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AppWizard

May 27, 2025

CHARTS: Fantasy Life i debuts at No.2 on Steam

The gaming landscape on Steam has recently seen notable changes. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, developed by Level 5, launched on May 21st and became the second highest-grossing game last week. Counter-Strike 2 remains the top-grossing game. Dota 2 rose 31 spots to No. 3 due to the Spring Forward patch. The Steam Deck is the fourth highest-grossing item. Helldivers 2 climbed to No. 5 after an update. Elden Ring Nightreign pre-orders increased its position to No. 6. RoadCraft debuted at No. 7. Warframe re-entered the Top Ten at No. 8, while Apex Legends rose to No. 9. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 dropped to No. 10. Doom: The Dark Ages fell to No. 21. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 27th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Level 5 3. Dota 2, Valve 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Helldivers 2, PlayStation 6. Elden Ring Nightreign, Bandai Namco (P) 7. RoadCraft, Saber Interactive 8. Warframe, Digital Extremes 9. Apex Legends, EA 10. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

‘Son, you did a good job:’ Doom grandaddy John Romero streamed hit indie FPS Dusk and absolutely loved it

John Romero has launched a new streaming series titled "FPS Fridays" on Twitch, starting with a gameplay session of New Blood's 2018 title, Dusk. During the stream, Romero showcased his gameplay skills, contrasting his performance with that of average players. The stream fostered community interaction, with studio head Dave Oshry sharing memorable moments and the New Blood account responding playfully to Romero. Future episodes will feature games chosen by viewer votes. Romero also explored the Doom WAD MyHouse and released Sigil 2, a free hardcore WAD available alongside its predecessor for players with a copy of Doom, both accessible from Nightdive's recent remaster.

Winsage

May 14, 2025

Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 support deadlines changed? This story just won’t die

Support for Windows 10 will end on October 14, 2025. After this date, Microsoft 365 Apps will continue to function on Windows 10 devices, but Microsoft recommends upgrading to Windows 11 to avoid potential performance issues. Microsoft will provide security updates for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 for three years after the end of support, ending on October 10, 2028. However, Microsoft will not test new releases on Windows 10 after the end-of-support date. Support for Microsoft 365 Apps on Windows 10 will have limitations, including advising upgrades to Windows 11 for issues that do not occur on Windows 11, limited troubleshooting assistance for customers unable to upgrade, and no option to log bugs or request additional updates. These support options do not apply to consumers using the Personal and Family editions of Microsoft 365.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

CHARTS: New content brings Destiny 2 back to Steam No.2

Destiny 2 has re-entered the Steam Top Ten, ranking second, following the announcement of new content including two expansions: Edge of Fate in July and Renegades in December. The game surged 83 places in rankings after the launch of the Rite of the Nine on May 6th. Counter-Strike 2 remains the highest-grossing title on Steam. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is in third place, while The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered has dropped to seventh. Valve's Steam Deck is fourth, and Doom: The Dark Ages is fifth in pre-orders. Apex Legends climbed to sixth, and Stellaris returned to the Top Ten at eighth due to a sales event. Schedule 1 fell to ninth, and War Thunder is tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 13th is as follows: Counter-Strike 2, Destiny 2, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Steam Deck, Doom: The Dark Ages, Apex Legends, The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Stellaris, Schedule 1, War Thunder.

AppWizard

May 12, 2025

The tower defense comeback continues with Rift Riff, a ‘remarkably forgiving’ game about interdimensional juice raids

Rift Riff is a new tower defense game where players control a clumsy cloaked wizard tasked with installing an extractor to gather resources while defending against shadowy blob monsters. Players can strategically place defensive towers and manage resources to fortify their defenses. The game is available on Steam at an enticing price.

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

CHARTS: Clair Obscur Expedition 33 rose to No.2 in second week

Last week, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 rose to the second highest grossing title on Steam, moving up from third place. Counter-Strike 2 is the top grossing title, while The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered dropped to third. The Steam Deck is fourth, and Schedule 1 is fifth. REPO is now sixth, Rust jumped 32 spots to seventh, and V Rising rose 32 positions to eighth. PUBG: Battlegrounds is ninth, and War Thunder is tenth. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending May 6th is as follows: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler Interactive 3. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. REPO, Semiwork 7. Rust, Facepunch 8. V Rising, Stunlock Studios 9. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 10. War Thunder, Gaijin

AppWizard

May 3, 2025

Movie Theaters Are Making A Comeback. Here’s Why.

In April, two major film releases revitalized interest in theaters: “A Minecraft Movie” grossed 3 million globally during its opening weekend, while Ryan Coogler’s horror film “Sinners” debuted with a solid million and has surpassed the 0 million mark worldwide. The success of “Sinners” has been supported by IMAX screenings and a limited re-release in select theaters. Despite competition from streaming services and inflation affecting consumer spending, studios like Warner Bros. are optimistic about maintaining momentum, with upcoming releases such as Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” and Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” AMC CEO Adam Aron expressed cautious optimism for recovery, noting a promising second half of the year and projections for a stronger 2026. Cinema United President Michael O’Leary advocates for a 45-day baseline window for films in theaters, while AMC plans to open 40 new Dolby Cinema auditoriums by 2027. The recent successes indicate that innovative storytelling and compelling cinematic experiences are crucial for attracting audiences back to theaters.

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

CHARTS: Oblivion remaster shoots to No.1 on Steam debut

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was the top performer on Steam for the week ending April 29th, following its unexpected launch on April 22nd. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted in third. The Steam Deck held the fourth position, and Schedule 1 fell to fifth. MahjongSoul returned to the Top 100, securing sixth place due to a crossover event. REPO declined to seventh, PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to eighth, Once Human climbed to ninth, and Marvel Rivals rounded out the top ten in tenth place. Steam Top Ten for the Week Ending April 29th: 1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), Catfood Studio 7. REPO, Semiwork 8. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 9. Once Human, Starry Studio 10. Marvel Rivals, NetEase

AppWizard

April 30, 2025

Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone hasn’t ‘really’ played a lot of other farming and life sims, but he appreciates the impact the game has had on the genre—’it seems to have inspired a lot more people to consider this kind of game’

Stardew Valley, released in 2016, has significantly influenced the farming simulator genre, leading to comparisons with new titles. Eric Barone, the creator of Stardew Valley, noted that he hasn't played many other farming games but mentioned Sun Haven and Graveyard Keeper as titles of interest. He expressed curiosity about Disney Dreamlight Valley due to its name, stating it resembles Animal Crossing more than Stardew Valley. Barone acknowledged that Stardew Valley has inspired many developers to create similar games, reflecting on his own gaming influences from titles like Harvest Moon, Rune Factory, and The Sims. He appreciates the resurgence of farming simulators and the creative wave it has generated in the industry.

AppWizard

April 29, 2025

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Stays on Top as ‘Sinners’ Holds Strong and ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ Reissue Blasts into Third at U.K. and Ireland Box Office

Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” has topped the U.K. and Ireland box office for the fourth consecutive weekend, earning £2.4 million and a total of £10.7 million. “Sinners” secured second place with £1.2 million, totaling £3.6 million. The reissue of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge Of The Sith” earned £0.3 million. “The Accountant 2” debuted in fourth place with £0.2 million. “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” grossed £5,671, landing in fifth place. “Until Dawn” debuted in sixth with £2,776. “The Penguin Lessons” added £1,334 for a total of £0.9 million. Disney’s “The Amateur” earned £7,707, totaling £1.1 million. “Thudarum” debuted in ninth place with £4,346. A24’s “Warfare” generated £6,516, totaling £0.1 million. Upcoming releases include Disney’s “Thunderbolts” on May 1 and “Parthenope” on May 2.