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Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West Vanish From Steam in the UK Because of a Sony “Issue”
Sony has confirmed that Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West were accidentally removed from sale on Steam in the UK. The company is working with Valve to resolve the issue, though the cause of the removal remains unclear.
As Horizon Forbidden West and Helldivers 2 vanish from Steam in the UK, Sony confirms there's an ongoing issue and…
Players in the UK have reported that Horizon Forbidden West and Helldivers 2 have been delisted from Steam. Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed awareness of the issue affecting select titles in the UK and is working with Valve to resolve it, apologizing for the inconvenience.
Wardogs has already made more money than Marathon, and its Steam launch momentum is ahead of Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2
Wardogs has achieved significant commercial success on Steam, selling over 2.2 million copies and generating $70 million in revenue, outperforming Bungie's Marathon and showing stronger initial momentum than Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2. The game's pricing strategy is cited as a key factor in its success, though developer Bulkhead faces scrutiny over its work culture and CEO Joe Brammer's controversial comments.
Guild Wars 3 dev wants you to be able to take a break for months at a time and know you're "not going to be left behind"
ArenaNet studio head Colin Johanson believes the MMO genre is still thriving and that Guild Wars 3 aims to address common player concerns about time commitment. He emphasizes the need for games to allow meaningful progress in short sessions and for players to be able to take extended breaks without falling behind.
Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West mysteriously delisted from Steam in the UK, Sony promises to "address the issue" with Valve
Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West were mysteriously delisted from Steam in the UK, preventing new purchases. Sony Interactive Entertainment acknowledged the issue, stating they are working with Valve to resolve it. This incident has raised suspicions about Sony's future PC publishing strategy.
Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West delisted from Steam in the UK, Sony say they're "working with Valve to address the issue"
Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West have been delisted from the Steam store in the UK, preventing new purchases. Sony has stated they are aware of the issue and are working with Valve to resolve it. The games remain playable for existing owners, but this regional restriction has caused concern among players.
PS5 games have vanished from Steam in the UK and no one knows why
Two PlayStation titles, Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition, have mysteriously disappeared from the UK Steam store, preventing new purchases. Sony has indicated this is an error and is working with Valve to resolve the issue, though the timeline is uncertain. This comes amidst fan concerns about Sony's future PC strategy and a recent leak of game achievements.
Wardogs Outpacing Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 on Steam and Has Already Made More Money Than Marathon Across All Platforms to Date, Analysis Shows
New data indicates that the game Wardogs is outselling both Arc Raiders and Helldivers 2 on Steam at launch. Furthermore, Wardogs has already generated more revenue across all platforms than Marathon has to date.
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Ironclad Democracy Warbond
The Helldivers 2 Ironclad Democracy Warbond, releasing September 22, offers players new explosive and incendiary content. It includes five new primary weapons like a grenade launcher and assault rifle with an underslung shotgun, new armor sets with damage mitigation, and two new boosters. The Warbond costs 1,000 Super Credits and is described as one of the most packed yet.
Xbox Game Pass to Lose Day-One Games, Split Into Two Tiers in 2027 – Rumor
A rumor suggests Xbox will restructure Game Pass in 2027 into two tiers, one with ads for $12.99 and one without for $19.99, both losing day-one first-party releases and cloud streaming. Cloud gaming will be a separate $5.99 bundle, and console multiplayer access will be unbundled at $10.99 per month. These potential changes come amid internal criticism of Game Pass's business model and past publisher objections to features like a family plan.
The Emperor would approve of Total War Warhammer 40k, Creative Assembly says. I can't help but agree.
Creative Assembly's Total War: Warhammer 40,000 aims to distill the vast Warhammer 40,000 universe into manageable, immersive campaigns. The game focuses on specific segments of the galaxy, allowing players to experience granular battles with meaningful stakes, reminiscent of Helldivers 2. The preview highlights accessible gameplay for newcomers and deep customization options, drawing inspiration from Space Marine 2.
Sony is Ending PlayStation Discs Despite Commercial Success to “Control” The Market, says Analyst
An analyst suggests Sony is ending PlayStation disc production in January 2028 to control the market and prioritize digital revenue, despite strong commercial success from physical releases like Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Ghost of Yōtei. While live-service games like Helldivers 2 show less reliance on physical sales, Sony aims to capture more revenue and potentially influence the market ahead of a rumored digital-only PlayStation 6 handheld.
Exterminauts looks like No Man's Sky but plays like Helldivers 2, and I crushed it at Gamescom 2026
Exterminauts, a new co-op PvE shooter from Behaviour Interactive, offers gameplay similar to Helldivers 2 with a focus on exterminating alien bugs. Despite initial reservations about the premise and genre, the previewer found the game enjoyable and achieved the highest score during a hands-on session at Gamescom 2026. Concerns were raised about the use of generative AI for character voices.
"20 players is the sweet spot": Guild Wars 3's action game combat is a first for MMOs, but it doesn't work at traditional raid scale
ArenaNet is developing Guild Wars 3 with a focus on action game-like combat and fluid movement, drawing inspiration from titles like Prince of Persia and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This approach shifts away from traditional MMO raid scales, aiming for a 'sweet spot' of around 20 players for optimal combat experience. The developers are also incorporating lessons from live service games to make the MMO more approachable.
StarCraft Shooter Has a “Full-Blown” Single-Player Campaign, Akin to Space Marine 2 – Rumor
Rumors suggest Blizzard Entertainment is developing a StarCraft shooter with a full single-player campaign, drawing comparisons to Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 and Far Cry. Jez Corden of Windows Central claims to have seen pre-alpha footage and believes the game will feature a strong narrative focus, potentially with co-op elements, though multiplayer is also expected.
Replay's September theme is speed: send us your fast moving clips for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon…
GamesRadar+ is hosting a community video series called Replay for September, with a theme of 'speed'. Players are encouraged to submit clips of fast-paced gameplay from any game, with special attention to the theme, for a chance to win a £/$250 Amazon voucher. The best clip overall and the best themed clip will be awarded.
Exterminauts is sci-fi extraction shooting with a blue collar focus
Exterminauts is an upcoming third-person co-op extraction shooter from Behaviour Interactive, the studio behind Dead by Daylight. Set on the planet Tian, players take on the role of blue-collar exterminators fighting alien bugs and maintaining corporate infrastructure. The game features weaponized power tools, a unique "Overdrive" mechanic, and a focus on teamwork, with a planned release in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Steam Week in Review: Here are the top 10 most popular genres on Steam
A new report analyzing Steam revenue data reveals that sandbox games have the highest 'hit rate,' meaning the largest percentage of games within the genre earn over $100,000. First-person shooters, RPGs, and simulation games also show strong performance. The study used the Boxleiter method to estimate sales based on review counts.
Prime Video’s 15-Episode Anthology Quietly Outdoes Fallout
Prime Video's animated anthology series 'Secret Level' is argued to be more ambitious and successful than the live-action 'Fallout' series. While 'Fallout' is praised for its cinematic scale, 'Secret Level' is highlighted for adapting multiple diverse game IPs into standalone shorts with a strong voice cast and creative direction from Tim Miller.
GTA 6 Skipping PC At Launch And Having No Online Right Away Is Good, Helldivers Boss Says
Sham Jorjani, CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, expressed that Grand Theft Auto 6 skipping a PC launch and an immediate online mode at its November 19 release is beneficial for Helldivers 2. He believes this staggered approach allows Helldivers 2 to maintain its momentum. Rockstar Games has confirmed Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a PC version expected later, similar to Grand Theft Auto 5's release strategy.
