year in review Archives

BetaBeacon

January 26, 2026

Warframe Confirms Android Release Date & Next Update

- Warframe on Android will be available for Canadian residents starting February 11, with exclusive rewards for early players. - The game will be compatible with Android devices running 64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor, Android OS 12.0 or higher, and a minimum RAM of 4GB.

BetaBeacon

January 26, 2026

Warframe Launches on Android Devices Feb. 18, Followed by Latest Update The Shadowgrapher Arriving in March for All Platforms

- Warframe on Android will have a soft launch in Canada on Feb. 11, with exclusive rewards available until March 4. - Warframe on Android will be compatible with devices running 64-bit Android on an ARM64 processor, Android OS 12.0 or higher, and a minimum RAM of 4GB.

Winsage

December 31, 2025

Microsoft in 2025: year in review

In 2025, Microsoft faced challenges including a slow migration to Windows 11 after the end of Windows 10, with many users opting to stay on the older system due to free Extended Security Updates. The anticipated rush to Windows 11 did not occur, partly because many older PCs did not meet the new system requirements. Microsoft increased its focus on AI integration in Windows 11, but this initiative faced backlash from users concerned about unnecessary features and existing bugs. The annual upgrade brought only minor improvements, and persistent bugs continued to affect user experience, particularly for gamers, who faced disruptions amid rising competition from platforms like SteamOS. Additionally, a significant price increase for Xbox Game Pass led to subscriber cancellations, although revenue remained high. Xbox console sales dropped by 70% year-on-year, while the Surface hardware division did not achieve the same success as the previous year, with new devices failing to generate excitement.

AppWizard

December 17, 2025

Steam Replay Is Here to Recap Your Year in PC Gaming

Steam Replay 205 provides PC gamers with a detailed breakdown of their gaming statistics from January 1 to December 14. It includes information such as the most-played games and the percentage of total playtime for each title, the number of times each game was launched, and the total number of games engaged with, with the average user playing four titles in the last year. It also tracks the number of demos explored, compares total games played this year to stats from 2024, notes the longest gaming streak, and identifies favorite genres. For Steam Deck users, it tracks usage of the device and input method preferences. Steam's analysis shows that 14% of playtime was spent on titles released in 2023, down from 15% in 2022, while 44% of playtime was on games released between 2018 and 2024, and 40% on older titles. These statistics account for 98% of total playtime, leaving 2% unaccounted for, potentially including time spent on demos or browsing. Users can access their Steam Replay at store.steampowered.com/replay or through the Steam desktop app, with options to share their statistics publicly.

AppWizard

December 16, 2025

Steam Replay 2025 is here to recap your PC gaming habits

Valve launched Steam Replay 2025, a year-end recap for gamers to review their gaming habits over the past year. This is the fourth iteration of the initiative, which showcases users' top games, total titles played, achievements unlocked, and longest gaming streaks. It includes genre breakdowns and Steam Deck usage, and offers a comparative analysis against average Steam user statistics. Users can access their personalized Steam Replay by logging into the website.

AppWizard

March 15, 2025

2024 was Steam’s ‘best year ever’ of users buying newly released games—but I wouldn’t celebrate the end of the forever game era just yet

Valve's "Steam Year In Review" blog post revealed that the peak concurrent user count on Steam has nearly doubled since March 2020, with users engaging with more new titles than ever. In 2024, newly released games generated the highest revenue on Steam, reaching ten times the levels of 2014. Over 500 games surpassed 0,000 in new release sales, with more than 200 achieving over million, marking increases of 27% and 15% compared to 2023. Despite these revenue figures, only 15% of user playtime was dedicated to games released in 2024, up from 9% in 2023 but down from 17% in 2022. Notable successful titles included Palworld, Helldivers 2, Space Marine 2, and Black Myth Wukong, alongside established games like Dota 2 and Counter-Strike 2. The closure of several live service games suggests a potential shift in the gaming industry's dynamics.

AppWizard

February 17, 2025

Epic Games Store hits 295m PC users in 2024

The Epic Games Store has over 295 million users on PC, with an increase of 25 million accounts from the previous year. Epic Games reported a total of 898 million cross-platform accounts, a rise of 94 million year-on-year. PC players spent .09 billion on the store, a 15 percent increase from the prior year, although spending on third-party titles declined by 18 percent, totaling 5 million. The store averages 67 million monthly active users and 32 million daily active users. The highest-performing games of 2024 include Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai Star Rail, Grand Theft Auto 5, and Fortnite Battle Royale. The next tier of successful titles includes EA Sports FC 24, Destiny 2: The Final Shape, Alan Wake 2, Fall Guys, and Wuthering Waves.

AppWizard

February 15, 2025

Epic Games Store hits nearly 300 million PC users in 2024

Epic Games' store has attracted 295 million users on PC and nearly 900 million cross-platform accounts, marking an increase of approximately 100 million users from the previous year, with an average of 67 million monthly active users (MAUs). However, revenue from third-party game sales on PC has declined by 18% year-over-year, dropping from 0 million to 5 million. Overall revenue has increased from 0 million to .09 billion, largely due to Epic's own titles. The top three titles on the platform are Free-to-Play games: Genshin Impact, Rocket League, and Honkai Star Rail, with Grand Theft Auto V being the first paid title on the list. Epic plans to enhance its mobile applications and add features like voice chat and out-of-game invites to the PC client. Concerns remain about the sustainability of third-party game sales as Epic's revenue increasingly relies on its own franchises.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Epic Games Store Announces a Ton More Free Games for PC Gamers

Epic Games has announced that its free games initiative will continue into 2025, offering complimentary titles for PC and mobile gamers. In 2024, the Epic Games Store provided 89 free giveaways valued at over ,000. Currently, two free titles are available, including a game released in 2024. Upcoming free offerings include Garden Story and World War Z: Aftermath, set to be available on February 20.

AppWizard

February 14, 2025

Epic Games Store has more PC players than ever – 295 million, in fact

Epic Games Store attracted 295 million PC players over the past year, an increase of 25 million since 2023. The platform has 898 million Epic cross-platform accounts, up by 94 million, with a collective playtime of 2.68 billion hours. The game catalog expanded by 1,100 new titles, supported by Self-Publishing Tools allowing developers to retain 100 percent of their revenue. The Free Games Program has provided over ,000 worth of premium PC titles through 89 giveaways, continuing into 2025. Daily Active Users (DAU) peaked at 37.2 million, while Monthly Active Users (MAU) declined slightly from 75 million to 74 million. DAU increased by 6 percent to 31.5 million, and MAU grew by 6 percent to 67.2 million. Popular titles include Genshin Impact, Rocket League, Honkai Star Rail, GTA 5, and Fortnite. The Now on Epic program will extend until January 31, 2026, including mobile games. Third-party gametime rose from 2.41 billion hours in 2023 to 2.68 billion in 2024, an 11 percent year-over-year growth. The Walt Disney Company acquired a .5 billion stake in Epic Games, initiating a multi-year partnership for a games and entertainment universe linked to Fortnite.