24 independently sourced, verified trend briefs about this subject.
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The year's top indie hit Meccha Chameleon is facing a security crisis as malware is discovered in user-made maps and its Discord server is hacked.
EmuDeck has updated its emulator suite to provide effortless retro gaming support for the Valve Steam Machine.
Palworld is seeing a massive resurgence in players and revenue following the launch of its 1.0 update.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has launched its open beta on PC and PS5, accompanied by the reveal of the game's first DLC character.
Steam has introduced custom wishlist categories, cross-region gifting, and guest checkout options in its latest platform update.
Bungie's Marathon faces a significant decline in player numbers, sparking concerns over the studio's stability.
The rise of AI-assisted 'vibe coding' has sparked concerns over the rapid replication and saturation of independent game titles on digital storefronts.
Valve is winding down the availability of replacement parts for the original LCD Steam Deck through its partnership with iFixit.
The spiritual successor to Bully, Agefield High: Rock the School, confirms an August PC launch while PlayStation 5 owners await a release date.
The hand-drawn action RPG Lunarium is set to release for PC on July 29.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faces a complex launch marked by connectivity issues, staff layoffs, and upcoming feature updates.
The video game Palworld is seeing a surge in popularity, with both the base game and its 1.0 update landing on Steam's all-time concurrent player list.
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a milestone of 40 million copies sold alongside a three-year peak in Steam player counts.
Palworld has officially exited Early Access with its 1.0 release, securing a spot in Steam's best-ever playercount list.
Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced faces a Steam review bombing over single-player microtransactions and technical failures.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma is facing criticism over a goal to entertain more than a billion people daily.
An indie developer is urging Valve to revise Steam’s two-hour refund policy after reporting 55,000 game returns despite positive user reviews.
CD Projekt reports that Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 40 million sales following a significant surge in player activity.
An indie game developer is petitioning for Steam policy changes after players exploited a refund loophole by completing short games in under two hours.
Indie title Mecha Chameleon has reached 15 million units sold in less than 30 days after a viral launch.
Cyberpunk 2077 has reached a major sales milestone of 40 million units sold, driven by new media reveals and seasonal discounts.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced achieves record-breaking Steam sales while simultaneously triggering layoffs at Ubisoft Barcelona.
NCsoft's upcoming sci-fi shooter Cinder City is drawing attention for its unusually high PC memory requirements.
A new study reveals that games developed with generative AI are seeing significant sales drops and player backlash on Steam.