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AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Delta Force’s Black Hawk Down campaign is a bizarrely slow, serious complement to the popcorn multiplayer mode

Delta Force's new Black Hawk Down campaign is a remake that emphasizes the intensity of real combat, contrasting with cinematic portrayals. The gameplay features tightly scripted levels that reflect the events of the original film and real-life incidents, focusing on methodical tactics in confined environments rather than expansive freedom. Players engage in slow, deliberate actions, requiring careful communication and coordination with squadmates. Key gameplay elements include crucial ammo management, teamwork for injuries, and strategic positioning against enemies. The game presents a stark portrayal of warfare but has predictable enemy behavior and lacks sophisticated AI, which may detract from immersion. The campaign consists of seven missions, taking approximately 4-5 hours to complete, and offers a brief yet intense experience, with multiplayer potential if monetization challenges are addressed.

AppWizard

February 18, 2025

Mega-train multiplayer social sandbox game Enginefall announced for PC

Red Rover Interactive has announced Enginefall, a multiplayer sandbox game set for release on PC via Steam in early 2026. Players start as "tailies" on a massive mega-train, aiming to rise through the ranks and become the conductor. The game features various gameplay paths, including combat, alliances, and crafting. Key features include leading uprisings, discovering technology, claiming ownership of trains, and engaging in raids against rival trains. The development of Enginefall has involved player feedback and playtesting.

AppWizard

February 17, 2025

The new game from The Witcher 3’s director revives the best tradition of Morrowind by letting you kill off ‘really important NPCs’

The Blood of Dawnwalker allows players to kill important NPCs, significantly diverging from the narrative restrictions of The Witcher 3. The game emphasizes player choice and a sandbox nature, aiming to create options while maintaining good storytelling and lore. The ability to eliminate characters can lead to alternate outcomes and cut-off questlines, introducing consequences that players must navigate. The protagonist's blood hunger at night can result in unintended fatalities, enhancing the game's exploration of darker decision-making.

Winsage

February 17, 2025

7 alternatives to built-in Windows tools that will blow you away

- Process Lasso is a powerful alternative to Task Manager, offering features like dynamic CPU adjustments and SmartTrim memory management. - Notepad++ is a text editor that supports multiple programming languages, syntax highlighting, and includes macros and plugins. - 7-Zip is a file compression tool that handles various formats and allows users to split, merge, and encrypt files. - Everything is a search tool that quickly finds files and folders, scanning both names and document contents. - Audacity is a multitrack digital audio workstation for recording audio, supporting various formats and real-time effects. - Flow Launcher allows users to launch files, folders, applications, and websites without using the Start menu. - VLC Media Player plays a wide range of audio and video file formats and offers features like file conversion and live stream recording.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Keep Driving review

Keep Driving is a turn-based road trip RPG priced at .99/£15.00 from YCJY Games, designed for single-player experiences and compatible with the Steam Deck. Players embark on a journey to a music festival, gathering supplies and selecting routes while managing a car that serves as both vehicle and inventory. The game features road events that affect attributes like gasoline, cash, car durability, and energy levels, requiring strategic use of skill cards and items. Players can pick up hitchhikers, each with unique skills and backstories, adding depth to the gameplay. The game includes humorous crime elements and an indie soundtrack, with multiple endings possible. Some interactions may be challenging on the Steam Deck due to item management intricacies.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Ubisoft Releases Assassin’s Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer

Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be released on March 20, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, set in 16th-century feudal Japan. The game features two protagonists: Yasuke, a historical African samurai, and Naoe, a skilled shinobi. It will not be available on older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Key features include uncapped frame rates on PC, multiple performance modes on consoles, ray tracing, AI-driven upscaling techniques, and spatial audio technology. The game is powered by the new Anvil engine, designed exclusively for current-generation hardware, and will run at 60 FPS on consoles. Minimum and recommended system requirements for PC have been specified, and the game requires a constant internet connection for activation and online features. Pre-orders are open with multiple editions available.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Roblox is under SEC investigation

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated an investigation into Roblox's operations, as reported by Bloomberg. The SEC has not disclosed specific details about the investigation, citing concerns that revealing information could jeopardize ongoing enforcement proceedings. Communications referencing Roblox have been identified as part of the inquiry. Speculation suggests the investigation may relate to allegations from Hindenburg Research, which accused Roblox of misleading investors regarding player metrics and inadequate protections for children. Roblox has rejected these claims, stating that the authors of the report are short sellers with interests that undermine the company's integrity.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

I spent too long playing the Cyberpunk 2077 mod that turns V’s hands into feet, and now I genuinely think it’s what’s great about PC gaming

V Feethand is a mod for Cyberpunk 2077 that replaces the protagonist V's hands with feet, using a foot model from the VTK Vanilla HD Body for FemV mod. The mod is created by "me" and uploaded by "resetygk." It integrates feet in place of hands effectively, although arm augmentations can make V's hands invisible. The mod is particularly entertaining in first-person mode, where V can drive and perform actions like rolling a cigarette using her feet. V Feethand highlights creativity within the gaming community and suggests that in a world of radical body modifications, some characters might choose to have feet instead of hands.

Winsage

February 7, 2025

Installing Ubuntu on WSL Just Got Much Easier

A new tar-based distribution format for Ubuntu has been introduced for the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), allowing developers and system administrators to install and manage Ubuntu WSL instances without using the Microsoft Store. This format enables local hosting of images, providing enterprises with more flexibility and simplifying deployment. Users can install Ubuntu by executing the command wsl --install ubuntu in the Windows Terminal or by downloading an image and double-clicking the .wsl file. Both methods require WSL version 2.4.8 or higher. The new tar-based format will become the default, while the older appx format will still be supported.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Helldivers 2’s latest warbond adds a stratagem I’ve craved since the galactic war started, a portable hellbomb

Helldivers 2 has introduced a new warbond called Servants of Freedom, featuring the B-100 portable hellbomb, which can be activated by players or teammates and has a ten-second countdown before detonation. The update also includes the LAS-17 Double Edge, an upgraded sickle laser rifle that may burn its user, and the GP-20 Ultimatum, a close-range grenade launcher. Players can equip two new armor sets, the IE-3 Martyr and the IE-12 Righteous, which provide medium protection and are designed for close combat. Additionally, the G-50 Seeker is a throwable drone that targets enemies for explosive effects. This update is set to launch on February 6 and follows improvements to game balance and the introduction of the Illuminate faction.