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Updated version of Steam Deck is "years away"
Valve will release a 2nd generation Steam Deck only when a true technology leap calls for it.
September 22, 2023
Valve will release a 2nd generation Steam Deck only when a true technology leap calls for it.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 22, 2023
2 MIN READ
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Rockstar's GTA+ service to include classic Rockstar games
The GTA+ service is getting a new lease on life as Rockstar begins adding in back catalog titles.
September 22, 2023
The GTA+ service is getting a new lease on life as Rockstar begins adding in back catalog titles.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 22, 2023
1 MIN READ
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Unity apologizes to devs, reveals updated Runtime Fee policy
Unity's updated Runtime Fee will no longer apply to games made on Unity Personal, and will only apply beginning with the next LTS version of Unity.
September 22, 2023
Unity's updated Runtime Fee will no longer apply to games made on Unity Personal, and will only apply beginning with the next LTS version of Unity.
by Bryant Francis, Senior Editor
September 22, 2023
5 MIN READ
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Obituary: Garry's Mod modder Dave Hunt has died at age 35
Hunt is best known by his online persona "Dav0r" and for creating the iconic Tool Gun for Garry's Mod.
September 22, 2023
Hunt is best known by his online persona "Dav0r" and for creating the iconic Tool Gun for Garry's Mod.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 22, 2023
1 MIN READ
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Virtuos opens Tokyo studio to strengthen relationship with Japanese developers
"Our team is looking forward to supporting Japanese developers on both creative and technical needs."
September 22, 2023
"Our team is looking forward to supporting Japanese developers on both creative and technical needs."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
September 22, 2023
2 MIN READ
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The CMA has provisionally approved Microsoft's restructured Activision Blizzard deal
The transfer of Activision Blizzard's cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft might have won over the UK regulator.
September 22, 2023
The transfer of Activision Blizzard's cloud streaming rights to Ubisoft might have won over the UK regulator.
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
September 22, 2023
3 MIN READ
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Embracer says it spends more money on platforms than game development
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
September 21, 2023
CEO Lars Wingefors thinks revenue programs like Epic Games' First Run program can help developers reduce the cost of bringing their games to storefronts.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 21, 2023
2 MIN READ
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Ubisoft taps Julian Gerighty as executive producer for The Division franchise
Gerighty has been a longtime Ubisoft employee and will oversee The Division's franchise, including a third mainline installment.
September 21, 2023
Gerighty has been a longtime Ubisoft employee and will oversee The Division's franchise, including a third mainline installment.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 21, 2023
2 MIN READ
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Valheim has "crafted" 12 million sold copies
Embracer itself may be struggling, but games under its Coffee Stain Publishing banner have been selling strong in the years since their release.
September 21, 2023
Embracer itself may be struggling, but games under its Coffee Stain Publishing banner have been selling strong in the years since their release.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 21, 2023
1 MIN READ
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Embracer open to divesting studios, confirms more closures on the horizon
"On the divestment side there is a strong vibrant market with many, many active players."
September 21, 2023
"On the divestment side there is a strong vibrant market with many, many active players."
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
September 21, 2023
2 MIN READ
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Valve shares early 2024 Steam event calendar to help devs prep for sales
We haven't bid farewell to 2023 yet, but the first Steam sale of 2024 is only a few months away.
September 21, 2023
We haven't bid farewell to 2023 yet, but the first Steam sale of 2024 is only a few months away.
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
September 21, 2023
1 MIN READ
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The Callisto Protocol developer Striking Distance loses founder Glen Schofield
Less than two months after laying off 32 employees, Striking Distance founder and CEO Glen Schofield has departed.
September 21, 2023
Less than two months after laying off 32 employees, Striking Distance founder and CEO Glen Schofield has departed.
by Chris Kerr, News Editor
September 21, 2023
2 MIN READ
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Embracer has conducted layoffs at Tomb Raider dev Crystal Dynamics
Crystal Dynamics' new round of layoffs comes as it ends support (and delists) its 2020 game Marvel's Avengers at the end of September.
September 20, 2023
Crystal Dynamics' new round of layoffs comes as it ends support (and delists) its 2020 game Marvel's Avengers at the end of September.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 20, 2023
1 MIN READ
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FTC permits Fortnite players to get refunds for in-game purchases
From now until January 2024, Fortnite players can get their money back for buying in-game items they shouldn't have been charged for.
September 20, 2023
From now until January 2024, Fortnite players can get their money back for buying in-game items they shouldn't have been charged for.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 20, 2023
1 MIN READ
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Microsoft leak reveals most current-gen Xbox owners have the Series S
The Xbox Series S is proving to be an effective gateway console for players with less money to spend.
September 20, 2023
The Xbox Series S is proving to be an effective gateway console for players with less money to spend.
by Justin Carter, Contributing Editor
September 20, 2023
1 MIN READ
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