PC Gaming
- Valve gives developers some big reasons to add a demo on Steamwww.gamingonlinux.com Valve gives developers some big reasons to add a demo on Steam
Valve have overhauled the way game demos work on Steam in some big ways, and it sounds like a really good thing for both developers and players.
- Videogame Voice Actors in SAG-AFTRA Go On Strike Over AI Concernswww.pastemagazine.com Videogame Voice Actors in SAG-AFTRA Go On Strike Over AI Concerns
Videogame voice actors in SAG-AFTRA went on strike today over concerns with game companies' use of generative AI.
- Dragon Age Veilguard is already Steam Deck verifiedwww.pcgamesn.com Dragon Age Veilguard is already Steam Deck verified
Despite still not having a release date targeting 2024, Bioware has already confirmed compatibility for Valve's handheld gaming PC.
- Tekken 8 Interview: Why Harada Lied to Us and How Heihachi Found His Way Back to Tekken 8 [Harada: "we were kind of feeling that the players kind of missed him as well"]www.ign.com Tekken 8 Interview: Why Harada Lied to Us and How Heihachi Found His Way Back to Tekken 8 - IGN
Following Heihachi's big reveal at Evo 2024, we talk to Tekken 8 developers Katsuhiro Harada, Michael Murray, and Kohei Ikeda about what the future holds for Bandai Namco's venerable 3D fighter.
- No Rest for the Wicked now Steam Deck Verified thanks to latest updatewww.gamingonlinux.com No Rest for the Wicked now Steam Deck Verified thanks to latest update
No Rest for the Wicked from Moon Studios GmbH and Private Division has been through another major upgrade, and thanks to it the game is now Steam Deck Verified.
- Warframe Players Have Baldur’s Gate 3 To Thank For New Romance Systemkotaku.com Warframe Players Have Baldur’s Gate 3 To Thank For New Romance System
The feature will be available as part of the MMO’s massive 1999 update
- Stormgate developers say they want to lower the RTS skill floor, not the skill ceiling: 'It's okay to be a high-skill game'www.pcgamer.com Stormgate developers say they want to lower the RTS skill floor, not the skill ceiling: 'It's okay to be a high-skill game'
In a PC Gaming Show documentary, Frost Giant says it wants "all players, of all skill levels, to be able to enjoy what we love about the RTS genre."
- Fallout: London is outwww.gog.com Fallout: London
Fallout London is a total conversion mod made by Team FOLON® How to install and play Fall
- Microsoft’s ‘World of Warcraft’ Gaming Staff Votes to Unionizewww.bloomberg.com Microsoft’s ‘World of Warcraft’ Gaming Staff Votes to Unionize
World of Warcraft workers have voted to unionize the popular video-game franchise, expanding organized labor’s new foothold at Microsoft Corp. by around 500 employees.
- Concord’s second free weekend on PS5 defies logic with 8% player drop [premise of what's coming to PC]www.truetrophies.com Concord’s second free weekend on PS5 defies logic with 8% player drop
The Concord PS5 beta player count is bizarre given that the first Early Access beta for players who preordered collected 8% more players than the Open Beta.
- It's official: International Olympic Committee votes to confirm the first Olympic Esports Games will happen in 2025, even if they don't know the games yetwww.pcgamer.com It's official: International Olympic Committee votes to confirm the first Olympic Esports Games will happen in 2025, even if they don't know the games yet
Everything about the event is yet to be decided, including the games, but it's happening.
- This is not a typo: The world's fastest gaming monitor may well be this ancient IIyama CRT unit, pushed [modded] to 700 Hz at a glorious 120p resolutionwww.pcgamer.com This is not a typo: The world's fastest gaming monitor may well be this ancient IIyama CRT unit, pushed to 700 Hz at a glorious 120p resolution
All hail the IIyama Vision Master Pro 512, an old timer pushed to within an inch of its life.
- Indie publisher Humble Games has reportedly been closed [from IGN, as company that lay them off]www.videogameschronicle.com Indie publisher Humble Games has reportedly been closed | VGC
36 employees are said to have been impacted by layoffs…
- Asus’ new ROG Ally software is broken. The brand new ACSE 1.5 software is entering a never ending install loop, but thankfully some ROG Ally owners have figured out a fix [also here in comments]www.pcgamesn.com Asus’ new ROG Ally software is broken. Here’s how to fix it
The brand new ACSE 1.5 software is entering a never ending install loop, but thankfully some ROG Ally owners have figured out a fix.
- Find the Armoury Crate SE shortcut on the Windows desktop
- Right-click the logo
- Select ‘Settings’ in the menu
- Find the ‘Reset’ action near the bottom of the menu and select it
- Once complete, restart your ROG Ally
- Respawn Announces Changes to Apex Legends Battle Pass After Community Outcry - IGNwww.ign.com Respawn Announces Changes to Apex Legends Battle Pass After Community Outcry - IGN
On July 8th, EA and Respawn Entertainment introduced a new Apex Legends Battle Pass system for Season 22. But after many of the new Battle Pass changes proved unpopular, Respawn is apologizing for its handling of the shift, and making some changes in response to criticism.
- We're maybe one step closer to the Stellar Blade PC port, as a new Shift Up job listing indicates that the team is starting on it real soon.www.pcgamesn.com The Stellar Blade PC port seems suddenly closer to reality, as Shift Up drops a mysterious new listing
We're maybe one step closer to the Stellar Blade PC port, as a new Shift Up job listing indicates that the team is starting on it real soon.
- Stardew Valley creator swears 'on the honor of my family name' that he'll never charge money for DLCwww.pcgamer.com Stardew Valley creator swears 'on the honor of my family name' that he'll never charge money for DLC
"Screencap this and shame me if I ever violate this oath," Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone said on Twitter.
- Nvidia could lose up to $12 billion in revenue if US bans new China-oriented GPU — analysts believe the H20 will get the banhammer soonwww.tomshardware.com Nvidia could lose up to $12 billion in revenue if US bans new China-oriented GPU — analysts believe the H20 will get the banhammer soon
A potential H20 ban would be a significant hit for Nvidia.
- Night zookeeper bodycam horror simulation game Zoochosis will launch for PC via Steam on September 23, developer Clapperheads announced.www.gematsu.com Zoochosis launches September 23
Night zookeeper bodycam horror simulation game Zoochosis will launch for PC via Steam on September 23, developer Clapperheads announced.
- Capcom Says Mega Man is “Highly Valued” and is Considering How to “Create Games for it on an Ongoing Basis”noisypixel.net Capcom Says Mega Man Is "Highly Valued" And Is Considering How To "Create Games For It On An Ongoing Basis" - Noisy Pixel
Capcom recently held its 45th General Shareholders meeting, during which one attendee asked about the company's plans for the Mega Man series.
- Proton Experimental gets fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Once Human, Burnout Paradise Remasteredwww.gamingonlinux.com Proton Experimental gets fixes for Ubisoft Connect, Once Human, Burnout Paradise Remastered
July 22nd saw a new release of Proton Experimental from Valve, as work continues as always towards the next main release of the Windows compatibility layer for Linux desktop and Steam Deck.
- CONSCRIPT released on Steam [demo available]store.steampowered.com CONSCRIPT on Steam
During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles - all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new take on classic survival horror.
- Nvidia GPU partners reportedly cheap out on thermal paste, causing 100C hotspot temperatures — cheap paste allegedly degrades in a few monthswww.tomshardware.com Nvidia GPU partners reportedly cheap out on thermal paste, causing 100C hotspot temperatures — cheap paste allegedly degrades in a few months
Most (if not all) AIB partners allegedly use this dirt-cheap paste that looses performance in months.
- ChimeraOS 46 brings major upgrades and enhanced handheld support for GPD, AYANEO, OneXPlayerwww.gamingonlinux.com ChimeraOS 46 brings major upgrades and enhanced handheld support for GPD, AYANEO, OneXPlayer
ChimeraOS Linux 46 has released today and there's a whole lot of improvements for this handheld and couch-gaming focused Linux distro.
- PowerWash Simulator keeps on giving, with two nautical maps chosen by the community coming to the people's champ in a free updatewww.pcgamer.com PowerWash Simulator keeps on giving, with two nautical maps chosen by the community coming to the people's champ in a free update
I'm a real sucker for that aquarium level.
- Bethesda Officially Becomes the First Microsoft Game Studio to Fully Unionize - IGNwww.ign.com Bethesda Officially Becomes the First Microsoft Game Studio to Fully Unionize - IGN
Bethesda Game Studios, the developer of Fallout, The Elder Scrolls, and Starfield, have announced a wall-to-wall union of 241 developers including artists, engineers, programmers and designers.
- Ubisoft's live-service pirate sim Skull and Bones pulls into port on Steam this Augustwww.pcgamer.com Ubisoft's live-service pirate sim Skull and Bones pulls into port on Steam this August
Unless it gets delayed again. For old times' sake.
- Havoc free on Steam [tactical team-based first-person shooter with semi destructible environment]store.steampowered.com Havoc on Steam
Havoc is a tactical team-based first-person shooter that introduces a semi destructible environment, adding a new level of strategy to the genre. Players can plant and defuse bombs, destroy walls to reach their targets, and engage in various other tactical experiences.
- BONK JAM - Quake Mod Release Traileryt.artemislena.eu BONK JAM - Quake Mod Release Trailer
18 MAPS | 22 HAMMERS | INFINITE BONKAGE Slipseer: https://www.slipseer.com/index.php?resources/bonk-jam.373/ ModDB: https://www.moddb.com/mods/bonk-jam Song: https://youtu.be/uints81YYMc
- Warner Bros. Games Officially Acquires the Developer of MultiVersus - IGNwww.ign.com Warner Bros. Games Officially Acquires the Developer of MultiVersus - IGN
Warner Bros. Games has officially acquired Player First Games, the studio behind the development of MultiVersus, which released in May.
- Fanatical just launched an Elite Collection Steam Deck bundlewww.gamingonlinux.com Fanatical just launched an Elite Collection Steam Deck bundle
If you need some more interesting games for Steam Deck (and desktop Linux!), Fanatical launched the Build your own Play on the Go - Elite Collection.
- No Man’s Sky soars again as new update prompts biggest discount yetwww.pcgamesn.com Steam’s most ambitious space game soars as a full overhaul sparks its biggest discount ever
The iconic redemption story gets a new chapter as the No Man’s Sky Worlds update and a big Steam sale saving see its player count climb.
- Asus ROG Ally X Review - IGN [9/10]www.ign.com Asus ROG Ally X Review - IGN
The Asus ROG Ally X is using the same Z1 Extreme chip as the original Ally, but everything else has changed, making it one of the best handheld gaming PCs yet.
- Cataclismo - Cataclismo is OUT NOW in Early Access! - Steam Newsstore.steampowered.com Cataclismo - Cataclismo is OUT NOW in Early Access! - Steam News
Get Cataclismo with a nice 20% discount
- Veritus released on Steamstore.steampowered.com Veritus on Steam
Unshroud secrets hidden deep within the dark chambers of the god of shadow, Veritus’ castle. Persevere through monsters and mysteries lurking in every corner. Prepare to leave camp and journey into the castle’s lonely halls by collecting resources and equipment to make it out alive.
- Intel's new desktop CPU and chipset names spotted in leaked photo — Core Ultra Arrow Lake chips will land on Z890 chipsetwww.tomshardware.com Intel's new desktop CPU and chipset names spotted in leaked photo — Core Ultra Arrow Lake chips will land on Z890 chipset
Intel is dropping the Core i series moniker for its next-generation desktop platform.
- Baby Blues Nightmares - Chapter 1 Official Announce Trailer Release Date [free On August 1st 2024]yt.artemislena.eu Baby Blues Nightmares - Chapter 1 Official Announce Trailer Release Date #gaming
Download for FREE On August 1st 2024 ►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/3080310/Baby_Blues_Nightmares__Chapter_1_Prologue Wishlist the FULL game here (TBD) ►► https://store.steampowered.com/app/2836820/Baby_Blues_Nightmares__Toddler_Horror_Game Join Our DISCORD ►► https://discord.com/invite/d8W...
- Once Human Devs Delete Post Asking Players To Leave Positive Steam Reviews After New Update Breaks Stuffkotaku.com Once Human Devs Delete Post Asking Players To Leave Positive Steam Reviews After New Update Breaks Stuff
A patch aimed at fixing the game messed up some players' items and bases