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AppWizard

April 8, 2025

CHARTS: Schedule 1 drops to No.2 in second week

The latest weekly sales figures from Steam show that Counter-Strike 2 is the highest grossing game, followed by Schedule 1 in second place, REPO in third, and Steam Deck in fourth. InZoi has dropped to fifth place despite surpassing one million sales. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered debuted at sixth, Monster Hunter Wilds rose to seventh, Call of Duty returned to the Top Ten, Dead by Daylight is in ninth, and Split Fiction is in tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending April 8th includes: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Schedule 1, TVGS 3. REPO, Semiwork 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. InZoi, Krafton 6. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, PlayStation 7. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 8. Call of Duty, Activision 9. Dead by Daylight, Behaviour 10. Split Fiction, EA

Winsage

April 3, 2025

Microsoft at 50: how adaptability under Nadella is paying off

Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft fifty years ago to sell a version of the Basic computer language for the Altair. Microsoft has evolved from its initial focus on PC software to commanding a vast network of global data centers and recently investing in generative AI. The company faced challenges from the rise of the internet and smartphones, which shifted focus away from PCs, leading to stagnation in its stock price. Satya Nadella became CEO in 2014 and shifted Microsoft towards a cloud-first strategy, embracing open-source software and partnering with OpenAI for exclusive access to AI models. Under his leadership, Microsoft has adapted to changes in the tech landscape, although the impact of generative AI remains uncertain. Since Nadella's appointment, Microsoft's stock price has increased tenfold, raising its market value to nearly .8 trillion.

AppWizard

March 28, 2025

PJobRAT Android Malware Masquerades as Dating and Messaging Apps to Target Military Personnel

PJobRAT is an Android Remote Access Trojan that re-emerged in 2023, targeting users in Taiwan. Initially known for targeting Indian military personnel, it now disguises itself as benign apps like ‘SangaalLite’ and ‘CChat’, distributed via defunct WordPress sites operational from January 2023 to October 2024, with domain registrations dating back to April 2022. The malware is spread through counterfeit applications resembling legitimate messaging services, prompting users to grant extensive permissions. Enhanced capabilities allow it to execute shell commands, access data from any app, root devices, and communicate with command-and-control servers via Firebase Cloud Messaging and HTTP. The campaign appears to have concluded, highlighting the evolving tactics of threat actors. Users are advised against installing apps from untrusted sources and to use mobile threat detection software.

Winsage

March 26, 2025

Windows Photos adds fancy editing features from other Microsoft apps

Microsoft is updating its Windows Photos app with features from its Designer application in version 2025.11030.20006.0. The app will include AI-powered editing tools, such as image touch-ups, background removal, and photo upscaling, particularly for users with Copilot+ PCs that have a Neural Processing Unit (NPU). A new Optical Character Recognition (OCR) feature will enable users to import documents and extract text from images, similar to Office Lens. The integration of Designer's creative elements will allow users to create designs using existing images for greeting cards and other layouts. Users will be able to access the "Create with Designer" feature by right-clicking on photos in File Explorer. Additionally, the app will automatically display photos from subfolders in Gallery mode and will support JPEG XL (JXL) file formats.

AppWizard

March 18, 2025

CHARTS: REPO rises to second place on Steam

REPO, a cooperative horror game, launched on February 26th and reached second place on Steam, behind Counter-Strike 2. Split Fiction is in third place with over two million copies sold. Monster Hunter Wilds dropped to fourth, while PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to fifth. Cyberpunk 2077 jumped 60 positions to seventh, Elden Ring rose 35 spots to eighth, Red Dead Redemption 2 re-entered the Top 100 at ninth, and Baldur's Gate 3 is in tenth place. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending March 18th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. REPO, Semiwork 3. Split Fiction, EA 4. Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom 5. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 6. Steam Deck, Valve 7. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 8. Elden Ring, Bandai Namco 9. Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar 10. Baldur's Gate 3, Larian Studios

AppWizard

March 17, 2025

2011 was an amazing comeback year for PC gaming

In the 1990s, personal computers became popular in homes, leading to a surge in gaming among children, particularly with the rise of CD-ROM technology. The 2000s saw a decline in PC gaming, attributed to piracy concerns, with notable figures expressing skepticism about the platform's future. However, in 2011, the PC Gaming Alliance reported a 15% profit increase in PC gaming, driven by a growing market in China. The open-world genre thrived on PC, with significant releases like Skyrim and Batman: Arkham City, which emphasized exploration and fluid gameplay. RPGs experienced a revival in 2011, highlighted by Skyrim, Fallout: New Vegas, and The Witcher 2, alongside BioWare's Dragon Age 2 and the immersive sim Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Indie games like Bastion and Limbo gained popularity, while strategy games such as Total War: Shogun 2 also performed well. The year 2011 is recognized as a landmark period for PC gaming, marking its resurgence.

Winsage

March 15, 2025

Rumour: Valve about to launch SteamOS for all PCs

SteamOS is set to be released for all PCs, with expanded hardware support indicated by recent rumors and code changes. Valve announced during CES 2025 that SteamOS will be available to third-party manufacturers, with the Lenovo Legion Go S being the first device to feature it, launching in May 2025. This marks a shift from Valve's previous attempts with Steam Machines. SteamOS is designed as a streamlined Linux alternative for gaming enthusiasts, aiming to compete with Windows by offering a simplified interface. Nvidia's introduction of an ARM chip raises speculation about broader hardware compatibility, potentially including ARM-based devices.

AppWizard

March 14, 2025

Rise of the Ronin review

Rise of the Ronin, an action RPG set in the Edo period developed by Team Ninja, is now available on PC for £40 after its successful launch on PS5. Players have reported performance issues such as fluctuating frame rates and slow-motion movement, particularly in crowded areas, which detracts from the gameplay experience. The game features layered combat mechanics and a narrative focused on the final days of the Shogunate, where players rid villages of bandits and develop connections with NPCs. Despite initial smooth gameplay, performance deteriorated during missions, leading to inconsistent experiences. While some players have enjoyed smooth gameplay, many have faced optimization issues, raising concerns about the game's overall quality and the effectiveness of an upcoming patch from Koei Tecmo to address these problems.

AppWizard

March 12, 2025

Cthulhu Keeper Revitalizes Classic PC Game Genres Through A Lovecraftian Lens

Certain hardcore PC game genres have seen a resurgence, with titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gaining popularity, while the stealth-tactics genre and dungeon management games have struggled. Kuuasema's Cthulhu Keeper is a real-time tactics game that combines cult base management with stealth missions, featuring gameplay mechanics that include commanding cultists and Lovecraftian monsters. The game includes story missions and mini-roguelite expeditions, requiring strategic planning and quick thinking. Players control Lilith West, who can harvest enemy corpses for strategic advantages. Cthulhu Keeper aims to appeal to both hardcore gamers and newcomers, with a public playtest scheduled for March 17.

AppWizard

March 11, 2025

CHARTS: Monster Hunter Wilds drops to No.2 in second week

Counter-Strike 2 is currently the top game on the Steam charts, followed by Monster Hunter Wilds in second place. Split Fiction debuted in third place after selling one million copies within 48 hours of its release. REPO is in fourth place, while the Steam Deck has fallen to fifth. PUBG: Battlegrounds dropped to sixth, and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege rose to seventh. Throne and Liberty re-entered the charts at eighth place, while Fragpunk debuted at ninth. Marvel Rivals is in tenth place after slipping four spots. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending March 11th is as follows: Counter-Strike 2, Monster Hunter Wilds, Split Fiction, REPO, Steam Deck, PUBG: Battlegrounds, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Throne and Liberty, Fragpunk, and Marvel Rivals.