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AppWizard

April 23, 2025

Old Skies review

Wadjet Eye Games will release the adventure game Old Skies on April 23, 2024. The game is set in a futuristic New York City in the 2060s and follows Fia Quinn, a ChronoZen agent who guides wealthy tourists through time manipulation. Fia is chronolocked, remaining unchanged by the timeline's fluctuations, which contrasts with her clients' evolving lives. The gameplay features accessible puzzles that encourage logical thinking, including a scenario where Fia must create a life-saving drug from non-existent ingredients. The game departs from Wadjet Eye's traditional pixel art style, using bold colors and comic book-inspired designs. It features a jazzy score by Thomas Regin and explores themes of love, loss, and human emotion. Fia's character development highlights her struggle for agency in her role, with her experiences portrayed through Sally Beaumont's performance.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Half-Life 2’s 2003 beta reveals the mystery behind a City 17 river that once led players to the foot of the Citadel

Various unfinished iterations of Half-Life 2 have emerged over the years, showcasing the evolution of Valve's vision for the game. A recent video by YouTuber CMDR RileySV explores the 2003 beta, focusing on the "City 17 river," which was originally intended to play a significant role in the gameplay. In the beta, players would navigate through canals leading to the Citadel, promising a striking visual reveal. Although remnants of these elements exist in the final version, the canal section was repurposed, leading to mixed player reactions. A comment from user @FlintExp highlights that the city layout of City 17 draws inspiration from New York City, with specific coordinates matching real locations. The river was once a crucial aspect of the journey through City 17, guiding players toward the Citadel. The 2003 beta closely resembles the retail version, with notable differences reflecting Valve's editing process before release.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

Which Cinema Format Should You Choose For Minecraft: The Movie?

Minecraft's film adaptation is set for release on April 4, 2025, featuring a cast that includes Jack Black as "Steve," Jason Momoa, and Jennifer Coolidge. The film will be available in various formats, including IMAX 3D, 4DX 3D, RealD 3D, and Dolby Cinema. In the UK, IMAX 3D will only be shown at the BFI IMAX, while other venues will present it in 2D. The film maintains a consistent aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and was not specifically filmed for IMAX. HDR by Barco technology has been applied to the film, promising superior image quality, but it will only be available in six locations worldwide, primarily in North America and one in the UK. Moviegoers are advised to check local listings for availability.

TrendTechie

February 4, 2025

Overclockers.ru: Игру “Человек-Паук 2” выложили на торрент через 38 минут после официального релиза на ПК

"Marvel’s Spider-Man 2" has been cracked and made available on torrent trackers within 38 minutes of its release, featuring a Russian voiceover. The game follows Peter Parker and Miles Morales as they face challenges in their superhero lives, including a new antagonist, Venom. It has received positive reviews for its gameplay, storyline, graphics, and character development, although some critics noted similarities to previous games. The unofficial minimum system requirements for the game include Windows 10 or 11, an Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Super or AMD Radeon RX 5500 graphics card, and 16 GB of RAM.

AppWizard

December 27, 2024

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Is Coming To PC On January 30th – Latest Updates

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released on PlayStation 5 on October 20, 2023. It is set to launch on PC platforms on January 30, 2025, available through Steam and the Epic Games Store. The PC version will be developed by Nixxes Software and will include all updates and enhancements from the PS5 edition, such as new suits, a New Game+ mode, increased difficulty levels, new styles for the Symbiote suit, options to modify the time of day, and additional post-story challenges. The game was part of Sony's strategy to bring more PlayStation exclusives to PC. Pre-order bonuses included early access to specific suits and gadgets, and various editions were available at launch, including a Standard Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, and Collector’s Edition.

AppWizard

December 3, 2024

NYC launches annual Minecraft education challenge: How to participate

New York City public school students are participating in the fifth annual New York City Minecraft Education Battle of the Boroughs (BOTB), which has opened its submission period. The competition invites student teams from grades K-12 to design inclusive urban spaces, with submissions due by March 7, 2025. It is organized in collaboration with Minecraft Education and C40’s Reinventing Cities initiative, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and the city's climate plan. Students will explore their boroughs and engage with local officials while developing skills in coding, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Teams can consist of up to five members, and schools are encouraged to submit multiple teams. Qualifying teams will compete for the Mayor’s Cup in May. For inquiries, participants can contact minecraft@schools.nyc.gov.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

7 best Cyber Monday game deals that are perfect to play on gaming handhelds — Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go

A selection of game deals for PC gaming handhelds is available this Cyber Monday. Notable titles include: - Ghost of Tsushima: Originally priced at .99, now .49 at CDKeys. - Elden Ring: Base game priced at .39 at CDKeys; Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for .79. - Hogwarts Legacy: Priced at .69 at CDKeys. - Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered: Available for .89 at CDKeys. - Star Wars Outlaws: Priced at .59 at CDKeys. - Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden: Available for .89 at CDKeys. - Balatro: Priced at .89 at CDKeys. These games are compatible with devices like the Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and Legion Go.

AppWizard

November 25, 2024

Top 15 PC Games with Mind-Blowing Graphics [2024 Edition]

Nobody Wants to Die is a dystopian crime drama game that explores themes of immortality and transhumanism. The game features a visually stunning environment with a rain-soaked, neon-lit backdrop reminiscent of a noir-infused New York City. Players control Detective James Karra, who uses a time manipulation device to rewind crime scenes, showcasing Unreal Engine 5’s particle technology. The game highlights the capabilities of modern gaming hardware through its photorealistic graphics.

Winsage

November 11, 2024

Bill Gates Introduced Windows 41 Years Ago Today: Here’s How Much You’d Have If You Invested $1000 In Microsoft When It Went Public

Bill Gates unveiled Windows on November 10, 1983, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City, marking the beginning of a software revolution in personal computing. Initially projected for release in April 1984, Windows faced development delays and was ultimately launched in November 1985. Despite early skepticism, Windows 1.0 laid the groundwork for future innovations, leading to Windows becoming the leading operating system globally. Microsoft's IPO occurred on March 13, 1986, with an initial share price that would have allowed a ,000 investment to secure approximately 47.6 shares. The company has had multiple stock splits, significantly increasing the number of shares for early investors, resulting in an initial ,000 investment now worth over .35 million. In the latest financial report, Microsoft reported revenue of .60 billion for the first quarter, a 16% increase from the previous year. Microsoft shares closed down 0.68% at 2.54, with after-hours trading at 2.35.

AppWizard

October 30, 2024

Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare Now Available For PC | Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.

Rockstar Games has released Red Dead Redemption and its expansion, Undead Nightmare, for PC. This version features enhancements from the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, including native 4K resolution at up to 144hz, support for Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide monitors, HDR10, adjustable draw distances, and shadow quality settings. It also includes full keyboard and mouse functionality, as well as support for NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling. The game is available on the Rockstar Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, as well as on consoles. The Official Soundtrack is available on Spotify and Apple Music.