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BetaBeacon

May 28, 2025

RedMagic 10S Pro joins growing Android trend of PC game emulation

Chinese manufacturers are developing Windows emulators for Android gaming, with RedMagic set to launch a gaming-focused Android smartphone with a pre-installed Windows emulator for playing PC games. Xiaomi is also developing a Windows-to-Android emulator called WinPlay Engine, which supports Steam and minimizes GPU performance loss. These emulators could potentially compete with WinLator and support controllers, mice, and keyboards for gameplay.

AppWizard

May 28, 2025

Can Your PC Run Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater?

Hideo Kojima's latest project, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, is upcoming, while Konami will release a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, titled Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, on August 28, 2025. The retail price will be .99, and it will be available on PC (via Steam), PS5, and Xbox Series X/S. A Deluxe Edition with additional content will cost .99. Minimum system requirements for PC include Windows 10 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i5-8600 CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 Super GPU, and 100GB SSD storage. Recommended specs include Windows 11 (64-bit), AMD Ryzen 5 3600 or Intel Core i7-8700K CPU, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce GTX 3080 GPU, and 100GB SSD storage. The game will support DualShock and Xbox controllers, and will include Steam features like achievements and cloud support. Compatibility with Steam Deck is uncertain.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Get 17 PC Games For Just $12 In This Bundle Deal

Fanatical is hosting a sale featuring 17 games, all available as redeemable Steam keys, with proceeds benefiting Into Games, a non-profit supporting emerging developers in the UK. Many games are compatible with the Steam Deck. Notable titles include Worms Revolution, Call of the Wild: The Angler, Garfield Lasagna Party, and Overcooked. The featured games in the Into Games Bundle 2025 include: - Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous Enhanced Edition (Steam Deck Playable) - Tormented Souls (Steam Deck verified) - Blood West (Steam Deck verified) - Content Warning (Steam Deck Playable) - Call of the Wild: The Angler (Steam Deck verified) - These Doomed Isles (Steam Deck verified) - Overcooked (Steam Deck verified) - Nippon Marathon (Steam Deck Playable) - Desta: The Memories Between (Steam Deck verified) - Picture Everything: Puzzle Cross Galaxy - Itty Bitty Toilet Kitty - I'll be Brave, Tomorrow - Train Valley 2 (Steam Deck Playable) - Worms Revolution (Steam Deck Playable) - Little Orpheus - Hyper Sentinel - Garfield Lasagna Party Fanatical is also offering other bundles, including the Build Your Own Supreme Collection, a Capcom bundle with classic titles, a Killer Bundle, and the Mystery Egg promotion.

Winsage

May 27, 2025

Sorry, Windows. Lenovo’s Legion Go S runs better with SteamOS

Lenovo's Legion Go S gaming handheld is the first device from the manufacturer to support both Windows and SteamOS. The SteamOS Edition has been recently released, allowing for performance comparisons with the Windows version. Both versions have identical specifications, including an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go processor, 16GB of RAM, and an 8-inch 1200p display. The SteamOS version performs 5-15 percent faster in running games and has superior battery life, outperforming the Windows edition significantly in both low-power and demanding games. The base launch price of the SteamOS Edition is 9, influenced by import taxes, while the Windows version retails for 9. More powerful configurations are available for 9 and 9 for SteamOS and Windows versions, respectively, but the SteamOS variant is labeled as “Coming Soon” at Best Buy.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

F1 25 review

Sebastian Vettel's reminder about cherishing current moments resonates within the context of the F1 gaming franchise, particularly with the release of F1 25 on May 30, 2025, developed by Codemasters and published by Electronic Arts. The game is priced at £50 and is the 17th annual edition of the official F1 game. F1 25 features a nine-hour story in Braking Point 3, concluding the saga with character development for Aiden Jackson and introducing California Mayer as a rival. The game includes an email system for team management, allowing players to connect with staff achievements. However, it has faced criticism for its handling model, particularly for pad control, and contains bugs like incorrect radio messages. The game showcases modern advancements such as path-traced lighting but may struggle with performance on lower-end graphics cards. Overall, while F1 25 offers a high-quality racing experience, it lacks significant innovation compared to its predecessors.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

CHARTS: Fantasy Life i debuts at No.2 on Steam

The gaming landscape on Steam has recently seen notable changes. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, developed by Level 5, launched on May 21st and became the second highest-grossing game last week. Counter-Strike 2 remains the top-grossing game. Dota 2 rose 31 spots to No. 3 due to the Spring Forward patch. The Steam Deck is the fourth highest-grossing item. Helldivers 2 climbed to No. 5 after an update. Elden Ring Nightreign pre-orders increased its position to No. 6. RoadCraft debuted at No. 7. Warframe re-entered the Top Ten at No. 8, while Apex Legends rose to No. 9. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropped to No. 10. Doom: The Dark Ages fell to No. 21. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 27th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Level 5 3. Dota 2, Valve 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Helldivers 2, PlayStation 6. Elden Ring Nightreign, Bandai Namco (P) 7. RoadCraft, Saber Interactive 8. Warframe, Digital Extremes 9. Apex Legends, EA 10. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive.

Winsage

May 26, 2025

A YouTuber claims that Windows was actively causing handhelds to run poorly, at least versus SteamOS

Valve has expanded support for handheld consoles, including the Lenovo Legion Go S, which now offers an option for SteamOS alongside Windows. A recent analysis by YouTuber Dave2D highlights that the SteamOS version significantly outperforms the Windows version in terms of framerate and battery life. The Windows version retails for approximately 9, while the SteamOS variant is priced at 9. In performance tests, the SteamOS version achieved 10-15 FPS higher in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, and provided over six hours of gameplay compared to the Windows version's two hours and 47 minutes. The Lenovo Legion Go S also surpasses the Steam Deck in framerate, achieving 10-15 FPS more at a 15W power draw, although the Steam Deck still has an advantage in battery life and pricing. The performance gap raises questions about Microsoft's upcoming handheld device running Windows and its ability to compete with the efficiency of SteamOS.

BetaBeacon

May 24, 2025

No English release? These fan-translated games are worth emulating

- Fans have been clamoring for an English version of Mother 3 since its release in 2006 - Enthusiasts translated the game into English and released a patch in 2008 - Game Boy Advance emulation is easy on Android phones and TV boxes - Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden was fan-translated for the PS1 - Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere had a different version in Japan with more content - Policenauts, directed by Hideo Kojima, was fan-translated years after its release - Tear Ring Saga, a spiritual successor to Fire Emblem, received an English translation patch in 2016 - King's Field, Monster Hunter, Namco x Capcom, and Marvelous are other Japan-only games that received fan translations.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

$40 Steam Game Free for a Limited Time

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is available for free on Steam until May 26. After this date, it will return to its standard price. The game is not Steam Deck Verified but is categorized as Playable, meaning it may function with some issues on the device. Released in 2018 by Proxy Studios and published by Slitherine, it is the first turn-based 4X strategy game in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. The game has received over 14,000 user reviews on Steam, with 81% being favorable, earning a “Very Positive” rating. The narrative takes place on Gladius Prime, where ancient relics lead to a war for survival. The main campaign takes approximately 10 to 11 hours to complete, while completionists may spend 50 to 55 hours exploring the 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.