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Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games
AppWizard
March 13, 2026

Roblox and Minecraft players are less likely to play traditional AAA video games

Newzoo's insights indicate a shift in gaming preferences, with Roblox and Minecraft players showing distinct engagement patterns compared to traditional AAA titles. Roblox's playtime has increased by about 50% year over year, driven by viral experiences. There is significant overlap between Roblox and Minecraft players with popular live service games like Fortnite (55% overlap with Roblox, 46% with Minecraft) and Grand Theft Auto V (28% with Roblox, 25% with Minecraft). However, Roblox players are less likely to engage with traditionally popular games, such as Monster Hunter Wilds, where they are only 0.4 times as likely to play compared to average gamers. Similarly, Minecraft players show disinterest in titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Assassin's Creed: Shadows. The demographic of these players is often younger, leading to a reluctance to invest in pricier AAA games. Newzoo's research suggests that these players may continue favoring free-to-play live-service titles and sandbox games as they mature, which could impact the market dynamics significantly. Additionally, it is projected that by 2028, PC gaming revenue will exceed that of consoles, marking a notable growth in the industry.
Death Stranding 2 Official Specs Suggest It'll Run Great on Most PCs
AppWizard
February 26, 2026

Death Stranding 2 Official Specs Suggest It’ll Run Great on Most PCs

Death Stranding 2 will be available on PC starting March 19th. The minimum system requirements for the game include an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 or an AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT, an Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 processor, and 150GB of storage (SSD recommended), allowing for 1080p resolution at 30 fps on low settings. The recommended specifications for 1440p resolution at 60 fps on high settings require an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800, along with an Intel Core i7-11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor. For 4K resolution at 60 fps on very high settings, the game requires an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT. The game does not utilize ray tracing on the PS5 Pro, and support for various upscaling technologies like DLSS, XeSS, and FSR will be included in the PC version.
Newzoo: Top Games of 2025 on PC & Console
AppWizard
February 23, 2026

Newzoo: Top Games of 2025 on PC & Console

PC and Nintendo Switch are more welcoming to new intellectual properties (IPs) compared to PlayStation and Xbox. The top-selling PC game of 2025 is Battlefield 6, followed by ARC Raiders and Schedule I. New IPs like R.E.P.O. and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are also performing well on PC. In the console market, sports games dominate revenue rankings for PlayStation and Xbox, while first-party titles excel on Nintendo Switch. Indie and AA games such as Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades II, Fantasy Life i, and Tiny Bookshop are achieving impressive sales on the Switch. The top games by Monthly Active Users (MAU) include Counter-Strike 2, Roblox, and Fortnite.
Several PC games run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Android device with 16GB RAM and emulation — The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 720p
BetaBeacon
February 21, 2026

Several PC games run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Android device with 16GB RAM and emulation — The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Cyberpunk 2077 playable at 720p

PC emulation on Android is becoming more popular, with many Android gamers finding it to be a viable option. ETA Prime showcased the capabilities of PC emulation on Android by running games like GTA V, Left 4 Dead 2, The Witcher 3, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Marvel Cosmic Invasion, and Cyberpunk 2077 on various Android devices. GameHub, an app available on the Google Play Store, makes it easy to play PC games on Android by leveraging Valve's Proton compatibility layer.
Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games
AppWizard
February 13, 2026

Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games

Steam's latest Client Beta patch notes introduce a feature that allows reviewers to include their system specifications with their reviews. This aims to enhance transparency and help potential buyers understand how hardware differences may affect gameplay experiences. Previously, reviewers had to voluntarily disclose their system specs, which was uncommon. The new feature will enable users to see a reviewer's hardware, aiding in the assessment of performance issues. It is unclear whether Steam will use its Hardware Survey data to auto-populate user specifications or if users will need to input their components manually. The feature will be optional, allowing users to keep their hardware details private if desired.
Steam Machine release date speculation, specs and latest news
AppWizard
January 9, 2026

Steam Machine release date speculation, specs and latest news

Valve is set to launch the Steam Machine in early 2026, potentially up to April 2026, though delays may occur due to a RAM crisis affecting component prices. Pre-orders are currently unavailable, but customers can add it to their Steam wishlist for notifications. The Steam Machine is a PC-hybrid console, running SteamOS, and offers a desktop environment for flexibility. It has performance specifications between the Xbox Series S and PlayStation 5, with 16GB of system memory and 8GB of video memory. Key specifications include a semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU, semi-custom AMD RDNA3 GPU, and storage options of 512GB or 2TB NVMe SSD. The Steam Machine will come with a Steam Controller, featuring standard controls and enhanced precision through dual trackpads and a gyroscope.
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