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July 24, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 will no longer cost $80 as Microsoft backs away from plans to follow Nintendo’s lead

Obsidian Entertainment has adjusted the price of its RPG, The Outer Worlds 2, after public feedback regarding its initial pricing. The studio communicated with fans via their Bluesky account, indicating a commitment to fair pricing and collaboration with partners for the revision. The gaming industry has seen fluctuations in major title prices, with Microsoft maintaining its strategy of keeping full-priced holiday releases consistent. Obsidian's other title, Avowed, launched at a similar price point and was available through Game Pass, while it was discounted during the Steam Summer Sale. Some publishers have opted for lower price points for new titles to attract gamers seeking quality experiences without premium costs.

AppWizard

July 11, 2025

EA Sports FC 25 Tops the Swiss Charts, Minecraft Takes 2nd, Death Stranding 2 Falls to 3rd

EA Sports FC 25 is the top game in the Swiss gaming charts for the 27th week of 2025, followed by Minecraft in second place and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach in third. Nintendo titles occupy the fourth to seventh positions, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Kart World, The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, and Super Mario Party Jamboree. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild has risen to eighth place, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has dropped to ninth. Hogwarts Legacy is in tenth place. The current top 10 best-selling games in Switzerland are: 1. EA Sports FC 25 2. Minecraft 3. Death Stranding 2: On The Beach 4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 5. Mario Kart World 6. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 7. Super Mario Party Jamboree 8. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 9. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 10. Hogwarts Legacy

AppWizard

July 1, 2025

CHARTS: Peak rises to No.3 on Steam

Peak is the third highest-grossing title on Steam, having sold over two million copies in nine days since its launch. Counter-Strike 2 is the top game of the week, while the Steam Deck has moved up to second place. Cyberpunk 2077 has re-entered the Top Ten at fourth place due to a 65 percent price reduction, rising 77 spots. PUBG: Battlegrounds is in sixth place, and Dead by Daylight has dropped to seventh. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is now in eighth place after a ten percent price cut, and Apex Legends has improved its ranking by 13 spots to ninth. Dune: Awakening is in tenth place after slipping seven spots. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 1st includes: Counter-Strike 2, Steam Deck, Peak, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Dead by Daylight, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Apex Legends, and Dune: Awakening.

AppWizard

June 29, 2025

Minecraft Remains in 1st on the Swiss Charts, RAIDOU Remastered Debuts in 9th

Minecraft is the top-selling game in Switzerland for the 25th week of 2025. RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army debuted in ninth place. EA Sports FC 25, Mario Kart World, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe are in second, third, and fourth places, respectively. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is in fifth place, while The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom is sixth and The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is seventh. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is in eighth place, and Cyberpunk 2077 is in tenth place. The top 10 best-selling games in Switzerland are: 1. Minecraft 2. EA Sports FC 25 3. Mario Kart World 4. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe 5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 6. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom 7. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 8. Super Mario Bros. Wonder 9. RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army - NEW 10. Cyberpunk 2077

AppWizard

June 7, 2025

‘I grew up playing Halo, I’m tired of playing the same Call of Duty every year, and I wish we could have Titanfall 3!’: Splitgate 2 boss slams the state of shooters as he surprise launches a battle royale mode

Ian Proulx, CEO of 1047 Games, announced at the Summer Game Fest that Splitgate 2 now features a battle royale mode, available for players immediately. This new mode has been anticipated by the gaming community, and Proulx noted the game's evolution while expressing nostalgia for classic round-based modes. The integration of portals into the battle royale format aims to provide a unique gameplay experience.

AppWizard

May 2, 2025

‘The Minecraft Movie’ Tops $825 Million As Biggest Blockbuster Of 2025

The Minecraft Movie has grossed over million as it heads into the weekend, solidifying its position as a leading film in 2025. In its fourth weekend, it has earned more than 0 million globally, with approximately million from international markets and nearly million from domestic audiences. Projections for the fifth weekend suggest a global take of to million, pushing its total earnings beyond 0 million. The film maintains its position at #5 in the box office rankings after a month of release. The success is attributed to the artistry of the Wētā FX team, effective marketing strategies by Warner Bros., and a balance of tone and pacing that appeals to both fans and general audiences. The film is expected to retain its title as 2025’s highest-grossing film until Jurassic World: Rebirth is released, with potential earnings exceeding 0 million by the end of its theatrical run.

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 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.

Winsage

April 2, 2025

Forget Satya Nadella’s Windows Phone fumble, Bill Gates’ “greatest mistake of all time” cost Microsoft $400 billion

CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged a strategic error in discontinuing the Windows Phone during its peak popularity. Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, identified his greatest mistake as failing to dominate the mobile space, which allowed Android to take the lead. Gates attributed this failure to his mismanagement and antitrust challenges that hindered Microsoft's growth. Android, acquired by Google in 2005 and launched in 2008, is now the world's most popular operating system, holding a market share of 45.53%, compared to Windows' 25.36%. Gates conceded that Microsoft's missed opportunity in the mobile sector could have positioned the company as a leader. Rich Miner, co-founder of Android, criticized Gates for his misplaced lamentations regarding Microsoft's mobile missteps.

AppWizard

April 1, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 shoots its way to Steam No.1

Schedule 1 by TVGS has become the top game on Steam for the past week since its launch on March 24th. Counter-Strike 2 by Valve is in second place, while Inzoi by Krafton ranks third. REPO has dropped to fourth, The First Berserker: Khazan is fifth, Steam Deck is sixth, Assassin's Creed Shadows is seventh, Split Fiction is eighth, Monster Hunter Wilds is ninth, and Apex Legends rounds out the top ten.