[ad_1] Games for Windows Live has caused a number of headaches since Microsoft began shutting things down in 2013. Developers have had to patch the platform out of their games to keep them running properly, including the Batman: Arkham series and Dark Souls. GTA4 has had its own problems, prompting gamers to develop workarounds to […]
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Steam makes it easier to find and download game soundtracks
[ad_1] The audio itself is getting a boost. There’s a new interface for soundtracks, and producers can offer high-quality versions of tracks (such as in FLAC or WAV) in addition to the usual MP3s. The revamped soundtrack features should debut on January 20th. And don’t worry about any soundtracks you already own — Valve is […]
Smoke app brings the Steam store to your Apple Watch
[ad_1] Smoke advertises that it “brings parts of Steam” to the Apple Watch. The hardware is obviously pretty limited, so don’t expect to be purchasing or launching games from your wrist. You will be able to view your games and achievements, view store information and see if your friends are online and what they’ve been […]
‘The Witcher 3’ is now more popular on Steam than it was at launch
[ad_1] It won’t surprise you to hear what likely prompted the spike. You see, there’s this little Netflix series called The Witcher that premiered on December 20th — there’s a good chance that seeing Henry Cavill and crew in the show prompted players to fire up the game. And when Witcher 3 is currently on […]
The 10-year challenge: Video game edition
[ad_1] Nintendo Top product in 2009: Wii Top product in 2019: Switch Lite Progress report: In 2009, the Wii dominated the console market and changed the way people across the world interacted with video games. Today, the Switch and Switch Lite are on the same path, bridging the divide between living-room and mobile gaming. The […]
‘Dead Cells’ update lets you play old versions of the game
[ad_1] “As we moved toward regular updates,” wrote Steve Filby, “we were bugged by the fact that we were drastically changing the experience that a lot of people had come to love.” After all, those who fell in love with Dead Cells as a beta played a drastically different game to the one that currently […]
Apple Arcade standout ‘Assemble With Care’ is coming to PC next year
[ad_1] It’s a puzzle-solving game in which you’re tasked with repairing various gadgets and items, with a story running through the entire thing. You’ll need to disassemble each object, figure out what’s not working, fix it and piece it all back together. The items are typically less complex than their real-life counterparts, but that doesn’t […]
Steam’s Winter Sale includes award-winning games ‘Sekiro’ and ‘Disco Elysium’
[ad_1] As always, Steam has bundled the sale with an activity where you can earn rewards, and it’s thankfully much less complicated than the summer event’s Grand Prix. Steam will reward you with tokens whenever you buy games from the Winter Sale or complete quests, such as adding titles to your wishlist and joining a […]
Co-operative horror shooter ‘GTFO’ hits Steam Early Access
[ad_1] Besides the tonal similarities to the Alien franchise (there’s a firearm that includes a radar module, allowing you to spot enemies before they detect you), a key selling point of GTFO is a gameplay mechanic called the “Rundown.” Essentially, each time you play the game, developer 10 Chambers claims the experience will be slightly […]
GOG’s Galaxy 2.0 game launcher is available without an invitation
[ad_1] As before, owner CD Projekt says the goal of its app is to unify your disparate game libraries and friends lists in one place. While you’ll still need to have launchers like Steam and the Epic Games Store on your computer, GOG Galaxy 2.0 allows you to install and play any games you may […]