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AppWizard

May 18, 2025

EA is reportedly cracking down on a Sims 4 mod. What it changes has fans furious

The Sims 4, developed by Electronic Arts, has maintained its popularity for over ten years, supported by a dedicated fan base and compatibility with modern hardware. The game recently released the Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack in March, allowing players to start their own small businesses. The community has also created numerous fan-made mods, some of which enhance gameplay, while others have sparked controversy, such as a mod aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) elements. This led to backlash and accusations of censorship when EA requested the mod's removal. Additionally, the conversation about diversity in video games has grown, with criticism directed at Sweet Baby Inc., a consulting firm, for its influence on narrative choices in games like Alan Wake 2 and God of War Ragnarok, resulting in organized boycotts against games associated with the firm.

AppWizard

May 14, 2025

Modders use reverse engineering to bring Mario Party 4 to PC, more GameCube games to follow

The gaming community has seen a rise in reverse-engineering source code from retro console games, particularly from the Nintendo 64 era and earlier, leading to native PC ports. The decompilation of Mario Party 4 is nearly complete, making it the first fully decompiled GameCube title, which will facilitate unofficial PC ports. A port of Mario Party 4 with online multiplayer is in development. Other GameCube titles like Super Smash Bros. Melee and Metroid Prime are also being targeted for decompilation. An unofficial PC port of the Xbox 360 game Sonic Unleashed has been completed. Previous titles such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time have received PC ports with enhanced features. Modders are experimenting with advanced technologies like ray tracing for classic games. A modding tool has improved the recompilation process, but technical challenges remain. Nintendo has not taken legal action against these decompilation efforts, and modders use clean room tactics to avoid legal issues, requiring ownership of the original game for PC ports.

BetaBeacon

May 13, 2025

Goodbye, emulators: Native GameCube fan ports are now a reality, starting with Mario Party 4

The decompilation of Mario Party 4 for the Nintendo GameCube has been successfully completed, resulting in a nearly perfect replication of the game's source code. This is the first GameCube game to be decompiled, with plans to decompile other Mario Party games and potentially combine all boards into a single game or add online multiplayer in the future.

BetaBeacon

May 9, 2025

5 Best FPS Games for Android You Must Play in 2025

Modern Combat 5 is a fast-paced action shooter game for mobile devices that offers both story mode and online multiplayer battles.

BetaBeacon

April 10, 2025

Job Simulator went to Hell and I’m not even mad

Dimensional Double Shift is a new multiplayer VR game developed by Owlchemy Labs, known for Job Simulator. The game splits the workload between two main job types to finish duties within a shift, supporting up to four players. The game features different dimensions, such as Treeattle and Hexas, with comedic twists. Players are rewarded for creative thinking and combining items. The game has already surpassed 500,000 downloads and is the fastest-growing Owlchemy game.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

Xbox Game Pass April 2025: Here’s all new games coming and leaving platform, and what we know about subscription plans

In April 2025, Xbox Game Pass will introduce new games while removing some existing titles. New games being added include: - April 2: Asphalt Legends Unite (PC / Ultimate) - April 3: - Borderlands 3: Ultimate Edition (Standard / Ultimate) - All You Need Is Help (Standard) - Still Wakes The Deep (Standard) - Wargroove 2 (Standard) - April 8: Diablo III: Reaper of Souls (PC / Standard / Ultimate) - April 15: Hunt: Showdown 1896 (PC) Games leaving the service on April 15 include: - Botany Manor (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Coral Island (Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Harold Halibut (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Homestead Arcana (PC / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Kona (Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Orcs Must Die! 3 (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) - Turbo Golf Racing (PC / Xbox One / Xbox Series S|X / Cloud) Xbox Game Pass offers several subscription plans: - Xbox Game Pass PC: .99/month, full access to the PC library, new games on release day, member discounts, EA Play membership. - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month, online multiplayer, access to over 25 console games, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month, full access to the console library, online multiplayer, member discounts. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month, full access across all platforms, new games on release day, online multiplayer, cloud gaming, EA Play membership, exclusive perks. Game Pass members must purchase games separately if they leave the service, but they receive discounts before exit. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes cloud gaming.

BetaBeacon

April 3, 2025

iPhone users can now play Nintendo DS games online with Android and console gamers worldwide

Delta Emulator now supports online multiplayer for Nintendo DS games, making it easier for iPhone users to connect to community WFC servers. This feature allows cross-platform gaming with users on Android and consoles. The update also includes improvements to the N64 core's performance and hints at adding RetroAchievements in future updates.

BetaBeacon

April 2, 2025

iPhone can now play Nintendo DS games online with Android and consoles

Delta Emulator version 1.7 now allows users to play Nintendo DS games online through community WFC servers, offering pre-configured options like Wiimmfi, WiiLink WFC, or AltWFC.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

My favourite, most underrated anime golf game series is actually getting a PC entry for the first time in its nearly 30-year history

The Everybody's Golf series, known for its whimsical aesthetic and realistic physics, is set to release a new title, Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, which will be the first in the series available on PC via Steam. This announcement was made during the latest Nintendo Direct. The game will be developed by Hyde Inc., taking over from the previous developer, Clap Hanz. Although a specific release date is not yet available, it is expected to launch within this year and will feature various gameplay modes, including single-player, online multiplayer, couch co-op, and a new 'Wacky Golf' mode.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.