Game Controller Archives

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

5 hidden features on Steam I wish I knew about sooner

Steam offers several features to enhance the gaming experience for users: 1. Users can hide games from their library by right-clicking on the title, selecting Manage, and choosing Hide this game, allowing for a clutter-free collection. 2. Steam's launch options enable performance tweaks by allowing users to input custom commands in the Launch Options field, such as -windowed, -novid, and -high. 3. Middle-clicking game links in the Steam Store opens them in a new window, facilitating easier comparison during sales. 4. Steam's input customization allows users to tailor controller settings, including button mapping and sensitivity adjustments, through the Controller settings. 5. Users can upload custom artwork and banners for games to personalize their library and improve organization by right-clicking on a game's tile and selecting Set Custom Artwork.

AppWizard

April 14, 2025

My biggest pleasant surprise of 2025 so far has been the free prequel to one of my favorite indie RPGs, made with FromSoft’s 25-year-old game making toolset

Lunacid, a first-person RPG inspired by the King's Field series, was released in 2023 by Kira LLC. A prequel titled Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is set thousands of years before the original game and was developed using the Sword of Moonlight toolset. The game features user-generated dungeon crawlers and has drawn comparisons to atmospheric exploration titles like Thief and System Shock. Players engage in melee combat without blocking or dodging options, and character progression occurs automatically upon leveling up. Mana regenerates through successful melee attacks, and health is fully restored at the home base. The game lacks a tutorial, prompting players to refer to a classic-style manual. Players must locate five shards of a legendary sword while navigating a world filled with secrets, including hidden doors and challenging enemies.

BetaBeacon

March 26, 2025

My favorite mobile gaming controller has never been cheaper — but you’re running out of time

The GameSir G8 Plus controller is available at its lowest price ever as part of Amazon's Big Spring Sale. It offers a more comfortable and immersive gaming experience for mobile gamers.

Winsage

March 20, 2025

Typing on a gamepad gets less annoying with this new Windows keyboard

Microsoft has introduced a dedicated keyboard layout for the touch keyboard in Windows 11, specifically designed for gamepad users, as part of Build 26100.3613. This layout allows users to type and navigate using Xbox controllers, featuring button accelerators like the X button for backspace and the Y button for the spacebar. The keyboard keys are vertically aligned to improve navigation. Users can activate the gamepad keyboard by accessing the touch keyboard and selecting Keyboard layout > Gamepad. Additionally, Windows 11 includes accessibility features such as Live Captions, Narrator Mode, and Voice Typing to enhance usability for all users.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, 911 Operator, more

- Android app deals are available on Google Play as the work week ends. - SanDisk has launched a 2TB Creator Pro portable SSD with a speed of 2,000MB/s. - The GameSir X3 Pro mobile game controller is on sale, featuring a transparent design. - Samsung's Galaxy Tab S9 FE has a price drop, and the Galaxy Watch 7 is also discounted with a complimentary band. - Free icon packs are available for users to personalize their devices. - Popular games on sale include Lovecraft’s Untold Stories, 911 Operator, BE-A Walker, and Breaking Gates.

Winsage

November 4, 2024

Microsoft refreshes Windows Hello to make signing in with your face (or fingers) much more pleasant with Windows 11

Microsoft is updating its biometric authentication feature, Windows Hello, with a new Beta Channel preview build available to Windows Insider Program members. This update introduces a redesigned sign-in experience that aligns with the aesthetics of Windows 11 and aims to make the authentication process more intuitive. The Beta Channel Preview Build 22635.4440 (KB5045889) includes enhanced login options and permission management, along with various tweaks to improve the overall Windows 11 experience. Additionally, a new game controller keyboard feature has been temporarily disabled to address existing issues, with plans for its reintroduction in a future update. Feedback from Windows Insider members is being monitored during this testing phase.

TrendTechie

November 2, 2024

Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition появилась на Torrent с эмулятором shadPS4

Bloodborne: Game of the Year Edition has appeared on torrent trackers, featuring The Old Hunters expansion. It is compatible with the shadPS4 emulator and requires a game controller from Xbox or PlayStation 4/5. The file size is approximately 27 GB and includes full Russian localization. Bloodborne was initially launched in 2015 on PlayStation 4 and was revived using the shadPS4 emulator in September 2024, with gameplay footage shared by a user named Musahi.

BetaBeacon

October 28, 2024

Redmagic Nova Gaming Tablet Review Mobile Gaming Grows Up

The Nova tablet has Android at its heart, offering access to a wide range of games, media, streaming services, office applications, and organizational tools. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, making it one of the fastest and most powerful Android tablets available. The tablet is designed for gaming and offers up to 16 GB of RAM. However, it is a Wi-Fi-only device with no cellular option and has a camera that is not exceptional. The tablet's gaming experience can be enhanced with Game Space, and it works well for games with a smaller scope. Streaming games from a PC to the tablet is also possible, offering a great gaming experience.

BetaBeacon

October 8, 2024

Backbone One USB-C now $70 for fall Prime Day – the best iPhone 15, 16, and Android game controller at 30% off

The 2nd generation Backbone One Mobile Gaming Controller features ultra-wide analog triggers, highly accurate thumbsticks, a responsive D-pad and buttons, pass-through charging, a 3.5mm headphone jack, wider compatibility for more smartphones, and included magnetic adapters for various phone cases.

BetaBeacon

October 5, 2024

20 best Chromebook games from Google Play

Alto's Odyssey is an endless-runner game with easy-to-learn controls and various biomes to explore. It features unique abilities for six runners and is free with a Google Play Pass subscription. Grimvalor is a hack-and-slash RPG with user-friendly controls, great graphics, and game controller support. It is available for offline play and offers the first episode for free, with the option to purchase additional episodes or get the full version with a Google Play Pass subscription.