Daily Gaming Briefing: Gears of War E-Day, PS5 Tech, and Steam Revenue
Today's highlights include a strong critical reception for Gears of War E-Day, new AI upscaling technology for the base PS5, and record-breaking financial growth for Steam.
Gears of War E-Day Returns to Form
The latest entry in the Gears of War franchise, E-Day, has launched to positive reception. Critics highlight that the game successfully captures the visceral, high-intensity combat the series is known for.
The campaign features familiar mechanics, including brutal melee encounters and tactical cover-based firefights, proving that the classic formula remains effective for modern players.
New AI Upscaling Tech Coming to Base PS5
Sony is bringing AI-driven upscaling technology, known as QSSR, to the standard PlayStation 5 console. This feature was previously associated primarily with the PS5 Pro hardware.
Upcoming titles Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost of Yotei are confirmed as the first games to utilize this new upscaling capability on the base model.
Steam Revenue and MMO Market Trends
Alinea Analytics reports that Steam is on track to exceed $20 billion in yearly revenue for the first time following a record-breaking September.
In the MMO space, Aion 2 is seeing significant momentum ahead of its worldwide release. The title has already climbed high on Steam's most-played charts, with founders' packs showing strong sales performance.
Sources
- Gears of War E-Day campaign review - turns out you can teach old Cogs new tricks (eurogamer.net)
- "AI upscaling is coming to PS5": Sony's base console is getting its own version of a PS5 Pro feature (gamesradar.com)
- After a record-breaking September, 'it's safe to say Steam's yearly revenue will blow past $20B for the first time' (pcgamer.com)
- Aion 2's imminent worldwide release could be huge as early access founders' packs outsell major games, and player numbers soar (eurogamer.net)