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Read More »Final Fantasy III launches on Steam
The previously announced upgraded version of 1990 Famicom title and 2006 DS remake Final Fantasy III has arrived on Steam. The game’s Windows PC release – revealed earlier this month by publisher Square Enix – is available now via Valve’s digital distribution platform for $15.99. The new version specifically packs …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: May 18-24
Wolfenstein: The New Order used a strong launch to knock DayZ off the top spot of this week’s Steam top sellers chart. Supergiant’s Transistor also sold its way past Bohemia’s Early Access title, grabbing the runner-up spot and relegating DayZ to third. Pre-orders for Watch Dogs continue to keep the …
Read More »The PC indie gaming bubble ‘is popping’
Mid-tier devs could be forced out completely as swathes of developers release their games on Steam, says Jeff Vogel
Read More »Steam In-Home Streaming officially launches
Steam’s In-Home Streaming feature is out of beta and now available for all users of the PC platform, Valve has announced. In a news post on its site, Valve explains the computer-to-computer streaming component can be accessed by logging on to Steam on two computers over the same network. The …
Read More »Steam Machine business ‘will be challenging’ says Alienware
Valve’s Steam Machines will be the least profitable hardware Alienware has sold in its history, the gaming PC manufacturer has said. It’s going to be very challenging," general manager of Alienware Frank Azor toldWall Street Journal. "This will absolutely be the least profitable system we ever sell.” Some sellers are …
Read More »Dead Island: Epidemic lands on Steam as Early Access title
Deep Silver’s Dead Island MOBA spinoff Dead Island: Epidemic has launched on Valve’s Steam platform as an Early Access offering. While the final version of the game will be free-to-play, the closed beta version of the game currently available via the digital distributor is available in three different premium packages …
Read More »CD Projekt would consider an Early Access system for Good Old Games
With the likes of DayZ and Rust enjoying huge success on the Steam Early Access system, it’s no surprise the model has caught the attention of other digital retailers. And it looks as if Good Old Games could be the first rival to step up to the plate and offer …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: May 11-17
Another week, another victory for DayZ on Steam’s top ten sellers chart. Bohemia Interactive’s Early Access title finished on top of the heap yet again, finishing ahead of pre-orders for the ever-approaching Watch Dogs. Arma 3 finished in third as well, adding to Bohemia’s dominance. Around the usual suspects – …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: May 4-10
DayZ is back on top of this week’s Steam top ten selling titles, beating out a bevy of discounted offers for the top spot. Age of Mythology: Extended Edition finished in the runner-up spot, thanks to a spotlight discount special – with Dark Souls II and Watch Dogs finishing right …
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