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Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB
Nexus Mods, the company behind the popular PC modding portal, is acquiring SteamDB, a well-known database and analytics site for Valve's Steam platform. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with resources for long-term stability and development, while Nexus Mods sees potential in integrating SteamDB's data to improve modding tools and reliability.
SteamDB’s owner sells the site to popular mod repository Nexus Mods while admitting to burnout
SteamDB's founder, xPaw, has sold the popular PC gaming data site to Nexus Mods, a major repository for game mods. xPaw cited burnout and a changing internet landscape as reasons for the sale, expressing pride in the service he built but acknowledging the unsustainable workload. Nexus Mods has assured users that SteamDB's identity and functionality will remain unchanged, with plans to integrate it into their mod manager.
SteamDB changes hands to Nexus Mods, which means it 'needs to make money' now—but there won't be…
SteamDB, a popular site for tracking Steam game data and pricing, has been acquired by Nexus Mods. The site's founder, xPaw, cited burnout and a changing internet landscape as reasons for stepping down. Nexus Mods plans to monetize SteamDB to ensure its long-term viability, though they aim to avoid intrusive advertising and keep the core service free.
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, a popular website for tracking PC game statistics and player counts. The co-founder of SteamDB, xPaw, sought a responsible steward for the platform, and Nexus Mods, a major PC game mods platform, will now manage its operations. This acquisition brings together two significant resources for the PC gaming community.
"The internet we once loved is gone": SteamDB founders announce the community-run database has been acquired by Nexus Mods' owners
Nexus Mods' owners, the company Chosen, have acquired the community-run backend database SteamDB from its founders. The original founders cited burnout and a desire for a suitable team to continue the project after 13 years. Nexus Mods plans to maintain SteamDB's identity while providing better infrastructure and funding, exploring monetization strategies beyond traditional ads.
