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Siliconera's PC Game of the Year 2025
AppWizard
December 24, 2025

Siliconera’s PC Game of the Year 2025

The PC platform has become a supportive environment for indie game developers, allowing innovative titles to thrive before expanding to other systems. Siliconera's PC Game of the Year selections showcase games that have succeeded due to the unique PC ecosystem. The awards reflect the opinions of the Siliconera team, with multiplatform games assessed based on the platform that received the most support. Hades II continues the legacy of its predecessor, showcasing the developers' commitment to quality during its Early Access phase, resulting in a seamless gameplay experience. Monster Train 2 expands on the original by introducing more factions, increasing strategic possibilities and providing fresh challenges for players. Blue Prince, the winner, offers engaging puzzles with clear solutions, making it accessible for players who may struggle with traditional exploration puzzle games.
Cities: Skylines 2's bicycle update adds a lot more than just bikes, as Colossal Order prepares to hand over development to a new studio
AppWizard
November 22, 2025

Cities: Skylines 2’s bicycle update adds a lot more than just bikes, as Colossal Order prepares to hand over development to a new studio

Colossal Order is transitioning the development of Cities: Skylines 2 to Iceflake Studios. Before this handover, a new bike patch has been introduced, adding bicycles and electric scooters to the game, along with infrastructure for a bicycle-friendly environment. Players can now create dedicated bicycle paths and lanes, and various types of bike parks have been added for secure parking. The update also includes a new campfire area, business plazas, and new transportation buildings such as a train depot, railway terminus station, cargo transfer station, and three new tram stations. Additionally, two new types of wind turbines and a small cemetery have been introduced. Colossal Order plans to implement Asset Mods before the official transition at the beginning of next year, after which Iceflake Studios will take over development. The reasons for this transfer remain unclear, but Paradox Interactive has a history of reallocating projects among developers.
Cronos: The New Dawn Debuts in 2nd on the Swiss Charts, Minecraft Takes 1st
AppWizard
September 15, 2025

Cronos: The New Dawn Debuts in 2nd on the Swiss Charts, Minecraft Takes 1st

Minecraft is the top game on the Swiss gaming charts for the 36th week of 2025. New entries include Cronos: The New Dawn at second place, Hell Is Us at third, and NBA 2K26 at ninth. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater dropped to fourth, Donkey Kong Bananza is fifth, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe rose to sixth, EA Sports FC 25 fell to seventh, Mafia: The Old Country is eighth, and Super Mario Party Jamboree + Jamboree TV is tenth. The top ten consists of seven multiplatform games and three Nintendo titles.
Chill Out With $33 Savings on Free PC Games This Week
AppWizard
August 23, 2025

Chill Out With $33 Savings on Free PC Games This Week

The Epic Games Store offers free games weekly, with this week's titles being "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" and "Strange Horticulture." "Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge" allows players to collect over 500 unique frogs and create a sanctuary for them. "Strange Horticulture" is a plant and herb cultivation game where players interact with witches and cultists, affecting the narrative through their choices. It has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. Next week, the free games will include "Machinarium," an adventure game focused on rescuing a kidnapped girlfriend with point-and-click mechanics and acclaimed hand-drawn graphics. Additionally, "Make Way" is a competitive racing game that allows players to build their own tracks and supports multiplatform play, although it is not yet available on the Epic Games Store.
The Battlefield 6 beta has broken Call of Duty's Steam player count record, surging past half a million concurrents
AppWizard
August 9, 2025

The Battlefield 6 beta has broken Call of Duty’s Steam player count record, surging past half a million concurrents

The open beta for Battlefield 6 has reached 500,000 concurrent players on Steam, peaking at 521,079, making it the 18th highest peak for concurrent players in Steam's history. This surpasses the Call of Duty app's peak of 491,670 players recorded in November 2022. Battlefield 6 has become the most-played game in the series on Steam during its first day of availability, achieving five times the player count of Battlefield 2042's peak. An open beta is scheduled for August 14-17, and the full release is set for October 10.
Final Fantasy 14 Is Ending Support For Windows 10, But The Game Will "Likely" Still Be Playable
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.
Minecraft Retakes 1st on the Swiss Charts, Mario Kart World Drops to 3rd
AppWizard
June 23, 2025

Minecraft Retakes 1st on the Swiss Charts, Mario Kart World Drops to 3rd

Minecraft has reclaimed the top position in the Swiss gaming charts for the 24th week of 2025. Mario Kart World has dropped from first to third place, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe has risen to fourth. The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild is now in fifth place, and The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom has fallen to ninth. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Hogwarts Legacy have returned to the top 10, occupying sixth and tenth places, respectively. EA Sports FC 25 has moved up to second place, and Super Mario Party Jamboree is now seventh. Cyberpunk 2077 has dropped to eighth place. The current top 10 features five Nintendo titles and five multiplatform games.
PlayStation is being ‘really thoughtful’ about picking which games to port to PC, says studios boss
AppWizard
June 14, 2025

PlayStation is being ‘really thoughtful’ about picking which games to port to PC, says studios boss

Hermen Hulst, head of PlayStation studios, stated that Sony takes a careful and strategic approach to porting games to PC, typically delaying non-live service titles by at least a year after their console release to maintain the value of the PlayStation 5. Despite indications of a potential shift towards a more aggressive strategy, Hulst confirmed the company will continue its conservative approach to protect the unique value of the PS5. Hideaki Nishino, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, emphasized the importance of monitoring player patterns and behaviors while expressing confidence in Sony's current strategy amidst competition in the industry.
AI Dating Game ‘Pick Me Pick Me’ Now In Free Early Access On Steam And Android
BetaBeacon
May 29, 2025

AI Dating Game ‘Pick Me Pick Me’ Now In Free Early Access On Steam And Android

- Game mode called Pick Me Pick Me where the goal is to get picked in a game-show-like structure - Players can play solo in PvE or compete against friends in PvP rounds - Workshop Mode allows custom character creation for dateable contenders - Players use skill cards for interactions and sabotage tactics - Crossplay enabled between mobile and PC, supports multiple languages - Global leaderboard available for competitive players
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