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Console Game Sales Projected To Leave PC Games In The Dust By 2030
AppWizard
March 6, 2025

Console Game Sales Projected To Leave PC Games In The Dust By 2030

The console gaming market is projected to grow to an impressive billion by 2030, a 52% increase from billion in 2023. Key players in this expansion include Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, leveraging advancements like AI and hybrid gaming devices. In contrast, spending on PC gaming software is declining, with console game sales potentially doubling those of PC games by 2030. The mobile gaming sector is expected to reach sales nearing 0 billion by 2030, significantly outpacing both console and PC platforms. Console games currently generate significantly less revenue than mobile games, which produce 2.5 times more earnings. Cloud gaming is gaining traction due to GPU challenges and advancements in technology, while VR and AR gaming remain niche.
Microsoft's Copilot AI will no longer help you pirate Windows 11
Winsage
March 4, 2025

Microsoft’s Copilot AI will no longer help you pirate Windows 11

Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, was found to be inadvertently guiding users on how to activate pirated versions of Windows 11. In response, Microsoft updated Copilot to prevent it from assisting with digital piracy, stating that it cannot help with such requests and emphasizing that piracy is illegal and against Microsoft's user agreement.
What happened to DirectStorage? Why don't more PC games use it?
AppWizard
March 3, 2025

What happened to DirectStorage? Why don’t more PC games use it?

DirectStorage requires developers to rethink asset packaging, compression, and decompression during gameplay, making its implementation complex and time-consuming. PC developers face challenges due to diverse storage solutions, ranging from high-end SSDs to traditional HDDs, which complicates delivering optimal performance. Forspoken was one of the first games to implement DirectStorage, resulting in mixed outcomes. Developing games with zero loading screens while accommodating slower storage options is challenging, as it risks alienating players with specific hardware configurations. Additionally, without dedicated decompression hardware in modern GPUs, DirectStorage may hinder game performance by consuming GPU resources, potentially negatively impacting frame rates on older or slower hardware.
Deadlock Adds NVIDIA Reflex, Reducing PC Latency By Up To 45% On GeForce RTX GPUs
AppWizard
February 28, 2025

Deadlock Adds NVIDIA Reflex, Reducing PC Latency By Up To 45% On GeForce RTX GPUs

NVIDIA Reflex, introduced in September 2020, has reduced PC latency in over 130 titles, with 90% of GeForce gamers adopting the technology. It is supported by nine of the top ten competitive shooters, including Call of Duty: Warzone, Counter-Strike 2, and Fortnite, as well as critically acclaimed games like Cyberpunk 2077 and God of War. In 2024, GeForce gamers have enjoyed over 10 billion hours of gameplay using Reflex. Recently, Reflex expanded to Deadlock and received updates for games like World of Warcraft and Apex Legends, integrating into an additional 11 games and further reducing latency for GeForce RTX gamers.
Nintendo's GameCube Gets a Productivity Makeover Thanks to a PowerPC Windows NT Port
Winsage
February 27, 2025

Nintendo’s GameCube Gets a Productivity Makeover Thanks to a PowerPC Windows NT Port

Rairii has successfully ported Windows NT 3.51 to the Nintendo GameCube, allowing the console to run this operating system. The project supports Windows NT 3.51 RTM and higher, while earlier beta versions require kernel patches. Windows NT 3.5 is incompatible due to its support for the PowerPC 601 architecture. The GameCube, powered by an IBM PowerPC "Gekko" chip, can now function as a desktop computer with a graphical user interface, controlled via a standard controller or keyboard. The project includes support for the GameCube's keyboard controller accessory and a mapping system for navigation. Some USB device support is available, but without hotplugging functionality. Instructions for the project are provided in a GitHub repository, and users need specific hardware to participate.
Ubisoft Releases Assassin's Creed Shadows PC & New-Gen Features Trailer
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.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review
AppWizard
December 6, 2024

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a game developed by MachineGames and published by Microsoft, set to be released on December 8, 2024, with advanced access available from December 5, priced at £60. The game features a mixed stealth system, relying on simple line-of-sight mechanics, and offers a disguise system for navigating open-world hubs. Combat mechanics include a punch and counter system with a generous parry window, and a boss fight that blends combat with horror elements. The game has a three-act structure with open-world hubs, including visually rich environments like Vatican City and the Pyramids of Giza. Players can engage in main story quests and side missions, with a playtime of around 30 hours. Troy Baker voices Indiana Jones, supported by a diverse cast, and the game showcases impressive graphics despite some performance issues on lower-end systems. Compatibility with the Steam Deck may be limited.
Steam's background recording feature is the new gold standard of game clipping
AppWizard
December 5, 2024

Steam’s background recording feature is the new gold standard of game clipping

Steam's Game Recording feature allows players to capture high-quality video of the last few minutes of gameplay in the background. Since its beta launch, it has been used frequently due to its efficient file sizes, which are significantly smaller compared to recordings made with Nvidia Shadowplay. For example, a five-minute clip recorded with Shadowplay is 1.78GB, while Steam's equivalent maintains impressive visual fidelity with reduced storage needs. Steam's audio recording captures only the game's audio by default, avoiding background noise from other sources, which simplifies the sharing process. However, the exported clips may not match the quality of Shadowplay or OBS, and turning off background recording requires multiple clicks. The tool is limited to games launched through Steam, and some bugs persist despite updates. In comparison, Medal, another DVR app, offers similar features but has a less user-friendly interface and requires bulk deletions for space management. Steam's Game Recording provides quick MP4 generation and easy sharing on platforms like Discord, making it a preferred choice for quick clips. Users must enable the feature through Steam settings to use it.
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