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Valve issues a major update for Deadlock, propelling it to the top of Steam charts and breaking its concurrent player record

According to IGN, Valve has issued a huge update to its in-development MOBA hero shooter Deadlock, propelling it to the top of Steam’s most-played games chart.

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Valve issues a major update for Deadlock, propelling it to the top of Steam charts and breaking its concurrent player record
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What all reports share

  1. 01Valve released a huge update for Deadlock.
  2. 02Deadlock is described as an in-development MOBA hero shooter.
  3. 03The update propelled Deadlock to the top of Steam’s most-played games chart.

Where the coverage differs

  • United Kingdom: Notes that the game is not fully released or accessible to many, yet the update drives playtime.
  • United States: Highlights the update's impact on Steam rankings and record concurrent players.

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The framing spectrum

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How each country tells it

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Typical headline, translated
Eurogamer: Valve's Deadlock update makes it one of Steam's most-played games despite not releasing yet
Emphasises

Notes that the game is not fully released or accessible to many, yet the update drives playtime.

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