PC Gaming
- Deadlock from Valve has an amusing new anti-cheat system turning cheaters into frogs [lemmy room: !deadlock@sopuli.xyz ]www.gamingonlinux.com Deadlock from Valve has an amusing new anti-cheat system turning cheaters into frogs
Valve are continuing to build up Deadlock, their fancy new third-person MOBA, with the introduction of a new anti-cheat system that's quite hilarious.
- Rocksteady reportedly returns to Batman after Suicide Squad disaster [According to XboxEra co-founder Nick Shapeshal: "...I heard..."]www.videogamer.com Rocksteady reportedly returns to Batman after Suicide Squad disaster
Batman: Arkham Knight developer Rocksteady is said to be returning to the series after the failure of its Suicide Squad game.
- Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld isn't just bad for the industry, it's bad for Nintendowww.pcgamer.com Nintendo's lawsuit against Palworld isn't just bad for the industry, it's bad for Nintendo
Can the tension of "family friendly nice guys" and "we sue everyone and sent a disabled person to jail" really continue existing in perpetuity?
- Valve (Steam) begin a direct collaboration with Arch Linux [seems like Valve uses Arch btw]www.gamingonlinux.com Valve (Steam) begin a direct collaboration with Arch Linux
This is some pretty exciting news! The Arch Linux team have announced a new direct collaboration with Valve (Steam).
- A new law has been passed in California which prohibits the use of words like "buy" and "purchase" on digital storefronts like Steam.www.pcgamesn.com New law could change how you buy games on Steam
A new law has been passed in California which prohibits the use of words like "buy" and "purchase" on digital storefronts like Steam.
- French Ubisoft employees urged to strike over new return to office policy: 'The consequence of its decision will be the loss of our colleagues' jobs'www.pcgamer.com French Ubisoft employees urged to strike over new return to office policy: 'The consequence of its decision will be the loss of our colleagues' jobs'
Ubisoft walked back its remote work policy following troubled employee negotiations.
- Risk of Rain 2 co-creator now working on Valve multiplayer game Deadlockwww.pcgamesn.com The co-creator of Risk of Rain 2 is now working on Deadlock, Valve’s upcoming multiplayer game
The ranks of the team behind Deadlock has been reinforced, with the addition of one of the co-creators of co-op shooter Risk of Rain 2.
- Ubisoft comes crawlin' back to Steamwww.pcgamer.com Ubisoft comes crawlin' back to Steam
After years of running exclusively with Epic, Ubisoft has had enough.
- Remedy and Tencent enter into a $17m loan agreement that could lead to it owning a larger chunk of the Alan Wake developerwww.pcgamer.com Remedy and Tencent enter into a $17m loan agreement that could lead to it owning a larger chunk of the Alan Wake developer
The studio says the deal will help support its self-publishing endeavours.
- Video game maker Activision Blizzard laying off 400 workers in Irvine, LAwww.dailynews.com Video game maker Activision Blizzard laying off 400 workers in Irvine, LA
Since last year’s acquisition by Microsoft, the company has cut more than 1,000 jobs.
- Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered forces PSN login for PC users if they decide to upgradewww.videogamer.com Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered forces PSN login for PC users if they decide to upgrade
PlayStation is forcing Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered PC players to log into PSN to play, a restriction not found in the original release.
- Star Wars Outlaws sales were 'softer than expected,' so Ubisoft is slamming the release-it-on-Steam button early [will come to Steam in November]www.pcgamer.com Star Wars Outlaws sales were 'softer than expected,' so Ubisoft is slamming the release-it-on-Steam button early
Ubisoft's open world Star Wars game will come to Steam in November.
- Ubisoft's Board is Launching an Investigation Into The Company Strugglesinsider-gaming.com Ubisoft's Board is Launching an Investigation Into The Company Struggles
It has been announced that Ubisoft's Executive Committee and Board of Directors will launch an investigation and review of the company.
- Silent Hill 2 Dev Clarifies CEO Comment on Pushing Konami to Release on PC [(that the studio "pushed Konami very hard to release the game on PC") were "taken out of context" and a "misrepresentation"]www.ign.com Silent Hill 2 Dev Clarifies CEO Comment on Pushing Konami to Release on PC - IGN
Konami and Bloober Team will soon release their Silent Hill 2 remake for PlayStation 5 and Steam, but a PC almost didn’t happen at all.
- PROOF: VALVE IS RIPPING EVERY PC GAMER OFF.
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- Dome Keeper hits 1 million players - multiplayer and modding support to comewww.gamingonlinux.com Dome Keeper hits 1 million players - multiplayer and modding support to come
Dome Keeper is a real gem with a simple yet highly satisfying gameplay loop, and it seems it's done well for Bippinbits. Even though they're working on the incredible looking PVKK, they're not done with Dome Keeper just yet.
- Silent Hill 2 remake dev Bloober Team had to “push Konami very hard” for PCwww.pcgamesn.com Silent Hill 2 remake dev Bloober Team had a fight on its hands with Konami for a PC version
It feels natural that most games come to PC, but the Silent Hill 2 remake may have gone in another direction, according to its developer.
- Nvidia RTX technologies now supported in 'more than 600 games and applications' including GreedFall II: The Dying Worldwww.tomshardware.com Nvidia RTX technologies now supported in 'more than 600 games and applications' including GreedFall II: The Dying World
The most popular RTX technology, by far, is DLSS.
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 TBA on Steamstore.steampowered.com Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 on Steam
Explore the world with our largest fleet of aircraft and take simulation to new heights while pursuing your aviation career within Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
- Stardew Valley creator says he treats PC updates like a "beta test"www.techspot.com Stardew Valley creator says he treats PC updates like a "beta test"
The mobile and console versions of Stardew Valley haven't received a major update since 2021. The long wait ends on November 4, but the game's creator confirmed...
- Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut is a big free upgrade coming in Octoberwww.gamingonlinux.com Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut is a big free upgrade coming in October
Slay the Princess is probably one of the best horror visual novels around, with absolutely glowing reviews everywhere and it's about to get bigger, for free.
- Someone made a mod to bypass the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök, and it workswww.pcgamer.com Someone made a mod to bypass the PSN login for God of War Ragnarök, and it works
Bypass the annoying PlayStation overlay and play Ragnarök like a proper singleplayer game.
- TANUKI: Pon's Summer TBA on Steamstore.steampowered.com TANUKI: Pon's Summer on Steam
The Tanuki Festival is just a month away, and the shrine is in disrepair. Follow Pon, a well meaning, if a bit lazy Tanuki with a part-time job at the Post Office, as he works to restore the shrine before summer ends. Deliver packages, make friends, and get the shrine ready for the big festival!
- God of War Ragnarök PC review [PCGamer 79/100]www.pcgamer.com God of War Ragnarök PC review
Kratos and son's second lap around the realms isn't as special as the first, but absolutely worth the trip.
- Intel’s entire turnaround plan hinges on this one new chip family – Clearwater Forest pictured, Intel’s first 18A chip slated for high-volume manufacturingwww.tomshardware.com Intel’s entire turnaround plan hinges on this one new chip family – Clearwater Forest pictured, Intel’s first 18A chip slated for high-volume manufacturing
Clearwater Forest is key to Intel’s future.
- 'If you're a top gamer, or a coder, your country needs you': The UK Defence Secretary wants gamers for, y'know, real-life warfarewww.pcgamer.com 'If you're a top gamer, or a coder, your country needs you': The UK Defence Secretary wants gamers for, y'know, real-life warfare
I'm not quite sure how my Stardew Valley experience applies, but Sir yes Sir!
- Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered released on Steam [10% off]store.steampowered.com Save 10% on Legacy of Kain™ Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered on Steam
Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.
- Ubisoft Cancels Press Previews of Assassin's Creed Shadowsinsider-gaming.com Ubisoft Cancels Press Previews of Assassin's Creed Shadows
Ubisoft has cancelled the press previews of Assassin's Creed Shadows ahead of its officially launch on November 12, 2024.
- 'I'm just doing it for fun, and it isn't fun anymore': Skyrim Grandma Shirley Curry is hanging up her gauntlets and retiring from making gaming videoswww.pcgamer.com 'I'm just doing it for fun, and it isn't fun anymore': Skyrim Grandma Shirley Curry is hanging up her gauntlets and retiring from making gaming videos
The 88-year-old says she's "bored to death" with content creation.
- Rockstar Games DDoSed Heavily By Players Protesting New AntiCheat Codecyberinsider.com Rockstar Games DDoSed Heavily By Players Protesting New AntiCheat Code
Rockstar Games' servers have been under fire from DDoS attacks causing widespread login and connectivity issues for players of GTA Online.
- Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.6.15 Beta: Zoomer Edition releasedwww.gamingonlinux.com Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.6.15 Beta: Zoomer Edition released
Valve sure do love their funny code-names don't they. Steam Deck - SteamOS 3.6.15 Beta: Zoomer Edition has been released with a bug-fix.
- Metro Awakening (VR) releases November 7www.gamingonlinux.com Metro Awakening (VR) releases November 7
Vertigo Games are releasing the VR game Metro Awakening on November 7, so it may be time to dust off your VR kit for this one.