PC Platforms & Stores

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PC Platforms & Stores is the broad editorial home for PC Platforms and Stores, operating system layer and distribution client, bringing related subjects into one coherent area. By linking account identity, cloud save and refund rule, the structure supports comparison without collapsing separate products or mechanics.
News, analysis, reviews and guidance belong here when Epic Games Store, Steam Machine or storefront ecosystem is central to the section-level question. Windows PC and mod delivery provide further context for comparing approaches, consequences and player expectations. Narrower pages retain the exact definitions, leaving PC Platforms & Stores to guide readers across the field without becoming a catch-all tag.

Light No Fire Climbs Steam Wishlists as Hello Games Holds Back Marketing

Hello Games is keeping Light No Fire largely under wraps, with the studio opting out of major showcases as the game becomes one of Steam's most wishlisted titles. The developer says further marketing is unnecessary at this stage

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ReStory recoups budget in 12 hours and hits $3 million in sales

ReStory, a new indie game set in mid-2000s Tokyo, has rapidly surpassed its development costs and reached $3 million in sales within days of launch, with strong player reviews on Steam

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Valve Warns Steam Deck Owners of Data Breach After CEVA Attack

Valve has started alerting Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Controller buyers in Europe to a data breach that may have exposed personal details, following a cyberattack on its logistics partner

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Moonlighter free on Steam for limited time ahead of Moonlighter 2 release

Digital Run is making Moonlighter available at no cost on Steam from 5 to 9 August, giving players a chance to experience the original action-RPG before Moonlighter 2 leaves early access on 2 September

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Steam Joke Game Sells $1.3 Million Before Refund Wave Hits

A satirical Steam game priced at $200 briefly generated over $1.3 million in sales before the vast majority of buyers refunded their purchases, exposing quirks in the platform's refund and points systems

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Angel Guardian demo launches on Steam with Twitch viewer integration

Corgee Inc. has released a public demo for Angel Guardian during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, offering players a first look at its 90s anime-inspired sci-fi action and optional Twitch integration that lets viewers influence gameplay in real time

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Hololive Dreams Launches with 150 Songs and 50 VTubers on Mobile and PC

Hololive Dreams has arrived on iOS, Android and PC, blending rhythm gameplay with RPG progression and featuring over 150 tracks and 54 hololive VTubers as playable characters, aiming to broaden the appeal of rhythm games

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Thimbleweed Park 2 Announced for PC, Mac and Linux with 2028 Release Target

Ron Gilbert has officially revealed Thimbleweed Park 2, a sequel to the acclaimed 2017 adventure, now in development for PC, Mac and Linux with a planned launch in early 2028. Key original team members are returning for this self-published project

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BLUE REFLECTION Quartet launches on PlayStation, Switch and PC

KOEI TECMO and Gust have released BLUE REFLECTION Quartet, bringing all four series entries together in a single digital collection for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2 and Windows PC via Steam

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Capcom Reports 93% of Game Sales Are Now Digital in 2026

Capcom's latest financial report reveals that digital sales now account for over 93% of its game sales, raising new questions about the future of physical discs as the industry shifts towards digital-first distribution

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Unveils Phoenix Cyclops as First DLC

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls has announced Phoenix Cyclops as its first Year 1 DLC character and released its opening movie at San Diego Comic-Con 2026, offering new details on post-launch content and the game's visual direction

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Virtua Fighter Crossroads Revealed as Franchise Shifts to Story-Driven Design

Virtua Fighter Crossroads has been officially unveiled by Sega, promising a new narrative focus, fresh characters and a setting ten years after previous entries, but key gameplay details remain unconfirmed

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Valve's Steam AI Disclosure Policy Divides Developers and Industry Leaders

Valve's decision to require AI use disclosures for all games on Steam has triggered debate among developers and industry figures, with some supporting transparency and others warning of unfair consequences for creators

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