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As the Marathon player count discourse reaches peak stupidity, Warframe and Overwatch devs speak up in solidarity: 'This is big unemployed, maidenless behavior'
Developers from Warframe and Overwatch have spoken out against the intense scrutiny of Marathon's player count on Steam, calling it "unemployed, maidenless behavior." Rebecca Ford of Warframe highlighted the increased competition in the market since the game's launch, while Dylan Snyder of Overwatch pointed out the limitations of using SteamDB for player count analysis. The discussion touches on the challenges faced by new live service games in a crowded market.
Slay the Spire 2 nådde över en halv miljon spelare i helgen
Slay the Spire 2 achieved a peak of 574,638 concurrent players on Steam over the weekend, ranking it as the third most played game on the platform. The early access title also topped Steam's global sales chart and received a 96% positive rating from over 27,000 players.
Engagement Ring
Over half a million players engaged with Slay the Spire 2 this past weekend, indicating significant player interest in the title. This data highlights the game's strong performance and community engagement.
Captain Obvious time: The Fallout TV series has massively increased game sales, even for the '90s originals
The Fallout TV series has significantly boosted sales and player counts across the entire Fallout franchise, including original titles from the 1990s. Data from G2A.com and SteamDB shows player numbers for games like Fallout 4 increasing tenfold following the show's premiere and subsequent seasons. This sustained interest indicates the series has successfully attracted a new, permanent audience to the games.
CS:GO is back, and there’s over 50k playing it already
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has been made available again through a dedicated, unlisted Steam link, despite Valve's launch of Counter-Strike 2. Over 50,000 players are reportedly playing the older version, offering an alternative for those who dislike changes in CS2. However, official support is absent, meaning ranked matchmaking and Steam inventory are unavailable.
Highguard lever – har fått nytt innehåll
Despite receiving a content update and promises of a new patch, the game Highguard has not seen an increase in its player base since its January launch. The game's website, which had previously shut down, is now back online. Highguard initially garnered attention as the closing title of The Game Awards, but has since received low user ratings and experienced a significant drop in concurrent players from its launch day peak.
Requiem pulvriserar tidigare Resident Evil-siffror på Steam
Resident Evil 4 has achieved a new Steam record, with 314,686 concurrent players, surpassing all previous entries in the series. This figure significantly exceeds the previous record holder, Resident Evil 4 Remake, and other titles like Resident Evil Village and Resident Evil 3 Remake. The game is also receiving overwhelmingly positive user reviews, with 95% of over 35,000 players giving it a thumbs up.
Resident Evil: Requiem hits 334,214 concurrent players over launch weekend, breaking franchise record
Resident Evil: Requiem achieved a franchise-record 334,214 concurrent players on Steam during its launch weekend, more than tripling the player count of Resident Evil Village. The game's success has also boosted sales of older titles in the series for Capcom.
Resident Evil Requiem's Steam concurrent peak is the biggest in franchise history
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved a new franchise record on Steam, reaching an all-time concurrent player peak of 344,214. This figure surpasses previous Resident Evil titles and even some popular multiplayer games. The game's success indicates strong initial sales, though the full player base across all platforms is likely higher.
Arc Raiders beats its own Steam player record just a few hours after launch to become one of the most popular extraction shooters
Arc Raiders has achieved a successful launch, surpassing its previous beta player records on Steam with a peak of 264,673 concurrent players. The extraction shooter, developed by Embark Studios, also boasts a 'Very Positive' user review rating. This launch performance is notable as it exceeded the peak concurrent player count of Embark's previous free-to-play title, The Finals.
Battlefield 6 shoots up the Steam charts, beats its beta figures to become the biggest Battlefield - and people aren't raging for once
Battlefield 6 has achieved its most successful launch to date, particularly on Steam, surpassing beta player counts with a peak of over 747,000 concurrent players. Despite minor technical issues on PC and EA's own app, the game has received positive user reviews and strong sales, with EA offering compensation to affected players.
Black Ops 6 Hits Record Low Player Count Following Season 3 Delay
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone have experienced a record low player count on Steam following the delay of their Season 3 update. The combined player base has seen a significant decline from its peak, with concurrent players dropping considerably. This decrease is attributed to the delay in new content, particularly the highly anticipated return of Verdansk in Warzone, and competition from newly released titles.
Elden Ring Reaches 750,000 Players On Steam
Elden Ring has achieved a significant milestone with over 750,000 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing previous FromSoftware titles like Dark Souls 3 and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Despite this success, the game is facing criticism for inconsistent PC performance, with many users reporting stutters and frame rate drops, which the day-one patch has not yet resolved.
Elden Ring Reaches 750,000 Players On Steam
FromSoftware's Elden Ring has achieved a significant milestone, reaching 750,000 players on Steam. This figure highlights the immense popularity and anticipation surrounding the game, marking it as the studio's most hyped launch to date.