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Gabe Newell Says Players Have 'Enormous Choice' When Pressed on Steam Monopoly Accusations, Report Says
AppWizard
June 3, 2026

Gabe Newell Says Players Have ‘Enormous Choice’ When Pressed on Steam Monopoly Accusations, Report Says

Gabe Newell, founder and president of Valve, denied allegations that Steam operates as a monopoly, stating that gamers have numerous purchasing options beyond Steam, including consoles and other platforms like the Epic Games Store. Steam has maintained its dominance in the digital PC gaming market for over a decade, with a 60% increase in its user base in the past five years, reaching around 42 million active users. Despite competition from Epic Games, which offers an 88% revenue share to developers, it has not displaced Steam. Newell also addressed claims that Valve restricts pricing strategies for publishers on non-Steam platforms, asserting that Valve does not dictate pricing to third-party developers. Valve is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including an antitrust case and another related to loot boxes.
CD Projekt Sells PC Game Store GOG to Co-Founder
AppWizard
January 1, 2026

CD Projekt Sells PC Game Store GOG to Co-Founder

CD Projekt has sold its digital storefront, GOG, to co-founder Michał Kiciński for PLN 90.7 million (approximately .2 million USD), granting him full ownership. CD Projekt and GOG will enter into a distribution partnership for future titles from CD Projekt Red to be available on GOG. Michał Nowakowski, joint CEO of CD Projekt, expressed confidence in the move, highlighting GOG's independent operation in recent years. Kiciński stated that CD Projekt will continue to support GOG, making it a prime platform for purchasing The Witcher and Cyberpunk games. He also emphasized the importance of classic games and announced his involvement in developing new retro-inspired games set to release on GOG in 2026.
Homeworld 3 developer acquires the rights to its superior previous game about salvaging spaceships, with 'multiple' new projects in the works
AppWizard
August 17, 2025

Homeworld 3 developer acquires the rights to its superior previous game about salvaging spaceships, with ‘multiple’ new projects in the works

Blackbird Interactive has acquired full ownership of its game, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, from Focus Entertainment, granting the studio sole rights to the title and its intellectual property. The game involves dismantling decommissioned spaceships in a zero-gravity environment, dealing with hazardous materials, and explores themes of worker exploitation. Blackbird has also initiated the LYNX pioneer program to involve fans in future developments.
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