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Valve says 5,863 titles earned over $100,000 on Steam in 2025
Valve reported that 5,863 games on Steam earned over $100,000 in 2025, a significant increase from approximately 3,000 in 2020. The company also highlighted record-breaking concurrent user numbers, with over 42 million peak concurrent users and 13.9 million in-game concurrent users. Valve emphasized its commitment to growing the opportunity for developers on Steam, citing improvements to Daily Deals that led to a 274 percent year-over-year increase in developer revenue from those promotions.
Pokémon Pokopia boosts Nintendo shares – but what is the secret of its success?
Pokémon Pokopia has become an unexpected success for the Nintendo Switch, boosting Nintendo's share price by 10.5%. Despite initial concerns and supply shortages, the life simulation game has received widespread critical acclaim and is the best-selling title on the eShop. This success is contrasted with Sega's recent struggles, where strong reviews for titles like Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance and Two Point Museum have not translated into high sales, highlighting potential issues with marketing and sales mechanisms.
55-year games industry vet helped make the first CRPG, got laid off, went bankrupt, but said "I don't care" as long as he got to keep crafting games: "A business does not love you back, unless you are a business person"
Veteran game developer Don Daglow, a pioneer of the first CRPG and MMORPG, shared his perspective on the industry at the 2026 Game Developers Conference, where he will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award. Despite facing layoffs and bankruptcy, Daglow emphasized that the craft of game development is paramount, stating that 'a business does not love you back' unless one is solely focused on business aspects.
Epic Games claims the cost of running games 'has gone up a lot' as it hikes V-buck prices
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite starting March 19, citing rising operational costs. Standard packs will offer fewer V-Bucks for the same price, and the Battle Pass and other in-game purchases will also see reduced V-Bucks rewards. This change has been met with player dissatisfaction.
Fortnite to raise V-Buck prices later this month "to help pay the bills" after Epic Games generated over $6 billion last year
Epic Games is increasing the price of V-Bucks in Fortnite starting March 19th, citing the need to "pay the bills" despite generating over $6 billion last year. This change will result in players receiving fewer V-Bucks for their money across various pack sizes. To mitigate disappointment, Epic is offering a 20 percent cashback on premium currency purchases made through the Epic Games Store.
10 Iconic Moments That Shaped Sofia Vergara’s Hollywood Journey
This article highlights ten defining moments in Sofia Vergara's Hollywood career, showcasing her journey from Colombian television to global icon. It covers her breakout role in Modern Family, overcoming thyroid cancer, her impact on red carpet fashion, building a business empire, and her transformative performance in Griselda, emphasizing her resilience and authenticity.
Outersloth reveals its game funding agreement with developers
Outersloth, the funding arm of Among Us developer Innersloth, has published its standard contract with indie studios to promote developer-friendly terms. The agreement details a revenue share model and platform considerations. Outersloth has invested over $19 million in 24 projects since 2022 and aims to encourage transparency in the industry.
Nintendo Completes Share Repurchase and Sets Price for Secondary Offering
Nintendo has completed a share repurchase and set the price for a secondary offering. The article also touches upon the impact of tariffs on consumer prices, with discussions on whether companies absorb these costs or pass them on to gamers.
Nintendo is demanding a refund for tariffs it paid in the US, but don't expect to see the refund passed on to you
Nintendo is demanding a refund and interest on tariffs it paid in the US, following a Supreme Court decision that struck down certain tariffs. It is one of over 2,000 similar lawsuits filed by companies. However, it is unlikely that any potential refunds will be passed on to consumers.
Something for the Weekend – 07/03/26
Nintendo held an Indie World showcase, revealing new titles and updates. Among the announcements were Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, South of Midnight for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2, and Echoes of Aincrad, an RPG set in the Sword Art Online universe. The article also reviews several games including Planet of Lana 2 and Pokémon Pokopia, and features previews for Tides of Tomorrow and Rogue Point.
Op Ed
This opinion piece argues that platform exclusivity remains a dominant and effective strategy in the video game industry. The author explores the underlying logic and benefits of exclusive content for console manufacturers and publishers.
Game Republic New Horizons establishes new advisory board
Game Republic New Horizons has established a new international advisory board comprising over 20 industry experts to help shape its 2026 conference program. The three-day event, scheduled for October 14-16 in Middlesbrough, will focus on the future of technology, business, funding, markets, and opportunities within the games and creative industries.
Marathon day one check-in: Thief impressions, broken Deluxe Edition bonuses, and so many Assassins
Bungie's extraction shooter Marathon is now live, with initial impressions highlighting its high-stakes shootouts and loot juggling. Players are experimenting with various 'runner shells' like Assassin and Vandal, while the new Thief shell offers intel and trickery. The article also notes ongoing issues with Deluxe Edition bonuses not appearing for some players.
Grand Theft Auto Online Boosts Salvage Yard Profits With New Weekly Bonuses
Grand Theft Auto Online is offering significant bonuses this week, focusing on the Salvage Yard business with doubled income, faster scrapping speeds, and discounts on properties and upgrades. Players can also earn double GTA$ and RP from Community Races and Hunting Pack (Remix), with new cosmetic rewards and GTA+ benefits available.
Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator Coming to Xbox Series X|S March 26
Strange Scaffold's unique infant stock market simulator, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, is launching for Xbox Series X|S on March 26. The game allows players to trade alien baby stocks across seven planets and includes additional campaigns and scenarios for the console version. It is also available on PC and is Steam Deck verified.
Xbox och Xbox 360 – de gyllene generationerna
This article analyzes the impact and legacy of Microsoft's Xbox and Xbox 360 consoles. It details their development, key games like Halo and Gears of War, the success of Xbox Live, and their influence on the console gaming landscape, highlighting how they challenged established players like Sony and Nintendo.
Super Meat Boy vastly outperformed one "biz guy" who would "make up numbers" and pulled the plug on its marketing
A marketing team's inaccurate projections for the iconic platformer Super Meat Boy were significantly outperformed by the game's actual sales. This led to the termination of the marketing efforts for the title.
Business and Finance
During its first investor call, Paramount did not mention any involvement with game studios. This comes amid discussions about potential mergers and acquisitions within the media landscape.
Dollar Shave Club Reveals Limited Edition Call Of Duty: Warzone Razer Handle
Starting with the 2026 season, Activision is removing guaranteed revenue streams for Call of Duty League teams, which were previously set at $500,000 annually. This decision, driven by high operating costs and player salaries, has led to concerns among teams about their financial viability and future ambitions in the league.
Nacon Connect Moves To Later Date To Focus On Insolvency Filing | Console Creatures
Video game publisher Nacon has postponed its Nacon Connect showcase, originally scheduled for March 4, to May due to filing for insolvency. The company cited a difficult economic environment and is focusing resources on upcoming releases and game development. Nacon is known for titles such as GreedFall: The Dying World and Dragonkin: The Banished.
