Steam users have collectively amassed £14bn worth of unplayed games, according to new research from PCGN and SteamIDFinder. This staggering amount is equivalent to the gross domestic product of Nicaragua.
Unplayed Games: A Growing Phenomenon
The research, based on an analysis of 73 million accounts in the SteamIDFinder database that are set to public, reveals that users have spent £1.4bn on games they have never played. Extrapolating this data to all Steam accounts suggests that the total value of unplayed games across the platform is £14bn.
If you’re curious about the exact value of unplayed games in your own library, you can visit SteamIDFinder to find out.
Valve's New Features
Valve, the company behind Steam, has recently introduced new background gameplay recording and sharing features to enhance the platform. These features, currently in beta, include:
- Background Recording Mode: Allows users to record gameplay continuously in the background.
- On-Demand Recording Mode: Enables players to start recording at any moment during gameplay.
- Timeline Feature: Provides a visual timeline of recorded gameplay, making it easier to navigate through footage.
- Player-Added Event Markers: Lets users mark significant events during gameplay for easy reference later.
- Lightweight Editing Tools: Offers basic editing capabilities directly within the Steam platform.
These new features aim to provide a more immersive and interactive experience for Steam users, potentially encouraging them to explore their extensive libraries of unplayed games.
