Fortnite Japan Controversy: Epic Battles Unfold Amid App Store Denial Amid Apple’s Antitrust Battle and Valve Ends LCD Steam Deck Support After 25 Years.

Epic Battles: Tim Sweeney Denies Fortnite on iOS in Japan Amid Apple Controversy, While PC Gamer Highlights Fortnight Fraudster Punishment

Tim Sweeney confirms that Epic Games has decided not to release Fortnite on iOS in Japan due to alleged obstructions and lawbreaking by Apple. Meanwhile, PC Gamer reports an instance where Epic Games ‘ritually humiliated’ another Fortnite fraudster who was stealing and selling accounts.

• Epic boss Tim Sweeney confirms Fortnite will not release on iOS in Japan due to Apple’s alleged “obstruction and lawbreaking” — Eurogamer
• Epic ritually humiliates another Fortnite fraudster who was stealing and selling accounts — PC Gamer

Google Ends Support for Dreamcast Web Browser After 25 Years

PC Gamer reports that Google has discontinued support for the Dreamcast web browser, marking a significant end to an era after its continuous presence for over two and a half decades.

• Google killed support for the Dreamcast web browser after 25 years — PC Gamer

Clair Obscur Studio Sandfall Interactive Prioritizes Focus Over Expansion

Despite significant success with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, studio Sandfall Interactive is content to remain small-scale and not pursue rapid growth or new projects.

• Amongst all the success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive isn’t interested in expansion — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Amongst all the success, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive aren’t interested in expansion — Rock Paper Shotgun

Steam Deck Legacy: Valve Concludes LCD Model Production

Valve has announced the discontinuation of production for its original Steam Deck LCD model, signaling the end of an era for this classic handheld gaming device.

• The LCD Steam Deck’s days are coming to an end, as Valve wind down production of the OG model — Rock Paper Shotgun
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Immersive Sims: Tim Cain Defines the Genre

Tim Cain, lead on classic Fallout titles, offers his own definition of ‘immersive sim’: elements that define an immersive simulator also make for great RPGs. He argues there is no consensus on a single definition.

• Nobody can agree what an ‘immersive sim’ is, but OG Fallout lead Tim Cain has his own definition: ‘The very elements that make something an immsim are the ones that I also think make good RPGs’ — PC Gamer

Valve Discontinues LCD Steam Deck Model

PC Gamer reports Valve has quietly stopped production of the last model featuring an LCD display for the Steam Deck, marking a significant end to this variant of the popular handheld gaming device.

• Valve has quietly discontinued the last LCD Steam Deck model — PC Gamer

Avatar: Fire and Ash – The Biggest Burning Questions

A deep dive into the most pressing questions left unanswered by the latest installment of the Avatar franchise, exploring plot points, character arcs, and the implications of its cliffhanger ending.

• Avatar: Fire and Ash – The Biggest Burning Questions — IGN
• Avatar: Fire and Ash Ending Explained — IGN

RV There Yet? Surpasses 4.5 Million Copies Sold with Unplanned Content Update

PC Gamer reports that the popular co-op comedy vehicle sim RV There Yet? has reached over 4.5 million copies sold, leading to an unplanned content update for the game.

• Co-op smash hit RV There Yet? gets an ‘unplanned content update for an unplanned game’ as the comedy vehicle sim surpasses 4.5 million copies sold — PC Gamer

Take Time Board Game Review: A Relaxing Experience for All Ages

In this review, IGN explores the Take Time board game, highlighting its engaging gameplay that encourages strategic thinking and social interaction. The reviewer praises its accessibility for players of all ages, noting how it fosters communication and teamwork while providing a calming gaming experience.

• Take Time Board Game Review — IGN

Dave the Diver’s Next DLC Breaks from Sushi: Croc Fights and Jungle Exploration

The upcoming DLC for Dave the Diver promises a departure from its sushi-centric gameplay, introducing underwater crocodile encounters and jungle exploration. Players can expect substantial changes including Animal Crossing-like sim mechanics and a brand new restaurant setting.

• Dave the Diver’s next DLC may not stick to sushi, but its underwater croc fights and jungle exploration have my attention — Rock Paper Shotgun
• Dave the Diver’s In The Jungle DLC will make substantial changes, with Animal Crossing sim mechanics and a new restaurant — Eurogamer

AMD Stealth-Launches Low-Power Radeon RX 9060 XT Graphics Card for DIY Steam Machines

AMD has stealth-launched a new low-power version of its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card, which could be ideal for building custom DIY Steam Machine PCs. Although the power savings are modest at just 13% reduction compared to the original model, this upgrade offers improved performance and efficiency tailored for home-built gaming rigs.

• AMD stealth-launches a new low power version of its Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card that could be great for a DIY Steam Machine, though it’s only shaved 13% off the energy consumption — PC Gamer

DirectX 12 Marks a Decade of Evolution: From Graphics API to Rendering Powerhouse

Ten years after its launch, DirectX 12 continues to evolve with regular updates, solidifying its role as a crucial graphics API but still facing competition in achieving the ‘master of all things rendering’ title.

• Microsoft celebrates 10 years of DirectX 12: A decade of updates to the low-level graphics API but it’s still not the master of all things rendering — PC Gamer