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Your Steam game backlog cannot be bequeathed in your will
The ever-growing popularity of video games has resulted in many players amassing a substantial portfolio on their Steam account. Nevertheless, a recently discovered legal detail revealed by user delete12345 on ResetEra forum and shared by Ars Technica suggests that these libraries cannot be passed on posthumously. The user had asked Steam’s support team about the…
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Families of Uvalde Shooting Victims File Lawsuit Against Activision, Publisher of Call of Duty, and Meta
Several families of victims of the 2022 Uvalde elementary school shooting are bringing a lawsuit against Call of Duty publisher Activision, Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, and Daniel Defense, the manufacturer of the AR-15-style rifle used in the shooting. The lawsuit alleges that all three companies played a role in “grooming” the shooter,…
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Physical Deluxe Edition of Baldur’s Gate 3 for PS5 Delayed in North America
Larian Studios, creators of the popular game Baldur’s Gate 3, have indicated that gamers who pre-ordered the deluxe edition for PS5 in North America will now face delays until July. The developers announced via their official Twitter account that manufacturing of the PS5 discs was held up due to production changes beyond their control, extending…
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Amazon Offers Discounts on Preorders for Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3
Wizards of the Coast will be releasing Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3 on June 14. The product range, which includes booster boxes and commander decks all designed for the Modern gameplay format, is now available for preorder. The preceding sets, Modern Horizons 1 and 2, enjoyed popularity amongst players, and Modern Horizons 3 is…
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“Doom Guy John Romero Explains the Correct Pronunciation of ‘Gib’”
John Romero, the acclaimed developer of Doom, took to Twitter to clarify the pronunciation of the gamer slang term “gib,” short for “giblets.” The term is often used to describe the effect of a game character being blown into chunks of meat and organs. Romero emphasized that the correct pronunciation uses a soft “G,” contrary…
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New Trailer for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree serves as a dramatic summons to battle
As Shadow of the Erdtree’s release approaches, a new story trailer has been unveiled, providing a teaser for the lore-rich journey ahead. Developer FromSoftware began hinting at the game’s storyline after the gameplay trailer’s release in February. This chapter of the saga, orchestrated by game director Hidetaka Miyazaki, is set in the Land of Shadow,…
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Next Month, Kingdom Hearts Series Set to Launch on Steam
Square Enix has revealed the much-anticipated arrival of the Kingdom Hearts franchise to Steam. Set to debut on June 13, the full Dark Seeker Saga featuring popular characters Sora, Donald, and Goofy will be available on Valve’s platform. Prior to this, Kingdom Hearts was an exclusive to the Epic Games Store on PC, and this…
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Square Enix Reports Significant Job Cuts in North America and Europe
Square Enix, the well-known Japanese gaming company, has recently announced considerable downsizing operations on both its North American and European branches. This decision, which is speculated to impact hundreds of employees, is a part of broad restructuring goals that aim to bolster profitability by redirecting resources to live service and mobile game development. Their CEO,…
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Next AAA Action RPG Titled Project Witches Reportedly Scheduled by Stellar Blade Studio
Shift Up, developer of the hit game Stellar Blade, has revealed that it is developing a new game titled Project Witches. The game, described as an “AAA urban sci-fi action RPG”, is scheduled for release in 2027 and will reportedly be cross-platform and next-gen compatible. While limited information has been released about Project Witches, the…
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Diablo 4 Patch Considerably Lowers the Expense of Transforming Masterwork Materials
Blizzard’s newest Loot Reborn patch for Diablo 4, which has overhauled some core game systems, now significantly reduces the gold cost of transmutation in item Masterworking. Masterworking, a system launched in the patch, gives players a new approach to upgrade their items and presents a new endgame dungeon, the Pit, where players can earn crafting…
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Vanillaware is Hiring Personnel for a New Fantasy Action-RPG Project
Vanillaware is actively searching for new talent to join their team for an upcoming fantasy action-RPG game. The positions are set to take place in Azuchi, Osaka, beginning with a six-month contract that has the potential to transition into a full-time, permanent role. The company promises the same benefits, treatment, and competitive pay for all,…
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Nintendo Acquires Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat Port Studio Prior to Switch 2 Launch
Nintendo has announced its acquisition of Miami-based Shiver Entertainment, the game studio responsible for the Switch versions of Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1. The acquisition will make Shiver a fully-owned subsidiary of Nintendo, with a focus on continuing to port and develop games across multiple platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Despite not disclosing the…
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