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"Gabe really had a great vision": Steam became a PC gaming cornerstone because Valve built a community with "stickiness," says Nightdive chief who worked on GameStop's Steam competitorValve's Steam platform became a PC gaming cornerstone due to its focus on community building and accessibility for developers, according to Nightdive chief Larry Kuperman. Unlike early competitors, Steam fostered a 'sticky' ecosystem that encouraged player return and lowered the barrier to entry for indie developers, helping many stay in business.
An architect of GameStop's long-forgotten Steam competitor explains why he thinks Valve came out on top: 'What Steam did better than anybody else was to create a community'Former Impulse storefront architect Larry Kuperman explains Valve's success with Steam, attributing it to superior community building and a more open platform for developers. He contrasts Steam's approach with early competitors like GameStop's Impulse and Paradox's GamersGate, highlighting Steam's ability to foster indie survival and facilitate the sale of third-party games.
Nightdive's Larry Kuperman retires after 25-year career in games: 'We never looked at games as products'Larry Kuperman, Vice President of Business Development at Nightdive Studios, has announced his retirement after a 25-year career in the games industry. Kuperman, who was instrumental in Nightdive's game preservation efforts and the System Shock 2 remaster, cited personal losses and a desire to support new industry entrants as motivations for his decision. He plans to remain active with the International Game Developers Association.
April 2026: Switch 2 Drops Fortnite, GTA, Mario & Perso... | TAGMultiple reports indicate potential price increases for the Nintendo Switch 2, with experts suggesting a price point over $450 by year's end due to rising component costs. Meanwhile, Kena: Bridge of Spirits receives a Switch 2 port that offers little improvement over previous versions. Sony is also reportedly increasing prices for the PlayStation 5 lineup, with a PS5 Pro potentially costing $900.
Buy This Amazing Borderlands 4 Art Print To Support A Veterans CharityGearbox Software has partnered with artist Erik Thor Sandberg and GameStop to release a Borderlands 4-themed art print, with 100% of profits benefiting the Stack Up charity, which supports veterans' mental health through gaming. The 18 x 24 prints are available for $50, with sales contributing to care packages and event travel for military personnel. Despite softer-than-expected initial sales for Borderlands 4, Take-Two Interactive believes the game will be a long-term success.
Where to Buy A PS5, PS5 Pro, Or PS Portal Before The Prices Go Up This WeekSony is increasing the prices of the PlayStation 5, PS5 Pro, and PS Portal hardware starting April 2, 2026. Retailers like GameStop are offering trade-in deals and selling existing stock at current prices until the increase takes effect. The price hikes will affect all PS5 models, including the Slim and Pro versions, as well as the PS Portal handheld device.- GameStop (GME) Q4 2025 hardware and software sales fell from the prior yearGameStop reported a significant drop in net sales for Q4 2025 compared to the previous year. This decline occurred despite the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, indicating a challenging period for the company's hardware and software sales.
- GameStop (GME) reports 66.2 million directly registered shares (DRS) as of March 18, 2026GameStop reported 66.2 million directly registered shares as of March 18, 2026. This figure represents a decrease of 0.8 million shares compared to the figures reported in December 2025.
- GameStop (GME) bought $1.7 billion in marketable securities during Q4 2025GameStop purchased approximately $1.7 billion in marketable securities during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025. The company allocated nearly $2 billion towards these short-term investments within the quarter.
- GameStop (GME) Collectibles revenue topped $1 billion in FY 2025GameStop's financial year 2025 saw significant revenue generation from its Collectibles segment, which surpassed $1 billion. This category was a primary driver of the company's overall financial performance during the period.
- GameStop (GME) Bitcoin holdings decreased $151 million in value during Q4 2025GameStop's Bitcoin holdings saw a decrease in value of $151 million during the fourth quarter of 2025. CEO Ryan Cohen's timing of the company's cryptocurrency investment has negatively impacted its balance sheet.
- GameStop (GME) Q4 2025 earnings results beat EPS estimates, miss revenue expectationsGameStop announced its Q4 2025 financial results, surpassing earnings per share estimates but falling short of revenue expectations. The company's stock experienced volatile trading following the release of the report.
Want to Feel Old? GameStop Says PS3 and Wii U are 'Historic Artifacts' | Console CreaturesGameStop has updated its in-store classifications, designating the Wii U, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 as 'Historic Artifacts' and placing them in the retro console section. This change accompanies a 10% trade-in value bump for these consoles and allows for the trade-in of defective hardware, provided it can power on.
PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii U consoles are officially 'retro' says retailerUS retailer GameStop has officially declared the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U as retro consoles. This classification is part of a promotion for a retro trade-in bonus offer. The article notes that the PlayStation 3 is 20 years old this year, while the Xbox 360 is even older, making them two generations behind current hardware.
GameStop Officially Classifies PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U as Retro Consoles - GameHauntGameStop has officially classified the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Nintendo Wii U as retro consoles as of February. This change expands their retro hardware category and offers customers a 10% trade-in bonus on these systems until March 21, provided the consoles power on. The retailer now treats these machines similarly to older consoles like the PlayStation 2, with limited stock and fluctuating prices based on rarity.- Business and FinanceGame developers are reacting to Valve's statements regarding profit margins on Steam. Additionally, GameStop has announced the release date for its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2025 financial results.
- GameStop declares Nintendo Wii U as a retro console, trade-in bonus offer announcedGameStop has officially declared the Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 as retro consoles. The retailer announced this change alongside a new trade-in bonus offer for these older systems.
- King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo Preorders Are Live, and ... | TAGPreorders are now live for the King Dedede & Tank Star Amiibo figures, priced at $55, available at Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop. The article also covers Nintendo's destruction mechanics in Donkey Kong Bananza, new features in Harvest Moon: Echoes of Teradea, the StarCraft Tabletop Miniatures Game release, Solasta 2 early access, PS5 deals, Pokémon Pokopia's innovative approach, free Steam games, March PlayStation Plus additions, the playable Star Wars: First Assault, Pragmata's demo success, and Bungie's Marathon extraction shooter.
Resident Evil Requiem is Still Almost Entirely Sold Out Online, With Physical Copies Only Available at Select Retailers - IGNPhysical copies of Resident Evil Requiem are nearly sold out online across all platforms in the US, with limited stock remaining at select retailers like Amazon for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. Digital preorders are widely available, and the PC version has discounts on third-party sites. The game, developed by Capcom, released on February 27 for PS5, Xbox, Switch 2, and PC.
US Gamers Are Spending Way Less Than They Used To On Physical GamesUS spending on physical video games saw an 11% decline from 2024 to 2025, reaching an all-time low of $1.5 billion in 2025. While this trend reflects the rise of digital distribution and subscription services like PlayStation Plus Catalog and Xbox Game Pass, the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 is noted to have helped stabilize numbers. Analysts suggest a potential resurgence of physical media could occur as older technologies gain popularity.