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AppWizard

April 5, 2025

Arkane founder Raphael Colantonion gave up on the System Shock remake because the cyberspace sequences were ‘too hard,’ and I can’t tell you how disappointed I am right now

Raphael Colantonio, founder of Arkane Studios, revealed during the Quad Damage Podcast that he abandoned the 2023 remake of System Shock due to its challenging gameplay, specifically getting stuck in cyberspace. He found the cyberspace segments frustrating and felt they detracted from the overall experience. Despite this, Colantonio remains passionate about immersive gaming and is developing a new "retro sci-fi first-person" game at his studio, WolfEye Studios, following the success of Weird West.

AppWizard

April 3, 2025

The BAFTAs declares Shenmue and a game that came out 2 months ago more influential than Tetris and expects us to all just go along with that

The British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs) invited the gaming community to vote for the most influential video game of all time. The results named Yu Suzuki's 1999 Dreamcast title, Shenmue, as the most influential game, praised for pioneering open-world gameplay and popularizing Quick Time Events (QTEs). The subsequent rankings included Doom in second place, Super Mario Bros in third, Half-Life in fourth, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Minecraft in fifth and sixth, respectively. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was ranked seventh, despite being a recent release. The voting process raised questions about the interpretation of "most influential," as some voters seemed to equate it with personal enjoyment, leading to unexpected results. The full list of the BAFTA's most influential games includes: 1. Shenmue 2. Doom 3. Super Mario Bros 4. Half-Life 5. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 6. Minecraft 7. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 8. Super Mario 64 9. Half-Life 2 10. The Sims 11. Tetris 12. Tomb Raider 13. Pong 14. Metal Gear Solid 15. World of Warcraft 16. Baldur's Gate 3 17. Final Fantasy VII 18. Dark Souls 19. Grand Theft Auto 3 20. Skyrim 21. Grand Theft Auto

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 shoots its way to Steam No.1

Schedule 1 by TVGS has become the top game on Steam for the past week since its launch on March 24th. Counter-Strike 2 by Valve is in second place, while Inzoi by Krafton ranks third. REPO has dropped to fourth, The First Berserker: Khazan is fifth, Steam Deck is sixth, Assassin's Creed Shadows is seventh, Split Fiction is eighth, Monster Hunter Wilds is ninth, and Apex Legends rounds out the top ten.

TrendTechie

March 29, 2025

Overclockers.ru: InZOI оказалась доступна на торрент-ресурсах практически сразу после релиза

The game was released on March 28, 2025, and received a warm community response, though it drew comparisons to a scaled-down version of GTA. It was quickly pirated on various torrent platforms. The developers initially used the Denuvo anti-piracy system but removed it after criticism regarding its negative impact on game performance and restrictions on modding. Players reported that Denuvo hindered performance and limited user-generated mods, essential for the game's longevity. In response to these challenges, inZOI Studio and Krafton focused on community support, leading to modders releasing enhancements. The game featured unexpected mechanics, such as fighting NPCs, kidnapping children, and running over pedestrians, prompting comparisons to GTA. The development team has since addressed some of these mechanics and bugs.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Симулятор жизни inZOI вышел в Steam — «убийцу The Sims» сразу слили на торренты

Studio Krafton has launched its life simulation game, inZOI, in early access on Steam, priced at 2,399 rubles in Russia. The game has been compared to The Sims franchise and was released without Denuvo protection, leading to its availability on torrent sites. Players can download it from various online "green shops." Within hours of launch, inZOI received nearly 2,000 player reviews, with 87% being positive.

TrendTechie

March 28, 2025

Вышла долгожданная игра inZOI. Есть даже бесплатно на торрентах

The South Korean company inZOI Studio has launched its game, inZOI, which is priced at 2399 rubles but is not directly purchasable through Russian Steam accounts. The game features enhanced realism using Unreal Engine 5, a flexible character editor, self-scanning for character creation, AI capabilities for integrating real-world objects, rich NPC interactions, a criminal mode, and is available in Russian with free updates for licensed players. A hacked version is available on torrent sites but lacks key features. The game requires a Windows 10 or 11 PC with specific hardware requirements, including an Intel Core i5 10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 processor, an NVIDIA RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card, at least 12 GB of RAM, and 40 GB of free storage.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

Cozy gamers rejoice: Witchbrook finally has a release window, and yes, you can fly around on a broom with your friends

Witchbrook is a new cozy gaming title set in a school for witches, featuring a vibrant world with elements like mopeds and flying brooms. The game blends life simulation with magical education and is developed by Chucklefish. A trailer released during the Nintendo Direct event showcases its immersive experience and charming atmosphere. The game is expected to be released in Winter 2025 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.

AppWizard

March 25, 2025

With Nvidia Ace taking up 1 GB of VRAM in Inzoi, Team Green will need to up its memory game if AI NPCs take off in PC gaming

Nvidia unveiled its latest RTX technologies, including the Ace suite of digital human technologies, at the Game Developers Conference (GDC). The game Inzoi, reminiscent of The Sims, is one of the first to utilize Nvidia Ace, enhancing character interactions through 'thought bubbles' that reveal emotions and intentions. The AI system is powered by the Mistral NeMo Minitron, a language model with 500 million parameters, using 1 GB of VRAM. This model is limited to NPCs within the player's line of sight and does not change a character's life trajectory. While smaller models can lead to inaccuracies, the potential for larger models in expansive RPGs is significant. Nvidia has maintained an 8 GB memory standard for its mainstream graphics cards, but the demand for more advanced AI may prompt a reevaluation of VRAM offerings. High-end GPUs like the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5080 offer 16 GB of VRAM, which is becoming more common in affordable graphics cards.

AppWizard

March 22, 2025

All Xbox and PC Game pass subscription models | Esports News – The Times of India

Xbox Game Pass offers various subscription plans for gamers: - Xbox Game Pass Core: .99/month for Xbox consoles, provides access to a rotating selection of over 25 games, including titles like Doom Eternal and Fallout 4, focusing on multiplayer experiences. - Xbox Game Pass Standard: .99/month for Xbox consoles, offers full access to the entire game library, including RPGs and the latest releases, along with exclusive offers and discounts. - PC Game Pass: .99/month for PC platforms, includes the full catalog of PC games and access to EA Play, featuring franchises like FIFA and The Sims. - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: .99/month for both Xbox consoles and PC platforms, combines features of all other plans, offers day-one access to new releases, and includes online multiplayer and EA Play. The recently introduced Xbox Game Pass Standard plan for console users is priced at .99/month and offers benefits similar to the Ultimate plan but does not include access to the PC Game Pass library.

AppWizard

March 20, 2025

Nightdive’s remaster of System Shock 2, the peak of immersive sims, finally has a release date

Nightdive Studios is set to release a remaster of System Shock 2 on June 26 this year on Steam and GOG, six years after its initial announcement. The remaster will utilize Nightdive's KEX Engine to enhance the game's visuals while maintaining its original essence. Fans are eager for a polished version that improves upon the original while providing an immersive experience for both new players and veterans.