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AppWizard

May 30, 2025

‘According to Steam, I have around 10,000 hours logged,’ says the modder who’s spent a decade turning GTA 5 into a photo realistic wonderland

The first trailer for GTA 6 was released in late December 2023, revealing characters, settings, and mission structures, but the release date was postponed to May 26, 2026, for consoles, with the PC version still pending. Meanwhile, the NaturalVision modding project has significantly enhanced GTA 5's visuals, improving lighting, shadows, and textures. Razed, the creator of NaturalVision, emphasizes the importance of subtle details in creating a realistic atmosphere and expresses enthusiasm for advancements in lighting technology. The modding community has been supported by custom tools that streamline development, and there is optimism that modding will flourish with the release of GTA 6, potentially including official modding tools from Rockstar. Razed envisions innovative projects, such as reimagining Vice City, within the modding community.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

RedMagic 10S Pro plays full PC games natively with built-in Windows emulator

The RedMagic 10S Pro features a built-in Windows emulator, allowing users to play full-fledged Steam or Epic Games titles on a smartphone. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version chip, achieving over 3 million benchmark points. The device has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate and 2,000 nits peak brightness. It includes an active cooling system, LPDDR5T RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage for optimal performance. The shoulder buttons operate at 520 Hz for responsive controls, and the battery capacity is 7,050 mAh for the Pro variant and 7,500 mAh for the Pro+ with 120 W fast charging. The RedMagic 10S Pro is priced at approximately 4,000 CNY in China, while the Pro+ variant is around 3,000 CNY.

AppWizard

May 23, 2025

Remedy director says that FBC: Firebreak ‘respects player time’ instead of relying on FOMO, which has ‘infected modern games’

Remedy Entertainment's upcoming title, FBC: Firebreak, is a co-op shooter and a spin-off from the Control series. Director Mike Kayatta emphasized a philosophy of maintaining a responsible team size, budget, and development time, while respecting player time and avoiding industry greed. He noted the importance of delivering a product that meets player expectations without overcharging. Kayatta criticized the concept of FOMO in modern games, stating it does not align with FBC: Firebreak's vision, which aims to provide value without daily check-ins or timed battle passes. The game is designed to encourage player return and foster a sense of accomplishment over time.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

This week in PC games: Deliver At All Costs, Onimusha 2 reborn, more Monster Train and a touch of cat racing

New PC game releases this week include: - Champions Tactics Reforged: A turn-based PvP battler with nostalgic tabletop figurines. - S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Enhanced Editions: Enhanced versions of the beloved series, including Shadow Of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call Of Prypiat. - The Siege and the Sandfox: A sidescrolling stealth metroidvania with enchanting pixel art visuals. - Jumping Jazz Cats: A whimsical racing game featuring feline competitors. - Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer: A point-and-click adventure involving a serial killer and a biker detective. - Monster Train 2: A sequel combining tower defense and roguelite deck-building. - FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time: An RPG focused on life simulation and restoring a neglected island. - City Tales - Medieval Era: An early access title encouraging creative construction. - Deliver At All Costs: A 1950s toy-town game offering a GTA-style experience. - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tactics RPG: A tactical gameplay title in the beloved franchise. - Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny: A remastered version with updated controls and HD visuals. - 9 Kings: A strategic card game for building kingdoms and engaging in combat. - Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping: A detective game with a quirky narrative. Additionally, the Treehouse team is preparing for Computex 2025 and the Summer Games Fest, while managing various review commitments and projects.

TrendTechie

May 17, 2025

Скачать GTA 5 / Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced бесплатно на ПК

- Release Date: April 14, 2015 / March 4, 2025 (Enhanced) - Genre: Action, Racing, Open World - Developer / Publisher: Rockstar North and Rockstar Games - Platform: PC (Windows) - Interface and Subtitle Languages: Russian, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese - Voice Language: English - Multiplayer: Available (version 1.70) - Version: 812.6 Enhanced (updated version as of March 13, 2025) - Setting: Los Santos, a city facing economic strife and dominated by sensational reality shows. - Main Characters: Franklin (former gang member), Michael (retired bank robber), Trevor (chaotic schemer). - Gameplay: Involves a series of heists with high stakes. - Enhanced version features: Improved graphics, faster load times, unique features in GTA Online, and a Legacy version available for download.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

Doom: The Dark Ages helms a week of GTA-style cop games, sweaty animal spas and feudal strategy

- Chambers is a new Weird West shooter from the creators of Golden Light. - Labyrinth Of The Demon King is a first-person dungeon-crawler set in feudal Japan. - The Precinct is a top-down 1980s urban sandbox game where players are policemen battling gangs. - Animal Spa is a resort for chibi creatures that allows players to enjoy their bathing rituals while managing tasks. - Doom: The Dark Ages features "gratifying and chunky violence" but has been criticized for restrictive combat and tedious exploration. - Into The Restless Ruins allows players to build dungeons as they explore them. - House Of Legacy is an isometric strategy management game inspired by imperial China. - Kulebra And The Souls Of Limbo is a whimsical adventure game based on Latin American myths, focusing on helping shades find closure. - The editorial team is working on longer-form pieces about survival games and nihilism, with Nic and James collaborating on a review of Doom: The Dark Ages. - Brendy missed the morning meeting but provided information about Take Two Interactive's financials, which may relate to the anticipated delay of GTA 6.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

How to get free games on PlayStation, PC and Xbox

The Epic Games Store offers a free game every week, featuring indie titles and blockbuster games like GTA 5 and Death Stranding. Amazon Prime Gaming provides free games for subscribers, including titles like the Mafia trilogy and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Xbox users can access free games through Amazon Prime Gaming and occasional offers on the Xbox Store, with current availability of Minecraft Legends. Microsoft also provides older titles for free sporadically, while Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers a vast library of games for a monthly fee. On PlayStation, free games are primarily found through free-to-play titles like Fortnite, with PlayStation Plus offering access to a catalog of games, including The Last of Us Part I and Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut.

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Save 20% Off Two of the Best PC Games of 2025

Fanatical is offering a 20% average discount on two games released in 2025. 1. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is discounted by 22%, with its price dropping from .99 to .79. The game allows players to explore a sandbox world set in 14th century Bohemia, with 100% completion taking around 125 hours, though many players spend over 150 hours. 2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available for .99 after an 18% discount from its retail price of .99. The game features a turn-based combat system and has received the highest user rating on Metacritic. It explores themes of mortality and grief and has been praised for its narrative and emotional depth.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

GTA V Enhanced Gets New Update To Fix Graphics Issues

The sixth post-launch update for GTA V Enhanced on PC has been released by Rockstar Games, focusing on improving graphics and addressing player concerns. The update size ranges from 400 to 900 MB, depending on the platform. Patch notes include fixes for Microsoft account communication issues, crash issues, texture problems, ray tracing performance, audio issues, and a progression halt in a Story Mode mission. Despite these updates, some larger issues remain unresolved, such as the lack of text chat functionality. GTA V is now available on Xbox and PC Game Pass, and the FiveM platform has also released an update to support these versions.

BetaBeacon

May 7, 2025

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