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AppWizard
April 19, 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
August 22, 2024
Lead character designer Jon Weisnewski announced the launch of Concord, a hero shooter developed by Firewalk Studios for approximately eight years, with Weisnewski involved for nearly five years. Players who participated in the closed beta reported a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism, praising the game's gun mechanics and character uniqueness but expressing concerns about its marketing and potential failure. Concord will officially launch tomorrow at a price of £35, featuring six modes, 12 maps, and 16 characters, with plans for an expanded roster starting in October and further updates in January and April.
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