Archive - The GameDiscoverCo newsletter

Does your Steam demo CCU ‘predict’ your game’s success?

We’ve got data. Unsurprisingly. Also: lots of news & new GameDiscoverCo Show.

Sep 8 • Simon Carless

August 2026’s top new PC & console games, revealed...

Also: just an avalanche of news, and this week’s top Steam debuts.

Sep 4 • Simon Carless

What are the top new games of Gamescom 2026?

We look at GDCo Pro’s wishlist leaderboards. Also: new GameDiscoverCo Show & lotsa news..

Sep 1 • Simon Carless

August 2026

Hearth & Hamlet’s ~100k & the rise of the bite-sized clicker...

Also: news news news, and Steam’s new games this week

Aug 28 • Simon Carless

How have the genres of hit PC games changed since 2021?

We got data! Also: lots of discovery news & the newest GameDiscoverCo Show.

Aug 25 • Simon Carless

Will Big Walk’s 1m+ sales usher in a ‘co-op only’ game era?

And why was it a hit? Also: the latest discovery news & this week on Steam...

Aug 21 • Simon Carless

Are Steam players of particular genres less accepting of AI?

Also in the mix: latest GameDiscoverCo show & lots of news.

Aug 18 • Simon Carless

How Iron Nest sold >250k copies in less than 3 days...

Also: a whole chunk of discovery news & this week's big Steam debuts.

Aug 14 • Simon Carless

Putting your game in a showcase? 5 key Qs to ask...

We have opinions on that. Also: lots of discovery news & the latest GDCo Show...

Aug 11 • Simon Carless

Game discovery lessons from 30 years (!) in the biz

Says... me, on an anniversary. Also: lots of news & this week on Steam.

Aug 7 • Simon Carless

Reminder: if you're too busy to read us, the GameDiscoverCo Show is for you!

We're putting this front and center, in case you missed it...

Aug 5 • Simon Carless

July 2026's top new PC & console games, revealed...

Also: a whole bunch of game discovery news, inc. trending unreleased Steam games.

Aug 4 • Simon Carless

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