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December 24, 2024

Steam’s Best of the Year highlights the top-selling and most-played games of 2024

Steam's annual Best of The Year feature for 2024 showcases top-selling games organized into categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Platinum category includes standout releases such as Space Marine 2, Helldivers 2, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3. Free-to-play titles like Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 also contribute to this group. Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback in the Gold category with a Very Positive rating. The Silver group features Dragon's Dogma 2, Diablo IV, and Stalker 2, which sold a million units within two days of its launch. The Bronze category includes budget-friendly titles like Balatro, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and No Man's Sky. Every game from last year's Platinum category is present in 2024, except for Starfield. Steam tracks peak concurrent players, with titles like Black Myth, Elden Ring, and Path of Exile 2 reaching 450,000 or more players. Popular Steam Deck games include Balatro, Dave the Diver, and Hades, while new releases like Manor Lords and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are in the Platinum section.

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December 23, 2024

The 15 best PC games of 2024: From Indy to Kratos, samurai to outlaws, and everything in between

In 2024, the PC gaming landscape thrived due to the resolution of component shortages, the popularity of cloud gaming, and the rise of PC gaming handhelds. A diverse range of games was released, including indie titles and AAA adventures, along with remakes and remasters of classics. The top PC games of 2024 included: 1. Thank Goodness You're Here! 2. Helldivers 2 3. Indiana Jones and The Great Circle 4. Red Dead Redemption 5. Star Wars: Outlaws 6. Balatro 7. Animal Well 8. Fallout: London 9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 10. Dragon Age: The Veilguard 11. Silent Hill 2 12. God of War: Ragnarok 13. Black Myth: Wukong 14. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 15. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut The gaming rig used featured an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, Intel Core i5-13600K CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM, and an Asus ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI motherboard.

Winsage

December 20, 2024

Microsoft confirms ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Windows 11 — here’s how to turn them off

Windows 11 users have been receiving notifications, including ads for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Microsoft Defender. These notifications are classified as "notifications" by Microsoft, and users who haven't opted out of certain ad settings may see a "Buy Now" button for the game's Vault Edition. Microsoft Defender is free on Windows 11 but requires a paid subscription to Microsoft 365 for full functionality. The promotion of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 through push notifications has received mixed reactions, with some users expressing discomfort. Advertising in Windows 11 has been a growing concern, and there is a guide available to help users disable ads, including those for the game and Microsoft Defender. To block these specific ads, users can navigate to Settings > System > Notifications and toggle off "Get tips and suggestions when using Windows."

AppWizard

December 20, 2024

Steam’s Big Xmas Sale Is Live And Here Are The Best Deals

The Steam Winter Sale has started, running until January 2, offering discounts on various games. Popular titles on sale include Animal Well, Call of Duty, Star Wars Outlaws, Dead Space, and Mass Effect. Two lists of games are provided: one for games released in 2024 and another for older games released before this year. Games Released in 2024 include: - Animal Well - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster - Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Dragon’s Dogma 2 - Frostpunk 2 - Helldivers 2 - Little Kitty Big City - Metaphor: Refantazio - Pacific Drive - Silent Hill 2 - Stalker 2 - Star Wars Outlaws - Sulfur - Thank Goodness Your Here - Tiny Glade - Tomb Raider I-II-III Remastered - UFO 50 - Warhammer: Space Marine 2 Older Games (Released Before 2024) include: - A Way Out - Ace Combat 7 - Days Gone - Dead Space - Diablo IV - Dredge - GTA IV and the Episodes from Liberty City - It Takes Two - Mad Max - Mass Effect Andromeda - Mass Effect Legendary Edition - Metro Exodus - Rainbow Six Siege - Resident Evil VII - South Park: The Stick of Truth - Spider-Man Remastered - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order - Stardew Valley - Titanfall 2

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

The Game Awards 2024 results: All the winners

The Game Awards celebrated its tenth anniversary with major announcements and awards. Highlights included the reveal of a new Witcher title, a spinoff of Elden Ring, and a first look at Borderlands 4. Astro Bot won four awards, including Game of the Year, while Metaphor: Refantazio and Balatro each won three awards. Baldur's Gate 3 was recognized for Best Community Support. Key award winners: - Best Fighting Game: Tekken 8 - Best VR/AR Game: Batman: Arkham Shadow - Best Esports Game: League of Legends - Best Esports Athlete: Faker (Lee Sang-hyeok) - Best Esports Team: T1 (League of Legends) - Games for Impact: Neva - Innovation in Accessibility: Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Best Family Game: Astro Bot - Best Performance: Melina Juergens (Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2) - Best Action Game: Black Myth: Wukong - Most Anticipated Game: Grand Theft Auto 6 - Best Multiplayer Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Game Direction: Astro Bot - Best Action Adventure Game: Astro Bot - Content Creator of the Year: Caseoh - Best Sports/Racing Game: EA Sports FC 25 - Best Sim/Strategy Game: Frostpunk 2 - Best Ongoing Game: Helldivers 2 - Best Adaptation: Fallout - Best Score and Music: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - Best Independent Game: Balatro - Best Debut Indie Game: Balatro - Best Mobile Game: Balatro - Best Audio Design: Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - Game Changer: Amir Satvat - Players' Voice: Black Myth: Wukong

AppWizard

December 14, 2024

Weekend PC Game Deals: Daily encore bundles, nominee discounts, and more

The Humble Store is offering encore events featuring popular bundles such as Sci-Fi Shooters, Disney Classics, Metroidvania Mania, and Deckbuilders for a limited time. The Epic Games Store has launched holiday promotions, including a free copy of The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, available until December 19. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is offering a week-long trial on Steam until December 20, focusing on multiplayer features. The GOG store's Winter Sale includes discounts on over 6,000 DRM-free titles and a giveaway for The Whispered World: Special Edition. Availability and pricing may vary by region.

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December 10, 2024

CHARTS: Path of Exile 2 debuts at Steam No.1

Path of Exile 2 has become the highest-grossing game on Steam after entering Early Access, rising seven spots. Counter-Strike 2 and Steam Deck have dropped to second and third places, respectively. Marvel Rivals debuted at fourth place, while PUBG: Battlegrounds fell to fifth. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle entered at sixth, and Throne and Liberty re-entered the Top Ten at seventh. Euro Truck Simulator 2 climbed 40 places to eighth due to a 75 percent price reduction. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 dropped to ninth, and Dota 2 is in tenth place. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending December 10th is as follows: 1. Path of Exile 2, Grinding Gear Games 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Bethesda 7. Throne and Liberty, Amazon 8. Euro Truck Simulator 2, SCS Software 9. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision 10. Dota 2, Valve

AppWizard

December 5, 2024

Intel releases new GPU driver with fixes for Minecraft and CoD Black Ops 6

Intel has released WHQL driver version 32.0.101.6314 for various graphics cards and processors with integrated graphics. The update addresses performance issues in applications like Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Studio, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and Minecraft Bedrock Edition. Specific concerns include: - Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products: Performance in DaVinci Resolve Studio may not meet expectations on certain workloads. - Intel Core Ultra (Series 1 and 2) with built-in Intel Arc GPUs: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (DX12) may show texture corruption on water surfaces. - Minecraft Bedrock (DX12) may display texture corruption when altering anti-aliasing settings. Ongoing issues include: - Intel Arc A-Series Graphics Products: - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (DX12) may present darker shadows in specific campaign scenarios. - Topaz Video AI could encounter errors during video exports. - Topaz Gigapixel AI may experience intermittent crashes during exports. - Intel Core Ultra Series 1: - SPECworkstation3.1 might exhibit system instability. - PugetBench for DaVinci Resolve Studio V19 may show intermittent errors. - DaVinci Resolve Studio v19.0 could face rendering issues. - Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (DX12) may display flickering corruption. - Intel Core Ultra Series 2: - Adobe Premiere Pro may produce corrupted output videos after 8K AV1 encodes. - DaVinci Resolve Studio v19.0 may encounter rendering issues. - Star Wars Outlaws (DX12) may sporadically crash. The driver is compatible with 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 and supports various Intel graphics products, including discrete and integrated GPUs. The driver can be downloaded from Intel's official website.

AppWizard

December 3, 2024

CHARTS: Counter-Strike 2 reclaims No.1 spot on Steam

Counter-Strike 2 has reclaimed its position as the highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending December 3rd, following a brief period where Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl held the top spot but has since dropped to tenth place. The recent Steam Sale has influenced game rankings, bringing older titles back into focus and affecting newer releases. The Steam Deck has climbed one position due to a price reduction. The top ten games on Steam for the week include: 1. Counter-Strike 2 - Valve 2. Steam Deck - Valve 3. PUBG: Battlegrounds - Krafton 4. Cyberpunk 2077 - CD Projekt 5. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 - Activision 6. Apex Legends - EA 7. Baldur's Gate 3 - Larian Studios 8. Path of Exile 2 - Grinding Gear Games 9. EA Sports FC 25 - EA 10. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl - GSC Game World

AppWizard

December 2, 2024

Best multiplayer games on PC Game Pass right now

Dexerto has curated a selection of multiplayer games available on PC Game Pass, including: - Sea of Thieves: A dynamic multiplayer adventure with seasonal updates and various quests. - Age of Mythology: Retold: A revitalized classic with enhanced visuals and new units. - Among Us: A social deduction game focused on trust and betrayal. - Rainbow Six Siege: A tactical first-person shooter emphasizing strategy and skill. - It Takes Two: A cooperative game designed for two players with a rich narrative. - Forza Horizon 5: A racing game featuring a vibrant festival and co-op races. - Dead by Daylight: A survival horror game with iconic characters and unique gameplay. - Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: A fast-paced shooter with an innovative omnimovement system. - Minecraft: A sandbox adventure for building, exploring, and surviving together. - Halo: The Master Chief Collection: A remastered collection of the first six Halo games. - Overwatch 2: A hero shooter with a diverse cast and engaging gameplay. - Diablo IV: An action RPG with multiplayer elements and spontaneous encounters. - Valorant: A tactical shooter combining character abilities with classic FPS mechanics. - League of Legends: A competitive MOBA with over 150 champions.