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What are we all playing this weekend?
Several gaming personalities shared their weekend gaming plans, with titles like Zero Company, Galactic Racer, Castlevania: Belmont's Curse, and Factorio being mentioned. Some are focusing on finishing existing games, while others are diving into new experiences or updates.
Steam's Achievement Sets beta aims to stop new content breaking your completion status
Valve is beta testing Steam Achievement Sets, a new feature designed to prevent new content from breaking players' completion status. Developers can group achievements into sets, ensuring that progress is preserved even when new achievements are added later. This update also includes an improved achievements page with new filtering and comparison options.
Valve has just upgraded Steam Achievements, and you can try it out now
Valve has updated Steam Achievements with a new system called Achievement Sets, designed to better reflect the lifespan of modern games and allow for segmentation of achievements by game mode or DLC. The update also introduces time-limited Seasonal Achievements and ensures that archived achievements do not negatively impact a player's overall completion status. These changes are now available for testing in the Steam client beta.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
American Truck Simulator adds DLC where you don't have to drive a truck, suddenly sets a new all-time Steam player…
American Truck Simulator has set a new all-time Steam player record with over 21,000 concurrent players, driven by the recent "Road Trip: Ford" DLC. This expansion allows players to drive consumer vehicles like the Ford F-150 and Bronco, deviating from the game's core truck-driving experience but proving highly popular.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
"Publishers are afraid of certain parts of the world": Saber Interactive's message to North American studios is to get their head out of their own geography
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits advises North American studios to diversify their business models beyond large, expensive AAA projects. He suggests embracing work-for-hire, smaller-scale games, and international co-development to ensure financial stability amidst industry layoffs and rising costs. Willits criticizes the traditional approach of maintaining large teams before a vertical slice, advocating for smaller, agile teams and exploring diverse markets.
DelanClip Fusion Pro review: Once you try head tracking, there’s no going back
The DelanClip Fusion Pro offers an immersive head-tracking experience for PC simulation games, significantly enhancing gameplay in titles like DCS World, Elite Dangerous, and various racing sims. While requiring some initial setup and costing £90, its wireless design and effective tracking make it a worthwhile upgrade for cockpit-based gaming on a monitor.
South Dakota Release Date & Video Trailer Reveal news - American Truck Simulator
The South Dakota DLC for American Truck Simulator will be released on September 24th, 2026. The announcement was accompanied by an official trailer showcasing the new region's landscapes, landmarks like Mount Rushmore, and diverse routes.
Road Kings is sometimes American Truck Simulator in a disaster movie, but delivering crates of ellipticals is fun too
Road Kings aims to differentiate itself from American Truck Simulator by incorporating dynamic disaster movie-like scenarios alongside traditional trucking jobs. Players will experience events such as storms, accidents, and weigh station checks, which add a layer of drama and logistical challenge to deliveries. The driving mechanics are described as weighty and realistic, though some accuracy issues were noted in the preview build.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 21: The Humble Store Summer Sale continues
This article rounds up various PC game deals available from multiple digital storefronts, including Humble Store, Battle.net, GamesPlanet, Ubisoft Store, Green Man Gaming, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GOG.com, and Steam. Notable sales include Humble Store's Summer Sale, Battle.net's August Game Deals, and Ubisoft's Gamescom sale, featuring discounts on a wide range of titles.
American Truck Simulator - North Dakota Announced
SCS Software has announced that North Dakota will be the next downloadable content (DLC) expansion for American Truck Simulator. A Steam listing for the add-on indicates a "to be announced" release date, and a reveal trailer has been released.
American Truck Simulator trundles off to a land of enchanted highways and giant bovines with a freshly announced North Dakota expansion
SCS Software has announced a new expansion for American Truck Simulator that will take players to North Dakota. The DLC will feature major cities like Fargo and Bismarck, as well as landmarks such as the World's Largest Buffalo and the Enchanted Highway. No release date has been announced yet for the expansion, which joins other upcoming DLCs for South Dakota, Indiana, and British Columbia.
American Truck Simulator is headed to North Dakota in its latest DLC
American Truck Simulator is expanding its map with a new DLC that will take players to North Dakota. The upcoming downloadable content will feature the state's prairies, farmlands, and rivers, adding to the game's extensive recreation of North American roads. While no release date has been announced, the DLC promises to include new trucking routes and scenic landscapes.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 17: Epic Games Summer Sale
The Epic Games Store is hosting its annual Summer Sale, featuring discounts on titles like Death Stranding 2: On The Beach and Resident Evil Requiem. Other storefronts like Steam, Humble Store, and Ubisoft are also offering various deals on PC games, including new releases and popular titles. Additionally, Amazon Luna is providing free games for subscribers.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 10: Palworld exits Steam Early Access
Palworld has officially launched version 1.0 out of Early Access on Steam, accompanied by a launch discount. This article highlights various PC game deals available this weekend across multiple digital storefronts, including Steam, Epic Games Store, Amazon Luna, Fanatical, Gamebillet, GamesPlanet, GOG.com, Green Man Gaming, Humble Bundle, and 2K Publisher Sale.
What Keeps Players Engaged Beyond Their Favorite Games and Why? | Invision Game Community
This article explores the psychological hooks and retention mechanics that keep players engaged with video games beyond their initial enjoyment. It discusses the substitution effect, the importance of social connections and virtual communities, and how dopamine loops and unpredictable rewards contribute to long-term player investment. The analysis also touches on how different genres utilize specific mechanics to maintain player interest and how games can serve as a form of escapism and therapeutic routine.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continues
The Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.
Morning Interviews
SCS Software discusses their development process for American Truck Simulator, including the scanning of the Dodge Viper for in-game use. The interview covers insights into their ongoing work and future plans for the simulation title.
Morning Patches
This article provides a brief overview of recent updates and patches for several popular games. It mentions the 1.60 update for American Truck Simulator, the Machinery of Oppression update (6.3.0) for HELLDIVERS 2, The Swarm update (6.45) for No Man's Sky, and Patch Notes Update 42.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS.