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AppWizard

March 6, 2025

What Grand Theft Auto V’s PC update says about furnishing older games with current tech

Rockstar has released a significant update for Grand Theft Auto V on PC, aligning its features with those of the console versions from 2020. The update includes graphical enhancements, improved loading times, and support for the DualSense controller and modern gaming peripherals. It features ray tracing with ambient occlusion and global illumination, support for Nvidia DLSS 3 and AMD FSR3, higher resolutions, and advanced audio technology. This update is free for PC users, while it was paid for console users. Rockstar's investment in updating this decade-old game comes as Grand Theft Auto VI approaches, aiming to keep players engaged and confident in the franchise's ongoing relevance.

Winsage

February 21, 2025

Bill Gates says Microsoft’s $3 trillion success is a blend of — youthful late-night coding escapades, a premature Harvard departure, and a sprinkle of “laissez-faire treatment” from passers-by

Microsoft has a market capitalization exceeding a trillion dollars and is a key player in the tech industry. Last year, a significant IT outage caused by a faulty kernel driver from CrowdStrike affected approximately 8.5 million Windows devices, resulting in the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, shared insights in his memoir, "Source Code: My Beginnings," about his early passion for coding, which began at age 13. He would sneak out at night to access computers, crediting a local company, Computer Center, for helping him refine his skills. Gates left Harvard after three semesters to pursue Microsoft, a decision prompted by a visit from Paul Allen, who brought news of the Altair 8800 minicomputer kit. Gates reflected that had he stayed at Harvard, he might have missed the opportunity to co-found Microsoft.

AppWizard

December 18, 2024

I played 27 new cozy games this year and my top 5 only includes 2 farm sims, I promise

This year, 27 cozy games were played, with notable titles including Fields of Mistria, Sky: Children of the Light, Infinity Nikki, Tiny Glade, and Rusty's Retirement. Fields of Mistria is a farm sim that evokes nostalgia for Harvest Moon games, featuring engaging characters and user-friendly elements. Sky: Children of the Light, a social MMO platformer, successfully transforms the single-player experience of Journey into a multiplayer format, offering a vast world and seasonal content. Infinity Nikki is an open-world adventure that combines outfit collection with platforming, while Tiny Glade allows for creative building with a procedural system. Rusty's Retirement is an idle farm sim that integrates gameplay into daily tasks. Additionally, The Garden Path is highlighted as a refreshing gardening simulator.

AppWizard

December 13, 2024

From Minecraft to Elden Ring: Here are the top 5 most popular games of 2024

The gaming community is excited about anticipated releases like GTA 6 and has seen remarkable success in 2024 with standout titles. The top five most popular games of 2024 based on active players are: 1. Minecraft: Attracts up to 178 million users each month in 2023. 2. Fortnite: Boasts over 247 million monthly users as of January 2024. 3. Roblox: Reaches over 1 million concurrent users during peak times. 4. Elden Ring: Sold over 13.4 million copies and attracted more than 111,000 players at peak times. 5. Call of Duty: Warzone: Maintains an average of over 67,000 active players.

AppWizard

November 27, 2024

Even if Avowed does well, it doesn’t sound like we’ll get Pillars of Eternity 3, at least not from Josh Sawyer: ‘I am more interested in doing original IP’

Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire was inspired by the Infinity Engine games and explored themes like colonialism through a pirate adventure but did not perform well commercially, disappointing game director Josh Sawyer. He reflected on the crowdfunding model that influenced Obsidian's cautious approach. Sawyer mentioned his advisory role in Avowed, contributing some writing and system design. Despite the lack of success for Pillars 2, the idea of a Pillars 3 persists, but Sawyer's enthusiasm has waned, suggesting that the Pillars universe may evolve into Avowed. He also expressed interest in creating original intellectual properties rather than revisiting established ones.

Winsage

October 19, 2024

4 ways Paint has become a much better image editing app on Windows 11

Microsoft has enhanced the Paint app in Windows 11, transforming it into a more robust image editing platform. Key improvements include the introduction of dark mode, a revamped user interface with a centered canvas, and enhanced control over zoom levels and brush sizes. New features include an Image Creator tool for generating images from prompts, a Cocreator feature for transforming sketches into various artistic styles, support for transparent PNGs, a background removal tool, and the addition of layer functionality for more complex editing. These updates aim to make Paint a valuable tool for casual users and budding artists.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare announced for PC | VGC

Rockstar has announced the PC version of Red Dead Redemption, set to launch on October 29, 2024, alongside its expansion, Undead Nightmare. The game will be available on the Rockstar Store, Steam, and the Epic Games Store, with pre-order details coming soon. The PC version features enhancements such as native 4K resolution, support for Ultrawide monitors, HDR10, full keyboard and mouse functionality, and compatibility with NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0. Red Dead Redemption was originally released on May 18, 2010, for PS3 and Xbox 360, and has since been made available on PS4 and Nintendo Switch as of August 2023. The franchise has sold over 91 million units globally, with more than 65 million copies of Red Dead Redemption 2.

AppWizard

October 2, 2024

The games industry is undergoing a ‘generational change,’ says Epic CEO Tim Sweeney: ‘A lot of games are released with high budgets, and they’re not selling’

Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, announced that Fortnite reached a peak of 110 million active users over the last holiday season, marking new records in concurrency. He noted this success amid a generational change in the gaming industry. In contrast, several high-profile titles, including Suicide Squad, Final Fantasy 16, Starfield, and Star Wars Outlaws, have underperformed despite strong branding and investment.

AppWizard

August 10, 2024

Telegram messaging app transforms into blockchain innovator

Telegram, launched in 2013 by brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov, began as a messaging app and later integrated with the TON blockchain, aiming to transform digital transactions. The TON blockchain's development started with a whitepaper in 2018, and Telegram raised approximately .7 billion through a private sale of its native Gram token. In October 2019, the SEC filed a complaint against Telegram for conducting an unregistered securities offering, leading to a court ruling in March 2020 that halted the distribution of Gram tokens. Telegram subsequently abandoned the project in May 2020 but supported the independent development of TON, which was rebranded as The Open Network. In September 2023, Telegram integrated the TON Space wallet and introduced a revenue-sharing system in Toncoin. By May 27, 2024, the total value locked on TON surpassed billion. Telegram has become a hub for the crypto community, facilitating discussions and collaborations. It launched an in-app browser and a mini app store, with popular mini-apps like Notcoin and Hamster Kombat attracting millions of users. Telegram has raised billion through bond issues since 2021 and is exploring a potential IPO by 2025.

Winsage

April 30, 2024

Fallout on Prime Video is even more popular than we first thought, with an eye watering number of viewers in just over two weeks

Prime Video's series, Fallout, has reached a viewership milestone with over 65 million people tuning in. It has become the second most-watched show on Prime Video, particularly popular among viewers aged 18-34. The show has a strong international appeal, with 60% of the audience coming from outside the United States. The success of the show reflects the global impact of the franchise, drawing in new fans and leading to the announcement of Fallout Season 2. The Fallout franchise also continues to thrive in the gaming world, with high player counts for Fallout 4 and Fallout 76.