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Starfield: The Celestial Phenomenon of Gaming In the ever-evolving cosmos of gaming, one celestial body has recently emerged as a blazing star, outshining even the giants of the industry. Bethesda Game Studios' much-anticipated space exploration game, "Starfield," has taken the gaming world by storm, breaking records and setting a new standard for early access success. In this cosmic journey through the phenomenon that is "Starfield," we delve into its astounding achievements and what it means for the gaming landscape. A Supernova of Viewer Interest "Starfield" isn't just a game; it's a cosmic event that has left an indelible mark on platforms like Twitch and Steam. Even before its official release, this game has garnered unprecedented attention. At its peak, "Starfield" attracted an astronomical 440,223 peak viewers on Twitch, solidifying its position as the most-viewed category. The game has consistently held an average of around 196,000 viewers, surpassing stalwarts like Grand Theft Auto V and League of Legends, and trailing only behind the "Just Chatting" category. Influential Twitch streamers like Shroud, CohhCarnage, and AnnieFuchsia have been at the helm, pulling in colossal viewership numbers as they navigate the uncharted frontier of space. Exploring the Cosmos, One Planet at a Time One brave streamer, known as Jabo, has embarked on a Herculean mission within "Starfield"—to visit each of its over 1,000 planets. If you're familiar with Jabo's challenge runs in other Bethesda games, you'd recognize him as the perfect candidate for this audacious undertaking. Stellar Steam Performance The success story doesn't end on Twitch; "Starfield" has also made waves on Steam. According to SteamDB, the game is among the most-played titles on the platform, boasting a peak of 248,632 concurrent players. It's important to note that these numbers are exclusively for those who purchased the Premium Edition, priced at $100/£85.99 per copy. As the game becomes officially available for Xbox and standard edition buyers on PC, we can expect these figures to skyrocket like a SpaceX launch. Gameplay That Defies Gravity While "Starfield" has received mixed reviews, with some critics expressing concerns about the storyline and the game's vastness, the overall sentiment leans toward the positive. Phrases like "interstellar playground exceeding all expectations" have been used to describe it. Remarkably, for a Bethesda game, it has been surprisingly less plagued by bugs than anticipated. Even on Metacritic, the holy grail of gamer sentiment, "Starfield" outshines previous titles like "Fallout 4," despite occasional debates about framerates and platform availability. Galactic Cultural Resonance "Starfield" has achieved cultural resonance that transcends mere gaming. Within the first three days of its early access period, the game accumulated a staggering 14.1 million hours watched on Twitch. To put this in perspective, it left stalwarts like GTA V and League of Legends in cosmic dust, with each garnering just shy of 10 million and 9.2 million hours watched, respectively. The Cosmic Clash of Gaming Titans So, what does this meteoric rise mean for the gaming landscape? "Starfield's" monumental early access debut has set the stage for a colossal showdown in this year's Game of the Year deliberations. With other gaming behemoths like "Baldur's Gate 3" and "The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom" in the fray, the battle for gaming supremacy promises to be an epic galactic showdown. As the countdown to its official launch on September 6, available for PC and Xbox Series S/X, continues, it's evident that Bethesda might have another timeless classic in their hands. If the early hype is any indication, "Starfield" is poised to become a celestial body in the gaming universe, destined to shine brightly for years to come. With "Forza Motorsport" set to release next month, Xbox is on the cusp of enjoying one of its most successful two-month spans in recent memory, if not ever. Also Read:

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