Valve Improves Search Functionality on Steam Store
Valve has updated Steam store search to better handle tags, developers, publishers and franchises, as well as misspellings. This means players can more easily find the games they’re looking for by searching categories and tags.
An Epic Adventure Awaits: Sea of Thieves’ The Hoarder’s Hunt
Sea of Thieves is launching its second Mystery, The Hoarder’s Hunt, next week. This ARG-like adventure will have clues in and out of the game, with players tasked to reveal the murderer of DeMarco Singh.
Nightdive Studios’ Surprise Acquisition by Atari: A Symbol of Revival?
Atari recently acquired Nightdive Studios, developers of the upcoming System Shock remake, for $10 million. CEO Stephen Kick believes that Atari is on the rise and wanted to be a part of it. Rich’s recent 50th anniversary collection was a winner.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns Delayed Release Finally Arrives
Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a superhero strategy game, is launching for PC, Series X/S, and PS5 on May 11th. The previously announced Switch version has been cancelled.
Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan Now Available for Switch
The horror game The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan is now available for the Switch. Players will be able to explore the haunted ship and experience the full story with extended playable chapter Flooded and the Curator’s Cut game mode available at launch.
Street Fighter 6: A Turn Around for the Ages
Street Fighter 6 is set to be a major turn-around in gaming history, as it has fully embraced lessons learned from its predecessor Street Fighter 5. The most recent hands-on proved that this game is set to be an enjoyable experience with plenty of content.
Hogwarts Legacy: Controversy Amidst Success
Hogwarts Legacy has now sold 15 million copies and made over $1 billion. A new patch that includes a new arachnophobia mode and bug fixes is available. The game’s popularity has been met with controversy surrounding J.K Rowling.
Conquer Any Song with Theatrythm: Final Bar Line’s Local Co-Op Mode
Theatrythm: Final Bar Line is an easy-to-play rhythm game with hundreds of songs and a local co-op mode. Players of any skill level can team up to conquer difficult songs and RPG-style quests, making it a great option for anyone looking for a fun co-op game.
Niantic Disputes Reports of Low April Revenue for Pokemon Go
Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, has responded to a recent estimate claiming a dip in revenue for April. The company claims that the report is wrong and that the game’s revenue is actually up from the same period last year.
CS:GO Breaks Peak Player Count Record, Last Major Before Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive has broken its all-time peak player count record, likely due to the Paris Major and its rewards. It will be the last CSGO Major before Counter-Strike 2, and Valve is calling it an overhaul of every system in the game.