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Stardock now offers a new update for The Political Machine 2016 that brings the early access version of the politics sim to version 0.80. Word is this adds multiplayer support to the game for online...

This trailer from Battlefield Gothic: Armada shows off the Imperium Navy from the upcoming four-faction RTS game. They say to expect the game early next year, and offer the following update to...

Steam News announces the release of the PC edition of FINAL FANTASY VI, though as noted last week, this is a port of the mobile adaptation of the classic RPG, if that matters to you. Here's the...

Gearbox Software announces plans to release Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak on January 20th, offering follow up to Homeworld Remastered Collection, their space RTS remake. They are offering a free copy...

An update to the Just Cause blog announces a patch is coming for Just Cause 3 this week updating Avalanche's action sequel to version 1.02 (thanks Shok). They specify the PC patch is coming Friday,...

Thanks Ant. A Few Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016. Security 2016- Taking back the network. -Firewalling the OpenStack cloud. Google to revoke trust in a Symantec root certificate.

Philips Hue Excludes 3rd Party Bulbs With Firmware Update. Thanks HARDOCP. 2015s top tech pictures from Reuters.

Watch out Microsoft, Google LibreOffice as a service is here. Thanks Slashdot.

Is the $50 Amazon Fire Tablet Worthwhile?

Hideo Kojima tweets a confirmation of yesterday's report of his expected Konami departure. He cleverly skirts the service's 140 character limit by using an image to issue the following statement: "My...

A PC game for consoles- Remaking Divinity- Original Sin. Thanks nin. Tharsis PC Interview - GameWatcher.

The Counter-Strike: Global Offensive blog has release notes for a new version of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that's now available. These mention that some weapon gameplay changes have been...

Darrell Gallagher has departed Crystal Dynamics after 10 years as the head of the studio behind the Tomb Raider series, with MCV reporting his role is now being handled by co-heads Ron Rosenberg and...

Battle.net has details on the upcoming conclusion to Season 4 for Diablo III, which Blizzard says will come on December 30th. They offer details on the procedure for the end of the season and the...

GeForce blog has details on a new beta version of the GeForce Experience software with some new features. Word is: "The GeForce Experience Beta is getting even better today with the introduction of...

Polygon has a translation of a report in Nikkei confirming that Hideo Kojima officially left Konami as of today, and is in the process of establishing his own studio. Rumors have been flying for...

Steam News announces the launch of Elite Dangerous: Horizons as an early access release, saying: "Elite Dangerous: Horizons is a new season of major expansions for the incredible, connected, player-dr...

Developer Mediatonic and publisher Devolver Digital announce the release of Hatoful Boyfriend- Holiday Star on Steam, a Windows, OS X, and Linux pigeon dating simulation sequel. Grab your crazy pills...

The Paradox Store now offers Ice, Death, and Fury, new DLC for Magicka 2, the co-op sorcery game. This trailer offers a look at the content this includes, and here's an outline: The most overpowered...

There's a lengthy post on the Bohemia Interactive blog reflecting on the future of DayZ after two years of early access to the zombie game. They say they plan to officially release the game this year,...

Blizzard announces the release of a new patch for Heroes of the Storm, offering these patch notes for the new version. This introduces the new Lunara hero, and this page has details on the new...

Grand Theft Auto V Title Update 1.31 Notes Rockstar Support. Loads of new GTA Live content. Starbound [STABLE] Glad Giraffe Update 2.

'Global Game Exhibition G-STAR 2015' Breaking the Record in Its Scale. Head to head League of Legends for money. - BlackFlag.

Ken Levine's Take On System Shock 3 And Its Similarities To His Next Project - GameInformer. Star Citizen: 10 for the Chairman - Roberts Space Industries.

PlayStation 4 Jailbreak Confirmed By Hacker, Pirated Games Now A Possibility. Thanks Slashdot via Ant. Destiny launches level boost packs priced £25. This Weeks Deals With Gold And Spotlight Sale.

Crytek announces The Climb, an upcoming game that will give a first-hand look at the world of rock climbing game though Oculus Rift virtual reality headsets. They offer this teaser trailer to show...

Dragons Lair Returns - Indiegogo. Campaign funded after Kickstarter failed. Currently 101% funded at $250K+ with 32 days remaining. Thanks Rhialto. Legends of Callasia by Boomzap Entertainment ...

Slitherine announces the release of US Rangers, a new add-on for Heroes of Normandie, the World War II strategy game. This can be found on this product section, where word is: "Heroes of Normandie:...

The Assassin's Creed Syndicate website has a new trailer showing off the Jack the Ripper DLC that's part of a season's pass for the action/adventure sequel. This is available today for consoles and...

The Fable Legends website announces open beta testing of Fable Legends is being pushed back to Spring 2016 after Lionhead previously planned for it to begin this holiday season (thanks VG247). Here's...

Electronic Arts announces a February 9th release date for Unravel, saying the Windows version will be released via Origin on that date. They celebrate the news with the release of the official story...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - First Assault Online on GameWatcher and PC Invasion.

Tournament Announcement MechWarrior Online.

Deadpool on Steam. Save 50%. League of Legends Champion and skin sale- 12.15 - 12.18. Lethal League on Steam. Save 66%.

Steam News announces a free weekend is underway for Secret Ponchos along with a sale on the spaghetti western-inspired game. Here's word: Play Secret Ponchos for FREE starting now through Sunday at...

EA announces Getaway DLC for Battlefield Hardline, saying this will come to the premium version of the cops and robbers shooter next month. Here's word on the new maps, weapons, vehicles, and more...

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Commander Keen in 1990. There's a pretty extensive article on the history of the platformer on Wikipedia explaining the franchise's...

Mojang announces a price reduction for Minecraft Realms, saying they are also now serving up a free trial version for anyone who hasn't previously played this version of the game that allows you to...

The Sims 4: Get Together debuts at number two on the GFK Chart-Track PC top 30 chart for the week ending December 12th. Football Manager 2016 retains the top spot there, while Call of Duty Black Ops...

EGOSOFT announces Home of Light, an expansion for X Rebirth that will be released in February, accompanied by a free version 4.0 patch for the space combat and exploration game. The X Rebirth website...

GOG.com announces a Worms promotion that involves discounts on a bunch of Team17 games, including the offer of a free copy of Worms Forts: Under Siege. Here's what's going on: But please, don't...

Interdimensional Games offers a new trailer from Consortium: The Tower, their upcoming sequel to Consortium, the Kickstarted first-person action/RPG inspired by Amen: The Awakening, Cavedog's...

Otherside Entertainment officially announces System Shock 3, following teases last week indicating a third installment in the action/RPG series is coming. Here's what they are revealing for now about...

Nexon announces the promised early access to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex First Assault Online is now underway, allowing immediate access to anyone who purchases an Early Access Pack for...

Paradox Interactive announces Here Be Dragons, a new expansion for Knights of Pen & Paper 2 the game their "turn-based RPG about turn-based RPGs." They say this will be released early next year, and...

Neon Town -- Steam Greenlight. "Neon Town is a game developed by Treneon Games which seeks to revive the spirit of old school action games in a top down format while focusing on what made those...

Fnatic takes CS-GO Pro League title.

Matt Chat 320- Jim Sachs on CDTV & CD32. Thanks Ant.

Who's Your Daddy -- Steam Greenlight. "Who's Your Daddy is a casual 1 on 1 video game featuring a clueless father attempting to prevent his infant son from certain death." Now Greenlit, alpha...

Here's Valve's list of the 10 bestselling titles on Steam for last week: Fallout 4 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege Counter-Strike: Global Offensive Just Cause 3 Hurtworld HELLDIVERS Digital Deluxe...