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AppWizard

May 27, 2025

More than 60% of Capcom’s digital game sales last year were on PC

Capcom's strategic shift towards the PC gaming market has been successful, particularly after the release of Monster Hunter World on PC, which was initially delayed but received a positive response. The company aimed for 50% of its sales to come from PC by 2022 or 2023. Capcom has reported eight consecutive years of record profits, with 60% of its digital game sales in the last fiscal year coming from PC, contributing to over 54% of total game sales. Despite initial performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has performed well on Steam, with over half of its sales in February 2025 originating from this platform. Capcom is committed to releasing titles simultaneously on PC and consoles, indicating a promising outlook for future releases.

AppWizard

May 27, 2025

Capcom reveals its PC game sales overshadow console, and it’s only growing

Capcom's fiscal results for 2024 show that digital sales on PC have surpassed those on consoles, with PC sales at 60% and console sales at 40%. Capcom sold approximately 28.2 million games on PC and 19.5 million on consoles, marking an increase from the previous year when PC sales were 52%. The success of titles like Monster Hunter Wilds contributed to this growth. Additionally, the Resident Evil series has sold 170 million units, and the Monster Hunter series has reached 120 million units. Capcom aims for a 10% growth in operating profit for fiscal year 2026, focusing on digital sales and PC platforms.

BetaBeacon

May 24, 2025

No English release? These fan-translated games are worth emulating

- Fans have been clamoring for an English version of Mother 3 since its release in 2006 - Enthusiasts translated the game into English and released a patch in 2008 - Game Boy Advance emulation is easy on Android phones and TV boxes - Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden was fan-translated for the PS1 - Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere had a different version in Japan with more content - Policenauts, directed by Hideo Kojima, was fan-translated years after its release - Tear Ring Saga, a spiritual successor to Fire Emblem, received an English translation patch in 2016 - King's Field, Monster Hunter, Namco x Capcom, and Marvelous are other Japan-only games that received fan translations.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds helps drive record fiscal year for Capcom

Capcom achieved record profits for the eighth consecutive financial year, reporting a gross profit of ¥98.8 billion, a 16 percent increase from the previous year. Net sales rose 11.3 percent to ¥169.6 billion, and operating income increased 15.2 percent to ¥65.8 billion. The company sold 51.87 million video game units, an increase of five million units, with Monster Hunter Wilds selling ten million copies in its first month. Projections for the 2025/26 financial year estimate net sales of ¥190 billion and operating income of ¥73 billion, potentially marking the ninth consecutive year of record profits.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

The Best PC Games of 2025 So Far (Spring Edition)

Spring 2025 has seen the release of several notable PC games, including: - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Released on April 24, 2025, by Sandfall Interactive, it sold over 1 million copies in three days and features a blend of French art nouveau aesthetics and JRPG combat mechanics. - Monster Hunter Wilds: Released on February 28, 2025, by Capcom, it introduces full narrative integration and dynamic monster interactions. - The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered: Released on April 22, 2025, by Bethesda Game Studios, it attracted over 4 million players shortly after launch and features enhanced visuals and gameplay updates. Other early 2025 releases include: - Blue Prince (April 10, 2025) - Split Fiction (March 6, 2025) - Atomfall (March 27, 2025) - Assassin’s Creed Shadows (March 20, 2025) - Two Point Museum (March 5, 2025) - Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (January 23, 2025) - Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist (January 22, 2025) - Ninja Gaiden II Black (January 23, 2025) - The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10, 2025) Highly anticipated titles for later in 2025 include: - Grand Theft Auto VI (Late 2025) - Doom: The Dark Ages (May 15, 2025) - Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (August 28, 2025) - The Outer Worlds 2 (Expected 2025) - Borderlands 4 (September 12, 2025) - Marvel’s Blade (TBA 2025) - Hades II (Full Release later 2025) - Frostpunk 2 (Summer 2025) - Slay the Spire 2 (Early Access Expected 2025) - Anno 117: Pax Romana (Expected 2025) - Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 (October 2025) - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (Expected 2025) - Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (Expected 2025) In 2024, top-rated PC games included: 1. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree 2. Metaphor: ReFantazio 3. UFO 50 4. Tekken 8 5. Caves of Qud 6. Animal Well 7. Satisfactory 8. Balatro 9. Thank Goodness You’re Here! 10. The Last of Us Part II Remastered The PC gaming landscape in 2024 was characterized by significant hardware advancements, improved game integration and compatibility, and thriving online communities.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

Devs lament Oblivion Remastered’s surprise release as Todd Howard eats their lunch: ‘I noticed a complete stop in game sales from about 2 pm onward on Oblivion day’

Launching a video game is complex and challenging, especially for indie developers competing against major titles like GTA 6. Bethesda's announcement of Oblivion Remastered negatively impacted smaller developers, as its release on April 22 coincided with the launch of indie games like Post Trauma and Starless Abyss, leading to visibility issues. Developers reported significant revenue drops; Brian Bucklew estimated a 10-20% decrease in daily revenue, while Francisco González experienced a complete halt in sales after Oblivion's launch. This pattern of major releases overshadowing smaller games has been observed previously, such as with Monster Hunter Wilds in March.

AppWizard

April 27, 2025

This week’s hot PC gaming Steam Deals Apr. 20-26

A new wave of sales on Steam includes significant discounts on various games. The Xbox Game Studios Publisher Sale features discounts up to 90% on titles available until May 8, 2025. Highlights include: - The Hellblade Bundle - 34% off - State of Decay: Complete Collection - 75% off - Halo Infinite - Campaign - 67% off - Halo Master Chief Collection - 75% off - Avowed - 20% off - Microsoft Flight Simulator 40th Anniversary Edition - 50% off - Sea of Thieves - 50% off - Age of Mythology: Retold - 20% off - Grounded - 50% off - Ara: History Untold - 35% off - Age of Empires IV - 60% off - Sunset Overdrive - 80% off - Forza Horizon 5 - 50% off Indie games on sale include: - The Long Dark - 90% off - Little Nightmares II - 67% off - Overcooked! 2 - 75% off - Golf With Your Friends - 68% off - Ender Lillies: Quietus of the Knights - 60% off - Patrick's Parabox - 40% off - Trepang2 - 50% off - This War of Mine - 85% off - World of Goo - 66% off - Harold Halibut - 40% off Culturally significant games on sale include: - Returnal - 50% off - Resident Evil 7 - 60% off - Alien: Isolation - 80% off - Lies of P - 40% off - Dragon Ball Z Sparking! Zero - 25% off - Monster Hunter World - 67% off - Grand Theft Auto IV - 65% off - Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 - 10% off - Persona 5 Royal - 60% off - Resident Evil 4 - 50% off

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 18: Baldur’s Gate 3’s final patch

Baldur's Gate 3 is currently available at a discount on Steam and GOG.com. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is also on sale on Steam, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming. Various platforms are offering discounts on PC games, including Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming (with a coupon code APR15 for 15% off), Humble Bundle (with a subscription service at .99 per month), and Ubisoft. Steam continues to offer a vast library of games at competitive prices.

AppWizard

April 19, 2025

The Best PC Games Right Now (2025)

PC gaming in 2025 features a mix of innovative remasters, indie titles, and new intellectual properties, providing a wide range of experiences for gamers. The most played games on Steam include Counter-Strike 2, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, and Dota 2, with Counter-Strike 2 leading in player engagement due to its esports scene. Notable new releases include Blue Prince, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, and Promise Mascot Agency. Other popular games outside Steam are Minecraft, Fortnite, and Valorant. Genre-specific leaders include South of Midnight for action, Myst (Remastered) for adventure, and Street Fighter 6 for fighting. Upcoming anticipated titles include Grand Theft Auto 6 and Elden Ring: Nightreign. Trends in 2025 highlight esports engagement, indie innovation, purposeful remakes, and cinematic storytelling. Last Epoch's Season 2 update has revitalized player interest with new content and enhancements. The year 2019 was significant for PC gaming, with acclaimed titles like Resident Evil 2, Control, and Disco Elysium, and marked by the influence of digital distribution platforms.

AppWizard

April 18, 2025

I just spent $6 on this Steam app that compresses PC games — and it’s already saved me 100GB

The acquisition of the Steam application CompressorX allows gamers to compress game files, maximizing existing storage without needing hardware upgrades. Modern games like The Last of Us Part II Remastered (150GB), Monster Hunter Wilds (75GB), and Cyberpunk 2077 with its Phantom Liberty expansion (100GB) contribute to high storage demands. External SSDs and hard drives provide additional space, but CompressorX offers a quick solution for optimizing current storage. While it has some quirks, such as a confusing automation feature and variable compression times, it helps gamers maintain their game libraries without deleting titles.