Topic: player counts
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Indie Shooter Escape From Duckov Beats Battlefield 6 on Steam
Escape From Duckov, an indie shooter with duck-themed combat, has surpassed the blockbuster Battlefield 6 in concurrent players on Steam, highlighting how innovative gameplay can overcome large marketing budgets. Despite Battlefield 6's strong launch with over 747,000 players, Escape From Duckov ...
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Battlefield 6 Fixes Jump Momentum Bug, Monitors Breakthrough Mode
A recent update for Battlefield 6 fixed a jump momentum bug that disrupted gameplay fluidity, ensuring proper momentum is maintained during jumps across all platforms. Developers are improving Breakthrough mode by adjusting matchmaking to address inconsistent player counts on certain maps, aiming...
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Game Publishers Hurt by 'Fixation on Holiday Window,' Says Newzoo
The summer months (April-August) experience a gaming drought with fewer major releases, while the most anticipated games cluster in February and October, leading to avoidable market competition. Newzoo's analysis shows that games released from August to November perform 25-34% worse on average th...
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Silksoon Release Overwhelms Major Gaming Platforms
Hollow Knight: Silksong's launch caused major digital storefronts like Steam and Nintendo eShop to crash due to overwhelming player demand. The highly anticipated sequel is priced at only $20, leading other indie studios to delay their releases to avoid competition. The release has revitalized in...
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