Valve has released an update to the Steam client. The update fixes a number of issues with the client while also adding support for virtual reality on both Linux and Mac. Other changes include: Fixed in game overlay sometimes not activating on first hot key press after game launch Fix a rare crash during login inside of Big Picture if ...
Read More »Standalone PC Kinect sensor coming July 15th for $200
Today Microsoft began taking pre-orders for the Kinect v2 Sensor, which will become available starting with July 15th. The standalone sensor only works on Windows and can be purchased for the hefty sum of $200. By comparison, the $400 Kinect-free Xbox One doesn’t seem all that expensive now. So what’s with the high price tag? Well, according to the product ...
Read More »Battlefield 4 Dragon’s Teeth DLC coming July 15th for Premium members
I know Battlefield Hardline is the main attraction right now, but Battlefield 4 is still alive as well and its Dragon’s Teeth DLC is just around the corner. Origin revealed earlier on Twitter that the expansion pack will arrive on July 15th for Premium members. The company may have spilled the beans a little early as the mentioned tweet was ...
Read More »Valve giving Compendium owners gems after The International 4
Valve just released a new post entitled “It’s Happening” on Dota 2’s official blog. But what’s happening? The International 4 of course. The most important Dota 2 event of the year is just around the corner and it all begins next Tuesday, July 8th when the Playoffs kick in. To get us all just a little bit more excited for the ...
Read More »Evolve Alpha has arrived, only NA residents eligible for now
Turtle Rock Studios and 2K Games have just announced that Evolve will be entering the Alpha testing phase very soon. Those who wish to participate must meet a few requirements in order to be considered eligible for testing. First off, you must be located in mainland North America. Next, you must own a PC capable of running Evolve (we’ve posted the ...
Read More »Final The Wolf Among Us episode coming next week
Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us will be releasing next week across all platforms. Those playing on the PlayStation 3 and PC will be able to download the game on July 8 while Xbox owners will have to wait until July 9. It will become available on iOS devices on July 10. The episode is priced at ...
Read More »Civilization: Beyond Earth coming in October
2K games has revealed that Civilization: Beyond Earth will release October 24. Pre-ordering the game now will grant access to the Exoplanets Map Packs. This additional content provides six maps, including Kepler 186f, Rigil Khantoris Bb, Tau Ceti d, Mu Arae f, 82 Eridani e and Eta Vulpeculae b. The scientific names have been used because they are real life ...
Read More »Acid Nerve talks about the origins of Titan Souls
Many people (including its devs) would tell you that Titan Souls is what you get when you combine Shadow of the Colossus with Dark Souls. While it is indeed similar is many aspects, this retro indie game also adds a few interesting twists of its own to the formula. Developed by UK-based studio Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital, Titan Souls ...
Read More »Morrowind running on the Skyrim engine will become a reality soon
Do you ever miss Bethesda’s 2002 The Elder Scrolls III Morrowind? I sure do. From time to time I even reinstall it and jump in for a quick session, but it’s just not the same anymore. After playing many of the visually stunning titles that came out in recent years, Morrowind’s graphics just seems incredibly outdated by today’s standards. On the other ...
Read More »GTA 5 developer Rockstar sued by Lindsay Lohan
Yes, you did read that right. Actress/model/singer/ etc. Lindsay Lohan actually sued GTA 5 creators Rockstar Games and Take Two Interactive today. Lohan claims the developers have borrowed her likeness when creating the Lacey Jonas character. Lawyers are saying that GTA 5 uses the actresses entire image and shows her struggles with the paparazzi. Apparently Lohan is troubled by the ...
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