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AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Steam Summer Sale 2025 is here offering weeks of massive discounts for PC gamers

The Steam Summer Sale for 2025 has started, offering discounts on thousands of titles, including popular games like "Metaphor: ReFantazio," "Monster Hunter Wilds," and "Sid Meier's Civilization VII." The sale features consistent discounts throughout its duration, which runs until July 10. Valve has reintroduced the "Deep Discounts" section, showcasing significant price cuts on titles such as "Black Mesa" and "Little Nightmares II," with discounts ranging from 85% to 95%. A special Weekend PC Game Deals feature will be available this Saturday. Valve also plans another major event in September for the Steam Autumn Sale.

AppWizard

June 28, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds is getting more PC improvements, but they don’t seem to address the CPU issues tanking the game’s performance

Capcom is preparing a significant update for Monster Hunter Wilds to address performance issues, including adjustments to VRAM usage and corrections in the Graphics settings. The patch notes indicate enhancements such as the return of monsters and new equipment, but players remain skeptical about the effectiveness of these changes. Since the game's launch in February, many players have reported persistent crashes and texture problems, leading to a negative reception reflected in recent reviews on Steam, where only 14% of feedback in the past month has been positive. Despite these challenges, earlier titles in the Monster Hunter franchise have seen a resurgence in sales over the past year.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Despite limping on Steam charts with a 24-hour peak of less than 200, FBC: Firebreak hits 1 million players milestone—and, let’s face it, it’s probably Game Pass

FBC: Firebreak, Remedy's multiplayer shooter, has a peak player count of 169 on Steam and a 'mixed' rating with a score of 60%. However, over one million players have engaged with the game, indicating a broader interest. The game is available on Game Pass, which may contribute to its player base. Criticism has been directed at its progression system, which is seen as stingy and requiring repetitive gameplay to unlock content. Despite some enjoyment, many players express a desire for a different game. The future success of FBC: Firebreak may depend on converting its player interest into sales.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

You Can Now Launch First-Party PlayStation Games Through the Xbox PC App

A recent video has shown a first-party PlayStation game launching from Xbox’s new PC app, which is part of Microsoft's efforts to improve the Xbox PC app on Windows. This app now allows users to access software purchased from various storefronts, including Steam and the Epic Games Store. Popular PlayStation titles like God of War Ragnarok and Days Gone can be launched from the Xbox PC app, although this functionality is currently limited to beta testers. Users can create shortcuts to PlayStation games within the app, but cannot purchase or install them directly. The situation raises questions about the implications for Sony's strategies and the value of console exclusives. While this development opens up opportunities for Microsoft, it may also challenge its software sales and service pricing.

BetaBeacon

June 27, 2025

Epic Games Store rounds off June 2025 with new free game giveaway for Android and iOS gamers

The Epic Games Store offers a revenue split of 12% with developers, attracting indie developers and creating a diverse library of games.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

FBC: Firebreak hits 1m players

Remedy Entertainment announced that its latest title, FBC: Firebreak, has attracted over one million players as of June 26, just nine days after its launch on June 17. The game is available through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. Data from SteamDB shows a peak of 1,992 concurrent users on Steam. FBC: Firebreak is Remedy's first multiplayer game, initially announced as Project Condor in 2021 and originally set to be published by 505 Games before Remedy decided to self-publish.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

Steam is down — live updates on outage

Reports of an outage on the Steam platform began around 9:50 a.m. Pacific Time, peaking at approximately 3,000 reports by 10:30 a.m. The Steam Store was marked as offline, while other services were functioning normally. The Steam Charts page was also experiencing issues, despite over 32 million users being online. The Steam Summer Sale was ongoing, with significant discounts, which may have contributed to the server overload. Down Detector reported over 4,400 outage reports, with users unable to purchase games or access their wishlists. Users encountered problems loading their carts and wishlists, and the outage continued for several hours, with reports climbing to nearly 5,000. After a couple of hours, users noticed improvements, and reports on Down Detector decreased to around 1,200, indicating that the platform was returning to normal.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale is live – here are 10 deals we love, from the biggest Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 discount yet to 50% off Lies of P and Dragon Age: The Veilguard

The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has launched and will run until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This year's sale features straightforward discounts without gimmicks, with notable deals including: - Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 - Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – 95% off at [openai_gpt model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Summarize the content and extract only the fact described in the text bellow. The summary shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. Text: The 2025 Steam Summer Sale has officially launched, inviting gamers to indulge in a two-week extravaganza of discounts that will last until July 10 at 10 AM EST. This annual event, hosted by Valve, offers a chance to transform that ever-expanding wishlist into a library filled with unplayed treasures. Discount Highlights This year’s sale presents a surprisingly straightforward collection of deals, devoid of the usual gimmicks and flashy consumerism. Instead, players can find an array of enticing offers in the Deep Discounts section, featuring both classic titles and newer releases at their lowest prices yet, as confirmed by SteamDB's price tracker. Here’s a selection of standout deals: Dragon Age: The Veilguard – 50% off at .99 Sid Meier's Civilization 6 – A staggering 95% off at .99, proving that patience pays off for gamers. Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99, perfectly timed with the anticipation of Death Stranding 2. Palworld – Fresh from a notable collaboration with Terraria, now 25% off at .49. Black Myth: Wukong – One of the highest-rated games in Steam history, available at 20% off for .99. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – A must-play on PC, currently 40% off at .99. Metaphor: ReFantazio – Another recent JRPG favorite, also 40% off at .99. Haste – The unmissable running roguelike, now 30% off at .99. Lies of P – Dive into the captivating base game and the new Overture DLC, available at 50% off for .99. For those looking to stay informed about other significant and upcoming Steam sales throughout the year, a comprehensive guide to Valve's regular price-slashing celebrations is available." max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].99 - Death Stranding Director's Cut – 60% off at .99 - Palworld – 25% off at .99 - Black Myth: Wukong – 20% off at .99 - Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth – 40% off at .99 - Metaphor: ReFantazio – 40% off at .99 - Haste – 30% off at .99 - Lies of P – 50% off at .99 A guide to upcoming Steam sales is also available for those interested.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

It’s not just you—Steam is getting absolutely crushed under the Summer Sale

The Steam Summer Sale has begun, causing the platform to experience overwhelming traffic. Users in Canada report adequate functionality, but have difficulty accessing Steam Deck pricing. In California, a user is unable to view a specific section, while another in the UK faces slow-loading content. A user in Chicago humorously described their frustrating experience with the site. Steam has a history of challenges during major sales, and issues usually resolve within an hour.

AppWizard

June 27, 2025

The best deals in the 2025 Steam Summer Sale

The Steam Summer Sale offers discounts on various games, including both new releases and classic titles. Notable games and their prices during the sale include: - 2024: Balatro - .49 (10% off) - 2023: Baldur's Gate 3 - .99 (20% off) - 2022: Elden Ring - .99 (40% off) - 2021: Valheim - .99/£7.74 (50% off) - 2020: Death Stranding: Director's Cut - .99 (60% off) - 2019: Disco Elysium - .99 (90% off) - 2018: Into the Breach - .24 (65% off) - 2017: Divinity: Original Sin 2 - .49 (70% off) - 2016: Dishonored 2 - .99 (80% off) - 2015: Metal Gear Solid 5: Definitive Experience - .99 An extensive list of games that typically see discounts during Steam sales is also available, along with guides for various game genres.