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The unstoppable crowdfunding force that is Star Citizen has surpassed $80m in funding. Roberts Space Industries funding page shows the in development PC and Linux game is approaching $80.5m at time of publication – the latest milestone was reached thanks to a recent sale on ships and other in-game items. …
Read More »Hatred set to launch on Steam in June
Controversial shooter Hatred will launch on Steam this June, developer Destructive Creations has announced. The ultra-violent Windows PC game will arrive via Valve’s platform on June 1st. It’s set to become the first Adults Only-rated title available on the digital storefront. Hatred made news last December when Valve banned and …
Read More »D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die is coming to PC
The most recent release from Deadly Premonition creator Hidetaka ‘Swery65′ Suehiro is to receive a release on PC. The news was confirmed by Suehiro on Twitter after a fan asked for confirmation of a translation of an interview he gave to Famitsu. In a separate tweet the developer said he …
Read More »DayZ dev Dean Hall: ‘I would love to make mods for Grand Theft Auto’
The developer behind highly successful open-world zombie MMO DayZ has said he would love to create his own content for Grand Theft Auto. Discussing the addition of paid mods by Valve to its Steam Workshop content marketplace, Dean Hall expressed his desire to see bigger studios offer access to their …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers: April 19-25
Grand Theft Auto V held tight to the top spot on Steam’s weekly best selling products chart, but Killing Floor 2 arguably had a better showing with two of its products finishing in the top three. Killing Floor 2 took the runner-up spot, while the game’s Digital Deluxe Edition finished …
Read More »Codemasters announces Dirt Rally, already available on Steam
Surprise! Codemasters has not only announced a new game in the Dirt series, but has actually already released it. Dirt Rally is a PC-only game and is available right now on Steam Early Access for 24.99. The price will increase over time, however. The publisher says the racer features a …
Read More »Invisible Inc for PS4 in the works, full Steam release lands next month
Klei Entertainment has pinned an official release date on its Steam Early Access stealth title Invisible Inc., revealing the game is in development for PlayStation 4 as well. The PC, Mac and Linux versions of the game will leap from Early Access to 1.0 status on Steam May 12th, according …
Read More »‘We don’t let business affect the game in the middle’: Lionhead on taking Fable free-to-play
When Lionhead Studios made the decision to turn its latest entry in the long-running Fable franchise free-to-play, it knew one thing: not everyone was going to love it. The outlet announced back in February that upcoming co-operative action RPG Fable Legends wouldn’t cost a penny on either of its release …
Read More »Final Fantasy IV: The After Years 3D remake heading to Steam in May
The 3D remake of Final Fantasy IV: The After Years is making its way to Steam next month, Square Enix has announced. Gematsu reports on the reveal, confirming the game will launch on May 12th for $15.99. Pre-orders get 10 per cent off that cost, for those willing to put …
Read More »UPDATED: Logitech to move away from PC mouse production
One of the most recognisable computer mice producers is to move away from the sector, citing declining demand for PC accessories. Reuters reports that Logitech has recorded a 34 per cent drop in operating profits for the year quarter ending March, falling to $14.5m. Net sales were down 4.7 per …
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