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A new branch has appeared on Steam for Half-Life Alyx, indicating a big change on the horizon, and much speculation amongst our cabal. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Half-Life Alyx gets new Steam branch, and the rumors are already swirling View the full article

Anime-style cosy life sim Starsand Island is leaving Early Access after six months. The game was released on Early Access in Steam and Xbox (including Xbox Game Pass) on February 11. Developer Seed Sparkle Lab said it was going to use the Early Access ******* to finalise the game’s content and “finesse the end-game experience for players”, and was aiming for a full release in the Summer. Read More... View the full article

Star Trek: Legends, which was released on PC and consoles in 2024, is scheduled to permanently shut down its servers on August 20. Star Trek: Legends originally launched on Apple Arcade in 2021 and was later ported to major platforms, including Steam, Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. View the full article

Take it with your usual pinch of salt, but Statcounter is showing some impressive growth for the Linux desktop overall globally. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Baldur’s Gate 3 turns three today, and to celebrate, Larian Studios has slashed the price of its critically acclaimed D&D blockbuster to its lowest price ever on Steam, while also dropping the price of the game significantly on other platforms. View the full article

EA has explained the major changes coming to EA Sports FC 27 Ultimate Team, including a new Squad Building Challenges system and a new item tier. Speaking to VGC at EA’s Vancouver office, lead producer Azlan Mustapha and senior lead product manager Jamey Cane explained the biggest changes coming to the popular mode. Highlights include the new simplified Squad Building Challenges (SBCs). Unlike the previous system, which would require up to 11 different players to be submitted while achieving a specific rating or chemistry level, in FUT 27 player items now have a number associated with them that contributes to the overall goal. Read More... View the full article

There's a new bundle of games on itch.io 'Game industry hardship fund' that helps to support various game developers after losing jobs. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

It should be "soon" now right? The almost mythical Steam Frame from Valve may end up releasing this week, with lots of back-end work being done. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

While details on it are quite light as we've only got the first announcement of it coming, Thimbleweed Park 2 is real and coming sometime in 2028. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Embark have given an update in the ongoing fight against cheaters, with a new anti-cheat named Elytra to begin rolling out that's home-grown. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

After previously dealing with a big wave of malware in the Arch Linux AUR (Arch User Repository), another wave happened while I was off touching grass. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

The latest episode of VGC: The Video Game Podcast is now live, featuring insight on the week’s biggest gaming stories from our team of journalists. Stories this week include Jordan and Chris’s hands-on time with EA Sports FC 27 and Gears of War E-Day. If you enjoy our weekly show, you can get more podcasts and videos by joining VGC on Patreon. You can find out more at [Hidden Content]. Read More... View the full article

Battlestate Games announced the official launch of the first Escape from Tarkov season, Kord Beach. The major update (1.1.0.0) is now available to all players. It introduces a dedicated seasonal game mode with separate progression, a unique gameplay modifier system, a cross-profile Battle Pass, and much more. Escape From Tarkov has had many millions of players since it came out in alpha in 2016 and beta in 2017. Key Features of Update 1.1.0.0A New Progression Format Update 1.1.0.0 introduces a comprehensive seasonal system and seasonal characters to Escape from Tarkov. Seasonal characters are created and played on dedicated PvP servers featuring their own balance and economy. Battle Pass and Seasonal Rewards The first season, codenamed Kord Beach, introduces a brand-new reward system. A global Battle Pass now connects all game modes and is available to every player, alongside exclusive seasonal rewards. Gameplay Modifier System The defining feature of the seasonal system is the new modifier mechanic, which players select during character creation. Modifiers can dramatically change the gameplay experience, allowing players to increase the challenge for a more hardcore experience or simplify certain aspects of the game. Seasonal Content Players can look forward to new content and an original story-driven questline that expands the lore of the BlackDivision unit. Seasonal Leagues and Rankings Shortly after the release of Update 1.1.0.0, the new League system will become available, allowing players to compete for exclusive rewards. “Expansions Hub” and “TarCoin” The introduction of Seasons marks another major milestone in the evolution of Escape from Tarkov, complementing the “Expansions Hub” and the in-game currency “TarCoin”. Together, these systems create a comprehensive ecosystem that gives players greater freedom in customization and progression. The post Battlestate Games launches Kord Beach, 1st-ever season for Escape From Tarkov appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Whether or not you are a fan of the modern resurgence ofLord of the Rings in new adaptations such as Amazon's Rings of Power, The War of the Rohirrim anime film, or the upcoming projects such as Andy Serkis's The Hunt for Gollum or Stephen Colbert's Shadows of the Past, it's definitely a lively and exciting ******* for the iconic fantasy franchise. View the full article

Game of Thrones fans have been having a wild ride with the current season of House of the Dragon, with several significant diversions from George R.R. Martin's source material in Fire & Blood that have been quite controversial. Despite the divisive changes, viewers have continued tuning in each week to see how the Dance of the Dragons unfolds on screen, eager to compare HBO's adaptation with the original story. View the full article