Microsoft Chases After Competitors; New Features for Xbox App on PC Inbound
Installing games purchased from Microsoft Store or present in Xbox Game Pass on PC will soon be much more pleasant. Soon, the Xbox app for PC should add the option to easily put game files in any folder with unlimited access to them.
hardware & software
November 12, 2021
Apple Resists Ruling in Epic Case; New Verdict
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has rejected Apple's request that it hold off on introducing links and third-party payments in the App Store following the Epic Games ruling.
other
November 10, 2021
Age of Empires 4 is the Best RTS Debut in Steam's History
Age of Empires 4 recorded a great launch on Steam. The game was last week's biggest bestseller and scored the best debut in the history of the RTS genre on the service.
video games
November 1, 2021
Logging Into Steam With a QR Code? Such Feature Could Debut Soon
Steam may get a QR code login option. The feature will reportedly debut with the release of Steam Deck.
hardware & software
October 26, 2021
Steam's Biggest September Launches - New World nad Tales of Arise
Last month many hits debuted on Steam, including New World and Tales of Arise, but also a surprize in the form of Cookie Clicker.
video games
October 26, 2021
Zombies and Leshen are the Highlights of Steam's Bestseller List
Last week, Back 4 Blood and New World continued to be the best-selling games on Steam. On the other hand, Inscryption recorded a surprisingly good launch.
video games
October 25, 2021
Google Sues Epic; Fortnite on Android Still Bypasses Google Play's Commision
Google is suing Epic Games. As it turns out, despite Fortnite being removed from Google Play, the game continues to make money on Android - while avoiding paying a commission for the Mountain View giant.
video games
October 13, 2021
New Trojan Steals Data From Steam and Epic Games Store Accounts
Researchers from Kaspersky have described a serious threat to gamers. A trojan called BloodyStealer can be used to steal accounts from the most popular platforms, such as Steam and Epic Games Store.
hardware & software
September 28, 2021
Humankind and Psychonauts 2 Among Steam's Biggest August Release
A list of the biggest game releases of August was announced on Steam. It includes such items as Humankind, Psychonauts 2, Naraka: Bladepoint, 12 Minutes, King's Bounty 2 or Road 96.
video games
September 25, 2021
Steam Could Soon Enable Us to Play Games During Installation
Valve's new patent may enable users to play a title while it's being installed. There has also been speculation that it could allow for increased hardware performance during gameplay.
video games
September 21, 2021
Deathloop Rises to the Top on Steam Despite Technical Issues on PC
Last week on Steam belonged to the debuting Deathloop. Beaver city builder game Timberborn also recorded a very good launch.
video games
September 20, 2021
Steam Makes it Easier to Download and Manage Games
Steam has received a major update with important changes. From now on, all users of the platform can enjoy improvements that make it easier to manage downloads and disk space.
hardware & software
September 11, 2021
Epic Games vs. Apple; Court Rules on App Store Transactions
A court decision has been made in the battle between Apple and Epic Games, judging that apps available on the App Store may allow purchases bypassing the platform's payment system.
video games
September 11, 2021
Pathfinder Wrath of the Righteous Succesful on Steam
Last week on Steam belonged to the RPG Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous and the shooter Battlefield 5. Naraka: Bladepoint, and No Man's Sky and Phasmophobia returned to top 10 bestsellers.
video games
September 6, 2021
Aliens: Fireteam Elite and Destiny 2 Go Hot on Steam
In the past week, Steam users mainly bought expansions for Destiny 2 and Aliens: Fireteam Elite. Naraka: Bladepoint is still doing very well.
video games
August 30, 2021
GTA 5 Attracted Millions of Players to Epic Games Store
The giveaway of Grand Theft Auto V on Epic Games Store has been a hit. Last year's promotion for the fifth installment of Rockstar Games' gangster series won the platform more users than any other free title.
video games
August 22, 2021
EA Apologizes for Removing Older Games From GOG
Following protests from gamers over the pulling of classic Electronic Arts hits such as Ultima Underworld 1 2, Syndicate Plus and Syndicate Wars from sale, the publisher has apologized for the situation and promised to change its policy on old titles.
video games
August 18, 2021
Naraka: Bladepoint Goes Hot on Steam
Naraka: Bladepoint is taking Steam by storm. The game was last week's biggest bestseller, and the number of people playing it is breaking records day by day.
video games
August 16, 2021
Back 4 Blood Pre-orders Went Big on Steam; Grounded Reaches Top 10
Last week brought a big reshuffle in the list of the best selling games on Steam. New World, which has been on top lately, dropped significantly, and its place was taken by the upcoming shooter Back 4 Blood. Grounded from Obsidian Entertainment also made it to the top.
video games
August 9, 2021
Epic Games Store Won't Turn a Profit Until 2027 at the Earliest
Epic Games lost nearly $500 million on its store. The court dispute with Apple brings new information on the scale of the financial flop that is EGS so far.
video games
August 7, 2021