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The Witcher 3 has 29,000 simultaneous players on Steam thanks to the announcement of its expansion

On May 27, CD Projekt Red announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3 called Songs of the Past, causing tremendous excitement among fans of this classic action RPG. So much so that, on May 29, just two days later, the game experienced its highest peak of players in many months, reaching the staggering figure of 29,166 simultaneous players. Spectacular numbers for any single-player game, but even more so for one that is not a new release. The Witcher never goes out of style According to Alox, a CD Projekt fan, this is the […]

On May 27, CD Projekt Red announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3 called Songs of the Past, causing tremendous excitement among fans of this classic action RPG.

So much so that, on May 29, just two days later, the game experienced its highest peak of players in many months, reaching the staggering figure of 29,166 simultaneous players. Spectacular numbers for any single-player game, but even more so for one that is not a new release.

The Witcher never goes out of style

According to Alox, a fan of CD Projekt, this is the highest peak of active players in The Witcher 3 since February 2022. And there was a good reason for that. The game was part of the Steam Lunar Sale and had a discount that brought it down to just $7.99, causing many people to buy it for the first time, at least on PC.

The correlation between strong discounts and an increased flow of players is something that has been studied and proven, but so is the announcement of new content. It is not necessary for that new content to be released for players to decide to return to play, drawn by curiosity and the desire to enjoy a game they already know they like and want to remember, taking advantage of the hype that this kind of news generates.

Although Songs of the Past does not have a release date yet, we know it will be released in 2027 and that we will have more news about it before the end of this summer. With CD Projekt describing this expansion as “a journey through Geralt’s memory,” it all points to it being a way to establish the franchise ahead of The Witcher 4, where we will change protagonists: the game will be led by Ciri, Geralt of Rivia’s daughter.

Therefore, while we will have to wait, it seems that fans have already found a way to ease the wait: replaying the complete game.

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The developers of the currently most popular battle royale are asking you not to buy their game

Final Sentence is a game that is taking the world by storm. With a simple premise, a typing battle royale where we have to type without errors against other players doing the same, they have managed to make a splash on Steam by offering a shocking twist in a saturated genre. But its developers, Button Smash, are asking their future players not to buy their game, please. Developers who care about your finances The reason is not that they don’t want to sell, but that they will soon put the game on sale. With a price of €10.25, their developers have made a statement saying that “those […]

Final Sentence is a game that is taking the world by storm. With a simple premise, a typing battle royale where we have to type without mistakes against other players doing the same, they have managed to dominate Steam by offering a shocking twist in a saturated genre. But its developers, Button Smash, are asking their future players not to buy their game, please.

Some developers who think about your finances

The reason is not that they don’t want to sell, but that they will soon put the game on sale. With a price of €10.25, its developers have made a statement saying that “those who haven’t bought the game can still save a couple of bucks for a coffee or a can of compressed air for your keyboard“. Emphasizing the importance of this, they pointed out that “seriously, this thing is worth it to clean years of dust and bits of food accumulated on your keyboard”. Something we can attest to.

Although a particular way of promoting their game, the community has reacted excellently to it. Being praised by both fans of the game and people with simple curiosity about it alike, people have celebrated the sincerity and the approach considering their finances. In addition to the peculiar touch of humor with which it has been done, associating it with the game’s theme.

While there is no exact date for when the Final Sentence offer will begin, likely because the developers themselves cannot reveal it, it seems that this marketing campaign has been a success. With almost 350,000 wishlists, the game is set to attract a new wave of players. If you want to be one of them, add the game to your wishlist so that Steam can notify you when it finally goes on sale, and you can buy that long-awaited compressed air spray with the money you save.

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The indie Sims sells 250,000 copies in its first eight hours

Paralives was one of the most anticipated games of the first half of 2026. This game promised to be an indie alternative to The Sims after the fiasco of inZOI, and it seems that people were waiting for something like this. Because if there is one thing that Paralives is, for now, it is a success. It has sold 250,000 copies in its first eight hours, figures typical of major industry launches. Paralives is a life simulation game in the style of The Sims developed by Alex Massé, an indie video game designer known for developing games like Tuber Simulator for PewDiePie. Its […]

Paralives was one of the most anticipated games of the first half of 2026. This game promised to be an indie alternative to The Sims after the fiasco of inZOI, and it seems that people were waiting for something like this. Because if there is one thing that Paralives is, for now, it is a success. It has sold 250,000 copies in its first eight hours, figures typical of major industry launches.

Paralives is a life simulation game in the style of The Sims developed by Alex Massé, an indie game designer known for developing games like Tuber Simulator for PewDiePie. His intention with Paralives is to create an evolution of the concept of The Sims where the Parafolk, the name of the characters we create, can inhabit an open world where they can create a complete life. This includes building a house, having a job, and getting involved in the life of their neighborhood, as well as the numerous events that can happen.

Although it was announced for early access release on December 8, 2025, it was delayed until May 25, 2026, because the game still needed more development time. Now, after its release, it seems that it was a wise decision. Not only has it sold 250,000 copies in its first eight hours, but it also has 3,540 reviews on Steam, most of them Very Positive, and the few negative ones are all about small bugs or lack of content. Something to be expected in early access.

With two years ahead in early access, there is still quite a bit of time before we see the full version of Paralives. But it seems that the game is already managing to stand out among its peers. Now we just have to see if Massé and his team can maintain the public’s interest during this time.

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Subnautica 2 is already the fastest-selling Steam game of 2026

Subnautica 2 has been for years the game on the most wanted lists on Steam and at its launch, on May 14, it was an absolute sales success. Sweeping among critics and the public, managing to captivate an audience eager for more Subnautica, they have achieved what seemed impossible: it is the fastest-selling game of 2026. This translates into spectacular figures. Subnautica 2 is sweeping. A week after its release, according to Rhys Elliot, market analysis director at Alinea Analytics, Subnautica 2 has sold 4.1 million copies and has generated 100 million […]

Subnautica 2 has been for years the most wished game on Steam and at its launch, on May 14, it was an absolute sales success. Sweeping among critics and the public, managing to captivate an audience eager for more Subnautica, they have achieved what seemed impossible: it is the fastest-selling game of 2026. This translates into spectacular figures.

Subnautica 2 is taking the world by storm

One week after its release, according to Rhys Elliot, market analysis director at Alinea Analytics, Subnautica 2 has sold 4.1 million copies and generated 100 million dollars in revenue. In comparison, on Xbox it has sold a much more modest 100,000 copies, demonstrating the problem Microsoft has in attracting audiences to its platform.

That said, there is a reason for it. According to Elliot, “many Xbox players accessed Subnautica 2 through Game Pass,” so the total number of players is “well above six million.” This makes Subnautica 2 the best-selling and most played game of 2026 so far.

Something that didn’t seem so likely just a few months ago. The company that was going to publish it, Krafton, tried to cancel it to avoid paying 200 million in profits to its creators if they met the objectives. Finally, although the game has been self-published by its developers, Unknown Worlds, the judge in the trial where it was decided to return the rights stated that, if the conditions for their bonus are met, Krafton will still have to pay them the same. Something that seems to be more than sealed already.

For all these reasons, it points out that Subnautica 2 is one of the great games of the year. And Unknown Worlds is one of the big winners of 2026 in the video game industry. While they started poorly, it seems they are going to end this year very well.

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Valve wants a lawsuit against them to be dismissed "because people enjoy surprises"

In February, New York City’s Attorney General, Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against Valve for the use of loot boxes in their games. In her own words, in Counter-Strike 2 “children and adults alike are illegally gambling for the chance to win virtual prizes.” Arguing that loot boxes are essentially unregulated gambling, and that they should be treated by law as such. Valve with questionable arguments The legal department of Valve has responded with a tremendously weak defense. Claiming that “people enjoy surprises” and that “part of the appeal […]

Last February, New York City Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Valve for the use of loot boxes in their games. In her own words, in Counter-Strike 2 “children and adults alike are illegally gambling for the chance to win virtual prizes”. She argues that loot boxes are essentially unregulated gambling and should be treated by law as such.

Valve with questionable arguments

Valve’s legal department has responded with a tremendously weak defense. Claiming that “people enjoy surprises” and that “part of the appeal of many popular collectibles, such as baseball cards or cereal boxes, is the possibility of opening a closed box and being surprised with a rare item”. Stating that “no legislature or court has ever condemned this act as illegal gambling”.

The problem is that this is not true. The European Parliament declared that loot boxes are gambling in 2023, tightening its PEGI this past March in relation to this legislation. So it doesn’t seem that this defense has much ground to stand on.

What would happen if the New York justice system sided with the attorney general? That Valve would have problems. The lawsuit demands the equivalent of three times the profits Valve has made from loot boxes and to prevent them from selling them in the future in the state of New York. With the logistical issues this would entail, not to mention the legal precedent it would set. So Valve could be in trouble. If their attempt to pull a Saul Goodman doesn’t end up backfiring.

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PlayStation will not release its most beloved games on PC from now on

Jason Schreier, a video game journalist from Bloomberg who already talked about this information last March, has confirmed on Bluesky that the CEO of PlayStation Studio, Hermen Hulst, told his employees last Monday that the company will release its narrative games exclusively for PlayStation consoles. This will only affect games that provide a single-player experience, like Ghost of Yotei or the recent Saros, but not games that are multiplayer experiences, like Marathon or the anticipated Marvel Tokon. PlayStation wants you to play its games on its console This is […]

Jason Schreier, a video game journalist from Bloomberg who already spoke about this information last March, has confirmed on Bluesky that the CEO of PlayStation Studio, Hermen Hulst, told his employees last Monday that the company will release its narrative games exclusively for PlayStation consoles.

This will only affect games that provide a single-player experience, such as Ghost of Yotei or the recent Saros, but not games that are multiplayer experiences, like Marathon or the anticipated Marvel Tokon.

PlayStation wants you to play its games on its console

This is something that has been rumored for months, but there was no confirmation until now. This means that anyone who has played Sony games on PC, such as God of War or Ghost of Tsushima, will need a PlayStation 5 to play their sequels.

Although it is a commercially sensible measure, as it provides reasons to buy their hardware, it is also being perceived among users as a move against PC gamers. Many of them have invested their time and money in the games they have released on PC and have no interest in switching to console, even if they are interested in the franchises they have developed. This demonstrates a disconnect between the player base and Sony’s business interests.

Moreover, it does not seem to fit the economic reality of these titles. All of Sony’s narrative titles have sold millions on PC, extending their lifespan.While it is true that they have also faced, on more than one occasion, compatibility issues and less than optimal performance.

Pending official confirmation, it seems that PC users will no longer be able to enjoy Sony titles on their platform.

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The writer of Half-Life wouldn't want to write Half-Life 3 even if his life depended on it

At Valve, they are busy with the Steam Machine and the newly released Steam Controller, but that doesn’t mean they are not still making games. Deadlock has been in closed alpha since at least August 2024, and any day could be its official launch. But what everyone is waiting for is the third installment of a legendary game. Everyone is waiting for Half-Life 3. Everyone except, apparently, Chet Faliszek, the writer of Half-Life 2, Portal, and Left 4 Dead. It’s hard to write a series with so much baggage. In a recent video posted on YouTube, the writer wanted to reflect on […]

At Valve, they are busy with the Steam Machine and the newly released Steam Controller, but that doesn’t mean they are not still making games. Deadlock has been in closed alpha since at least August 2024, and its official release could happen any day now. But what everyone is waiting for is the third installment of a legendary game. Everyone is waiting for Half-Life 3. Everyone except, apparently, Chet Faliszek, the writer of Half-Life 2, Portal, and Left 4 Dead.

It’s hard to write a series with so much baggage

In a recent video published on YouTube, the screenwriter wanted to reflect on his experience writing about video games. Clarifying that he does not want to imply that Half-Life 3 is being produced, in the video he emphasizes how his perspective on writing video games has changed. Especially, due to the reception that the franchise has had over time.

In that sense, he has stated that the problem he sees in making Half-Life 3 is that it has too much associated story. It has an enormous amount of baggage and he doesn’t believe it will be easy to tackle. In his own words, “I don’t want to touch anything that has a huge backstory”. He shields himself by saying that he doesn’t want to create something that will be scrutinized by fans in a way that any contradiction will be considered a sacrilege and a cause for maximum personal offense.

This is something that Valve itself agrees with. Gabe Newell has stated in the past that if Half-Life 3 does not exist yet, it is because they do not want to make it unless they think they can create something as unique and special as the previous ones. Therefore, if this highly anticipated third installment is ever announced, we will know for sure that a journey like no other awaits us.

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Even being Imagine Dragons is not enough to succeed in the video game: their hero shooter fails spectacularly

Last Flag, the hero shooter with mechanics inspired by titles like Call of Duty and the classic “capture the flag” mode, has not met expectations since its release on April 14. Just two weeks after its launch, the game from Night Street Games, a studio co-founded by the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, has announced that it will cease development of new content due to its poor performance in the market. A game that has flopped on Steam With a peak of just 558 users and only a few dozen daily players, Last Flag has seen a decline […]

Last Flag, the hero shooter with mechanics inspired by titles like Call of Duty and the classic “capture the flag” mode, has not met expectations since its release on April 14. Just two weeks after its launch, the game from Night Street Games, a studio co-founded by the lead singer of Imagine Dragons, has announced that it will cease the development of new content due to its poor performance in the market.

A game that has flopped on Steam

With a peak of just 558 users and only a few dozen daily players, Last Flag has seen a dramatic decline in its community. Despite its efforts to attract more players, such as a free play period during weekends, the business model has not favored its acceptance. Unlike other current shooters that opt for a free-to-play format, Last Flag has a cost of 14.99 euros, which may have limited its access to a broader player base.

In a statement published on Steam, Night Street Games has acknowledged the financial difficulties that hinder the creation of additional content. However, the studio plans to release one last major update that will include custom lobbies, a new character, a new map, and cosmetic content. This version, still without a specific date, is expected for summer. However, there are no long-term expansion plans, and the studio has indicated that it will focus on keeping the game accessible for those who still want to enjoy it.

Despite the promotional efforts based on the popularity of Imagine Dragons, Last Flag has not captured the expected attention. The community now faces an uncertain future, hoping that the latest update will help keep the gaming experience alive through user engagement.

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Subnautica 2 leaves behind the drama and announces release date and new trailer

The release date for the continuation of the underwater survival saga, Subnautica 2, created by Unknown Worlds, has finally been revealed. This game, which is under development by Krafton, will be available in early access starting May 14 on Xbox Series, Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store. It has taken some time, but here it is. As part of this announcement, a new cinematic trailer has been released that offers a fascinating glimpse into the underwater world that players will explore. The sequel promises intense survival experiences, pitting players against fearsome creatures […]

Finally, the release date for the continuation of the underwater survival saga, Subnautica 2, created by Unknown Worlds, has been revealed. This game, which is under development by Krafton, will be available in early access starting May 14 on Xbox Series, Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.

It has been difficult, but here it is

As part of this announcement, a new cinematic trailer has been released that offers a fascinating glimpse into the underwater world that players will explore. The sequel promises intense survival experiences, pitting players against fearsome alien creatures in a cavernous and often terrifying environment.

The fundamental premise of the game remains the same as the previous title: survive while uncovering the secrets of a hostile aquatic world.

Subnautica 2 will offer players the option to choose from four pre-designed characters, in addition to the ability to modify them with various features, allowing for a customization that will enrich the gaming experience.

The cooperative multiplayer mode will also be a fundamental part of the adventure, enabling friends to join forces to explore forgotten ruins and gather crucial information about the submerged planet on which the game is set.

The arrival of the game on the mentioned platforms is just the beginning; it is expected that the content will evolve and improve over time thanks to the early access model. In addition, Unknown Worlds has a deadline until September 15 to reach a specific number of sales that could mean a payment of 250 million euros, a goal that Krafton has been trying to avoid, thus creating a high-expectation environment around the title.

This game has a lot of positive reviews on Steam, but it hasn't achieved them in the cleanest way

This week, the cooperative shooter titled Far Far West made its debut in early access through Steam, receiving an exceptional reception with an impressive 97% community approval. However, the game’s presentation has not been without controversy, especially due to one of its characters, Steamy, a mechanical cowboy who acts as a social ‘hub’ within the game. Is this way of obtaining reviews a violation? Steamy has the Steam logo on his face and when interacting with him, players are invited to leave a review of the game, which has led to many criticisms mentioning […]

This week, the cooperative shooter titled Far Far West made its debut in early access on Steam, receiving an exceptional reception with an impressive 97% community approval.

However, the game’s presentation has not been without controversy, especially due to one of its characters, Steamy, a mechanical cowboy who acts as a social ‘hub’ within the game.

Is this way of getting reviews a violation?

Steamy has the Steam logo on his face and when interacting with him, players are invited to leave a review of the game, which has led to many critiques mentioning the character. This fact has raised concerns about possible violations of Steam’s policies, specifically regarding the use of characters to promote reviews, a topic that has gained attention in the user community.

Several users have pointed out that Steamy’s behavior could violate the clauses established in the platform’s terms of service. Despite the controversy, this did not prevent Far Far West from appearing on the Steam front page for several hours, which some suggest may have influenced its visibility and high ratings, although the game is no longer featured on that front page.

Despite the fact that developers have not yet issued an official statement on the matter, it has been claimed on their Discord server that they are aware of the problem and plan to address the situation related to Steamy. This type of action can have an impact on the game’s visibility, a crucial aspect on the platform, as the Steam algorithm favors those titles that accumulate positive reviews.

For now, Far Far West is still available on Steam, and although the controversy over Steamy persists, it is likely that the developers are working on a solution.