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How Many? | Almost 19,000 new games were released on Steam in 2024, more than any year before

The number of new games that hit Steam every year continues to jump to ridiculous figures, and this year has been no different.

Dec. 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

Marvel Rivals key art showing characters like Storm, Magneto, Scarlet Witch, Spider-Man, Venom, and Peni Parker.

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Logged In | Cor, video games did some big numbers over the weekend, with Marvel Rivals reaching 10 million players, and Steam breaking its own concurrent user count for the umpteenth time

Doing numbers, as the kids say.

Dec. 9, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Legally Distinct | Light of Motiram is to PlayStation's Horizon as Palworld is to Pokemon, and it's pretty blatant

I don't know what you're talking about, bro, that's Skyline: Prohibited East.

Nov. 28, 2024 Fran Ruiz

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We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

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Browse from the Past | We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

I'm willing to guess you didn't think you'd be reading about Command & Conquer when you woke up this morning, much less this particular C&C game.

Nov. 27, 2024 Sherif Saed

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It's Time | Still playing Steam games on Windows 7 or 8? You might want to consider upgrading your operating system soon

All things must die, even software.

Nov. 24, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Passing Notes | Steam updates its Season Pass policy to make it clear: no mystery boxes that don't say what the DLC is and when it's coming

"Selling a Season Pass has risks; since you are promising the release of future content, you have to commit to completing that content on time."

Nov. 21, 2024 Mark Warren

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G-rat-iffying | One of the best co-op games just got one of its biggest updates ever, and at 95% off you’d better get ready to join the rat race

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 has always been one of the best co-op games you can play, but at this silly price point, all arguments are moot.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

Some soldiers around a campfire in STALKER. 2: Heart of Chornobyl

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Good Ending | Despite the so-so reception, Stalker 2 is killing it on Steam, setting new series records

Stalker fans clearly showed up for Stalker 2 on day one, despite all the bugs, progression-blocking issues and the tepid critical reception.

Nov. 21, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Wild Anticipation | The Monster Hunter Wilds beta already has far more players on Steam than World ever had

It bodes really well for Capcom that interest - at least on PC - in the sequel to its most successful game is this high months from launch.

Nov. 1, 2024 Sherif Saed

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BO6 Hustle | Black Ops 6 brings Call of Duty back to Steam's top five most played games

Though we may not have a detailed statistics breakdown, Black Ops 6's success on Steam is clear to see.

Oct. 28, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Blopped and Loaded | Black Ops 6 launch guide: pre-load, release times and PC specs

It's the middle of October and wouldn't you believe it, we're just days away now from the release of this year's Call of Duty, Black Ops 6.

Oct. 16, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Licence To Play | Thought you owned your games on Steam? Think again, as Valve makes it clear you just own a licence for them

A new Californian law will force digital storefronts to make it clear if you're actually buying your games or not.

Oct. 12, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Sony locks out millions, who previously had access to Horizon Zero Dawn, from being able to buy it thanks to the remaster's release

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Make it Make Sense | Sony locks out millions, who previously had access to Horizon Zero Dawn, from being able to buy it thanks to the remaster's release

If you've previously been able to buy Horizon Zero Dawn on PC, you might want to check again, as you could be among the millions who can no longer do so.

Oct. 4, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Water World | The Forever Winter officially launches in Steam Early Access, but its two biggest features have left many players disappointed

The Forever Winter is one of the month's most-anticipated releases. Now that it's out, though, the tone of the reception hasn't kept up with pre-release hype.

Sept. 25, 2024 Sherif Saed

Kratos in God of War Ragnarok looking surprised/angry.

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Concerning? | God of War Ragnarok's Steam launch is surprisingly poor compared to other Sony first-party exclusives on PC

God of War Ragnarok has not had the biggest turnout on Steam at its launch, landing somewhere towards the middle in Sony's ever-growing catalogue of PlayStation titles making the jump to PC.

Sept. 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Blowing Off Steam | Either I'm experiencing deja vu, or Steam has somehow set another user count record only a month after the last one

Lots of you are at least thinking about playing some PC games this weekend.

Sept. 22, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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Clive Alive | It’s official: the Final Fantasy 16 PC launch is somehow even worse than Final Fantasy 15’s (at least according to Steam)

Final Fantasy 16 has finally arrived on PC, and it seems no one really cared to buy it.

Sept. 18, 2024 Sherif Saed

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China Effect | Black Myth: Wukong is currently Steam's most played game as it continues to break records

On its launch day, Black Myth: Wukong has rocketed through the Steam charts to cement itself as one of the platform's most popular games ever.

Aug. 20, 2024 Sherif Saed

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I am once again asking you to ignore Epic Games Store exclusivity, and please play Witchfire - because there’s still nothing like it

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The Witch is Back | I am once again asking you to ignore Epic Games Store exclusivity, and please play Witchfire - because there’s still nothing like it

Witchfire’s latest content update addresses a lot of what I didn’t like about the game, and adds plenty of fresh content to get stuck in.

Aug. 14, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Witching in Progress | Witchfire finally comes to Steam Early Access this year, but this latest update makes the wait even harder

If you held out out all this time on grabbing Witchfire off the Epic Games Store, we have some good news for you.

Aug. 14, 2024 Sherif Saed

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What's In Store | This one big change to the Steam store should make premium games easier to find, giving free games and demos their own store pages

New Steam store tweaks should make the whole process nicer for everyone.

Aug. 14, 2024 Connor Makar

The player walks towards a Monolith in Once Human

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Only on Occasion | New survival game Once Human's EULA says it might ask for your government ID, and you can guess how well that went

Once Human's first day of launch saw it get mired in controversy, thanks to some bizarre terms in its user agreement.

July 10, 2024 Sherif Saed

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Bunny Crimes | Stellar Blade's jiggle physics haven't hit Steam yet, but The First Descendant has stepped up to fill that slightly sus void

The First Descendant Steam players are very excited about... jiggle physics of one of its characters.

July 2, 2024 Sherif Saed

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A woman's face is half-shown in muted nearly black and white colours on one side, whilst on the other side, it's shattered like a mirror – and red, and angry. In the bottom corner, the WIshlisted icon.

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Nothing Hollow Here | Forget the Silent Hill 2 remake, this Steam Next Fest demo is my most anticipated survival horror game

Hollowbody borrows from some familiar places, and looks to be doing something special with them.

June 6, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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WILL THEY WON'T THEY | Want to leave your Steam account to a friend or family member in your will? It turns out, you can't

As if dying didn't suck enough already.

May 27, 2024 Oisin Kuhnke

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PARTY OF PS ONE | Relive your best Twisted Metal days with the free Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks beta, playable right now

It's been nearly a year since Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks was first revealed, but if you're quick, you can try it out yourself today.

May 23, 2024 Sherif Saed

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A STAR JOKER IS | Mark Hamill's Joker is back: MultiVersus announces The Clown Prince as a playable character via new cinematic trailer

Get a load of this!

May 9, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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HUGE TRACKS OF LAND | Sow the seeds of fun with Steam's Farming Fest - we've picked the perfect games for every kind of virtual farmer

From cozy cottages to dinosaur ranches, grab these must-play games while they're on sale.

May 1, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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GRAVY ZONE | Gray Zone Warfare immediately becomes Steam's top seller as it shoots up the most played chart

Gray Zone Warfare is having a good launch right now, just don't look at those Steam reviews.

April 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

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TARKOV RAIDERS | Gray Zone Warfare is the first of many extraction shooters that do what Tarkov don't, and it's out today in Early Access

We're finally starting to see some movement in the extraction shooter space - and not just in trailers and hype, as one new contender enters the arena.

April 30, 2024 Sherif Saed

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STAY OUTTA THE SWAMP | Manor Lords has entered Early Access and for the next two weeks you can take a tenner off, so hurry up and grab it

One day, lad, all this will be yours. What, the curtains?

April 26, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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SKIP THE BIG MAC | Don't Starve studio's co-op roguelike Rotwood sprouts on Steam Early Access: Jump into a world of monstrous encounters for less than a value meal

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood.

April 24, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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LOOPHOLE NO MORE | Steam just changed its refund policy, but it shouldn’t affect you too much – unless you were gaming the system

Valve clearly wants to keep up with the growing trend of games charging extra money to let players in early.

April 24, 2024 Sherif Saed

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CAVEAT-EMPTY | As Star Wars Outlaws locks missions behind $100 paywall, No Rest for the Wicked isn't afraid to buck the trend

No Rest for the Wicked looks to be a refreshing return to a time when games were content to sell you on an experience and leave it at that.

April 17, 2024 Sherif Saed

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WE ARE FAMILY | Good news, Steam's just introduced a better way to enjoy dodgy smut and 6/10s with your grandparents

You know you need to try and get them into Far Cry 6 and…uh…Fetish Locator Week Three

March 19, 2024 Mark Warren

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RELIVE THE MEMORIES | EA has added nine of its classic PC titles to Steam including Dungeon Keeper, Populous, Sim City 3000, The Saboteur, and more

Bring on the classics!

March 8, 2024 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Dinosaur Bone locations

There are 30 Dinosaur Bones for keen collectors to seek out in RDR2.

March 6, 2024 Kirk McKeand

Red Dead Redemption 2 main character Arthur Morgan riding a horse.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Dreamcatcher Locations: How to get Ancient Arrowhead treasure

There are 20 Dreamcatchers for Arthur Morgan to find across the Wild West in RDR2.

March 6, 2024 Lauren Aitken

Arthur Morgan stands outside of Jeremiah Compson's house in Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2 The Iniquities of History Stranger: Should you kill Compson?

Jeremiah Compson isn't quite the man you first think he is in RDR2.

March 5, 2024 Lauren Aitken

Arthur Morgan stands looking down at the camera in a piece of Red Dead Redemption 2 key art

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Red Dead Redemption 2 A Fine Night For It Stranger guide: How to help Old Cajun reclaim his home

Help Old Cajun clear the Night Folk Gang from his property.

March 5, 2024 Lauren Aitken

Arthur looks on at a circus performer and their broken wagons - part of the He's British, Of Course Stranger Mission - in Lemoyne in Red Dead Redemption 2

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Red Dead Redemption 2 He's British, Of Course Stranger Mission: Where to find the lion, tiger and zebra

It's time for Arthur to give a travelling circus a helping hand finding some rogue, wild animals.

March 5, 2024 Lauren Aitken

Arthur Morgan speaks to monk, Brother Dorkins, on a street corner in Red Dead Redemption 2's Saint Denis

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Brother Dorkin: Help A Brother Out and Brothers and Sisters, One and All Stranger Missions guide

Brother Dorkin is a monk in Saint Denis that requires your help in this set of Stranger Missions.

March 4, 2024 Lauren Aitken

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Sons of the Forest ending explained, and how to reach all endings

If you're thinking 'What just happened?' as you conclude Sons of the Forest, you're not alone.

Feb. 28, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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The player holds the Golden Mask in Sons of the Forest

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How to get Ancient Armor in Sons of the Forest

A fancy piece of useless armor.

Feb. 27, 2024 Kelsey Raynor

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A FRESH EPOCH | Last Epoch tips for Diablo 4 refugees

Are you a Diablo 4 player who’s interested in Last Epoch? Well, this may just be the thing you need to get you to check out the latest ARPG sensation.

Feb. 22, 2024 Sherif Saed