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Epic gave away nearly 600 million games in 2024, and it's 'not slowing down' for 2025
AppWizard
February 15, 2025

Epic gave away nearly 600 million games in 2024, and it’s ‘not slowing down’ for 2025

The Epic Games Store's total user base reached 295 million in 2024, an increase of 25 million from the previous year. The Epic ecosystem expanded to 898 million cross-platform accounts, a rise of 94 million from 2023. In 2024, 1,100 new games were released, bringing the total number of titles to over 4,000. Users claimed more than 595 million free games, averaging a total value of 9 per player. The Epic Games Store launcher improved loading times to a third of what they were in early 2023 for 95% of users. Upcoming features include a download manager, gifting options, preloading capabilities, and enhanced social features.
Avowed advance access launch time and full release date
AppWizard
February 13, 2025

Avowed advance access launch time and full release date

Gamers are preparing for the launch of Avowed, with advanced access for the "Premium" edition available on February 13, 2024, at 10 am Pacific Time. The full launch is set for February 18, 2024, also at 10 am Pacific Time. The advanced access unlock times are as follows: - 10 am PST, February 13 (Los Angeles) - 1 pm EST, February 13 (New York) - 6 pm GMT, February 13 (London) - 7 pm CEST, February 13 (Berlin) - 5 am, February 14 (AEDT) - 7 am, February 14 (NZDT) The full launch release times are: - 10 am PST, February 18 (Los Angeles) - 1 pm EST, February 18 (New York) - 6 pm GMT, February 18 (London) - 7 pm CEST, February 18 (Berlin) - 5 am, February 19 (AEDT) - 7 am, February 19 (NZDT) Preloading for Avowed is currently only available on Xbox, with PC users likely needing to wait until the game officially unlocks to download.
Когда Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 появится на торрентах
TrendTechie
February 5, 2025

Когда Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 появится на торрентах

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will not include Denuvo anti-piracy protection, relying instead on standard DRM systems from Steam and the Epic Games Store. The game is set to launch on February 4 at 19:00 MSK, with a potential for a cracked version to appear shortly after 20:00. Preloading begins on February 3 at 19:00 MSK, which may allow hackers to create a functional version before the official release. Minimum system requirements include: - OS: Windows 10/11 - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 580 - RAM: 16 GB - Disk Space: 100 GB Recommended system requirements include: - OS: Windows 10/11 - Processor: Intel Core i5-13600K / AMD Ryzen 5 7600X - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti / AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT - RAM: 24 GB - Disk Space: 100 GB Maximum system requirements include: - OS: Windows 10/11 - Processor: Intel Core i7-13700K / AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT - RAM: 32 GB - Disk Space: 100 GB
5 ways to make Windows 11 boot faster without new hardware
Winsage
December 25, 2024

5 ways to make Windows 11 boot faster without new hardware

Windows can exhibit sluggishness during boot times, which can be improved without hardware upgrades or reinstallation. 1. Disable unnecessary startup programs using Task Manager to enhance boot times. 2. Adjust the Fast Startup feature in Control Panel, as it can sometimes hinder performance. 3. Reduce the operating system selection timeout in System Properties to streamline booting for users with multiple operating systems. 4. Uninstall unneeded applications to free up resources. 5. Ensure sufficient free space on your SSD, as full SSDs can degrade performance.
Fitbit might come preloaded on your next Android phone
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Fitbit might come preloaded on your next Android phone

The Oppo Find X8 series introduces a significant change in the Android ecosystem by preloading the Fitbit application instead of the traditional Google apps. The Find X8 and X8 Pro are the first non-Google Android phones to include Fitbit in the standard "Google" app folder, replacing Google Fit, which has been the default fitness tracking application on Android devices. Google has deprecated the Fit API, indicating a strategic shift towards Fitbit as the primary fitness application, with developers required to migrate to Health Connect by June 30, 2025. A Google spokesperson confirmed that the Fitbit app is now available for Android OEMs to preload on their devices, enhancing health and wellness offerings. Despite the availability of the Fitbit app earlier in the year, it has taken until late 2024 for an Android OEM to officially ship devices with Fitbit as the default fitness tracking application.
'It even breaks my heart a bit': Denuvo pushes back on its haters, says Steam forums are a 'very toxic, very hostile environment'
AppWizard
October 24, 2024

‘It even breaks my heart a bit’: Denuvo pushes back on its haters, says Steam forums are a ‘very toxic, very hostile environment’

Denuvo DRM has faced criticism from PC gamers, primarily due to concerns over performance impacts and a general dislike for digital rights management. The company has launched a campaign to engage with gamers, including a Discord server, but initial reactions have been negative. Denuvo's spokesperson, Ullmann, defended the software's performance, stating that it does not generally affect gameplay, except for isolated incidents. He noted that a study indicated Denuvo can protect up to 20% of launch revenue for publishers. Ullmann attributed the negative sentiment towards Denuvo to misunderstandings about its purpose and the financial stakes involved in game development. Currently, publishers use Denuvo during the launch period but often remove it later. The upcoming game Dragon Age: The Veilguard will not use Denuvo, affecting its preloading options.
Here are the PC requirements for Dragon Age: The Veilguard
AppWizard
October 15, 2024

Here are the PC requirements for Dragon Age: The Veilguard

EA and Bioware have announced the PC specifications for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, detailing both minimum and recommended system requirements. Minimum Requirements: - OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit - Processor: Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 3 3300X - Memory: 16GB - Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 970/1650 / AMD Radeon R9 290X - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 100GB available space - Additional Notes: SSD Preferred, HDD Supported; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 and AM4 motherboards require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 or newer Recommended Requirements: - OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit - Processor: Intel Core i9-9900K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - Memory: 16GB - Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD Radeon RX 5700XT - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 100GB SSD available space - Additional Notes: SSD Required; AMD CPUs on Windows 11 and AM4 motherboards require AGESA V2 1.2.0.7 or newer The game will not have third-party DRM, resulting in no PC preload availability. Xbox Series X/S users can preload now, while PlayStation 5 players can start preloading on October 29th at 5 PM UK time. The official release date is October 31st. A spoiler-laden Trophy/Achievement list has also surfaced online.
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