humble beginnings

AppWizard
May 23, 2025
Patrick O’Luanaigh will transition from CEO to Chairman of NDreams effective June 1st, with Tom Gillo, the current Chief Development Officer, becoming the new CEO. O’Luanaigh co-founded NDreams in 2006 and expressed pride in the company's growth. NDreams was acquired by Aonic Group for 0 million in 2023, but subsequently laid off 17.5 percent of its workforce nearly a year later.
AppWizard
May 21, 2025
Indian independent game developer UnderDogs Studio has unveiled the gameplay for its upcoming PS5 and PC title, Mukti, through a new gameplay trailer. Mukti is a first-person narrative adventure set in mid-2000s India, where players control Arya, a young woman searching for her grandfather in a museum while uncovering mysteries related to human trafficking. The game is part of Sony’s India Hero Project, with UnderDogs Studio collaborating with Sony for over a year. Players can wishlist Mukti on the PS Store for PS5 and on Steam for PC. The game is designed to utilize PS5 capabilities, offering immersive environments and 4K resolution, with optimized haptics and adaptive triggers for the DualSense controller. The tentative PC specifications include minimum requirements of Windows 10, Intel Core i5-9400F or AMD Ryzen 5 3500, 8 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 570, while recommended requirements include Windows 11, Intel Core i7-12700K or AMD Ryzen 7 7700, 16 GB RAM, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT. The Steam version will feature achievements, family sharing, and full controller support. UnderDogs Studio was founded in 2011 by Vaibhav Chavan and has developed over 250 games across various platforms.
AppWizard
May 8, 2025
Synergy has transformed for its official launch, introducing new features that enhance gameplay, including new plants, seasons, and storylines. The game has evolved from a city builder with limited resources and storyline to a more complex experience influenced by solarpunk themes, where players care for refugees and establish sustainable settlements. The full release includes a dynamic temperature system that introduces challenges such as severe dry spells and the need for new tools. Players must also manage emerging threats like contagious diseases, necessitating the establishment of hospitals and scientific districts. Improvements in building systems include a unified water supply that simplifies resource management and enhanced monitoring tools for better strategic decision-making.
AppWizard
April 22, 2025
Dwarf Fortress has officially sold over one million copies on Steam, as announced by its developers, Bay 12 Games, 26 months after its launch on the platform. The game, created by Zach and Tarn Adams, debuted on Steam in December 2022 and sold over 500,000 copies within the first month. By February 2023, sales exceeded 600,000. Kitfox, the game's publisher, acknowledged the community's support and the game's unique charm.
TrendTechie
April 16, 2025
Grigory Shchedrin was a vice-admiral and celebrated figure in the Great Patriotic War, commanding the submarine S-56, known as "the Ghost." Under his command, the S-56 undertook eight missions, sinking twelve enemy vessels and damaging four German ships while evading over three thousand depth charges. On November 5, 1944, he was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union. In Tуапсе, a street and School No. 5 are named in his honor, and a local museum displays his writing desk.
AppWizard
March 27, 2025
Players of the early access survival sandbox game Enshrouded have recreated the dwarven city of Erebor from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. This project involved 33 players who dedicated 10,000 hours over 74 days, placing over 15 million blocks and mining 220 million blocks. Erebor, located beneath the Lonely Mountain, is a key setting in The Hobbit, known for its history and the dragon Smaug. The recreation features intricately carved canyons, walkways, and illuminated staircases, showcasing a detailed environment reminiscent of Smaug's treasure hoard.
AppWizard
March 24, 2025
Minecraft has sold over 300 million units worldwide from 2016 to 2023. Microsoft acquired Mojang Studios and the rights to Minecraft in September 2015 for .5 billion. A new update called ‘Vibrant Visuals’ was announced during a recent ‘Minecraft Live’ event, which will improve textures, lighting, shadows, reflections, and fog. This update will be available for both PC and Minecraft: Bedrock Edition across various devices, maintaining backwards compatibility with previous versions. A specific release date for the update has not been announced, but it is expected later this year.
AppWizard
March 13, 2025
Yoichi Erikawa, the founder of Koei Tecmo, created his first game, Kawanakajima no Kassen, a historical war simulator set in the Sengoku Period, which was released in 1981 and sold 10,000 copies. The game involved managing various aspects of feudal lord responsibilities and was initially a personal project driven by Erikawa's interest in history and programming. After placing an advertisement in a computer magazine, they received an overwhelming response, leading Erikawa and his wife to manually produce and ship the game. The success of Kawanakajima no Kassen prompted Erikawa to develop more games, including Nobunaga’s Ambition in 1983, which became a franchise with over 40 titles. Kawanakajima no Kassen is currently available on PC via Steam, but only in Japanese.
AppWizard
February 28, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds has maintained its position among the top 100 bestselling titles on Steam for 12 weeks and is currently the most wishlisted game on the platform. The game is set to unlock on Steam shortly, with players preparing for its release. There are already 26 mods available for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nexus, indicating early interest from modders. Daisy Ridley has narrated an overview of the Monster Hunter series. A performance analysis suggests that while the game is less taxing on CPUs than its predecessor, upscaling is recommended for mid-range hardware. The first major update for Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for early April, introducing harder monsters. Nvidia has released a new Game Ready driver for optimal performance. Initial reviews praise the game's combat mechanics while noting a streamlined gameplay experience.
AppWizard
October 22, 2024
The Google Play Store celebrates its 16th anniversary today, having evolved from the Android Market, which was launched on October 22, 2008. Initially focused on app distribution for Android devices, it expanded with a web-based interface in early 2011 and was rebranded as the Google Play Store in 2012, incorporating various media types and subscription services. Google has prioritized safety and quality, working to eliminate malware and low-quality apps. The Play Store has faced legal challenges, including a case from Epic Games, but has managed to maintain operations while considering future adjustments.
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