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February 20, 2025

Batman Arkham Origins fan remaster looks like a whole new game

Rocksteady Studios is working to reclaim its reputation after the disappointing launch of Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which marked a shift from its traditional single-player narrative experiences to a live-service model. The game's servers have closed, but its final content update revealed that the heroes were not truly eliminated, as the narrative involved the demise of clones. Rocksteady is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new Batman experience, though it is unclear if it will continue the Arkham Trilogy or explore new directions. Additionally, PC players can enhance Arkham Origins with a fan remaster mod called Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, created by modder Jb0238177, which improves visual fidelity by disabling motion blur and fog, and enhancing textures and shadows. The mod is available for free on NexusMods.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

Does Avowed have multiplayer or co-op?

Avowed is designed strictly as a single-player title and does not support multiplayer functionality. Obsidian Entertainment, the developer, confirmed that initial plans for a co-op feature were scrapped to focus on refining the RPG systems for a cohesive single-player experience. While there is a possibility that modders could create an unofficial co-op function in the future, Obsidian has not indicated any plans to introduce co-op features. Avowed is available on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC through various platforms, and it is priced at .99, with a promotional deal bringing the price down to .89 at CDKeys.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Dark Messiah of Might and Magic gets co-op mode and extra content thanks to the mod community’s collaboration with Ubisoft: ‘To see it all come together has been very emotional for us’

KingDavidW, a modder, has collaborated with Ubisoft and Nvidia to enhance the 2006 game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. This partnership has led to significant advancements in the modding community, including the "Dark Messiah: Restoration Mod," which fixes gameplay bugs and adds new content such as bonus missions, alternate levels, a previously cut level called The Caves, and several cut weapons. Ubisoft is also helping develop an advanced SDK, expected to be released soon. Nvidia's contributions are likely related to the Dark Messiah RTX mod, which involves extensive reworking of models and textures. Additionally, a cooperative mod for Dark Messiah is in testing and available on Github for public testing, with further refinements needed for optimal gameplay.

AppWizard

February 5, 2025

Make Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 feel even more like The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion with this charming potato mode mod

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is designed as a nostalgic homage to The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, featuring medieval exploration and eccentric NPC behaviors. The Ultra Low Graphics Mode mod, created by Jindra1403, compresses nearly two decades of graphical evolution into a unique visual style reminiscent of early gaming. While the mod captures retro charm, it reveals disparities in urban settings and NPC designs compared to Oblivion. Players express a desire for a mod that could replicate Oblivion's features, including moon-faced NPCs and dynamic landscapes. The mod can be downloaded from the modding community, and users can adjust settings via Notepad. Jindra has also created a very low graphics mod that enhances performance while maintaining the original aesthetic of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

Minecraft modder creates a weird portal mob with the ability to teleport the player

Minecraft features a diverse ecosystem of mobs that enhance gameplay, ranging from helpful to hostile creatures. A player named u/InfiniteSwimming861 introduced a new mob resembling a portal that allows players to enter it, similar to traditional portals. The community engaged with this concept, discussing scenarios and strategies related to the mob. User u/DarylHimself raised concerns about novice players accidentally entering the portal and ending up in the end dimension with minimal resources. Other users suggested enhancements to the mob, such as incorporating a spawner for silverfish. The creator also developed another mob called "enderchester," which collects broken blocks for players. Recent updates from developers have introduced new cow variants and adjustments to their update strategy, aligning with community desires for more frequent updates.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

New Rumor Reveals Two PlayStation Games No Longer Coming to PC

Sony has begun expanding its PlayStation exclusives to the PC platform, with recent releases such as Helldivers 2 and God of War Ragnarok. The company has ported around 19 games to PC, but rumors suggest that some anticipated titles, including Demon’s Souls and Gran Turismo 7, may not be developed for PC. This has left fans uncertain, especially since both titles remain exclusive to PlayStation. Sony's strategy of releasing PC versions years after their initial console launch has received mixed reactions, with some players feeling it diminishes excitement. Despite this, Sony appears committed to engaging the PC gaming community, promoting the use of PSN accounts and offering incentives.

AppWizard

December 15, 2024

Batman: Arkham Knight graphics overhaul makes it look like a PS6 game

Batman: Arkham Knight has received a graphics overhaul that enhances its visual quality to compete with next-generation consoles like the PS6. Originally released in 2015, the game is part of Rocksteady Studios' Arkham trilogy and features gameplay elements such as FreeFlow Combat, stealth, and the Batmobile. The studio's recent project, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, has struggled commercially since its early 2024 launch, prompting speculation about a possible remake of Batman: Arkham Asylum. A vibrant modding community has improved the game's visuals, showcasing ray-tracing effects with NVIDIA RTX 4090 at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second. Batman: Arkham Knight is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

Elden Ring: Nightreign hands-on: 6 hours with FromSoftware’s wild new co-op roguelike action RPG remix

FromSoftware's new title, Elden Ring: Nightreign, is set to be announced at The Game Awards and follows the success of Elden Ring, which sold over 25 million copies. The game resembles a modded version of its predecessor, acknowledging the modding community. Director Junya Ishizaki states that Nightreign aims to provide a complete gaming experience at launch without adopting a live service model, allowing players to unlock everything without ongoing content updates. Nightreign will not include player-versus-player elements, focusing instead on cooperative gameplay. Players will engage in runs that yield relics to enhance attributes, and the game introduces preset "heroes" with unique abilities, replacing character creation. Each character has two unique skills that influence gameplay, and the game features mechanics reminiscent of roguelikes and hero shooters. The map is designed as a dynamic dungeon with procedural elements, allowing players to select bosses and strategize. However, concerns exist regarding the map's longevity and potential repetitive traversal. Ishizaki suggests that large-scale environmental changes and meta progression could enhance the game's depth, while the current build may feel underdeveloped in some areas.

AppWizard

December 12, 2024

Can’t wait for Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2? Sink your teeth into the prequel mod instead

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 has faced numerous delays and resets, raising concerns about its potential launch state. The original Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines remains popular due to unofficial patches from modder Wesp5. The modding community is actively involved in projects like VTMB Prelude, which explores events leading to the original game. In Prelude II, players take on the role of a human vampire hunter from the Society of Leopold. The first episode featured new levels, dialogue, and boss fights, while the trailer for Prelude II highlights impressive environmental design using Valve's Source Engine. Prelude is developed by modders EntenSchreck, Hareishan, and Wesp5, who contributed to the Unofficial Patch. Prelude II is in Early Access and aims for refinement before the final episode, while anticipation for Bloodlines 2 remains high.

AppWizard

November 12, 2024

Halo 2’s playable E3 2003 demo is an astounding feat of preservation, and everything great about PC gaming

The Digsite team, a group of Halo modders, released a playable version of the Halo 2 "Earth City" demo, originally shown at E3 2003. The demo, lasting just under nine minutes, showcases the Covenant's invasion of Earth and highlights features that would define Halo 2. Reconstructing the demo involved overcoming challenges with an obsolete Halo 2 engine, requiring adjustments to prevent disruptions. Players can now navigate the mission with navigation markers. The demo features a three-hit melee combo and a single-shot battle rifle variant. The Earth City demo is a significant achievement in gaming preservation and is available for free on the MCC Steam workshop, requiring ownership of Halo 2: Anniversary for access.