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ARTE Releases a Launch Trailer for Vectronom
To celebrate Vectronom coming to both Steam and the Nintendo Switch, ARTE has released a new launch trailer for the game This is a cool interactive title co-developed by Lidopium as you sync up the movements of a cube to a frenetic beat across a geometric environment You also have the ability to change controllers[...]
Deep Diving Simulator has Launched on Steam
And now there's a new option for me to hit up on Steam as Jujubee's Deep Diving Simulator has launched on Steam. Unlike some other diving games, Deep Diving Simulator is focused more on professional, or technical, level diving And that means you've got to pay attention to your air gauge and your risk of decompression sickness[...]
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Coming to Steam and PS4
Big news from MARVELOUS! as the company unveiled Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes will be coming to Steam for PC and PS4 in 2019 The announcement was made during Momocon at the Travis Strikes Again panel, which you can watch at that link on Twitch The details of the release were very sketchy beyond[...]
Valve Releases a New Steam Chat Mobile App
Valve has released a new mobile app this week for Steam, specifically for Steam Chat so you can use their chat service on your mobile device At a glance, the system looks like it operates much the same way Facebook Messaging does, just with more Steam integration and options, so it won't be too hard[...]
Clock Drive Games Announces Warlander for Xbox One and PS4
Wield a blade with a mind of its own while you fight and sacrifice enemies to appease the ancient gods. Warlander is currently slated to release in 2020 for PC (via Steam), Xbox One, and PS4 The console versions of the game were just announced back in late April. Clock Drive Games was slated to bring[...]
World War 3 Adds New Content, Updated Sighting System, and Voice Chat
The new content is split across two large maps, two weapons, four vehicles, new customization options, and several tweaks to both gameplay and teamwork mechanics. Additionally, World War 3 is available now at a 40% discount for this weekend's Steam Sale The sale is running through May 20th. credit// Farm51FaR New Content: New Forest map – Smolensk New Winter map –[...]
The Steam Link App is Now Available on iOS for Mobile Game Streaming
Valve has expanded its Steam Link app by porting it to iOS devices, so you can now stream your Steam library to any iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV device Along with the announcement, Valve also released the required specs for running the app: Requirements: iPhone or iPad using iOS 10 or higher Computer running Steam – Windows, Mac,[...]
Don't Starve: Hamlet is Out of Steam Early Access Today
The Hamlet DLC has officially left Steam Early Access today, May 14th. In this latest DLC for Don't Starve, players uncover a lost town of aristocratic Pigmen nestled within a foreboding tropical jungle. Don't Starve: Hamlet will see players having to use their skills and survival strategies developed in Don't Starve in order to find their place amongst the Pigmen and survive the[...]
Fibrum Will Release Space Ops VR in Late May for PC
Developed by Devcube Studio, the game will be published on May 30th with distribution through Steam for Vive, Oculus, and Windows Mixed Reality VR systems The game has a pretty interesting tactical teleport system as you'll make your way through several levels of clearing out baddies from different planets Enjoy the announcement trailer below! credit//Fibrum Space Ops[...]
2Dogs Games Announces Destiny's Sword
The game is intended to launch in Open Beta as a free-to-play title in early 2020. Destiny's Sword is being developed first for PC via Steam, with console releases to follow in the future. The MMORPG has a unique twist Rather than basing combat on number crunching, players manage their character's physical and mental health throughout their[...]
Valve Introduces Their New Valve Index VR Software and Gear
Today, Valve introduced its brand new VR unit to compete with others on the market called the Valve Index, which will work specifically with Steam The Valve team is currently working on three games for the setup but won't say what they are, only showing off the hardware to the entire thing which looks like[...]
Phaser Lock Interactive Reveals Cross-Platform WW2 VR Game Final Assault
credit// Phaser Lock Interactive Final Assault, a cross-platform VR action strategy game by Phaser Lock Interactive, will launch on Steam, the Oculus Store, and Viveport with support for the HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, and Windows Mixed Reality headsets on May 16, 2019. Final Assault has players engage in strategic combat in a war ravaged battlefield in competitive[...]
Existential Bullethell Beyond the Veil is Available Now
Indie developer Incubator Creations has announced that their bullet hell and shoot 'em up inspired debut game Beyond the Veil has launched on Steam. Beyond the Veil combines RPG, shoot 'em up, and bullet hell elements into a cerebral story-focused journey Naturally, the game deals with some pretty heavy existential questions and is set in a[...]
GIVEAWAY: Free Game Codes For Hanako: Honor & Blade
The folks at +MPact Games have given us a bunch of Steam codes for you to get in on their game Hanako: Honor & Blade and the latest update to it Beyond having a Steam account, you don't have to do anything to get these codes other than being fast We have all of them[...]
Film Noir Horror Game Dollhouse Enters Open Beta Friday
From April 12th to April 17th, film noir-style horror game Dollhouse will be playable in Open Beta on Steam. The Open Beta launches on Friday April 12th at 1PM CEST and closes on Wednesday April 17th at 4PM CEST. If you want to get access to the Open Beta a bit earlier, on Thursday April 11th, at[...]
Valve has Corrected Borderlands Steam Review Bombings
credit//Gearbox As one of their major promises last month, Valve swore to remove negative off-topic reviews from Steam, so users could no longer "review bomb" a game Friday saw the first of Valve's efforts to curb review bombs by clearing thousands of reviews off of the Borderlands series. Gearbox's landmark franchise came under fire by fans when[...]
European Commission Demands Valve Stop Geo-Blocking Games
The EC is alleging that the publishers and their distributors entered into agreements to include geo-blocking provisions in PC games sold by the distributors, and that Valve entered into agreements with those same publishers that prevented consumers in the European Economic Area "EEA" from purchasing PC games on Steam due to their location. Valve provided the[...]
Driftland: The Magic Revival to Launch This Month
Driftland: The Magic Revival will launch on Steam on April 18th, 2019 The game is a unique combination of the RTS, 4X strategy, and god simulator genres Even before its release, Driftland was awarded titles of a Best PC Game at Barcelona Games World and Best Indie Game at Poznań Game Arena. "We can't wait for the[...]
Epic Games' CEO Throws Shade at Steam Over "Crappy Games"
Another dagger was thrown at Steam from Epic Games this week from CEO Tim Sweeney as he took a shot at the company's reputation for publishing poor games The quotes below come from an interview Sweeney gave to PC Gamer, in which he talks more about the process for approving games and making deals with[...]
Valve's Latest Steam Link Update Allows Streaming From Anywhere
If you happen to be one of the people who own a Steam Link before it was discontinued by Valve, you just got an impressive update you'll enjoy The new update essentially allows players to use their service from practically anywhere The primary conditions are what you might expect, the PC needs Steam and needs[...]
Valve Will Be Investigating Epic Games Store's Exploration of Steam Files
Game Informer reported earlier today that the Epic Games Store has been taking a few extra files they shouldn't be when you agree to a certain action involving Steam As pointed out on Reddit, when you agree to share your Friends List from Steam to the EGS, it's also accessing a file called localconfig.vdf, which[...]
Steam is Taking Action Against Off-Topic Reviews on Games
Much like Rotten Tomatoes has had to deal with, whenever a game is on the verge or debuting or crosses fans, people come in droves to Steam to kill the rating Often this is done by people who don't own the game and post in the "Off-Topic" review section Up until now, those reviews were[...]
Valve Removes Steam "Tributes" To New Zealand Shooter Suspect
If you ever needed to know how terrible of a society gamers can be, look no further than Steam this week as Valve had to remove a ton of content in wake of the New Zealand shootings According to a report from Kotaku today, the company had to take action against over 100 profiles on[...]
Steam Issues Statement on "Rape Day" Game, Will Not Be Released
A day after social media went after Valve for allowing a game called Rape Day on Steam, the platform issued a statement about the situation The statement, which you can read below, is pretty brief and to the point, as the company has let fans know the game will not be released on their platform[...]
Valve Under Criticism For Allowing a Game Called "Rape Day" on Steam
A lot of people are questioning the approval system Valve currently uses today after a game called Rape Day made its way onto Steam If you haven't seen social media on this, Twitter basically exploded yesterday evening when several gamers found a new indie game in which you control a serial killer rapist during a zombie apocalypse[...]
The Outer Worlds – Official Announcement Trailer
According to Steam Database, the platform may have leaked the release date for the game early, as they posted the date up two days ago as August 6th, 2019, only to take it down yesterday. If the date is correct, then that would mean we're probably due for more information around PAX East Unless Obsidian skips the[...]
Street Fighter V on Steam Drops DirectInput and Direct PS4 Controller Support
Those of you who have been playing Street Fighter V on Steam may need to seek new ways of using a controller on the platform after Wednesday The latest update to the game, Version 4.021, which will go into effect on February 27th, will eliminate support for DirectInput and Direct PS4 controllers What this basically means is[...]