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The Steam Awards 2026: New Categories, Nomination Dates and Voting Details

The Steam Awards 2026: New Categories, Nomination Dates and Voting Details

Gaming
Credit: Steam Valve has officially unveiled the first details of The Steam Awards 2026, confirming new award categories, the return of fan-favourite nominations, and the schedule for this year’s community voting. The upcoming edition will also mark the 10th anniversary of the popular gaming awards. One of the biggest additions is a special category called “Hall of Fame of the Hall of Fame”, which will allow Steam users to choose their favourite title from previous Game of the Year winners. It brings together some of the most celebrated games in the history of the awards. Valve has also introduced another new category, “This Is My Job Now”, dedicated to games that keep players so engaged that they feel like a second job. Meanwhile, two familiar categories are making a ...
World of Warcraft: Forever Breaks All-Time Player Records at Launch

World of Warcraft: Forever Breaks All-Time Player Records at Launch

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Credit: Blizzard Entertainment Blizzard Entertainment has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Forever has achieved the biggest launch in the history of the legendary MMORPG franchise, setting a new record for peak concurrent players. The release has also attracted more returning players than any previous launch in the game’s history. The announcement marks a major moment for World of Warcraft, a franchise that has remained one of the most recognisable names in online gaming for more than two decades. Blizzard confirms record-breaking launch Following the launch of WoW: Forever on November 4, 2026, Blizzard announced that the new version had surpassed every previous World of Warcraft release in terms of peak concurrent players. According to the developer, the launch also brough...
GTA VI Pre-Orders Hit $751 Million Before Release

GTA VI Pre-Orders Hit $751 Million Before Release

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Credit: Rockstar Games The gaming industry has seen plenty of successful launches, but GTA VI is setting a remarkable benchmark before players have even had the chance to explore Vice City. According to estimates from analytics firm Sensor Tower, reported on November 3–4, 2026, the game has accumulated approximately 7.71 million digital pre-orders across PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, generating an estimated $751 million in revenue. These figures are not officially confirmed by Rockstar Games or its parent company, Take-Two Interactive. Nevertheless, they offer a striking indication of the demand surrounding one of the most anticipated video games in history. PlayStation accounts for the majority of GTA VI pre-orders The platform breakdown reveals a considerable advanta...
The Surge Trailer and Release Date: Gameplay, Story & Details

The Surge Trailer and Release Date: Gameplay, Story & Details

Gaming
Credit: 11 bit studios The Surge is a sci-fi action RPG developed by Deck13 Interactive and published by Focus Home Interactive. Set in a dark, dystopian future, the game combines challenging combat, futuristic technology and a mysterious industrial setting. The Surge – Official Trailer The official trailers introduce players to the dangerous world of CREO, a powerful corporation originally created to help reverse the effects of climate change. However, a catastrophic incident turns the facility into a nightmare filled with malfunctioning robots, hostile employees and dangerous artificial intelligence. The March 2017 trailer, titled Stronger, Faster, Tougher, puts the spotlight on intense combat and the game’s unique dismemberment mechanics. Players can target individual e...