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Epic Games Will Launch a Store to Compete With Steam

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Let’s be real here, ladies and gentlemen. Steam has a lot of issues when it comes to being a good storefront that communicates with gamers. Not only that but thanks to Steam Direct opening the floodgates we also have an influx of bad games swarming the storefront. This has been going without issue for Valve because they didn’t really have a good enough competitor until now.

Epic Games has recently made headlines because of the fact that they will open a new storefront that will be competing against Steam. The name of the storefront will be Epic Game Store. In it, it’s expected to have an ample selection of third-party games. Of course, another factor to take in is the fact that it will use Epic Games’ very own launcher as well.

So, what makes this different from Steam? You might ask. Well, for one, it’s actually friendlier towards developers. The very first thing anyone will notice is that the revenue stream from Epic Games will be the most attractive of the bunch (No doubt because they already make tons of cash from the success of Fortnite).

You see, developers usually have a 30% revenue cut for wherever store they apply to. This doesn’t just hold true for Steam but it also is a thing on storefronts from other companies like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft. Well, Epic Games Store allows developers to take 88% of the revenue they make while they only take 12%.

That’s not all, either. Epic Games will also cover the 5% additional commission expenses for using the Unreal Engine. In other words, if you use the Epic Games Storefront to develop games, you’ll get 88% of the revenue you get, no questions asked and no strings attached.

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Epic also plans to launch a Support-A-Creator program, which connects developers to YouTubers, streamers, etc. These developers can share a percentage of their revenue with video producers who make content about their game, with Epic covering the jumpstart costs for the first five percent.

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Recruited Since Last Month: More Than Eight Million Helldivers 2 Players

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The relentless force of Helldivers 2 shows no signs of slowing down, as recent reports indicate that Arrowhead Games Studios, the Swedish developer behind the game, has sold over eight million copies since its release on both PS5 and PC just last month.

According to TD Cowen analyst Doug Creutz (thanks, VGC), who spoke to Bloomberg, it is believed that the game has exceeded expectations in terms of performance. It’s amazing how word-of-mouth buzz and the unconventional guerilla marketing strategy keep driving up recruitment numbers week after week. Arrowhead’s studio motto, “A game for everyone is a game for no one,” reflects their unwavering commitment to their unique internal design philosophy.

It appears that the PC community has recently surpassed the PlayStation fanbase in terms of player numbers and platform preference. However, thanks to crossplay, both groups continue to benefit from the growing popularity of gaming. Although it’s not particularly thrilling to see yet another service game achieve rapid success, the hardcore nature of Helldivers 2 fills us with optimism for Sony’s ongoing live gaming endeavors. We anticipate dedicating ourselves to the defense of Super Earth for many years to come.

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Exciting news for gamers! A wide selection of PS5 and PS4 games are now available at discounted prices, but only for this weekend

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Don’t miss out on this limited-time opportunity to grab some amazing titles at a fraction of their original cost. Sony clearly understands the potential of the PS Store, as it consistently adds a plethora of new titles every week. This allows for future opportunities to offer discounts and promotions on these games. It’s evident that sales are consistently growing each month, with the introduction of time-limited weekend offers in addition to the usual sale events.

This weekend brings another round of exciting deals, with significant discounts on several popular PS5 and PS4 games. For instance, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is now available for £35.99/$35.99, while DiRT 5 Year One Edition can be purchased for just £14.79/$15.99.

Here are a few other standout moments we noticed:

Hurry up and make your decision before the offers expire on March 19th. Don’t miss out on your chance to snag some great deals. For a comprehensive list of all the latest offers, make sure to visit this page. And don’t forget to share your purchases with us in the comments section below!

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Geoff Keighley’s Summer Game Fest on 7th June keeps the spirit of E3 alive

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E3 is long gone, but that doesn’t mean we won’t have any exciting video game events this summer. Geoff Keighley, the host, has just revealed that the highly anticipated Summer Game Fest event is making a comeback on Friday, June 7th, at 5 PT/5 p.m. ET/10 p.m. BST. The event will be streamed live from the YouTube Theatre in glamorous Los Angeles.

In a recent tweet, Keighley assured his followers that a large number of fans will be present at the event, both in person and online. He expressed excitement about the upcoming cross-platform showcase, where the future of video games will be unveiled. Presumably, PlayStation and other gaming companies will have their own separate livestreams. However, Sony has a tendency to support Summer Game Fest, so it’s worth keeping an eye out for any announcements from them.

If you’re thinking of going, tickets will be available for purchase starting on Tuesday, May 7th. It’s definitely an event worth noting on your calendar. So, what are your expectations for this year’s Summer Game Fest? Feel free to share your dream announcements in the comments section below.

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