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April 11, 2025

Microtransactions Made Up 58% of PC Video Game Revenue in 2024, Research Shows

Microtransactions account for 58% of total revenue for game companies, with a 1.4% increase in 2024, contributing .4 billion to overall PC gaming sales of .3 billion. Downloadable content (DLC) generated .8 billion in revenue last year, while microtransactions represent 32% of console revenue, amounting to .9 billion out of .8 billion in console sales. Subscription services have risen by 14.1%. PC gaming sales grew by 0.1%, but console gaming revenue declined by 3.9%. Major franchises like Fortnite, Roblox, and Call of Duty exemplify the popularity of microtransactions. The report also notes the trend of "recursive nostalgia," where established franchises reintroduce vintage content to engage players.

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March 14, 2025

Spring Sales for PC Games Are Live Now

Major platforms such as Steam, Fanatical, and Green Man Gaming are currently holding Spring Sales, offering significant discounts on various games. The Steam Spring Sale features titles like Balatro, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, God of War Ragnarök, Metaphor: ReFantazio, Baldur's Gate 3, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with Doom (2016) available at 90% off until March 20th. Green Man Gaming's Spring Sale runs until March 27th and includes deals on The Last of Us Part I, Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut, God of War, Final Fantasy XVI, Marvel's Midnight Suns Legendary Edition, and Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, with discounts exceeding 80% on the last two titles. Additionally, there are roundups of deals for console gaming on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

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December 7, 2024

Weekend PC Download Deals for Dec. 6: Steam Autumn Sale aftermath

The Steam Autumn Sale has concluded, but games like Frostpunk 2, Palworld, and Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster are still available at discounted prices. Free weekends for Cities: Skylines 2 and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege are also offered. Humble Bundle features collections of cozy games and a new LEGO bundle. Blizzard, Epic Games Store, Fanatical, Gamebillet, Gamersgate, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, and Green Man Gaming provide various deals and game selections. Green Man Gaming offers a 15% discount with the code DEC15. Humble Choice subscription at .99 per month includes titles like Bomb Rush Cyberfunk and Old World, with additional savings on the Humble Store. LEGO game collections are available for a payment of or more. Ubisoft Store and Steam continue to offer competitive prices on games.