{
  "id": 2427453,
  "title": "2 Steam top sellers, 2 simultaneous betas, 2 very different shooters: It's Wardogs & Modern Warfare weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/2-steam-top-sellers-2-simultaneous-betas-2-very-different-shooters",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-21T19:55:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/2-steam-top-sellers-2-simultaneous-betas-2-very-different-shooters-its-wardogs-and-modern-warfare-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This weekend promises to be a thrilling one for military FPS enthusiasts, with two highly anticipated games offering betas with pre-orders. While Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 brings back the best of Infinity Ward, Wardogs, a newcomer to the scene, is making waves in the milsim genre. Currently, Wardogs ranks as the top two Steam seller, showcasing that it has built up a significant buzz through its closed playtests. Its unique approach to realism, including short time-to-kill and headshots as well as the inclusion of individual bullet reloads, sets it apart from other milsims like Squad, Escape From Tarkov, and Arma. Despite facing server issues due to over 87,000 players, Wardogs remains an exciting prospect for those seeking a challenging and immersive military FPS experience.",
  "summary": "Which one are you checking out this weekend?",
  "key_points": [
    "Wardogs and Modern Warfare 4 offer simultaneous Steam betas",
    "Wardogs tops Steam sales, praised for realism and immersion",
    "Server issues affect Wardogs, with 87,000+ concurrent players"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}