➀ Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth has launched on PC with a significant player count of 40,564 concurrent players, surpassing the original Final Fantasy VII Remake's peak of 13,803 players. ➁ The success of Rebirth on PC raises the possibility of Square Enix continuing its multiplatform approach. ➂ However, it does not hold the record for the highest concurrent user count among all Final Fantasy games, with Final Fantasy 14 Online's peak at over 95,150 following the Endwalker expansion.

➀ Hogwarts Legacy is set to receive an update on January 30th, adding a Creator Kit and an in-game Mod Manager. This will allow players to easily create and manage mods. ➁ The update includes a comprehensive set of tools for modders to modify and expand the game, such as tweaking gameplay mechanics, creating new quests, and designing custom cosmetics. ➂ The update may also support Nvidia's new DLSS 4 upscaling technology, enhancing performance and image quality for compatible GPUs.

➀ The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is set to launch on PC in April; ➁ The game requires a PSN account to play on PC, despite fan backlash; ➂ Sony has been integrating PSN with its PlayStation titles on PC, starting with Helldivers 2.

➀ Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is coming to PC on January 23, 2025; ➁ Square Enix revealed the game's PC-specific features; ➂ The game supports 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS, and includes DualSense controller support.

➀ Helldivers II: A chaotic festival of destruction with friends; ➁ Balatro: A unique card-building game with a twist; ➂ Unicorn Overlord: A tactical RPG with stunning visuals and deep storytelling; ➃ Nine Sols: A challenging 2D game with Eastern mysticism and science fiction elements; ➄ Zenless Zone Zero: A stylish urban action RPG with a unique 'cassette futurism' vibe; ➅ Astro Bot: A delightful PS5 exclusive with creative level design and charming personality; ➆ Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2: Intense third-person action in the grim darkness of the 41st millennium; ➇ Satisfactory: An automation title with polished visuals and engaging multiplayer; ➈ UFO 50: A collection of 50 classic 8-bit and 16-bit style video games; ➉ Metaphor: ReFantazio: A high-fantasy RPG with political campaign elements; ➊ Indiana Jones and the Great Circle: A cinematic first-person adventure with heart-pounding action; ⒀ Path of Exile 2: A free-to-play Diablo-like with a unique skill gem system and massive updates.

➀ Steam released a record number of games in 2024, with over 18,000 new titles added to the platform; ➁ Despite the record number of games, the platform still won’t do annual releases of its handheld console, Steam Deck; ➂ Steam also encountered a few issues this year, such as clarifying that users don’t technically own the games they buy and dropping support for Windows 7 and 8.

➀ PlayStation had a successful night at the TGA's, with The Last of Us Part II Remastered announced for PC release in April; ➁ The game is being ported by Nixxes and Iron Galaxy in collaboration with Naughty Dog; ➂ The PC version aims to avoid the texture issues that affected the original game on PC at launch.

➀ Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.2 brings a massive performance boost for Intel's Arrow Lake chips, improving performance by up to 33%.; ➁ The update includes several fixes for story progression issues and adds new features like Rayfield's CrystalCoat technology for customizing vehicles and new dialogues for Johnny Silverhand.; ➂ CD Projekt Red has continued to support Cyberpunk 2077 despite initial setbacks.

➀ Microsoft has added more server capacity to improve player accessibility in MSFS 2024, but the access issues persist; ➁ The troubled launch has led to many players being unable to play the game or even install it; ➂ Microsoft acknowledges the problem but has not provided a roadmap for when full functionality will be restored.

➀ Texas couple builds a high-tech gaming house designed for LAN parties; ➁ The house features 22 modern gaming PCs, servers, and advanced networking; ➂ Unique features include a Dance Dance Revolution room and a 30-mile-view roof deck.

➀ The Russian government is considering banning S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2; ➁ Players in Russia could face criminal charges for playing the game; ➂ The game's content and the developers' support for Ukraine's military are under evaluation.

➀ The Raspberry Pi 5 has been successfully used with a Radeon GPU to run modern AAA games like Doom Eternal at 4K resolution; ➁ The performance improvements are thanks to new drivers for AMD Radeon GPUs; ➂ The combination showcases the potential of eGPU setups with Raspberry Pi.

➀ Bugsnax is receiving a free virtual reality update for PC; ➁ The update has been in beta for a while and is now available on SteamVR for Windows; ➂ The game's VR experience is a natural fit due to its exploration and creature capturing elements.

➀ Stellar Blade, a highly discussed PS5 exclusive, is set to release on PC in 2025; ➁ The game's success has led to the expansion of studio SHIFT UP and its public listing; ➂ SHIFT UP expects the Steam version to outperform the PS5 version due to the expansion of Steam's market share and the success of Black Myth: Wukong.

➀ The legacy of Halo on PC is discussed; ➁ The developer Tyler Owens explains the technical hurdles that prevented the port of Halo 5 to PC; ➂ The transition to Unreal Engine 5 and the current status of Halo Studios are mentioned as reasons for the game not being ported to PC.

➀ Sony is accelerating the release of PlayStation 5 console exclusives on PC; ➁ Spider-Man 2 is set to be released on Steam and Epic in January 2025; ➂ The PC version will include enhanced ray-tracing options and other improvements.

➀ The early technical alpha of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 uses up to 180 Mb/s of internet bandwidth during gameplay; ➁ The game's data demands are around 81GB per hour at high LOD settings; ➂ Concerns about the impact on home internet plans and data caps.

➀ Firaxis Games and 2K have released the official PC system requirements for Sid Meier's Civilization VII; ➁ The game is set to launch early next year; ➂ Minimum requirements for 1080p/Low settings include an Intel Core i3-10100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200 CPU, 8 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1050 GPU; ➃ Recommended requirements for 1080p/Medium settings include an Intel i5-10400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 2060 GPU.

➀ Black Myth Wukong has reached 20 million sales in just one month; ➁ The game's player base is predominantly on PC, with over 80% of players accessing it on this platform; ➂ The game's success is attributed to its promotion in China and the anticipation of the upcoming DLC release.

➀ This article compares the Steam Deck, ROG Ally X, Legion Go, and MSI Claw, highlighting their specifications, features, and price points. ➁ The ROG Ally X stands out for its high memory, large battery, and VRR display, but comes at a premium price. ➃ The Legion Go offers a large screen and detachable controllers, making it suitable for both gaming and content consumption, but it is also expensive. ➄ The MSI Claw uses an Intel Core Ultra processor for high multi-core performance, while the Steam Deck provides a console-like experience with long battery life and a user-friendly interface.