Most Wanted

AppWizard
March 14, 2025
The PC Gaming Show will take place on June 8, 2025, and will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, and Steam. It will feature over 50 games and is the first of two showcases planned for the year, with a Most Wanted segment returning later in 2025. A press kit with visual assets for streaming will be provided for participants, along with information for content creators to enhance their experience.
AppWizard
February 6, 2025
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, developed by Firaxis Games, is the #1 Most Wanted game from December's PC Gaming Show and is set to launch on February 11. To celebrate, a sweepstakes was organized, offering a chance to win a custom-modded PC inspired by the game's Ages, created in collaboration with Blue Horse Studios. Participants voted for their preferred Age, and a winner was announced to receive the gaming rig. A video showcasing the results of the partnership is available for viewing.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Xiaomi has introduced a new tool called WinPlay for Android tablets, which allows users to play Windows games locally using three-layer virtualization technology. The tool is currently restricted to China as part of an internal beta program for the Xiaomi Pad 6s Pro, with no plans for a global launch in the short term.
BetaBeacon
February 3, 2025
Xiaomi is testing running Windows games on its Android tablets, with WinPlay supporting Steam and other storefronts, recruiting testers for the Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4 in China. The tablet has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and 8/12/16GB of RAM. Tomb Raider Game of the Year Edition runs at an average of 45fps with a total device power consumption of 8.3W. Need for Speed Most Wanted (Limited Edition) has been demonstrated running on the tablet with an Xbox controller, with support for keyboards and mice.
AppWizard
December 25, 2024
In 2025, several highly anticipated video game releases are expected, including Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Grand Theft Auto VI, Ghost of Yōtei, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Among these, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, a sequel to the 2018 game Moonlighter developed by Digital Sun, is set to launch in 2025. The game features a new 3D aesthetic and invites players to balance the roles of an adventurer and a merchant, exploring vibrant dimensions while managing a treasure shop. The gameplay includes battling enemies in roguelite-style arenas and collaborating with other business owners to upgrade equipment.
AppWizard
December 6, 2024
The PC Gaming Show revealed the Most Wanted PC games for 2025 and beyond, determined by over 80 industry experts. Grand Theft Auto VI ranked fifth, below the top three spots. The list includes 25 titles, with varying release dates, including eight marked as “TBD” and seven promising a release in “2025.” The Thing: Remastered was already released prior to the event. Notable titles and their details include: - 25) Judas - TBD, narrative-driven first-person shooter. - 24) Killing Floor 3 - Early 2025, co-op horde shooter. - 23) Control 2 - TBD, sequel to the original Control. - 22) Crescent County - TBD, life simulation game. - 21) Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector - January 2025, narrative-driven sci-fi adventure. - 20) Perfect Dark - TBD, reimagining of the classic game. - 19) Menace - 2025, tactical sci-fi gameplay. - 18) Mafia: The Old Country - 2025, prequel to the Mafia series. - 17) Dune: Awakening - Early 2025, open-world survival MMO. - 16) Witchbrook - TBD, 2D pixel art game. - 15) Skate. - 2025, free-to-play skating game. - 14) Project 007 - TBD, James Bond game. - 13) Atomfall - March 27, 2025, alternate timeline exploration game. - 12) Light No Fire - TBD, survival game. - 11) Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater - TBD, remake of Snake Eater. - 10) The Thing: Remastered - Out now, revitalized horror game. - 9) Wanderstop - March 2025, indie game with complex narrative. - 8) Avowed - February 18, 2025, first-person fantasy RPG. - 7) Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - February 4, 2025, sequel to medieval RPG. - 6) Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - 2025, sequel to Death Stranding. - 5) Grand Theft Auto VI - 2025, anticipated next installment in the series. - 4) Slay the Spire 2 - 2025, sequel to the deck-building roguelike. - 3) Monster Hunter Wilds - February 28, 2025, new entry in the monster-slaying genre. - 2) DOOM: The Dark Ages - 2025, prequel exploring the origins of the Doom Slayer. - 1) Sid Meier’s Civilization VII - February 11, 2025, return of the 4X strategy game.
AppWizard
December 6, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is developed by Warhorse Studios and powered by CryEngine, aiming to set new standards for video game graphics. The PC system requirements for 1080p on Medium settings include Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-13600K or AMD Ryzen 5 7600X, 24 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, DirectX 12, and 100 GB SSD storage. For a minimum of 30fps at the same resolution, the requirements are 16 GB RAM. For 4K resolution with max settings, the specifications are Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i7-13700K or AMD Ryzen 5 7800X3D, 32 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT, DirectX 12, and 100 GB SSD storage. Console performance targets include 30fps at 1080p for Xbox Series S, 30fps at upscaled 4K and 60fps at upscaled 1440p for Xbox Series X, and similar performance modes for PS5. The game will utilize AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution technology and is set to launch on February 4, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
AppWizard
December 6, 2024
Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault is scheduled for release in 2025 on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown features turn-based battles and a Paper Mario-style aesthetic. Sol Mates will enter early access on Steam next year. Cairn has a free demo available on Steam, with a full release planned for next year. The Legend of Baboo is set for release in 2025. MainFrames will launch on Steam on March 6, 2025, with a demo available. Merchants of Rosewall is set to release on Steam in the first quarter of 2025. Starlight Re:Volver will enter early access on Steam in 2025. SpaceCraft is expected to have early access next year. Abyssus is planned for release next year on Steam. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap will be released on January 28, 2025. Robots at Midnight is set for release on January 29, 2025. Blue Prince will release in Spring 2025, with a demo available for early access. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is planned for release in 2025. Eternal Strands is set for release on January 28, 2025. Copa City is anticipated for release in 2025. Drivers of the Apocalypse has no announced release date. Legends of Awen: Rise of the Fianna has an unspecified release date. Spine does not have a revealed release date yet. The entire showcase is available on the official PC Gamer YouTube channel, and a dedicated PC Gaming Show page on Steam allows gamers to wishlist the newly announced titles.
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