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The Legend of Zelda-Like Nulphia Drops Its First Demo on Steam
Nulphia, a new top-down action-adventure game inspired by classic Zelda titles, has released its first public demo on Steam. Developed by solo indie developer Kirill Poletaev, the demo offers 2-3 hours of gameplay and supports English and Russian languages, as well as controllers and the Steam Deck.
Valve is changing Steam's homepage discounts and events section to go the way of the algorithm to get you to look at, and buy, obviously, more games
Valve is transitioning Steam's 'Discounts & Events' section from manual curation to a dynamic, algorithm-driven system. The company claims this change will personalize recommendations, leading to a 10x increase in games shown and meaningful growth in store page visits, wishlists, and cart additions. While Valve believes this will benefit customers and developers, the article expresses hesitation about the increased reliance on algorithms and potential negative impacts on smaller developers.
Why so many Steam games have weirdly similar (and forgettable) names
The article discusses the trend of generic and forgettable game names on Steam, citing examples like DUST: Origins and Duskfade. Experts like Hannah Flynn and Simon Carless offer insights into effective game naming strategies, emphasizing originality, memorability, and reflecting the game's essence over mimicking popular titles.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt hits new concurrent player count record on Steam following remaster
CD Projekt RED announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved a new concurrent player record on Steam, reaching over 119,000 players following the release of its remaster. The remaster brings visual improvements and quality-of-life changes to the 2015 RPG, and is also available on other platforms including PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Majority Of Gears Of War: E-Day Revenue On Xbox Will Be Cannibalized By Game Pass, Analyst Says
An analyst report suggests that Gears of War: E-Day's inclusion on Xbox Game Pass will significantly cannibalize its revenue potential, despite strong initial sales on Steam. Microsoft's strategy with Game Pass is questioned, with past admissions that it can hurt full-game sales, though some executives maintain it can also boost them. The report also touches on the potential for a PlayStation 5 port and the broader implications of Microsoft's exclusivity and Game Pass strategies.
The Witcher 3 surges to its highest Steam concurrent player-count ever, following Remastered edition's release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has achieved its highest-ever concurrent player count on Steam, with nearly 120,000 players engaging with the game following the release of its Remastered edition. This surge surpasses previous peaks, including its initial launch and the next-gen update.
Set up your own ramen bar and explore a voxel cyberpunk city in the slice-of-lifey Nivalis Nights, out now
Nivalis Nights, a cyberpunk slice-of-life simulation game formerly known as Nivalis, has been released on Steam after several delays. Developed by ION LANDS, the game allows players to design and manage their own ramen shop, explore a voxel city, meet and romance NPCs, and even grow produce. The game also features a core narrative and the ability to manage other establishments like nightclubs.
Available for XBOX Insiders: Mythic Achievements, One of our Most Player-Requested Features
Xbox Insiders can now test Mythic Achievements, a new feature that celebrates the completion of all original achievements for a game. This feature retroactively applies to past games, including Xbox 360 titles, and will be visible on player profiles. The update also introduces a new Gaming tab on profiles to track progress and milestones, with upcoming game Gears of War: E-Day mentioned as a title available on multiple platforms and Game Pass.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Has Already Broken Steam Concurrent Player Record
The remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has already set a new record for concurrent players on Steam, surpassing its previous peak shortly after launch. This surge in player numbers highlights the enduring popularity of the game.
Thank You Bus Driver Brings Double Fine Chaos on October 14
Double Fine's chaotic black-and-white bus driving game, Thank You Bus Driver, is set to launch on October 14 for PC platforms including Steam, GOG, and itch.io. This marks Double Fine's first release since its split from Xbox, and it will be published under their new Double Fine Action Labs label for "weird, little games."
Sci-fi extraction MMO Nova Era Atom hosts a Steam playtest to put its core gameplay through its paces
The sci-fi extraction shooter MMO Nova Era: Atom is currently hosting an open playtest on Steam until Sunday, October 11th. Players can test the core gameplay loop of resource gathering and extraction, with customizable ships, class-based talent trees, and on-the-fly chip swapping.
Double Fine's first game since being dumped by Xbox will be out in just 2 weeks
Double Fine Productions is releasing its new game, Thank You Bus Driver, in two weeks, marking its first title since being dropped by Xbox. This experimental driving simulator, described as 'Crazy Taxi meets Papers, Please!', will be available on PC via Steam, GOG, and Itch.io on October 14.
New Game Ready to Add Meat and Blood to Steam’s Tidying-Up Craze
Steam is seeing a surge of casual tidying-up games, with titles focused on organizing libraries, magic shops, and toy stores. A new game is set to introduce a more unusual and 'weird' take on the popular genre.
Cooking Roguelite Sous Raccoon Is Leaving Steam Early Access Soon!
The roguelite cooking game Sous Raccoon is set to leave Steam Early Access and launch its full 1.0 version on October 1st, 2026. Developed by Novice Flow and published by Rising Tide Publishing, the game features chaotic restaurant shifts, monster combat, and online co-op for up to four players.
Gears of War: E-Day and XBOX Unleash “The Emergence Pie” with Prince St. Pizza
Xbox and Prince St. Pizza have partnered to launch the limited-edition "Emergence Pie" in celebration of the upcoming game Gears of War: E-Day. Available across the US and Toronto until November 1, the pie comes with a code for an in-game pizza emblem, and a pizza cutter inspired by the Prototype Lancer is also available for purchase. Gears of War: E-Day is set to release on October 6, 2026, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam, featuring a campaign built in Unreal Engine 5.
"I couldn't be more proud": With 98% Overwhelmingly Positive Steam reviews and surging player numbers, indie dev says "it seems I may have peaked with a dressmaking game"
The indie dressmaking simulation game Dressmaker has achieved overwhelming success on Steam, reaching a peak of over 35,000 concurrent players and maintaining a 98% positive review score. Developer Ruan Rothmann expressed pride in the game's performance, which far exceeded his initial expectations.
Here's a gallery of the times The Witcher 3's remastered lighting had me like, 'Damn'
The remastered edition of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt features new lighting and textures that the author finds visually impressive, particularly during sunrise and sunset. While some debate the graphical changes, the option to revert to older versions on Steam is available.
The Resident Evil Movie Wasn’t The Main Force Behind RE Games’ Recent Sales Boost
Recent sales boosts for Resident Evil games were primarily driven by discounts offered before the release of Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, rather than the film's box office performance. While the movie saw a modest bump in game sales, pre-release discounts on titles like Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 4 on PlayStation 5 had a more significant impact. Analysts suggest that future releases like Resident Evil Veronica could benefit from better transmedia integration.
This Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 multiplayer mod lets you bumble through Bohemia with your buddies
A new multiplayer mod for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has entered open beta, allowing players to host their own servers and experience the game with friends. The mod features customizable characters, proximity chat, and emotes, but does not include the main story or quests. Server hosts can also use Lua scripting to create custom game modes.
Marked for Mayhem is a multiplayer RPG where players fight foes and their own teammates for points
Marked for Mayhem is a multiplayer RPG from indie studio Bladework Games where players compete for points by completing missions and defeating enemies, despite a cooperative premise. The game features shared missions but individual glory, with players able to steal points from rivals. It is targeting a 2027 release and is taking beta signups.
