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AppWizard

May 10, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally gets a fan-made PC port, and I can’t wait to see what modders do with the GameCube classic

Fans have successfully ported The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess to PC and mobile platforms, creating a PC port named Dusk. This port includes features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, gyro aiming options, multiple bloom presets, improved shadow details, access to the Wii U version's free cam, achievements, and customizable difficulty modifiers. Quality-of-life improvements allow for faster climbing of ladders and text skipping. The port also includes cheats that alter gameplay dynamics and opens up possibilities for mods. The decompilation project began in August 2020 and involved contributions from the zeldaret/GC decomp community.

AppWizard

May 10, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port Is Out And Amazing On Steam Deck

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been ported to PC through a project called Dusk, developed by TwilitRealm, which involved reverse-engineering the GameCube version. Dusk features enhanced resolution, frame-rate support, customizable settings, rebindable controls, gyro aiming, adjustable gameplay difficulty, and the option to mirror the world like the Wii version. The setup process requires legally dumping the original game copy, after which it integrates easily with Steam. The port runs efficiently, maintaining performance below 11W even at 90 FPS, and includes its own achievement system.

AppWizard

May 10, 2026

How To Install The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess PC Port On Steam Deck

The PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess was released recently, featuring gameplay enhancements. A guide for setting it up on the Steam Deck is available, along with a detailed article on performance metrics and battery life. Users need a legally obtained copy of the game to use the port. The installation process includes downloading the AppImage, creating a dedicated folder, starting the AppImage with the game copy, and adding it to Steam for easy access. Recommended adjustments for optimal gameplay include toggling fullscreen and rebinding controls for smoother interactions.

AppWizard

May 10, 2026

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess Unofficial PC Port Released

The first unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess has been released, allowing players to experience the game without emulation. This PC version features uncapped framerates, enabling gameplay beyond 30FPS or 60FPS. The developers used a system called Dusk, which allows the game to render frames faster than the game world updates while maintaining the original game's behavior. The port includes full Gyro aim support, compatibility with the Steam Deck, and several quality-of-life improvements such as fast climbing, dialogue skipping, quick transformations, and using Sun’s Song to alter the time of day. Players need to provide their own North American (NTSC) or European (PAL) GameCube ROM file of Twilight Princess, as support for the Wii version is not available. Sharing download links for ROM files is prohibited. Other unofficial PC ports are available for titles like Super Mario 64, Mario Kart 64, and Crash Team Racing.

AppWizard

May 8, 2026

Indie publisher New Blood has listened to over 1,000 voicemails left on its old-school tip line, including suggestions like ‘you ever think about making a game where you fight bugs?’

On April 1, indie game studio New Blood launched a tip line for fans to share their thoughts and ideas, which remains active a month later. The studio has received over 1,000 voicemails, including suggestions and inquiries. Highlights include the latest layer of Ultrakill called "Fraud," featuring innovative 3D rendering techniques, and the announcement of Scavengers, a roguelike DLC for Blood West, set to release on June 3.

AppWizard

April 22, 2026

Masters of Albion does what Peter Molyneux promised, “it brings joy”

Peter Molyneux, the creator of Masters of Albion and founder of 22cans, aims to bring "joy" through his latest project. The game combines elements of god games, strategy, and fantasy RPGs, where players revitalize an old English town using divine magic while defending against undead threats at night. Daytime gameplay involves exploration and quests in a third-person perspective, reminiscent of Dungeon Keeper. Combat mechanics can be inconsistent, and building systems may lead to gaps in defenses. The town management system allows players to assist villagers and create recipes for critics, encouraging creativity. The game features humor and clever puzzles, creating a lighthearted atmosphere similar to the Fable series. Masters of Albion is currently in early access on Steam for .99, with a launch week discount bringing the price down to .49.

AppWizard

April 19, 2026

Dave Oshry, CEO of New Blood Interactive, will never uninstall Doom from his PC, and has over 488 hours in Fallout 76: ‘It’s the best cryptid hunting game’

Dave Oshry is the CEO of New Blood Interactive and has contributed to the revival of the boomer-shooter genre. His gaming journey began with a game called "Hero," which was the original Quest for Glory, and was significantly influenced by playing Wolfenstein 3-D at a friend's house. His portfolio includes titles like Doom, Dusk, Amid Evil, and Ultrakill. New Blood is currently working on Gloomwood, Blood West, Dungeons of Dusk, and a new episode for Fallen Aces. Oshry's favorite genre is CRPGs, with a fondness for classics like Baldur's Gate and Fallout. He plays a modded version of Vice City and has logged 488.8 hours in Fallout 76. DOOM is a game he will never uninstall, and he uses a tool called Everything by Voidtools for file management. His desktop is organized with folders labeled for different categories.

AppWizard

April 15, 2026

‘Minecraft’ First Night Survival: 5-Minute Beginner Base That Stops Creepers Cold

New players in "Minecraft" survival mode face dangers from skeletons, zombies, and creepers on their first night. Essential tips for crafting a beginner base include gathering resources quickly, such as collecting 10-15 logs from trees to create a crafting table and wooden tools. Players should mine 10 cobblestone for stone tools and look for sheep or cows for food and wool. Choosing the right location for the base is crucial; ideal spots are flat plains near rivers with nearby trees. Players should avoid deserts and mountains due to structural weaknesses and navigation difficulties. A simple underground starter base can be created by digging a 4x4 hole three blocks deep, covering it with dirt or cobblestone, and illuminating it with torches to prevent mob spawns. Key items for survival include crafting a bed from wool and planks to set a spawn point and skip nights, as well as cooking food to restore hunger. Common pitfalls to avoid include leaving roofs open, not lighting areas, and forgetting to cook food. As dawn breaks, players should reinforce their base, plant crops, and explore for resources. Regularly gathering wood and torches prepares players for future challenges.

AppWizard

April 8, 2026

Minecraft village features, loot, trades, and how to find them

Minecraft villages are important locations in the game, serving as resource-rich hubs for players. They can be found by looking for flickering lights at dusk or scanning for house silhouettes during the day. Players can also use specific seeds to locate villages directly. Villages contain various buildings, including libraries and cleric temples, which provide valuable resources like bookshelves and brewing stands. Villagers have specific trades that can be beneficial, such as: - Fletcher: Ideal for acquiring emeralds. - Librarian: Source of enchanted books. - Cartographer: Offers maps to mansions and oceans. Villagers can adopt professions when a profession block is placed nearby, except for Nitwits. Once traded with, a villager's trades remain fixed unless their profession block is removed. A list of villagers and their corresponding profession blocks includes: - Armorer - Blast Furnace - Butcher - Smoker - Cartographer - Cartography Table - Cleric - Brewing Stand - Farmer - Composter - Fisherman - Barrel - Fletcher - Fletching Table - Leatherworker - Cauldron - Librarian - Lectern - Mason - Stonecutter - Shepherd - Loom - Toolsmith - Smithing Table - Weaponsmith - Grindstone The fletcher is a good starting point for earning emeralds by trading sticks. Players can create and repeatedly break a fletching table to encourage trades. The librarian is crucial for obtaining enchanted books, with sought-after enchantments like Mending and Fortune linked to specific biomes. The cartographer offers maps to Woodland Mansions and Trial Chambers, which are essential for exploration.

AppWizard

March 31, 2026

The first Elder Scrolls Online season is upon us, but I’m already more excited for the second

The Elder Scrolls Online is launching a new seasonal model starting with Season Zero on April 2, 2026. This model consists of approximately 90-day cycles, including Season Zero, Season One, and Season Two, with all seasonal content available for free to players who own the game. Season Zero will feature the Night Market, a limited-time event zone in the Daedric realm of Fargrave, available for seven weeks, where players can align with one of three NPC factions. The season will also introduce challenge difficulty options for overland experiences and improvements to combat, including a new test for the large-scale PvP mode, Vengeance. Season One will see the return of the Thieves Guild with new gameplay elements and dynamic world events. Additionally, a new base-game trial, the Crimson Veldt, will be introduced later in the year.