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AppWizard

May 24, 2025

‘Son, you did a good job:’ Doom grandaddy John Romero streamed hit indie FPS Dusk and absolutely loved it

John Romero has launched a new streaming series titled "FPS Fridays" on Twitch, starting with a gameplay session of New Blood's 2018 title, Dusk. During the stream, Romero showcased his gameplay skills, contrasting his performance with that of average players. The stream fostered community interaction, with studio head Dave Oshry sharing memorable moments and the New Blood account responding playfully to Romero. Future episodes will feature games chosen by viewer votes. Romero also explored the Doom WAD MyHouse and released Sigil 2, a free hardcore WAD available alongside its predecessor for players with a copy of Doom, both accessible from Nightdive's recent remaster.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is remastered for Xbox and PC, and it’s coming day one to Game Pass

Games Workshop announced a remastered version of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, titled Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The remaster will feature improved graphics and gameplay mechanics. The event also provided updates on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which will include new co-op missions and potential campaign DLC. Additionally, development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is in the early stages.

AppWizard

May 23, 2025

‘They listened! They listened!’: Stalker restores Soviet monument after angry fans tanked its Steam reviews, and they couldn’t be happier

GSC Game World released patch 1.0.1 for the Stalker trilogy to address issues following a negative launch, including stability improvements, settings retention adjustments, and the restoration of missing geometry on several levels. Players expressed dissatisfaction with blurry graphics and the removal of the Russian audio setting and iconic Soviet landmarks. GSC acknowledged player feedback and committed to ongoing improvements, although the reintroduction of Russian audio seems unlikely.

AppWizard

May 23, 2025

Warhammer 40K Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition coming to PC on June 10th, PC requirements revealed

SEGA has announced the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, which enhances the original game with features such as 4K resolution, modernized controls, a complete interface overhaul, improved character models, and remastered audio. Developed by SneakyBox, this edition includes the base game and all downloadable content (DLCs), and it upgrades to a 64-bit system for better stability. The minimum system requirements for PC include a 64-bit processor, Windows 10, Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X, DirectX 12, and 45 GB of storage. The recommended specifications are a 64-bit processor, Windows 11, Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600x, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6600, DirectX 12, and 45 GB of storage. The game is set to release on June 10th for .99 and will not be a free upgrade for existing owners of the original game.

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Stalker remaster reviews crater to ‘Mostly Negative’ as players lament deleted Soviet monuments, yanked Russian language, and blurry graphics that I didn’t notice in 23 hours playing

A gamer has become the first individual to fully complete the Enhanced Edition of Stalker: Shadow of Chornobyl on PC. GSC Game World released remastered versions of the Stalker trilogy, which includes Shadow of Chornobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Prypiat, available for free to original owners. Despite the excitement, the remastered trilogy has received "Mostly Negative" ratings on Steam, with players expressing dissatisfaction over blurry graphics, particularly when using features like FSR and antialiasing. The author of the text, after spending 23 hours in Shadow of Chornobyl, found the graphics to be crisp on various displays, but acknowledges the volume of negative feedback may indicate issues related to specific hardware configurations. The author suggests that those sensitive to graphical fidelity might want to wait for GSC to address these concerns.

AppWizard

May 19, 2025

The Sinking City Remastered PC Performance Analysis

Frogwares has released a remastered edition of The Sinking City for free to existing owners, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and Lumen technology. The remaster retains original settings while adding options for Upscaling and Ray Tracing, supporting NVIDIA DLSS 3 and AMD FSR 3.0. However, the DLSS Frame Generation feature is currently non-functional, and FSR Frame Gen is limited to AMD FSR Upscaling. Performance testing indicates that the game is GPU-bound, requiring at least an NVIDIA RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070XT for over 60FPS at 1080p with maximum settings and no Ray Tracing. The AMD Radeon RX 6900XT underperformed compared to the NVIDIA RTX 3080, while the RX 9070XT matched the RX 7900XTX. At 1440p with maximum settings and no Ray Tracing, only the NVIDIA RTX 4090 and RTX 5090 achieved consistent framerates above 60FPS. No GPU provides a smooth experience at native 4K resolution with maximum settings and no Ray Tracing, with the RTX 5090 occasionally dipping below 55FPS. Adjusting in-game settings can significantly enhance performance, with High settings yielding over 83FPS on the RTX 5090. The remaster features higher-quality textures and improved lighting, although traversal stutters from the original version persist.

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 10, 2025

Steam Users Can Get 3 Games for Free for a Limited Time

Three Steam titles are being offered for free for a limited time. 1. Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered - A remastered action-adventure game from 2003, typically priced at .99, is available for free through Fanatical with a newsletter subscription until May 15 or while supplies last. It has a 78% approval rating from 581 user reviews. 2. Furi Demake – The Chain - This game has been free since November 30, 2023, but will require a purchase starting June 23, with pricing yet to be determined. It has a 92% approval rating from 331 user reviews. 3. The Flayed Man - This narrative-driven horror game has been free since its release on April 17, but will change to a paid model on May 17, with future pricing uncertain. It holds a 90% approval rating from 128 user reviews. Furi Demake – The Chain is verified for play on Steam Deck, while Asterix & Obelix XXL: Romastered is marked as playable. The status of The Flayed Man on the Steam Deck is uncertain.

AppWizard

May 5, 2025

Gears of War: Reloaded Announced, Coming to PC This Summer

Microsoft has announced a remaster of the original Gears of War, titled Gears of War: Reloaded. This remaster features 4K assets, enhanced post-processing effects, improved shadows and reflections, HDR support, and Dolby Vision, along with 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos audio. The campaign mode runs at 60 FPS, while multiplayer aims for up to 120 FPS. The game supports cross-play between PC and consoles without requiring a Microsoft account for the Steam version, although signing in unlocks additional cross-platform features. The remaster will be available on Steam, and the developers have not yet confirmed the engine used or the official PC requirements.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is selling more than twice as fast as other JRPGs on PC, analyst says

Sandfall Interactive's game, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has sold one million copies within three days of its release and surpassed 785,000 copies sold on Steam in its first week. It has also sold over 350,000 copies on PlayStation. The game has more than 1.5 million wishlists on Steam. Its success is attributed to quality visuals, a rewarding turn-based combat system, a compelling narrative, and a strategic pricing decision. The game is available on Xbox Game Pass, which has positively impacted its sales through increased visibility and word-of-mouth promotion. Expedition 33 has outperformed recent titles in the Japanese RPG genre, including Atlus's Metaphor Re:Fantazio, and has even surpassed Oblivion on Steam's global sales charts.