Why there are 861 roguelike deckbuilders on Steam all of a sudden
9 answers from 8 devs about why combat card games on screens have blown up. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) In a deckbuilding game, you start out with a basic set of cards, then upgrade it over time, seeking synergies an.....»»
FTC urged to make smart devices say how long they will be supported
Sudden subscription fees, lost features causing users "death by a thousand cuts." Enlarge / Spotify released the Car Thing to the general public in February 2022. It's bricking them in December. (credit: Spotify) For so.....»»
Research highlights drought risk and awareness gaps in global society
Natural disasters have threatened human beings and the ecosystem. Among the various natural disasters, drought is one of the most insidious and costliest, adversely affecting the global economy and livelihoods. Unlike sudden disasters such as earthqu.....»»
You can Now Play all the DS-era Castlevania Games on the Nintendo Switch
It's also available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Steam. The post You can Now Play all the DS-era Castlevania Games on the Nintendo Switch appeared first on Phandroid. In a day and age where the gaming industry is populated.....»»
Return to Moria arrives on Steam with mining, crafting, and a “Golden Update”
Changes to combat, crafting, and ambient music came from player feedback. Enlarge / It's hard work, survival crafting, but there are moments for song, dance, and tankards. (credit: North Beach Games) The dwarves of J.R.R.....»»
Valve’s worst-kept secret is no longer a secret
Deadlock is now on Steam and on streams. Enlarge / Look! A wild Valve game appears! (credit: Valve) If you read Ars Technica regularly, you've known since May that Valve is working on Deadlock, a mishmash of genres that.....»»
Microscopic fossilized shells reveal ancient climate change patterns
At the end of the Paleocene and beginning of the Eocene epochs, between 59 to 51 million years ago, Earth experienced dramatic warming periods, both gradual periods stretching millions of years and sudden warming events known as hyperthermals......»»
Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were “misplaced or overly optimistic”
Pitchford's prediction that Steam could be "a dying store" have not come to pass. Enlarge / Artist's conception of Randy Pitchford surveying the Epic Games Store landscape years after Borderlands 3's exclusive launch there. (cred.....»»
Inadequate sensors and decision-making at the root of false activations
The occasional misperception or misjudgment can trigger a sudden braking event that could result in a crash......»»
Classic "Marathon Infinity" lands on Steam as a free Mac title
Bungie has finally brought all of the "Marathon" trilogy of games to Steam, with "Marathon Infinity" now playable for free on modern Macs.Marathon Infinite [Bungie, macOS]In May, Bungie started to bring Marathon to Steam, with the intention of bringi.....»»
Steam reviews now show when the writer played primarily on Steam Deck
Steam has released a small but potentially huge feature for its reviews section concerning Steam Deck playability......»»
How to hide games in your Steam library
If you're never going to play a game again — or you just don't want to see something listed in your Steam library — here's how to hide it out of sight!.....»»
How to hide pop-up ads on Steam
Everyone hates pop-ups, especially when you're trying to play a game on Steam. There's an easy way to turn these ads off, which we can show you in a few steps......»»
How to stop Steam from opening on startup
If you don't want Steam to open when you boot up your computer, we'll tell you how to turn this setting off. Don't worry — it's a very quick and easy fix!.....»»
How to find your Steam ID
Your Steam ID can be used to identify your account and shared with others to help them find your profile. We'll tell you how to locate your Steam ID......»»
Black Myth: Wukong is already annihilating Steam records
Less than 24 hours after its release, Black Myth: Wukong has already smashed a Steam record set by Palworld earlier this year......»»
How to enable cloud saves on Steam
Turning on cloud saves can ensure that your progress in Steam games remains safe and secure. Here's how to be positive you've got this feature enabled......»»
How to turn on the FPS counter on Steam
If you want to see how your game is performing without having to use any third-party software, you can turn on a basic FPS counter on Steam. Here's how......»»
Final Fantasy XVI’s PC launch is right around the corner, but you can try it now
Final Fantasy 16 is hitting Steam and Epic Games Store in September, but there's a PC exclusive demo you can play right now......»»
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......»»