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S&box plans to go free-to-play and embrace human curation saying "Netflix for games doesn't work"
Facepunch Studios is shifting its s&box platform to a free-to-play model and will focus on human curation rather than an AI-driven approach to game discovery. Founder Garry Newman acknowledged the platform's struggles with retention and user reception, stating that a 'Netflix for games' model is not effective. The company is also moving towards the Steam Workshop for content distribution and implementing a stricter approval system for games.
"My idea of a Netflix for games doesn’t work": Garry's Mod creator says struggling spiritual successor S&box will go free to play as part of major rethink
Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman announced that the struggling game development platform S&box will go free-to-play later this year as part of a major rethink. Newman expressed embarrassment over the game's poor reviews and acknowledged that its "Netflix for games" approach to discovery was not working, shifting focus to player experience and improving the core sandbox game.
Failbetter Games' Hannah Flynn on Steam moderation, RPGs, game curation and more: "[Working in games] is fun, it generates fun for other people, but it's also serious and important"
Hannah Flynn, Communications Director at Failbetter Games, discusses her 14 years in the industry, focusing on community interaction, Steam moderation, and the importance of games. She highlights the deep impact games like Fallen London have on players' lives, fostering communities and even relationships.
Steam Week in Review: 4 Backrooms games released on Steam last week, joining a list of over 500 cash-ins, parodies and…
The release of a Backrooms movie has coincided with a modest influx of four new Backrooms-themed games on Steam, adding to a library of over 500 titles. While many are low-effort cash grabs, some like Escape the Backrooms, Inside the Backrooms, The Complex: Expedition, and Within the Backrooms offer more engaging experiences. Steam's top sellers list includes titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Counter-Strike 2, with Paralives showing strong interest in the life simulation genre.
STEAM LIBRARY DISPLAY ‘EM UP BOXROOM LAUNCHES INTO STEAM EARLY ACCESS ON MAY 26th
Pantaloon and Nested Loop Studios announced that BOXROOM, a game allowing players to curate and display their Steam libraries, will launch into Early Access on May 26th for PC. The Early Access version will include over 230 items, new catalogue types, Steam Workshop support, and a Photo Mode, with a full 1.0 release planned for 2027.
Playdate Season 3 is coming later this year
Panic has announced that Playdate will receive a third season of curated games later this year, in time for the holidays. The company has not yet revealed the number of games or the cost for Season Three, but the previous seasons have offered a variety of titles. Additionally, the highly anticipated game Office Chair Curling is now available for purchase on Playdate and Steam, featuring online cross-play.
Sony's purges another load of crap games from the PlayStation Store
Sony has reportedly removed a significant number of games from the PlayStation Store, a move that impacts digital distribution and game curation on the platform. The exact criteria for removal and the scale of the purge are not detailed, but it signifies a shift in how titles are managed on the store.
Därför gör vi Indiespelklubben – ett manifest
The article introduces 'Indiespelklubben' (Indie Game Club), a new initiative aiming to combat game selection fatigue by focusing on one curated indie game per month for PC via Steam. The club emphasizes community discussion and a passion-driven approach over a vast, overwhelming library, inviting members to participate in its beta development.
Xbox Game Pass Scores Major RPG Win with Cyberpunk 2077 Addition
Xbox Game Pass has significantly strengthened its Western RPG collection with the addition of Cyberpunk 2077, joining titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. This strategic move by Microsoft aims to enhance subscriber retention by offering extensive, high-quality role-playing experiences, reflecting a growing trend in content curation for subscription services.
