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Steam Biz Development Director – “We have 20 million users”
In an exclusive interview with GamesIndustry.Biz, Valve’s Jason Holtman revealed Steam currently has 20 million connected users with a reach in 21 languages. When asked about their current market share, Holtman declined to reveal those numbers but mentioned they believe they are the market leader, which no one really doubts. Part of that success has [...]
Stardock CEO Estimates Size of PC Digital Distribution Market
On September 10, 2009 Gamasutra revealed that in an interview Stardock CEO Brad Wardell estimated that digital distribution roughly accounts for 25% of the overall PC market. Wardell further estimated that will double in a year or 2. No further information was given as to the source of these estimates although Wardell has extensive contacts [...]
Get Games Joins the List of Digital Distribution Platforms
Get Games, a project launched behind Eurogamer executive Rupert Loman and Mastertonic chairman Andy Payne, went live yesterday at GetGamesGo.com. Although there isn’t much there yet, the site promises more titles in the coming weeks. Initial prices on Serious Sam reflect British pricing in pounds and probable strategy to only focus on the UK or [...]
Dell Announces Alienware PCs will be Bundled With Steam
Steam is announcing that Dell has announced all of its Alienware comps (desktops and laoptops) will come pre-installed with Valve’s Steam digitial distribution application along with a free copy of Portal. This is another win for Steam to extend their lead in the digital distribution market among gamers who form the majority of Alienware purchases. [...]
Atari Launches New Site With Digital Downloads, Free Online Games
Atari has relaunched its Atari.com property with the ability to buy their published titles directly from them in digital download form. Hits include Champions Online, Rollercoaster Tycoon 3 Platinum and the Neverwinter Nights series. Games can also be purchased in physical format and shipped to the customer. After closer inspection it looks like Atari has [...]