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AppWizard

October 4, 2024

Larian says 40% of all current Baldur’s Gate 3 players are now ’embracing utter chaos with mods’

Baldur's Gate 3 has become one of the most-played titles on Steam since its launch over a year ago, largely due to its rich storytelling and diverse gameplay options. The game features a thriving modding community, supported by Larian Studios through an in-game mod browser. Within the first 24 hours of mod availability on consoles, there were 1.7 million downloads, contributing to a total of 22 million mods downloaded since the release of Patch 7 in early September. Approximately 40% of current players are using mods, with nearly 800 modders actively creating new content and over 2,000 mods uploaded using official tools. Recently, 35 new mods appeared on Nexus Mods and 21 on the official modding site in one day.

AppWizard

August 31, 2024

Minecraft meets Stardew Valley in the excellent survival game Core Keeper, and it’s huge 1.0 launch makes its creator feel he “must be dreaming”

Core Keeper is a game that combines mining and survival mechanics similar to Minecraft with pixel art and gameplay reminiscent of Stardew Valley. It officially launched on August 27 after two years in early access. Players explore a procedurally generated underground cavern, mining and illuminating their surroundings. The game features an RPG progression system where skills evolve through various activities, including building mine cart rails, farming, crafting, combat, fishing, summoning creatures, and challenging bosses. Director Fredrik Präntare reported a peak of 45,800 concurrent players on Steam and a 91% positivity rate from over 26,000 user reviews. Core Keeper is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, with a launch on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One scheduled for September 17.

BetaBeacon

June 14, 2024

Project Party is Lilith Games entry into the life sim genre

Lilith Games has announced their latest creation, Project Party, which combines life simulation with a game editor, offering a diverse range of gameplay options. The game includes user-generated content and is expected to offer a unique and engaging experience. Project Party has the potential to captivate a wide audience and will be available on PC and mobile platforms.