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AppWizard
November 16, 2025
PC Gamer's column on MMORPGs explores trends in the genre, particularly the shift from tab-targeting systems to action combat systems among MMO designers. This trend emerged in the late 2010s and 2020s, with a prevailing belief that tab-targeting is outdated. The Old School RuneScape (OSRS) wiki highlights a mechanic called "tick eating," where players can consume food just before taking lethal damage, showcasing strategic gameplay. Action MMOs face challenges with tick rates that can hinder combat fluidity compared to single-player games, leading to a less stable experience. The author appreciates action combat but argues that tab-targeting and turn-based combat can also be engaging, emphasizing the complexity and depth of MMO combat in endgame content. The belief that action combat is superior is subjective, and the author suggests that developers should embrace traditional systems rather than reinventing them, as seen in the co-op PvE game Fellowship, which successfully integrates tab-targeting combat. The dominance of World of Warcraft in the MMO space raises questions about whether developers are overlooking the potential of established mechanics.
AppWizard
November 15, 2025
Salt 2: Shores of Gold is a sequel to the original Salt, which enhances graphics and expands player versus environment (PvE) interactions in an infinite, procedurally generated world. After three years in early access, it has officially transitioned out of alpha development, introducing new features such as a non-playable character (NPC) that offers quests for rare items at level 40, formidable world bosses, and an endgame merchant for ship customization. The latest update also includes gameplay improvements like proper menu pausing, the ability to jump while swimming, and streamlined looting. Lavaboots Studios plans ongoing development with future updates to add new content based on community feedback. To celebrate the release, a 20% discount is offered, reducing the price to £12.39 until November 26.
AppWizard
November 2, 2025
Blizzard has shifted its focus to Diablo 4, leaving Diablo 2 with minimal updates. Project Diablo 2 Season 12 is a fan-driven initiative that revitalizes Diablo 2 with regular updates, including new items, unique runewords, and balance adjustments. The upcoming season will introduce new ammunition types for bows and crossbows, such as Crude Arrows and Light Bolts, each with implicit enhancements. Twelve unique options for these weapons have been created, including 'Tombsong' arrows and 'Frozen Sorrow' bolts. Other changes include a reworked Blizzard spell, increased map drops from corrupted zones, and faster item retrieval features. The launch date for the new season will be announced during a developer stream on November 8. Players must own a legitimate copy of Diablo 2 and its Lord of Destruction expansion to participate.
AppWizard
September 17, 2025
The Borderlands series has garnered significant attention from gamers, particularly the PC Gamer team, who have spent extensive hours on the latest installment. Initial impressions indicate a blend of excitement and critique regarding the game's mechanics. Harvey Randall, a staff writer, has enjoyed around twenty hours of gameplay, appreciating the familiar shooting and looting dynamics, although he found the introduction sluggish. He noted that the new Vault Hunters, especially Amon and Harlowe, add a refreshing twist, with Amon’s flaming fist being a highlight. The expanded skill trees offer unique options that enhance gameplay, despite concerns about the endgame content. Mollie Taylor, a features producer, has invested over 15 hours and views the game as a great escape, enjoying the movement mechanics and gunplay. She expressed a desire for better integration of the grappling hook and criticized the inventory system and lack of ambient music during quieter moments. Andy Edser, a hardware writer, reported that Borderlands 4 is demanding on hardware, requiring him to use DLSS Balanced and 3x Multi Frame Generation for smooth gameplay on a high-end setup. He enjoyed the vibrant landscapes and combat but found the humor toned down and the environments somewhat repetitive after 13 hours. He raised concerns about performance challenges for players with older hardware and expressed hope for optimization patches.
AppWizard
September 12, 2025
The latest patch notes for Path of Exile 2 introduce a 'grace period' for the sprint feature, preventing players from being heavily stunned upon taking damage at the start of a sprint. The minimum sprint duration has been slightly increased to support this change. Other updates include balance improvements, enhanced audio and visual cues for specific attacks, adjustments to the Raise Specter skill, correct weapon set usage for the Ancestral Warrior Totem, and a new button on the character selection screen for quicker access to towns or hideouts. Additionally, the positions of the regular player stash and guild stash have been swapped in the Ziggurat. The patch 0.3.0c is now live, featuring various adjustments and bug fixes.
AppWizard
August 22, 2025
Enshrouded, launched in early access in January of last year, is set to release the Wake of the Water update later this year, introducing a new biome dedicated to water. This biome will serve as high-level endgame content and will feature water elements throughout the game, including small oases in arid regions and water access at player bases. The update includes new enemies, such as a lizard-like race, and introduces fishing mechanics with various bait and rods. Players will also see improvements in swimming mechanics, allowing for longer breath-holding and faster swimming. Currently, Enshrouded is available at a 20% discount on Steam until September 2.
AppWizard
July 3, 2025
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.
AppWizard
July 3, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds on Steam saw a surge of 100,000 concurrent players following the launch of Free Title Update 2, increasing the peak player count from 19,637 on June 29 to 133,033 on June 30. The update addressed performance issues and introduced features like Lagiacrus, Seregios, underwater combat mechanics, and layered weapons. A seasonal event, the Festival of Accord: Flamefete, is scheduled from July 23 to August 6. Earlier in the year, Free Title Update 1 had peak concurrent players exceeding 500,000, but by mid-June, Monster Hunter World had surpassed Monster Hunter Wilds in player numbers. As of the latest reports, Monster Hunter Wilds has over 67,000 players on Steam and is the best-selling game in the US this year, achieving 8 million copies sold within three days of its release, making it Capcom's fastest-selling title.
AppWizard
June 22, 2025
Monster Hunter Wilds is facing significant criticism on Steam due to performance issues such as frequent crashes, frame rate drops, and stuttering, even on high-end systems. The game has seen a decline in active users, falling behind its predecessor, Monster Hunter World. Players have also expressed dissatisfaction with the endgame content, feeling it lacks depth and replayability. Capcom has acknowledged the issues and plans to release patches, but the slow rollout has increased frustration among players. Community sentiment is divided, with some labeling the game a "betrayal" of the series while others believe the backlash is exaggerated.
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