraisals 5-10 years after release, now the auteur says he wants to make games that will impress space aliens centuries into the future

Raiden's perception evolved from being seen as "stupid and dorky" in Metal Gear Solid 2 to being recognized as a pivotal figure in gaming a decade later, illustrating the "Kojima Cycle" of game legacy. Hideo Kojima emphasized the importance of personal satisfaction in the creative process during a Q&A session, stating, "You can't create something that you are not satisfied with." He also speculated about future aliens revisiting his works, while acknowledging the complexities of game preservation and the impact of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act on access to digital art.

AppWizard

October 7, 2024

Iconic Dungeons & Dragons RPG Planescape: Torment was a ‘B-Team’ project that started life as 3 different games⁠—including a 3D dungeon crawler

Robert Zak's retrospective in PC Gamer explores the history of Planescape: Torment, detailing its development by a small team at Interplay during the late 1990s. Feargus Urquhart, then leading Interplay's RPG division, recalls the chaotic atmosphere of 1996-1997, when multiple Planescape projects were underway. Lead artist Tim Donley and other team members were initially unfamiliar with the Planescape setting. Lead designer Chris Avellone's enigmatic presence added intrigue, while team members like Eric Campanella and Dennis Presnell contributed through hands-on experimentation. An early demonstration at BioWare impressed CEO Ray Muzyka, highlighting the game's groundbreaking quality. The full retrospective will be available in issue 390 of PC Gamer.

Winsage

October 6, 2024

Controversial artist ironically seeks millions of dollars in compensation for AI-generated collections as OpenAI sidesteps bankruptcy with $6.6 billion in funding from Microsoft and NVIDIA

Jason M. Allen, an artist, claimed that "art is dead" after winning a digital art competition with a piece generated by Midjourney, sparking debates on the ownership and ethics of AI-generated artwork. Microsoft rolled out a major update for Windows 11, elevating it to version 24H2, which includes new features, performance enhancements, and improved support for Arm devices. Key enhancements include a revamped File Explorer, the ability to duplicate tabs, an improved context menu, support for new archive formats, direct access to Android file systems, a new Outlook app, updates to Microsoft Copilot, AI-enhanced features in Photos, faster Windows updates, Voice Clarity technology, energy-saving configurations, Wi-Fi 7 support, and Phone Link integration into the Start menu. OpenAI raised .6 billion from NVIDIA and Microsoft, increasing its valuation to billion, while requesting investors not to support competing AI firms. Microsoft unveiled Office 2024, a standalone suite available for a one-time purchase, featuring a refreshed interface and enhancements over Office 2021. Reviews highlighted the ASUS ProArt PX13 laptop for its innovative touchpad design and the Razer Kraken V4 headset for comfort and sound quality. The expansion for Starfield, titled Shattered Space, received mixed reactions from players. Early discounts are available ahead of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event starting on October 8, 2024, with retailers like Walmart, Target, and Best Buy offering competitive pricing.