visual upgrades

AppWizard
July 5, 2025
Bandai Namco announced that the Next-Gen Update for the PC version of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will be released on July 17, 2023. This update is a free upgrade for existing owners and includes visual enhancements such as improved lighting, vegetation, water effects, and higher-quality textures. The game originally launched on PC in 2020 and was well-received for its performance, with minimal stuttering and proper keyboard and mouse support. The update brings the PC version in line with enhancements previously made for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S in January 2023.
AppWizard
June 28, 2025
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will receive an enhanced edition on August 12, featuring improved graphics, including a new "very high" graphics setting. The update will reintroduce the Dark Rot mechanic from the first game, which grows with each death and can lead to losing all progress if it reaches Senua's head. The enhanced edition will be Steam Deck Verified and will include improvements to the photo mode and developer commentary. Critics have noted concerns about the game's focus on gameplay mechanics and Senua's character feeling disconnected from the story.
AppWizard
June 19, 2025
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell, released in 2002, has an unofficial mod called Enhanced Splinter Cell that revitalizes the game with quality-of-life improvements and restored content. The mod enhances lighting effects, allows customization of Sam Fisher's outfit, and incorporates dgVoodoo2 for modern compatibility. It introduces gameplay tweaks such as easier inventory access, HUD toggling, adjustable movement speed, and a new crouch mechanic. Additionally, it includes two previously cut missions, Nuclear Power Plant and Severonickel, along with updated cutscenes for the Kalinatek mission and the new missions. Enhanced Splinter Cell is recommended for players wanting to experience the classic on modern hardware.
Winsage
June 14, 2025
Microsoft has released new builds for Windows 11 and Windows 10 for Insiders on the Release Preview Channel, focusing on user experience improvements, especially for European Union users. The Settings app has been updated to enhance the default app settings, allowing the “Set Default” button to automatically associate additional file and link types with the newly designated default browser, which will be pinned to the Taskbar and Start menu unless opted out. A new one-click button for browsers has also been added to simplify changing the default app for opening PDF files, addressing previous concerns about Microsoft Edge being set as the default for PDFs. Windows 11's latest build 23H2 (22631.5545) introduces a visual preview feature in the Windows Share window, allowing users to see a representation when sharing links or web content. This update also resolves a performance issue that caused the Windows Search box to take over 10 seconds to load.
AppWizard
June 12, 2025
Mojang has announced the release of two updates for Minecraft: Vibrant Visuals and Chase the Skies, scheduled for June 17. The Vibrant Visuals update includes graphic improvements such as reflective water, dynamic fog, and glittering waterfalls. The Chase the Skies update introduces flying mounts, happy ghasts, and additional gameplay features.
AppWizard
April 26, 2025
French publisher Microids has released a polished remake of its 1999 classic, Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy, originally created by Benoît Sokal. The game features a nameless journalist on a quest to return the last egg of a rare giant bird to its habitat. The remake includes significant visual upgrades and aims to provide a new experience while honoring the original. However, the future of the Syberia series is uncertain following Sokal's death and the recent layoffs of Microids' Paris team, which was responsible for both the Syberia: The World Before and the Amerzone remake. Amerzone – The Explorer's Legacy is priced at £35, with a demo available on its Steam page.
AppWizard
April 22, 2025
Bethesda unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, which quickly became a top seller on Steam, surpassing Counter-Strike 2. The remastered version is available on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Game Pass Ultimate subscribers able to download it for free. The game features enhancements such as an improved user interface, enemy scaling, 4K resolution, and 60fps gameplay. Positive reviews have emerged, with players expressing excitement and satisfaction.
AppWizard
April 22, 2025
Samsung is set to introduce One UI 8, featuring a new weather app with 3D avatars that respond to weather forecasts and include accessories like jackets and umbrellas. The app will have improved animations and backgrounds while maintaining a familiar structure. One UI 7 has begun rolling out in regions such as Korea, the U.S., and the U.K., but users in India and Germany are still waiting for the update. It is unclear why the new weather app will not be included in One UI 7.
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