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May 13, 2025

The best PS5 game is coming to PC sooner than expected

The PC port of Stellar Blade is set to launch on June 11, available through the Epic Games Store and Steam. It will feature support for DLSS 4 and FSR 3, ultrawide monitor compatibility, higher resolution textures, and an unlocked frame rate. The PC version will also include a new boss fight with the cyber warrior Mann and 25 new costumes for the protagonist, Eve, along with additional content from the console version like a photo mode and the Nier Automata DLC. The developer, Shift Up, expects the PC version to outperform the PS5 version due to the larger market share of PC gaming in the AAA sector. The PS5 version has received upgrades, including enhanced image quality through the PSSR upscaler.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

5 hidden features on Steam I wish I knew about sooner

Steam offers several features to enhance the gaming experience for users: 1. Users can hide games from their library by right-clicking on the title, selecting Manage, and choosing Hide this game, allowing for a clutter-free collection. 2. Steam's launch options enable performance tweaks by allowing users to input custom commands in the Launch Options field, such as -windowed, -novid, and -high. 3. Middle-clicking game links in the Steam Store opens them in a new window, facilitating easier comparison during sales. 4. Steam's input customization allows users to tailor controller settings, including button mapping and sensitivity adjustments, through the Controller settings. 5. Users can upload custom artwork and banners for games to personalize their library and improve organization by right-clicking on a game's tile and selecting Set Custom Artwork.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

This Factorio-ish sim is threatening to devour hours of my time, and I haven’t even gotten to the part where I make my own starships yet

Players of management games can experience a cycle of improvisation, where strategies develop after constructing makeshift systems. "Outworld Station" is a game that combines striking visuals with engaging gameplay, allowing players to build assembly lines and explore environments filled with abandoned ships. The game features an interactive interface where a drone follows the cursor, gathering resources. Players can explore to uncover valuable materials and engage in combat by shifting into a combat mode with the drone. Initial impressions of the game suggest deeper mechanics, such as starship construction, and it is currently available as a demo on Steam.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Today’s Android app deals and freebies: Ticket to Ride, AceSpeeder3, Death Road to Canada, more

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge offers promotions including savings of up to 0, a trade-in credit of up to 0, a complimentary storage upgrade, and exclusive credits through designated links. Current Android app and game deals feature titles such as Ticket to Ride, AceSpeeder3, Drink Water Reminder, and Death Road to Canada. Ticket to Ride includes various game modes, allowing competitive online play, private games with friends, or asynchronous games that can be played over multiple days with notifications for turns.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

I wish Ubisoft had ever made the game it promised with Assassin’s Creed 1, but instead the series just spiralled into a weird identity crisis

Ubisoft aimed to create a historical assassination simulator that emphasized careful planning and execution, allowing players to embody a master assassin targeting high-ranking individuals. The original Assassin's Creed, while memorable, fell short of this vision, devolving into repetitive missions. As the series evolved, it strayed from its core elements, introducing new systems that overshadowed the original concept. The closest realization of the initial vision was in Assassin's Creed: Unity, which allowed for intricate schemes but suffered from technical issues at launch. Currently, it seems unlikely that Ubisoft will return to the original concept, though the idea of a cunning, strategy-focused assassin game remains appealing.

AppWizard

May 13, 2025

Clair Obscur player tanks their way through the entire game without dodging or parrying to prove a point: You can finish it without ‘gamer reflexes’

HunterIV4 completed the game Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 without using dodging or parrying, challenging the common belief that mastery of these mechanics is essential for success. They utilized the auto QTE feature and focused on a weapon that absorbed damage while buffing party members, playing on Story mode to simplify boss mechanics. HunterIV4's experience suggests that players who may not excel at traditional action game skills can still beat the game with minimal or no dodging.

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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

‘A Minecraft Movie’ Comes to Digital, But When Will The ‘Minecraft’ Movie Be Streaming Free on HBO Max?

A Minecraft Movie will debut on video-on-demand on May 13 at 12 a.m. Eastern Time. Directed by Jared Hess, the film features a script by five writers and stars Jason Momoa, Sebastian Hansen, Emma Myers, and Danielle Brooks, with Jack Black voicing the character Steve. The movie has grossed over 9 million globally, prompting Warner Bros. to extend its theatrical run. It will be available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home, with prices varying by platform. Currently, it is not on any subscription-based streaming service, but it is expected to stream on Max eventually. The exact streaming date on Max is not yet announced, but it may be available around early to mid-July 2025 based on historical patterns.

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May 13, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds helps drive record fiscal year for Capcom

Capcom achieved record profits for the eighth consecutive financial year, reporting a gross profit of ¥98.8 billion, a 16 percent increase from the previous year. Net sales rose 11.3 percent to ¥169.6 billion, and operating income increased 15.2 percent to ¥65.8 billion. The company sold 51.87 million video game units, an increase of five million units, with Monster Hunter Wilds selling ten million copies in its first month. Projections for the 2025/26 financial year estimate net sales of ¥190 billion and operating income of ¥73 billion, potentially marking the ninth consecutive year of record profits.

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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).