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We’d like to share some information about recent updates to the Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA), which mainly relate to how any disputes between Valve and Steam users are resolved. We’ve eliminated the requirement that disputes be resolved by individual arbitration. As always, we encourage you to contact Steam Support when you have any issues, as that will nearly always be the best way to reach a solution. But if that doesn’t work, the updated SSA now provides that any disputes are to go forward in court instead of arbitration. We’ve also removed the class action waiver, as well as the cost and fee-shifting provisions, that were in prior versions of the SSA. For many of our customers (including the ones living in the EU and ***, Australia, New Zealand, and Quebec), these updates have limited impact as the arbitration rules did not apply to them even before the update. This is just an overview and we encourage you to review the entire updated SSA. You can review it here. View the full article

We’d like to share some information about recent updates to the Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA), which mainly relate to how any disputes between Valve and Steam users are resolved. We’ve eliminated the requirement that disputes be resolved by individual arbitration. As always, we encourage you to contact Steam Support when you have any issues, as that will nearly always be the best way to reach a solution. But if that doesn’t work, the updated SSA now provides that any disputes are to go forward in court instead of arbitration. We’ve also removed the class action waiver, as well as the cost and fee-shifting provisions, that were in prior versions of the SSA. For many of our customers (including the ones living in the EU and ***, Australia, New Zealand, and Quebec), these updates have limited impact as the arbitration rules did not apply to them even before the update. This is just an overview and we encourage you to review the entire updated SSA. You can review it here. View the full article

One of the things that sets Pillars of Eternity apart from other games is the sheer breadth and depth of its world. While confined to a relatively small area of Eora it spoke of events and concepts across the entire setting. Its sequel expanded even further, heading to the Deadfire Archipelago for an adventure of an entirely different timbre, but there's still plenty more to come. Avowed will show a new side to the world but developer Obsidian has also been considering going in a new direction, with a Pillars of Eternity tactics game floating around the office. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Surprise Pillars of Eternity update stops players being given free DLC Finished Baldur's Gate 3? This 10/10 CRPG just got a surprise update This week's free Epic Store games are two Obsidian RPGs - and they're now live View the full article

An Intel graphics card from the upcoming Arc Battlemage series has appeared on Geekbench for the first time. Although its performance score aligns with mid-range GPUs, its VRAM capacity, exceptionally high clock speed, and lack of detailed specifications raise significant questions. Read Entire Article View the full article

Stardew Valley players cautious about moving their house and risking passing out due to the longer trek from the Farm Warp Totem should take a page out of this fan's book and build a dedicated campsite for late-night adventures. The 1.6 Update for Stardew Valley introduced the option to move one's home anywhere on the farm, a feature that's great for aesthetics but when a hasty bedtime is needed, it can be risky. Fortunately, the latest patch also introduced the Tent Kit, an item that the community has embraced to facilitate nocturnal activities. View the full article

I’ll admit: The first time I saw Palworld’s “********* activity underway” warning pop-up, I got scared. I wasn’t doing anything ********—or so I thought. Does invading a Wildlife Sanctuary and sniping all of its inhabitants count as ********? … It does? Oh. Regardless of whether you know you’re conducting ********* activity in Palworld, you’ll get a bounty on your head if you keep engaging in ******** activity. But if it’s your first time breaking the law, you may not fully understand the consequences of your actions—and more importantly, how you can prevent yourself from gaining the “Wanted” status in the first place. View the full article

Final Fantasy 14 just confirmed Close in the Distance the memorable background theme from Ultima Thule in Endwalker is sung from the perspective of Ardbert to the Warrior of Light. This soul-stirring Final Fantasy 14 lore was revealed in an unexpected place: a concert for THE PRIMALS. View the full article

You just build the base of your dreams and it took 20 precious hours. There’s no way you’re closing out Palworld before you can save the game. But when you click the settings menu, you may have noticed: There’s no save button. ***** not, my fellow Pal trainers! There’s an easy way to save in Palworld, and it takes absolutely no effort on your part. View the full article

The Day Before has to be one of the wildest rides the gaming industry has ever seen. It flew to the top of the Steam wishlist charts, saw a lengthy development *******, then was released for a grand total of four days before developer Fntastic announced its closure with the game similarly being scrubbed from the platform. Less than a month after launch, The Day Before was gone but now its developer is attempting to make a return. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Day Before is suddenly back on Steam, but don't be fooled The Day Before only lasted 46 days, and now we know exactly why The Day Before parody cost $1,500 to make, looks better than real game View the full article

Throne and Liberty is a new MMO made by Amazon Studios that is currently in early access. Since the game is so fresh, many players are experiencing a multitude of bugs that prevent them from logging in and playing. One of these errors informs players of a “GateServer Connection Timeout,” which prevents them from connecting to a specific server. Here’s everything you need to know about fixing the GateServer Connection Timeout in Throne and Liberty. View the full article

Run and **** shooters are something of a gaming staple over the decades. Thanks to Contra and Metal Slug, it has been a staple of both arcades and consoles alike -- with Contra in particular having an interesting journey from arcade to console. It went from a middling arcade game to a beloved console game and led to the Metal Slug series kind of taking over as the dominant arcade run and **** franchise for about a decade, with Contra taking over consoles and PC shooters. Newcomers, however, have entered the fray and allowed the genre to have fresh takes over the years. View the full article

Remember The Day Before, the once-hyped game that had such a disastrous early access launch that the Singapore-based studio that developed it, Fntastic, announced its closure just days later? Well, Fntastic appears to be back, and they're asking for a second chance — and your money. In yet another bizarre development to what was already a strange saga, the X/Twitter account for Fntastic resurfaced today, announcing a Kickstarter campaign and asking for "your help again to bring Fntastic back." The post links to a website which claims to lay out the details for Fntastic's next moves. Once, you helped us create Fntastic through Kickstarter. Today, we need your help again to bring Fntastic back! Learn more and support us: [Hidden Content] #propnight #escapefactory — Fntastic (@FntasticHQ) September 26, 2024 If your first thought is that this whole thing could be a hoax, you'd be forgiven — and frankly, it very well could be. But if it is, it's a pretty elaborate troll, as the website is extensive. It includes an FAQ, a PDF detailing its "recovery plan," contact info, a merch page, and more. It also links to a Discord server which has mods claiming to be Fntastic devs and a bevy of confused onlookers. What's more, the website even includes details and links to a new multiplayer co-op game, Escape Factory. A free demo is currently available via its Steam page, and a Kickstarter page is looking to raise $15,535 to bring the game to fruition. As of press time, the campaign has raised $139 from three backers. The YouTube account for Fntastic, which was scrubbed shortly before The Day Before's launch, also posted a trailer for Escape Factory. According to the FAQ section of the website, if Escape Factory does not reach its Kickstarter goal, the studio won't be able to return. If the whole thing seems a little tone-deaf after the disaster that was The Day Before, the website claiming to be Fntastic at least acknowledges that it might have some trouble regaining consumers' trust. The website says they "deeply apologize to everyone for The Day Before and take full responsibility for what happened." "After the closure, we reflected on our past mistakes and initiated significant internal changes to drive ******** improvement," the site's FAQ page reads. "We've discontinued the practice of involving external volunteers and are now fully committed to a more professional approach. Honesty, transparency, and community engagement have become our top priorities." In terms of who is apparently on the current team, the website admits that it's "smaller, but it still consists of the same people who created all of our previous games." Interestingly, the website makes no mention of Fntastic founders Eduard Gotovtsev and Aisen Gotovtsev, not even in its "About Us" section that chronicles the studio's history. "Honesty, transparency, and community engagement have become our top priorities." The website adds that Fntastic has lost all legal rights to both The Day Before and Propnight, another game developed by the studio before its closure, and elaborates further on some of the things it's learned from The Day Before debacle. "Over time, we’ve analyzed the factors that led to The Day Before's unsuccessful launch," the website reads. "These included overly ambitious goals on a low indie budget, a team without AAA tech experience, and embellished marketing, which we deeply regret." The X/Twitter account for Fntastic has been replying to concerned onlookers ever since the first announcement, as many are, understandably, a little hesitant to trust the studio (if this even is the studio). Fntastic had a tumultous development cycle for The Day Before leading up to its tumultuous launch. The first trailer debuted back in 2021, gaining traction for what looked to be an exciting post-apocalyptic open world MMO. Hype gave way to skepticism, however, amid controversy over the studio's use of unpaid volunteers, various delays, a trademark dispute, and a fan revolt that accused the whole thing of being a scam. It all led up to The Day Before's early access launch in December 2023, and once fans were able to finally get their hands on the game, the response was so overwhelmingly negative (even IGN gave it a rare 1/10) that the servers shut down just over a month later. Refunds were distributed to all who purchased The Day Before, with Fntastic telling one player, “This was our first big experience. Sh*t happens.” Still, the website saying it's Fntastic is adamant that the team has learned from its mistakes, stating that its core principles are now "honesty, transparency, and professionalism." IGN has reached out to Eduard Gotovtsev and Aisen Gotovtsev, as well as a previous email address for Fntastic, for clarification on the legitimacy of the website, and has not heard back yet. We'll update this story if and when we do. Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons. View the full article

Thank your own personal deity—possibly The Four Heavenly Kings—it's Friday! I'm not going to chew ears off this morning because there are some serious deals afoot. If you're after one of the best VR headsets ever made (and not one but two PCVR bundles to throw at it), then it's your lucky day. Likewise, if you don't have Pro budget liquidity but you need a PS5 console (and with a disc drive no less), now's your time to strike. Happy hunting. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 17th birthday of DS darling Sonic Rush Adventure. As a fan of the blue dude with the 'tude, I fondly remember SRA as a beacon of light and hope in dark times; it released in the wake of the brand-wounding 2006 reboot of Sonic the Hedgehog (IGN: 4.8). All in all, just a slick platformer with excellent 2D/3D element blendings across two-screen tall level designs. Annnd by reminiscing, I've just incepted myself into a weekend replay where I'll re-find all 7 Chaos and 7 Sol Emeralds to unlock Super Sonic and Burning Blaze, respectively. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games and hardware - Sonic Rush Adventure (DS) 2007. eBay - Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions WWII (X360) 2007. eBay - ***** or Alive 5 (PS3,X360) 2012. Sequel Table of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGOThe Weekly Top 10Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Collection of Mana (-60%) - A$24Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (-20%) - A$64FFXII: TZA (-60%) - A$32Wreckfest (-40%) - A$36 Expiring Recent Deals NieR Automata: EoYE (-51%) - A$27Ni No Kuni (-84%) - A$14.39TMNT: Shredder's Revenge (-25%) - A$28Plants VS Zombies Comp. (-30%) - A$41Super Mario Party Jamboree (-15%) - A$68Mario Kart 8 Del. (-20%) - A$64 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Humble VR Rhythm Bndl [9 items] (-91%) - $A22.50Sonic Frontiers (-68%) - A$29.91Persona 3 Reload (-46%) - A$58.30Logitech G502 Hero (-49%) - A$77 Expiring Recent Deals ****** Myth: Wukong (-10%) - A$80.95BYO VR Bundle (4 games) - A$46.90Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-20%) - A$79.90*Fate/Samurai Remnant (54%) - A$47.90** Contra Anniversary Col. (-86%) - A$4.12** *Code: BESTMOUSE **Code: NAG5 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card. PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Aliens: Dark Descent (-56%) - A$28Lords of the Fallen (-60%) - A$40.47Star Wars Jedi Survivor (-57%) - A$44Avatar: FoP Gold (-57%) - A$68 Expiring Recent Deals Starfield (-59%) - A$49Ride 5 (-59%) - A$47Epic Mickey: Rebrushed (-11%) - A$89Aliens: Dark Descent (-56%) - A$28EA Sports FC 25 (-19%) - A$89Star Wars Outlaws (-32%) - A$75 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation PS Portal Remote Player ($30 off) - A$299.95NBA 2K24 Kobe Ed. ($100 off) - A$19Red ***** Redemption II (-44%) - A$24Tekken 8 (-34%) - A$79Lords of the Fallen (-60%) - A$47 Expiring Recent Deals Logitech G29 Wheel ($204 off) - A$345PS5 Dual Charger (-19%) - A$29.99Elden Ring (-31%) - A$59Tekken 8 (-34%) - A$79Star Wars Outlaws (-32%) - A$75Dragon Age: The Veilguard (-19%) - A$89 Or purchase a PS Store Card. PlayStation Console Prices What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Ninjago: Kai's Rising Dragon (-53%) - A$7Architecture: Notre-Dame ($52 off) - A$299 Expiring Recent Deals Marvel: War Machine Mech (-39%) - A$15.20Boba Fett's Starship (-40%) - A$9.60The Mighty Bowser ($80 off) - A$319 Back to top The Top 10 Games in Australia (According to IGEA and Game Sales Data.) W/E: Sep 15 40K Space Marine 2The Crew 2NBA 2K25Astro ****Hogwarts LegacyGTA VTest Drive Unlimited S.C.Rainbow Six SiegeStar Wars OutlawsAge of Mythology: Retold Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Movistar R7 celebrated a historic victory against 100 Thieves at the 2024 League of Legends World Championship Play-In stage. According to R7 jungler Oddie, their win marks the start of a heartfelt farewell for the LLA, concluding its journey as an independent region on the global stage. Coming into the match, R7 were not the favorites, but they proved everyone wrong, and as they took down the nexus turrets of 100T, the entire Riot Games Arena in Berlin erupted in cheers. “I wasn’t thinking of beating NA; this victory was for our region and our rookies,” said R7’s jungler and LLA veteran Sebastián “Oddie” Niño in an exclusive interview with Dot Esports. View the full article

Let’s face it: Palworld isn’t always for the feint of heart. You’ve got forced manual labor, trappers imprisoning wild creatures in cages, and aggressive enemies with guns. There’s a lot of danger out there in the world, and that’s why it never hurts to protect yourself with a shield. A shield in Palworld is equipped on your body and passively blocks incoming attacks. Although there are a variety of shields, most players will start off with the Common Shield at level four of the Technology Tree. As you level up, you’ll eventually gain access to the strongest shield in the game, the Ultra Shield, at level 55. View the full article

When I think about Steam indies, a few genre cornerstones come to mind. We see a lot of roguelike elements, deckbuilding features, and even management mechanics in the big hitters. Games like Slay the Spire, Cult of the Lamb, Balatro, Hades, and countless more. What can I say, we love randomized decks of cards and running societies. If you want a new game with all these elements combined, the newly revealed Kaya's Prophecy is for you. Putting you in control of a growing tribe that needs to explore, survive, and appease its ****, it's coming to Steam next year. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Open world survival game The Day Before bombed when it released late last year, and developer Fntastic shut its doors just four days later. "The Day Before has ******* financially, and we lack the funds to continue," the studio said at the time, but Fntastic has now returned, saying it's going to do things differently this time and asking gamers to fund its next project on Kickstarter... Read more.View the full article

It's that time again, as another Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvania is about to fill the Silksong-shaped ***** in your heart. With Team Cherry's sequel now at least five years in the making, the similarly beautiful Voidwrought is right around the corner. With an infinitely smaller wait time and some fascinating differences, this is a Metroidvania you should have on your radar. Even better, it's quite literally weeks away. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Selfishly, I want more triple-A-backed 3D platformers. We're not left wanting in the indie scene - A Hat in Time, New Super Lucky's Tale, and the upcoming Rollin' Rascal are all truly brilliant - but we don't get 'mainstream' entries in the genre that much anymore. Of course, there's Astro ****, ****** Bandicoot 4, and Ratchet and Clank, but I want even more new ideas. In walks Hirogami, a stunning new platformer with some a neat premise, and we (hopefully) don't need to wait long to play it. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

World of Warcraft just announced the class-specific armor and ******* sets from last year are returning to the Trading Post in November but with their class restrictions lifted. Fans who get these transmogs, or who already have them, will be able to use them on any World of Warcraft character that can equip the ******* or armor type. View the full article

A PC mod that allowed players to bypass the PlayStation Network requirements of **** of War Ragnark's PC release has been removed from Nexus Mods over ***** of potential retaliation from Sony. View the full article

Clowned King is a turn-based fantasy strategy RPG that stars a performing troupe of clowns fomenting rebellion. View the full article

Tiny Glade is a fresh indie game that allows players to construct sprawling castles and villages in a stylized setting. The developers behind the game at Pounce Light contain no combat, management systems, or stressful scenarios, all to let player creativity shine. Due to the absence of stressful gameplay mechanics, Tiny Glade seems like the perfect candidate for an eventual mobile release. Here is everything you need to know about the potential release of Tiny Glade on IOS and Android. View the full article

No localization for these versions have been announced as of yet View the full article

The Deep Melting Drill is a powerful building in Frostpunk 2 that can help you access resources ******* deep within the Earth. With the Deep Melting Drill, you can better access Deep Deposits. These valuable resources can keep your city alive for a long time, so long as they are harvested and properly used. View the full article