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AppWizard

March 9, 2025

Company of Heroes 3 is free to try and 50% off, so it’s the best time to check out the beefy 2.0 overhaul

Company of Heroes 3, a World War II real-time strategy game by Relic, is free to play until Monday. The game features an Italian campaign where players command troops against the Wehrmacht. A significant 2.0 anniversary update has been released, enhancing gameplay with reworked companies, increased skirmish variety, adjusted unit costs and abilities, and expanded map selection. The community has responded positively, with recent Steam reviews rating it 'Mostly Positive.' The base game is currently 50% off until Thursday.

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.

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.

Winsage

March 7, 2025

Windows Central Podcast: Skype is DEAD and we’re taking it personally

The Windows Central Podcast discusses the official discontinuation of Skype, reflecting on the hosts' experiences and challenges. They also explore developments surrounding Copilot on Windows and the future of AI integration. Additionally, the podcast covers Lenovo's new line of PCs with unconventional designs and offers insights on the recently unveiled MacBook Air, comparing its value to competitors like the Surface Laptop 7.

TrendTechie

March 7, 2025

Split Fiction от авторов It Takes Two слили на торренты

The cooperative adventure game Split Fiction was released without anti-piracy measures, leading to its breach by the hacking group Rune within thirty minutes of launch. Despite this, the game has achieved a 97% positive rating on Steam and peak online player counts exceeding 50,000. There is currently no Russian language option, but Mechanics VoiceOver is working on professional voiceover and has started a crowdfunding campaign. A neural translation mod is available for the PC version, which can be installed by placing it in the specified directory. The game is designed for cooperative play, allowing a second player to join without purchasing the game again, and supports cross-platform play.

AppWizard

March 7, 2025

Robocop: Rogue City is getting a ‘standalone expansion’ that sounds an awful lot like The Raid

RoboCop: Rogue City was released in 2023 and received a "very positive" rating from over 11,000 user reviews on Steam. A standalone expansion titled RoboCop: Rogue City – Unfinished Business is set to be released in the summer. The expansion will take place in Old Detroit, featuring the OmniTower and themes of gentrification. It will include new weapons, finishing moves, special missions related to Alex Murphy's past, and intense flashbacks of his life before becoming RoboCop.

TrendTechie

March 5, 2025

Улучшенную версию GTA 5 Enhanced уже взломали и выложили на торренты

On March 4th, Rockstar Games released the Enhanced version of Grand Theft Auto V, which can be upgraded from the original title at no additional cost, but requires players to purchase the game first. This has been particularly challenging for players in Russia. Hackers have cracked the Enhanced version, making it available on torrent sites. The Enhanced edition features improved graphics, faster loading times, and exclusive content for GTA Online. However, it has received a mixed rating of 50% on Steam, with players criticizing the graphics, unstable servers, and the inability to transfer progress from the original version.

BetaBeacon

March 5, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom’s fastest-selling game ever

Monster Hunter Wilds is Capcom's fastest-selling game in less than a week, with 8 million copies sold, half of the lifetime sales of Monster Hunter Rise. Despite stability and optimization issues causing negative reviews, the game has a good chance of becoming Capcom's number-one-selling game eventually.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

It launched upside down and on fire, but busted and brilliant Stalker 2 has attracted 6 million players to the Zone in the last 3 months

The game Stalker 2 received a review score of 83%. It has attracted 6 million players, a number that could fill Prypiat 120 times. In comparison, Monster Hunter Wilds sold eight million copies in three days. The game's development faced challenges due to the invasion of its home country. GSC Game World plans to release extensive patches to improve the game and revive the A-life AI system. The author intends to revisit the original Stalker trilogy before playing Stalker 2 again.

AppWizard

March 5, 2025

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced launch is going poorly or well depending on how you look at it: It’s got a ‘mixed’ rating on Steam and is one of the most-played games

Grand Theft Auto 5 Enhanced has launched on Steam, attracting nearly 115,000 concurrent players, with a peak of over 187,000 in the last 24 hours, primarily due to being offered free to existing owners. However, it has not become one of Steam's top-selling games. The Steam rating for GTA 5 Enhanced is "mixed," with 56% of reviews positive, reflecting user frustration. Rockstar Support has noted that some online migrations may take additional time and that suspended or banned accounts may not be eligible for migration. The Enhanced edition has entered Steam's top 10 without significantly affecting the player base of GTA 5 Legacy, which has around 122,000 concurrent players. The Enhanced edition's player count briefly surpassed the Legacy version but has since stabilized. The combined player counts indicate strong engagement with the Grand Theft Auto franchise.