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Most Popular Mobile Games (2025)
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025

Most Popular Mobile Games (2025)

Roblox was the most popular game in 2024 with 205 million downloads. Block Blast was the most popular game on iOS, while Subway Surfers was most popular on Google Play. Block Blast was the most popular game in the US and UK in 2024. Ludo King remained the most popular game in India.
Another N64 classic has been quietly ported to PC by fans
AppWizard
December 23, 2024

Another N64 classic has been quietly ported to PC by fans

An unofficial PC port of the Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64, called 'Starship,' has been released by the Harbour Masters team, who previously created PC ports for Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. The port features enhanced capabilities such as higher frame rates and ultra-widescreen resolutions, and players must use their own legally sourced ROMs to access it. The development involved reverse-engineering the original game while ensuring compliance with copyright laws. Original Star Fox programmer Dylan Cuthbert expressed hope for the franchise's future, noting the absence of a new game for eight years since Star Fox Zero on the Wii U. He discussed the game's inspirations and the importance of character development in the franchise.
40 years later, I finally beat the arcade game that financially destroyed me as a child
AppWizard
November 14, 2024

40 years later, I finally beat the arcade game that financially destroyed me as a child

In 1983, the author spent Friday nights at a local roller rink, which served as a refuge from school and chores, fostering friendships and providing a bully-free environment. The rink featured arcade games, where the author used their allowance to play classics like Spy Hunter, Pole Position, and their favorite, Tempest. The author later revisited the game Dragon's Lair on Steam in 2024, finding it frustrating despite its stunning animation. They realized their childhood failures in the game were due to a lack of skill rather than quarters. The PC version allowed repeated attempts and on-screen prompts, enabling the author to complete the game in 10 minutes, which felt anticlimactic. The author sought out a Dragon's Lair arcade cabinet but found none available, expressing a desire to confront the original game again with improved skills.
Steam Cooking Fest makes some brilliant cooking games cheaper than a snack
AppWizard
November 12, 2024

Steam Cooking Fest makes some brilliant cooking games cheaper than a snack

Steam is hosting a Cooking Fest from now until November 18, featuring a variety of cooking games, including immersive chef simulators and restaurant management simulations. Notable discounts include Venba at 50% off (£6.39), Manitas Kitchen for £5.49, Plate Up! at 66% off (£5.69), and Overcooked 2 at 75% off (£4.99). Pizza Possum is available for £3.47. The event also includes free demos and upcoming titles like Call of Boba, along with free point shop items such as an animated avatar, avatar frame, and animated sticker.
From gamer to creator: How a Malaysian founded an award-winning game design company behind ‘Postknight’ (VIDEO)
BetaBeacon
November 9, 2024

From gamer to creator: How a Malaysian founded an award-winning game design company behind ‘Postknight’ (VIDEO)

P’ng Yi Wei, a former gamer, founded the independent game studio Kurechii after winning a grant for his first game, Reachin’ Pichin. Despite initial challenges, Kurechii has grown to have 24 employees and has released successful games such as King’s League, Postknight, and Tiny Guardians. Their games incorporate Malaysian cultural elements in a subtle way through the Prism world.
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