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AppWizard

June 13, 2025

Sony removes regional restrictions on four of its biggest games on Steam

Sony has lifted regional restrictions on four major games on Steam, allowing players in various countries to access them freely. The games affected are God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and Helldivers 2. Initially, Helldivers 2 required a PlayStation Network (PSN) sign-in, leading to its removal from sale in 177 countries without PSN access. In contrast, the upcoming Spider-Man 2 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, along with God of War Ragnarok and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, will not require a PSN account, although regional restrictions still apply in countries without PSN services. PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst emphasized the importance of a careful approach to releasing PlayStation games on other platforms and the significance of single-player titles for showcasing console performance.

AppWizard

June 13, 2025

PlayStation taking “measured” approach to bringing games to PC

Herman Hulst, head of PlayStation studios, stated that Sony is carefully strategizing the expansion of its gaming titles to the PC platform, emphasizing a "thoughtful" and "measured" approach. He highlighted the importance of maintaining high standards for single-player experiences, which are key to the PlayStation brand. Sony has already launched several first-party titles on PC, including God of War, The Last of Us series, Horizon Zero Dawn, and Days Gone.

AppWizard

June 11, 2025

Experts warn GTA and Minecraft being used to lure in cyberattack victims – here’s how to stay safe

Cybersecurity experts have reported a significant increase in game-themed malware targeting the gaming community, especially younger players. From April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, there were over 19 million attempts to download malicious files disguised as popular games, affecting around 400,000 individuals globally. Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) was the most targeted game, with nearly 4.5 million attack attempts, followed by Minecraft with 4.1 million, Call of Duty (CoD) with 2.6 million, and The Sims with 2.4 million. Cybercriminals exploit established games and lure victims with fake offers, often leading to infostealers, cryptocurrency hijackers, backdoors, and Trojans. Kaspersky advises gamers to avoid pirated content and be cautious of suspicious offers.

Winsage

May 17, 2025

Windows 11 Home vs Pro for Gaming: Which One Should You Choose?

Upgrading from Windows 11 Home to Windows 11 Pro does not yield significant benefits in gaming performance, compatibility, or features for most gamers. Both editions provide identical gaming performance, supporting the same core gaming technologies such as DirectStorage, Auto HDR, and Game Mode. Windows 11 Home supports up to 128 GB of RAM and one CPU socket with 64 cores, while Windows 11 Pro supports up to 2 TB of RAM and two CPU sockets with 128 cores. Pro includes additional features like BitLocker encryption, Remote Desktop hosting, Hyper-V virtualization, and Group Policy management, which are not typically utilized by gamers. The price of Windows 11 Home is lower than that of Pro, making it a more cost-effective choice for gaming. Both editions meet the hardware requirements for modern gaming, and compatibility with major games and platforms is consistent across both versions.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

Stellar Blade heads to PC on June 11

Stellar Blade will be released on PC on June 11, following its PS5 launch in April of the previous year. The PC version features enhanced graphics with support for NVIDIA DLSS 4, NVIDIA DLAA, NVIDIA Reflex, and AMD FSR 3, as well as compatibility with ultrawide resolutions. It is designed to work with the DualSense controller and offers customization options for various input methods. The minimum system requirements include 16GB of RAM, an Intel Core i5 processor, and a GeForce GTX 1060. Sony is expanding its portfolio of first-party games on PC, reflecting a trend away from exclusivity.

Winsage

March 14, 2025

Epic Games is addressing one of Windows-on-Arm’s last big app compatibility gaps

Utilizing a Windows PC powered by an Arm-based Snapdragon processor has become more similar to traditional Intel or AMD systems due to developers optimizing applications for native performance and Microsoft's advancements in Windows' Prism technology. However, compatibility issues remain, particularly with online multiplayer games that rely on kernel-level anti-cheat software, as Prism cannot translate drivers and foundational Windows software. The small user base for Arm PCs has also discouraged some developers from creating compatible versions of their software. Epic Games plans to enhance support for Arm PCs by introducing its Easy Anti-Cheat software and official support for Fortnite later this year, which will also be available to developers through an Epic Online Services SDK release.

Winsage

March 10, 2025

Microsoft blocks (some) Windows 11 pirates while Lenovo steals the show at Mobile World Congress

Lenovo showcased several innovations at the Mobile World Congress, including the ThinkBook "codename Flip," a concept PC with an 18.1-inch foldable display, and the Yoga Solar PC, which has solar panels that provide one hour of playback after 20 minutes of sunlight. Additionally, Lenovo introduced the Yoga Pro 9i Aura Edition (Gen 10), a laptop featuring an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and an NVIDIA RTX 5070 GPU, with a 16-inch screen capable of reaching up to 1,600 nits of brightness. Microsoft previewed an updated Copilot app for Windows 11, which offers a more streamlined user experience.

BetaBeacon

March 4, 2025

Find My Device adding ‘People’ location sharing, Android Auto getting full games, more

Google has announced the latest Android features for Spring 2025, including Find My Device 'People' sharing and Android Auto games.

AppWizard

February 25, 2025

Rockstar Games Release New Update To Support FiveM, PC Game Pass, Discord And More

Rockstar Games has updated the Rockstar Games Launcher to enhance Discord's Rich Presence integration across its gaming titles, including the newly released PC version of FiveM. Insider Tez2 noted that while Discord's Rich Presence is being implemented into GTA V, it requires the launcher update for full functionality. The recent update improved the sign-in and sign-out flow and included general enhancements, but did not explicitly mention Discord integration. However, it is expected to be enabled on March 4th, allowing players to share their gaming activities. Confirmed titles for Discord integration include GTA V Enhanced PC, GTA V Legacy PC, GTA Trilogy: The Definitive Edition, Red Dead Redemption, and Red Dead Redemption 2. The update also introduced support for Cfx/FiveM integration, GTA+ subscription, and Xbox App for GTA V (PC Game Pass), reinforcing the possibility of GTA V being available on Xbox’s PC Game Pass. The FiveM integration allows for future connectivity, enabling players to connect through the launcher to FiveM or RedM servers.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Buckle up: Android Automotive has 70 new apps to keep you entertained (in the parking lot)

Google will soon introduce nearly 70 new applications for Android Automotive, increasing the total number of available apps to nearly 300. The new apps include popular streaming and gaming titles like Farm Heroes Saga, Paramount Plus, Plex, F1 TV, Red Bull TV, and NBC News. These apps will only function when the vehicle is parked to ensure safety. Android Automotive is an embedded operating system in vehicles, distinct from Android Auto, which connects a phone to a vehicle. Currently, around 100 vehicle models feature Android Automotive, including the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado, 2023 Honda Accord, 2025 Ford Explorer, and 2024 Nissan Rogue. The rollout of the new apps will initially target select Volvo and Polestar models, with broader availability expected soon. Google is working with various vehicle manufacturers to enhance the app ecosystem for automotive screens.