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Phantom Blade Zero Has Sold 500,000 Copies on Steam Ahead of Launch – Rumor
A report from Alinea Analytics suggests that Phantom Blade Zero has achieved 500,000 sales on Steam prior to its October 29th launch, generating an estimated $24 million. The game's director, Qiwei Liang, confirmed that pre-orders have exceeded expectations, and the title has garnered over three million wishlists across platforms.
Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War is Finally Playable Standalone on Steam for Ace Combat 8 Pre-Orders
Project Aces has made Ace Combat Zero: The Belkan War available as a standalone title on Steam, exclusively for those who pre-ordered Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. While current owners will see the standalone version appear in their library with compatible save data and unlocked achievements, those who did not pre-order the sequel cannot access it. Ace Combat 8 itself has achieved significant success, selling over one million copies and receiving critical acclaim.
Vibe-coding final boss Tim Sweeney attacks Steam’s AI disclosure: ‘abhorrent’
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's AI disclosure policies on Steam, calling them 'abhorrent.' The article highlights Sweeney's stance against Valve's approach to artificial intelligence content on its platform.
I've got egg on my face because Steam's Personal Calendar feature has apparently been a test this whole time and is only now actually a fully fledged component
Valve has announced that Steam's Personal Calendar feature, which suggests recently released and upcoming games based on user playtime profiles, has officially launched out of Steam Labs. The feature uses data from players with similar gaming habits to recommend titles users are likely to be interested in. This marks a broader effort by Valve to enhance Steam's discovery tools and algorithmic recommendations.
Are we in the cozy gaming gold rush era? 'Cozy' has grown over 250% on Steam and 200% in my inbox since 2024
The cozy gaming trend is experiencing a gold rush, with search interest for 'cozy games' doubling since 2023 and the number of 'cozy' tagged games on Steam increasing by 186% in the past year. While the term is increasingly used in marketing, potentially leading to some misuse, the audience has become savvy and the movement is solidifying as an enduring part of the gaming community rather than just a fleeting trend.
Steam's new Personal Calendar aims to solve game discovery without trapping you in a bubble
Valve has officially launched the Steam Personal Calendar, a new tool designed to improve game discovery on the platform. Developed through Steam Labs, the calendar aims to bridge the gap between popular and niche titles, offering personalized recommendations without creating a filter bubble.
The best thing Valve has added to Steam in years just graduated to "full feature"
Valve has officially launched its Personal Calendar feature on Steam, graduating it from beta. This tool aims to help users discover new games by showcasing upcoming releases algorithmically tailored to their play history and preferences, addressing the challenge of sifting through numerous daily releases.
Still mad at Valve for Steam's AI disclosures, Epic Games boss criticizes "forcing developers to write a political statement to be used against them by the hate mob"
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has strongly criticized Valve's policy requiring developers to disclose the use of generative AI in their games on Steam. Sweeney called the policy "abhorrent" and a "Scarlet Letter," arguing it forces developers into making political statements that can be used against them by critics. The article highlights Sweeney's long-standing advocacy for generative AI in game development and contrasts Valve's approach with Epic's own embrace of the technology.
Phantom Blade Zero isn't even out yet, but it could be 'one of the year's breakout hits' as it shifts half a million copies on Steam alone
Phantom Blade Zero has achieved significant pre-order success on Steam, selling an estimated 500,000 copies and generating $24 million in revenue ahead of its October 28th launch. The game also boasts 2.5 million wishlists, indicating strong potential for it to become a breakout single-player hit.
Nearly 10 million people have played Elden Ring for over 100 hours, analyst says – and close to 3.5 million of…
An analysis of Elden Ring's performance reveals that the game has sold approximately 36.4 million copies across Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, generating around $2 billion in revenue. Notably, nearly 10 million players have logged over 100 hours, with almost 3.5 million achieving all in-game achievements.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has sold 8.7 million copies and made $366 million, analyst says, and that's despite the…
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has achieved significant commercial success, selling 8.7 million copies and generating $366 million, with a strong performance on Steam despite its availability on PC Game Pass. Analysts suggest that its inclusion in subscription services like Xbox Game Pass, while potentially cannibalizing direct sales, ultimately increased its overall reach and player base.
Escape From Playtime Debuts in Steam Early Access Debut, Roadmap Revealed
Escape From Playtime has launched into Steam Early Access, featuring new content beyond its open beta, including expanded player counts up to eight, new threats, and additional cosmetics. The game is a co-op horror experience where players guide rejected dolls out of a factory. A roadmap for future content has also been revealed.
AI Slop Presents A Much Bigger Problem Than Just Flooding Steam Next Fest
The proliferation of AI-generated games, often referred to as 'AI slop,' is overwhelming Steam Next Fest and poses a significant threat to genuine indie developers. The ease with which AI can clone games discourages developers from releasing demos, fearing their work will be stolen and replicated before launch. This trend risks diminishing the value of demo events and potentially harming the broader indie game industry.
It gives me great nerdly joy that the Next Fest demo on Steam's 100 most-played games list is a shopkeeping sim
The shopkeeping simulation game Probably Stolen is performing exceptionally well during Steam Next Fest, charting in the top 100 most-played games with over 34,000 concurrent players. The demo offers a glimpse into managing a grimy space station shop, scavenging, crafting, and making moral choices, with the full game set to launch on October 28.
Cyberpunk 2077 | Edgerunners 2 Update Features Overview Trailer
The Edgerunners 2 Update for Cyberpunk 2077 is set to release on October 22, introducing new content inspired by the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime, including a new quest. The update will also feature a Dual Wielding playstyle, cyberware customization at glamdocs, community-made mods via Cross Platform Mod Support, and Night City Tours. It will be available on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version coming soon.
Football Manager 27 is getting a free preview for everyone on PC for 5 days, to restore faith after FM26's…
Sports Interactive announced that Football Manager 27 will be available for a five-day free preview period on PC from October 29 to November 3, aiming to restore faith after the poorly received Football Manager 26. The preview will be accessible across major PC platforms including Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass.
I keep embarrassing myself in front of the nature gods in handpainted 2D roguelike Talaka, whose colourful, combative demo is out now
The handpainted 2D action-roguelike Talaka, which draws heavily from Brazilian culture and mythology, has released a demo during Steam Next Fest. While the author admits to struggling with its combat and floaty platforming, the game's vibrant art style and unique folklore exploration make it a title to watch.
PAX West 2026 - Maximum Thunderness: Castle Crashers Meets Power Rangers
Maximum Thunderness is a new 3-player co-op roguelite beat-em-up from Berzerk Studio, drawing heavy inspiration from Castle Crashers and 90s Power Rangers aesthetics. The game features vibrant hand-drawn art, auto-scrolling levels, and distinct character classes, emphasizing chaotic fun and replayability through its roguelite upgrade system. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam with an unspecified release date.
Crimson Desert: Charting the Unknown – DLC Features Overview Trailer
Pearl Abyss has released a new trailer for Crimson Desert's upcoming DLC, "Charting the Unknown," detailing new stories and exploration features. The DLC, launching October 29 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, and Epic Games Store, will also include pre-order bonuses.
Reel out garbage from a flooded planet and make number go up as satisfyingly as you can in the incremental fishing game Selkie's Salvage&Co.
Selkie's Salvage & Co. is an incremental fishing game where players clean up a flooded planet by collecting trash. The game features satisfying progression mechanics, allowing players to upgrade their fishing gear and boat to maximize efficiency. A demo is available on Steam, with a full release planned for October 27th.
