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June 20, 2025

‘Monster Hunter Wilds’ Now Has Overwhelmingly Negative Reviews on Steam – How One of 2025’s Best Games Is Crashing on PC

Monster Hunter Wilds has received an "Overwhelmingly Negative" rating on Steam, despite being Capcom's fastest-selling title earlier this year. Players have expressed dissatisfaction primarily due to performance issues with the PC version, including frequent crashes, sluggish server response times, and high system requirements for smooth gameplay. Many negative reviews come from players with significant hours logged in the game, indicating that the discontent is not impulsive. While some players appreciate the gameplay, others criticize the narrative-driven approach and simplified mechanics, which have disappointed long-time fans.

AppWizard

June 19, 2025

PC Gamer magazine’s new issue is on sale now: Painkiller

PC Gamer has provided an exclusive look at Anshar Studios' reimagining of the FPS game Painkiller, featuring insights from creative director Damian Wyspiański. The game is set in Katowice, Poland, and boasts a weapon arsenal that aims to attract both new and veteran players. Painkiller is noted for its significant impact on the Polish gaming landscape, comparable to The Witcher. Additionally, the magazine discusses the role of choice in Cyberpunk 2077, consulting various developers and academics on its importance in RPGs. The issue includes previews of upcoming titles like Anno 117: Pax Romana, Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream, and others, along with features such as a group test of CPU air coolers, a revisit to Redneck Rampage, and a deep dive into a mod for Streets of Rage. The issue is available in print and digital formats, with subscription options offering exclusive covers.

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June 19, 2025

GOG Summer Sale Features Over 8,000 PC Game Deals

GOG is hosting its annual summer sale, offering DRM-free PC games at steep discounts until July 9. The sale includes classic retro titles and modern games, such as Cyberpunk 2077 for .40, which includes the Phantom Liberty expansion. Other notable games on sale include The Alters, Baldur's Gate 3 at a 20% discount, Stranglehold for , enhanced versions of The Witcher 2 and 3, the first four Devil May Cry games, and the Silent Hill 2 remake. Prime subscribers can claim six bonus games, including Tomb Raider I-III, Saints Row 4, and Toem. The Steam Summer Sale will begin on June 26.

AppWizard

June 16, 2025

Stutters and hitches in Unreal Engine 5 games should become rarer over time due to Epic’s continuous updates, but we’ll still see them for a while because of the way games are made

At Unreal Fest in Orlando, Epic Games showcased new features for Unreal Engine 5 through a tech demo of CD Projekt Red's Witcher 4 and hosted training sessions for developers. Key topics included shader compilation stutters and performance issues in Unreal Engine games, with a focus on optimization methodologies rather than the engine itself. Insights revealed persistent performance optimization challenges, particularly with shader compilation and traversal stutters. Developers were encouraged to implement PSO precaching in Unreal Engine 5.2 or newer, although neither solution is perfect. Obsidian's game Avowed began development in Unreal Engine 4 before transitioning to version 5.3.2, while aiming for specific frame rates on Xbox Series S and X. The team size for Avowed was 140, with only 15 in technical roles, which may have limited their ability to fully utilize new features. Unreal Engine 5.6 offers performance enhancements that require strategic implementation by developers. Attendance at Epic's sessions was high, indicating a growing awareness of performance issues among developers. The hope is that future titles will leverage the latest engine version to address these challenges effectively.

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June 7, 2025

Chronicles: Medieval Is a Mount and Blade-Like ‘Dynamic Medieval Sandbox RPG’ Out Next Year in Early Access

Raw Power Games, an independent studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, introduced its first title, Chronicles: Medieval, during the Summer Game Fest 2025. The studio has around 100 employees with experience from notable games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Chronicles: Medieval is a dynamic medieval sandbox RPG set in 14th to 15th century Europe, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and proprietary 'Asgard' technology. Players can craft their own narratives, engage in intense combat, and lead armies in battles. The game features character creation, troop recruitment, and third-person battlefield engagement, with historical units like English longbowmen and French cavalry. The combat system emphasizes realism and fluid weapon mechanics, developed in collaboration with HEMA expert Björn Rüther. The game allows for player choices and potential diplomatic interactions, with modding capabilities hinted at. An early access launch on PC is planned for next year.

AppWizard

June 5, 2025

Summer Game Fest 2025 preview: The big games and developers to expect at Friday’s livestream

E3 has transitioned into the Summer Game Fest, led by Geoff Keighley, featuring a livestream on June 6 at 2 pm Pacific on YouTube. New developers include Raw Power Games, working on a medieval sandbox game, and Soft Rains, developing a sci-fi action game. Big studios like 505 Games, 2K Games, Bandai Namco, Capcom, CD Projekt, Embark, IO Interactive, Square Enix, Techland, Xbox, PlayStation, Epic Games, Pearl Abyss, and Sega are expected to showcase new titles or updates. Additional partners include 1047 Games, Amazon Games, Annapurna Interactive, Atari, Bellring Games, Blumhouse Games, Coffee Stain, Devolver Digital, Dotemu, Dreamhaven, Enhance, Focus Entertainment, Frontier, Funcom, iam8bit Presents, Kakao Games, Kinetic Games, Kuro Games, Level Infinite, Magic the Gathering, Megabit, Meta Quest, Mundfish, NCSoft, Nekki, Neowiz, Netmarble, Niantic, Nintendo Switch 2, Nuverse, Playstack, PlaySide, PM Studios, Razer, Supermassive Games, Xsolla, and Yacht Club Games. An "intense body horror" game titled ILL and beta access to Soulframe will also be featured, with Hideo Kojima confirmed to attend.

AppWizard

May 31, 2025

‘The Witcher 3’ Is Finally Bringing The Best Part Of PC Gaming To PS5 And Xbox Series X/S

CD Projekt Red is celebrating the tenth anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with various initiatives, including an anniversary trailer, concerts, and developer discussions. An update scheduled for 2025 will enhance modding capabilities for The Witcher 3 on consoles, allowing PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S players to use mods previously available only to PC players. Console users will need a mod.io account to access these mods, while PC players can use other platforms like Nexus Mods. All mods must be approved by CD Projekt Red, and while simpler mods will work without the developer’s mod kit, those requiring code alterations will need it. Mod creation will remain exclusive to PC. The update aims to increase engagement among console players, who have previously had limited modding experiences.

Winsage

May 26, 2025

A YouTuber claims that Windows was actively causing handhelds to run poorly, at least versus SteamOS

Valve has expanded support for handheld consoles, including the Lenovo Legion Go S, which now offers an option for SteamOS alongside Windows. A recent analysis by YouTuber Dave2D highlights that the SteamOS version significantly outperforms the Windows version in terms of framerate and battery life. The Windows version retails for approximately 9, while the SteamOS variant is priced at 9. In performance tests, the SteamOS version achieved 10-15 FPS higher in games like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3, and provided over six hours of gameplay compared to the Windows version's two hours and 47 minutes. The Lenovo Legion Go S also surpasses the Steam Deck in framerate, achieving 10-15 FPS more at a 15W power draw, although the Steam Deck still has an advantage in battery life and pricing. The performance gap raises questions about Microsoft's upcoming handheld device running Windows and its ability to compete with the efficiency of SteamOS.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Warhammer specials, Witcher anniversaries, and freebie deliveries

The Epic Games Store is offering three free games this week: Konami's "Deliver At All Costs," a day-one release featuring a destructible world; the martial arts brawler "Sifu"; and the indie side-scroller "Gigapocalypse." Steam is also providing the 4X turn-based strategy game "Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War" for free as part of the Warhammer Skulls event. The Humble Store has launched the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, which includes "Parkasaurus," "Terror of Hemasaurus," and "'I Wani Hug that Gator" for , with a complete bundle option available for that adds "Amber Isle," "Prehistoric Kingdom," "Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered," and "Fossilfuel 2." The Warhammer Skulls event features discounts on nearly all Warhammer titles, alongside anniversary sales for "The Witcher" and various publisher promotions. The GOG store is hosting a giveaway for "Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War" and has several DRM-free game deals, including: - "Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader" - .99 - "Cyberpunk 2077" - .99 - "No Man's Sky" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun" - .99 - "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine" - .99 - "Kerbal Space Program" - .99 - "Sable" - .74 - "Necromunda: Hired Gun" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition" - .99 - "Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition" - .99 - "Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition" - .49 - "Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales" - .99 - "The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition" - .99 - "Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate" - .49 - "The Witcher: Enhanced Edition" - .49 - "Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior" - [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: Weekend PC Game Deals aggregates the most enticing gaming offers from across the internet each week, providing a convenient hub for enthusiasts to explore. As you unwind and perhaps contemplate your next purchase, it's wise to keep a close eye on your budget. Epic Games Store Freebies This week, the Epic Games Store has unveiled an impressive trio of complimentary titles as part of its mystery promotion. Among these is Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, a day-one freebie that invites players into a fully destructible world, where they step into the shoes of a beleaguered courier navigating the challenges of the late 1950s. Additionally, the martial arts brawler Sifu makes its debut as a free offering, featuring a challenging yet rewarding campaign alongside arena levels. Rounding out the selection is the indie side-scroller Gigapocalypse, perfect for those seeking more action-packed gameplay. Meanwhile, Steam is also joining the fray with its own enticing offer. The 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is currently available for free as part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, allowing players to choose from one of four factions and strategize their path to victory. Humble Store's Dinosaur-Themed Bundle The Humble Store has introduced a delightful new bundle this week, aptly named the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle. This collection features the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' at a starting price of . For those looking to indulge further, the complete bundle is available for , which includes Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2. Big Deals The ongoing Warhammer Skulls event has cast a wide net, placing nearly every title from this beloved universe on sale. Coupled with the anniversary sales for The Witcher and various publisher promotions, this weekend presents a treasure trove for discount seekers. Here’s a curated list of significant deals to consider: DRM-free Specials In addition to its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is hosting a giveaway for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are some highlights from the DRM-free offerings: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - .99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - .99 on GOG No Man's Sky - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - .99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - .97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - .99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - .99 on GOG Sable - .74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - .99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - .99 on GOG NORCO - .99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - .49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - .99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - .99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - .99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - .99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - .49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - .24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - .49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - .49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - .49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Weekend PC Game Deals is where the hottest gaming deals from all over the internet are gathered into one place every week for your consumption. So kick back, relax, and hold on to your wallets. The Epic Games Store delivered three freebies this week as a part of its mystery promotion. This turned out to be a pretty massive offer. Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, turned out to be a day-one freebie on the Epic Games Store. The title is a top-down action game with a fully destructible world where you take the role of a down-on-his-luck courier during the late 1950s. Next, the martial arts brawler Sifu also landed as a freebie, offering its tough but satisfying campaign plus arena levels to keep. Lastly, the indie side scroller Gigapocalypse is here for those wanting even more action. Outside of the Epic Games Store's freebies, over on Steam, the 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is also free to claim right now. Landing as a part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, the strategy game has you taking the role of one of the four available factions to build them towards victory. The Humble Store delivered a single new bundle this week, which turned out to be fully dinosaur-themed. Aptly titled the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, it carries the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' in the starting tier for $9. If you want to grab the complete bundle, you can pay $18 to get copies of Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2 as well. Big Deals The massive Warhammer Skulls event has put almost every game from the popular universe on sale. Alongside that, The Witcher anniversary sales, several publisher promotions, and more are currently making this a big weekend for discount hunters. Here's our hand-picked big deals list for the weekend: DRM-free Specials Aside from its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is also hosting a giveaway, this time for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are more highlights to check out from the DRM-free front: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - $24.99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - $23.99 on GOG No Man's Sky - $23.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - $10.99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - $10.97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - $9.99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - $9.99 on GOG Sable - $8.74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - $7.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - $6.99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - $5.99 on GOG NORCO - $5.99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - $4.49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - $3.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - $3.99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - $2.99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - $2.99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - $2.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - $2.49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - $2.24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - $1.49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - $0.89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - $0 on GOG Keep in mind that availability and pricing for some deals could vary depending on the region. That's it for our pick of this weekend's PC game deals, and hopefully, some of you have enough self-restraint not to keep adding to your ever-growing backlogs. As always, there are an enormous number of other deals ready and waiting all over the interwebs, as well as on services you may already subscribe to if you comb through them, so keep your eyes open for those, and have a great weekend." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ].89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - [cyberseo_openai model="gpt-4o-mini" prompt="Rewrite a news story for a business publication, in a calm style with creativity and flair based on text below, making sure it reads like human-written text in a natural way. The article shall NOT include a title, introduction and conclusion. The article shall NOT start from a title. Response language English. Generate HTML-formatted content using tag for a sub-heading. You can use only , , , , and HTML tags if necessary. Text: Weekend PC Game Deals is where the hottest gaming deals from all over the internet are gathered into one place every week for your consumption. So kick back, relax, and hold on to your wallets. The Epic Games Store delivered three freebies this week as a part of its mystery promotion. This turned out to be a pretty massive offer. Konami's latest release, Deliver At All Costs, turned out to be a day-one freebie on the Epic Games Store. The title is a top-down action game with a fully destructible world where you take the role of a down-on-his-luck courier during the late 1950s. Next, the martial arts brawler Sifu also landed as a freebie, offering its tough but satisfying campaign plus arena levels to keep. Lastly, the indie side scroller Gigapocalypse is here for those wanting even more action. Outside of the Epic Games Store's freebies, over on Steam, the 4X turn-based strategy game Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War is also free to claim right now. Landing as a part of this year's Warhammer Skulls event, the strategy game has you taking the role of one of the four available factions to build them towards victory. The Humble Store delivered a single new bundle this week, which turned out to be fully dinosaur-themed. Aptly titled the Stompy 'n' Chomp Bundle, it carries the games Parkasaurus, Terror of Hemasaurus, and 'I Wani Hug that Gator' in the starting tier for $9. If you want to grab the complete bundle, you can pay $18 to get copies of Amber Isle, Prehistoric Kingdom, Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered, and Fossilfuel 2 as well. Big Deals The massive Warhammer Skulls event has put almost every game from the popular universe on sale. Alongside that, The Witcher anniversary sales, several publisher promotions, and more are currently making this a big weekend for discount hunters. Here's our hand-picked big deals list for the weekend: DRM-free Specials Aside from its own Warhammer and Witcher specials, the GOG store is also hosting a giveaway, this time for Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War. Here are more highlights to check out from the DRM-free front: Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader - $24.99 on GOG Cyberpunk 2077 - $23.99 on GOG No Man's Sky - $23.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - $10.99 on GOG Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2 - Complete Edition - $10.97 on GOG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Complete Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II - Anniversary Edition - $9.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - $9.99 on GOG Kerbal Space Program - $9.99 on GOG Sable - $8.74 on GOG Necromunda: Hired Gun - $7.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Anniversary Edition - $6.99 on GOG Blood Bowl 2 - Legendary Edition - $5.99 on GOG NORCO - $5.99 on GOG Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition - $4.49 on GOG Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales - $3.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War - $3.99 on GOG The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition - $2.99 on GOG Man O' War: Corsair - Warhammer Naval Battles - $2.99 on GOG Crypt of the NecroDancer - $2.99 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate - $2.49 on GOG The Flame in the Flood - $2.24 on GOG The Witcher: Enhanced Edition - $1.49 on GOG Final Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000 - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer: Shadow of the Horned Rat - $1.49 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior - $0.89 on GOG Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War - $0 on GOG Keep in mind that availability and pricing for some deals could vary depending on the region. That's it for our pick of this weekend's PC game deals, and hopefully, some of you have enough self-restraint not to keep adding to your ever-growing backlogs. As always, there are an enormous number of other deals ready and waiting all over the interwebs, as well as on services you may already subscribe to if you comb through them, so keep your eyes open for those, and have a great weekend." temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" ] on GOG It is important to note that availability and pricing may vary based on your region. As you navigate through this weekend's offerings, exercise caution and perhaps a bit of restraint to avoid further expanding your gaming backlog. With a plethora of deals waiting to be uncovered across various platforms, dedicated gamers should keep their eyes peeled for additional opportunities. Enjoy the weekend and happy gaming!" max_tokens="3500" temperature="0.3" top_p="1.0" best_of="1" presence_penalty="0.1" frequency_penalty="frequency_penalty"].89 - "Warhammer 40,000: Rites of War" - Free Availability and pricing may vary by region.

AppWizard

May 22, 2025

‘Just stick to your guns’: Neil Druckmann isn’t phased by all the hate Intergalactic got, ‘There’s stuff happening with media right now that you just have to ignore’

Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet debuted at The Game Awards, where Naughty Dog showcased the game towards the end of the event. The trailer received mixed reactions, with viewers criticizing it as a "DEI game" and expressing discontent over its "woke" agenda due to the protagonist being a Black woman. Doug Cockle, voice actor for Geralt in The Witcher series, defended diversity in storytelling, while Neil Druckmann, co-president of Naughty Dog, expressed excitement for the game, describing it as having the "deepest gameplay" the studio has produced. The trailer featured a retro spaceship and introduced a new bounty hunter protagonist, with a nod to classic anime.