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Steam's AI Label Costs Developers Up to 60% in Sales
A statistical study by Game Oracle quantifies it plainly: adding an AI disclosure badge to a Steam page results in a sharp drop in positive reviews and an estimated loss of up to 60% in potential sales. This is no longer forum speculation—it's a measurable market signal. For studios banking on generative AI to cut production costs, the commercial hit may far exceed any savings gained.
Galaxies Showcase 2026: The 5 Announcements That Actually Matter
Over 40 games in a single night—that's the bet Galaxies Showcase is making, one of the independent events trying to carve out space in an already packed gaming calendar. Between ambitious projects and forgettable trailers, we've separated the wheat from the chaff. Here's what actually stood out at this 2026 edition and why a few titles deserve your immediate attention.
Home Safety Hotline: Analog Horror Heads to the Big Screen
Michael Matthews, director of Love and Monsters, is bringing Home Safety Hotline to theaters. Night Signal Entertainment's analog horror puzzle game, released in 2023, trades its retro interfaces and nightmarish creatures for a live-action adaptation. A risky bet for a game whose entire power rests on aesthetics firmly rooted in the video game medium. Hollywood keeps eyeing indie horror titles, and this time, a truly singular game is heading to the chopping block.