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December 6, 2025

Established sports franchises lost ground to newcomers on PC in 2025

In 2025, PC gaming has seen a resurgence in sports titles, with notable trends emerging. EA's free-to-play skateboarding game, Skate, achieved the most successful launch of any sports game on Steam this year, peaking at 134,901 concurrent users (CCU) but has since dropped to weekly peaks of 8,000 to 10,000 CCU. EA Sports FC 26 peaked at 100,283 CCU, lower than its predecessors, and maintains weekend peaks of 60,000 to 80,000 CCU. Rematch peaked at 92,841 CCU but has only retained around 4,000 players during peak times. Umamusume: Pretty Derby reached 87,453 CCU globally and attracts 17,000 to 20,000 PC players each weekend. Football Manager 26 launched with 84,909 CCU and maintains weekend peaks of around 60,000 CCU. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road achieved 52,795 CCU with a user rating of 90 percent. NBA 2K26 peaked at 32,081 CCU, down over 20,000 from its predecessor, while F1 25 peaked at 22,595 CCU. Madden NFL 26 peaked at 6,600 CCU, while Madden NFL 24 remains the most popular entry with 9,526 CCU.

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November 21, 2025

XBOX Black Friday 2025 Sale Discounts Over 2,000 Digital Games On Console And PC

Microsoft has launched its Black Friday 2025 sale, offering discounts up to 75% on select Xbox titles and up to 85% on select PC titles, running until December 3rd. The sale features over 2,000 titles, including games like Borderlands 4 and Battlefield 6. Notable Xbox digital game discounts include Fallout 76 at .99 (-75%) and Hogwarts Legacy at .49 (-85%). For PC, discounts include Hogwarts Legacy at .49 (-85%) and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at .99 (-50%). Microsoft is not offering discounts on Xbox consoles, which remain at regular prices, while accessories like Xbox controllers have discounts up to 38%. Retail partners are expected to announce their Black Friday deals soon.

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October 26, 2025

I used Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset, and it’s the ‘laptop for your face’ you’ve been waiting for

Gemini is the key feature of the Galaxy XR experience, allowing for a variety of functions such as opening apps, generating videos, providing gaming tips, and creating personalized responses for NPCs in games. The Galaxy XR headset also supports independently tracked controllers for gaming and multitasking capabilities, with the ability to run multiple apps simultaneously. The headset is compatible with all apps built on the Android platform, providing a seamless experience for users. The main question remains whether users can afford to purchase the headset in addition to a laptop, considering the potential benefits it offers.

AppWizard

October 25, 2025

Battlefield 6 Among the Best-Performing Premium PC Games, Says Circana Analyst

Circana’s industry analyst Mat Piscatella described Battlefield 6 as one of the most successful premium PC titles ever tracked by the firm, noting its strong engagement levels among PC players. The game achieved the largest launch in the franchise's history, surpassing seven million units sold within its first three days, with players engaging in over 172 million matches and logging 15 million hours of streamed content during its launch weekend. Battlefield 6 was released on October 10, 2025, and features a comprehensive single-player campaign, a redefined four-class system, and an expansive multiplayer offering. In September, total software spending in the gaming sector rose 11 percent year-over-year to .3 billion, with non-mobile subscriptions increasing by 32 percent. Borderlands 4 was the top-selling game in September, with launch-month revenue nearly 30 percent higher than that of Borderlands 3.

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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.

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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.

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October 22, 2025

Here are some of the first Android XR apps and games, developed in Unity 6

Google Maps XR introduces the Immersive View, which allows users to explore locations in detailed 3D environments.

AppWizard

October 20, 2025

Launch apps leak: MLB, Synth Riders, FitXR coming to Android XR

Samsung is set to launch its Project Moohan Android XR headset, which will be revealed online tomorrow night. The headset will feature partnerships with Adobe, the MLB, and the NFL, offering a variety of spatial applications at launch. Users will have access to popular apps like FitXR, Synth Riders, and Cubism, which have been successful on Meta’s Quest VR headsets. The Google Play Store will showcase dedicated Android XR apps marked with a “Made for XR” badge, indicating their optimization for the new headset. A list of launch titles is being compiled, promising a diverse content library for early adopters.

AppWizard

October 18, 2025

Google Play Teases Android XR Apps And Games

Google has launched a new selection of apps and games in the Play Store tailored for Android XR, previously developed for Android VR or Daydream. This page features a variety of XR-ready apps, including notable titles like Asteroid, NFL Pro Era, Vacation Simulator, and Naver CHZZK XR. The inclusion of Virtual Desktop indicates support for wireless PCVR streaming. Android XR is a collaboration between Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm, aiming to create a robust ecosystem for next-generation headsets. The initial app offerings focus on entertainment, gaming, and utility, with a dedicated shelf for easier discovery and installation. Android XR will utilize Android’s developer stack, integrating Play billing and XR-specific APIs. Analysts predict a resurgence in the AR and VR sectors, with Google competing against Meta’s Quest lineup. The Play Store is expected to expand rapidly as partners finalize builds and features.

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October 17, 2025

Google Play spills the beans on what apps and games are coming to Android XR

Google has launched a new section on the Play Store showcasing apps and games designed for Android XR headsets. The section includes apps like Asteroid, NFL Pro Era, Vacation Simulator, and Naver CHZZK XR. Virtual Desktop, a PC streaming app, is also available on Google Play, indicating that Android XR will support advanced features like remote PC access and high-quality game streaming. Android XR is a new operating system developed by Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm for XR hardware, with Samsung's Galaxy XR headset being the first to ship with it. These early Play Store updates provide a clear look at the content available for Galaxy XR owners.