Steam Summer Sale Traffic, Major Developers Cut Teams, and Remakes on the Rise
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In this episode of Digital Coffee Gaming Brew, host Brett Deister covers a range of topics including the release of Civilization 7 update 1.2.0.2, which adds steam workshop support and new advanced game options, Microsoft's planned layoffs in the Xbox division, the issues with the Steam Summer Sale, and a new PVE mode in Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2. Brett also discusses the significant layoffs and restructuring occurring in the gaming industry, highlights notable deals in the Steam Summer Sale, and touches on updates in Dune: Awakening. The episode concludes with a reflection on the state of AAA gaming and the rise of indie games.
3 Fun Facts:
- Civilization 7 just got Steam Workshop support, letting players easily find and install mods directly from Steam.
- Warhammer 40K Space Marine 2 introduced a new PvE "Siege Mode," where teams fight endless waves to defend an Imperial Fortress.
- The Steam Summer Sale is live with big discounts, but heavy traffic at launch made the store tough to access for many gamers.
Key Themes:
- Civilization 7 update and community response
- Industry-wide layoffs, especially at Microsoft
- Turmoil and downsizing in gaming studios
- Steam Summer Sale and major discounts
- Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 new modes
- Dune Awakening PvE/PvP gameplay changes
- The rise and impact of indie games
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