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AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Adobe launches all-new Photoshop app for Android, available now

Adobe has launched a new Photoshop mobile app for Android users, fulfilling a promise made in February. The app features tools such as selections, layers, masks, Tap Select, Spot Healing Brush, Firefly-powered generative AI features, Object Select, Magic Wand, Remove, Clone Stamp, and advanced blend modes. It also includes tutorials for users. The app is available for devices running Android 11 and later, and the beta phase offers features at no cost, though the duration of the beta and potential subscription costs are not yet known.

AppWizard

June 3, 2025

Dungeons & Dragons “single-player action-adventure” game announced for PC and consoles

Wizards of the Coast has partnered with Giant Skull to develop a new single-player action-adventure game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. The game is directed by Stig Asmussen and is being built using Unreal Engine 5 for PC and console platforms. No release date has been announced, and details about key art or gameplay mechanics are still pending. Additionally, Wizards of the Coast is collaborating with other studios on various projects, including a G.I. Joe game, another Dungeons & Dragons game themed around magic, a sci-fi RPG titled Exodus, and a suspense and horror game.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

Minebrowse Propels Minecraft Servers to New Heights with Marketing and Advertising Services

Minebrowse is a platform designed to help Minecraft server owners effectively market their servers and connect with players. It offers tools for creating detailed server listings, including descriptions, banners, IP addresses, and player counts. The platform benefits from strong Search Engine Optimization (SEO), enhancing the visibility of listed servers in search results. Minebrowse provides both basic and premium listing options, allowing server owners to choose features that suit their needs and budgets. The user experience is optimized for both server owners and players, with a searchable interface that allows players to filter servers by various criteria. Additionally, Minebrowse encourages community engagement through server voting, which boosts server rankings and fosters player loyalty.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

A new Dungeons and Dragons ‘singleplayer action-adventure’ game is coming from the former director of Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi games

Larian Studios has stepped back from Dungeons & Dragons, leading Wizards of the Coast to partner with Giant Skull to develop a new singleplayer action-adventure title set in the D&D universe. Giant Skull was founded in 2024 by Stig Asmussen, a former director of the Star Wars Jedi series, who left Respawn in 2023. The team includes professionals from Riot, Epic Games, and Rocksteady. The game aims to feature immersive storytelling, heroic combat, and exhilarating traversal. John Hight, president of Wizards of the Coast, emphasized the importance of worldbuilding and storytelling in this collaboration. The game is being developed for PC and consoles using Unreal Engine 5, with more details to be released in the future.

BetaBeacon

June 2, 2025

One of the greatest platformers of all time is currently free on Android

Limbo, a popular platforming game from 2010, is currently available for free on the Epic Games Store for PC and Android users.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

89-year-old Skyrim Grandma starts streaming Oblivion Remastered, has to deal with its mystifying lockpicking minigame and ‘absolutely ugly movement’ just like we did in 2006

Shirley Curry, known as Skyrim Grandma, has started playing Oblivion at the age of 87, having been a prominent figure in the Skyrim YouTube community for over a decade. Born in 1936, she has gained recognition from Bethesda for her engaging roleplaying videos. In her new adventure through Cyrodiil, she showcases her spirited approach to gaming, exploring gameplay mechanics and sharing her experiences with viewers. Her journey reflects a nostalgic return to a game she first played in 2006. Curry's enthusiasm and unique perspective foster a sense of camaraderie among her audience, highlighting that age does not limit one's passion for gaming.

AppWizard

June 2, 2025

XWVM, the X-Wing mod that lets you play the Star Wars classic remade in Unity, is finally available to download

X-Wing is a classic space combat game that allows players to pilot an X-Wing, appealing to fans of the Star Wars saga. The game faces challenges on modern systems, as the Special Edition requires a joystick, while the Classic and Collector's CD-ROM editions can be played with a mouse and keyboard but suffer from performance issues, including inconsistent framerates and outdated graphics. The X-Wing Virtual Machine (XWVM) is a mod that revitalizes the game by enabling it to run within the Unity engine, providing smooth gameplay at modern resolutions and adjustable settings, and eliminating the need for a joystick. When paired with the HD asset pack, it enhances 3D models for spaceships, cockpits, and planets. Players can acquire X-Wing through platforms like Steam or GOG and install XWVM by downloading the core mod and unpacking the HD assets into the appropriate directory.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

The Kingmakers system requirements show that the hardest part of running the game may be finding 80 GB free for the install

The system requirements for Kingmakers, developed using Unreal Engine 5, are as follows: Minimum Requirements: - OS: Windows 10 x 64 - CPU: 10th gen Intel i5 - GPU: RTX 2060 - Memory: 8 GB - Storage: 80 GB Recommended Requirements: - OS: Windows 10 x 64 - CPU: 10th gen Intel i7 - GPU: RTX 3070 - Memory: 16 GB - Storage: 80 GB The specifications are currently listed only on the Epic Games Store, and there are no AMD components mentioned. The game combines action and real-time strategy elements set in a medieval warfare context. An early access launch is scheduled for October 8.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Stellar Blade PC demo to be released on May 31st

A PC demo for Stellar Blade will launch on May 31st, allowing players to experience the game before purchasing. Players will assume the role of Eve, who is on a mission to salvage Earth, encountering various characters and facing challenges. The game features fast-paced combat with impressive attack combos, unlockable moves, and boss battles requiring strategic thinking. The PC version will include an HD Texture Pack, 4K option, support for ultra-wide monitors, and will be powered by Unreal Engine 4 with uncapped framerates. It will also support NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3.0, but will not have new PC-exclusive Ray Tracing effects. Visual fidelity may be slightly improved over the PS5 version. Stellar Blade will use Denuvo anti-tamper technology, which may lead to performance issues. The full game is set to release on PC on June 11th.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Ready at Dawn and Ubisoft vets found new studio Atlantis

A new gaming venture, Atlantis Studio, has been formed by former employees from Ready at Dawn, Ubisoft, and Midgar Studio. It is led by Ru Weerasuriya, founder of Ready at Dawn, and writer Nico Augusto. Weerasuriya previously worked at Blizzard and was the studio head at Ready at Dawn until March 2025, after its acquisition by Meta. Atlantis Studio aims to create a collaborative environment for game development and will focus on titles for PC and console platforms using Unreal Engine 5.