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Steam has reportedly made Valve more money in the first half of 2026 than it did in all of 2020 – $11.1 billion and counting

Valve is notably not selling the Steam Machine at a loss

GamesRadar

Steam sales reportedly topped $11 billion during H1 2026 due to shifting trends — staggering growth driven by influx of Chinese players and booming legacy catalogues

Steam made an estimated $11.1 billion in revenue in the first six months of 2026, according to estimates from research firm Alinea Analytics. That's more than it did in the entire pandemic-ridden year of 2020. In fact, even last year's holiday season made 8% less money than H1 2026, making…

Tom’s Hardware

PlayStation's PC ports have reportedly generated nearly double the revenue of Xbox's PS5 ports but Sony is still quitting Steam

According to Alinea Analytics, PlayStation's PC ports have generated nearly twice the revenue of Xbox's PS5 releases. While Sony's strategy began earlier and includes more titles, the figures highlight the different approaches both companies are taking as they expand beyond their traditional platforms.

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Sony pulling back from PC also means it's pulling back from China

Thanks to restrictive import regulations, console gaming never took off in China the way PC and mobile have.

PC Gamer

GTA 5 is still selling millions a year, letting Rockstar do whatever it wants with GTA 6: analyst estimates 1.8 million just on PS5 in 2026

Rockstar's built a runway other developers can only dream of

GamesRadar

Starfield's sales on PlayStation 5 make me wonder why Xbox even bothered... was this worth devaluing exclusivity?

Reported Starfield sales on PS5 suggest a slower start than expected, raising questions about Xbox’s multiplatform strategy and whether moving away from exclusivity impacts hardware value.

Windows Central

Crimson Desert has made around $200 million on its 4 million copies sold, analyst estimates, and PlayStation 5 sales account for almost half of that

But Pearl Abyss hasn't pocketed all of it

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Steam’s most‑wishlisted games reveal an unexpected frontrunner — and Xbox Game Studios is holding strong

Alinea Analytics estimates reveal Subnautica 2 as the most wishlisted game releasing in 2026 on Steam with 3.8 million wishlists, followed by Forza Horizon 6 and Resident Evil Requiem, both showing strong pre-release momentum.

Windows Central

Helldivers 2 surged on Xbox at launch — before PlayStation’s larger install base drove stronger long-term sales for its breakout hit

New Alinea Analytics estimates show Helldivers 2 thriving on both platforms, with Xbox momentum colliding with PlayStation’s longer, slower sales curve.

Windows Central

PlayStation might be massively outselling Xbox hardware, but user engagement may tell a different story — Why even Sony can't ignore Xbox's shooter audience

Data from Alinea suggests that Xbox "shooter box" stereotypes may be real, as Xbox and PlayStation hit neck and neck on some games despite user base disparities.

Windows Central

Estimates peg Valve as a capitalism fusion reactor, making such ungodly money per employee that it's no wonder Gabe Newell bought all those yachts and the whole damn yacht company

But bear in mind estimates are all we have to go off until an accountant leaves Valve's books in a bar.

PC Gamer

Silksong is crushing Hollow Knight sales with 6 million downloads after 4 weeks, analyst reports – 4 million on Steam alone

That is a lot of bench tax money

GamesRadar

Helldivers 2 performance on Xbox challenges fanboy assumptions — what’s behind the sales surge?

A disproportionately high attach rate and Xbox's long-established shooter-oriented audience may be contributing to Helldivers 2's PlayStation success story.

Windows Central

Curtis Stone: ‘My most cringeworthy run-in with a celebrity? Juliette Lewis, on the toilet’

The Australian chef and TV presenter on improvising soup for Paul McCartney, his hatred for yoga pants, and his top tip for cooking the perfect steak

The Guardian - AU

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7 Restaurants Where the Service Is So Good, It Feels Suspicious

Have you ever dined somewhere and felt like the staff was reading your mind? Some restaurants take restaurant service to a level that borders on the uncanny. You might find your water glass refilled before you even notice it’s half empty, or your server anticipating your needs with almost psychic…

The Guardian - UK

Love, Charlie: The Rise and Fall of Chef Charlie Trotter review – kitchen tyrant’s story

Celebrity chef who took Chicago by storm in the 90s and noughties, but at a price, in solid if slightly unsatisfying documentary

Chicago Tribune

Can ChatGPT review restaurants? One food critic tests it out.

CHICAGO — Before I was a food critic for the Chicago Tribune, I spent 15 years writing, cooking and, most importantly, eating as much as I could. To review a restaurant these days, I visit multiple times, read any books that might be helpful, and spend hours crafting a review…

ABC News

WA charity shops run low on stock as local governments and others remove donation bins

Clothing donation bins are disappearing from Perth streets and that's bad news for charity shops and the people who rely on them.

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Chicago Tribune

Chicago’s top fungi guy is out to save the world, one beautiful mushroom at a time

CHICAGO — Contrary to what his profession might lead you to believe, Joe Weber hasn’t always been obsessed with mushrooms.

Benzinga

10 Most Expensive Restaurant Meals In The US: Can Anyone Spare $950 For Sushi?

Is there a dining experience worth $950? Per person? The answer is yes for gourmands and adventurous diners with wallets that haven’t seen any crypto-like wallet downturn. There are a plethora of restaurants serving up sublime, savory and so-pretty-you-don’t-want-to-eat-it — but will take photos for Instagram — meals that make…

Chicago Sun-Times

MAP: Here’s where to find all of Chicago’s Michelin-starred restaurants

Looking to sample the finest restaurants in Chicago? Here’s your ultimate guide.

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago restaurants honored with 2022 Michelin stars; Alinea retains top status

Michelin stars are a coveted honor—the highest in the culinary industry—for restaurants around the world.

Benzinga

Investing App Alinea Launches Cryptocurrency Capabilities

Alinea announced the launch of cryptocurrency capabilities. The development comes as the smart investing app targeted at younger generations looks to align users’ diverse preferences with a wider array of investment opportunities.

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