by Blue on (#7463Y)
A lengthy post on Steam has Valve's public response to the lawsuit filed against it last month by New York State. This reacts to the accusation that loot box mechanics constitute illegal gambling....
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by Blue on (#7463Z)
A post on Xbox Wire discusses recently unveiled plans for Project Helix, the next Xbox. It says alpha versions of the new hardware should roll out to developers next year. It also expands on the...
by Blue on (#74640)
The Season of Slaughter is now underway in Diablo IV, as season 12 has begun in Blizzard's action/RPG sequel. As noted in this post on Steam, this includes a new killstreak mechanic, new DOOM items,...
by Blue on (#74641)
Nacon and Cyanide Studio announce Warhammer Blood Bowl is coming to PC and consoles this spring, a new addition to the adaptation of Games Workshop's tabletop series. Word is: "Faster and more...
by Blue on (#74642)
Queen's Wish: The Judgment is now available for Windows, macOS, and iOS as free DLC for Queen's Wish 2: The Tormentor, the retro turn-based RPG from Spiderweb Software. The game on sale at GOG.com*...
by Blue on (#74643)
NIS America now offers The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince on Steam, kicking off a 2D puzzle/adventure game for Windows that originally launched for Switch and PlayStation 4. The previous Release...
by Blue on (#74644)
Calamity Angels: Special Delivery - Gameplay Overview Trailer. April 15th. Truck Mechanic: Dangerous Paths launches on March 30.
by Blue on (#74645)
"I think people undervalue their own work" - ID@Xbox head Chris Charla on the tricky problem of indie game pricing - GamesIndustry.biz.
by Blue on (#745R8)
Epic Games announces that Fortnite: Save the World will become a free-to-play game on April 16th. This was originally to be free-to-play like Fortnite's Battle Royale and Creative modes, but when the...
by Blue on (#745R9)
Crabmeat is now available on Steam, offering a point-and-click horror game for Windows from Nicholas McDonnell, Mitchell Pasmansm, and Searching Interactive. This is set in a future where the...
by Blue on (#745RA)
Psychic Software announces War on Wheels, a post-apocalyptic vehicle combat game coming to PC via Steam with a "to be announced" release window. Word is a playable demo will arrive later this year...
by Blue on (#745RB)
It's bedtime on Steam, where Mr. Sleepy Man is now available for Windows with a 15% launch discount, offering the chance to stay up late with this action/adventure from Devin Santi and Monster...
by Blue on (#745RC)
Descent Of Lunaris on Steam (Windows). "Investigate a signal emanating from deep within the moon and fight through a dark reflection of human nature. Are you being tested, or punished for the...
by Blue on (#745RD)
Dracamar - Release Date Announcement Trailer - Out March 26 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One/Series.
by Blue on (#745RE)
Fallout Game in Development at Xbox-Owned Studio Might Have Been Canceled; Bethesda Would Rather Staff Up Than Give It (or Elder Scrolls) to Others - Wccftech.
by Blue on (#745RF)
Capcom veteran Hideki Kamiya is so scared by Resident Evil Requiem, he is losing sleep - Eurogamer.net.
by Blue on (#74582)
GreedFall: The Dying World has completed Early Access, and this narrative action/RPG is now officially available for Windows on Steam as a Standard or Deluxe Edition. This prequel to the original...
by Blue on (#74583)
NVIDIA now offers a new version 595.79 GeForce driver for Windows, adding some support for a couple of upcoming releases. These are DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH and Crimson Desert, both of which...
by Blue on (#74584)
Steam now features the launch of Galactic Vault, a fast-paced roguelite first-person shooter for Windows from MeepMeep Games. This follows a successful Steam Next Fest Demo, and this post discusses...
by Blue on (#74585)
Granblue Fantasy is now free-to-play on Steam, offering PC gamers in the west a Windows version of this JRPG that's celebrating the 12th anniversary of its mobile release. There's no word on changes...
by Blue on (#74586)
Early Access is now underway for Ranger's Path: National Park Simulator, a chance to spend some time in the great outdoors wearing a cool hat. It's available for Windows on the Epic Games Store and...
by Blue on (#74587)
Serenity Forge and Cinnadev announce Delphinium, a cozy farming sim being shown off behind closed doors at the Game Developers Conference. We have a first look at what to expect in the Announcement...
by Blue on (#74588)
Conjurers on Steam (Windows). "Defeat the Conjurers. Take their constellations. Conquer the Zodiac. A classic turn-based tactics game where deckbuilding lets players summon Zodiac creatures and...
by Blue on (#74589)
Bloodless - Namazu's Wrath Roguelike Trailer - Out March 18. Stellar Tactics Launch Trailer. March 30th. Subway Invasion - Release Date Announcement Trailer. April 3rd.
by Blue on (#744W1)
Deponia is now available for free on Steam, offering the chance to own Daedalic Entertainment's point-and-click adventure for Windows, macOS, and Linux at no cost (thanks PC Gamer via Desktop General)...
by Blue on (#744W2)
A post on X offers a video message from Koshi Nakanishi, director of Resident Evil Requiem. As you might guess, this is in Japanese, but there are English subtitles. He also presents an English...
by Blue on (#744W3)
Steam now features the launch of Haunted Lands, a throwback action/platformer for Windows from Alawar and solo developer Alevgor. The Launch Trailer provides a look at its healthy dose of retro...
by Blue on (#744W4)
A post on the Fortnite Website announces a change to the costs of V-Bucks, the game's virtual currency. It does not mention the impact of all the free games Epic gives away, rather saying: "The cost...
by Blue on (#744W5)
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly arrives tomorrow, and reviews of the adventure/horror remake are arriving today. Here's word on the butterfly effect: FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE PC...
by Blue on (#744W6)
Castle Of Alchemists on Steam (Windows). "Defend your castle in this fast-paced tower defense/action hybrid game with stunning pixel art graphics! Play as alchemically enhanced warrior Bellator, set...
by Blue on (#744W7)
The King is Watching Crowns Of History DLC Release Date Trailer - March 16. Rising Lords: The Pilgrim War - Date Reveal Teaser. April 21st.
by Blue on (#744W8)
Fallout 3 Remastered toy listing pops up on pre-order website, and we sure are nearly at Oblivion Remastered's 1-year anniversary, aren't we? - PC Gamer.
by Blue on (#744CJ)
An report on IGN says it "understands" that Electronic Arts has laid off an unknown number of staff across its Battlefield development teams at Criterion, Dice, Ripple Effect, and Motive Studios....
by Blue on (#744CK)
After putting the SiN Reloaded project on hold in 2023, Nightdive Studios announces it has repented, and this revival of Ritual Entertainment's 1998 first-person shooter is expected to launch on PC...
by Blue on (#744CM)
New Aftermath DLC is now available on Steam for Defense Grid 2, the tower defense sequel for Windows from Hidden Path Entertainment. There's no launch discount for the add-on, but the original game,...
by Blue on (#744PP)
Revived publisher Acclaim announces Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters is the roll-off-your-tongue title of a new entry into its retro sports catalog. This will...
by Blue on (#744CN)
nnounced Revived publisher Acclaim announces Super Basketball Classics Featuring the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters is the roll-off-your-tongue title of a new entry into its retro sports catalog....
by Blue on (#744CP)
Steam now features the release of Pluto, a roguelike deckbuilder for Windows, macOS, and Linux from Siege World Interactive and indie.io. This includes an unusual spellcasting mechanic based on...
by Blue on (#744CQ)
The Steam Tower Defense Fest is underway for those intrepid enough to slip past its fortifications. For the next week this will offer discounts and demos on loads of games that fit the genre. There...
by Blue on (#744CR)
Corner Quest on Steam (Windows). "Quest on your desktop in this idle auto-battler that sits quietly in the corner of your screen. Defeat endless waves of enemies, upgrade your spells, and grow...
by Blue on (#744CS)
Bloodgrounds - 1.0 Full Release - Coming March 12 (video). Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime - Release Date Trailer. March 16th. Find Your Words - Release Window Trailer. April 2026.
by Blue on (#743ZD)
Rise from Ruin is now available for PC and consoles as the latest DLC for Age of Wonders 4, the fantasy strategy sequel from Triumph Studios and Paradox Interactive. This requires the base game, and...
by Blue on (#743ZE)
With Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection set to arrive on Friday, reviews are rolling out today for this next installment in the Monster Hunter spinoff. Here's a roundup of evaluations of...
by Blue on (#743ZF)
With the GDC Festival of Gaming (formerly the Games Developer Conference) getting underway, Ars Technica reports on the impact of immigration enforcement on the event (thanks Neutronbeam. It...
by Blue on (#743ZH)
Goro Abe, known for his WarioWare series, has retired from Nintendo after 26 years; Will work as professor at Osaka Electro-Communication University - Resetera.
by Blue on (#743CE)
The Ashes of Creation saga continues as the MMORPG remains "in limbo" over a month after going offline. A lawsuit and counter-suit were filed since then between Rob Dawson, one of the game's...