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April 1, 2025

The Last of Us Part II Remastered Coming to PC On April 3, 2025

“The Last of Us Part II Remastered” will be released on PC on April 3, 2025, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. This marks the first time Windows users can access the game, which previously received over 300 Game of the Year awards on PlayStation. The remastered edition includes enhancements such as improved graphics, performance, and new content, including a roguelike mode called “No Return.” Pre-orders are currently available. The PC version will support customizable graphics settings, ultrawide monitor support, and full DualSense controller features. New playable characters Bill and Marlene will be introduced in the “No Return” mode, alongside a Guitar Free Play mode and restored cut content. The game will require a minimum of an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300x processor and 16GB RAM.

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

2011 was an amazing comeback year for PC gaming

In the 1990s, personal computers became popular in homes, leading to a surge in gaming among children, particularly with the rise of CD-ROM technology. The 2000s saw a decline in PC gaming, attributed to piracy concerns, with notable figures expressing skepticism about the platform's future. However, in 2011, the PC Gaming Alliance reported a 15% profit increase in PC gaming, driven by a growing market in China. The open-world genre thrived on PC, with significant releases like Skyrim and Batman: Arkham City, which emphasized exploration and fluid gameplay. RPGs experienced a revival in 2011, highlighted by Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and The Witcher 2, alongside BioWare's Dragon Age 2 and the immersive sim Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Indie games like Bastion and Limbo gained popularity, while strategy games such as Total War: Shogun 2 also performed well. The year 2011 is recognized as a landmark period for PC gaming, marking its resurgence.

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February 8, 2025

Horizon Zero Dawn fans surprised with new free download, available now

Fans of the Horizon Zero Dawn series can now play a free adventure with the new installment, LEGO Horizon Adventures, developed by Guerrilla Games. The original game, released in 2017, remains popular on PlayStation 4. In 2024, a remastered edition for PlayStation 5 and PC was released, available for £10 to existing PS4 or PC owners. LEGO Horizon Adventures is priced at £59.99 for the standard edition and £69.99 for the Deluxe Edition, with a playtime of six to 15 hours. PlayStation Plus Premium subscribers can access a one-hour trial of the game, with progress carrying over if they purchase the full version. The game is available on PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.

AppWizard

February 4, 2025

PlayStation FINALLY removes frustrating PC requirement after a year of player complaints

Sony mandated that PC players create a PlayStation Network (PSN) account to access exclusive titles starting in May 2024, which led to negative reactions due to PSN's inaccessibility in many regions. The requirement was enforced for popular titles like Until Dawn, God of War Ragnarök, and Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. After feedback from the PC gaming community, Sony has lifted the PSN requirement for certain titles, including Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, God of War Ragnarök, Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, making PSN accounts optional. Players with PSN accounts can earn in-game rewards such as exclusive costumes and boosts.

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong

BetaBeacon

November 14, 2024

Words With Friends releases a new update featuring four new modes

Zynga has introduced four new single-player modes in a Words With Friends update. The new modes include Mini Crosswords, Word Wheel, Word Search, and Guess Word, offering players a variety of word puzzles and challenges to enjoy at their own pace.

AppWizard

November 2, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Now Available On PS5 And PC

Sony Interactive Entertainment has released Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered for PlayStation 5 and Windows PC, developed by Guerilla Games and Nixxes. The remaster features enhanced graphics, improved framerates, and unique functionalities for PS5. PC enhancements include ultra-wide resolution options, NVIDIA DLSS 3, and AMD FSR 3.1. PlayStation trophies are now available for PC players. The edition includes accessibility features from Horizon Forbidden West, such as remappable controls, haptic feedback, and assistive toggles. Previous save data from the original game is supported. Existing players can upgrade to the remastered version on PS5 for a fee, but those who accessed the game via PlayStation Plus are not eligible for the upgrade.

AppWizard

October 29, 2024

Minecraft Update 1.009 Patch Notes Revealed For PS5 Gameplay & Trophy Fix

Mojang has released a new update for Minecraft, coinciding with its launch on PlayStation 5, which addresses a Trophy-related issue and enhances gameplay. This year marks Minecraft's 15th anniversary, and it remains the best-selling video game of all time. The update includes fixes for the following: - Resolved an issue preventing players from using or consuming items while facing Copper Blocks (MCPE-187188). - Fixed a bug that prevented certain Trophies from unlocking on PlayStation 5, requiring players to revisit specific objectives to unlock previously missed Trophies. - Fixed a problem that stopped notifications from appearing on Xbox consoles.