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AppWizard

December 7, 2024

Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 6: Steam Autumn Sale aftermath

The Steam Autumn Sale has concluded, but games like Frostpunk 2, Palworld, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster are still available at discounted prices. Free weekends for Cities: Skylines 2 and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege are also offered. Humble Bundle features collections of cozy games and a new LEGO bundle. Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming provide various deals and game selections. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount with the code DEC15. Humble Choice subscription at .99 per month includes titles like Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Old World, with additional savings on the Humble Store. LEGO game collections are available for a payment of or more. Ubisoft Store and Steam continue to offer competitive prices on games.

BetaBeacon

November 23, 2024

Top 10 best football mobile games for Android & iOS

The football mobile games in 2023-2024 offer more realistic gameplay, engaging management simulations, and fast-paced action right at your fingertips.

AppWizard

November 12, 2024

Step Into The Blocky World: Visit The Minecraft Experience In Texas

In Plano, Texas, the former Buy Buy Baby store has been transformed into the Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, which opened in October 2024. Located at 2712 N Central Expy, the venue features interactive digital displays, activities like mining for diamonds, and encounters with digital zombies and giant spiders. It includes oversized statues of Minecraft animals and a large Creeper statue. The experience has received mostly positive reviews, with visitors enjoying the variety of activities, particularly families with children. Plans are in place to expand the Minecraft Experience to additional cities in Texas.

AppWizard

October 12, 2024

Immersive version of Minecraft videogame makes world premiere in Plano

The film "The Apprentice" explores Donald Trump's early years, focusing on his relationship with mentor Roy Cohn during the early 1970s. The Trump Corporation faced legal challenges related to the Fair Housing Act at that time. Cohn's courtroom tactics influenced Trump, leading him to seek Cohn's advice on various matters, including tax negotiations and a prenuptial agreement. The film illustrates how Trump's character developed through Cohn's mentorship, particularly through three key rules: attack relentlessly, deny everything, and claim victory. The narrative transitions from the 1970s to the 1980s, showcasing a role reversal between Trump and Cohn. Sebastian Stan portrays Trump, while Jeremy Strong plays Cohn. The film aims to highlight that Trump's controversial traits were rooted in his past, and it is currently being shown in theaters.

AppWizard

September 22, 2024

A veteran developer found a beta build of Half-Life in his storage unit and has made it available for anyone to download

Former game developer Chad Jessup discovered a beta version of the game Half-Life while clearing out his storage shed. The CD-ROM, labeled "Half-Life, Beta 2, Net Test 2" and dated October 20, 1998, contains unfinished levels, script alterations, and texture changes. Jessup, a former external tester for the game, shared his find on social media, and the disc image has been uploaded to the Internet Archive by videogame preservationist Reagan. Users face challenges installing the beta version, needing to delete certain files, and its multiplayer features attempt to connect to an obsolete online service. Notable changes include variations in scripting, AI behavior, models, and textures, with a significant divergence in the level "Forget About Freeman." Reagan has spent 15 hours exploring the beta build and hints at the potential for further discoveries.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

In a rare triumph for videogame discourse, God of War Ragnarok will have a setting to reduce puzzle hints on PC

Players of God of War Ragnarok expressed frustrations with the game's puzzle mechanics, particularly regarding the timing of hints from characters like Atreus and Mimir, who often provided guidance too soon. The game includes a "Puzzle Timing" setting that allows for more time to solve puzzles, but this does not affect the frequency or timing of character hints. Mila Pavlin, the lead UX designer at Sony Santa Monica, confirmed that while players can take longer with puzzles, the unsolicited advice from companions remains unchanged. The game is set to launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store on September 19.

AppWizard

September 18, 2024

EA says giving videogame characters ‘life and persistence’ outside of games with AI is a ‘profound opportunity,’ which is the kind of talk that leads to dangerous Holodeck malfunctions

Electronic Arts (EA) recently presented its plans to utilize generative AI at an investor conference, highlighting the development of innovative non-playable characters (NPCs). A notable example was a large language model-driven NPC modeled after footballer Jude Bellingham, who shared his experiences of playing at the Bernabéu Stadium. EA aims to create lifelike characters that could interact with users beyond gaming, potentially influencing areas like social media and online shopping. However, there are concerns about the practicality and emotional implications of integrating AI into daily life. Chief Strategy Officer Mihir Vaidya expressed optimism about the potential for characters to have a lasting presence beyond games.

AppWizard

August 30, 2024

Step Into Virtual Texas: Minecraft’s Stunning Replicas Of Texan Icons

A Reddit user named “AtmosphericBeats” created a 1:1 scale map of El Paso, Texas, in Minecraft, featuring landmarks like the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande. Other Texas locations recreated in Minecraft include Globe Life Park, Choctaw Stadium, the Texas Chainsaw Massacre House, and McCollum High School. UT Dallas has produced an official trailer for their campus in Minecraft, and the Alamo has also been recreated with a historical narrative. The National Videogame Museum is located in Frisco, Texas, focusing on the history of video games. The Texas Bucket List highlights ten popular destinations in the state.

AppWizard

August 3, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Bundled LEGO, world saving bears, and tower defenses

Weekend PC Game Deals highlights various gaming offers available online. Humble Store is featuring the Worlds Collide Ultimate Assembly Bundle, which includes: - LEGO Marvel Super Heroes - LEGO Batman: The Videogame - LEGO The Lord of the Rings - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - The LEGO Movie – Videogame For a higher payment, additional games include: - LEGO MARVEL's Avengers - LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes - LEGO The Hobbit - LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 - The LEGO NINJAGO Movie Video Game The complete bundle includes: - LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 - LEGO DC Super-Villains - LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham - LEGO Jurassic World - LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens - LEGO Worlds - LEGO Disney Pixar's The Incredibles - The LEGO Movie 2 Videogame Humble is also offering a digital board games collection featuring titles like Dune: Imperium and Wingspan. The Epic Games Store is giving away the free title Lumbearjack until August 8, with future freebies including CYGNI – All Guns Blazing and DNF Duel. Free events this weekend include: - WWE 2K24 trial for wrestling fans - Myth of Empires sandbox survival gameplay - Free weekend access to World of Warcraft for returning players until August 5 Steam is offering significant discounts on Tower Defense games and notable deals from publishers like THQ Nordic and tinyBuild. GOG store is providing DRM-free discounts on popular shooters, point-and-click adventures, and futuristic classics. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

July 29, 2024

PS Plus is bizarrely missing 40 games from the PC app

PS Plus Premium subscribers can stream over 800 PlayStation games on the PS Plus PC app, but as of July 2024, 40 titles are missing from the service. These missing games include Control Ultimate Edition, Doom Eternal, Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: The Definitive Edition, and Dave the Diver. The PS Plus PC app allows streaming of games from the Classics Catalog and the Game Catalog from PS Plus Extra, excluding PS5-exclusive titles. The reasons for the absence of these games remain unclear. The full list of missing titles includes: - Buzz Lightyear of Star Command - Control Ultimate Edition - Construction Simulator - Dave the Diver - Destiny 2: The Witch Queen - Doom Eternal - Dredge - Eagle Flight - Echochrome (PSP version) - For Honor - Grand Theft Auto San Andreas: The Definitive Edition - Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2 - Lego Marvel's Avengers - Life Is Strange: Before The Storm - Life is Strange 2 - MX vs ATV Legends - NBA 2K24 - Nour: Play With Your Food - Oddworld: Abe’s Odyssey (PS1 version) - Oddballers - Patapon Remastered - Rabbids Invasion: The Interactive TV Show - Raji: An Ancient Classic - Secret Neighbor - Space Junkies - Spellforce III - The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes - The Forgotten City - The Lego Ninjago Movie Videogame - The Long Dark - The Settlers: New Allies - The Witch and the Hundred Knight: Revival Edition - Thrillville - Thrillville: Off the Rails - Transference - Trials of Mana - Werewolves Within - WipEout Omega Collection - Worms World Party - Ys VIII: Lacrimose of Dana Some titles have been missing for over a year without official explanation from Sony.