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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.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Steam dropping dozens of new free downloads in massive 2025 event

The Steam Next Fest is scheduled to take place from 24 February to 3 March 2024, featuring a variety of games, many available for free or at discounted prices. The event celebrates upcoming games and includes livestreams where players can interact with developers. Exclusive demos and special promotions for wishlist or pre-order titles will be part of the festival. The Steam Next Fest occurs three times a year, and while the specific lineup for February has not been announced, previous events have showcased popular titles. Steam also continues to offer free demos across various genres leading up to the event.

AppWizard

December 17, 2024

Most popular Xbox games — Indiana Jones and the Great Circle replaces Minecraft in top 3

"Indiana Jones and the Great Circle" has risen to the top three in player engagement on the Xbox gameplay chart, surpassing Minecraft, which has fallen to fifth place. "Marvel Rivals" is in fourth position, while "Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl" has dropped to twelfth. "Hunt: Showdown 1896" debuted at 20th place, and "Cyberpunk 2077" moved up from 39 to 24. "Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled" and "Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024" declined to 27 and 28, respectively. "For The King II" entered the chart at 29, and "Warframe," "Elden Ring," and "The First Descendant" returned at 34, 39, and 40, respectively. The chart is based on gameplay data from over 2.4 million active Xbox accounts.

AppWizard

November 13, 2024

Shift Up Commits To Stellar Blade PC Release In 2025

Shift Up aims for a 2025 release for their PlayStation 5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. The company anticipates that the PC version will outperform the console version, citing trends in the gaming industry. Stellar Blade surpassed one million units sold three months post-launch. The game's exclusivity has sparked discussions among gamers, with some critics questioning its sales performance given the large console user base. Shift Up's decision to partner with Sony contrasts with Pearl Abyss, which chose to publish independently. The success of other multiplatform titles suggests potential missed financial opportunities for Shift Up. Future negotiations could allow for Stellar Blade to be released on additional platforms, depending on the expiration of their contract with Sony.

AppWizard

September 17, 2024

Game Pass adds 3 games, 2 only on PC

Xbox Game Pass has added three new titles in September: 1. Wargroove 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – September 19 2. Frostpunk 2 (PC) – September 20 3. Ara: History Untold (PC) – September 24 Several titles will be leaving the platform on September 30th, including: - Gotham Knights (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Let’s Build a Zoo (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Loop Hero (Cloud, Console, and PC) - My Time At Portia (Cloud, Console, and PC) - PAW Patrol Grand Prix (Cloud, Console, and PC) - Pheonix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy (Cloud, Console, and PC) - The Walking Dead: The Complete First Season (PC) - The Walking Dead: Season Two (PC) - Valheim (Cloud, Console, and PC) Additional content includes: - Fallout 76: Milepost Zero – Available now - EA Sports FC 25 Early Access Trial – September 20 - Starfield: Shattered Space – September 30 Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks available now include: - Persona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass - The First Descendant: Season 1 Invasion Bundle - Apex Legends: Bright Idea Weapon Charm - Hawked: Plunder Pack 2

AppWizard

August 27, 2024

Newzoo: Minecraft tops PC MAU rankings for July

Minecraft had the highest number of monthly active users (MAU) in July 2024, according to Newzoo's rankings. Roblox was in second place, while Fortnite dropped to third. The Call of Duty franchise remained in fourth, and The Sims 4 rose to fifth place. League of Legends was sixth, and Valorant climbed to seventh. In terms of revenue, Valorant topped the list, followed by Fortnite in second and The Sims 4 in third. The top 10 PC games by MAU for July 2024 were: 1. Minecraft, Microsoft 2. Roblox, Roblox 3. Fortnite, Epic Games 4. Call of Duty, Activision 5. The Sims 4, EA 6. League of Legends, Riot 7. Valorant, Riot 8. Rocket League, Epic Games 9. Counter-Strike 2 and GO, Valve 10. Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar The top 10 PC games by revenue for July 2024 were: 1. Valorant, Riot 2. Fortnite, Epic Games 3. The Sims 4, EA 4. League of Legends, Riot 5. World of Warcraft, Blizzard 6. The First Descendant, Nexon 7. Elden Ring, Bandai Namco 8. EA Sports FC 24, EA 9. Call of Duty, Activision 10. Minecraft, Microsoft

AppWizard

August 13, 2024

CHARTS: Black Myth: Wukong pre-orders shoot to No.2 on Steam

Last week, pre-orders for Black Myth: Wukong surged, moving it to No. 2 on Steam, with a release date of August 20th. Counter-Strike 2 remained the top seller, while PUBG: Battlegrounds was third. The Steam Deck and Dota 2 held fourth and fifth places, respectively. The First Descendant dropped from second to sixth, and Elden Ring rose to seventh. Apex Legends returned to the Top Ten at eighth due to a new season. Pre-orders for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 jumped from No. 54 to No. 9, with a launch on September 9th. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 rounded out the Top Ten. Steam Top Ten for the week ending August 13th: 1. Counter-Strike 2, Valve 2. Black Myth: Wukong, Game Science (P) 3. PUBG: Battlegrounds, Krafton 4. Steam Deck, Valve 5. Dota 2, Valve 6. The First Descendant, Nexon 7. Elden Ring, Bandai Namco 8. Apex Legends, EA 9. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive (P) 10. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Activision (P)

AppWizard

July 29, 2024

Best New Free PC Games 2024 – Gameranx

The First Descendant is a looter shooter where players take on the role of a "Descendant" with special abilities, featuring co-op and single-player missions with customization options, though it faces balance issues. ARC Raiders is an alpha test title where players scavenge underground for resources while facing aerial threats and rival players. Ashfall is set in a post-apocalyptic world where players seek the mythical "Core of Creation" for hope, navigating dangerous landscapes. Path of Exile 2 is an action RPG with extensive character customization in a dark realm filled with monsters. Delta Force: Hawk Ops is a tactical shooter with single-player campaigns and multiplayer modes, allowing for strategic gameplay. Soulframe is a fantasy title from Digital Extremes where players explore a mystical land as an Envoy. 2XKO is a 2v2 fighting game from Riot Games featuring a roster of Champions, including Jinx. Blue Protocol is an MMORPG where players uncover their origins while engaging in combat. Once Human is set in a post-apocalyptic world with alien threats, focusing on survival and decision-making. Throne and Liberty is another MMORPG where players aim to dethrone the villain Kazar through exploration and confrontation. Marvel Rivals combines comic characters with team shooter mechanics in an engaging gameplay experience. Stormgate is a real-time strategy game set on Earth under siege by aliens, featuring stunning visuals powered by Unreal Engine 5. Sheepy: A Short Adventure invites players to explore a whimsical world through the eyes of a living plush toy.

AppWizard

July 23, 2024

CHARTS: New update helps No Man’s Sky return to Top Ten

No Man's Sky has made a remarkable comeback in the gaming world, climbing to the seventh biggest seller on Steam after the release of the Worlds Part 1 update and a 60 per cent price reduction.

AppWizard

July 19, 2024

The First Descendant changes Destiny 2 lookalike icons, but Nexon still won’t say how they ended up in the game

Nexon has replaced some icons in The First Descendant that were too similar to those in Destiny 2, but has not explained how they ended up in the game initially. The hotfix released also includes UI changes, gameplay adjustments, optimizations, and bug fixes.