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Arc System Works rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat now available for PC
AppWizard
April 1, 2025

Arc System Works rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat now available for PC

Arc System Works and APLUS Games have released the PC version of the rhythm puzzle game Magical Beat on Steam, priced at .99 or 990 yen. The game originally launched in Japanese arcades on May 31, 2012, and was later released on PS Vita on December 12, 2023, and PlayStation 3 on August 5, 2014, with the PS Vita version reaching Western audiences on June 17, 2014. Magical Beat combines match-3 gameplay with rhythm elements, where players drop colored blocks called beatons in sync with the music. The game features an original Vocaloid soundtrack by Kikuo and includes tracks from various Arc System Works titles, such as Guilty Gear and BlazBlue. Players can eliminate beatons by connecting three or more of the same color, and the game includes over 100 soundtracks from different series.
Assassin's Creed Shadows hits 2 million players, putting it on track to be the series' most successful game yet
AppWizard
March 23, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows hits 2 million players, putting it on track to be the series’ most successful game yet

Assassin's Creed Shadows has gained over 2 million players just three days after its launch, surpassing the launches of AC Origins and Odyssey. It reached 1 million players within the first 24 hours, breaking the record previously held by AC Valhalla. Currently, Shadows has around 60,000 concurrent players, nearing Odyssey's record of 62,069. Ubisoft is in discussions with Tencent for a potential investment in a new intellectual property unit that includes the Assassin's Creed franchise. The game has received approximately 81.7% favorable reviews on Steam, with PC Gamer rating it at 80%.
Death Stranding 2's PS5 release date is in June, let's hope it doesn't take eight months to hit PC this time
AppWizard
March 10, 2025

Death Stranding 2’s PS5 release date is in June, let’s hope it doesn’t take eight months to hit PC this time

Hideo Kojima announced the official release date for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as June 26, 2025, exclusively for PlayStation 5, with preorders for the Collector's Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition allowing early access on June 24. A 10-minute trailer featuring a soundtrack by Woodkid was released, showcasing visuals without significant plot details. The trailer includes imagery such as a winged cat and a cameo by Ma Dong-seok. The previous PC version of the game was released eight months after the PlayStation launch.
7 PC gaming scandals you forgot about
AppWizard
March 9, 2025

7 PC gaming scandals you forgot about

Batman: Arkham Knight was pulled from sale within 24 hours of its PC launch due to severe performance issues, leading to a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after months of fixes. Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews since its early access launch in 2023, raising ethical questions about its availability. Newegg sold a faulty motherboard to Gamers Nexus and refused a refund, leading to a series of videos and a meeting between the two parties. 38 Studios, founded by Curt Schilling, secured a million loan from Rhode Island but filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver on its MMO project, Project Copernicus, following the underwhelming performance of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. iBUYPOWER was involved in a match-fixing scandal during a 2014 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match, resulting in Valve taking action against the players. Cyberpunk 2077's launch was plagued by bugs and performance issues, particularly on last-gen consoles, despite high expectations. Blood II: The Chosen was launched prematurely by GT Interactive, leading to a damaged reputation and the abandonment of the franchise.
Monster Hunter Wilds is slowly recovering from a rough PC launch, finally hitting 60% positive reviews on Steam – but some big issues remain
AppWizard
March 8, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is slowly recovering from a rough PC launch, finally hitting 60% positive reviews on Steam – but some big issues remain

Monster Hunter Wilds has a 60% positive rating on Steam. Capcom is working on updates, including a significant patch next week to fix a critical progress blocker, crashes, and monster behavior issues. Players have reported poor performance, graphical bugs, and a confusing user interface. Multiplayer setup is difficult, and some players are disappointed with the PC port, citing frequent crashes. The game is available on GeForce Now and features character outfits that enhance gameplay. There are also various mods for customization.
Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s most sucessful PC launch ever
AppWizard
March 1, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s most sucessful PC launch ever

Monster Hunter Wilds has reached the sixth position among the most-played games on Steam within 24 hours of its release, becoming Capcom’s most successful PC launch with over 500,000 players and more than 1.3 million concurrent players as of 9:40 AM ET. The game has received a mixed reception, with a review score of 47% positive feedback, largely due to significant PC optimization issues. Players have noted that a robust PC setup is necessary for a satisfactory gaming experience, and there are hopes for future patches to improve performance.
Peripheral maker Corsair says Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming to PC in 'early 2026,' then immediately yoinks it back
AppWizard
February 22, 2025

Peripheral maker Corsair says Grand Theft Auto 6 is coming to PC in ‘early 2026,’ then immediately yoinks it back

Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to debut on consoles in fall 2025, with a potential PC release in early 2026. Ronald van Ween from Corsair Gaming suggested this timeline during a financial call but later clarified that he was speculating and no official PC release date had been confirmed by Take-Two or Rockstar. Historically, the gap between console and PC releases for the series has been around seven months.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is January 2025's Third Best Selling Game in the US Thanks to its PC Release
AppWizard
February 21, 2025

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is January 2025’s Third Best Selling Game in the US Thanks to its PC Release

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has achieved significant success in the gaming market following its recent PC launch, moving from rank 56 to 3 among the best-selling premium games in the United States for January, according to sales data from Circana (NPD). The Twin Pack, which includes the original Remake, also saw a rise from rank 265 to 16. The game extends the narrative of the original's first disc and offers a 100-hour journey filled with exploration and storytelling. It is available on both PC and PlayStation 5 worldwide.
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