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AppWizard

June 5, 2025

If an NPC hates you in this adventure from the makers of Road 96, it’s probably because another player was mean to them earlier

Digixart's upcoming game, Tides of Tomorrow, features an innovative asynchronous multiplayer experience where players can choose another player to 'follow' during their adventures. This mechanic allows players to see echoes of the chosen player's actions, referred to as 'ghosts', which help navigate challenges and shape the narrative. Players can change their chosen companion if they find their path undesirable. The game is set to launch on February 24, 2026.

TrendTechie

May 17, 2025

Скачать The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered торрент бесплатно на ПК

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion has been remastered using Unreal Engine 5, enhancing visuals significantly, particularly in the Imperial City and Bruma. The game requires nearly 120 GB of storage space. Performance issues occur on an NVIDIA 4060, with frame rates dropping in large areas. Combat mechanics have improved, but auto-leveling enemies can be frustrating. The Dark Brotherhood and Mages Guild quests remain engaging, and the new soundtrack by Soul is well-received. However, the game has persistent bugs, including NPCs getting stuck, erratic guard dialogue, and some unplayable quests. The user interface is cumbersome, and the absence of new mechanics makes it feel more like a polished version than a remake. Crashes to the desktop are common, affecting immersion. There is also a desire for a remaster of Morrowind and a lack of Russian localization.

AppWizard

May 16, 2025

This stunning new armor mod for Oblivion Remastered is the outfit upgrade I’ve been desperate for

The author is playing Oblivion Remastered as an elven rogue and finds the early-game light armor options uninspiring. At level 9, they are still wearing basic leather armor, which lacks individuality. A modder has created the Daggerdancer armor, which consists of four modular parts and enhances the character's visual appeal. The installation of this mod is simple, requiring only the dragging and dropping of files into the game directory, and it is compatible with both Steam and Game Pass versions.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

Oblivion Remastered has reminded me how lucky we are to have an independent Elder Scrolls wiki in the hallowed UESP

In Oblivion Remastered, the main quest is part of a larger narrative, and after achieving various accolades, the player discovers additional dialogue introduced in the Deluxe Edition's quests. The Unofficial Elder Scrolls Pages (UESP) provides extensive information about NPCs, including their schedules and unique characteristics. For example, Alval Uvani travels between Leyawiin, Bravil, Skingrad, and Bruma, while Yngvar Doom-Sayer roams the Shivering Isles. Kiara at the Brina Cross Inn is noted for overseeing ham cooking. The UESP also lists all 16 rat subtypes in Oblivion, including a peaceful rat in the Imperial Prison Sewer, and features running gags like M'aiq the Liar, who offers meta-commentary throughout the game.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

PC gaming is the real next-gen and now’s the best time to switch

Cyberpunk 2077 offers an immersive gaming experience on high-end PCs, showcasing advanced technology such as real-time reflections and path tracing for enhanced visuals. The game runs seamlessly at maximum settings on an RTX 5070Ti, achieving over 120fps in 4K resolution. The current gaming landscape indicates that next-generation gaming is primarily driven by PC technology, which remains more viable due to stable hardware prices compared to rising console costs. Modern platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store have simplified PC gaming, making it more accessible and often more economical. Recent advancements, including ray tracing, enhance even older titles like Half-Life 2. Major console games are increasingly launching on PC simultaneously, and PlayStation titles are appearing on Steam within a year of their console release. Speculation about future consoles suggests they may adopt PC-like features, but they are unlikely to match the performance of top-tier graphics cards.

AppWizard

April 28, 2025

Five new Steam games you probably missed (April 28, 2025)

Steam releases approximately a dozen new games daily, creating a diverse gaming landscape. Navicula Meatus - Release Date: April 25 - Developer: Torgomind - Description: A game focused on immersive discomfort, lacking traditional fun but featuring dark humor. Replicube - Release Date: April 24 - Developers: Walaber Entertainment LLC - Description: A programming game where players replicate voxel-based objects using code, featuring a 3D voxel editor and a 2D image editor. GeckoShop - Release Date: April 25 - Developer: Reptoid - Description: A retail simulator where players sell geckos in an open world filled with quirky NPCs and quests. Dishventory - Release Date: April 25 - Developer: Final Offer - Description: A strategy card game centered on doing dishes, where players use cards to manage dishwashing tasks; it is free to play.

AppWizard

April 21, 2025

Riven Crown is a new indie Souls-like game coming to PC

Intima Leaf announced their upcoming PC title, Riven Crown, a Souls-like game offering 25 to 35 hours of gameplay with various enemies and NPCs. The game features a unique combat system that combines traditional Souls-like mechanics with a combo-driven fighting style, requiring players to master intricate input sequences. Each weapon has distinct combo routes and powerful two-phase attacks. The minimum system requirements for Riven Crown include a 64-bit processor, Windows 10, Intel Core i5-7200U or AMD Ryzen 3 2200U, 12 GB RAM, GeForce GTX 1070 or AMD RX VEGA 56, DirectX 12, and 23 GB of storage. The recommended requirements are a 64-bit processor, Windows 10/11, Intel Core i7-14700 or AMD RYZEN 7 7800X3D, 16 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT, DirectX 12, and 23 GB of storage. An official release date has not been announced.

AppWizard

April 6, 2025

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered PC Performance Analysis

Sony has released The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered for PC, utilizing Naughty Dog’s proprietary engine. Performance analysis was conducted using an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and various graphics cards including AMD Radeon RX 6900XT, RX 7900XTX, RX 9070XT, and NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti, RTX 3080, RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 on a Windows 10 64-bit system. The game features customizable graphics settings and supports technologies like Intel XeSS, NVIDIA DLSS 3, and AMD FSR 3.1. Benchmark tests showed all GPUs maintained frame rates above 60FPS at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with Max Settings, with the NVIDIA RTX 2080Ti achieving 60FPS. The AMD Radeon RX 9070XT outperformed the RX 7900XTX, while the RX 6900XT lagged behind the NVIDIA RTX 3080. For 4K gaming at Max Settings, the AMD Radeon RX 7900XTX and NVIDIA RTX 4090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5090 were necessary for 60FPS. The game requires a minimum of six CPU cores/threads for optimal performance, with dual-core and quad-core systems experiencing severe stuttering. An eight-core processor improved frame rates above 70FPS. The game features impressive pre-baked lighting but has some traversal stutters and asynchronous shader compilation that may affect performance on CPUs with fewer cores. Keyboard and mouse controls function well from the start.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

Psycho Patrol R, the FPS-Mech sim from the creator of Cruelty Squad, is one of the most challenging, complicated games I’ve ever played⁠—and worth every second it took to figure out its deal

Psycho Patrol R is an early access game that combines immersive simulation, mech combat, and open-ended role-playing. Players assume the role of a bureaucrat-officer in the European Federal Police in an alternate-history 2000, tasked with investigating thought crimes. The game features a hardcore design, requiring patient exploration and experimentation. Players can pilot a mech called the "V-Stalker," which operates on a milsim framework. Weapons are acquired from defeated enemies, and players can customize their character and mech at EFP HQ. The game has a unique saving system involving a holographic globe, and players drop currency upon death, which can be lost permanently if not retrieved. Money serves as both currency and experience points, and players can earn it through missions and eliminating wealthy NPCs. Character stats influence gameplay, and a fatigue meter affects player performance. The Detective class is recommended for its hacking tool and high perception stat. The hacking minigame requires players to input passwords and manipulate characters into recognizable words. Advanced tips include targeting specific NPCs for cash and exploring thoroughly for loot. An eight-minute video guide offers strategies for newcomers.

AppWizard

March 30, 2025

Obsidian snuck goodies and secrets around every corner to make exploring Avowed feel worthwhile: ‘If you have a lot of dead ends that lead nowhere, you learn the lesson as a player: This game doesn’t have much to offer me’

The game Avowed rewards players for exploration by embedding hidden treasures throughout its environments, including vendor items and upgrade materials. It features a parkour system that encourages players to explore vertically-oriented levels without restrictions, leading to unexpected discoveries. Notable secrets include a concealed sewer beneath the starting docks with challenging enemies and a unique item, as well as a chest in Shatterscarp that has a creative loot interaction. The game is designed to ensure that exploration leads to meaningful discoveries, countering the negative impact of dead ends. The team aims to provide worthwhile rewards for side paths and explorations, fostering curiosity among players. Avowed is considered a strong contender for game of the year, and there are hints of potential DLC and a future release of The Outer Worlds 2 in 2025.