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Xbox Game Pass Users Hail Day One Exclusive Game As “Insane 10/10”
AppWizard
May 3, 2026

Xbox Game Pass Users Hail Day One Exclusive Game As “Insane 10/10”

A recent addition to the Xbox Game Pass lineup, Replaced, is a 2.5D cinematic platformer developed by Sad Cat Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Released last month as a console exclusive for the Xbox Series X, it is currently not available on other platforms and retails for .99, but is accessible at no additional cost to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. The game has received significant attention on Reddit, with many praising its atmosphere and storytelling, although it holds a 4/5 star rating on the Xbox Store and an 83% approval rating on Steam. Some players have criticized its pacing, noting an average playtime of 10 to 15 hours.
Bilibili Games to release Lumi Master for mobile Android and iOS worldwide this Summer
BetaBeacon
April 24, 2026

Bilibili Games to release Lumi Master for mobile Android and iOS worldwide this Summer

Bilibili Games has announced the global release of their new mobile game, Lumi Master, which is a monster-capturing & raising RPG set to launch in summer 2026. Players can capture over 100 Lumis into cards, raise and evolve them through battles, and participate in multiplayer versus modes or trading with other players. The game will be available in multiple languages and a pre-registration campaign is ongoing with the chance to win a Nintendo Switch 2 sweepstake if 1 million registrants are reached.
Steam Game With Perfect Review Scores Finally Comes to Consoles
AppWizard
March 4, 2026

Steam Game With Perfect Review Scores Finally Comes to Consoles

Minishoot Adventures, a twin-stick shooting Metroidvania developed by SoulGame Studio, has been released on console platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PS5. Originally launched on Steam in April 2024, the game has received over 3,500 reviews, with 98% being positive, earning it the "Overwhelmingly Positive" designation. The game is priced at .99 and is also available on Xbox Game Pass.
Why Final Fantasy is now targeting PC as its "lead platform"
AppWizard
February 21, 2026

Why Final Fantasy is now targeting PC as its “lead platform”

Naoki Hamaguchi, the director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, has announced that the PC is now considered the "lead platform" for the series' development. The team creates high-quality visual assets for PC first, then scales down for less powerful systems. This approach has already been evident in the PC version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Despite the gradual expansion of PC gaming in Japan, the international market for PC gamers is growing, influencing the development team's asset creation. The PC versions of previous titles, such as Final Fantasy VII Remake, Final Fantasy XVI, and Final Fantasy XV, were released significantly later than their console counterparts, with notable delays of 19 months and over a year for various titles.
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AppWizard
February 21, 2026

Why Final Fantasy is now targeting PC as its “lead platform”

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, announced that the PC will be the “lead platform” for future installments of the Final Fantasy series. The development team is now creating visual assets targeting high-end environments on PC first, then reducing them for less powerful platforms. This strategy aims to enhance graphics quality on PC, as seen in the PC version of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The shift is influenced by the growing international PC gaming market, despite PC gaming in Japan expanding gradually. However, PC releases have historically lagged behind console launches, with significant delays noted for previous titles.
‘Let us normalize delaying games’: DayZ creator says players ‘have the power’ to tell platform holders delays are okay
AppWizard
February 19, 2026

‘Let us normalize delaying games’: DayZ creator says players ‘have the power’ to tell platform holders delays are okay

Dean Hall, the creator of DayZ, addressed the stigma around video game release delays during an AMA on Reddit. His project, Icarus, initially launched on PC in 2021, had its console release date pushed from February 26 to March 26 to allow for further refinement. Hall discussed four significant delays from his studio, RocketWerkz: the Dangerous Horizons DLC for Icarus, Stationeers in Early Access for a decade, Kitten Space Agency's public build delay, and the Icarus console version. He emphasized the importance of player support for delays, arguing that developers face pressure to meet deadlines, which can lead to a detrimental ‘crunch culture.’ Hall noted that most delays stem from a failure to achieve desired quality, often due to financial constraints. He highlighted the rigorous quality assessment process before a launch and stressed the need for transparency in communicating the reasons for delays. Icarus is available for pre-order on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and Hall advised against pre-ordering games while acknowledging its commercial necessity.
Almost 13 years since reveal, TimeSplitters Rewind is finally out: 'Sorry it took so long. We've only been making the largest free content video game ever'
AppWizard
November 24, 2025

Almost 13 years since reveal, TimeSplitters Rewind is finally out: ‘Sorry it took so long. We’ve only been making the largest free content video game ever’

TimeSplitters Rewind has been released after 13 years of development. It is a fan-driven project that serves as a remake and compilation of the original TimeSplitters trilogy, described as a "greatest hits collection" of maps, modes, leagues, challenges, and story content. The project initially started with Crytek's approval for modders to use CryEngine but faced challenges, including a shift to Unreal Engine 4 that ultimately failed due to policy violations. In 2020, the team expanded significantly after a call for assistance from art lead Cameron Williams. The project aims to enhance the original games using CryEngine to appeal to both long-time fans and a new audience.
More than half of Battlefield 6 sales are from Steam, claim analysts — blockbuster shooter sells 6.5m units, generating an estimated $350 million in revenue
AppWizard
October 17, 2025

More than half of Battlefield 6 sales are from Steam, claim analysts — blockbuster shooter sells 6.5m units, generating an estimated $350 million in revenue

Battlefield 6 has sold over 7 million copies across PC and console platforms, generating significant revenue for Electronic Arts (EA). The game has achieved a franchise-best for EA, with PC accounting for 56.7% of total sales, translating to over 0 million in revenue from more than 3.5 million copies sold on that platform. PlayStation holds a 23.7% share, while Xbox Series X/S captures 19.6%. The game has a strong daily active user base, indicating high engagement among players.
Recovering from a review bombing, tactical shooter Ready or Not has sold a massive 13m copies
AppWizard
September 8, 2025

Recovering from a review bombing, tactical shooter Ready or Not has sold a massive 13m copies

Ready or Not has sold 13 million copies since its release in Steam Early Access in December 2021. The game transitioned to console platforms on July 15, contributing three million copies to the total sales. Following content cuts to meet console ratings, the game faced negative reviews, causing its 'Recent Reviews' rating to drop to Mostly Negative. Void Interactive attributed the backlash to misconceptions and misinformation, and the game's rating has since improved to Mostly Positive, though negative reviews continue. A bug affecting texture quality was identified, but some players still report ongoing issues. Recent updates added two new difficulty modes and two additional missions.
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