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Waves developer blogs postmortem

You might have overlooked twin-stick shooter Waves – its sole developer, Rob Hale, considers that a distinct possibility. Publishing its postmortem on his blog/developer log, Squid in a Box, with it additionally running on Gamasutra, Hale offers an insightful commentary into what contributed to his game’s modest success and what kept it from breaking out enormously.

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Valve tweaks and clarifies AI disclosure rules for Steam

Developers don't have to disclose 'AI powered tools,' but do need to disclose two other categories of gen-AI use.

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Rebel_Scum2h ago

That is a good change. Using AI just for code shouldn’t require disclosure.

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Steam Machine Verified requirements will have 'fewer constraints' than Steam Deck, says Valve

Valve says earning a "Steam Machine Verified" badge will face fewer requirements than on the Steam Deck.

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Yi-Long2d ago

Just offer us an option to block specific publishers, and other spam-crap in the store.

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Steam Sets New Concurrent User Record Surpassing 42 Million

Steam reaches a new milestone with over 42 million concurrent users, setting a record peak in early 2026 and reinforcing its dominance in PC gaming.

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