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Games that try to sneak bots into multiplayer matches are automatically trash
AppWizard
August 7, 2025

Games that try to sneak bots into multiplayer matches are automatically trash

Morgan Park discusses the controversial presence of bots in multiplayer gaming and their impact on player experience and game integrity. In titles like Fortnite, an analysis showed that up to 90% of players in a typical lobby could be bots, leading to a false sense of security for seasoned players. In NetEase’s Marvel Rivals, players report being matched with bot-filled games after losing two consecutive matches, which undermines competition and misleads players about their skills. Some publishers exploit bots for dubious purposes, while others, like Rainbow Six Siege and Call of Duty, label bots and restrict their use to practice modes, promoting transparency and maintaining competitive integrity. The gaming community is encouraged to share experiences regarding the presence of bots.
CHARTS: Battlefield 6 pre-orders shoot to No.3 on Steam
AppWizard
August 6, 2025

CHARTS: Battlefield 6 pre-orders shoot to No.3 on Steam

Pre-orders for Battlefield 6 became the third highest-grossing item on Steam last week. The game is set to release on October 10th and marks a return to the modern warfare aesthetic seen in Battlefield 3 and 4. Counter-Strike 2 was the highest-grossing title on Steam, followed by Grounded 2 in second place. The Steam Deck dropped to fourth, while PUBG: Battlegrounds fell to fifth. Titan Quest 2 secured sixth place after selling over 300,000 copies since its Early Access launch. Dead by Daylight rose to seventh due to a 60 percent price reduction. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 5th included: Counter-Strike 2, Grounded 2, Battlefield 6, Steam Deck, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Titan Quest 2, Dead by Daylight, Peak, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, and Marvel Rivals.
CHARTS: Edge of Fate expansion bumps Destiny 2 to No.3 on Steam
AppWizard
July 22, 2025

CHARTS: Edge of Fate expansion bumps Destiny 2 to No.3 on Steam

Destiny 2 climbed five positions to secure the No. 3 spot on Steam following the launch of its expansion, The Edge of Fate, on July 15th. Counter-Strike 2 is the highest-grossing title on Steam, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose 11 spots to No. 4 due to a 60 percent discount. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond climbed 74 positions to No. 9 after releasing new content. Marvel Rivals rose to No. 5, while Steam Deck dropped to No. 6. Peak remained at No. 7, and Apex Legends climbed to No. 8 after a mid-season patch. RimWorld dropped to No. 10. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 22nd includes: Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Destiny 2, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Marvel Rivals, Steam Deck, Peak, Apex Legends, Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, and RimWorld.
CHARTS: New DLC brings RimWorld back to Steam Top Ten
AppWizard
July 16, 2025

CHARTS: New DLC brings RimWorld back to Steam Top Ten

Management simulation game RimWorld has returned to the Steam Top Ten, reaching No. 3 after a 58-position surge due to the launch of its Odyssey DLC and a 20 percent discount. The Odyssey DLC became the fifth highest-selling title for the week. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending July 15th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 3. RimWorld, Ludeon Studios 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. RimWorld - Odyssey, Ludeon Studios 6. Marvel Rivals, NetEase 7. Peak, Aggro Crab 8. Destiny 2, Bungie 9. Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase 10. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive
New Steam Game Is a Hit With a 95 Review Score And It's Free
AppWizard
July 5, 2025

New Steam Game Is a Hit With a 95 Review Score And It’s Free

Umamusume: Pretty Derby, developed by Cygames, has received an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating on Steam, with 95 percent of 6,714 user reviews indicating satisfaction. It ranks sixth among free titles and is among the top 20 most downloaded games on the platform. The game features characters called Umamusume, who participate in races, and players act as trainers to guide them. The main storyline takes approximately six hours to complete, but many players engage for much longer. It operates on a gacha model, allowing for free play with optional microtransactions. Compatibility issues may arise for Steam Deck users, as the game's status is marked as "Unknown."
CHARTS: Peak rises to No.3 on Steam
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.
Pterodactyl is my favorite way to manage self-hosted game servers, and no other tool comes close
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

Pterodactyl is my favorite way to manage self-hosted game servers, and no other tool comes close

Self-hosting game servers is more performance-efficient and cost-effective compared to commercial providers. Pterodactyl is a game-server management tool that supports various core games like Minecraft, Counter-Strike, and Garry's Mod, and allows for easy deployment through its two components: the panel and "Wings." Community-created "Eggs" enable users to host servers for specific games quickly. The setup process can be intricate, but tools like Proxmox helper scripts can assist. Deploying a server involves allocating necessary ports, and Pterodactyl simplifies configuration for various games. It provides an intuitive user interface and allows for remote management through port forwarding.
CHARTS: Rematch debuts at No.2 on Steam in another victory for Kepler
AppWizard
June 26, 2025

CHARTS: Rematch debuts at No.2 on Steam in another victory for Kepler

Kepler Interactive launched its football game, Rematch, on June 19th, debuting at No. 2 on Steam. The game was developed by Sloclap, known for Absolver (2017) and Sifu (2021). Earlier in the year, Kepler Interactive released Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which has sold over 3.3 million copies. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending June 24th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2 2. Rematch 3. Dune: Awakening 4. Dead by Daylight 5. Peak 6. PUBG: Battlegrounds 7. Steam Deck 8. Stellar Blade 9. Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond 10. Black Myth: Wukong
The Best Android Games for 2025
BetaBeacon
June 23, 2025

The Best Android Games for 2025

The highest downloaded mobile game in the world as of April 2025 is Block Blast, with over 500 million downloads.
CHARTS: Stellar Blade debuts at No.3 on Steam
AppWizard
June 17, 2025

CHARTS: Stellar Blade debuts at No.3 on Steam

Stellar Blade is the third highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending June 17th, having sold over one million copies on PC and contributing to total sales exceeding three million units across all platforms. Counter-Strike 2 is the top title on Steam, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. Dune: Awakening has dropped to fourth, while Steam Deck remains in fifth. Elden Ring Nightreign is sixth, Rematch has risen to seventh, Helldivers 2 is eighth, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is ninth, and Marvel Rivals is tenth.
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