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The Familiar Magazine on Windows Pc

Developed By: Beamdog

License: Free

Rating: 4,7/5 - 41 votes

Last Updated: December 28, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.1
Size 2.9 MB
Release Date January 26, 23
Category Entertainment Apps

App Permissions:
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming. [see more (8)]

What's New:
Background crash fix causing a "no internet connection" error messageMinor Bug fixes to magazine pages based on user reports [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Familiar magazine is your official mobile source for all-things Beamdog and CRPG. This free app for iPhone or iPad has everything you want to know about Baldur’s Gate, Siege of... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download The Familiar Magazine and install on Windows PC. The Familiar Magazine is free Entertainment app, developed by Beamdog. Latest version of The Familiar Magazine is 1.1, was released on 2023-01-26 (updated on 2023-12-28). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of The Familiar Magazine is 4,7. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 41 users, 34 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install The Familiar Magazine on Windows?

Instruction on how to install The Familiar Magazine on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install The Familiar Magazine on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install The Familiar Magazine using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "The Familiar Magazine" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install The Familiar Magazine on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "The Familiar Magazine" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 1.1.

Download The Familiar Magazine 1.1 on Windows PC – 2.9 MB

The Familiar magazine is your official mobile source for all-things Beamdog and CRPG. This free app for iPhone or iPad has everything you want to know about Baldur’s Gate, Siege of Dragonspear and the wider industry in one easy place.

What you get:

• Beamdog exclusives
• In-depth interviews
• Video game strategies
• Concept Art
• Short stories
• Fan submissions
• Competitions

Beamdog designs, develops, and distributes cool games and The Familiar magazine digs deep into its catalogue, which includes classic video games updated for modern gamers, as well as its own in-house original content. Beamdog’s smash successes include Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition, Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition, and Icewind Dale: Enhanced Edition, which are soon to be joined by upcoming hit Baldur’s Gate: Siege of Dragonspear.

In addition to Beamdog exclusives and amazing developer and writer access that can’t be found anywhere else, you’ll find a discussion of everything that’s new (and great!) about the CRPG and MMORPG industry. Enjoy discussions with the creators and developers of some your favorite video games, such as Sword Coast Legends and Pillars of Eternity.

Welcome to issue #2 of The Familiar Magazine: Inside this special issue you'll find a raft of features on the making of Siege of Dragonspear to tide you over until the game releases on the 31st!

Beamdog reveals just what goes on behind the scenes in a special in-depth Making Of Dragonspear feature, how to build a great Collector's Edition (answer: a lot of hard work), the Art of Dragonspear with Jonathan Hill, tips and downloads for the new Shaman class, and expert strategic guidance from Alex Tomovic.

You can also relive the birth of a Baldur's Gate legend with a character spotlight on Minsc and Boo. The issue has exclusive new Forgotten Realms fiction from Andrew Foley, an interview with cover artist Tom Rhodes, plus readers' Fan Fare selections as they reveal their favorite non-companion characters.

There's even a chance to win yourself some fine loot with a Digital Deluxe version of Siege of Dragonspear up for grabs!

It's everything the dedicated Infinity Engine and CRPG fan could ever desire. We'll see you inside.
Background crash fix causing a "no internet connection" error message
Minor Bug fixes to magazine pages based on user reports
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an application to read from external storage.