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The best games we played at PAX West 2024: Monster Hunter, Infinity Nikki, and more

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   The best games we played at PAX West 2024: Monster Hunter, Infinity Nikki, and more atOptions = { 'key' : '4651bba66c778fffe15f165cf76fee8d', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 60, 'width' : 468, 'params' : {} };  /div> By  Justin Koreis  and  Jess Reyes  Updated September 6, 2024 9:50AM Bandai Namco Entertainment America Seattle was once again the center of the gaming world as PAX West 2024 took over the Emerald City. Players, developers, and cosplayers galore met to play the biggest upcoming titles, meet new friends, and party deep into the night. Digital Trends was there (on our best behavior, of course) to uncover the most promising upcoming games that you should have your eye on. Whether it’s the biggest franchises or the smallest hidden gems, we looked high and low, on and off the show floor, to create this list of the can’t-miss games. atOptions = { 'key' : '3a5ccb19b139215c047647d9f85fd27a', 'f...

Two game devs launch SteamTrender, free tool for exploring and analyzing key Steam trends by user tags

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   Two game devs launch SteamTrender, free tool for exploring and analyzing key Steam trends by user tags Published by Evgeny Obedkov: atOptions = { 'key' : 'f1240884188edb7923cd9952d6d8985a', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; span> Tags: Steam , SteamTrender The more tools, the better! A new analytics service called SteamTrender has emerged to help developers and data enthusiasts better navigate Valve’s ever-expanding game platform. SteamTrender  was developed by Lev Kobelev, product analyst at MY.GAMES, with the help of Alex Barabanov, lead game designer at indie team Sad Cat Studios. The latter is currently working on the upcoming 2.5D cyberpunk action game Replaced. The service uses tags that each Steam game has to analyze the popularity of various genres and explore key trends on the platform. According to Kobelev and Barabanov, “this allows us to better understand current au...

The Future of Social Media and Gaming: Predictions and Trends

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  The Future of Social Media and Gaming: Predictions and Trends; atOptions = { 'key' : '0602b2e2aca57e48da47598988b3ba41', 'format' : 'iframe', 'height' : 90, 'width' : 728, 'params' : {} }; /div> Image The world of social media and gaming is evolving at lightning speed. You may have noticed that your favorite platforms and games are becoming more intertwined than ever before. Social media isn’t just for sharing memes and keeping up with friends anymore—it’s becoming a hub for immersive experiences, blending seamlessly with the gaming universe. /p> If you’ve ever found yourself scrolling through your feed only to be pulled into a live-streamed game or considering trying your luck on a  legal PA casino  app, you’re already part of this transformation. But what does the future hold? Let’s dive into some exciting predictions and trends that are set to shape the landscape of social media and gaming. atOptions = { 'key' :...