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Call of Duty passes $40 billion in lifetime revenue, making it one of the most-lucrative videogame franchise ever
The Call of Duty franchise has surpassed $40 billion in lifetime revenue, solidifying its position as one of the most lucrative in gaming history. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma announced the milestone, highlighting the success of titles like Modern Warfare 2 (2022), which generated $1 billion in its first 10 days. The franchise's consistent annual releases from studios like Infinity Ward and Treyarch have been key to its enduring popularity and financial success.
"Developers need to treat Early Access like a real launch, because players do" – Early Access games are on the rise, but so are player expectations
The article discusses the increasing trend of games launching in Early Access on Steam, noting a significant rise in titles and player expectations. Developers like those behind Valheim, Subnautica, and Hades have found success with the model, but others like Deadhaus Sonata have faced backlash due to unmet quality standards. The piece highlights the challenges smaller developers face against larger publishers and emphasizes the need for transparency and a clear vision when using Early Access.
Flygande start för Final Fantasy Resonance på Steam
Final Fantasy Resonance has achieved a highly successful launch on Steam, garnering an "overwhelmingly positive" user rating with 96% of players giving it a thumbs up. The game has set a new record for concurrent players among single-player Final Fantasy titles, reaching a peak of 42,885 players, surpassing Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
The 50 most-played Steam Next Fest demos include 7 incremental games, 4 AI disclosures, and only one instance of…
Valve has released the list of the 50 most-played demos from the recent Steam Next Fest, highlighting the continued popularity of incremental games and co-op titles. Notably, games overtly utilizing generative AI were largely absent from the top-played list, with only four such titles appearing.
One day before launch, ARPG Emberville gets delayed until 2027
The pixel art action RPG Emberville has been delayed from its planned October 27 early access launch to January 7, 2027. Developer Cygnus Cross cited the need to incorporate feedback from the recent Steam Next Fest demo, including significant system changes like reworking bow combat. This last-minute delay is surprising given recent reassurances of the original date.
The Regreening is a post-apocalyptic farm sim where you grow animal habitats instead of cash crops
The Regreening is a post-apocalyptic farming simulation game where players revitalize a damaged landscape by planting flora and designing habitats for returning animals, rather than focusing on profit. Developed by Positive Impact Games, it aims to offer a more environmentally focused experience than traditional farming sims and is set to launch on Steam on December 7.
The Scariest Game Of The Year Is This Demo For A Game That Isn’t Coming Out
DarkStone Digital has released Playable Archive, a free demo on Steam, which contains the unfinished work from the canceled Paranormal Activity: Threshold game. The demo offers a 30-45 minute first-person camcorder experience where players solve occult puzzles. Despite the cancellation due to Paramount not giving the developers more time, the demo is highly praised for its scary atmosphere and sound design, suggesting future potential from the studio.
Cyberpunk 2077 Hits Its Biggest Steam Player Peak Since Phantom Liberty, And You Can Guess Why
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached its highest Steam player count since the Phantom Liberty expansion, driven by the release of the second season of the Edgerunners anime and a new game update. The update introduces features like dual-wielding and new cosmetics, while the anime's popularity, similar to the first season's impact, is bringing new and returning players to the game. CD Projekt Red is also offering a significant discount on the Ultimate Edition.
Steam is broken: It's still up but some users can't log in
Numerous users are reporting issues logging into Steam, encountering a "loading user data" screen that prevents access to the platform. While SteamDB indicates the service is operational, Down Detector shows a surge in user reports. Some users have found temporary workarounds by running Steam as an administrator or by waiting patiently, with theories suggesting a connection to game purchases and downloads.
Steam "loading user data" error causing major issues – Valve's store is down for the second time in…
Steam is experiencing widespread outages due to a "loading user data" error, preventing many users from accessing games and the store. This is the second outage in a week, with the previous one occurring on October 21. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Valve's recent AI disclosures.
Steam is down for many — here's what we know about the 'loading user data' issue
Steam is experiencing widespread issues with users reporting a 'loading user data' problem that prevents them from logging in. Reports surged on Downdetector and social media, indicating a global problem. Valve has not yet released an official statement, suggesting a potential software bug rather than a full service outage.
Delisted PS5 Sequel to Beloved PS2 Game Makes Surprise Return
Fantavision 202X, the PlayStation 5 sequel to the PS2 puzzle game Fantavision, has returned to the PlayStation Store and Steam after a period of being delisted. Sony Interactive Entertainment extended its licensing agreement with developer Cosmo Machia, allowing the game to be sold again for $9.99. The game supports 4K resolution and PlayStation VR2.
32-year-old "ellipsoid" horror game Ecstatica gets a PC re-release today, showing us an alternative timeline in which polygonal 3D never became dominant
The 1994 horror game Ecstatica, known for its unique ellipsoid-based 3D graphics, has received a PC re-release on Steam and GOG. This re-release, handled by SNEG, includes both the original game and its sequel, featuring controller support and multiple graphics modes. The game is highlighted as an example of an alternative path in 3D graphics development.
Mycopunk Achievements Guide - How to 100% on Steam
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the looter shooter Mycopunk, focusing on all available achievements. It lists specific tasks required for each achievement, such as completing missions on various threat levels, collecting upgrades, and defeating specific enemies.
Cyberpunk 2077 lead says it's been a "hell of a weekend" as the RPG hit its highest Steam player count in 3 years thanks to Edgerunners 2 and 2.5 update
Cyberpunk 2077 experienced a significant surge in Steam player count, reaching its highest in three years with over 187,000 concurrent players. This spike is attributed to the recent 2.5 update, the second season of the Edgerunners anime, and a 70% discount. CD Projekt Red's associate director Paweł Sasko expressed joy at the numbers and solicited player feedback for future improvements.
Final Fantasy Resonance dethrones Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth with the series' largest Steam peak for a single-player…
Final Fantasy Resonance has achieved a new Steam concurrent player peak of over 42,000, surpassing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and becoming the series' most popular single-player game on the platform. This success is attributed to its simultaneous PC and console launch, allowing it to capture initial hype.
Steam Week in Review: AI disclosures enter the discourse again, as Epic CEO calls them 'just as partisan as…
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's mandatory AI disclosure policy for Steam, calling it politically motivated and harmful to developers. He argues that Valve is creating an anti-AI environment and that this stance benefits Epic Games. Valve, however, states the policy is to understand the evolving landscape and risks associated with AI in game development.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap up: The Aussie indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 highlighted a diverse range of Australian indie developers showcasing unique titles. Games like Schrodinger's Cat Burglar, On the Hearth, Terramystra, Lorenz Fries, Nuko, Penguin Colony, Brave Cart, Multi-Merge Mayhem, My Arms are Longer Now, Tank Society, and Ranger were featured, with many aiming for PC and Nintendo Switch releases.
PAX Aus 2026 wrap-up: The New Zealand indie devs to watch
PAX Aus 2026 featured several promising New Zealand indie games. The Order of the Damned is an action-RPG with a dark, post-apocalyptic setting, while Bashful Adoration is a romantic comedy 3D platformer. Dungeon Baller blends roguelite and pinball mechanics, and Shape Sender Deluxe offers a creative puzzle experience. Killing Things With Your Friends is a gory co-op FPS, Burger Bois is a food-truck simulator, and Canvas City is a turn-based game inspired by '90s aesthetics.
Stars Reach adds Halloween quests and a spooky building contest with its Harvestwake event
The game Stars Reach is celebrating Halloween with its Harvestwake event, which runs until November 2nd. Players can undertake seasonal quests by collecting pumpkins from enemies and participate in a building contest on October 31st, with prizes including in-game currency, merchandise, and the chance to design a public planet experience.
