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A complicated set of restrictions has been implemented that has effectively killed off one avenue through which cheap European CD keys are sold online. Engadget reckons that the changes, which apply to games that are given as a ‘gift’ directly through Steam, have been put in place as a response …
Read More »Treat yourself to some free developer tools for Christmas
Intel Developer Blog: Intel offers some free gifts to devs
Read More »Dark Souls Games for Windows Live migration is underway
PC owners who own Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition are now able to remove its Games for Windows Live integration. The move to Steamworks, which has been in the works for some time, was originally scheduled for last month before being slightly delayed. The migration is optional, should you …
Read More »[UPDATE] Valve removes ultraviolent game Hatred from Steam Greenlight
'We would not publish Hatred on Steam'
Read More »West Games tries to get STALKER successor development back up and running
The group behind failed STALKER successor Areal has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a very similar looking game entitled STALKER Apocalypse. West Games is this time using a funding platform called World Wide Funder, which was only recently established. It also allows developers to keep whatever cash has been pledged …
Read More »Syndicate successor Satellite Reign arrives on Steam Early Access
Having reached its Kickstarter targets last summer, Satellite Reign is now available on Steam. The 20.69 download (temporarily down from its full price of 22.99) is quite limited in scope for the time being, hence its release as an Early Access title. It includes four player agent classes, some upgrades …
Read More »Valve announces Steam Holiday Auction
Valve has detailed the Steam Holiday Auction, a limited time event allowing users to trade community items like Trading Cards for full games including Civilization: Beyond Earth, This War of Mine and more. Starting this coming Monday, Steam account holders can trade in unused items for Steam Gems that can …
Read More »The Banner Saga 2 in the works for PC, PS4, Xbox One
A sequel to Stoic Studio’s hit strategy game The Banner Saga is heading to PC and new-gen consoles, publisher Versus Evil has confirmed. The Banner Saga 2 has been given a 2015 release window and is in development for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The original Banner Saga is …
Read More »Rust developer unveils new survival game Before
Garry’s Mod and Rust developer Facepunch Studios has revealed its next effort, Before – a survival game set in the stone age. The game hasn’t received a release date yet, but it’s in development for Windows, Mac and Linux. Going off the developer’s previous releases, it will almost assuredly launch …
Read More »Watch the second episode of Razer eSports documentary Team Razer: Great Games
The second instalment in Razer’s three-part eSports documentary has hit the web. This episode focuses on the world of Massive Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games, providing insight into the rise of Dota 2 and League of Legends. Part three will be released at 2pm on December 13th. All three parts …
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