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AppWizard

February 1, 2026

Xbox Insider Teases More “Heavy-Hitting” First-Party Games Coming To Steam, And I’m On My Knees Begging For Minecraft

Minecraft is not available on certain gaming platforms, presenting an opportunity for Microsoft to tap into a new revenue stream. Legacy titles like Fable 3 are connected to the now-defunct Games for Windows Live, creating challenges for integration into modern systems. There is speculation that Game Pass may expand its offerings to include these legacy titles, which could enhance Microsoft's competitive position in the gaming market.

AppWizard

December 22, 2025

Steam Replay 2025 shows older games dominate playtime, even with releases like Expedition 33

Steam Replay 2025 has launched, allowing users to reflect on their gaming habits from the past year. Despite new game releases like Expedition 33, Hollow Knight Silksong, Battlefield 6, and ARC Raiders, many Steam users are still spending their gaming hours on older classic titles. The most-played charts on Steam show a dominance of well-established games, particularly during the Winter Sale, which offers significant discounts on legacy titles. This trend suggests that nostalgia and familiarity strongly influence player choices.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Atari now owns the rights to five Ubisoft games: Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up

Ubisoft has sold the intellectual property rights of five lesser-known games to Atari, including Cold Fear, I Am Alive, Child of Eden, Grow Home, and Grow Up. Wade Rosen, chairman and CEO of Atari, expressed enthusiasm for the acquisition and the potential to expand these franchises. Cold Fear, a survival horror game set on a whaling ship, is noted as a candidate for a remake. The gaming community is excited about the potential revivals of these classic titles.

Winsage

July 18, 2025

Final Fantasy 14 Is Ending Support For Windows 10, But The Game Will “Likely” Still Be Playable

Square Enix has announced that support for Final Fantasy 14 on Windows 10 will end on October 14. Players may still access the game after this date, but issues related to the operating system may not receive assistance. The company acknowledged the difficulties in maintaining support for Windows 10 and indicated that technical support might be available on a case-by-case basis. Final Fantasy 14 was released on PC in 2013 and has received numerous updates over the years. Square Enix has adopted a multiplatform release strategy, following a successful port to Xbox Series X|S. Additionally, Final Fantasy 11 continues to receive updates and maintains a strong player base.

AppWizard

July 6, 2025

Activision takes Call of Duty: WWII offline after hackers apparently disrupted the game with RCE exploits — malicious code wreaks havoc on PC gamers as bad actors take complete control of your computer

Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard in 2023 to enhance PC and console gaming integration, focusing on the inclusion of Call of Duty in Xbox and PC Game Pass. Call of Duty: WWII, released in 2017, remained active in 2025 but faced issues when hackers exploited remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities shortly after its addition to Game Pass. Although no serious damage was reported, the potential risks were concerning, especially given the game's outdated peer-to-peer matchmaking system. Activision introduced the Ricochet anti-cheat system in 2019, but Call of Duty: WWII lacks these protections. In response to the hacking incidents, Activision temporarily removed the game from the Microsoft Store for investigation, while it remained available on Steam and PC Game Pass. Reports of hacks included a streamer experiencing a live hack that changed their desktop wallpaper and the sharing of hacking tools by users.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Atari’s reboot of Mad Max-style racer Fatal Run is coming later this year, and its new trailer shows a hefty dose of Burnout in its irradiated DNA

Atari has announced the revival of Fatal Run with a new iteration titled Fatal Run 2089, developed by MNSTR Studio. The game shifts its narrative focus to delivering a clean energy solution known as ARCs and features a variety of environments, including deserts, cyberpunk cityscapes, and gothic castles. Gameplay includes dynamic events and vehicular boss battles, with a visual style reminiscent of classic racing games. While static-character cutscenes may appear budget-conscious, Atari's new management has shown a commitment to legacy titles. The game is expected to launch later this year, although a specific release date has not been announced.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

Once an arcade company, Capcom now sells most of its games on PC

Capcom has experienced a significant increase in PC game sales, surpassing console sales for the first time, with PC games accounting for 54% of total sales. In the last fiscal year, Capcom sold over 51 million software units, a 13% increase from the previous year, with 28 million being digital PC games and 18 million digital console games. Monster Hunter Wilds sold over 10 million units shortly after its release, while Monster Hunter World has lifetime sales of over 21 million, making it Capcom's most successful title. The Resident Evil 4 remake has surpassed 10 million in sales. Capcom plans to leverage its back catalog for growth, with recent releases including Onimusha 2 and the Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Street Fighter 6 set to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Despite the growth in PC sales, Capcom expects console revenue to remain slightly higher through 2027, with mobile revenue projected to outpace both PC and console earnings in the future.

AppWizard

February 20, 2025

RTX 50-series cards have issues with older PhysX games

Nvidia's RTX 50-series graphics cards are facing challenges with older games that use the PhysX system, particularly titles released between 2005 and 2013 designed for 32-bit CUDA hardware. Games like Mirror’s Edge, Unreal Tournament 3, and Batman: Arkham Asylum may not perform well on the new hardware. Discussions indicate that while these games can run without PhysX, using it for enhanced effects can lead to performance drops, with an RTX 5090 showing lower frame rates in Borderlands 2 compared to the RTX 4090. Although PhysX effects were not critical to gameplay, older games often have compatibility issues with modern hardware, raising concerns about the preservation of video games as technology evolves.