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July 3, 2025

Capcom reports that its Steam game sales have risen massively — despite flagship titles like Monster Hunter Wilds receiving profuse backlash from PC players

Capcom's fiscal year report for April 2024 to March 2025 reveals a 61.1% increase in revenue from Steam game sales, with over 28 million copies sold. Console game sales have declined, with PlayStation revenue dropping below 10%. The release of Monster Hunter Wilds contributed significantly to revenue, selling over 10 million copies in its first month. Despite strong sales, the game has received "Overwhelmingly Negative" reviews on Steam due to performance issues and lack of challenge. Capcom is addressing player feedback with free updates and new content. The company is optimistic about its upcoming title, Resident Evil Requiem, and aims to improve optimization and quality in future releases.

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March 5, 2025

Fanatical Spring Game Sale – Get Capcom, Sega, And More AAA Games For Cheap

The Fanatical Spring Sale 2025 has started, offering many PC games at reduced prices, primarily as Steam keys. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a Spring Bonus Drop, which includes a free game or discount voucher. Key discounts include Dragon's Dogma 2 at .99 (originally .99), Devil May Cry HD Collection for .54 (down from .99), and Ace Attorney Anthology for .59 (previously .99). Resident Evil titles are heavily discounted, with Village at .99 (was .99), Resident Evil 4 for .19 (was .99), and Resident Evil HD for .29 (was .99). Dead Island 2 is priced at .49 (down from .99). Street Fighter 6 is over 50% off, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is .79 (was .99), and Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is .89 (was .99). Monster Hunter Wilds is .39 (was .99). Sega RPGs include Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance for .39 and Persona 3 remake for .49 (was .99). Like a Dragon titles have discounts, with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth at .49 and Like a Dragon: Ishin at .49. Metaphor: ReFantazio is available for .89 (was .99). The sale runs until March 16, with daily flash deals available for 24 hours starting at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET.

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March 1, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds PC players make Steam reviews their 15th weapon as Capcom’s RE Engine delivers another Dragon’s Dogma 2-sized disaster: “Very immersive game. You can cook a well-done steak on your GPU”

Monster Hunter Wilds has received a mixed rating on Steam, with players expressing significant frustration over its performance issues. Many reviews highlight the game's optimization problems, with players noting that achieving 60fps requires frame generation, which should not be necessary. Capcom has offered tips to improve the gaming experience but has not alleviated player concerns. The game is built on the RE Engine, which has performed well in other titles, but struggles in open-world settings like Monster Hunter Wilds. The critical feedback primarily focuses on the game's performance, indicating a pressing need for improvements.

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March 1, 2025

I wish Monster Hunter Wilds’ open world and changing seasons were ambitious enough to justify its PC performance woes, but they’ve yet to truly wow me

Over 1.3 million players are currently engaged in Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam, but only about 13,000 users have left reviews, with the feedback being largely negative. The game holds a "mixed" rating, primarily due to performance issues. Players have reported low-resolution textures and frequent frame rate drops. Previous titles from Capcom, such as Monster Hunter: World and Dragon's Dogma 2, faced similar performance criticisms. Monster Hunter Wilds introduces new features like a seamless open world and seasonal changes, but these do not significantly alter the core gameplay of battling large monsters. Despite some visually striking environments, technical flaws detract from the overall experience.

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February 20, 2025

New PC Game Sale Includes Hundreds Of AAA Hits For Low Prices

Fanatical has launched the Gaming Legends Sale, offering discounts of up to 90% on a wide range of PC games, including AAA titles and indie games. Customers spending over a certain amount will receive a bonus game or coupon code. Featured discounts include: - Control Ultimate Edition for .19 (originally .99) - Lies of P for .99 (down from .99) - System Shock Remake for .99 (previously .99) - Frostpunk for .44 (was .99) - Frostpunk 2 for .99 (originally .99) Major publishers like Capcom, Sega, and Bethesda are also participating, with discounts on titles such as: - Skyrim Anniversary Edition for .49 (down from .99) - Dragon's Dogma 2 for .39 (originally .99) - Metaphor: Refantazio for .99 (was .99) Preorders are available for upcoming titles like Monster Hunter Wilds, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Lika A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, along with additional preorder discounts on games such as Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Bundle deals also qualify for the bonus promotion on orders exceeding a certain amount.

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December 27, 2024

Alan Wake 2 set such a high technical bar last year that few games in 2024 came anywhere near, but it wasn’t all abject disappointment

Alan Wake 2 debuted late last year, leading to assumptions of a 2024 release. Dragon's Dogma 2 launched in March but had excessive hardware demands and inconsistent performance. Nixxes Software's port of Horizon Forbidden West showcased effective traditional rendering. In May, Nixxes also released the Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, which lacked ray tracing but was well-executed. June saw the release of Shadow of the Erdtree, the first expansion for Elden Ring, which did not include engine updates, causing performance issues for PC gamers. In August, Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws featured ray tracing but faced performance issues. September brought a port of God of War Ragnarök and Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, both performing well. The Silent Hill 2 remake encountered glitches and performance issues on PC, while Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 struggled at launch. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl had visual appeal but suffered from performance problems and required patches for stability. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle performed well on lower-end hardware but was glitchy. High-profile titles like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth are anticipated for 2025.

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December 24, 2024

PC Gamer’s highest review scores of 2024

Concerns about "score inflation" in gaming reviews have been raised, with a score of 90% expected to represent an exceptional game. PC Gamer has not awarded a score higher than 98%, with Baldur's Gate 3 receiving the highest score of 97% in its UK edition. The 2024 Game of the Year Award winners are not included, but the year featured quality titles. Scores and their corresponding games include: - 89%: - Persona 3 Reload - Tekken 8 - Dragon's Dogma 2 - V Rising - Little Kitty, Big City - Lorelai and the Laser Eyes - 90%: - Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - Shogun Showdown - Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred - Satisfactory - Riven - Animal Well - Granblue Fantasy: Relink - 91%: - Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake - Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance - Wild Bastards - Balatro - 92%: - Destiny 2: The Final Shape - Factorio: Space Age - 94%: - Caves of Qud - 95%: - Not specified in the provided text.

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December 24, 2024

Steam’s Best of the Year highlights the top-selling and most-played games of 2024

Steam's annual Best of The Year feature for 2024 showcases top-selling games organized into categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The Platinum category includes standout releases such as Space Marine 2, Helldivers 2, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3. Free-to-play titles like Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends, and Destiny 2 also contribute to this group. Cyberpunk 2077 has made a comeback in the Gold category with a Very Positive rating. The Silver group features Dragon's Dogma 2, Diablo IV, and Stalker 2, which sold a million units within two days of its launch. The Bronze category includes budget-friendly titles like Balatro, Silent Hill 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and No Man's Sky. Every game from last year's Platinum category is present in 2024, except for Starfield. Steam tracks peak concurrent players, with titles like Black Myth, Elden Ring, and Path of Exile 2 reaching 450,000 or more players. Popular Steam Deck games include Balatro, Dave the Diver, and Hades, while new releases like Manor Lords and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero are in the Platinum section.

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December 20, 2024

Best Steam Winter Sale 2024 Game Deals

The Steam Winter Sale for 2024 has started and will run from December 19 through January 2, 2025, ending at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The sale features a wide range of discounts on both new and classic games. Other platforms like GOG and Fanatical are also hosting sales, with GOG offering classic games at low prices and Fanatical providing significant discounts on popular titles from 2024. GameSpot offers curated lists to help gamers choose the best games.

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December 13, 2024

From Minecraft to Elden Ring: Here are the top 5 most popular games of 2024

The gaming community is excited about anticipated releases like GTA 6 and has seen remarkable success in 2024 with standout titles. The top five most popular games of 2024 based on active players are: 1. Minecraft: Attracts up to 178 million users each month in 2023. 2. Fortnite: Boasts over 247 million monthly users as of January 2024. 3. Roblox: Reaches over 1 million concurrent users during peak times. 4. Elden Ring: Sold over 13.4 million copies and attracted more than 111,000 players at peak times. 5. Call of Duty: Warzone: Maintains an average of over 67,000 active players.