Topic: game longevity

  • Highguard Makes Popular 5v5 Mode Permanent Amid Player Decline

    Highguard Makes Popular 5v5 Mode Permanent Amid Player Decline

    Highguard's launch was rocky, but the permanent addition of a 5v5 game mode has revitalized its gameplay and improved its Steam reviews. Despite genuine improvements, broader online discourse remains largely negative, often using the game as a symbol of live-service market saturation. The game fa...

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  • New Steam Games Break Live Service Dominance in Record Year

    New Steam Games Break Live Service Dominance in Record Year

    Newly released games on Steam achieved record-breaking revenue in 2025, significantly increasing their share of the platform's highest-grossing chart and challenging established live-service giants. The trend is driven by a strong year for major launches and the full-price sales of new titles, wh...

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  • Top Games Are Becoming Impossible to Dethrone

    Top Games Are Becoming Impossible to Dethrone

    The top five most-played video games on major consoles remained unchanged from 2024 to 2025, indicating a stagnant hierarchy driven by entrenched player habits and economic factors. These dominant titles, like Fortnite and Minecraft, retain players through features like cross-platform availabilit...

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  • Super Mario Odyssey Hits Record Low Price for Black Friday 2025

    Super Mario Odyssey Hits Record Low Price for Black Friday 2025

    Super Mario Odyssey is available at a record low price during Target's Black Friday 2025 promotion, making it an affordable time to purchase this acclaimed game. The game is highly praised for its imaginative level design, tight controls, and engaging gameplay, securing its status as one of Ninte...

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  • Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption to Mobile Games

    Netflix Adds Red Dead Redemption to Mobile Games

    Netflix is adding *Red Dead Redemption* and its *Undead Nightmare* expansion to its gaming library at no extra cost for subscribers starting December 4th, as discovered through listings on iOS and Android app stores. The game is also set to appear on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and the rumore...

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  • New World: Aeternum Ends Content After Season 10

    New World: Aeternum Ends Content After Season 10

    Amazon Games has confirmed that no new content will be developed for *New World: Aeternum* beyond Season 10: Nighthaven, marking the end of major updates due to layoffs and a shift to maintenance. The servers will remain active with ongoing support for bug fixes and server stability, and the fina...

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  • 32 Must-Play Switch Games You Recommended

    32 Must-Play Switch Games You Recommended

    Against the Storm is a highly recommended fantasy city-builder that uniquely blends genres and stands out among Nintendo Switch games. The game features a "rainpunk" world where managing diverse species' needs and morale is crucial for survival and resource generation. It incorporates roguelike m...

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  • Why Super Mario Galaxy Is Still a Masterpiece

    Why Super Mario Galaxy Is Still a Masterpiece

    The re-releases of Super Mario Galaxy and its sequel on modern Nintendo consoles provide the original stellar gameplay but offer disappointingly few enhancements, leaving fans wanting more substantial updates. These games are celebrated for their imaginative, tightly-focused level design that exp...

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  • Starbreeze Reverses Payday 2 DLC Price Hike After Fan Backlash

    Starbreeze Reverses Payday 2 DLC Price Hike After Fan Backlash

    Starbreeze reversed a controversial price increase for the Payday 2 Infamous Collection after swift community backlash, just one day after launching a new DLC subscription service. The company admitted the price change was poorly timed and communicated, with a studio head calling it an "unfortuna...

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  • Elder Scrolls Online Devs Promise Major Changes After Internal Shakeup

    Elder Scrolls Online Devs Promise Major Changes After Internal Shakeup

    The Elder Scrolls Online is planning to extend its lifespan to over 30 years, with new leadership and strategic shifts aimed at revitalizing the game. Developers are moving away from a formulaic content cycle to a more flexible seasonal model, allowing for frequent updates and improvements based ...

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