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AppWizard

May 23, 2025

Warhammer 40K Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition coming to PC on June 10th, PC requirements revealed

SEGA has announced the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition, which enhances the original game with features such as 4K resolution, modernized controls, a complete interface overhaul, improved character models, and remastered audio. Developed by SneakyBox, this edition includes the base game and all downloadable content (DLCs), and it upgrades to a 64-bit system for better stability. The minimum system requirements for PC include a 64-bit processor, Windows 10, Intel Core i5-6400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 or Radeon R9 290X, DirectX 12, and 45 GB of storage. The recommended specifications are a 64-bit processor, Windows 11, Intel Core i5-12400F or AMD Ryzen 5 5600x, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 6600, DirectX 12, and 45 GB of storage. The game is set to release on June 10th for .99 and will not be a free upgrade for existing owners of the original game.

AppWizard

May 21, 2025

Fireshine taps Jasper Tanner-Barnes as chief portfolio officer

Fireshine Games has appointed Jasper Tanner-Barnes as its chief portfolio officer. Tanner-Barnes previously worked at Team17 for five-and-a-half years, starting as a talent acquisition manager and later leading the game scouting division. He has also worked at Ubisoft Leamington and Sega Hardlight. Brian Foote, CEO of Fireshine Games, expressed enthusiasm about Tanner-Barnes' arrival, highlighting his knowledge and experience. This appointment follows Foote's promotion to CEO in February.

AppWizard

May 15, 2025

SNK boss Matsubara is stepping down

Kenji Matsubara is transitioning from CEO to an advisory role at SNK, where he has served since 2021. His leadership focused on expanding the development division, strengthening sales and marketing, and enhancing SNK's global presence. SNK's management expressed appreciation for his contributions during this transformative period.

BetaBeacon

May 15, 2025

This Dreamcast memory card can emulate Game Boy games

8BitMods has released the VMU Pro for the Sega Dreamcast, which is a handheld emulation machine for 8-bit games. It offers full backward compatibility, supports microSD cards up to 2TB, and features built-in emulators for popular consoles.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Sega’s games sales up 9.6% despite Football Manager 25 cancellation

Sega reported a revenue of ¥244 billion (.6 billion) for its games division for the fiscal year ending March 2025, marking a year-on-year growth of 9.6 percent. The games division generated an operating income of ¥21.9 billion (7 million) despite the cancellation of Football Manager 2025. New titles sold 9.2 million units, contributing ¥55 billion (.4 million) to revenue, while repeat sales generated an additional ¥33 billion (0 million) from 18.7 million copies sold. Key titles such as Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii maintained steady sales. Overall, Sega's net sales declined by 8.5 percent to ¥428.9 billion (.89 billion), and operating income decreased by 16.8 percent to ¥48.1 billion (3 million).

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Sega’s games sales up 54% despite Football Manager 25 cancellation

Sega reported a revenue of Y244 billion (approximately .6 billion) for the fiscal year ending March 2025, a 9.6 percent increase from the previous year. The games division generated an operating income of Y21.9 billion (around million). Sega sold 9.2 million units of new titles, contributing Y55 billion (roughly .4 million) to its revenue, while repeat sales accounted for Y33 billion (about million) from 18.7 million copies sold. Key titles included Sonic X Shadow Generations, Metaphor ReFantazio, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Overall net sales declined by 8.5 percent to ¥428.9 billion (approximately .89 billion), and operating income decreased by 16.8 percent to ¥48.1 billion (around million).

BetaBeacon

May 1, 2025

Why does retro gaming and emulation matter so much?

The author's family primarily played Nintendo and Microsoft games, with limited exposure to Sony consoles. They missed out on playing some Nintendo consoles and games, but now they can easily access a variety of games on their phone. The author has recently become a father and their child is not interested in gaming controllers, only in how they feel or make noise.

AppWizard

April 26, 2025

Weekend PC Download Deals for Apr. 25: Steam Golden Week sales begin

The gaming community is experiencing excitement during Golden Week with sales and discounts across various platforms. Steam has launched its Golden Week sales, featuring discounts on titles from Capcom and Sega, including a debut discount on Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. Valve's storefront is highlighting box-pushing games such as Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure and Lab Rat. Although Xbox is not officially part of Golden Week, Xbox Game Studios is offering a sale with a first-time price reduction on Avowed. Blizzard is hosting its annual Spring Sale with discounts on Avowed, the Diablo 4 Expansion Bundle, and World of Warcraft: The War Within, which includes a 30-day subscription. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is also gaining attention with launch week discounts from various retailers. Humble Bundle is offering a subscription service for .99 per month, providing access to several games including Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered and Dredge, along with additional savings for members. Various tiers of deals are available for games like Doom 64, Doom 3, and Wolfenstein titles.

AppWizard

April 8, 2025

Sonic Rumble Announces May Launch Date For PC & Mobile

SEGA has announced that Sonic Rumble will launch globally on PC and mobile via Steam on May 8, 2025. The game will support up to 32 players in multiplayer competitions and features unique character skills, customizable playstyles, and the ability to form crews for strategic play. Players can choose from characters like Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, Shadow, and Dr. Eggman, with various customization options available. The gameplay includes multiple modes such as racing and survival, designed for quick matches across diverse stages.

BetaBeacon

April 7, 2025

My seven most anticipated Meta Quest games from the 2025 Ruff Talk VR showcase

- Vestiges: Fallen Tribes is a new interactive board game set in a unique sci-fi universe blending tribal desert style with card-battling minifigure concepts. - The game is playable in VR and on desktop PC via Steam, allowing for a wide range of players and styles. - It features several units controlled at a time with powers given by cards, supports PvP and PvE modes, and offers a solo campaign with diverse objectives and playable tribes. - The game is set to launch on April 24 on the Meta Quest platform.