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007 First Light рискует оказаться на торрентах до официального релиза
TrendTechie
May 21, 2026

007 First Light рискует оказаться на торрентах до официального релиза

The game 007 First Light is set to launch on May 27, but there are concerns about it being leaked onto torrent sites before its release. Players who pre-order the game can start playing 24 hours earlier than the general public, increasing the risk of piracy. Recent trends show an increase in fully functional pirated versions of major games appearing before their official launches, including titles like Pragmata and Death Stranding 2. There is no confirmed information about the use of the anti-piracy system Denuvo on Steam, and even with such protections, hackers have been able to bypass them. Factors contributing to early availability of game builds to hackers include failures in pre-loading systems and actions by reviewers. Even if a game avoids leaks initially, it is likely to be pirated eventually.
На торренты слили Subnautica 2, но это старый билд
TrendTechie
May 13, 2026

На торренты слили Subnautica 2, но это старый билд

Some players have experienced outdated versions of Subnautica 2 ahead of its anticipated release on May 14. A leak has occurred, distributing older builds of the game online, leading to various theories about its source. Unknown Worlds Entertainment has confirmed the leak, stating that the circulating builds are incomplete and do not represent the final game. They warned that these unofficial builds may contain bugs and cannot be verified for safety or stability. The official release will differ significantly from the leaked versions and will launch in an "early access" format, with plans for ongoing updates and new features.
Here's when Pragmata releases in your timezone
AppWizard
April 16, 2026

Here’s when Pragmata releases in your timezone

Pragmata is set to launch at 12 am EDT / 5 am BST on Friday, April 17, 2023, which is 9 pm PDT on Thursday, April 16 for Los Angeles. The game has received an 87% rating from Justin Wagner at PC Gamer. Pre-loading is available for players who have pre-ordered the game. Release times in various global locations are as follows: Los Angeles: 9 pm PDT on Thursday, April 16; New York: 12 am on Friday, April 17; London: 5 am BST on Friday, April 17; Berlin: 6 am CEST on Friday, April 17; Sydney: 2 pm AEST on Friday, April 17; Wellington: 4 pm NZDT on Friday, April 17.
Arc Raiders' preload isn't working on the Epic Games store due to 'an unforeseen issue'
AppWizard
October 29, 2025

Arc Raiders’ preload isn’t working on the Epic Games store due to ‘an unforeseen issue’

Living in a Wi-Fi bowl leads to slow internet speeds, exemplified by a personal experience of downloading Stalker 2 over three weeks. Preloading has become essential for gamers. The preload for the game Arc Raiders launched recently, but preloading is not available on the Epic Games store due to an issue. Arc Raiders will be available for download on the Epic Games store starting at 10:30 am CET on October 30th. The download size for Arc Raiders is 26.8 GB, and one user reported downloading it in just over an hour.
Borderlands 4 global release times and preload details
AppWizard
September 11, 2025

Borderlands 4 global release times and preload details

Borderlands 4 will launch globally on September 12 for New Zealand, which is September 11 for many other regions. The game will be available at the following times: - Los Angeles: 9 am PT on September 11 - Chicago: 11 am CT on September 11 - New York: 12 pm ET on September 11 - London: 5 pm BST on September 11 - Berlin: 6 pm CEST on September 11 - Singapore: 12 am SGT on September 12 - Tokyo: 1 am JST on September 12 - Sydney: 2 am AEST on September 12 - Wellington: 4 am NZST on September 12 On PlayStation 5 and Xbox, the game will unlock at 12 am local time on September 12, except for Los Angeles, where it will be available at 9 pm on September 11. The Switch 2 version is scheduled for release on October 3, 2025. There is currently no option to pre-load Borderlands 4 on Steam, and as of September 10, the pre-load feature has not been activated.
Battlefield 6 has fragmented install feature that allows you to slim a full 80GB installation down to 55GB on PC — feature enables installing campaign and multiplayer separately
AppWizard
August 4, 2025

Battlefield 6 has fragmented install feature that allows you to slim a full 80GB installation down to 55GB on PC — feature enables installing campaign and multiplayer separately

Battlefield 6 will feature fragmented downloads, allowing players to install only the components they choose, with a base installation size of 55 GB and a total install size of approximately 80 GB if campaign and multiplayer modes are added. The game will utilize DirectX 12 shaders for enhanced graphics and include a "cosmetic stream" feature for pre-loading cosmetic items, potentially improving performance to over 300 FPS. The release date is set for October 6, 2025, with an open beta scheduled for later this week.
GTA V's New Next-Gen PC Update Can Be Downloaded Early
AppWizard
February 27, 2025

GTA V’s New Next-Gen PC Update Can Be Downloaded Early

The next-generation upgrade for GTA V and GTA Online on PC, titled GTA V Enhanced, is set to release on March 4th. Pre-loading is currently available for owners of the game on the Rockstar Games Launcher, with a download size of approximately 90GB. The original game has been rebranded as GTA V Legacy, and there will be no crossplay between the two versions. Players can transfer their save data from the old version to GTA V Enhanced. The enhanced version features new graphical improvements, new vehicles, and additional content.
Epic Games Store hits nearly 300 million PC users in 2024
AppWizard
February 15, 2025

Epic Games Store hits nearly 300 million PC users in 2024

Epic Games' store has attracted 295 million users on PC and nearly 900 million cross-platform accounts, marking an increase of approximately 100 million users from the previous year, with an average of 67 million monthly active users (MAUs). However, revenue from third-party game sales on PC has declined by 18% year-over-year, dropping from 0 million to 5 million. Overall revenue has increased from 0 million to .09 billion, largely due to Epic's own titles. The top three titles on the platform are Free-to-Play games: Genshin Impact, Rocket League, and Honkai Star Rail, with Grand Theft Auto V being the first paid title on the list. Epic plans to enhance its mobile applications and add features like voice chat and out-of-game invites to the PC client. Concerns remain about the sustainability of third-party game sales as Epic's revenue increasingly relies on its own franchises.
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