Indie dev mounts successful sting operation against scammy Steam curators
"Reviewers" seemed focused on getting free game keys for resale, not playing. Enlarge / Artist's conception of indie developer Fabrice Breton knocking out some scammy curators. (credit: Steam) Valve has removed a handful of St.....»»
Steam has one big problem with its smallest games
With so many games releasing every day across all storefronts, discoverability has become such an issue that even great games are slipping through the cracks......»»
The Asus version of a Steam Deck is $150 off at Best Buy
The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, a powerful handheld gaming PC that's an excellent alternative to the Steam Deck, is on sale from Best Buy with a $150 discount......»»
What will it take for Apple TV+ to finally be a hit?
Apple TV+ launched in 2019, yet in those five years it’s barely moved the needle in becoming a major streaming player. TV+ has hit series like Ted Lasso, Severance, and Silo. It has critically successful movies like CODA and Killers of the Flower M.....»»
Your funny Steam reviews might be in trouble
Valve is introducing a new helpfulness system on Steam that'll hide your meme reviews if they're not, well, helpful......»»
Theoretical research holds promise for advancing modular quantum information processing
The operation of a quantum computer relies on encoding and processing information in the form of quantum bits—defined by two states of quantum systems such as electrons and photons. Unlike binary bits used in classical computers, quantum bits can e.....»»
Valve’s bespoke Steam Deck OS will be officially available on Asus’ ROG Ally
When exactly that support will come is still anybody's guess, though. Enlarge / Getting this photo took a lot of effort with unofficial ISOs that won't be necessary in the future. (credit: Kevin Purdy) In our review of t.....»»
Teams forge communication shortcuts across large organizations to keep information flowing
When it comes to successful organizations, communication is key. But what does successful communication look like? A new study from North Carolina State University examines communication dynamics within a successful organization, uncovering the cruci.....»»
Suspected head of Reveton, Ransom Cartel RaaS groups arrested
An international operation coordinated by the UK National Crime Agency (NCA) has resulted in the arrest and extradition of a man believed to be one of the world’s most prolific Russian-speaking cybercrime actors. The arrest The NCA has been investi.....»»
At its core, life is all about play—just look at the animal kingdom
At Cambridge University Library, along with all the books, maps and manuscripts, there's a child's drawing that curators have titled "The Battle of the Fruit and Vegetable Soldiers.".....»»
Band of Crusaders looks like The Witcher if it was a strategy game
If you've ever wondered what The Witcher would look like as a strategy RPG, then you'll want to pay attention to upcoming PC indie game Band of Crusaders......»»
AMD’s best chip makes its debut in first handheld
We've seen many handheld PCs lately, but the GPD Pocket 4 looks nothing like a Steam Deck......»»
My favorite Steam app can now quadruple your frame rate
Lossless Scaling is diving into insanity with a new update that can quadruple your frame rate. I tested it......»»
How to appear offline on Steam
Steam has become both a gaming platform and social hub. Contacting friends is almost too easy, so here's how to appear offline to avoid getting distracted......»»
How to appear offline on Epic Games
The Epic Game launcher isn't quite as robust as Steam, but it has all the social aspects you want. But if you're feeling antisocial, you should appear offline......»»
The first two Doom games are getting enhanced PC editions with all-new content
A Steam store listing for a combined Doom 1 and 2 enhanced edition is live, showing off improvements and a new campaign......»»
2022’s best indie game is finally coming to PlayStation this month
Vampire Survivors is coming to PlayStation, meaning even the Sony faithful can rip through hordes of gothic monsters......»»
When is Once Human coming to consoles?
Once Human has exploded in popularity on Steam, but is that the only place you can play the hit survival game? Will Once Human come to PlayStation or Xbox?.....»»
Steam hit Balatro is getting a big free update next year
Poker roguelike Balatro has been one of the biggest surprise hits of the year so far, and it's just getting started......»»
The best games on Xbox Game Pass right now (August 2024)
From RPGs to shooters to indie hits, the list of the best games on Xbox Game Pass is massive and keeps growing. Here are the titles you should dive into first......»»
A beloved Xbox Game Pass indie is getting an ambitious sequel
Descenders Next is a extreme sports game sequel to one of the best indie sleeper hits on Xbox Game Pass......»»