Splitgate 2 Devs Detail Major Improvements Following Alpha Feedback: Longer Matches, Faster Respawns, and Enhanced Map Design
1047 Games is gearing up for the next phase of development on Splitgate 2, following an insightful closed alpha that provided valuable player feedback. The developer has already implemented a series of changes aimed at refining the fast-paced, portal-based shooter, ensuring it evolves beyond its predecessor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocbIP6TUmMw In a recent update from CEO Ian Proulx, 1047 Games outlined several key adjustments...
Star Trucker: The Space Hauling Sim That’s Euro Truck Simulator in the Cosmos, Now on Game Pass
If you've ever wanted to take a break from the high-stakes, fast-paced action of games like No Man’s Sky or Starfield, Star Trucker offers a refreshing alternative. This new game, available on day one through PC Game Pass, puts you in the cockpit of a space-faring big rig, challenging you to transport cargo across the galaxy with care and...
Windows 11 Finally Surpasses Windows 10 in Steam Usage as Adoption Accelerates Ahead of 2025 Deadline
Microsoft's Windows 11 has reached a significant milestone, surpassing Windows 10 in usage among Steam users for the first time since its launch in October 2021. According to the Steam hardware survey for August 2024, Windows 11 now accounts for 49 percent of users on the gaming platform, a notable increase from nearly 46 percent in July. Meanwhile, Windows...
PlayStation Shuts Down New Shooter ‘Concord’ After Two Weeks, Offers Full Refunds to Players
PlayStation has announced that it will be taking its newly launched live-service game "Concord" offline this Friday, just two weeks after its initial release on August 23, 2024. The decision comes after the game, developed by Firewalk Studios, struggled to attract a significant player base and received mixed feedback from the gaming community. "Concord," a team-based first-person shooter often compared...
Beware of Fake AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPUs
Watch out for counterfeit AMD Ryzen processors circulating in the market. In a recent video, German YouTuber der8auer disassembled a fake Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, sent to him by a viewer, and highlighted key indicators to help others avoid being deceived. While the forgery is convincing at first glance, it has several noticeable flaws. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7C_x5EI-fQ The viewer purchased the counterfeit AMD...
Activision Fuels Speculation of New Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater Release with 25th Anniversary Tease
Activision has ramped up excitement for the 25th anniversary of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, sparking speculation that major announcements could be on the horizon. Originally released on September 29, 1999, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater quickly became a classic, selling millions of copies and launching a hugely successful franchise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awVubQVhtrE The sequels only amplified the series' success, with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater...
Baldur’s Gate 3 Update 7: Official Mod Support and Expanded Evil Endings Set to Arrive Soon
The upcoming Update 7 for Baldur's Gate 3 is expected to introduce significant changes, including official mod support. While PC players have enjoyed unofficial mods since the game's early access, Larian Studios is now providing tools to create even better mods, with plans to bring modding to consoles as well. Larian CEO Swen Vincke revealed at PAX West that...
Counter-Strike 2: What Went Wrong with the Highly Anticipated Sequel?
When Valve announced the release of "Counter-Strike 2" (CS2), the gaming community was buzzing with excitement. As the successor to "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive" (CS), a game that had defined competitive first-person shooters for over a decade, expectations were sky-high. However, upon release, CS2 faced a barrage of criticism from players and critics alike. What went wrong with this highly...
Star Wars Outlaws: A Familiar but Immersive Open-World Experience
Star Wars Outlaws is not a game you play to experience the most innovative open-world design. It doesn’t introduce groundbreaking ideas that shake up the genre, and its structure and gameplay can become fairly repetitive. In many ways, it’s standard fare. But for a certain type of player, none of that really matters. What makes Outlaws stand out is...
