Awesome Gaming List

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Table of Contents

• 🔥 General
• 📰 News
• ⚙️ Tech News
• 📱 Android
• 📃 Cheats
• ℹ️ Informations
• ⚒️ Tweaker
• 🪛 Mods
• 🗣️ Communicate
• 🌐 Private Network
• 🖥️ Display
• 📹 Capture
• ⌨️ Controls
• ✨ Updates
• 🧰 Various Tools
• 🕹️ Emulators
• 🔧 Game Engines
• 🛒 Shops
• 📜 Borderlands SHiFT

General:

• Increase Perfomance on Windows – Tips and Tricks to increase the Performance on Windows.

• PCGamingWiki – The Site and its Community have attracted some of the most friendly and passionate PC Gamers motivated in helping others with their Problems.

• HowLongToBeat – Find out how long a Games will take to complete.

• Save Game World – Collects a wide Database of Savegames for different Platforms including Mac, Consoles and PC.

• Prime Gaming – Home for Gamers Every Month, get exclusive In–Game Loot, free Games, a free Subscription on Twitch.tv, PLUS everything included with Amazon Prime.

• Speedrun.com – Toolset for building Communities around speedrunning Games. Moderators can create Leaderboards, post Resources and verify Submissions by Runners.

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News:

• Kotaku – Reliable Site offering Gaming Podcasts, Reviews and Videos. Together with News Updates, Kotaku is among the first to bring its Users Leaks and Rumors from the Gaming World.

• VG247 – An Portal for People interested in the Gaming Culture, VG247 is doing exceptionally well keeping its Visitors updated with what's hot and what's not in the Gaming Industry.

• Polygon – Hosts a massive following of avid Geeks and Gamers and provides them with substantial Information to get hyped about.

• Game Informer – Trusted Source for the latest and highest rated in Video Game News, Reviews, Previews, Podcasts, Gamer Culture and Features about Gaming Platforms.

• Euro Gamer – This is one of the largest independent Gaming Websites in UK, providing thorough News, Reviews and Game Recommendations.

• IndieDB – Database for all Things related to Indie Gaming.

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Tech News:

• Guru3D – Covers Hardware such as Video Cards, Mainboards, Cooling Solutions for Overclockers, 3D Soundcards and interesting Gaming Peripherals.

• TechPowerUp – Technology Publication, on the Forefront of PC Technologies, thanks to lightning-fast News, crisp yet thorough Product Reviews and a strong Community (Forums).

• tom's Hardware – For Tech Enthusiasts of all Skill Levels. Whether you're building a PC, buying a Laptop or learning how to create Robots with your Kids, we've got comprehensive editorial Resources and a vibrant expert community to help you on your Journey.

• Wccftech – Brings you the latest from Hardware, Mobile Technology and Gaming Industries in news, Reviews, Guides and more.

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Android:

• Droid Gamers – The single Platform reporting all happenings related to Android Gaming.

• BlueStacks – Emulate the Android Environment on your PC, enhance your Gaming Experience and play your favorite Android Games on a bigger Display and control them using a Mouse or Keyboard.

• Gamers GLTool – Advanced GFX Optimizer Tool for Android Devices.

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Cheats:

• Cheatcodes – Find Cheats, Cheat Codes, Achievements, Trophies, Unlockables, Hints, Easter Eggs, Glitches and Guides.

• Cheatdb – Cheatdatabase for PC and Console Games.

Informations:

• GPU–Z – Designed for giving Users Information on their Video Cards. PC Details e.g. Memory Frequency, Core Frequency, Memory, Temperature, Fan Speeds, etc.

• CPU–Z – Gives you Information on your Computer. This Information includes your Processor Name, Number, Codename, Process, Package, Cache Levels and more.

• HWiNFO – Accurate monitoring of all System Components for actual Status and Failure Prediction. Customizable Interface with variety of Options.

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Tweaker:

• MSI Afterburner – Is one of the most popular Utilities for overclocking Graphics Cards.

• ReShade – A post–processing Injector for Games and Video Software.

• NVIDIA GeForce Experience – Capture and share Videos, Screenshots and Livestreams with Friends. Keep your Drivers up to Date and optimize your Game Settings.

• NVIDIA Profile Inspector – This Tool is used for modifying Game Profiles inside the internal Driver Database of the NVIDIA Driver.

• AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition – Designed to provide you with a clean, modern and easy-to-use Interface where you can quickly access the latest Software Features, Game Stats, Performance Reports, Driver Updates and much more.

• Razer Cortex – Enhance your Play by boosting your System Performance and discover the best Gaming Deals - all on one powerful Platform.

• Autoruns – This Utility, which has the most comprehensive Knowledge of Auto-starting Locations of any Startup Monitor, shows you what Programs are configured to run during System Bootup or Login.

• O&O ShutUp10++ – You decide how Windows 10 and 11 should respect your Privacy by deciding which unwanted Functions should be deactivated.

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Mods:

• Nexus Mods – Platform for People around the World to share their Mods and Tools freely with other Gamers so they too can enjoy their Creations.

• Moddb – Find nearly anything on this Website.

• GameBanana – Community of PC and Console Gamers who love to discuss, download and share user-created Game Content.

• Nolvus – Expand the World of Skyrim beyond the Borders of the Game to provide a larger World to explore.

• Goldberg Steam Emulator – Emulates Steam Online Features. Lets you play Games that use the Steam Multiplayer APIs on a LAN without Steam or an Internet Connection.

• Garry's Mod – Built on a modified Version of Valve's Source Engine, Garry's Mod (GMod for short) is a Physics Sandbox Game.

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Communicate:

• Discord – A modern Multiplatform VoIP Application aimed at Gamers. Its features include a beautiful UI with Support for using multiple Servers and Channels.

• TeamSpeak – Use crystal clear Sound to communicate with your Team Mates cross–platform with military–grade Security, Lag–free Performance & unparalleled Reliability and Uptime.

• Mumble – Is a free, Open Source, Low Latency, high quality Voice Chat Application.

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Private Network:

• Parsec – Connects you and your Friends to the Games you love from anywhere, on any Screen.

• LogMeIn Hamachi – Robust Virtual Private Network that enables you to establish secure Connections between multiple Computers after which you can share Files, play private Games, access Servers, Routers and Firewalls.

• Radmin VPN – Allows you to create Virtual Private Networks that acts like a LAN.

• ZeroTier One – Creates secure Networks between on Premise, Cloud, Desktop and Mobile Devices. Combines the Capabilities of VPN and SD-WAN.

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Display:

• Display Driver Uninstaller – Driver Removal Tool that can help you completely uninstall AMD/NVIDIA Graphics Card Drivers and Packages from your System, without leaving Leftovers.

• Borderless Gaming – Simple Tool that will allow you to turn your Windowed Video Games into "Fullscreen" Applications without all of the negative Side Effects.

• Flawless Widescreen – Aims to simplify craft Fixes and Patches allowing Games to function correctly in UltraWide/Surround/Eyefinity Gaming Resolutions.

• f.lux - Adjust the Color Temperature of your Gaming PC depending on the Time of Day it is and the Light Sources that you have around your Gaming Station.

• UltraMon – A Utility for Multi-Monitor Systems, designed to increase Productivity and unlock the full Potential of multiple Monitors.

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Capture:

• OBS Studio – OBS Studio is a Cross–platform, Open–source HD streaming and recording Application for capturing Footage.

• Streamlabs Desktop – Professional Software for live streaming and recording.

• ShareX – Lets you capture or record any Area of your Screen and share it with a single Press of a Key.

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Controls:

• DS4Windows – DS4Windows is an Gamepad Input Mapper and Virtual Emulator designed to use and connect your PlayStation Controller (DualShock 3/4 and DualSense 5) to a Windows 10 and 11 PC.

• SharpKeys – A Utility that manages a Registry Key that allows Windows to remap one Key to any other Key.

• SuperF4 – Kills the foreground Program when you press Ctrl + Alt + F4.

• EarTrumpet – Software to help Users better manage the Controls of their Computer's Volume.

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Updates:

• WingetUI – A Graphical User Interface to manage the most common CLI Package Managers such as Winget and Scoop.

• UCheck – UCheck Software Updater detects installed Software and Updates them automatically.

• Patch My PC – Esy-to-use Program that keeps over 300 Applications up-to-date on your Computer.

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Various Tools:

• GameSave Manager – Easily backup, restore and transfer your Gamesaves.

• Cheat Engine – Designed to help you with modifying Single Player Games without Internet Connection.

• Playnite – Open Source Video Game Library Manager with one simple Goal: To provide a unified Interface for all of your Games.

• WeMod – Thousands of free Cheats and Trainers for all your favorite Single-player PC Games.

• Moonlight – Stream your Collection of PC Games from your GameStream-compatible PC to any supported Device and play them remotely.

• Geek Uninstaller – Clean Removal Performs deep and fast scanning and removes all Leftovers.

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Emulators:

• RetroArch – Frontend for Emulators, Game Engines and Media Players. Enables you to run Classic Games on a wide Range of Computers and Consoles through its slick Graphical Interface.

• yuzu –Experimental Emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the Creators of Citra. Written in C++ with portability in Mind, with Builds actively maintained for Windows and Linux.

• Ryujinx – This Nintendo Switch Emulator aims at providing excellent Accuracy and Performance, a user-friendly Interface and consistent Builds.

• Dolphin – GameCube and the Wii Emulator. Allows PC Gamers to enjoy Games for these two Consoles in Full HD (1080p) with several Enhancements.

• m64p – An easy to use N64 Emulator available for Windows and Linux.

• Mupen64Plus – Nintendo 64 Emulator, written in the programming Languages C and C++.

• DeSmuME – Most seasoned Nintendo DS Emulator. Sports Tools designed for Hackers, Speedrunners, YouTubers and Casual Gamers.

• Visual Boy Advance - M – Game Boy and Game Boy Advance Emulator.

• redream – Dreamcast Emulator, enabling you to play your favorite Dreamcast Games in High Definition.

• Kyty – PS4 and PS5 Emulator. Graphics for PS5 is not yet implemented. It is possible to run some simple Games for PS4.

• GPCS4 – A PlayStation 4 Emulator which was just started. A Project done for Fun and for Technical Research.

• Vita3K – The World's first functional experimental Open Source PlayStation Vita Emulator for Windows and Linux.

• RPCS3 – The world's first free and Open Source PlayStation 3 Emulator/Debugger, written in C++ for Windows and Linux.

• PPSSPP – Open Source PSP Emulator for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Nintendo WiiU, Nintendo Switch, BlackBerry 10, MeeGo, Pandora, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Symbian with an increased Focus on Speed and Portability.

• PCSX2 – Emulate the PS2's Hardware, using a combination of MIPS CPU Interpreters, Recompilers and a Virtual Machine which manages Hardware States and PS2 System Memory.

• DuckStation – An Simulator/Emulator of the Sony PlayStation Console, focusing on Playability, Speed and long-term Maintainability.

• ePSXe – A PlayStation Emulator for x86-based PC Hardware with Microsoft Windows and Linux, as well as Devices running Android.

• xemu – Original Xbox Emulator for Windows, macOS and Linux.

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Game Engines:

• Unreal Engine – The World's most open and advanced real-time 3D Creation Tool.

• Unity – A Real-time 3D Development Platform for building 2D and 3D Applications.

• GODOT – Provides a huge Set of common Tools, so you can just focus on making your Game without reinventing the Wheel.

• LÖVE – Cross-platform Engine for developing 2D Video Games.

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Shops:

• Instant Gaming – Great Way towards cheaper Games, while still supporting the Developers.

• MMOGA – Wide Variety of Products in the Area of Games, Online Gaming, Virtual Currencies, Gamecards and more can be found.

• Humble – Storefront for Video Games, which grew out of its original offering of Humble Bundles, Collections of Games sold at a Price determined by the Purchaser and with a Portion of the Price going towards Charity and the Rest split between the Game Developers.

• itch.io – For Users to host, sell and download Indie Games.

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Borderlands SHiFT:

• SHiFT Code Archive – Unofficial SHiFT Code Archive.

• SHiFT – SHiFT Code Redemption. Offer in–game Rewards for a variety of Gearbox Games.

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