Valve Revives Steam Machines Initiative Amid Console vs. PC Gaming Gap and Exciting Game Announcements
Valve Revives Steam Machines Initiative with Games, Closing Console vs. PC Gap
After the initial failure of Valve’s first-generation Steam Machines eight years ago, recent reports suggest that Valve is finally succeeding in its attempt to bridge the console and PC divide by incorporating games into its new Steam Machine lineup.
- I reported on the failure of Valve’s first Steam Machines 8 years ago—this time I think they have it right — PC Gamer
- Whatever Valve says about its PC-first credentials, its new Steam Machines are another step closer to obliterating the once-indelible line between console and PC — Eurogamer
- Why a new Steam Machine when the first ones flopped? Because this time, Valve say, it’ll actually have games — Rock Paper Shotgun
Deep Rock Galactic Announces Season 6 Update and Postpones Rogue Core Spinoff
Deep Rock Galactic is set to release its highly anticipated season 6 update, while the planned rogue-like spinoff has been delayed. Meanwhile, the main game continues to expand with new content in its ongoing seasons.
- Deep Rock Galactic unearths its season 6 update as Rogue Core spinoff gets delayed — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Deep Rock Galactic’s roguelite spin-off is delayed, but in the meantime it’s getting another season of new stuff including a ‘tomb-like’ biome — PC Gamer
Godzilla to Stomp into Tabletop RPGs with Legendary Warhammer Designers
PC Gamer reports that Godzilla will appear in a new tabletop RPG game developed by three renowned Warhammer designers, expanding the franchise’s presence into the realm of board games.
Fallout Season 2 Delivers Epic New Vegas Experience with Deathclaw and Elvis Ghouls
The latest Fallout Season 2 trailer reveals a thrilling showdown featuring a Deathclaw, the enigmatic Mr. House, and unexpected guest appearances from Elvis ghouls, all set against the iconic backdrop of New Vegas.
- Fallout Season 2 goes full New Vegas with a new trailer showing a Deathclaw, The Kings, and Macaulay Culkin — Eurogamer
- New Fallout Season 2 Trailer Shows Deathclaw Fight, Mr. House, and Elvis Ghouls in New Vegas — IGN
Hundreds of Rockstar Employees Demand Reinstatement of Fired Colleagues in Union-Busting Letter
Two major gaming sites report that over two hundred staff members at Rockstar Games have signed a letter to management demanding the immediate reinstatement of workers fired amid union-busting efforts.
- 220 Rockstar staff sign letter to management calling for “immediate reinstatement” of fired workers — Rock Paper Shotgun
- “This is a blatant, unapologetic act of vicious union busting” – Hundreds of Rockstar employees sign letter to management, demanding fired colleagues get reinstated — Eurogamer
South Park Season 28, Episode 3: “Sora, Not Sorry” Review
The third episode of South Park Season 28, titled “Sora, Not Sorry,” offers a satirical take on social media culture and the impact of online interactions. The characters navigate various internet-related scenarios while delivering sharp commentary on modern digital communication trends.
Pokémon Pokopia Introduces New Forms for Pikachu and Snorlax, Animal Crossing-Style Gameplay Trailer Revealed
Pokémon Pokopia, a new spin-off in the Pokémon franchise, has unveiled special forms for iconic characters Pikachu and Snorlax that have never been seen before. The game’s trailer showcases gameplay reminiscent of the beloved animal crossing series, featuring mysterious elements like Pale Pikachu, Mossy Snorlax, and Professor Tangrowth.
- It may only be a spin-off, but Pokémon Pokopia has introduced new forms for Pikachu and Snorlax for the first time ever — Eurogamer
- Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Showcases Animal Crossing-Style Gameplay — Plus A Mysterious Pale Pikachu, Mossy Snorlax and Professor Tangrowth — IGN
The Wheel of Time Star Rosamund Pike Questions Amazon’s Cancellation Decision Had Season 3 Been as Strong from the Start
Rosamund Pike, star of The Wheel of Time, discusses whether Amazon would have canceled the series if it had been as critically acclaimed as Season 3 right from the beginning.
- The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants Gets First Trailer With an Unexpected Cameo — IGN
- The Wheel of Time Star Rosamund Pike Wonders Whether Amazon Would Have Canceled the Show Had It Been as Good as Season 3 From the Start, but Insists: ‘I Think We Have to Accept That It’s Over’ — IGN
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s Patch Notes Spark Traditional Migration to New Zealand
The launch day patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 have been compared to a gun speed dating session, with changes focusing on weapon balance. Meanwhile, players are reportedly heading to New Zealand ahead of the game’s release in anticipation of new content and features.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s launch day patch notes are basically gun speed dating, and its endgame is a big fight in map soup — Rock Paper Shotgun
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 owners are migrating to New Zealand ahead of launch, as is tradition — Eurogamer
Death Stranding Anime Series Confirmed for Disney+ in 2027 with Concept Art by SAC_2045 Character Designer
Disney has announced that the Death Stranding anime series will be released on its streaming platform, Disney+, in 2027. The anime, which features concept art designed by the character designer of Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045, is set to be a part of the platform’s exclusive content lineup.
- Death Stranding Anime Series Confirmed for Disney+ in 2027, Concept Art by Ghost in the Shell: SAC_2045 Character Designer Released — _IGN_
- Death Stranding’s anime is, unfortunately, going to be locked behind a Disney Plus subscription — Eurogamer
New Silent Hill f Patch Makes NG+ Runs Less Punishing With Fewer Unskippable Combat Encounters, Faster Stamina Regen, Plus a New Casual Action Difficulty
Silent Hill f has released an update that introduces a new casual difficulty setting and the ability to skip certain runs in new game plus mode. The patch also reduces the punishing nature of NG+ runs by minimizing unskippable combat encounters and improving stamina regeneration speed.
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