tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Steam

All articles tagged with #steam

MW4 Surges Past BO7 on Steam in Early Pre-Sales Metrics
gaming1 hour ago

MW4 Surges Past BO7 on Steam in Early Pre-Sales Metrics

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is already ahead of Black Ops 7 on Steam, nearing 400,000 copies sold and about $21 million in pre-sale revenue, according to Alinea Analytics, with MW4’s beta peaking at 115,000+ concurrent players compared to BO7’s ~100,000. MW4 skips PS4/Xbox One, holds an open beta Aug 28–Sep 1 (including Nintendo Switch 2), and is expected to see stronger PC sales since it isn’t on PC Game Pass. MW4 launches Oct 23, while GTA 6 arrives Nov 19, amid ongoing high console upgrade costs that could influence sales dynamics.

via GameSpot|
#black-ops-7#call-of-duty#gaming
Steam's Hidden Gatekeeper: When a Checkbox Decides a Game's Fate
video-games7 days ago

Steam's Hidden Gatekeeper: When a Checkbox Decides a Game's Fate

A feature on Steam’s opaque content-review process for games with sexual content, where developers report lengthy reviews, requests to disclose or isolate explicit scenes, and the potential chilling effect on storytelling. The piece ties these gatekeeping practices to broader regulatory and platform-monetary pressures, with creators fearing reduced accessibility and uncertainty over what gets released or sold on Steam.

via Aftermath|
#censorship#content-review#indie-games
Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare after writer controversy; CEO apologizes to former lead writer
gaming7 days ago

Saber Interactive adds AI disclaimer to Rideshare after writer controversy; CEO apologizes to former lead writer

Saber Interactive added an AI disclaimer to the Steam page for Rideshare Simulator after controversy over replacing a writer with AI. The page now states that the main campaign is written by humans, while AI is used for voice generation, localisation, and AI-generated Free Ride missions and music. CEO Matt Karch had previously commented about replacing the writer with AI and faced backlash, later apologizing for remarks about Stella Sacco, who publicly accepted the apology. The episode underscores ongoing debates about AI’s role in game development.

via GamesIndustry.biz|
#ai-in-gaming#gaming#rideshare-simulator
Rideshare Stimulator finally reveals AI usage, including voices and music
gaming10 days ago

Rideshare Stimulator finally reveals AI usage, including voices and music

After a public dispute over AI, Saber Interactive updated Rideshare Stimulator’s Steam page to disclose use of generative AI for voice generation and localization, plus AI-generated passenger missions and localized dialogue in the Free Ride mode. The main Campaign remains human-written, and the game includes a mix of human-made and AI-generated music. The disclosure confirms broader AI adoption while Saber claims staff weren’t replaced.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#artificial-intelligence#gaming#generative-ai
Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Goes Live with Core Upgrades Ahead of Launch
gaming11 days ago

Gears of War: E-Day Open Beta Goes Live with Core Upgrades Ahead of Launch

Gears of War: E-Day’s Open Beta launches today for Xbox players (with Game Pass Essential) and Steam users, running until August 17, bringing anti-cheat enforcement, stability fixes, Series S improvements, Horde Siege hit-detection updates, Prototype Lancer balance changes, and clarified Auto-Aim options, with PC driver/SSD prerequisites highlighted ahead of the full launch on October 6, 2026.

via TrueAchievements|
#gaming#gears-of-war-e-day#horde-siege
Indie Hide-and-Seek Hit Meccha Chameleon Reaches 20M in Two Months
gaming13 days ago

Indie Hide-and-Seek Hit Meccha Chameleon Reaches 20M in Two Months

Meccha Chameleon, the indie hide-and-seek game, has sold over 20 million copies on Steam in two months, after 15 million in the first month and 5 million more in the second. The game continues to draw about 22,000 concurrent players daily across Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox, aided by ongoing updates, despite a malware incident in user-made maps and a Discord server hack.

via Eurogamer.net|
#gaming#indie-games#malware
Steam Refund Granted After 470 Hours as Battlefield 6 Removes Favorite Modes
gaming14 days ago

Steam Refund Granted After 470 Hours as Battlefield 6 Removes Favorite Modes

A Battlefield 6 player who logged 470 hours received a full Phantom Edition refund from Steam after multiple modes (including King of the Hill and Squad Deathmatch) were removed without notice; Steam support acknowledged the issue and issued the refund, while DICE plans to cycle the modes back in with playlist updates. The story also touches on ongoing Season plans and EA layoffs despite the game’s strong sales.

via MP1st|
#battlefield-6#dice#game-modes
Steam Backlash Hits The Division Resurgence Port Over Microtransactions and UI Clutter
games14 days ago

Steam Backlash Hits The Division Resurgence Port Over Microtransactions and UI Clutter

Ubisoft’s The Division Resurgence arrived on Steam as a mobile-to-PC port, but players are criticizing the PC release for a cluttered, mobile-style UI and aggressive microtransactions that feel pay-to-win, compounded by minimal PC optimization and 2019-era hardware recommendations, resulting in a mixed Steam reception (roughly 45% positive).

via Kotaku|
#division-resurgence#games#microtransactions
European Steam hardware orders exposed in CEVA breach, warning of scams
technology15 days ago

European Steam hardware orders exposed in CEVA breach, warning of scams

Valve says a data breach at its European shipping partner CEVA Logistics may have exposed the personal information of customers who ordered Steam hardware in Europe, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, with the breach occurring July 29–August 1 and delivery-related data kept for up to 90 days. The company warns of fake messages claiming to be from Steam, Valve, or a courier; CEVA does not have payment data or passwords, and Valve will not contact users via email, Steam chat, or Discord—use help.steampowered.com for official assistance.

via The Verge|
#ceva-logistics#data-breach#europe