Valve has revised its refund policy for early and advanced access games, limiting playtime to two hours before a refund is no longer available. This move aims to prevent players from exploiting the previous loophole that allowed for extended playtime before requesting a refund.
Manor Lords, the highly anticipated medieval strategy game developed by Slavic Magic, has reached the top of Steam’s wishlist. The game’s price has finally been revealed by Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender, promising a fair price at launch with a discount. Unlike AAA games like Star Wars: Outlaws, which sparked controversy over its $130 price tag, Manor Lords will not follow suit. Hooded Horse has a history of avoiding AAA pricing and is committed to offering a reasonable cost for the game. Additionally, regional pricing will ensure fair prices worldwide, and early access discounts are expected to range from 10-25% during the first few weeks of release.
Steam has updated its refund policy to include advanced access gaming time towards the two-hour refund period. Previously, users could play games with advanced access for an extended period before the full release without affecting their refund eligibility. Now, any playtime acquired during the advanced access period will count against the refund window.
The success of the Fallout TV adaptation has had a significant impact on the game franchise, particularly on Fallout 76. According to the game’s official Twitter account, Fallout 76 reached over a million players in a single day, demonstrating its resurgence in popularity. On Steam alone, the game recently hit an all-time player peak of 73,368 concurrents, surpassing its previous record set in 2020. This surge in interest is not limited to Fallout 76, as Fallout 4 and Fallout: New Vegas have also seen a boost in sales and player numbers. Industry analysts attribute this trend to the positive reception of the TV adaptation, highlighting the ability of successful screen adaptations to revitalize interest in the source material.
Steam, the popular video game distribution service, has been criticized for hosting a controversial game called Toofan AlAqsa. The game, which was released on March 31st, allows players to assume the role of Palestinian gunmen fighting against Israeli soldiers. The game’s description explicitly states that its goal is to “protect AlAqsa and Palestine” from the Israel Defense Forces. This has sparked outrage among many, who have accused the game of promoting violence against Jews and glorifying terrorism. Some have even suggested that the game may be used to spread malware.
Manor Lords, the upcoming hybrid RTS city-builder, has reached an impressive milestone of over three million wishlists on Steam. Developed by a single developer, Slavic Magic, the game has garnered significant attention ahead of its Early Access release this Friday. Publisher Hooded Horse celebrated the achievement, acknowledging the developer’s exceptional work and their support in bringing Manor Lords to life. With its unique blend of city-building and Total War-inspired combat, Manor Lords offers a captivating medieval experience that sets it apart from other RTS and city-builder games.
Grinding Gear Games has issued a warning to players of the popular action RPG Path of Exile, urging them to change their passwords after a malicious news post containing a phishing link briefly appeared on the game’s Steam page.
The Fallout TV series is boosting the popularity of the game franchise, particularly Fallout 4, which has seen a significant increase in players and revenue. Despite its age, Fallout 4 remains among the most-played games on Steam, even surpassing popular titles like Rainbow Six Siege and Lost Ark.
Manor Lords, a medieval city-building game from Slavic Magic, has broken a remarkable Steam record by becoming the platform’s most wishlisted game ever, amassing over 3 million wishlists. The game is set to release in early access on April 26th for PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Fallout 76 has experienced a resurgence in popularity since the release of the Fallout TV show, breaking its all-time concurrent player count on Steam twice in the past week. The game, which was initially released in 2018, has seen a surge in players following the success of the television adaptation. With over 64,000 active players recorded on Saturday, Fallout 76’s popularity shows no signs of waning.
