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AppWizard

September 22, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds hits cheapest price ever, but you’ll need to be as quick as a Seikret to get it

Monster Hunter Wilds is currently available at a discounted price of / £40.49 on Fanatical, with a 33% discount that expires on September 28, 2025. The game, launched in early 2025, has faced performance issues but offers a strong gameplay experience, especially on high-end hardware like the RTX 4080 and Ryzen 5 7600. It features a new open-world region with diverse biomes and both new and familiar monsters. The game excels in co-op and single-player modes, with an improved narrative and intense combat. Critics have praised it, with a review rating of 9/10. Players are encouraged to prepare for challenges by consulting guides on monsters and armor.

BetaBeacon

September 18, 2025

Anbernic’s next gaming handheld strikes a nice balance between budget and flagship

Anbernic has revealed the final details about its upcoming handheld, the RG476H. It features a 4.7-inch 120Hz display, Unisoc T820 processor, 5,000mAh battery, and will retail for 9.99, but pre-orders will be available for 9.99 for a limited time.

AppWizard

September 17, 2025

Save $30 on this small Razer wireless gaming mouse, perfect for traveling

The Razer Orochi V2 is a wireless travel mouse priced at .99, currently available at a 43% discount. It features a compact design, lightweight shell (60g), and an 18K optical sensor with adjustable sensitivity up to 18,000 DPI. The mouse has built-in memory profiles for saving settings, offers up to 950 hours of battery life over Bluetooth, and up to 425 hours with HyperSpeed wireless connection, powered by a single AA or AAA battery. It is available for £43.99 in the UK.

AppWizard

September 10, 2025

HAVN HS 420 VGPU review – pure elegance in PC case form

The HAVN HS 420 VGPU is a premium PC case priced around 0, featuring a minimalist design, a large dual-side glass panel, and strong cooling capabilities. It supports E-ATX, ATX, mATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, has a CPU cooler clearance of 185mm, and can accommodate graphics cards up to 470mm in length. The case lacks included fans but supports various cooling options, including air and liquid cooling systems with space for radiators up to 420mm. Its dimensions are 260mm x 541mm x 547mm, and it weighs 19kg (41.9lbs). The front panel includes USB Type-C, USB Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The case is constructed from steel, tempered glass, and ABS, and comes with extras like Velcro cable ties and a VESA display mount. Performance tests showed CPU temperatures at 76°C and GPU temperatures at 69°C under full load, with sound levels reaching 53dBA at full fan speed. The case is designed for vertical GPU mounting and includes components like a PCIe 5.0 riser cable.

AppWizard

August 30, 2025

Battlefield 6’s modest system requirements open the doors to gamers of all budgets — six-year-old GPUs meet minimum recommendations

EA has announced the final hardware specifications for Battlefield 6 (BF6), detailing minimum, recommended, and ultra settings. Minimum requirements for 1080p at 30 frames per second on low settings include an Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, and a GPU such as Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A380. The storage requirement has been reduced to 55 GB. Recommended specifications for enhanced experience include an Intel Core i7-10700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, paired with a GPU like RTX 3060 Ti or RX 6700 XT. Ultra settings support 4K at 60 frames per second or 1440p at 144 frames per second, requiring an RTX 4080 or RX 7900 XTX GPU, along with an Intel Core i9-12900K or Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, and a minimum of 16 GB of dual-channel RAM (32 GB recommended). The game is set to launch on October 10, 2025.

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

Specs Don’t Matter Anymore, Play AAA Games on Cheap Hardware

Microsoft has expanded Xbox Cloud Gaming access to subscribers of the Standard and Core plans, allowing them to stream games included in their subscription and access titles in their personal library that support cloud play. This change aims to reduce barriers for gamers without high-end setups. Select PC titles will also be available for play on desktops and handheld devices for Xbox Insiders subscribed to Game Pass Core or Standard. Premium features remain exclusive to Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, and Xbox Cloud Gaming is currently available only in select regions. Microsoft continues to offer PC Game Pass, which does not include cloud gaming or console games, and may introduce a free, ad-supported version of Game Pass in the future. The company is also committed to producing Xbox hardware and hints at a hybrid console launch next year, with a successor to the Xbox Series S/X expected by 2027.

AppWizard

August 3, 2025

How To Play Your Steam Games On Any Chromebook

The gaming landscape on Chromebooks has changed with the introduction of Steam, allowing users to play a variety of games if their device meets the minimum requirements: an Intel i3 or Ryzen 3 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. Users can download Steam by searching for "Steam installer" in the launcher, and once installed, they can use Valve's Proton to play Windows games on their Chromebook. Consulting ProtonDB can help users check game compatibility. Additionally, cloud gaming services like GeForce NOW enable access to Steam libraries, allowing high-resolution game streaming on Chromebooks. GeForce NOW supports up to 4K resolution and offers subscription options starting at .99 per month, with a free tier available.

AppWizard

July 2, 2025

I tried Minecraft’s Vibrant Visuals — Here’s what it gets right and where it falls short

The Vibrant Visuals upgrade is Mojang Studios' first effort to enhance Minecraft's graphics, introducing features similar to community-created shaders and texture packs. It aims to refresh the game's visual appeal while keeping its signature aesthetic, incorporating richer lighting, realistic volumetric fog, and other enhancements. The new shaders are activated by default and exclusive to the Bedrock Edition, creating a more immersive atmosphere with improved lighting and reflections. However, the upgrade has some inconsistencies, including lighting and shadow glitches, and can only be toggled from the main menu, unlike the Java Edition. On the Xbox Series X, gameplay runs smoothly at 60FPS, while the Series S requires "favor performance" mode for stability. The upgrade shows Mojang's commitment to modernizing Minecraft's aesthetics while addressing minor issues could enhance the experience for players.

AppWizard

June 22, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds review bombed over PC performance issues and lack of challenging endgame

Monster Hunter Wilds is facing significant criticism on Steam due to performance issues such as frequent crashes, frame rate drops, and stuttering, even on high-end systems. The game has seen a decline in active users, falling behind its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. Players have also expressed dissatisfaction with the endgame content, feeling it lacks depth and replayability. Capcom has acknowledged the issues and plans to release patches, but the slow rollout has increased frustration among players. Community sentiment is divided, with some labeling the game a "betrayal" of the series while others believe the backlash is exaggerated.

Winsage

June 14, 2025

Windows 11 users want these five features back

Windows 11 users have expressed significant dissatisfaction with several features, as reflected in the Microsoft Feedback Hub, where requests continue to gather thousands of votes. 1. Users want the ability to move the taskbar to the top and sides of the screen, with a post receiving 24,046 votes and 2,086 comments. 2. Many users wish to turn off the Recommended section in the Start menu, which has 17,479 votes and 794 comments. 3. There is a request for Windows search to allow users to choose their preferred search provider, garnering 11,007 votes and 101 comments. 4. Users have criticized the high CPU/Processor requirements for Windows 11, with 8,483 votes and 1,025 comments supporting this feedback. 5. There is a demand for the taskbar to support never combining app icons and hiding labels, reflecting dissatisfaction with the current implementation. These five requests alone account for over 75,000 votes, indicating a strong desire for improvements in Windows 11.