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Steam Update Looks Nice, Makes Stuff Easier
Steam! We use it every day, sometimes all day, but as functional as it is, it has also — for much of its now decades-long lifespan — looked like arse. That’s something Valve were looking to address in a big new update that’s rolling out worldwide right now, and it’s something they’ve largely succeeded in.…
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Inspired By Modders, Valve Releases Offical Steam Deck Start-Up Movies
Last year, Steam Deck modders discovered how with a little file modding you could swap out the generic intro video that plays when booting up the console with your own video. Now, in time for the Steam Deck’s one-year launch anniversary, Valve has released official boot-up videos and made it easier to customise what plays…
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Amazon Bans Lost Ark Bots, Humans Caught In Crossfire
Amazon’s Diablo-like RPG, Lost Ark, had over 1.3 million people playing it at launch. It’s cooled off since then, but there are still tens of thousands of people who log on every week to enjoy it. Or they would, if they hadn’t been banned for no reason.
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Netflix Announces Game Streaming Plans Three Weeks After Google’s Attempt Blows Up
In the wake of Google Stadia’s recently announced, entirely inevitable collapse, launching a new streamed gaming service might seem a little brave. But then, if you’re Netflix, you’ve certainly at least got some of the infrastructure in place. The streaming giant has made clear its intentions to leap into this space. And indeed announced it’s…