immersive gameplay Archives

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Republic Games hires Chris Avellone for new RPG project

Chris Avellone has officially joined Republic Games as a narrative designer. The studio is developing a new RPG featuring a rich story with meaningful choices and multiple endings. Studio founder Adam Williams expressed enthusiasm for Avellone's involvement, highlighting his significant contributions to the RPG genre. The game aims to create a dark fantasy experience with immersive gameplay and an interactive narrative. Avellone faced allegations of sexual harassment in 2020, which he has denied.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

FBC: Firebreak hits 1m players

Remedy Entertainment announced that its latest title, FBC: Firebreak, has attracted over one million players as of June 26, just nine days after its launch on June 17. The game is available through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Data from SteamDB shows a peak of 1,992 concurrent users on Steam. FBC: Firebreak is Remedy's first multiplayer game, initially announced as Project Condor in 2021 and originally set to be published by 505 Games before Remedy decided to self-publish.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The Steam Summer Sale Is Officially Live With New PC Gaming Deals for 2025

The Steam Summer Sale is running until July 10, offering significant discounts on a variety of PC games. Notable deals include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for .99, a Twin Pack of Final Fantasy VII Remake for .99, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered at a 20% discount. Other highlighted indie titles from 2025 are R.E.P.O., Schedule I, and Blue Prince. Major discounts include Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, and Star Wars Battlefront II, each reduced by 90%. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also available at its lowest price. Amazon Prime Day starts on July 8, offering deals on PC hardware and free PC games for Prime members.

AppWizard

June 25, 2025

It’s been so long since I played a 30 fps console game, it took me a week to realize Death Stranding 2 was literally giving me headaches

The author experienced persistent headaches after playing Death Stranding 2, initially attributing them to various factors like dehydration and hunger. The headaches intensified after playing the game at its default 30 frames per second setting, which contrasted with the author's usual gaming experience on PC at 60 fps. After discovering the performance mode that locks the framerate at 60 fps, the author switched to it and noticed an immediate improvement in gameplay responsiveness and a reduction in headaches. The author reflects on how accustomed they have become to higher frame rates, noting that the camera movement at 30 fps contributed to feelings of queasiness. After adjusting to the performance mode, the author was headache-free after over 20 hours of gameplay. The author appreciates that Death Stranding 2 offers a performance mode and anticipates that the eventual PC port will provide an even better experience.

BetaBeacon

June 23, 2025

‘Squid Game: Unleashed’ Becomes First Netflix Game to Launch on Chromecast, Android Tablets (Gaming News Roundup)

The game "Squid Game: Unleashed" will be available on Chromebooks and Android tablets for the first time, with post-Season 3 updates tied to specific plot points from the show.

AppWizard

June 18, 2025

Xbox inks hardware agreement with AMD

Microsoft has entered into a hardware agreement with AMD to co-engineer silicon for future Xbox consoles and cloud-based technologies. This strategic multi-year partnership aims to enhance gaming technology, improve graphics innovation, and ensure compatibility with existing Xbox game libraries. The collaboration focuses on creating a versatile gaming platform that allows players to access games across multiple devices without being restricted to a single storefront. Microsoft is also working with the Windows team to position Windows as the leading platform for gaming.

AppWizard

June 14, 2025

This massive mod for Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord not only converts it to Sengoku-era Japan, it adds fully simulated naval battles months ahead of the base game

Shokuho is a total conversion mod for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, set in feudal Japan starting in 1568 during Oda Nobunaga's campaign. Players can build armies or ally with local lords, featuring mechanics like tiered castle sieges and naval battles. The mod integrates the Diplomacy Mod and has surpassed Bannerlord in naval gameplay, which is still under development. Shokuho showcases a distinct aesthetic with visually impressive battles and is inspired by Ghost of Tsushima. It is available for download on ModDB, while the War Sails expansion for Bannerlord has been postponed to autumn.

AppWizard

June 9, 2025

Blind Descent is an upcoming survival game about a hidden world deep beneath the surface of Mars

Blind Descent is a survival game set on Mars, where players navigate a hidden ecosystem after being stranded beneath the Martian surface while searching for a missing exploration team. The game emphasizes strategic thinking and collaboration among up to four players. It will be available in early access on Steam, and a reveal trailer is available on YouTube. The developer, Pokuch, highlights the game's theme of symbiosis with an alien world that is both resistant and adaptive.

AppWizard

May 30, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Arcane Vale, Rotaeno, Dune Imperium, more

A fresh wave of deals on Google Play apps and hardware is available. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE has been released, along with Anker's 140W 4-port wall charger with a display. Samsung The Frame Pro smart TVs are now on sale, and there are significant discounts on Samsung monitors at Woot. Notable app highlights include "Arcane Vale," "Rotaeno," and "Dune: Imperium Digital."

Winsage

May 30, 2025

Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available

Microsoft Edge Game Assist is now available to all users on Windows 11, following its preview launch last November. It is an in-game browser designed specifically for PC gamers, allowing players to access game guides, connect with friends, and listen to music without leaving their games. Users can open Game Assist by pressing Win+G, which integrates features like tips for popular games, access to platforms like Discord and Spotify, and the ability to pin content above the game. The tool is designed to enhance multitasking and maintain immersion during gameplay. Feedback from the preview phase has led to improvements in the interface and functionality, including keyboard shortcuts and enhanced support for over 80 games. Game Assist is available wherever Microsoft Edge is accessible, with enhanced content currently offered in English only.