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December 6, 2024

20 best PC games to play right now

Neva is an adventure game exploring themes of survival, nature, and loss, where players navigate life and death challenges through emotional narratives and puzzles. Alan Wake 2 is a psychological survival horror sequel featuring protagonists Alan Wake and FBI agent Saga Anderson, focusing on complex puzzles and survival mechanics. Balatro reimagines poker with special decks and magical cards, altering traditional gameplay dynamics. Lorelei and the Laser Eyes combines puzzle-solving with visual storytelling in a mysterious world. Cult of the Lamb is a rogue-like game where players build a cult as a lamb saved from death, blending action and resource management. Hades II follows Melinoë on a quest against Kronos, introducing new gods and mechanics in a roguelike format. Elden Ring is an open-world action RPG with vast exploration and dynamic combat in a dark fantasy setting. Still Wakes the Deep is a narrative-driven horror game set on an oil rig, exploring psychological and supernatural horror. Rollerdrome combines third-person shooting with roller-skating in a dystopian future. Tunic features a small fox exploring a mysterious world filled with puzzles and secrets. The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood allows players to craft tarot cards that shape destinies in a narrative-driven experience. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an adventure game inspired by Japanese mythology, focusing on fast-paced combat and strategic elements. The Walking Dead: The Telltale Definitive Series compiles all seasons of the series, emphasizing choice-driven gameplay and character evolution. Baldur's Gate 3 is a role-playing game set in the Dungeons & Dragons universe, featuring deep RPG mechanics and impactful decisions. League of Legends is a free-to-play MOBA game known for its strategy and team coordination. Cocoon is a puzzle-adventure game where players navigate between realms and solve intricate puzzles. Kentucky Route Zero is an adventure game exploring American culture through surreal storytelling. Valorant is a tactical first-person shooter that combines traditional mechanics with hero abilities. Final Fantasy XIV is an MMORPG set in Eorzea, known for its rich story and extensive content updates. Half-Life 2 features protagonist Gordon Freeman in a dystopian world, celebrated for its innovative gameplay and narrative.

AppWizard

December 3, 2024

Tencent snaps up majority stake in Kuro Games

Tencent has acquired a majority stake in Kuro Games, increasing its ownership from 14.4 percent to 51.4 percent. Kuro Games, founded in 2014, recently launched its title Wuthering Waves on Steam. Despite the majority stake, Kuro Games will maintain its independence with Tencent adopting a hands-off management style. Tencent's initial investment in Kuro Games was in 2023.

BetaBeacon

December 3, 2024

Tencent becomes major stakeholder in Wuthering Waves’ creator Kuro Games

Tencent acquires a 51% controlling stake in Kuro Games, the studio behind Wuthering Waves, an RPG known for its action-packed combat and immersive narrative.

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Riot expands terms of service for content creators

Riot Games has announced new measures for content creators engaging in misconduct outside of its gaming environments, effective January 3rd. The updated policy targets creators using offensive language or slurs while streaming or producing content related to Riot's games. Riot will impose penalties for off-platform conduct, including disparaging remarks made during live streams. The company will not actively monitor social media but will respond to reported incidents.

AppWizard

November 28, 2024

$1 For 14 Days of PC Game Pass is Back

XBOX has reintroduced its 14-day PC Game Pass for a promotional price, allowing access to a library of games including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, ahead of its release on October 27, 2024. The subscription will automatically renew at a monthly rate of .99 unless canceled. Some users have raised concerns that the affordability of the service could lead to increased cheating in Black Ops 6, particularly due to criticisms of the game's anti-cheat system.

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November 26, 2024

Xbox Takes Us on a Journey Through Iconic Games for PC Game Pass

Xbox, in collaboration with Mutiny, has launched the "We Got You" campaign for PC Game Pass to enhance awareness and position it as the leading service for PC gamers. The campaign highlights the diverse gaming preferences catered to by PC Game Pass, which offers a continually updated library of high-quality games, access to new releases on launch day, EA PC games through EA Play, and exclusive member benefits. Xbox has partnered with gaming creators like Bricky, Yvonnie, and TDawgSmitty to engage the community through social media interactions and live streamer playthroughs. The campaign features a dynamic video directed by Dave Laden, showcasing various games and emphasizing the benefits of a PC Game Pass membership. The initiative aims for global outreach with content that can be localized for different demographics. Key titles available through PC Game Pass include Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle™, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, The Sims 4, League of Legends, Minecraft, Goat Simulator: Remastered, Football Manager 25, and Diablo IV. The service is priced at .99 per month and provides access to hundreds of high-quality titles.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

Ruckus Games lands $19m Series A funding round

US-based game developer Ruckus Games has raised million in Series A funding, led by Krafton, with contributions from Bitkraft Ventures, Transcend, and Hypergryph. The funding is intended for the development of Ruckus's first title, a cooperative shooter. Ruckus Games was founded in 2021 by veterans from Gearbox and Riot Games, with CEO Paul Sage, known for his role as creative director on Borderlands 3. Maria Park, Krafton's corporate development chief, expressed confidence in the future of co-op gaming and praised Ruckus's progress and vision.

AppWizard

November 14, 2024

Xbox – Official ‘PC Game Pass. We Got You.’ Trailer

Xbox Game Pass has unveiled a new trailer showcasing titles available through the PC Game Pass. Featured titles include: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A first-person shooter known for its immersive action and strategic gameplay. - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024: Offers enhanced realism and graphics for virtual aviation enthusiasts. - Indiana Jones and The Great Circle: An adventure game featuring puzzles and exploration. Additionally, Xbox Game Pass provides exclusive benefits from Riot Games, including special in-game content and perks, as well as an EA Play membership, which grants access to a library of popular titles and rewards.

AppWizard

November 4, 2024

Valorant is winning the war against PC gaming cheaters

In 2020, multiplayer games experienced a surge in cheating during COVID-19 lockdowns, with titles like Call of Duty: Warzone, PUBG, and Destiny 2 struggling against aimbots and wallhacks. Riot Games launched Valorant with its anti-cheat system, Vanguard, which has effectively deterred cheat developers. Vanguard employs a kernel-level driver that detects unauthorized access attempts and has led to a decrease in traditional software cheats, although some cheaters have shifted to hardware solutions like direct memory access (DMA) techniques. Vanguard has also been successful in detecting and blocking suspicious hardware-level DMA attempts. Currently, triggerbots account for about 80 percent of cheats in Valorant. Vanguard was introduced to League of Legends, resulting in over 175,000 account bans. A study from the University of Birmingham indicated that Valorant has the top anti-cheat system, while other games like Call of Duty: Warzone continue to struggle. Riot is exploring collaborations with Microsoft to enhance security and may adjust Vanguard's activation based on Windows 11 features. There are no plans for Linux support due to risks of kernel manipulation. The potential rise of AI-powered cheats presents a new challenge, as AI could replicate human gameplay, complicating anti-cheat efforts.

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October 25, 2024

Explore Gaming’s Best with PC Game Pass

PC Game Pass is a subscription service available for 11.95 AUD per month, offering access to a large library of high-quality PC games, including titles from EA Play and day-one releases from Xbox Game Studios. It launched Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on its platform, with upcoming titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also set to be available on their release days. Subscribers can link a Riot Games account to unlock rewards such as all Agents in Valorant, powerful Champions in League of Legends, and helpful Little Legends in Teamfight Tactics, along with XP boosts and access to special events. The service includes EA Play, providing discounts of up to 20% on select EA games and a 10% discount on related add-ons.