Simply 15 p.c of Steam gamers frolicked with new releases – outlined as video games launched in 2024 – this yr.
That is in line with Steam itself, which gave us a bit of perception into the broader enjoying habits of its gamers as a part of Steam Replay 2024.
This yr, the recap not solely exhibits you what number of video games you performed and when, but in addition your favorite genres, the achievements you unlocked (the median was 13), the variety of video games performed (for many, that is 4), and your longest streak (the typical was six days, apparently).
“What number of video games did you play, and the way does that examine to final yr? Did you unlock a bunch of achievements? What about your longest streak? These enjoyable numbers and extra are in your Replay,” Valve teases.
You additionally get the possibility to be humbled by the period of time you spent together with your most-played video games of 2024, in addition to a fast recap of any playtests you participated in, too.
? Head on over to the official Steam web page for extra.
A 2021 antitrust dispute introduced in opposition to Steam has now been expanded into a category motion lawsuit.
Initially, the case involved simply two corporations – Wolfire Studios and Darkish Catt Studios – however a courtroom doc not too long ago confirmed the movement for sophistication certification has been authorised. This implies the lawsuit now applies to “any builders, publishers, or people” who’ve honoured Steam’s 30 p.c minimize on any and all purchases on or after twenty eighth January 2017.