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AppWizard

November 25, 2025

D&D’s new turn based tactics PC game should be a delight – but without VR, I’m not finding the fun

Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked is a cooperative multiplayer strategy game set in D&D's Forgotten Realms, available on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Meta Quest, primarily designed for virtual reality (VR). The game features turn-based strategy gameplay with players choosing from various D&D classes and species, represented as virtual miniatures. It is not a virtual tabletop or a direct adaptation of D&D 5e rules. The graphics are low in polygon count but rich in character, and the game emphasizes quick play sessions without the discomfort of VR-induced nausea. The control scheme reflects its VR origins, requiring players to pick up and place figures, which feels cumbersome on a flat screen compared to other games. The game is set to release on November 20, and the reviewer notes that their experience has been limited to single-player due to illness in the office.

AppWizard

November 4, 2025

72% of devs believe Steam has a monopoly on PC games, according to study

More than half of developers feel over-reliant on Steam for game distribution, with 72% believing it has a monopoly on the PC gaming market. A survey by Atomik Research involved 306 industry executives, with 75% in senior management and 77% from studios with over 50 employees. For many studios, Steam accounts for over 75% of their revenue, but developers are exploring alternatives like the Epic Games Store (48% have distributed there), GOG (10%), and Itch.io (8%). The study notes that 32% of developers still release physical game formats. Developers value alternative channels for ease of use, pricing control, promotional support, and international reach. Looking forward, 80% expect to use alternative channels alongside Steam, with 75% anticipating at least a 10% revenue increase from these platforms. Concerns remain about the gray market and distribution control challenges.

AppWizard

August 31, 2025

Report shows 90% of European gaming revenue in 2024 was digital purchases, but only 15% was on PC

Recent findings indicate that digital purchases dominate the gaming market in Europe, with 90% of overall gaming revenue in 2024 coming from digital sales, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. Physical game purchases have decreased to 10% of total revenue, down from 20% in 2020, representing a 50% decline over four years. Overall gaming revenue grew by 4% in 2024. The reasons for the decline in physical sales remain unclear, whether due to consumer preference for digital formats or fewer physical game releases.

BetaBeacon

July 30, 2025

Ayaneo just announced the “world’s first flip dual-screen Android handheld” for 3DS games, and I’m more excited about it than the Windows version

Ayaneo has unveiled a new gaming handheld called the Ayaneo Pocket DS, which is the world's first Android clamshell portable for 3DS games.

AppWizard

July 22, 2025

Psychological Horror Game ‘Luto’ Out Now on PC, Consoles

Selecta Play and Broken Bird Games have launched the psychological horror game Luto, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store. A physical Special Edition for PlayStation 5 is also available. In Luto, players experience the journey of an individual dealing with loss and mental turmoil, exploring themes of grief, anxiety, and depression. The game addresses various phobias, including monophobia, claustrophobia, agoraphobia, and nyctophobia. Players navigate chilling environments, making choices that affect their journey through madness and uncovering fragmented memories. The Special Edition includes the physical game, a comic that expands the lore, collectible stickers, and a stylish o-card slipcover.

AppWizard

July 12, 2025

The 5 rarest PC games you’ll never own

PC gaming is a significant part of the video game industry, with both digital and physical releases appealing to gamers and collectors. - Dark Souls III (Prestige Edition): Released in 2016, this edition includes an art book, a metal case, and a 40cm Lord of Cinder figure. Loose versions can sell for around , while complete editions can exceed ,000. - Garage Bad Dream Adventure: A point-and-click horror game released in 1999 with only 3,000 copies produced. Complete copies are valued between ,500 and over ,200. - Rockford: An arcade game from 1988 adapted for home computers. Loose copies are valued over ,000, while complete-in-box versions can reach upwards of ,500, and sometimes exceed ,000 at auction. - Wolfenstein 3D: Released in 1992, this first-person shooter has loose copies valued around 0 and complete editions averaging around ,200, often fetching higher at auction. - Nora Princess And Stray Cat Heart: A 2016 adult visual novel with limited physical release. Loose versions exceed ,000, and complete-in-box editions can reach prices as high as ,000 at auctions. Physical releases in PC gaming are increasingly rare and valuable, often requiring significant financial investment to acquire.

AppWizard

July 4, 2025

Steam now generates three times more revenue for Capcom than PlayStation

Capcom's financial report indicates a significant shift towards PC gaming, with Steam contributing 31% of the company's total revenue for the fiscal year ending March 31, representing a 38% increase from the previous year. Sales on Steam generated 52.7 billion yen (approximately .4 million), up from million the prior year. The share of revenue from Steam rose from 21% to over one-third, surpassing PlayStation's revenue, which was 10.5% the year before. Capcom sold 51 million games in the last fiscal year, with 28 million being digital PC games. The company expects console revenue to exceed PC earnings by 2027, but anticipates most revenue will come from mobile and digital PC game sales. Upcoming titles include Resident Evil Requiem, set for release on February 27, 2026, along with Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Pragmata.

Winsage

April 24, 2025

Windows 3.1 is now available for the Game Boy Color… kind of

Developer Ruben Retro has launched GBS WINDOWS for Game Boy, a unique homage to Windows 3.1, available for the Game Boy Color. The software, developed in GB Studio, is priced at €40 but is currently sold out on Etsy. Customers can sign up for notifications when new stock becomes available. GBS WINDOWS is encased in a physical Game Boy cartridge, providing a tangible connection to the past.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos Game’s PC Version Launches on April 30

Idea Factory International will launch the motorcycle action game, Neptunia Riders VS Dogoos, for PC via Steam on April 30 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. The game was previously released on January 28 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch in the Western market. A special "Magazine Edition" will be available, including a physical game, digital version, artbook, posters, stickers, official soundtrack, reversible cover sleeve, exclusive trading card, and in-game costumes. Players can control six characters across 15 stages while collecting Dogoos. The game features English and Japanese audio, with text options in English, French, and Spanish. It was originally launched in Japan in June 2024.

AppWizard

April 9, 2025

Fury over rape and incest game that tells players to be ‘women’s worst nightmare’, as Tech Secretary slams PC giant

The computer game "No Mercy" features a male protagonist who is encouraged to adopt a predatory mindset, promoting themes of violence and non-consensual acts. The game has received criticism from various figures, including Technology Secretary Peter Kyle, who described it as "deeply worrying" and called for its removal from the gaming platform Steam. Despite its disturbing content, "No Mercy" has received 'very positive' user reviews on Steam. The game includes elements of violence, incest, and blackmail, and features "unavoidable non-consensual sex." Concerns have been raised about the lax age verification process on Steam, which allows children to easily access the game. Child mental health expert Nova Eden noted that many parents mistakenly view Steam as a safe environment. Although LBC reported the game's inappropriate content to Steam, it remains available for purchase. The situation raises questions about Ofcom's ability to moderate online content, as it cannot investigate individual complaints. The Games Rating Authority clarified that while physical games must carry a PEGI age rating, digital games are not subject to the same requirement, leaving gaps in consumer protection.