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February 28, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds live launch coverage: Server status, hunting tips, and all the latest release day news

Monster Hunter Wilds has maintained its position among the top 100 bestselling titles on Steam for 12 weeks and is currently the most wishlisted game on the platform. The game is set to unlock on Steam shortly, with players preparing for its release. There are already 26 mods available for Monster Hunter Wilds on Nexus, indicating early interest from modders. Daisy Ridley has narrated an overview of the Monster Hunter series. A performance analysis suggests that while the game is less taxing on CPUs than its predecessor, upscaling is recommended for mid-range hardware. The first major update for Monster Hunter Wilds is scheduled for early April, introducing harder monsters. Nvidia has released a new Game Ready driver for optimal performance. Initial reviews praise the game's combat mechanics while noting a streamlined gameplay experience.

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December 25, 2024

If 2024 proves anything, it’s that mainstream success hasn’t made PC gaming any less weird—and thank God for that

PC gaming has transitioned from a niche hobby to a significant competitor against consoles, highlighted by the success of titles like Baldur's Gate 3. The Steam wishlist charts showcase a diverse range of games, including janky survival games, indie debuts, and obscure titles that gain unexpected popularity. Notable games this year include a survival game with 25 million players, a poker roguelike, and Stalker 2. Discussions around Game of the Year awards featured unconventional games, reflecting the eclectic nature of PC gaming. Despite the rise of console-first releases on PC, the platform continues to embrace a variety of genres and interests, maintaining its unique identity and charm.

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December 10, 2024

Expect The Game Awards to be big this year: here’s what’s confirmed to show up

Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. The event will take place on December 12, 2024, at 4:30 PM Pacific in Los Angeles and is expected to last three and a half hours. It will be available to watch on platforms like YouTube, Twitch, Steam, and TikTok Live. Notable announcements expected include new projects from Hazelight Studio, a trailer for Borderlands 4, updates on Palworld and Dying Light: The Beast, a global reveal for Mafia: The Old Country, and updates on the Warframe 1999 expansion. Hideo Kojima is confirmed to present an award, but expectations for a new Death Stranding 2 trailer are low. Speculation includes potential announcements for Resident Evil 9, GTA 6, Silksong, and projects from Naughty Dog, Sony Santa Monica, Insomniac, and Square Enix. Additionally, there is interest in news from IO Interactive about their James Bond game and Playdead Games regarding their third title.

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November 15, 2024

Here are the nominees for PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted

The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted will be broadcast on December 5 at 12 pm PST / 8 pm GMT across platforms like Twitch and YouTube. The show will feature a countdown of the 25 Most Wanted games, selected by a panel called The Council, which includes game developers and content creators. The selection process begins with a long list of over 100 unreleased games, narrowed down based on criteria such as game profile, premise, and creative direction. Only games set to release before January 1, 2025, or currently in Early Access are eligible. The final list is determined through a voting process using a 1-5 scale, factoring in Release Certainty and total votes. The nominees for the Most Wanted 2024 include titles such as Path of Exile 2, Deltarune, Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, and Grand Theft Auto 6, among others.

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October 8, 2024

In the wake of some of the year’s biggest releases, the balance of power on the Steam top wishlists charts has shifted

Recent months have seen the release of highly anticipated games such as Black Myth: Wukong, Frostpunk 2, and Space Marine 2, which were previously among the top 100 most wishlisted games on Steam. The current top ten games are: 1. Monster Hunter Wilds 2. Deadlock 3. Hollow Knight: Silksong 4. STALKER 2: Heart of Chernobyl 5. Delta Force 6. Marvel Rivals 7. Sid Meier's Civilization VII 8. ARK 2 9. Arena Breakout: Infinite 10. Light No Fire Monster Hunter has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream phenomenon, while Deadlock has gained popularity despite its low profile. Hollow Knight: Silksong remains highly anticipated, with concerns about its development status. The top ten list reflects a variety of genres and player interests.

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August 20, 2024

Black Myth: Wukong hits 1.4m concurrent players

Black Myth: Wukong debuted on Steam with 1.4 million concurrent players, peaking at 1,443,570 users shortly after its launch on August 20th. It currently has 1,405,420 concurrent players, making it the highest concurrent user figure on Steam at this moment. The game is the fourth highest peak player figure ever recorded on Steam. Before its release, it had the most wishlists on Steam, which has since shifted to Hollow Knight: Silksong. Black Myth: Wukong also topped pre-orders on Steam last week.

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August 13, 2024

A Red Dead Redemption PC port was proudly ‘announced’ on the store page for the PS4 version, of all places

A store page for Red Dead Redemption, which has not been available on PC since its original launch in 2010, appeared on the PlayStation 4 store, suggesting a forthcoming PC port. The page has since been removed, but a screenshot was captured before it vanished. Industry commentator Wario64 noted the development, and there have been hints of a potential port in recent months. The situation reflects common occurrences of miscommunication in the gaming industry.

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July 22, 2024

Hollow Knight: Silksong is taking so long to come out, it’s already been remade in Minecraft

Silksong's 2019 E3 demo has been recreated in Minecraft by YouTuber Primacon and map maker Clouser. The demo includes the areas Deep Docks and Moss Grotto with boss fights named Lace and Mossmother. Players can choose to play as either the Knight or Hornet, with multiplayer functionality available. The demo was released yesterday and provides insight into the challenges of game development.

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June 19, 2024

737 days since the last Silksong news, and not a whisper from this year’s Nintendo Direct—I’d like to say fans are coping well but, y’know

Silksong, the sequel to Hollow Knight, has been absent since its announcement in 2019, with only one appearance in 2022. Fans are eagerly awaiting news and feeling disappointed by the lack of communication from Team Cherry.

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June 11, 2024

It’s been 729 days since the last appearance of Silksong, and the Hollow Knight fans are in a bad way

- Hollow Knight: Silksong has not made an appearance since the 2022 Xbox & Bethesda showcase - Fans have been waiting for Silksong since it was revealed in 2019 - Team Cherry has acknowledged that Silksong has slipped out of the release window marked out in the 2022 showcase - Fans are resorting to tracking Team Cherry's Kickstarter account for any signs of information about Silksong