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AppWizard

June 5, 2025

Nioh 3 stars the first Tokugawa Shogun, and it’s coming in 2026—for PlayStation, at least

Koei Tecmo announced Nioh 3 during Sony's State of Play showcase, set in feudal Japan and featuring Tokugawa Ieyasu as the main character. The game introduces new gameplay elements, including weapon stances, randomized loot, and specialization skill trees. Players can switch between samurai and ninja combat styles. Nioh 3 will be available on PC and PS5 from day one, with a launch scheduled for early 2026. An announcement trailer is available for viewing.

AppWizard

June 1, 2025

Painkiller RTX is a path-traced upgrade to a classic but almost forgotten shooter

Nvidia's RTX Remix is a tool that allows game modders to enhance classic PC games with path-traced visuals. One notable project is the transformation of the 2004 game Painkiller into Painkiller RTX, currently at version 0.1.6. This project utilizes a custom rendering technology called PainEngine, replacing the original Direct X 8.1 rendering with a path tracer, resulting in improved visuals such as real-time shadows and moving lights. The gameplay retains its fast-paced action focus, with enhanced mechanics through Havok physics, allowing for dynamic interactions with the environment. Painkiller RTX features significant upgrades in lighting, including dynamic lighting that interacts with moving objects and improved texture quality using Quixel megascan assets. However, the path-tracing technology requires robust hardware for optimal performance, and even mid-range GPUs like the RTX 4060 may struggle with frame rates during intense gameplay.

AppWizard

April 22, 2025

16 Games Like The Last Of Us That Will Invade Your Mind In 2025

The Last of Us and its sequel, The Last of Us Part 2, have significantly impacted video gaming through their storytelling and post-apocalyptic narratives. They feature deep character interactions, stealth gameplay, and horror elements, leading to a successful HBO adaptation. The gaming landscape includes many titles that echo the themes and mechanics of The Last of Us, focusing on deep storytelling, intense gameplay, and horror experiences. A curated list of 16 games and franchises captures various aspects of these experiences, contributing uniquely to gaming narratives.

AppWizard

April 11, 2025

GTA 6 to release soon: Is your PC setup ready for the game?

Rockstar Games is releasing Grand Theft Auto VI, which will have significantly higher hardware demands compared to GTA V, requiring two to three times the processing power. The game will feature advanced visuals, real-time ray tracing, and complex environments. For 1080p gameplay, players will need at least an RTX 3060 or AMD RX 6800 XT. Minimum system requirements are expected to include an Intel Core i5-6600K processor, NVIDIA GTX 1660 graphics card, 12 GB of RAM, and 150 GB of SSD storage. Recommended specs for high-resolution gameplay include an Intel Core i7-10700 CPU, NVIDIA RTX 3060 or RTX 2080 SUPER, and 16 GB of RAM, preferably with NVMe SSDs. Gaming laptops will require at least an RTX 4050 for low settings at 1080p, while an RTX 5070 is recommended for better performance. Multi-core CPUs with at least eight physical cores are necessary to avoid frame drops during intense gameplay. SSDs are mandatory for the game to ensure fast loading and asset streaming, with a total game size of 150 GB.

BetaBeacon

March 10, 2025

Top 10 best superhero games for Android phones and tablets

The text lists the top 10 best superhero games for Android, including Marvel Contest of Champions, Injustice 2, Marvel Future Fight, DC Legends: Battle for Justice, Marvel Strike Force, DC: Unchained, Spider-Man Unlimited, Batman: The Enemy Within, Iron Man 3 - The Official Game, and Thor: The Dark World.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

‘I think only the shotguns are the same,’ says Doom: The Dark Ages director, otherwise the guns are brand-new or significantly transformed

Hugo Martin, the game director of Doom: The Dark Ages, and producer Marty Stratton revealed that most weapons in the game are new creations, with only shotguns remaining from previous titles. The game features a diverse lineup of weapons, including a familiar shotgun, a super shotgun with a new shield charge, a close-range weapon called the Skullcrusher, a Railspike that pins enemies to walls, a rocket launcher similar to its predecessor, and a new plasma-based SMG called the Accelerator. The game will also introduce new gameplay dynamics with a shield, three melee weapons, and vehicles, including a flying dragon for aerial combat and a mech named "the Atlan." Martin emphasized the importance of providing players with a new toolkit for a balanced experience, moving away from familiar weapons like Doom Eternal's Heavy Cannon. The release date is set for March 15.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

A Selection of New PC Games Worth Playing in 2025

In 2025, the PC gaming landscape features several must-play titles, including: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A highly anticipated installment with impressive gunplay, a return of zombies, and new weapons and features. - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl: A sequel set in the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, focusing on survival and resourcefulness. - WoW The War Within: An update to World of Warcraft introducing a new Story Mode feature, attracting returning players. - Marvel Rivals: A game featuring superhero battles that has gained popularity for its exhilarating gameplay. - Civilization VII: Released in February, it has received positive reviews for enhancements, including new Ages and expanded resources. Other notable games include Age of Mythology Retold, Fallout London, Black Myth Wukong, Frostpunk 2, Ara History Untold, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Dragon Ball Sparking Zero.

AppWizard

February 24, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds

Monster Hunter Wilds has received a range of reviews, with PCGamesN and GamesRadar+ both rating it 90, praising its gameplay accessibility and combat mechanics. HardcoreGamer rated it 70, citing design choices and pacing issues that detract from the experience. GameSpot gave it an 80, noting performance issues and a weak narrative but highlighting intense monster encounters. EuroGamer also rated it 80, recognizing the game's polished mechanics and evolution over the series' history.

AppWizard

February 9, 2025

The best unofficial Alien game is getting a spiritual successor where you carve up derelict ships and manage drones with ‘personality quirks’

Keenan announced three new game projects in development: 1. Humanity 2.0: A spiritual successor to Duskers, featuring a wireframe visual style where players dispatch drones to explore derelict spaceships, scavenge resources, dismantle ships, and construct new spacecraft. Drones will have unique personalities that affect their behavior. 2. Scheme: A tactical political strategy game where players navigate political intrigue as a lowborn character, using tactics like bribery and manipulation to ascend the social ladder without traditional troop movements, instead orchestrating conflicts between factions. 3. Magic Wizard Chess: A tactical roguelike game with unique gameplay mechanics, lacking health bars and incorporating psychological evaluations for players, though details remain vague.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

Nominees for Destructoid’s Best PC Game of 2024

The text discusses notable video games released between December 2023 and early December 2024, highlighting several titles that are strong contenders for recognition. 1. Dragon’s Dogma 2: An open-world RPG sequel featuring the Pawn system for companion customization. 2. Dragon Age: The Veilguard: The fourth installment in the Dragon Age franchise, praised for gameplay despite some narrative issues. 3. Metal Slug Tactics: A turn-based strategy game that retains the essence of the Metal Slug franchise while introducing new mechanics. 4. Satisfactory: A factory-building game that has launched its full version after years in early access, known for its complex systems and creative potential. 5. Tiny Glade: A calming building game that allows players to create structures without complicated storylines. 6. Metaphor: ReFantazio: A title inspired by Shin Megami Tensei and Persona, noted for its unique art style and narrative. 7. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree: A challenging DLC for Elden Ring, recognized for its depth and complexity in gameplay.