Author: Hannah Park

Steam’s overhauled wishlist algorithm is squeezing midsize studios out of visibility, rewarding velocity and existing engagement over organic audience-building.

Valve’s updated Steam refund policy now counts demo playtime toward the two-hour return window, and indie developers are only finding out after launch.

Steam’s Early Access model is losing ground as more studios choose full launches. Here’s why the economics and player expectations have shifted.

Steam’s concurrent player records are pushing the platform’s infrastructure to its limits, with login failures and outages becoming a pattern that affects both players and developers.

The Steam Deck OLED is pulling mid-range gaming laptop buyers with a better screen, longer battery life, and a $549 price tag that undercuts the competition.

NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 supply shortage drives gamers to AMD Radeon cards, potentially shifting mid-range GPU market dynamics long-term.

Epic Games Store launches family sharing to challenge Steam’s ecosystem dominance through multi-user library access and enhanced parental controls.

Baldur’s Gate 3’s integrated mod system is forcing RPG publishers to rethink community engagement and post-launch content strategies across the industry.

Steam’s new family sharing system is challenging subscription gaming services by making permanent game ownership more valuable than monthly fees.

Steam Deck’s success has revolutionized gaming laptop design, inspiring manufacturers to prioritize portability, efficiency, and user-friendly interfaces over raw power.