Ubisoft is 'testing' making its games far less annoying to launch on Steam
Ubisoft is testing a change to launch its games directly on Steam without requiring the Ubisoft Connect launcher, starting with Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
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How to use Battle Idols and Protection Idols in Valheim, and where to find the Forge of Potential
Valheim 1.0 introduces Battle Idols and Protection Idols to upgrade weapons and armor at the Forge of Potential, found in the Mountains biome.
Do a bit of visual programming and watch your party of heroes conquer an evil tower in Dungeon Automata
Dungeon Automata blends dungeon crawling with visual programming, letting players automate hero behavior in a tower conquest without real-time control.
Dave the Diver has now sold more than 10 million copies, Mintrocket 'can't wait to share our future plans'
Dave the Diver developer Mintrocket announced sales of over 10 million copies and plans to expand the franchise with a new spin-off.
Steam's latest beta brings 'Big Art' to Big Picture Mode and Steam Deck, and customizable screensavers too
Steam’s latest beta update introduces a cleaner Big Art Mode for Big Picture and Steam Deck, plus customizable screensavers and performance tweaks.
Electronic Arts admits to using AI voices in NHL 27: 'This process allows us to bring more variety to the game'
Electronic Arts confirms AI voice technology is used in NHL 27 to enhance commentary variety and responsiveness, with permission from announcers John Buccigress and Darren Pang.
10 beginner tips to not suck at Wardogs
Wardogs blends milsim and extraction shooter elements, offering beginner tips to navigate its economy, transport, and combat mechanics efficiently.
Wardogs servers go down as over 300,000 people rush to play on launch day [Update]
Wardogs servers crashed on launch day as over 300,000 players overwhelmed the milsim FPS, forcing Bulkhead to take services offline for repairs.
GNOG and Goodbye Volcano High dev KO_OP share that they are laying off staff in the only, remotely good statement I've seen in a while
KO_OP, developer of GNOG and Goodbye Volcano High, announced layoffs of 13 staffers days after launching Young Suns, citing funding challenges and a democratic decision-making process.
'Ship a good game, learn from it, and build from there:' Lessons from going indie after a decade at id Software
Two former id Software veterans founded indie studio Turnkey to ship Apart, a third-person horror game, after Microsoft’s layoffs underscored the fragility of AAA security.
Saudi Arabia reportedly looking at merging Electronic Arts with Savvy Games Group
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is considering merging Electronic Arts with its Savvy Games Group, pending regulatory approval and completion of a $6 billion Moonton acquisition.
Marvel’s X-Men Movie Casts The Boys Star in Major Role
Marvel’s upcoming X-Men film will feature Asa Germann as Angel, joining the MCU reboot alongside Cyclops, Storm, Jean Grey and others, arriving May 5, 2028.
Survival Horror Movie Whalefall Unveils Its Most Chilling Trailer Yet
A new trailer for the survival horror film Whalefall reveals a diver trapped inside a sperm whale with limited oxygen, starring Austin Abrams and narrated by Josh Brolin.
'Spider-Noir' Creator Reveals Season 2 Plans After Prime Video Cancellation
Spider-Noir creator Oren Uziel revealed plans for a potential second season after Amazon canceled the show, which won five Emmys despite its single-season run.
Thief designer thinks the graphics arms race should have ended with 2010's Alan Wake: 'The fidelity curve has become outrageous'
Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen argues the graphics arms race should have ended with Alan Wake in 2010, citing diminishing returns and excessive costs.
A Brand-New Early Access FPS Is Topping the Steam Charts
A new first-person shooter, Wardogs, has sold over 1 million copies on Steam Early Access launch day, becoming the fourth-most played game on the platform.
Xbox Makes 6 Games Free to Play This Weekend
Xbox’s Free Play Days offers six free-to-play games this weekend, with two accessible to non-subscribers and four available to all Game Pass members through September 13.
Ubisoft games on Steam may soon no longer require the pesky Connect launcher, thanks to a new tool the publishers are testing
Ubisoft is testing a tool to let Steam players access Connect features without installing the launcher, starting with Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.
'The modern workplace runs on fear ... today we are fighting fear': Fired Grand Theft Auto 6 dev calls out Rockstar in impassioned pre-trial speech
A tribunal hearing begins today in Glasgow over the 2025 firings of 31 Rockstar employees, with the union alleging union busting and unfair dismissals tied to GTA 6 leaks.
Where to find the British Automotive Dealership in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 introduces the British Automotive Dealership near Horizon Stadium during the British Automotive series, offering discounted British cars and exclusive vehicles.
Koorui G2741L review
The Koorui G2741L offers a budget-friendly 4K dual-mode monitor with a 160 Hz refresh rate, balancing performance and price while acknowledging OLED competition.
Where to find the Ito region Treasure Hunt in Forza Horizon 6
Forza Horizon 6 introduces the Ito region Treasure Hunt, offering Season progress points for two cars by locating a chest near Ito Airfield.
Finalmouse claims its mouse has the absolute fastest click, quicker than the Logitech Superstrike and Razer Viper V4 Pro
Finalmouse asserts its Starlight X mouse achieves the fastest click latency ever measured in a consumer device, surpassing rivals like Logitech’s Superstrike and Razer’s Viper V4 Pro.
You can now apply DLSS 5 to your entire desktop with a free app and it even works with RTX 30-series cards
A free app called DLSS 5 NeuralScreen lets users apply DLSS 5 neural rendering to their entire desktop, including videos and photos, with support for RTX 30-series cards and above.
Saber Interactive's chief creative officer says "We've never replaced anybody with AI"
Saber Interactive’s CCO Tim Willits denies replacing any staff with AI, calling CEO Matthew Karch’s remarks sarcasm amid a public dispute over a writer’s departure.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is getting a free prequel webcomic which dives into the past of my two favourite characters
A free prequel webcomic for *Onimusha: Way of the Sword* explores Sasaki Ganryu’s backstory, tracing his descent into obsession after a defeat by Musashi Miyamoto.
Play your way with Control Resonant’s expanded Assist Mode
Control Resonant introduces a customizable Assist Mode to adjust combat mechanics, allowing players to tailor difficulty without altering the core experience before launch on September 24.
Steam beta update adds a new Big Picture view, screensavers, and a little treat for desktop Steam Machines
Valve’s latest Steam beta update introduces a cleaner Big Art view, customizable screensavers, and improved Proton tracking for SteamOS devices and Big Picture Mode.
Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches
Vanillaware’s remastered action RPG Muramasa: Revenant Blades launches February 4, 2027, combining the original Vita title with its DLC into a single HD experience featuring new English voice acting.
Blizzard must now 'discuss, evaluate, and bargain' its AI usage with its developers
Blizzard’s union secured a contract requiring AI tools to be negotiated with workers before implementation, marking a first in the industry.