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December 29, 2025

Granblue Fantasy PC Version Heading to Steam Worldwide

Cygames announced that Granblue Fantasy will launch an English version on Steam on March 10, 2026. This release will be independent of the existing browser and mobile versions, and accounts from those platforms will not carry over. The English version has previously been accessible through various means, but this will be the first official availability in specific regions. The new PC version may allow for faster content updates, although immediate access to upcoming collaborations, like the Evangelion crossover, is uncertain.

BetaBeacon

December 17, 2025

The Best Mobile Games Of 2025 For iOS And Android

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a game created by Cygames that allows players to train anime horse girls at Tracen Academy to compete in the URA Finale competition. Each horse girl has their own story and goals, and players must train them properly to help them achieve their dreams. The game features voice acting, animations, music, and mechanics that make it stand out, and the excitement of watching close races adds to the overall experience.

AppWizard

December 6, 2025

Established sports franchises lost ground to newcomers on PC in 2025

In 2025, PC gaming has seen a resurgence in sports titles, with notable trends emerging. EA's free-to-play skateboarding game, Skate, achieved the most successful launch of any sports game on Steam this year, peaking at 134,901 concurrent users (CCU) but has since dropped to weekly peaks of 8,000 to 10,000 CCU. EA Sports FC 26 peaked at 100,283 CCU, lower than its predecessors, and maintains weekend peaks of 60,000 to 80,000 CCU. Rematch peaked at 92,841 CCU but has only retained around 4,000 players during peak times. Umamusume: Pretty Derby reached 87,453 CCU globally and attracts 17,000 to 20,000 PC players each weekend. Football Manager 26 launched with 84,909 CCU and maintains weekend peaks of around 60,000 CCU. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road achieved 52,795 CCU with a user rating of 90 percent. NBA 2K26 peaked at 32,081 CCU, down over 20,000 from its predecessor, while F1 25 peaked at 22,595 CCU. Madden NFL 26 peaked at 6,600 CCU, while Madden NFL 24 remains the most popular entry with 9,526 CCU.

AppWizard

August 19, 2025

CHARTS: PUBG back at No.1 on Steam

PUBG: Battlegrounds has reclaimed the top position as the highest-grossing game on Steam, rising 13 spots. Counter-Strike 2 has slipped to second place. Peak has climbed to No. 3. Valve's Steam Deck is at No. 4, while Battlefield 6 has dropped to No. 5. Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition debuted at No. 6. Cyberpunk 2077 fell to No. 7. Marvel Rivals dropped to No. 8, and Umamusume: Pretty Derby rose to No. 9. Rust is at No. 10. The rankings are for the week ending August 19th.

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.

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.

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."

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

BetaBeacon

September 17, 2024

List of gacha games that were adapted to anime

King's Raid is a RPG game that has faced issues with updates, but has a new addition called Successors of the Will that focuses on the original ensemble cast and their adventures to subdue evil-doers threatening peace in Orvelia.

BetaBeacon

June 26, 2024

Umamusume: Pretty Derby – English version announced

Cygames has announced plans to release an English version of the game Umamusume: Pretty Derby for iOS and Android platforms. The game was originally launched in Japan on February 24, 2021 and quickly gained popularity. An official English website, Twitter account, and YouTube channel have also been launched to cater to the growing international fanbase.