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Winsage

June 10, 2025

Xbox’s new handheld is a surprisingly comfortable way to play Gears

The Xbox Ally X is a new handheld gaming device developed in collaboration with Asus, positioned as an alternative to the Steam Deck and the upcoming Switch 2. It includes the ROG Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X. The device is noted for its comfort, with hand grips designed to resemble an Xbox controller, making it more enjoyable to hold compared to the Steam Deck. During a demonstration, gameplay with Gears of War: Reloaded was smooth, and the ergonomic design of the Ally X potentially improved performance. The device's weight is comparable to the Steam Deck, and it offers a significant difference in comfort during extended play sessions. The user interface and navigation between Xbox and Steam games remain unexplored, but the device's comfort and portability suggest it could be a favored option for on-the-go gaming.

Winsage

June 9, 2025

Hands-On With the Xbox Ally X, the New Gaming Handheld from Asus and Microsoft

PC gaming handhelds, including the Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally, are designed for the Xbox platform through a collaboration between Asus and Microsoft. The Xbox Ally X features an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme APU, 24GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD, while the base Xbox Ally has a Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD. Both models have a 7.0-inch 1080p IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate and support VRR and FreeSync technology. The Xbox Ally X was tested with Gears of War: Reloaded at 1080p and 60 fps. The systems run a streamlined version of Windows with an optimized Xbox app that allows game imports from other platforms. The ergonomic design resembles a split Xbox controller, but its size may affect portability. Pricing details are not yet disclosed, but the Xbox Ally X is expected to be premium-priced.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

Xbox Games Showcase 2025 preview: The big games and developers to expect on Sunday’s livestream

The Xbox Games Showcase is scheduled for Sunday, June 8, at 10 AM Pacific. Anticipated titles include Gears of War: E-Day, Perfect Dark, Clockwork Revolution, Fable, Everwild, and State of Decay 3. The Outer Worlds 2 will have its own dedicated stream following the main showcase. Expected announcements include Forza Horizon 6 or a new Forza Motorsport, and a new Call of Duty game, likely Modern Warfare 4. There may be updates on Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2 from Blizzard, and a look at upcoming DLC for Starfield from Bethesda Game Studios. Other studios like Ninja Theory and Double Fine are also expected to provide insights into their projects.

AppWizard

June 6, 2025

How to watch the Summer Game Fest livestream

The Summer Game Fest will be live on Friday, June 6, 2025, at 2 PM Pacific Time, 5 PM Eastern, and 10 PM in the UK. It will be streamed on YouTube, Twitch, and Steam. The event will feature sponsors like 2K Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Projekt, Xbox, PlayStation, and Epic Games, with Hideo Kojima expected to appear. There will also be an in-person event for media representatives. Content related to SGF will be organized under the Summer Game Fest 2025 tag, with additional video content on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.

AppWizard

June 4, 2025

Get The Remastered Soul Reaver Games And 7 Others For Just $12 At Humble This Month

The June 2025 lineup of PC games for Humble Choice subscribers includes the following titles: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dungeons of Hinterberg, Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 Remastered, Nobody Wants To Die, Tchia, Sker Ritual, Biped, and Havendock. Humble Choice is a monthly subscription service that allows subscribers to keep the games indefinitely, even if they cancel their membership. Membership also provides exclusive discounts at the Humble store and access to the Humble Vault. The remastered Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 and 2 enhances the original games with improved visuals and controls. Dungeons of Hinterberg combines dungeon exploration with relationship-building. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a homage to old-school shooters. Nobody Wants To Die features a neo-noir detective story with time-manipulation. Tchia is a coming-of-age tale inspired by real islands, while Sker Ritual is a round-based FPS. Biped is a co-op game, and Havendock focuses on ocean exploration. Additionally, 5% of every Humble Choice membership is donated to charity, with this month's proceeds supporting Comic Relief USA's Red Nose Day.

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.