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Valve Just Made Some Big Changes to Steam Tags, And The New Additions Shed Light on Recent Trends
AppWizard
May 19, 2026

Valve Just Made Some Big Changes to Steam Tags, And The New Additions Shed Light on Recent Trends

Valve updated Steam's tagging system on May 18th, removing 28 outdated tags, introducing 17 new ones, and adjusting existing categories. The new tags include Bullet Heaven, Desktop Companion, Organizing, Cleaning, Decorating, Wuxia, Xianxia, Falling Blocks, Espionage, Samurai, Zoo, Wolves, Capybaras, Animals, Cult, Poker, and Language Learning. The retired tags include 3D Vision, Ambient, America, Blood, Crowdfunded, Cult Classic, Documentary, Drama, Dungeons & Dragons, Electronic, Experience, Feature Film, Foreign, GameMaker, Games Workshop, Illuminati, Kickstarter, LEGO, Masterpiece, Mature, Movie, Narration, NSFW, Roguevania, RPGMaker, Warhammer 40K, Web Publishing, and Well-Written. Existing tags like Clicker and Conversation were rebranded to Incremental and Dialogue Heavy, respectively. The updates aim to improve user navigation and reflect current gaming trends.
BeXide announces 3D puzzle game NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains for Switch 2, Switch, and PC
AppWizard
May 18, 2026

BeXide announces 3D puzzle game NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains for Switch 2, Switch, and PC

BeXide, in partnership with Bandai Namco, is launching a 3D puzzle game called NAMCO LEGENDARY Mountains this summer on Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam. A demo will be available at BitSummit PUNCH from May 22 to 24 in Kyoto, Japan. The game features classic Namco arcade characters reimagined as "Voxels," allowing players to toss, stack, and merge them for high scores. Key features include dedicated stages for classic titles, over 100 unique Voxels to collect, a "Collection Room" for showcasing Voxels, and online score attack competitions.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director weighs in on the real-time versus turn-based debate, saying that younger players 'increasingly favour more real-time experiences in games'
AppWizard
May 18, 2026

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director weighs in on the real-time versus turn-based debate, saying that younger players ‘increasingly favour more real-time experiences in games’

Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, noted a trend towards real-time mechanics in RPGs, suggesting that action-oriented games are gaining popularity while turn-based strategies are seen as "legacy genres." He appreciates games that allow for strategic deliberation but acknowledges the growing player desire for a blend of turn-based tactics and real-time decision-making, as seen in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Despite the shift towards real-time mechanics in newer Final Fantasy titles, there has been a resurgence of turn-based gameplay, evidenced by the success of games like Persona and the Yakuza series' transition to turn-based combat. The preference for gameplay styles may depend more on player expectations than demographic trends, with modern titles often featuring high production values aligned with real-time action, while isometric or top-down RPGs typically favor turn-based mechanics.
Capcom Games Sell More on PC Than on Consoles, and Almost All Sales Are Digital
AppWizard
May 17, 2026

Capcom Games Sell More on PC Than on Consoles, and Almost All Sales Are Digital

Capcom's PC sales surpassed console sales for the third consecutive year, with 32.17 million copies sold on PC compared to 22.76 million on consoles during the 2025 fiscal year, which ended on March 31. The company sold nearly 60 million games, exceeding expectations by five million copies. In 2022, PC sales accounted for 52% of Capcom's total game sales. Capcom's success is attributed to strategic pricing, including discounts and promotions for PC gamers. The company also incorporates generative AI for tasks like error checking and data analysis in game development.
Ancient MMO Final Fantasy 11 still has new things on the horizon 24 years after launch
AppWizard
May 16, 2026

Ancient MMO Final Fantasy 11 still has new things on the horizon 24 years after launch

Final Fantasy 11, launched in 2002, continues to have a dedicated player base despite being overshadowed by newer titles like Final Fantasy 14 and Guild Wars 2. Square Enix has updated the game's website to modernize its appearance and announced new features, including the ability to replay story missions. A recent update allows players to progress to level 75 without a time limit in the previously time-limited 14-day free trial, although access to certain areas remains restricted. This update underscores the game's ongoing relevance and support from Square Enix.
Japanese authorities just dropped a Minecraft map based on actual submarine topographic data, and it lets you explore the seabed from Tokyo Bay to the Mariana Trench  
AppWizard
May 16, 2026

Japanese authorities just dropped a Minecraft map based on actual submarine topographic data, and it lets you explore the seabed from Tokyo Bay to the Mariana Trench  

The Japan Coast Guard released a Minecraft map showcasing the submarine topography around Japan's coastline on May 12, coinciding with "Japan Coast Guard Day." The map is available for free download in Java and Bedrock formats and allows players to explore an artistically rendered version of Japan's underwater geography. Players start near Tokyo Bay and can encounter the Seven Islands of Izu and the Iwojima ridge, which includes active volcanoes. The map also features the Mariana Trench, the deepest oceanic trench, which the Japan Coast Guard first measured. The map can be accessed through the Japan Coast Guard's Hydrographic and Oceanographic Department website, and it includes a tool for looking up block coordinates. The initiative follows a similar project by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in 2025, which created a Minecraft representation of the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel.
'Palworld Online' has been trademarked, but there's hints of potential AI use
AppWizard
May 12, 2026

‘Palworld Online’ has been trademarked, but there’s hints of potential AI use

Pocketpair submitted a trademark application for 'Palworld Online' on April 27, 2026, which is currently labeled as 'live' by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). A similar trademark was filed in South Korea on April 24, 2026. The trademark pertains to "recorded computer game programs and recorded game software," and includes "toy design," suggesting potential new merchandise linked to the Palworld Trading Card Game (TCG). It also references "Artificial intelligence as a service (AIAAS) services featuring software using artificial intelligence (AI) for developing computer games." The 1.0 release of Palworld is projected for sometime in 2026, with speculation about the possibility of an MMO format.
Полная версия игры Forza Horizon 6 появилась на торрентах за девять дней до релиза
TrendTechie
May 11, 2026

Полная версия игры Forza Horizon 6 появилась на торрентах за девять дней до релиза

Unencrypted preload files for Forza Horizon 6, totaling approximately 155 GB, were discovered on Steam. Users noted the presence of the data package shortly before it appeared on piracy platforms. Some players reported successfully launching the game, which is believed to be the final version or close to it, but without the day-one patch. Users who played the leaked version have received permanent hardware bans tied to specific PC components. The official release is scheduled for May 19, 2026, on PC and Xbox Series X|S, with a PlayStation 5 version to follow later. The Premium edition offers early access starting on May 15. The game is set in Japan and features over 550 vehicles, including Japanese classics and exclusive Forza Editions.
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