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AppWizard

April 22, 2025

Hot damn: The Oblivion Remaster is 125 GB, 2600% heavier than the original game from 2006

Bethesda has remastered The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion using Unreal Engine 5, available for £50, including horse armor but not the deluxe edition. The remaster requires 125 GB of storage, with a download size of 115 GB due to Steam's compression, marking a 2600% increase from the original game's 4.6 GB. The remaster combines Unreal Engine 5's graphics with Gamebryo's logic, maintaining Bethesda's signature quirks.

Winsage

February 7, 2025

Microsoft Store will soon let you specify what parts of games you want to download

Microsoft has released an update for the Microsoft Store app, version 22501.1401, which allows users to selectively download specific parts and components of games. This feature is similar to the functionality in the Xbox app and is designed to help gamers optimize storage space and installation times. Users can choose to install or not install high-resolution textures or campaign missions, providing greater control over their gaming experience. After installation, users can return to the game's product page to modify installed components. This update is available for Windows Insiders in the Canary and Dev Channels running version 22501.1401.xx and higher.

AppWizard

November 24, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 offers hotfix, advice to improve game stability

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 has been launched, generating excitement among aviation enthusiasts and gamers. Asobo Studio has released a patch to address stability concerns, particularly for PC users. They recommend relocating outdated community packages to improve performance. The hotfix resolves crashes related to the Electronic Flight Bag and Camera menu, as well as various other crashes. It also fixes issues with the Xbox Live sign-in popup, input profile creation, aircraft selection, and menu navigation. The game's popularity led to unexpected server strain, with player activity exceeding initial estimates of 200,000 concurrent players. The hotfix has improved stability and reduced long queues at launch.

BetaBeacon

October 21, 2024

Here’s when you can preload Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 preload times begin on October 21 - PC players will need 102GB of available storage space at launch - Activision recommends at least 12GB of RAM, an Intel Core i7-6700K or AMD equivalent, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti or the RTX 3060 or the AMD Radeon RX 6600XT for the GPU

AppWizard

September 20, 2024

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 needs 64GB of RAM for ideal performance — oddly, the game install size is only 30GB | Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will be released on November 19 and has a reduced installation size of 30 GB, down from the original 130 GB and subsequent updates that reached nearly 400 GB. The game utilizes cloud streaming technology to allow players to download only necessary data for their chosen flight path. The system requirements are as follows: - Minimum System Requirements: - Operating System: Windows 10 with latest update - DirectX Version: DirectX 12 - CPU: Intel Core i7-6800K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - GPU: Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD RX 5700 - GPU VRAM: 4 GB - RAM: 16 GB - Storage Space: 30 GB - Recommended System Specifications: - Operating System: Windows 10 with latest update - DirectX Version: DirectX 12 - CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X - GPU: Nvidia RTX 2080 or AMD RX 5700 XT - GPU VRAM: 8 GB - RAM: 32 GB - Storage Space: 30 GB - Ideal System Specifications: - Operating System: Windows 10 with latest update - DirectX Version: DirectX 12 - CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K or AMD Ryzen 9 7900X - GPU: Nvidia RTX 4080 or AMD RX 7900 XT - GPU VRAM: 12 GB - RAM: 64 GB - Storage Space: 30 GB Players may need an additional buffer of around 20 GB for specific areas they intend to explore. The game also features a new hot air balloon mode for a more relaxed experience.

AppWizard

August 14, 2024

Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid review

Natsu-Mon is an open-world adventure game set in a remote Japanese town during summer 1999, developed by Toybox/Millennium Kitchen and published by Spike Chunsoft. It is a spiritual successor to Sony's Boku no Natsuyasumi series and will be released on August 6, 2024, priced at .99/£39.99. The game features a young boy named Satoru, who interacts with the local community and engages in various activities over the 31 days of August. It includes mechanics like an upgradable stamina meter and the ability to glide, while avoiding traditional RPG health penalties. The game has a cartoonish aesthetic and runs smoothly on various hardware, with a modest install size of under 3GB. A DLC titled Broadcast Over Sunset introduces a new area called Sunset Island for further exploration.

AppWizard

August 9, 2024

God of War: Ragnarok’s PC port requires an incredible 190GB for installation — PSN account is also a requirement | Tom’s Hardware

The system requirements for the PC port of God of War: Ragnarok were announced, revealing a substantial install size of 190 GB. The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions had combined file sizes of 107 GB and 84 GB, respectively. A PlayStation Network (PSN) account is required for single-player gameplay, which may limit access for some PC players. The game will support advanced technologies such as Nvidia DLSS 3.7, AMD FSR 3.1, Intel XeSS 1.3, and Frame Generation. The detailed system requirements are as follows: - Minimum Preset: 1080p @ 30 FPS, Low Settings; Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD RX 5500 XT; Intel Core i5-4670K or AMD Ryzen 3 1200; 8 GB RAM; Windows 10 64-bit; 190 GB SSD. - Recommended Preset: 1080p @ 60 FPS, Medium Settings; Nvidia RTX 2060 Super or AMD RX 5700; Intel Core i5-8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600; 16 GB RAM; Windows 10 64-bit; 190 GB SSD. - High Preset: 1440p @ 60 FPS, High Settings; Nvidia RTX 3070 or AMD RX 6800; Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X; 16 GB RAM; Windows 10 64-bit; 190 GB SSD. - Performance Preset: 4K @ 60 FPS, High Settings; Nvidia RTX 3080 Ti or AMD RX 6900 XT; Intel Core i7-7700K or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X; 16 GB RAM; Windows 10 64-bit; 190 GB SSD. - Ultra Preset: 4K @ 60 FPS, Ultra Settings; Nvidia RTX 4070 Ti or AMD RX 7900 XT; Intel Core i5-11600K or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X; 16 GB RAM; Windows 10 64-bit; 190 GB SSD. The trend of AAA titles requiring significant storage space is noted, with comparisons to other games like Starfield and Modern Warfare III. Concerns about the PSN account requirement potentially affecting compatibility with devices like the Steam Deck are also mentioned.