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AppWizard

August 11, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta on PC: How to turn on secure boot in multiplayer shooter game; follow the steps to enter warfare

EA's Dice studio has released the first public beta version of Battlefield 6, with the full game set for release on October 10, 2025. The beta will last two weekends, with the first open beta running until August 11, 2025, and the second weekend starting on August 14, 2025, and ending on August 16. Players may need to enable Secure Boot to play, as it enhances security during the PC boot process. Secure Boot is essential for Windows 10 and Windows 11, ensuring only trusted software loads at startup. Battlefield 6 requires Secure Boot to enhance defenses against cheating using the EA Javelin Anticheat system. To check if Secure Boot is enabled, players can access System Information and look for the BIOS Mode and Secure Boot State. To enable Secure Boot, players must access the BIOS, which varies by motherboard brand, typically using keys like F2, F10, F12, or Delete during startup. For Windows 11 users, they can enter the BIOS through the Windows Recovery Environment.

AppWizard

August 11, 2025

Much anticiapted Persona-like RPG Demonschool finally has a release date

Demonschool is scheduled for release on September 3, 2025, after being delayed from its original 2024 date. The game features a tactical RPG format where players control Faye and her companions in battles against foes between the realms of humans and demons, set in a university environment on a mysterious island. It will be available on Steam, along with a demo for players to try.

AppWizard

August 11, 2025

This asynchronous autobattler is like Backpack Battles meets FTL

Down with the Ship is a recently launched demo on Steam that features asynchronous autobattling PvP, allowing players to assemble unique spaceships from spare parts. The demo includes three factions: The Imperial Faction, which focuses on critical hits; The Renegades, known for overwhelming firepower; and The Rust Cult, which uses degenerative rust effects to weaken opponents. The game is set to officially launch in the first quarter of 2026.

BetaBeacon

August 10, 2025

Game over: Chrome OS pulls the plug on Steam gaming

Steam support on Chrome OS, which started as a beta test in early 2022, is coming to an end as 2026 begins.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

Battlefield 6 reaches record half a million+ concurrent players on Steam, an all-time high for the franchise — 520K+ open beta surpasses every Call of Duty ever in player count

EA has launched an open beta for Battlefield 6, attracting over 500,000 concurrent players, with a peak of 521,079. The game currently ranks 18th in all-time player counts for Steam games and is the only first-person shooter in the top ranks. Call of Duty is in 20th place, with its peak player count from nearly three years ago. Twitch viewership for Battlefield 6 has exceeded 870,000, surpassing the franchise's previous record of around 350,000. The official launch of Battlefield 6 is scheduled for October 6, 2025, and the open beta will conclude tomorrow.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

Tabletop Game Shop Simulator Launches a Free Demo

Knight Fever Games, in collaboration with Ludogram, has released a free demo for Tabletop Game Shop Simulator, allowing players to experience managing a local game shop. Players can design shop layouts, set prices, hire staff, collect and paint miniatures, and host tournaments. The demo provides several hours of gameplay, where players manage inventory, finances, and community engagement. Players can collect rare miniatures, host game nights, and grow their business by attracting customers and expanding product offerings. The demo is available on Steam.

AppWizard

August 10, 2025

Wrexham University gamers build Wrexham Eisteddfod on Minecraft

A team from Wrexham University has created a block-by-block replica of the 2025 National Eisteddfod in Minecraft to provide an immersive experience for those unable to attend the festival. The project, which took about three weeks to develop, has attracted 50 to 60 participants from Wales, England, and Ireland since its launch. Players can explore a virtual village featuring performance stages and craft stalls, and contribute their own designs. The National Eisteddfod is Europe's largest cultural festival, and the developers aim to promote the Welsh language in a playful environment. The server will remain active for another month, encouraging creativity from players of all ages. Minecraft, the best-selling computer game of all time, has been utilized for this project due to its accessibility and popularity.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Battlefield 6’s anti-cheat has already stopped 330,000 ‘attempts to cheat’ in the open beta, but players are still calling out wallhackers who slip through the net

The Battlefield 6 open beta has seen reports of cheaters using wall hacks, despite EA's implementation of the Javelin anti-cheat system. EA's anti-cheat team has noted that Secure Boot is not a definitive solution and requires ongoing data to adapt to new cheating methods. Players need relatively new gaming rigs to participate, and those on Linux systems are excluded. The presence of cheaters on the first day raises concerns about the effectiveness of anti-cheat measures ahead of the beta's wider release on August 9. The community hopes that the influx of players will not lead to increased cheating, aiming for a balanced gaming experience.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

Blizzard’s ex-CEO says Battlefield 6 will “boot stomp” Call of Duty this year because the franchise has “gone downhill” — calls it a victory for players as COD “won’t be lazy” anymore

Mike Ybarra, former president of Blizzard Entertainment, expressed on social media that he believes "Battlefield will boot stomp CoD this year," suggesting that the competition will push Call of Duty to improve. Battlefield 6 is taking a back-to-basics approach and has shown strong interest with over 250,000 players in its open beta. Critics have noted Ybarra's bias against Call of Duty, which is now owned by Microsoft, and pointed out that despite criticisms, Call of Duty has outsold Battlefield 1. Ybarra described Call of Duty as "a mess," citing issues like cheating and large installation sizes. Battlefield 6 is set to release on October 6 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with modest hardware requirements and a default 60 FPS mode on Series S consoles.

AppWizard

August 9, 2025

I finally played Duke Nukem Forever’s unfinished 2001 build, and while it probably would have been better than Gearbox’s fiasco, it still wouldn’t hold up today

Duke Nukem Forever was released in 2011 with outdated graphics and gameplay compared to its ambitious 2001 E3 trailer. A playable prototype of the 2001 version surfaced, revealing various levels and features, including the Ladykiller Casino and Hoover Dam, but it was unfinished and plagued by glitches. The prototype included navigational puzzles, scripted events, and innovative mechanics like vending machines for healing items. Combat mechanics showed potential, with satisfying weapon dynamics, but the overall experience felt disjointed and less cohesive as it progressed. The prototype demonstrated ambitious ideas but likely would not have stood the test of time alongside classics like Quake or Half-Life.