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April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

AppWizard

April 17, 2025

Report: Ubisoft developing battle royale title to Apex Legends

Ubisoft is developing a new battle royale game codenamed Scout, inspired by Apex Legends, with characters resembling those from the popular title. The project aims to attract players from Apex Legends, which has seen a decline in engagement. Ubisoft previously launched Hyperscape in 2020, but it was discontinued after 18 months. The company also canceled its free-to-play shooter XDefiant, which was set for release in late 2024. Additionally, a new version of Apex Legends is in development, expected to launch after April 2026.

AppWizard

April 16, 2025

Velev dev pulls game from Steam days after launch

The studio Chaf has removed the MOBA battle royale game Velev from Steam shortly after its launch due to an inability to secure necessary funding for ongoing development. Initially, they planned to transition the game from a premium model to a free-to-play format, but later announced this was no longer feasible. All purchases have been refunded to players. Chaf acknowledged that Velev was in a premature state at launch and expressed heartbreak over stepping away from development despite the team's passion for the project.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 drops to No.2 in second week

The latest weekly sales figures from Steam show that Counter-Strike 2 is the highest grossing game, followed by Schedule 1 in second place, REPO in third, and Steam Deck in fourth. InZoi has dropped to fifth place despite surpassing one million sales. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered debuted at sixth, Monster Hunter Wilds rose to seventh, Call of Duty returned to the Top Ten, Dead by Daylight is in ninth, and Split Fiction is in tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 8th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. InZoi, Krafton 6. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, PlayStation 7. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 8. Call of Duty, Activision 9. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour 10. Split Fiction, EA

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Epic Games CEO Refutes Rumors Of FORTNITE Movie Following A MINECRAFT MOVIE Success

Insider Daniel Richtman hinted at the possibility of a Fortnite movie in a now-deleted social media post, stating that some studios have passed on the project. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney denied the rumor with a "False" response, leaving ambiguity regarding whether he was refuting the existence of a Fortnite movie or the claims about studios' hesitance. Richtman later sought clarification from Sweeney about whether Sony had passed on the opportunity to make a Fortnite movie a few years ago, but Sweeney has not addressed this follow-up. Fortnite has established itself as a cultural touchstone, influencing various aspects of entertainment and hosting in-game events with renowned artists. A Fortnite film could present a lucrative opportunity for studios, especially considering its collaborations with major franchises. A Minecraft Movie, which has had box office success despite mixed reviews, raises questions about audience interest in a Fortnite adaptation.

AppWizard

April 4, 2025

The Best PC Games to Play Right Now (Spring 2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features advanced GPUs enabling ray tracing and AI-enhanced upscaling, with tools like Unreal Engine 5 facilitating diverse game development. Platforms such as Steam and Epic Games Store host tens of thousands of titles, with over 13,000 new games launched on Steam in 2024. Notable games include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, Disco Elysium: The Final Cut, Cyberpunk 2077, Valorant, Overwatch 2, Dota 2, League of Legends, Warframe, and Apex Legends. Key trends include cross-platform compatibility, free-to-play models, and game subscription services. Optimal gaming setups typically require a mid-range processor, a GTX 1070 or better graphics card, and at least 16GB of RAM. Popular multiplayer games include Valorant and Apex Legends, while highly rated titles include Baldur’s Gate 3, Elden Ring, and Disco Elysium. Classics worth playing today include The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Portal 2.

BetaBeacon

March 31, 2025

Eight of the best Android games available to play on your cellphone

Among Us is a game set aboard an abandoned spaceship where players are part of a crew with some impostors among them. The goal is for the crew to successfully eject the impostors.

AppWizard

March 27, 2025

Best free-to-play action games on PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S | Esports News – The Times of India

Fortnite, Call of Duty: Warzone 2, Warframe, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 are five free-to-play games available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. 1. Fortnite: - Publisher: Epic Games - Features: Fast-paced gunfights, building mechanics, collaborations with pop culture icons, no-build mode, accessible battle royale and creative modes. 2. Call of Duty: Warzone 2: - Publisher: Activision - Features: Immersive battle royale experience, expansive open-world environments, tactical squad play, vehicle combat, extensive maps, diverse weapons, Gulag 2.0, crossplay capabilities. 3. Warframe: - Publisher: Digital Extremes - Features: Sci-fi gameplay, parkour mechanics, melee combat, over 50 unique Warframes, engaging PvE gameplay, abundant loot. 4. Apex Legends: - Publisher: Electronic Arts (EA) - Features: Battle royale and hero shooter elements, unique Legends with special abilities, fast-paced matches, fluid movement mechanics. 5. Destiny 2: - Publisher: Bungie - Features: Shooter and MMORPG elements, role of a Guardian, stunning visuals, solo quests, team raids, competitive PvP battles, deep storyline, variety of gameplay modes.

BetaBeacon

March 27, 2025

Android Gaming: The Best Mobile Games and Accessories in 2025

Android gaming has evolved significantly in 2025, offering console-level titles, powerful chipsets, and higher refresh rate screens.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

CHARTS: REPO rises to second place on Steam

REPO, a cooperative horror game, launched on February 26th and reached second place on Steam, behind Counter-Strike 2. Split Fiction is in third place with over two million copies sold. Monster Hunter Wilds dropped to fourth, while PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to fifth. Cyberpunk 2077 jumped 60 positions to seventh, Elden Ring rose 35 spots to eighth, Red Dead Redemption 2 re-entered the Top 100 at ninth, and Baldur's Gate 3 is in tenth place. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending March 18th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. REPO, Semiwork 3. Split Fiction, EA 4. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. Steam Deck, Valve 7. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 8. Elden Ring, Bandai Namco 9. Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar 10. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios