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Former Sony exec finally says the quiet part out loud: putting PlayStation games on PC is 'almost like printing money'
AppWizard
February 21, 2025

Former Sony exec finally says the quiet part out loud: putting PlayStation games on PC is ‘almost like printing money’

Console manufacturers have historically neglected the PC platform as a revenue source. Microsoft has shifted its strategy by releasing games on PC and PlayStation, while Sony has begun to release more PS4 and PS5 titles on Steam, including the successful simultaneous launch of Helldivers 2 on both PS5 and PC. Shuhei Yoshida, a former Sony executive, indicated that he had envisioned bringing Sony games to PC earlier but faced resistance within the company. He noted that releasing games on PC could attract players to buy PlayStations in the future and highlighted the financial benefits of porting games to PC, which is cheaper than creating new titles. Yoshida also emphasized the importance of the Chinese PC gaming market, citing the success of titles like Black Myth: Wukong. He speculated on the absence of Bloodborne on PC and expressed that he would have resisted Sony's shift towards live-service games if possible.
Big Screen Heroes coming to Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025
AppWizard
December 13, 2024

Big Screen Heroes coming to Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025

Big Screen Heroes will participate in Pocket Gamer Connects (PGC) London 2025 on January 20-21, 2025. The conference will expand its focus beyond mobile gaming to include PC, console, and cross-platform innovations. PGC London 2025 will feature live demonstrations of various games, keynote talks from industry leaders, networking opportunities with hardware manufacturers and publishers, and a celebration of the Top 50 UK Game Makers. Tickets are currently available for attendees.
Rockstar teases 'absolutely mind-blowing things' in the works as Grand Theft Auto 6 wins Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards
AppWizard
November 22, 2024

Rockstar teases ‘absolutely mind-blowing things’ in the works as Grand Theft Auto 6 wins Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards

Black Myth: Wukong won the Ultimate Game of the Year award at the 42nd annual Golden Joystick Awards. Helldivers 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth each won four awards. Grand Theft Auto 6 was awarded Most Wanted Game. Satisfactory was named PC Game of the Year. The awards included various categories with winners such as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Best Storytelling, Black Myth: Wukong for Best Visual Design, and Helldivers 2 for Best Multiplayer Game. Other notable awards included Astro Bot for Best Audio Design, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for Best Game Expansion, and Another Crab’s Treasure for Best Indie Game Self Published. Team ASOBI was recognized as Studio of the Year, and the Steam Deck OLED won Best Gaming Hardware. The Best Game Adaptation award went to Fallout, while Briana White and Cody Christian won for Best Supporting Performer and Best Lead Performer, respectively. The Still Playing categories recognized Honkai: Star Rail and Minecraft. The Critics’ Choice Award was given to Helldivers 2, and Balatro received the Breakthrough Award. A recording of the event is available for viewing.
PCs Rule And Consoles Drool As Capcom Confirms A Shocking Game Sales Stat
AppWizard
October 31, 2024

PCs Rule And Consoles Drool As Capcom Confirms A Shocking Game Sales Stat

Capcom's latest financial report indicates that sales from PC games accounted for approximately 54% of their total revenue, while console game sales made up about 40%. Mobile gaming sales surpass both PC and console markets. Sony has released several exclusive titles from its PlayStation catalog onto PC, including Ghost of Tsushima and God of War. Microsoft's Game Pass service has gained popularity, bridging the gap between PC and console gaming. Projections suggest the gaming player base could exceed 3.3 billion individuals. The trend of cross-platform game availability is increasing, benefiting the overall gaming ecosystem.
GSD & GfK: PC/Console game sales in Europe increased by 20% in September'24
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

GSD & GfK: PC/Console game sales in Europe increased by 20% in September’24

In Europe, 17.6 million PC and console games were sold last month, a 20% increase from September 2023. EA Sports FC 25 was the top seller, with launch figures 2% lower than its predecessor, while its premium version saw a 10% increase in sales. The Crew 2 was second, benefiting from a promotional price of €1. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 became the fastest-selling title in its franchise's history. Astro Bot debuted with launch sales 34% higher than Sonic Frontiers and 52% better than Crash Bandicoot 4. NBA 2K25 had a 1% sales increase compared to its predecessor, while The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's physical sales were 15% lower than the 2019 remake of Link's Awakening. Harry Potter Quidditch Champions debuted at the 28th position. In hardware, 335,000 consoles were sold in September, an 18% decline from the previous year. The PS5 led sales despite a 17% drop, the Nintendo Switch had a 1.5% increase, and Xbox Series S|X sales fell by 58%. Accessory sales decreased by 2.4%, with 1.1 million units sold, and the DualSense controller was the best-seller.
Shout out to Red Dead Redemption’s PC requirements for allowing me to finally meet the recommended specs for something
AppWizard
October 10, 2024

Shout out to Red Dead Redemption’s PC requirements for allowing me to finally meet the recommended specs for something

Minimum system requirements for Red Dead Redemption on Steam: - Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system - OS: Windows 10 64-Bit - Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-4670 / AMD FX-9590 - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R7 360 - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 12 GB available space - Sound Card: Direct X Compatible Recommended system requirements: - Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system - OS: Windows 10 64-Bit - Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8500 / AMD Ryzen 5 3500X - Memory: 8 GB RAM - Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700 XT - DirectX: Version 12 - Storage: 12 GB available space - Sound Card: Direct X Compatible - Additional Notes: SSD recommended The game is set to launch on Steam on October 29th.
Voting is now open for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards, so you can help crown the PC Game of the Year
AppWizard
October 4, 2024

Voting is now open for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards, so you can help crown the PC Game of the Year

The 42nd Golden Joystick Awards invites gaming enthusiasts to vote for their favorite titles until November 1 at 4 PM PDT/7 PM EDT/11 PM GMT. Notable nominees include Ultros for Best Indie Game, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree for Best Game Expansion, and Lethal Company for Best Early Access Game. New categories introduced this year include the Still Playing awards and a refined indie game category. The awards ceremony is set for November 21 in London and will be livestreamed. Voting for the Ultimate Game of the Year will open on November 4.
Mercedes-Benz vehicles will soon stream PC games from the cloud
AppWizard
August 22, 2024

Mercedes-Benz vehicles will soon stream PC games from the cloud

Mercedes-Benz has launched an in-car gaming initiative in partnership with Boosteroid, offering over 1,000 PC games within its vehicles. This feature is available through the MBUX Entertainment Package Plus for cars equipped with the third-generation MBUX infotainment system. The Boosteroid app will allow access to popular gaming platforms like Steam and Epic Games. Users must subscribe to both Boosteroid and the MBUX package to utilize this feature, which is expected to be available in cars sold in Europe, North America, and South America by 2025. The gaming experience will only be accessible when the vehicle is parked, and users need to provide their own Bluetooth gaming controller or compatible smartphone.
Playtime ahead: The most eagerly awaited PC and Console game releases
AppWizard
August 8, 2024

Playtime ahead: The most eagerly awaited PC and Console game releases

Upcoming game releases for the next five months include: August 2024: - Black Myth: Wukong (August 20): An action-RPG based on Chinese folklore. - Concord (August 23): A hero shooter with multiplayer action and dynamic cutscenes. - Star Wars Outlaws (August 30): An action-adventure game set in the Star Wars universe. September 2024: - Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions (September 5): A sports game focused on Quidditch. - Enotria: The Last Song (September 18): A hack-and-slash action game inspired by Commedia dell’Arte. October 2024: - Silent Hill 2 Remake (October 8): A horror game that evokes nostalgia. - Sonic x Shadow Generations (October 25): A platformer featuring Sonic and Shadow. November 2024: - Slitterhead (November 8): A body horror game with mutants. - Assassin’s Creed Shadows (November 15): A stealth action adventure set in Feudal Japan. - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (November 20): A survival horror game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.
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