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PC gamers and Steam customers are "a really bright spot" as the games industry struggles with pricing and sustainability, analyst says: "We can look at an audience that's excited to try new things"
- Analyst says PC gaming and Steam are a bright spot as prices rise and the market tightens.
- Piscatella credits PC and Steam audiences for willingness to try new things at lower prices.
- He notes the Steam audience often accepts lower-priced titles and may refund if unused.
- The interview describes a shift from tentpole AAA to smaller, sustainable titles.
- The piece cites 2025 patterns and 2026 outlook as evidence of Steam’s potential.
- Piscatella highlights ongoing industry pressures like mergers and rising costs.
- The article points to PC-first strategy shifts as a market response.
- The interview mentions Steam as a factor in domestic and global growth for PC gaming.
- The piece highlights optimism that Steam can sustain a diverse set of titles.
- The interview notes a positive take on indie and discovery-led titles on Steam.
- The article underscores a broader market crunch while presenting PC as a growth area.
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