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April 30, 2025

CHARTS: Oblivion remaster shoots to No.1 on Steam debut

The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered was the top performer on Steam for the week ending April 29th, following its unexpected launch on April 22nd. Counter-Strike 2 dropped to second place, while Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 debuted in third. The Steam Deck held the fourth position, and Schedule 1 fell to fifth. MahjongSoul returned to the Top 100, securing sixth place due to a crossover event. REPO declined to seventh, PUBG: Battlegrounds rose to eighth, Once Human climbed to ninth, and Marvel Rivals rounded out the top ten in tenth place. Steam Top Ten for the Week Ending April 29th: 1. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, Bethesda 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kepler 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Schedule 1, TVGS 6. 雀魂麻將 (MahjongSoul), Catfood Studio 7. REPO, Semiwork 8. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 9. Once Human, Starry Studio 10. Marvel Rivals, NetEase

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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.

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October 10, 2024

Steam dropping dozens of new free games for you to download and play this month

Steam's Next Fest is scheduled to take place from October 14 to October 21. The event will showcase upcoming games, allowing PC gamers to play demos, watch developer live streams, and create wishlists. The previous June edition featured over 50 demos, including titles like Once Human, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, Caravan SandWitch, REKA, and Dungeons of Hinterberg. Reviews highlighted Dungeons of Hinterberg as a standout game for its unique charm and fresh approach to the genre, while Caravan SandWitch was noted for its emotive finale influenced by player choices.

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September 17, 2024

CHARTS: Space Marine 2 spends second week at Steam No.1

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has sold over two million copies since its launch on September 9th and is the top seller on Steam for the second consecutive week. Counter-Strike 2 is in the runner-up position. The Steam Deck has risen four spots in the rankings due to a recent sale event. Black Myth: Wukong has slipped to fourth place, while Once Human has moved up to fifth place after launching new content on September 15th. NBA 2K25 and PUBG: Battlegrounds have dropped to sixth and seventh places, respectively, while Dota 2 has climbed to eighth. Forza Horizon 4 has re-entered the Top 100 at ninth place with an 80% discount, and Satisfactory is in tenth place after reaching a peak of 186,158 concurrent players. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending September 17th is as follows: 1. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Focus 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. Steam Deck, Valve 4. Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science 5. Once Human, Starry Studio 6. NBA 2K25, 2K Games 7. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 8. Dota 2, Valve 9. Forza Horizon 4, Xbox Game Studios 10. Satisfactory, Coffee Stain

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September 7, 2024

Once Human dev says some recent player feedback ‘has been quite demoralizing’

Once Human, a free-to-play survival MMO launched in July, has received a "mostly positive" rating on Steam and maintains over 100,000 concurrent daily players. Developer Starry Studio has acknowledged mixed player feedback and conducted a survey to gather preferences on gameplay modes and difficulty levels. Players have expressed concerns about server management, particularly frequent server wipes, which affect the gaming experience. Despite some negative comments, the game's community shows strong support, as indicated by the presence of heart emojis in response to developer announcements.

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August 27, 2024

CHARTS: Black Myth: Wukong debuts at Steam No.1

Game Science's Black Myth: Wukong is the top-selling game on Steam for the week ending August 27th, having sold over ten million copies since its launch on August 20th. Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG: Battlegrounds hold the second and third positions for the third consecutive week. Dota 2 has moved up to fourth place. Valve's Steam Deck is in fifth place, followed by Warframe at sixth, which has returned to the Top Ten after new content was released. Pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are in seventh and eighth places, respectively. Once Human has dropped to ninth place, and MahjongSoul rounds out the Top Ten.

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August 20, 2024

Nvidia reveals over 20 future PC games with support for its RTX and DLSS graphics tech

Nvidia announced over 20 upcoming PC games that will feature its RTX and DLSS graphics technologies during Gamescom 2024. Notable titles include Black Myth: Wukong, which has over 2 million concurrent players on Steam and utilizes DLSS 3 and full ray tracing. The list of upcoming games includes: - Arena Breakout: Infinite (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Avowed (DLSS 3, Reflex, and Ray Tracing) - Black State (DLSS 3, Reflex, and Ray Tracing) - Concord (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Dragon Age: The Veilguard (DLSS 3, Reflex, and Ray Tracing) - Dune: Awakening (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Empire of the Ants (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Eternal Strands (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - FINAL FANTASY XVI (DLSS 3, DLAA, and Reflex) - FragPunk (DLSS 3, Reflex, and Ray Tracing) - Funko Fusion (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Greedfall II: The Dying World (DLSS Super Resolution) - Killing Floor 3 (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Kingmakers (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Marvel Rivals (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Mecha BREAK (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Once Human (DLSS 3, Reflex, and Ray Tracing; patch available now) - Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Retrieval (NVIDIA RTX Dynamic Illumination) - SPINE (DLSS 3) - Test Drive Unlimited (DLSS 3 and Reflex) - Solar Crown - Unawake (DLSS 3 and Reflex) Additionally, Nvidia is offering a promotion where customers who purchase a new GeForce RTX Series 40 graphics card or a new PC/laptop with this series will receive a digital code for the PC version of Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws, which supports DLSS 3.5, Reflex, Ray Tracing, and RTX Dynamic Illumination.

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August 20, 2024

CHARTS: Black Myth: Wukong pre-orders reach No.1 on Steam

Pre-orders for Black Myth: Wukong topped the Steam charts, making it the highest-grossing title ahead of its official launch on August 20th. Counter-Strike 2 is in second place, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds and the Steam Deck in third and fourth, respectively. Once Human climbed to fifth after its 1.1 update, while Sins of a Solar Empire 2 debuted in sixth place. Cyberpunk 2077 re-entered the Top Ten in seventh due to a 50% price cut. Dota 2 dropped to eighth, Naraka: Bladepoint rose to ninth, and Apex Legends completed the Top Ten. The Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 20th is as follows: 1. Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science 2. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 3. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Once Human, Starry Studio 6. Sins of a Solar Empire 2, Ironclad Games 7. Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt 8. Dota 2, Valve 9. Naraka: Bladepoint, NetEase 10. Apex Legends, EA

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August 6, 2024

Hidden Final Fantasy 16 profile in latest Nvidia driver has fans hyping themselves up for a surprise Gamescom PC launch

Square Enix has confirmed the arrival of the PC version of Final Fantasy 16, with fans eagerly awaiting the release date. Recent discussions on platforms like Resetera and Reddit suggest a potential launch may be imminent, particularly following an Nvidia driver update that included a GameReady profile for Final Fantasy 16. The driver version 560.81 features profiles for both Final Fantasy 16 and a demo version. The presence of head producer Yoshi-P at Gamescom adds intrigue, with hopes for a surprise release announcement during the event on August 20. The mention of a demo in the driver profile raises the possibility of a pre-launch release. The PlayStation 5 demo was well-received, although the full game received mixed reviews. Fans are hopeful for improvements in the PC version compared to previous ports.

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August 6, 2024

Final Fantasy XVI may soon come out on PC as NVIDIA already has a Game Ready driver for it

Square Enix is expected to announce the PC release date for Final Fantasy XVI during Gamescom 2024, following NVIDIA's launch of the GeForce 560.81 Driver, which includes game profiles for Final Fantasy XVI and Once Human. There are hints of exclusive PC features, including Ray Tracing, that could enhance the game's graphics. The potential release window for Final Fantasy XVI is speculated to be in September or October, while Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is anticipated to debut on PC in early 2025.