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Apex Legends is no longer available for the Steam Deck
04 Nov

Apex Legends is no longer available for the Steam Deck

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Valve’s Steam Deck has proven to be an enormous success, but the custom Linux-based OS has always been a thorn in the side of certain developers. Some have alleged that it gives nefarious players easier ways to cheat, which is why popular battle royale games like Valorant, PUBG and Fortnite aren’t available for the console. We can add Apex Legends to that pile, as EA just announced its withdrawing both Steam Deck and Linux support.“In our efforts to combat cheating in Apex, we’ve identified Linux OS as being a path for a variety of impactful exploits and cheats. As a…
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Playdate is officially getting a Season Two with ‘about a dozen games’ next year
04 Nov

Playdate is officially getting a Season Two with ‘about a dozen games’ next year

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Panic slipped some major news into its fall Playdate Update: Season Two is happening, and we’ll see it next year. Can I get a “hell yeah!”? It’s been over two years since Season One dropped, and in the time since, it’s remained unclear whether another would ever follow. But in today’s livestream, Panic’s Video & Podcast host Christa Mrgan confirmed that Season Two is a go, and it’s “happening next year.” Consolation for killing the Stereo Dock, perhaps?There are a lot of details we still don’t know about Season Two, like how much it'll cost (Season One was included with…
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Amazon Prime ‘free’ games for November include Dishonored and Guardians of the Galaxy
03 Nov

Amazon Prime ‘free’ games for November include Dishonored and Guardians of the Galaxy

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It's the start of a new month and, as always, Amazon is set to give away a ton of PC games to Prime members. Once again, it's a pretty strong lineup. There's a broad range of offerings from immersive sims and classic platformers to splashy action-adventure titles and chaotic cooking simulators.Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (one of our ), Mafia: Definitive Edition (a 2020 remake of the 2002 original), Dishonored, Elite Dangerous and Super Meat Boy are among the more well-known titles on the list. Overcooked is brilliant fun and, in my opinion, a perfect relationship test. Meanwhile, if the…
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Atari 50’s console-war expansion adds 19 more games on November 8
03 Nov

Atari 50’s console-war expansion adds 19 more games on November 8

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Atari and developer Digital Eclipse have announced details of the next paid expansion for Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration, a remarkable collection that's both a compilation of many of the publisher's games and a documentary about its half-century history. This second DLC is called The First Console War and it highlights the rivalry with Mattel’s Intellivision, Atari's first real competitor in the console market.The bundle includes 19 more games and eight video segments that delve into the rivalry, as well as what eventually led to Mattel making games for Atari systems. Atari and Digital Eclipse say the DLC includes more…
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Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available for Macs early next year
31 Oct

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be available for Macs early next year

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Cyberpunk 2077 is . The first-person open world adventure was first released back in 2020, so Apple fans have been waiting nearly half a decade for this release. Developer CD Projekt RED hasn’t issued a launch date yet, but says the game will be available “early next year.”This isn’t the base game. Mac owners are getting Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which features all pre-existing DLC and patches. This includes the massive Phantom Liberty expansion, . The expansion for consoles and PC.The developer says this port takes “full advantage of Apple Silicon and the advanced technologies of Metal.” It’ll boast all…
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How to watch the latest Playdate showcase
31 Oct

How to watch the latest Playdate showcase

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Panic is holding another showcase for its Playdate portable console on October 31, and you can watch it via the company’s YouTube page. We’ve dropped a stream below for your convenience. The developer promises a focus on upcoming games for the diminutive yellow console, in addition to updates of released titles and “a couple more surprises.”The livestream starts at 1PM ET. Previous showcase events have lasted around 40 minutes, giving the company plenty of time to detail a whole slew of new crank-powered gems. The stream also heralds the beginning of the second-ever Playdate Catalog Sale, which will run from…
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Ubisoft stealth released an NFT game absolutely no one needs
31 Oct

Ubisoft stealth released an NFT game absolutely no one needs

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A new tactical RPG game for PCs from Ubisoft requires NFTs to play it. Per Ubisoft Quartz, the publisher’s NFT platform, has released Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles without much fanfare.It’s not really billed as a Web3-based game in the trailer, probably because NFTs are as popular of an investment as Blackberry phones or fax machines. However, it still plays a major part in Champions Tactics. The game starts you with a handful of free temporary figurines to start you off but you’ll need to buy your own NFTs to compete using in-game currency or cryptocurrency that can reach into the…
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November’s PS Plus Monthly Games include Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2
30 Oct

November’s PS Plus Monthly Games include Ghostwire: Tokyo and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2

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Sony has the trio of games that all PlayStation Plus members can claim in November and keep in their library as long as they maintain their subscription. Arguably the most recognizable title of the bunch is (PS5), an action-adventure game from former Bethesda studio Tango Gameworks.Ghostwire: Tokyo, which debuted in early 2022, is a fairly well-reviewed first-person game that sees you battling supernatural forces in Japan's capital using an array of abilities. A sequel had been mooted before Bethesda owner Microsoft earlier this year. While Tango has found a second life after PUBG: Battlegrounds publisher Krafton , it's unclear whether…
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Enhance unveils two collectors’ box sets in honor of its tenth anniversary
30 Oct

Enhance unveils two collectors’ box sets in honor of its tenth anniversary

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Game studio Enhance is celebrating its tenth anniversary and marking the occasion with two limited run box sets that showcase the art and audio of its creative titles. Founded by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Enhance has released some stellar video games over the past decade, including Tetris Effect: Connected, Rez Infinite, Lumines Remastered and Humanity.One collection — The Enhance Soundworks Collection Boxed Set — centers on the music and soundtracks from the studio's history. It includes nine LPs with the soundtracks to each of the four games above, all on custom-printed vinyl. The box set also includes a liner booklet with insights…
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The Harris/Walz campaign has its own Fortnite map
29 Oct

The Harris/Walz campaign has its own Fortnite map

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We’re in the final stretch of the 2024 presidential election and both sides are pulling out all the stops to get those all-important undecided voters. The Harris/Walz campaign is exploring an unconventional option:now has a map in Epic Games’ mega online multiplayer hit Fortnite. available at 7331-5536-6547 is a little different from the usual Fortnite matches. played the new map and reported that there aren’t any guns in Freedom Town (probably for obvious reasons). Instead, the game focuses on racing with cars and parkour style. The map also has some campaign signs and decorations for Vice President Kamala Harris and…
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