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August 17, 2025

The Top 3 PC-Only Games That Need a Console Release Yesterday

A select group of games remains exclusive to PC, limiting console gamers' access and impacting community growth and developer revenue. Three notable PC-only games are: 1. Arma 3 / Arma Reforger: Developed by Bohemia Interactive, Arma 3 is a tactical sandbox game focused on military realism, emphasizing precision and teamwork. Its successor, Arma Reforger, introduces modern enhancements but remains PC-exclusive. A console adaptation could fill a genre gap and attract console audiences. 2. Counter-Strike 2: This free-to-play first-person shooter builds on the Counter-Strike legacy and is a top performer on Steam. Despite its popularity and the potential for a new player base on consoles, there are currently no plans for a console release. 3. World of Warcraft (WoW): Launched in 2004, WoW is a leading MMO with a vast community. Despite its iconic status, it has not been released on consoles. Modern consoles have the capability to support WoW, and a console version could expand its market reach.

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August 16, 2025

Battlefield 6 Open Beta: How to Play This Weekend and What’s New

EA and DICE are set to launch Battlefield 6 on October 10, featuring a storyline involving NATO and a private military organization called Pax Armata. An open beta weekend runs through August 17, available on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. To participate, players must link their EA account to their platform account and download the beta client. Minimum System Requirements for PC: - OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) - CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600X or Intel Core i5-8400 - Memory: 16GB RAM - GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB or Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 - Storage: 55GB available space Recommended System Requirements for PC: - OS: Windows 11 (64-bit) - CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X or Intel Core i7-10700 - Memory: 16GB RAM - GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT or Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti - Storage: 80GB available space During the first beta weekend, players experienced maps including central Cairo, Tajikistan, and Gibraltar. The second weekend will introduce a new map, Empire State, set in Brooklyn, and feature at least seven game modes: Conquest, Closed Weapon Conquest, Breakthrough, Domination, King of the Hill, Rush, and Squad Deathmatch. Additional modes may be revealed, and players can earn rewards through challenges to redeem upon the game's full release.

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August 15, 2025

Stellar Blade PC Success is Indicative of Booming South Korean Gaming Industry

In its first three days of release on PC, Stellar Blade sold one million copies, contributing to a total of three million copies sold across PC and console platforms. A sequel is confirmed with a projected launch set for 2027. The game has received positive reviews for its combat mechanics and has benefited from the rising popularity of Korean culture. In 2023, Lies of P also gained acclaim, while Crimson Desert is generating hype despite a delay until 2026. The indie game Dave the Diver showcases the industry's expansion beyond traditional platforms. Additionally, Chinese developers have made significant progress, with Black Myth Wukong selling 20 million copies in its first month and boosting tourism to regions depicted in the game.

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August 13, 2025

Minecraft console dev 4J opens new Edinburgh studio as work continues on its Minecraft rival Reforj

4J Studios has established a new studio in Edinburgh to develop a competitive alternative to Minecraft called Reforj. Founded in 2005 in Dundee, Scotland, 4J Studios is known for creating official Minecraft versions for various platforms. The Edinburgh location will focus on software and design roles, and the company is currently recruiting skilled developers. The studio has launched a 'Pioneer Program' that gives expert Minecraft players early access to Reforj for feedback during its development. 4J Studios employs approximately 50 individuals and aims to leverage talent from the Edinburgh area to enhance their development process.

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August 13, 2025

Minecraft New Update 3.18 Applies Fixes via Bedrock 1.21.101

Mojang has released a new patch for Minecraft, version 3.18/1.027 for the Bedrock version 1.21.101, to address various issues from the recent experimental game drop features. The patch includes fixes for several crashes, corrected grass color in Swamps and Mangrove Swamps, ensured Firefly Bush particles appear correctly, increased Firefly Bush generation frequency, fixed item placement issues in Bundles with Hoppers, resolved download failures on PlayStation 5 when joining Realms and multiplayer worlds, and corrected the command selector ‘c=-1’ issue.

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August 13, 2025

Minecraft’s Latest Update 1.027 Applies Fixes on August 13

Players on consoles can download Minecraft update 1.027 (ver. 01.027.000), which is a minor patch enhancing the gaming experience as part of Bedrock version 1.21.101. The update addresses multiple issues, including: - Resolved crashes that could disrupt gameplay. - Fixed a crash occurring when treatment packs were removed during game loading or when entering a world. - Adjusted grass color in Swamps and Mangrove Swamps. - Ensured Firefly Bush particles appear in intended locations. - Increased frequency of Firefly Bush generation. - Fixed item placement issues with Bundles when interacting with Hoppers. - Corrected a problem on PlayStation 5 with downloading large packs while joining Realms and multiplayer worlds. - Fixed an issue with the command selector ‘c=-1’ not returning the furthest matching entity. Players should expect another patch before the next significant content release.

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August 12, 2025

Remedy revenue up 63.5% despite Firebreak underperforming

Remedy Entertainment reported a 63.5% increase in revenue for the second quarter, totaling €16.9 million, due to increased game sales, royalties, and reduced development costs. The CEO, Tero Virtala, noted that the new title FBC: Firebreak contributed significantly to this growth, supported by minimum guarantees from Microsoft and PlayStation. However, the game has not met expectations on the Steam platform, with most players engaging on PlayStation and Xbox. Remedy is committed to improving the game based on player feedback and has started rolling out patches for ongoing development.

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August 12, 2025

A veteran Final Fantasy programmer hates how indie games deliberately recreate PS1 visual bugs he made ‘many futile efforts’ to fix: ‘I just don’t get what’s so interesting about trying to replicate that’

Veteran programmer Koji Sugimoto criticized the trend of emulating retro visual glitches in modern games, particularly the revival of the affine texture warping effect from the original PlayStation. He expressed his discontent on August 5, lamenting that what was once a frustrating limitation is now celebrated as a charming quirk. Sugimoto previously described the deliberate use of warped textures as “detestable” and highlighted the challenges developers faced in overcoming these visual distortions. He noted a disconnect between the nostalgia some players feel and the difficulties encountered by developers.

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August 11, 2025

New Free Steam Game Is One of the Best of 2025 So Far

A new free game, Summer in Mara, is being offered through Fanatical for 48 hours, expiring on August 13, contingent on stock availability. It is a cozy farming adventure developed by Chibig, originally released in 2020, and has received over 1,300 user reviews with a 76% approval rating. This is the first time the game has been available for free on Steam or any other platform. The game typically costs a certain amount and offers 20 to 30 hours of gameplay. Its compatibility with the Steam Deck is currently listed as “Unknown,” indicating potential performance variability. To access the free game, players must sign up for the Fanatical newsletter.

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August 10, 2025

Semi-open World Puzzler ‘Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times’ Hits PC & Consoles Early 2026

Developer SlugGlove and publisher Yogscast Games announced their upcoming semi-open world puzzle adventure game, Rhell: Warped Worlds & Troubled Times, set to launch on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation in early 2026. Players will craft spells by combining magical runes to solve environmental puzzles across 14 main areas, with over 102 million possible spell combinations. The game features a narrative-driven experience where players guide Rhell, a mage, and her companion Beesle, as they uncover clues and interact with various characters. Rhell will be showcased at the Tiny Teams festival from August 7-14, and a demo is available on Steam.