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Chinese Audience Makes Up 50% of Steam’s User Base
Steam, the popular gaming platform, now has half of its users from China. Valve recently released the latest Hardware & Software Survey for the platform (thanks Automaton), showing that the number of Chinese-language users has grown by 20.88% as of February 2025. This massive jump has brought the total percentage…
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Steam Sets New Record for Concurrent Users, Boosted by Monster Hunter Wilds
Recently, Steam has reached a new record for concurrent users online according to data from SteamDB. The platform hit an impressive 40,270,997 users online at the same time, with 12,812,379 of them actively playing games, setting another record in that area as well. These new peaks have been happening almost…
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Monster Hunter Wilds Sets Steam Record, Surpasses Elden Ring and Cyberpunk 2077 in Half a Day
Monster Hunter Wilds may have some technical issues on PC, but it’s undeniable that the game has attracted a massive number of users. As the first day is almost over, the game has had several hours to gather players, and we can now look at how well it has performed.…
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Steam Next Fest Kicks Off Today: Try Hundreds of Free PC Game Demos
Starting this afternoon, a new Steam Next Fest kicks off. This event will last until March 3, and during this week, players will be able to try out hundreds of PC game demos. Developers will also be hosting live streams. Steam Next Fest has become a regular event on Valve’s…
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Valve to Ban Games on Steam that Force Players to Watch Ads
Valve is taking action against a growing issue in the gaming world: forced advertisements. This practice, often seen in mobile games, has now spread to PC games, potentially fueled by the rise of handheld consoles like the Steam Deck. Many players have encountered games that require them to watch entire…
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Man Buys Steam Deck by Selling Over 200,000 Steam Trading Cards
A competitive player of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Ringler, made a public challenge on February 2, 2025: to buy a Steam Deck using only the money earned from selling Steam trading cards. And he succeeded, selling a huge number of cards – 200,000 to be exact. For those unfamiliar with…
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Civilization VII Receives Mostly Negative Reviews, Criticized for Unfinished State
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is already available for players who pre-ordered special editions of the game (Deluxe and Founder). The official global release will take place on February 11, but user reviews are already coming in, and they are far from positive. In fact, most of the reviews are “Mostly…
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Got Fast Internet? Here’s How to Get The Best Download Speeds on Steam
Slow Steam downloads can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re itching to play the latest releases. Thankfully, there are several steps you can take to optimise your download speeds and get back to gaming faster. While there are some effective methods, including choosing the optimal download region. It’s important to…
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Spider-Man 2 Releases to Steam With Mixed Reviews
Sony’s Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was released yesterday, and with minimal promotional material, it has quickly become the lowest-reviewed Sony game on Steam. Within 24 hours of its release, it is the worst Sony release, only second only to Concord. Currently, Spider-Man 2 has nearly 2000 reviews with only a measly…
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Officially Steam Deck Verified
Square Enix has confirmed that “Final Fantasy VII Rebirth” has officially achieved Steam Deck Verification. This means players will be able to seamlessly experience the highly anticipated RPG on the portable platform when it launches on January 23rd. The verification assures that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck…
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Just 15% of Steam Gaming Time in 2024 Was Spent on New Releases
Steam‘s annual end-of-year recap, Steam Replay, provides fascinating insights into gamer habits by comparing individual user behavior with platform-wide trends. This year, one standout statistic is that only 15% of players’ gaming time was spent on new releases—titles that debuted in 2024. A Closer Look at the Numbers While 15%…
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It Takes Two Hits New Concurrent Player Record on Steam
It Takes Two continues to shine, as evidenced by its recent surge in popularity, reaching an all-time peak of concurrent players on Steam. How many players? An impressive 63,508—more than double the 32,685 players it had in March 2022, which was the previous record, according to SteamDB. So, what triggered…
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Path of Exile 2 Tops Steam Charts, Indiana Jones & the Ancient Circle Also Performing Well
As every Tuesday morning rolls around, the rankings for the best-selling games and hardware on Steam are revealed. Path of Exile 2 has claimed the top spot, marking a noteworthy achievement that’s both impressive and somewhat unexpected. The game is drawing substantial attention on Valve’s platform, thanks to its status…
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Path of Exile 2 is Already One of the 15 Most Played Games Ever on Steam
There’s no doubt about the incredible success of Path of Exile 2’s launch, which has been breaking records on Steam despite being in Early Access and grappling with major server issues. Although the developers swiftly resolved these problems, they initially underestimated the overwhelming influx of players, forcing them to adapt…
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Steam Hits New Record for Users; Path of Exile 2 & Marvel Rivals Drive Growth
Steam has achieved a new milestone, surpassing 39 million concurrent users online at the same time. This impressive feat can be attributed, in part, to the strong early launch performances of Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals. In 2024, Valve’s platform has seen extraordinary growth, with user numbers consistently…
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