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Good News: Battlefield 6 Leaves Out the EA App on Steam

Battlefield 6 will not require the EA App for Steam players, while Epic Games Store users must use it.

Platforms

Steam Introduces Revamped Video Player for Convenient Trailer Viewing

Steam enhances its video player, making it more user-friendly after overhauling 400,000 game trailers.

Gaming Industry

IGDA Addresses Payment Processor Crackdown on Adult Games, Advocates for Clearer Guidelines

The International Game Developers Association expresses concern over the vague enforcement of rules leading to the delisting of adult-themed games.

Action

Mage Arena: Steam's New Spellcasting Hit Available for Just $3

Discover Mage Arena, a voice-controlled spellcasting game that's taking the gaming world by storm with its unique mechanics and affordable price.

Card Games

Placid Plastic Deck: A New Journey from the Beloved Duck Simulator

The sequel to the wildly popular Placid Plastic Duck Simulator introduces a card-battling adventure where players navigate personal conflicts through strategic games.

FPS

Team Fortress 2 Experiences Renewed Success Thanks to Recent Summer Update

Valve's recent update for Team Fortress 2 has spurred a resurgence in player activity and rankings.

Gaming

Steam User Discovers The Day Before Listed in 'Coming Soon' Section Despite Controversies

The Day Before unexpectedly resurfaces in Steam's upcoming titles list, raising eyebrows given its troubled launch.

Gaming

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Developers Commit to Performance Improvements Amidst Poor Reviews

The developers of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers address performance criticisms as the game garners a poor reception on Steam, promising upcoming fixes.

Gaming

Dune: Awakening Suspends Steam Family Sharing Until Possibly Late 2025 Due to Abuse

Funcom has disabled Steam Family Sharing for Dune: Awakening amid frequent misuse, with plans to reinstate it as soon as possible.

Gaming Industry

Concerns over Steam's New Adult Content Policy Grow Amid Regulatory Pressures

Steam's stringent regulations on adult content have raised alarm bells, with industry figures commenting on the implications for free speech.

Gaming Industry

Victory for Australian Anti-Porn Group as Steam Implements New Content Censorship Rules

Collective Shout claims credit for Steam's stricter moderation policies targeting sexually explicit games.

Valve's Steam Labs Reports a Surge in Generative AI Games

An industry veteran reveals that nearly 20% of all games released in 2025 incorporate generative AI technology.

Games

Crossfire: Legion to be Removed from Steam After Poor Engagement

The strategic game Crossfire: Legion, despite initial promise, is to be delisted from Steam due to insufficient player interest.

Platforms

Valve Acknowledges Pressure from Credit Card Companies to Ban Adult Games on Steam

Valve has confirmed that it has removed several adult games from Steam due to pressure from credit card processors.

News

New Steam Regulation Targets Certain Adult Content

Steam introduces a new policy affecting adult-only content, raising concerns among developers about potential delistings.

Gaming

Steam Introduces Trade Protection Features for Counter-Strike 2

Steam launches a new system allowing users to reverse trades within seven days if they fall victim to scams.

Gaming Industry

Indie Developers Discuss the Challenges posed by Nintendo eShop

With Nintendo rolling out new eShop guidelines, indie developers are reflecting on how these changes could affect their visibility and sales compared to platforms like Steam.

Gaming

Destiny 2's Latest Expansion Faces Lackluster Reception on Steam

The recent launch of Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate has not met expectations, showing a significant drop in player count compared to previous expansions.