No Man's Sky Archives

AppWizard

May 8, 2025

Mojang has just killed support for Minecraft VR, an underrated but very flawed VR experience

Mojang has announced the discontinuation of VR support for Minecraft, with plans to cease support by March 2025 and a suspension of VR functionality that occurred in May. The transition away from VR has received mixed reactions, as the experience was often described as temperamental and underwhelming. Alternatives like Vivecraft, a fan-supported mod, allow players to enjoy Minecraft in VR on PCs, but come with challenges such as requiring additional setup and coordination among friends. The decision to discontinue support likely stems from Minecraft's evolving nature, which complicates development and leads to the obsolescence of older versions.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

Revenge of the Savage Planet review

The game is a comedy co-op metroidvania titled "Revenge of the Savage Planet," developed and published by Raccoon Logic Studios, set to release on May 8, 2025, priced at £33. It features a whimsical gait for characters, a vibrant ecosystem, and elements of survival and exploration across four distinct planets. The game includes color-coded goo that affects gameplay, allowing for creative interactions and traps in co-op play. It shifts from a first-person to a third-person perspective and emphasizes player expression and fun over grindy mechanics. The game is designed for cooperative enjoyment rather than solitary play, although solo players will still find engaging elements.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

This 93% positive Steam Next Fest survival game demo wants to combine Minecraft and No Man’s Sky with “RPG-style depth,” and so far it’s actually pulling it off

Cubic Odyssey is a game developed by Atypical Games, featured in the Steam Next Fest, where players explore vibrant planets, craft tools, construct vehicles, and face the Red Darkness. The gameplay emphasizes an extensive tech tree and a sub-crafting system that enhances the crafting experience. Players gather resources to upgrade facilities and fortify their base against threats. The game showcases sharp graphics and a freeform voxel aesthetic. It is scheduled for release later this year.

AppWizard

February 21, 2025

“If we can do it… This will be something groundbreaking”: PUBG creator Brendan Greene is five years into making a 10,000km “realistic Minecraft” – but there’s still a decade to go

Brendan Greene, known for creating PUBG, is working on a new project called Prologue, which tests innovative terrain generation technology for his larger vision, Project Artemis. Prologue aims to refine machine learning algorithms that can produce over 4 billion unique map configurations. Greene acknowledges past leadership challenges but credits CTO Laurent Gorga for fostering a collaborative development approach. He estimates that achieving Project Artemis could take up to a decade and emphasizes the importance of Prologue's commercial success for securing resources. Greene envisions Project Artemis as a vast, player-driven universe, inspired by games like Minecraft and No Man's Sky, with a world measuring 10,000 square kilometers. He aims to create an environment where players can craft diverse experiences and distances himself from commercial interpretations of the Metaverse, focusing instead on genuine user-generated experiences.

AppWizard

December 24, 2024

Steam’s Best of the Year highlights the top-selling and most-played games of 2024

Steam's annual Best of The Year feature for 2024 showcases top-selling games organized into categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Platinum category includes standout releases such as Space Marine 2, Helldivers 2, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3. Free-to-play titles like Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 also contribute to this group. Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback in the Gold category with a Very Positive rating. The Silver group features Dragon's Dogma 2, Diablo IV, and Stalker 2, which sold a million units within two days of its launch. The Bronze category includes budget-friendly titles like Balatro, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and No Man's Sky. Every game from last year's Platinum category is present in 2024, except for Starfield. Steam tracks peak concurrent players, with titles like Black Myth, Elden Ring, and Path of Exile 2 reaching 450,000 or more players. Popular Steam Deck games include Balatro, Dave the Diver, and Hades, while new releases like Manor Lords and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are in the Platinum section.

Winsage

December 20, 2024

Windows 11 24H2 is the unwanted holiday gift that keeps on giving thanks to Auto HDR game crashes, audio device woes, odd bouts of stuttering and more

Microsoft's 24H2 update for Windows 11 has caused various issues for users, including game stuttering, unexpected crashes, and disappearing audio devices. The update has led to problems with Auto HDR, resulting in incorrect game colors and crashes, particularly affecting certain display configurations. Audio issues have been reported with devices using Dirac Audio, but others have experienced similar problems without it. Users have also faced driver disruptions, notification glitches, animation issues, and browser freezing. The update has been withheld from machines with certain Ubisoft games installed to prevent crashes, and previous issues included an audio bug and a BSOD bug related to Western Digital SSDs.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

The makers of Overcooked have teamed up with No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games to release a new local and online co-op escape room game: Stage Fright

Ghost Town Games and Hello Games have collaborated to create a new game titled Stage Fright, which was announced during The Game Awards. Stage Fright is a local and online co-op game that features a vibrant world with challenges and cooperative gameplay. Fans are advised to check Steam for updates and details about the game.

AppWizard

December 8, 2024

What are your most-played games on Steam, and why have you spent so many hours on them?

Steam users often reflect on their gaming habits when sorting their libraries by hours played. Nick Evanson has logged 1,178 hours in Hearts of Iron 4, describing a love-hate relationship with the game. Chris Livingston has 417 hours in Team Fortress 2, along with 370 hours in DayZ, 266 hours in No Man's Sky, and 239 hours in Skyrim. Robin Valentine has nearly 200 hours in TF2 and XCOM, noting many of his most-played games are on other platforms. Mollie Taylor has lower Steam numbers due to console gaming but has over 30 hours in Halo Infinite. Jake Tucker has 5,000 hours in Escape From Tarkov and plays Dota 2. Joshua Wolens focuses on single-player RPGs like New Vegas and Mass Effect. Sean Martin enjoys the Total War series and is engaged with Destiny 2. Phil Savage has extensive time in Destiny 2 and has discovered new niche titles. Lauren Morton has significant gaming hours on other platforms and enjoys a variety of games. Natanael Albuquerque prefers single-player games and has more hours in League of Legends than his colleagues. Harvey Randall reflects on his time in Final Fantasy 14, while Lincoln Carpenter reminisces about Marvel Heroes. Andy Chalk favors single-player experiences, while Morgan Park has notable hours in multiplayer FPS games. Ted Litchfield shares mixed feelings about his gaming hours, particularly regarding Destiny 2 and Dragon Age 2.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

No Man’s Sky dev shares another reminder of how hard game dev is: 20 different formats to balance, with “around 140 combinations of graphics options” on PC

Martin Griffiths, an engine programmer at Hello Games, shared a detailed breakdown of the various platforms supported by the game No Man's Sky, which includes: - PS5 (Base) - PS5 (Base, PSVR2) - PS5 Pro - PS5 Pro (8K) - PS5 Pro (PSVR2) - PS4 (Base) - PS4 (Pro, x 2 - 1080p/4k modes) - PS4 (Base PSVR) - PS4 Pro (PSVR) - PS4 (PSVR, enhanced when running on PS5) - Xbox One, Xbox One S - Xbox One X (x4 - Quality/Perf modes, 1080p/4k modes) - Xbox Series S (x4 - Quality/Perf modes, 1080p/4k modes) - Xbox Series X - Switch (Handheld) - Switch (TV mode) - PC (around 140 combinations of graphics options - AA, Super Resolution, Quality modes etc) - Mac (a similar amount of options, with dev support from The-Forge) - PC (Steam Deck, Rog Ally, Intel, Laptop/Integrated graphics) - PCVR (a dozen or so supported headsets, and most of the same options as flat mode) Griffiths noted that supporting the PS5 Pro was particularly demanding, requiring him to dedicate "around 4-5 months of my time spread over the last year" to optimize the console's capabilities.

AppWizard

October 17, 2024

The 2025 game release calendar is going to tower over this year with constant major launches

The gaming landscape is set for significant changes in 2025, with many new titles expected to be released. Notable upcoming games include Avowed, scheduled for February 18, 2025, alongside Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows on February 11, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. GTA 6 is anticipated for a 2025 launch, though no specific date has been confirmed. The January 2025 release schedule includes: - January 16: Assetto Corsa EVO (Steam) - January 16: Dynasty Warriors: Origins (Steam) - January 28: The Stone of Madness (Steam) - January 28: Warside (Steam) February 2025 releases include: - February 11: Civilization 7 (Steam) - February 11: Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (Steam) - February 14: Assassin's Creed: Shadows (Epic) - February 14: Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered (Steam) - February 18: Avowed (Steam) - February 28: Monster Hunter Wilds (Steam) March 2025 will see: - March 4: Two Point Museum (Steam) - March 20: Atelier Yumia (Steam) - March 25: Tales of the Shire (Steam) Several games are generating interest without specific release dates, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. Other notable upcoming games include Control 2, Fable, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.