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24 years later, one of the most influential Japanese games of all time becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of…
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a polished version of the influential 1998 bullet hell game, has launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game has achieved a 98% positive rating from nearly 3,000 user reviews, making it one of the highest-rated Steam releases of the year. Developed by Alliance Arts and featuring remade music and graphics by original creator ZUN, the game preserves the core experience of the original Touhou Project title.
If you use devcommands to cheat in Valheim but want your achievements anyway, you can get them by using the new devcommand 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway'
Valheim has released a new devcommand, 'yesiuseddevcommandsbutiwantmyachievementsanyway', allowing Steam users to re-enable achievements even if they previously used cheats or mods. This update comes alongside the game's 1.0 launch, which introduced a new biome, boss, and over 50 achievements.
6 Exciting Indie Games That Should Be On Your Wishlist
This article highlights six exciting indie games showcased at PAX West that are worth adding to a Steam wishlist. The featured titles include Wolfhound, Blocks for Babies, Valor Mortis, God Save Birmingham, Crop, and Truckful, each offering unique gameplay mechanics and promising experiences.
My Most Anticipated Nintendo Switch Games After the Nintendo Direct
Following the recent Nintendo Direct, this article highlights the author's most anticipated games for the Nintendo Switch. Top picks include Persona 4 Revival, Persona 6, Professor Layton and The New World of Steam, Cairn, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Kirby and the World Beyond, and The Apothecary Diaries: The False Imperial Brother.
WARDOGS Crosses 1 Million Sales and Nearly Peaks at 338,000 Steam Players While Servers Buckle
Bulkhead's new first-person tactical shooter WARDOGS has achieved over one million sales within hours of its PC early access launch, peaking at nearly 338,000 concurrent players on Steam. Despite server issues causing "Mixed" user reviews, the studio is encouraged by the strong player reception and plans to continue developing the game for PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5.
Ubisoft is 'testing' making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam
Ubisoft is testing a new method to launch its games on Steam without requiring the separate Ubisoft Connect desktop application. This change, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the player experience, though a Ubisoft Connect account will likely still be necessary for features like cross-progression. The publisher plans to roll out this improved integration to other titles in the future, addressing long-standing player frustrations with multi-launcher requirements.
Do a bit of visual programming and watch your party of heroes conquer an evil tower in Dungeon Automata
Dungeon Automata, developed by Medium-Rare Games, introduces an "autologic" genre that blends auto battlers with logic-based visual scripting. Players program their party's behavior through a node-linking system, optimizing actions and navigation without direct control during combat. The game features handcrafted levels, black and white pixel art, and a soundtrack by Yuzo Koshiro, with a demo available on Steam.
Dave the Diver has now sold more than 10 million copies, Mintrocket 'can't wait to share our future…
Mintrocket announced that Dave the Diver has surpassed 10 million copies sold across all platforms, with its 'In the Jungle' expansion also selling over one million copies. The developer also teased future plans, including the upcoming cooking simulation spin-off, Bancho The Chef.
Shroom and Gloom is a positively mycelial roguelike double deckbuilder that's now out in early access
Shroom and Gloom, a roguelike deckbuilder featuring two distinct card decks for combat and exploration, has launched in early access on Steam. Developed by Team Lazerbeam, the game boasts a distinct visual style with detailed, comic-book-like art.
Wardogs Surpasses 1 Million Copies Sold on Day One, Blows Past 300k Peak Concurrent Players on Steam
The game Wardogs has achieved significant success, selling over one million copies on its first day. It also reached a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam, indicating strong player engagement.
Factory-Building and Automation Indie Fakutori Launches a Steam Demo
The laid-back automation and factory-building puzzle game Fakutori has released a free demo on Steam for PC players. The demo features over 35 unique materials, including elements like Shooting Stars and Rainbows, allowing players to experiment with combining them to discover new results. The full game, launching later this year, will include over 100 elements and more complex crafting possibilities.
Wardogs Has A Massive Start On Steam, But Players Face Brutal Server Queues
Wardogs, a new military FPS, has achieved a strong launch on Steam with over 300,000 peak concurrent users, becoming the platform's number one best-seller. However, players are experiencing severe server queues and issues with incorrect bans. Developer Bulkhead is working with Valve to address rate limiting and resolve the queueing problems.
Palworld publishing chief worries early access has 'lost its meaning' as the rise of 'hyper-casual' gaming culture means people often don't understand what they're getting into
Pocketpair's John Buckley believes the concept of early access gaming has lost its meaning due to the rise of hyper-casual gaming culture. He argues that players now often treat early access titles like finished products, diminishing the collaborative feedback loop developers rely on. Buckley suggests developers must be transparent with players about update schedules and content to manage expectations.
Cozy MMO Loftia begins pre-registrations for this fall’s early access launch
The cozy MMO Loftia has begun pre-registrations for its early access launch this fall. Players who pre-register will receive special in-game rewards, available for a limited time. The developers are also aiming for half a million wishlists on Steam before early access begins.
Ubisoft games on Steam may soon no longer require the pesky Connect launcher, according to an announcement post that's weirdly tough to pin down
Ubisoft is reportedly testing a new tool that will allow Steam players to access Ubisoft game features without needing to launch the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher. This initial step, being tested with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the launch experience on Steam and may eventually roll out to more Ubisoft titles.
Ubisoft Steam games to no longer require the Connect launcher, in "initial step toward a smoother and more streamlined launch experience"
Ubisoft is removing the requirement for its Connect launcher to start games on Steam, beginning with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to streamline the launch experience for players, though future account linking requirements remain unclear. The publisher plans to roll out this new tool to more Steam titles over time.
Battlefield challenger Wardogs rebalances progression for launch, and you'll "need to grind" to get the "big-ticket items"
Wardogs, a new multiplayer FPS aiming to compete with Battlefield, has rebalanced its progression system for its full launch. Developer Bulkhead has increased the experience required for early levels and for unlocking high-tier items, indicating players will need to "grind" significantly. The game launches into early access on September 10, 2026, for PC via Steam with an initial price of $39.99.
A new Ubisoft Steam tool could lead to a launcher-free future for its games
Ubisoft is testing a new Steam tool that could allow its games to function without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher to be installed or run separately. This feature, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, aims to streamline the PC gaming experience by integrating services directly into Steam, potentially expanding to other major Ubisoft franchises like Assassin's Creed and Far Cry.
One-inch Tactics doubles its launch mission count with latest free update
One-inch Tactics has received a free update on Steam, Version 1.0.7, which adds five new missions, doubling the game's total mission count to 40 since its 2024 launch. The update also expands the Help section with lists for personnel, vehicles, and equipment.
Ubisoft answers our prayers of "a simpler launch experience on Steam" by axing its own PC launcher, starting…
Ubisoft is removing its mandatory PC launcher for Steam games, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown. This change aims to provide a simpler and more streamlined launch experience for players, integrating features like cross-progression and cross-play directly through Steam without requiring the Ubisoft Connect PC launcher to be installed or launched separately. The company plans to progressively roll out this new system to more Ubisoft games on Steam in the future.
