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Here are 12 free Steam games worth trying on your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go right now
AppWizard
February 20, 2025

Here are 12 free Steam games worth trying on your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Legion Go right now

A selection of 12 free games available for PC and handheld users includes: 1. A Cat’s Way Home - A simulation game focused on building relationships with cats. 2. Farm Wars - A real-time PvP strategy game involving crop planting and animal transformation for sabotage. 3. Starling - A game where players build a base using local resources as a Starling Corp employee. 4. A Very Merry Nightmare - A 3D first-person adventure set in a twisted Christmas world, evading an AI enemy. 5. Little Robot - A 15-minute exploration game featuring a melancholic robot in a backyard. 6. Cedric & Odious - A 2D hack-and-slash adventure in a dark fantasy realm. 7. Paw Pirates - A multiplayer game focused on chaotic battles between pirate ships. 8. Realm Traveler - An RPG-style game where players choose a class and embark on quests. 9. Strange New Tides - A 2.5D sandbox experience in Saltbay Cove, involving relationship building and home construction. 10. Templar - A 2D hack-and-slash game where players battle demons as the last Templar knight. 11. Popo & Rob - A fast-paced first-person shooter with team-based matches. 12. The Machine Arena - A game featuring dynamic 4v4 PvP battles or solo PvE matches with short gameplay sessions. Additionally, Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti GPU launches today, with listings available from major retailers.
How to get Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue tickets as immersive experience opens in London
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

How to get Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue tickets as immersive experience opens in London

The Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue will debut in London on April 4, 2025, coinciding with the release of the Minecraft movie. Participants will navigate through seven themed rooms to save a village from zombies using a handheld device called the Orb of Interaction. The experience lasts approximately 45 minutes and is located at Corner Corner on Maritime Street, London (postcode SE16 7LL), near Surrey Quays and Canada Water stations. Ticket prices range from £20 for children (ages 3-15) to £24 for general admission (ages 16 and over), with free entry for children aged 0-2. Tickets will be available for purchase starting at 10am on February 14 on the Fever website.
Epic Games Store Year in Review Released - Players Spend 2.68 Billion Hours Playing Third-Party PC Titles
AppWizard
February 14, 2025

Epic Games Store Year in Review Released – Players Spend 2.68 Billion Hours Playing Third-Party PC Titles

The Epic Games Store reported over 295 million PC users in 2024, an increase of 25 million from the previous year, and a total of 898 million Epic cross-platform accounts, up by 94 million since 2023. Players logged 2.68 billion hours in third-party games, and 1,100 new titles were added to the catalog due to Self-Publishing Tools. In December, there were 74 million Monthly Active Users, with 89 free games offered throughout the year, resulting in 595 million claims. Players spent .09 billion on the platform, with 5 million on exclusive third-party titles. Future plans include expanding the Free Games Program to mobile platforms and enhancing the Epic Games Store Mobile App, along with supporting AAB file types and mobile self-publishing tools. Upcoming titles include Splitgate 2, 33 Immortals, Killing Floor 3, Borderlands 4, and Cronos: The New Dawn.
We need a Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld sooner rather than later — How Qualcomm can challenge the Steam Deck
Winsage
February 14, 2025

We need a Snapdragon X-powered gaming handheld sooner rather than later — How Qualcomm can challenge the Steam Deck

Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus chips show potential for handheld gaming devices due to their impressive performance and battery efficiency. Testing of the Snapdragon X Plus on games like 7 Days To Die, Kingdom Come Deliverance, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider revealed comparable performance to the Steam Deck, especially when using Auto SR, an AI-driven upscaling solution. However, Auto SR currently supports only 14 games and is limited to DX11 or DX12 titles. The installation of games from Xbox Game Pass and the Microsoft Store on Snapdragon devices is restricted, with the Xbox app lacking a Game Pass section. There is a significant opportunity for a Snapdragon-powered handheld device, similar to the impact of the Steam Deck, but the current market lacks urgency for such a product.
Avowed may run on a 9-year-old GPU, but Steam Deck looks like a no-go unless you like sub-30fps upscaled at minimum settings
AppWizard
February 13, 2025

Avowed may run on a 9-year-old GPU, but Steam Deck looks like a no-go unless you like sub-30fps upscaled at minimum settings

Avowed, Obsidian's latest role-playing game, faces significant performance issues on portable devices. It crashes on the ASUS ROG Ally and has an "unknown" compatibility rating on the Steam Deck. The game's minimum GPU requirement is the GTX 1070, which is higher than that of many recent RPGs. Testing on the Steam Deck resulted in a disappointing frame rate of 20-25 fps, making combat unfeasible. While the game is designed to target 30fps on Xbox Series consoles, it performs better on more powerful hardware, such as the RTX 3070, where it runs smoothly at medium-high settings and 1440p resolution.
CHARTS: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 debuts at No.1 on Steam
AppWizard
February 11, 2025

CHARTS: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 debuts at No.1 on Steam

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 became the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending February 11th, after launching on February 4th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, while Sid Meier's Civilization 7 debuted at third on February 10th. Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds secured the fourth spot, and the Steam Deck rose to fifth. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to sixth, Marvel Rivals climbed to seventh, and Helldivers 2 re-entered the Top Ten at eighth. Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel is in ninth, and Destiny 2 rounds out the Top Ten.
This Killer Bundle of 27 Steam PC Games Is Only $15
AppWizard
February 7, 2025

This Killer Bundle of 27 Steam PC Games Is Only $15

Fanatical has launched the Safe In Our World Charity Bundle 2025, featuring 27 PC games on Steam available for a minimum donation. The total value of the games is estimated at 9, but they can be acquired for a fraction of that cost. The bundle includes titles such as Content Warning, Thank Goodness You’re Here, Little Kitty, Big City, Wingspan, Mini Metro, Toem, and Psychonauts. 22 out of the 27 games are compatible with Steam Deck, rated either Verified or Playable. Proceeds from the bundle support Safe In Our World, a charity focused on mental health awareness in the gaming industry.
Official Minecraft immersive experience is coming to London, just in time for the movie’s release
AppWizard
February 6, 2025

Official Minecraft immersive experience is coming to London, just in time for the movie’s release

Minecraft is set to release a live-action film adaptation in April and will host the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue in London. This immersive attraction features seven themed ‘biome’ rooms where participants must save villagers from a zombie invasion. The experience utilizes augmented reality technology and includes a handheld device called the “Orb of Interaction” to guide users. It lasts 45 minutes and caters to both Minecraft fans and newcomers. The event opens on April 4th at the Corner Corner venue in Canada Water, London, with tickets priced at £20 for children and £26 for adults, available for purchase starting February 14th at 10 am.
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