How To Fish
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Wardogs leads Newzoo's September PC revenue charts
Bulkhead's Wardogs topped Newzoo's September PC revenue charts, achieving significant success within three weeks of its Early Access launch. Marvel's Wolverine also performed well, ranking fourth on console revenue charts and high on year-to-date spend. Several other new releases and updated titles like Halloween: The Game, The Blood of the Dawnwalker, and Bodycam also featured prominently in the top rankings.
Podcast: Landfall's Rebecca Lautner on Peak's 23 million sales and looking past friendslop
Rebecca Lautner, CBO at Landfall Games, discusses the success of their game Peak, which has sold over 23 million units, and the company's philosophy of moving on to new projects. She also touches on the launch of their publishing arm, Evil Landfall, and their 'fail fast' development approach.
Indies and original IP blew up in 2026
Research indicates a significant surge in indie games and original intellectual property (IP) success in 2026 compared to the previous year. Indie titles and new series comprised a larger portion of top-selling games, with some indie breakouts like Meccha Chameleon achieving massive sales figures. While AAA games maintained steady sales, the growth in the market is largely attributed to indie and AA studios experimenting with fresh ideas and franchises.
Aream & Co: Games industry M&A generates $57.8 bn in Q3, including EA's $55bn leveraged buyout
Investment bank Aream & Co reported that the games industry saw 54 M&A transactions totaling $57.8 billion in Q3, including Electronic Arts' $55 billion buyout. Public market revenue increased significantly, while console segment revenue experienced its steepest drop in two years across all platforms.
PC Gamer magazine's new issue is on sale now: World of Warcraft: Forever
The latest issue of PC Gamer magazine features exclusive hands-on access to World of Warcraft: Forever, Blizzard's new evolution of classic WoW, and interviews with its developers, suggesting a new golden age for MMOs. The issue also includes previews of Total War: Warhammer 40,000 and other upcoming games, reviews of titles like The Blood of Dawnwalker, and features on PC hardware, game diaries, and industry discussions.
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.
Steam's "best September to date" has new faces like Wardogs and Blood of Dawnwalker leading the charge
Steam achieved its best September to date in 2026, generating an estimated $1.7 billion in revenue, a 13% increase over the previous year. New intellectual properties like Wardogs and The Blood of Dawnwalker led the charge among new releases, contributing significantly to the revenue alongside established franchises and popular free-to-play titles.
State of Indie 2026 Part 2: Economics and Pricing
Indie games generated between $3 billion and $4 billion in revenue in 2025, a significant increase from previous years, though their growth rate lagged behind the overall industry. The article examines the evolving economics of indie development, highlighting the rise of mid-tier developers with games priced between $20 and $60, and the continued success of ultra-budget titles targeting younger audiences.
PC and console revenue charts led by new releases in August | Newzoo charts
New releases like EA Sports Madden NFL 27 and Big Walk led August's revenue charts, while established titles like Fortnite and Helldivers 2 saw significant growth in monthly active users. Collaborations and cross-media tie-ins, such as those in Fortnite and Marvel's Spider-Man 2, were key drivers for audience expansion.
State of Indie 2026 Part 1: Winners and Losers
The indie game landscape has shifted significantly since 2021, with AAA games experiencing a resurgence while many indie publishers have struggled. Genres requiring more skill and manpower, like open-world and Metroidvanias, are seeing higher returns due to less competition, while easier-to-make genres are oversaturated. Co-op games are increasingly popular, particularly among younger audiences, but success remains challenging, with a large percentage of indie games selling fewer than a thousand copies.
What Is Friendslop, Who Started It & Why it Works
The 'Friendslop' trend describes a subgenre of small, casual multiplayer games often featuring simple mechanics, store assets, and lower price points, exemplified by titles like How to Fish and Big Walk. This trend, popularized by games such as Among Us and Peak, offers a low-risk, fun, and chaotic social gaming experience that contrasts with the prevalent solo, open-world RPGs.
I never thought a fishing sim could be this fun, but How to Fish proves me wrong with its ridiculous physics, killer…
The multiplayer fishing simulator How to Fish offers surprisingly fun and chaotic gameplay, exceeding expectations with its ridiculous physics and combat elements. Players can fish, beat their catch to death, and use the proceeds to upgrade equipment or bait, all while dealing with aggressive wildlife and friendly-fire with up to four friends. The game features challenging boss encounters that require teamwork and preparation, making for a uniquely entertaining experience.
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.
Is How to Fish on PS5 and Xbox?
Dazed Games is planning a console release for their fishing simulation game, How to Fish, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, though a specific release date is not yet available. The game, which has already sold one million copies on PC, is also Steam Deck Verified. Developers have confirmed more content, such as new islands and fish, will be added to the game.
Full How to Fish guide and how to complete every island
This guide provides a complete walkthrough for the co-op fishing game How to Fish, detailing how to complete all five islands. Each island involves catching specific bait to summon and defeat a boss, then reporting the kill to an NPC to progress. The guide also offers tips on managing inventory, upgrading equipment, and maximizing income through fishing.
How to beat the How to Fish Tuna
This guide details how to defeat the Tuna miniboss in How to Fish, a challenging fish that requires an expensive lure. Players are advised to use upgraded SMGs or sniper rifles and strafe to avoid its lunges. Defeating the Tuna is necessary to summon the final boss of island 4, the Albatross.
Amid the friendslop renaissance, $5 co-op fishing game hits 370,000 peak players on Steam in 5 days
The indie co-op fishing game How to Fish has achieved a peak of 373,971 players on Steam within five days of its launch. Developed and self-published by Dazed Games, the game's success is highlighted by its player count more than doubling the all-time peak of another popular co-op title, Peak.
How to beat the How to Fish Pufferfish boss
This guide provides tips for defeating the Pufferfish boss in the game How to Fish. The Pufferfish starts small and agile but expands and becomes toxic, requiring players to use strategies like strafing and running to avoid its attacks and deal damage. The guide also mentions the Piranha and Shark bosses as comparisons and details how to re-challenge the Pufferfish if defeated.
How to catch and kill a shark in How to Fish
This guide explains how to catch and defeat the Blue Shark miniboss in the game How to Fish. Players need to use a Standard Boss Lure to attract the shark and then engage it in combat using an upgraded SMG, while strafing and using the environment for cover. Defeating the shark is necessary to unlock the grill master's cooking functionality.
How to beat the How to Fish Piranha boss
This guide details the strategy for defeating the Giant Piranha boss in the game How to Fish. It recommends using an upgraded shotgun and employing a kiting tactic, alternating between running away and firing. The guide also mentions the importance of dealing with smaller piranhas spawned by the boss and provides information on progression after the fight.
