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AppWizard

May 1, 2025

Controversial Series Being Removed From Steam

A video game series, Leisure Suit Larry, is set to be delisted from Steam soon, with seven specific titles no longer available for purchase. These titles include: - Leisure Suit Larry – Magna Cum Laude Uncut and Uncensored - Leisure Suit Larry 1 – In the Land of the Lounge Lizards - Leisure Suit Larry 2 – Looking For Love (In Several Wrong Places) - Leisure Suit Larry 3 – Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals - Leisure Suit Larry 5 – Passionate Patti Does a Little Undercover Work - Leisure Suit Larry 6 – Shape Up Or Slip Out - Leisure Suit Larry 7 – Love for Sail Users who have already purchased these games will retain access. The more recent titles, Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Don’t Dry and Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Dry Twice, will remain available on Steam. The Leisure Suit Larry series, known for its adult-themed comedy, began in 1987 and the delisted titles represent its classic era from 1987 to 2004.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 drops to No.2 in second week

The latest weekly sales figures from Steam show that Counter-Strike 2 is the highest grossing game, followed by Schedule 1 in second place, REPO in third, and Steam Deck in fourth. InZoi has dropped to fifth place despite surpassing one million sales. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered debuted at sixth, Monster Hunter Wilds rose to seventh, Call of Duty returned to the Top Ten, Dead by Daylight is in ninth, and Split Fiction is in tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 8th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. InZoi, Krafton 6. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, PlayStation 7. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 8. Call of Duty, Activision 9. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour 10. Split Fiction, EA

AppWizard

March 29, 2025

It still makes me uneasy that my hundreds of Steam games can’t be passed on when I die, at least not without violating the EULA

Shoot Many Robots was delisted from Steam at the request of its publisher, but it remains in the owner's Steam library. Steam's terms of service classify bequeathing an account as account sharing, limiting legitimate access for others. The gaming industry is experiencing volatility with frequent shutdowns of live service games, leading to calls for prioritizing game preservation, exemplified by the 'Stop Killing Games' campaign. GOG offers DRM-free titles and allows users to bequeath their libraries to heirs with proof of death, but acknowledges the lack of legal guidance on video game preservation. There is a growing demand for more robust frameworks governing game ownership and sustainable digital alternatives for future generations.

AppWizard

March 19, 2025

Sensor Tower has acquired Video Game Insights

Sensor Tower has acquired Video Game Insights to enhance its data offerings and expand its reach into PC and console gaming, moving beyond its traditional focus on mobile gaming analytics. The financial details of the acquisition are undisclosed. This follows Sensor Tower's previous acquisition of Data.ai about a year ago. CEO Oliver Yeh expressed enthusiasm about the potential of this partnership, stating it will allow the company to provide gaming insights across mobile, PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Video Game Insights is known for delivering accurate estimates related to sales, pricing, engagement, and ratings.

AppWizard

February 27, 2025

Valve expands Steam’s Daily Deals program from 4 games to 6, also explains what Steam’s Daily Deals program is

Valve has expanded Steam's Daily Deals program from four to six featured games each day to enhance visibility and selection for users. In 2024, the program showcased 2,843 games from 1,160 developers across 68 countries, with each game typically receiving over 10 million impressions during its promotion. Daily Deals can lead to significant revenue boosts, with earnings ranging from ,000 to ,000,000, and 87% of featured games in 2024 had never been highlighted before. Eligibility for the promotion is based on customer interest, revenue momentum, and discounts, with curated promotions limited to once a year per game. Additionally, Valve introduced a "promotion recap" feature for developers to analyze their game's performance during the promotion.

AppWizard

February 24, 2025

Top 5 Websites to Download PC Games for Free in 2024

Steam is the most extensive digital distribution platform for PC games, offering robust security measures like Steam Guard protection and two-factor authentication. The Epic Games Store is known for exclusive titles and strong security protocols. GOG specializes in DRM-free gaming experiences, appealing to retro and indie game enthusiasts. Origin is EA's platform featuring a catalog of EA games and secure transaction systems. Humble Bundle allows gamers to purchase game bundles while supporting charitable causes. For safe game downloads, gamers should enable two-factor authentication, maintain updated antivirus software, examine user reviews, and stick to official platforms with established reputations.

TrendTechie

February 22, 2025

5 отличных игр, в которые вы не сможете сыграть. Почему они исчезли даже с торрентов

1. **Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game** was removed from digital storefronts in 2014 due to copyright issues and remained inaccessible until a re-release was announced by Ubisoft in 2020. 2. **P.T.**, an interactive teaser for Silent Hill, was removed from the PlayStation Network after its cancellation by Konami, making it unplayable for those who had downloaded it, with access only for those who had not deleted it. 3. **Tekken Revolution**, a free-to-play game released in 2013, had its servers shut down in 2016, rendering it unplayable. 4. **Battlefield Heroes** was closed down after becoming inundated with pay-to-win elements, despite attempts by fans to create private servers. 5. **Before Crisis: Final Fantasy VII**, released in 2004 for Japanese mobile phones, was shut down in 2018, and Square Enix stated that the original code has been lost, making it a complete loss.

BetaBeacon

February 18, 2025

Amusement Arcade Toaplan brings classic arcade games to the palm of your hand

Amusement Arcade Toaplan has released a collection of 25 classic games from the developer on iOS and Android, including shoot 'em ups and other genres. Players can enjoy arcade classic Truxton for free and design their own 3D arcade layout.

AppWizard

February 3, 2025

Silent Hill 2 drove Konami’s games revenue up 32% by Q3

Konami's video game division reported a 32 percent increase in revenue for the nine months ending December 2024, largely due to the successful remake of Silent Hill 2. The Digital Entertainment segment generated ¥228.9 billion (approximately .4 billion), with a profit of ¥80.8 billion (around million), exceeding the forecast of ¥80 billion for the financial year. This sector now accounts for 73.6 percent of Konami's total revenue, up from 68.5 percent the previous year. The Silent Hill 2 remake shipped two million copies by January 2025, and the eFootball series has over 800 million downloads.

TrendTechie

December 25, 2024

Как скачать EA FC 25 с Torrent? Можно ли получить игру бесплатно

The majority of free digital game downloads are pirated versions lacking developer protections. EA FC 25 cannot be acquired through piracy as it remains secure due to the Denuvo protection system, which has not been breached since the game's release over a month ago. Denuvo is known for its robust security, making it time-consuming and resource-intensive to crack. Additionally, many games receive downloadable content post-launch, requiring ongoing efforts to bypass security. Pirating games is illegal and can result in serious legal consequences.