The creator of DayZ has launched a scathing critique of Valve’s continued use of loot boxes in Counter-Strike 2. Dean Hall argues the gaming giant faces insufficient scrutiny for gambling mechanics that persist despite industry backlash.
A satirical take on hardcore extraction shooters has become Steam’s unexpected success story. Escape from Duckov sold half a million copies over its launch weekend while achieving remarkable concurrent player numbers that rival established gaming titans.
A feathered parody game has taken Steam by storm, with reports indicating that Escape from Duckov has surpassed 500,000 sales since its October 16 launch. According to sources, the game achieved a peak of 173,394 concurrent players over the weekend, making it the sixth most-played title on Valve’s platform. This places the duck-themed extraction shooter ahead of numerous established franchises and behind only five other games in current popularity rankings.
