Nexus Mods Acquires SteamDB Database Site
PC modding platform Nexus Mods has acquired the popular Steam database and analytics site SteamDB. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with resources for long-term stability and development. Nexus Mods plans to maintain SteamDB's core features while exploring new monetization strategies.
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Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB
Nexus Mods, the company behind the popular PC modding portal, is acquiring SteamDB, a well-known database and analytics site for Valve's Steam platform. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with resources for long-term stability and development, while Nexus Mods sees potential in integrating SteamDB's data to improve modding tools and reliability.
Modding platform Nexus Mods now owns SteamDB
Nexus Mods has acquired the community-led website SteamDB. The platform will continue to operate as usual but will benefit from increased resources and support from Nexus Mods.
Nexus Mods, "the biggest modding platform in the world," has just acquired SteamDB: "We don't take the responsibility of becoming its next steward lightly"
Nexus Mods, a major platform for PC game modding, has acquired SteamDB, a popular fan-run database for Steam game information. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with the necessary resources and stability for its continued operation, addressing burnout experienced by its original creator, Pavel Djundik.
Nexus Mods now owns SteamDB, but promises not to change it: "We think that's worth protecting."
Chosen, the company behind Nexus Mods, has acquired SteamDB from its co-founder Pavel Djundik. While promising to maintain SteamDB's current features and data without traditional ads or paywalls, Chosen acknowledges the need for the site to generate revenue through "lighter-touch ways" like partnerships and affiliate links. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with the resources for long-term stability and development, with potential future integrations to benefit modding.
SteamDB changes hands to Nexus Mods, which means it 'needs to make money' now—but there won't be…
SteamDB, a popular site for tracking Steam game data and pricing, has been acquired by Nexus Mods. The site's founder, xPaw, cited burnout and a changing internet landscape as reasons for stepping down. Nexus Mods plans to monetize SteamDB to ensure its long-term viability, though they aim to avoid intrusive advertising and keep the core service free.
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB
Nexus Mods has acquired SteamDB, a popular website for tracking PC game statistics and player counts. The co-founder of SteamDB, xPaw, sought a responsible steward for the platform, and Nexus Mods, a major PC game mods platform, will now manage its operations. This acquisition brings together two significant resources for the PC gaming community.
"The internet we once loved is gone": SteamDB founders announce the community-run database has been acquired by Nexus Mods' owners
Nexus Mods' owners, the company Chosen, have acquired the community-run backend database SteamDB from its founders. The original founders cited burnout and a desire for a suitable team to continue the project after 13 years. Nexus Mods plans to maintain SteamDB's identity while providing better infrastructure and funding, exploring monetization strategies beyond traditional ads.
