Tomorrow marks the return of the highly anticipated PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted, an event that promises to illuminate the vast landscape of new and upcoming PC games. With an astonishing 14,000 titles having graced Steam in 2024 alone, this year’s countdown will highlight the 25 Most Wanted games, as curated by a select group known as The Council. This esteemed panel, often shrouded in mystery, comprises notable figures from the gaming industry, including the legendary Brenda and John Romero, Dave Oshry from New Blood Interactive, and Tanya X. Short of Kitfox Games, alongside trusted streamers and content creators like CohhCarnage, Missmikkaa, and DansGaming.
The Selection Process
The Council undertakes the formidable task of sifting through a pool of 100 nominees, representing a diverse array of genres, styles, and levels of creativity. Their votes will determine which upcoming titles deserve the spotlight, ensuring that gamers are well-informed about the most exciting prospects on the horizon.
The event will be accessible across multiple platforms, including Twitch, YouTube, Ginx, Steam, and China’s Bilibili. Viewers can expect dedicated streams featuring localized subtitles in various languages such as English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Japanese, French, Korean, German, as well as American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL). All broadcasts will be available on PC Gamer’s YouTube channel.
Engagement with the Community
In addition to the main event, a host of co-streamers, including Esfand, MissMikkaa, CohhCarnage, DieHardDiva, Elajjaz, GRONKH, XopO, and SodaPoppin, will be sharing their live reactions to the countdown and game reveals. This interactive element enhances the experience, allowing fans to engage with their favorite personalities while discovering new titles.
For those eager for a sneak peek, PC Gamer’s Bluesky and X accounts have been buzzing with playful teasers about the games and developers set to be featured during the show. This build-up adds an extra layer of excitement as the community anticipates what’s to come.
