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AppWizard

December 25, 2025

2025 saw game developers scrambling to avoid heavy hitters like Grand Theft Auto 6 and Hollow Knight: Silksong

The timing of video game releases has become increasingly complex for developers, with major publishers traditionally launching titles between one and three months before the holiday season. However, in recent years, many have shifted to releasing games from February to April, and even into May and June, creating a crowded market. Rockstar's announcement of Grand Theft Auto 6, initially set for 2024 but delayed to May 2026 and then to November 2026, has prompted developers to reconsider their release strategies. Team Cherry's announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong disrupted the release schedule, forcing other developers to scramble for safer dates. Microsoft’s surprise release of Oblivion Remastered in April negatively impacted sales for indie titles like Rosewater, highlighting the challenges of coordinating release schedules in an increasingly crowded market. Upcoming releases such as Resident Evil: Requiem on February 27 and the potential launch of Fable could further complicate the landscape for developers in 2026.

Winsage

December 9, 2025

Windows PC gaming in 2025: Handheld innovation, Arm progress and DirectX advances

Windows has been a key platform for PC gaming, evolving significantly by 2025 with advancements in handheld gaming and performance. The ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X, powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Series processors, were introduced, enhancing handheld gaming experiences. The Xbox Full Screen Experience (FSE) was launched for these devices, optimizing gaming interfaces. Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) was implemented, reducing load times by over 80% for some titles. System-level performance improvements included tuned power management and lower CPU overhead. Windows also focused on Arm devices, enabling local game installations through the Xbox PC app and expanding compatibility with the Prism emulator. Native anti-cheat support was introduced for Arm devices, enhancing competitive gaming. DirectX 12 advancements included features that improved ray tracing performance by up to 2.3×. Bluetooth LE Audio support was added to enhance audio quality for gamers. Upcoming innovations include expanding FSE to more Windows devices, further ASD support, and a preview of Auto Super Resolution for improved visuals in games.

AppWizard

November 27, 2025

Epic Games Store Down Right Now? Why The PC Launcher Is Having Issues

The Epic Games Store is experiencing significant disruptions, with many PC players unable to log in, access their game libraries, or launch titles due to issues with Epic Online Services (EOS) login systems. An active incident titled “EOS Login Issues” has been logged for November 26, 2025, affecting not only the Epic Games Store but also popular games like Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys. Epic has acknowledged the problems and is investigating, but no timeline for resolution has been provided. Reports indicate that thousands of players are facing launcher errors and login loops. The root cause appears to be a malfunction within EOS, which is responsible for user authentication. Players are advised to check Epic’s status page and avoid local troubleshooting measures. The outage disrupts free game claims, store sales, and access to online titles, but players should not lose their games or purchases as they are linked to their Epic accounts.

BetaBeacon

October 22, 2025

Unity Powers Launch Titles for Samsung’s Galaxy XR And Accelerates the Android XR Ecosystem

Unity has announced the general availability of Android XR support in Unity 6, making it easier for developers to reach new audiences and platforms with their games and apps.

BetaBeacon

October 22, 2025

Gaming On Samsung Galaxy XR: Every Android XR Game Confirmed So Far

The fact described in the text is that the Samsung Galaxy XR headset will come with a 'Explorer Pack' from Google for those who purchase it by the end of 2025. The pack includes various items such as NFL Pro Era, Asteroid, 12 months of Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, Google Play Pass, NBA League Pass, 3 months of YouTube TV, Project Pulsar from Adobe, and Calm.