Steam is testing a new feature called Personal Calendar that could make it much easier for users to find games they're interested in. The new addition to Steam is available for users to test now.
With thousands of games launched each year, there is no shortage of options for players, and there are likely to be many that can appeal to them. However, this can also have some disadvantages, as the large amount can be difficult to navigate. This new tool from Steam can help alleviate some of the problems.
Steam Labs introduces personalized calendar for game recommendations
Steam has now revealed the Personal Calendar feature, which is currently a Steam Labs experiment. This calendar is special, as it only features game releases that Steam thinks the player would be interested in. The platform looks at the games the player has spent the most time on and builds recommendations based on that data, rather than trying to incorporate every game and demo the player has ever played, and the system updates its data daily to ensure relevant recommendations. The calendar is designed to not only show upcoming game releases, but also those that have recently launched, which can help players avoid missing out on any games.
While Steam's personal calendar is subject to change as it is currently a Steam Labs experiment, there are a few details about the current version that users may want to know. The calendar only lists weekdays, Monday through Friday, as Steam points out that very few games launch on the weekend, so including those days would largely be a waste of space. Furthermore, the calendar is designed to also show games that are on players' Steam wishlists, even if they don't necessarily match the games they regularly play, so they don't miss out on something they've already designated to be interested in. There is also a difference in how upcoming and recently released games are displayed. Instead of being in a daily calendar like the upcoming releases, games that have already come out are divided into two sections: one for games released in the last month and one for games released in the last week. Users can further adjust the calendar and change how it is displayed by using customization tools and filters.
As mentioned, this is currently an experiment by Steam, and the platform is looking for user feedback. Those with any input on the feature can share their thoughts on the Steam Labs Personal Calendar experiment talk page.
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Valve
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September 12, 2003
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N/A
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Source: Steam
