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CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
Larian Studios' head of publishing credits Steam's success to its straightforward, quality service rather than investor-driven performance metrics, highlighting its dominance in the digital gaming market despite ongoing debates about monopoly and market share.
Microsoft is developing a next-gen Xbox console in partnership with AMD, focusing on a versatile gaming platform accessible across multiple devices and stores, with an emphasis on Windows integration and backward compatibility.
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Xbox boss Phil Spencer discusses the decision to allow Xbox exclusives to move to other platforms, emphasizing that every decision is made to strengthen Xbox in the long run. Microsoft aims to open up the Xbox platform in various ways, including the possibility of adding other digital stores. Four titles are confirmed to make the switch this year, with Hi-Fi RUSH and Pentiment already available on other platforms, and Grounded and Sea Of Thieves set to become non-exclusive in April 2024.
Excitement for "Grand Theft Auto 6" has caused decades-old GTA games to dominate on Netflix's gaming platform, with the "Grand Theft Auto Trilogy" leading in downloads after the announcement of "GTA 6." Take Two Interactive, the owner of Rockstar Games, expects to bring in over $7 billion in revenue next year and has seen a surge in sales for "Grand Theft Auto V." The highly anticipated "GTA 6" is set for release in 2025, and the announcement caused a significant online event, with the trailer setting YouTube's record for views for a non-music video. Take Two is considering launching more games on Netflix Games and is poised for potentially transformative years with the launch of new titles.
Valve is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Steam, its digital distribution platform for PC games. Initially controversial, Steam faced backlash from PC gamers who saw it as a form of DRM. However, the success of Half-Life 2 and deals with publishers made Steam the dominant PC gaming platform. Over the years, Steam has grown in popularity, with millions of players logged in simultaneously. Valve's ultimate goal was to provide a platform for game developers to reach their audience directly. Steam has become a convenient place to buy and play games, offering constant sales and new features. Despite competition from other platforms, Steam remains a popular choice for PC gamers.
Steam, the popular gaming platform, celebrates its 20th anniversary. From its humble beginnings as a way to handle downloadable patches, Steam has transformed into a dominant force in the gaming industry, shaping the field it operates in. With millions of users and a wide range of features, Steam has had to adapt and evolve over the years. Valve, the company behind Steam, credits feedback from developers and gamers as a crucial part of its success. Despite challenges such as revenue sharing and discoverability, Steam remains a significant influence on game development and culture.
Minecraft has become a gaming platform with multiple spin-offs, including the recent release of Minecraft Legends, a kid-friendly real-time strategy game. Despite negative reviews, the Minecraft brand is so strong that it hardly seems to matter. Minecraft's success can be attributed to its robust creation tools and iconic monster design, although it lacks a strong narrative. Minecraft's continued updates and expansions make it a platform that can support an enormous amount of weight.