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  1. Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

    Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

     As May comes to an end, significant changes have emerged in the Steam game rankings. This week, Taiwan's best-selling games reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the current gaming market. From high-intensity action games to in-depth role-playing games, a variety of genres are performing well on the charts.

    Follow me for a quick review of last week's global Steam bestseller Top 10, and PLANET9also recommends this week's must-play games!

    Last Week - Steam Global - WEEKLY TOP SELLERS:

    1. Counter-Strike 2

    Holding steady at the top, this free-to-play shooter continues to dominate the charts. With its refined mechanics and strategic depth, it appeals to both competitive gamers and newcomers alike.

    2. Dota 2

    Moving up five positions, this iconic MOBA game remains a staple in the gaming community. Its deep strategic gameplay and vibrant esports scene continue to draw in dedicated players.

    3. Steam Deck

    Climbing one position, the Steam Deck continues to gain popularity. This versatil

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  2. Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    It's already June 2024, and with the first half of the year nearly over, Steam has delivered a plethora of discounted games and exciting sales events. Of course, various themed "Game Festivals" and "Next Fest" offering free demos won't be missing in the second half of the year either.

    Recently, Valve announced the full schedule of all major seasonal sales, themed sales (Game Festivals), and Next Fest events for the latter half of 2024. Make sure to save these important dates so you don't miss any chance to snag games at great prices!

    Here are the dates for Steam's second half sales events, as officially announced by Steam (all times are in Pacific Time):

    June:

    July:

    August:

    September:

    October:

    November:

    • Cooking Fest: November 11 - 18
    • Steam Autumn Sale (major seasonal sale): November 27 - December 4

    December:

    • Steam Winter Sale (major seasonal sale
    • ...
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  3. Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

    Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

     As May comes to an end, significant changes have emerged in the Steam game rankings. This week, Taiwan's best-selling games reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the current gaming market. From high-intensity action games to in-depth role-playing games, a variety of genres are performing well on the charts.

    Follow me for a quick review of last week's global Steam bestseller Top 10, and PLANET9also recommends this week's must-play games!

    Last Week - Steam Global - WEEKLY TOP SELLERS:

    1. Counter-Strike 2

    Holding steady at the top, this free-to-play shooter continues to dominate the charts. With its refined mechanics and strategic depth, it appeals to both competitive gamers and newcomers alike.

    2. Dota 2

    Moving up five positions, this iconic MOBA game remains a staple in the gaming community. Its deep strategic gameplay and vibrant esports scene continue to draw in dedicated players.

    3. Steam Deck

    Climbing one position, the Steam Deck continues to gain popularity. This versatil

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    閱讀更多 »
  4. Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    It's already June 2024, and with the first half of the year nearly over, Steam has delivered a plethora of discounted games and exciting sales events. Of course, various themed "Game Festivals" and "Next Fest" offering free demos won't be missing in the second half of the year either.

    Recently, Valve announced the full schedule of all major seasonal sales, themed sales (Game Festivals), and Next Fest events for the latter half of 2024. Make sure to save these important dates so you don't miss any chance to snag games at great prices!

    Here are the dates for Steam's second half sales events, as officially announced by Steam (all times are in Pacific Time):

    June:

    July:

    August:

    September:

    October:

    November:

    • Cooking Fest: November 11 - 18
    • Steam Autumn Sale (major seasonal sale): November 27 - December 4

    December:

    • Steam Winter Sale (major seasonal sale
    • ...
    閱讀更多 »
  5. Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

    Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

     As May comes to an end, significant changes have emerged in the Steam game rankings. This week, Taiwan's best-selling games reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the current gaming market. From high-intensity action games to in-depth role-playing games, a variety of genres are performing well on the charts.

    Follow me for a quick review of last week's global Steam bestseller Top 10, and PLANET9also recommends this week's must-play games!

    Last Week - Steam Global - WEEKLY TOP SELLERS:

    1. Counter-Strike 2

    Holding steady at the top, this free-to-play shooter continues to dominate the charts. With its refined mechanics and strategic depth, it appeals to both competitive gamers and newcomers alike.

    2. Dota 2

    Moving up five positions, this iconic MOBA game remains a staple in the gaming community. Its deep strategic gameplay and vibrant esports scene continue to draw in dedicated players.

    3. Steam Deck

    Climbing one position, the Steam Deck continues to gain popularity. This versatil

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    5.

    6.

    7.

    8.

    9.

    10.

    閱讀更多 »
  6. Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    It's already June 2024, and with the first half of the year nearly over, Steam has delivered a plethora of discounted games and exciting sales events. Of course, various themed "Game Festivals" and "Next Fest" offering free demos won't be missing in the second half of the year either.

    Recently, Valve announced the full schedule of all major seasonal sales, themed sales (Game Festivals), and Next Fest events for the latter half of 2024. Make sure to save these important dates so you don't miss any chance to snag games at great prices!

    Here are the dates for Steam's second half sales events, as officially announced by Steam (all times are in Pacific Time):

    June:

    July:

    August:

    September:

    October:

    November:

    • Cooking Fest: November 11 - 18
    • Steam Autumn Sale (major seasonal sale): November 27 - December 4

    December:

    • Steam Winter Sale (major seasonal sale
    • ...
    閱讀更多 »
  7. Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

    Must-See Gaming Guide: Top 10 Bestselling Steam Games Revealed for the Last Week of May!

     As May comes to an end, significant changes have emerged in the Steam game rankings. This week, Taiwan's best-selling games reflect the diversity and vibrancy of the current gaming market. From high-intensity action games to in-depth role-playing games, a variety of genres are performing well on the charts.

    Follow me for a quick review of last week's global Steam bestseller Top 10, and PLANET9also recommends this week's must-play games!

    Last Week - Steam Global - WEEKLY TOP SELLERS:

    1. Counter-Strike 2

    Holding steady at the top, this free-to-play shooter continues to dominate the charts. With its refined mechanics and strategic depth, it appeals to both competitive gamers and newcomers alike.

    2. Dota 2

    Moving up five positions, this iconic MOBA game remains a staple in the gaming community. Its deep strategic gameplay and vibrant esports scene continue to draw in dedicated players.

    3. Steam Deck

    Climbing one position, the Steam Deck continues to gain popularity. This versatil

    4.

    5.

    6.

    7.

    8.

    9.

    10.

    閱讀更多 »
  8. Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    Lazy Gamer's Guide to 2024 Steam Sales and Fests in the Second Half : Themed Game Festivals, Autumn & Winter Sales, and Steam Next Fest Schedule Announced

    It's already June 2024, and with the first half of the year nearly over, Steam has delivered a plethora of discounted games and exciting sales events. Of course, various themed "Game Festivals" and "Next Fest" offering free demos won't be missing in the second half of the year either.

    Recently, Valve announced the full schedule of all major seasonal sales, themed sales (Game Festivals), and Next Fest events for the latter half of 2024. Make sure to save these important dates so you don't miss any chance to snag games at great prices!

    Here are the dates for Steam's second half sales events, as officially announced by Steam (all times are in Pacific Time):

    June:

    July:

    August:

    September:

    October:

    November:

    • Cooking Fest: November 11 - 18
    • Steam Autumn Sale (major seasonal sale): November 27 - December 4

    December:

    • Steam Winter Sale (major seasonal sale
    • ...
    閱讀更多 »
  9. Star Citizen's Developer Banishes Over 600 Accounts for Exploiting Bugs to Disrupt In-Game Economy

    Star Citizen's Developer Banishes Over 600 Accounts for Exploiting Bugs to Disrupt In-Game Economy

    Cloud Imperium Games, the developer of Star Citizen, has recently disciplined over 600 players for manipulating multiple game glitches, threatening the game's stability and negatively affecting the in-game economy.

    Will 'Soulcrusher' Leverett, Director of Player Relations for Star Citizen, touched upon the issue of aUEC bugs and account suspensions in an official statement. He announced the successful completion of the investigation into several glitches in the game besides the suspension of above 600 violating player accounts. The multiple aUEC bugs in version 3.23.1a have also been rectified.

    Furthermore, Leverett noted that these glitches are commonplace during the development phase. He views them as a byproduct of open development approach which involves closely working with the community. He encouraged players' endeavors to identify, test, and report these bugs. However, he also stressed that the company would not tolerate any misuse of these bugs for personal gain once identifi

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  10. Final Fantasy 14 Director, Naoki Yoshida, Expresses Interest in Launching the Game on the Forthcoming Nintendo Console

    Final Fantasy 14 Director, Naoki Yoshida, Expresses Interest in Launching the Game on the Forthcoming Nintendo Console

    Nintendo is gearing up for an announcement regarding its new generation gaming console, expected to take place before March 2025. The news is certainly a boon to game developers globally. Naoki Yoshida, the director of Square Enix's 'Final Fantasy 14' series, took the opportunity of a recent video game media interview to share his perspective on this development.



    Yoshida expressed his desire for players to experience 'Final Fantasy 14' across different devices within the same gaming universe. He mentioned that they have been in negotiations with Microsoft for the integration of the game onto the Xbox platform, which has finally come to fruition.

    Regarding the porting of 'Final Fantasy 14' to the forthcoming Nintendo console, Yoshida showed a strong positive inclination. He stated: "We will continue to strive towards this goal, with hopes of achieving it someday."

    However, Yoshida was honest about the numerous obstacles that still lay in the path of success, cautioning players no

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