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Matt Chat 302: Bartle on Text vs. Graphics and UK vs US Games Industries. Thanks Ant.

Assembly Summer '15 competition results. Video of the winner. Download all the entries. Thanks Morris.

DISTRAINT on Steam Greenlight. "DISTRAINT is an upcoming 2D psychological horror adventure game for PC which will be released at Halloween." Here's a trailer.

The weekly GFK Chart-Track U.K. sales charts are online. LEGO Jurassic World returns to the top spot on the all platforms top 40 where Rory McIlroy PGA Tour drops from number one to number four. On...

The Steam Top 10 still showed last week's results when we checked yesterday, but it's now updated to reflect the bestselling titles on Steam for last week: Rocket League ARK: Survival Evolved Grand...

Hi-Rez Studios announces Paladins, a team-based MOBA shooter coming to PCs and consoles in next year. This will be a free-to-play game "combining rich fantasy, deep strategy and a new customisation...

Konami announces the PC edition of METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN will be released simultaneously along with other editions of the stealth/action sequel, after previously announcing it would...

Longbow Games announces an August 25th release date for Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients, the third installment in this war game series (though the previous game was not titled Hegemony II),...

Innovation of the week- A paper-thin, solar-powered charger. Thanks HARDOCP. Playing The Wise Ass Is Paying Huge Dividends for T-Mobile. Microsoft patents new gesture unlock which will only work for...

Thanks Ant. Competition? 99% Still Rent Cable Box, Pay $231 in Fees Annually. Verizon Union Workers Authorize Strike. Infographic: Comparing Comcast 2 Gig Pricing to Muni-Broadband. Pew- 15% Simply...

I would like to thank the Mets for improving to the point where they are actually still relevant at this point in the season. Normally I'd already have turned my complete sports focus on the fact...

A look at the evolution of modern video game controllers. Thanks HARDOCP… Steam Gauge: Measuring the value of the Steam Summer Sale…

Apple Music has big problems. Thanks HARDOCP.

Xbox One Quantum Break Release Date Teased.

BATTLETECH: New Kickstarter from Harebrained Schemes Interview at MMORPG.com. Thanks nin.

Gospelherald.com - 'Command and Conquer- Generals 2' Release Date- Is EA Allowing This Well-Known Gaming Franchise to Die? Not the first place one would expect to see this editorial. Thanks CNCNZ.com...

Thief on Steam. Save 75%.

The Resident Evil Facebook page indicates the recent Resident Evil HD may be followed by a similar high definition remake of Resident Evil 2 (thanks Destructoid). Here's word on the survival of this...

Totem Games now offers digital distribution of Ironclads 2: American Civil War, an unexpected sequel to their strategy game set in the early days of modern naval conflict. Here's word: In 1862, when...

Independent Games Festival Chaiperson leaves; new chair arrives; #GamerGate declares victory. Infinite Space 3: Sea of Stars by Digital Eel will be shown at the Seattle Indies Expo 2015 at the end...

Apple releases the third public beta of OS X 10.11 El Capitan. Thanks Ant.

Dustin Browder has replied to a couple of concerns about Heroes of the Storm on Twitter, addressing one ongoing issue about the MOBA as well as a newer one. The major issue is the game's matchmaking...

Thanks Ant. Mass AdblockPlus-installation now available on all major browsers. Amazons crazy Dash Buttons on sale for all Prime members. Time Warner Cable: 'Vast Majority' Prefer Uncapped Usage...

iPad Market Share Falls Below 25% as Tablet Market Continues to Decline. Thanks OS news via Ant. Starbucks's iOS app now lets you order ahead and skip the line. Thanks Ant. Guide Me - Android Apps...

NHL 16 EA SPORTS Hockey League Beta Is Now Available. Submerged is Now Available for Digital Pre-order on Xbox One. This Week On Xbox July 31st, 2015. Harmonix delays Amplitude for PS4 and PS3 to...

Total War: Arena Alpha Impressions on PC Invasion.

A World of Warcraft forum post from Bashiok announces this prominent community manager is parting ways with Blizzard after almost 12 years as one of the most visible presences on their forums (thanks...

The SUPERHOT Kickstarter page announces that a beta version is now available those who have backed this MOBA first-person shooter with at least $40.00 (thanks Polygon). They offer a new trailer to...

Steam News announces the official release of Dream, which is now out of Early Access, offering a 20% launch discount. The launch trailer came out a couple of weeks ago, and this post details the...

A new patch is now available for Assetto Corsa on Steam, updating the VR-friendly racing game (currently on sale for half-off) to version 1.2. This change log has complete details on the patch, while...

Assetto Corsa on Steam. Save 50%. Commander - The Great War on Matrix Games. Save 50%. Mortal Kombat X Bundle on Bundle Stars. Square Enix Sale on The Humble Store. StrataGems on GOG.com.

Cosmonautica for Windows is now available on Steam, offering what indie developer Chasing Carrots calls "a different kind of space sim," which offers a "funky blend of The Sims and Elite." This is...

A new trailer from Company of Heroes 2: The British Forces wraps up their "Know Your Units" series with a look at The Emplacements. Word is: "The fourth and final installment in the Know Your Units...

Klei Entertainment announces Don't Starve: Shipwrecked, an expansion coming this fall to Windows, OS X, and Linux. They illustrate the news with an announcement trailer, and here's word: Sail to...

Mighty No. 9 is delayed until next year after previously being expected this fall, reports GameInformer.com, suggesting developer Comcept is resisting officially announcing this for fear of further...

Patch 1.08 Notes are now available for The Witcher III: Wild Hunt, revealing plans for the next update for CD Projekt RED's RPG sequel. This will help prepare for their upcoming Game + feature and...

Google refuses French order to apply 'right to be forgotten' globally. Thanks HARDOCP. Appeals court: Actually, Newegg did win that case. Warrantless mobile phone location tracking heads to Supreme...

Windows 10: Microsoft faces criticism over privacy. Thanks Ant. New attack on Tor can deanonymize hidden services with surprising accuracy. NSA report shows China hacked 600+ US targets over 5 years....

Valve VR partner HTC invests $10 million in startup WEVR. Is artificial intelligence really an existential threat to humanity? Faster booting, smaller footprint make Windows 10 an easy upgrade for...

Windows 10 upgrade resets your default browser to Edge; Mozilla is very unhappy. Facebook: Our drones will use lasers to deliver 10Gbps Internet access. Laser drones. What could be bad? Windows 10s...

Today Is Your Last Day For Two Xbox Live Games With Gold Games. There are now more than 100,000 achievements on Xbox Live. Hundreds of Destiny Cheaters Banned. Terraria is heading to Wii U and 3DS...

BMWs EnLighten app wants to take away your red light blues. First Class Flurry HD - Flight Attendant Time Management Game on the App Store on iTunes.

Fortnite on myGamer.

The Brackets Are Set for The International - Dota 2. Also, New International immortal treasures are now available for a limited time. IGF 2016 Submissions now being accepted. Speedrunners becomes an...

NCSOFT and ArenaNet announce a beta event will take place next weekend for Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns, their MMORPG expansion. They explain they will lead up to this by showing off the add-on next...

Gamereactor UK has first details on Worms WMD, a new installment in Team17's strategy series based around surprisingly well-armed invertebrates, noting that their new conflict will include tanks to...

Hitman on PC Gamer.

Competitive video gamers vie for $17M pool in 'World Series' of gaming. SpeedRunner Gets Banned On Twitch For Suicide Jokes During SGDQ 2015.

PlayStation UK boss Fergal Gara resigns. We Talk Uncharted 4: A Thief's End With Naughty Dog - Skewed 'n Reviewed. Xbox One, PS4 Getting Acclaimed Indie Game Brothers in August With Extra Content....

The official website for Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO announces a delay to the off-road racing game, saying it is now due early next year after previously being excreted this fall (thanks DSOGaming)....