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The Brotherhood Unveils a Terrifying First Look at Their New Survival Horror Adventure Game ANIMAL USE PROTOCOL - GameHaunt
The Brotherhood has revealed Animal Use Protocol, a new PC survival horror game built on Unreal Engine 5. Players control Penn, an intelligent chimpanzee, escaping a dystopian lab with his rat companion Trip while being hunted by a monstrous chimaera. The game blends elements of Alien: Isolation and Amnesia: The Bunker, focusing on stealth and puzzle-solving with a gravity control device. A release date has not yet been announced, but the game will be available on Steam and GOG.
GOG bring Polish history to the Preservation Program along with a big sale
GOG has expanded its Preservation Program by adding several classic Polish games, including multiple versions of Robbo, Electro Man, Heartlight, Citadel Remonstered, and the MaSzyna train simulator. Most of these titles are available for free, with Robbo Millennium being a paid purchase. A Polish-themed sale and a video interview are also featured.
Steam Now Tracks Playtime for Non-Steam Games Like STALKER 2 | HappyGamer
Steam has begun tracking playtime for games added as non-Steam shortcuts, a feature previously exclusive to titles purchased on the platform. This change, discovered by users adding games like STALKER 2 from GOG, suggests Valve is aiming to make Steam a more comprehensive hub for all gaming activity, regardless of purchase origin. The move raises questions about data collection and could intensify competition among digital distribution platforms.
You can get some early STAR WARS Day deals with nice discounts on GOG
GOG is currently hosting a Star Wars Day sale, offering significant discounts on various classic Star Wars titles. Games like STAR WARS: Knights of the Old Republic and STAR WARS Battlefront are available at 75% off. The sale also highlights the compatibility of GOG games with Linux via the Heroic Games Launcher and concludes on May 6th.
Steam Gets Major Feature Update: Non-Steam Game Tracking | HappyGamer
Steam has quietly rolled out a new feature that tracks playtime for non-Steam games, aiming to become a central hub for all PC gaming activity. This move puts pressure on other launchers like Epic Games Store and GOG. Meanwhile, the indie game Legends of Wasteland launched its full version after early access, and the industry continues to grapple with issues like review bombing.
Steam Quietly Starts Tracking Your GOG and Epic Games Playtime | HappyGamer
Steam has quietly updated its platform to track playtime for non-Steam games added to a user's library, including titles purchased from GOG and Epic Games. This change aims to position Steam as a central hub for PC gaming, regardless of where games are purchased, by offering unified playtime tracking and improved user experience features.
FINJI’s 868-BACK launches on May 28th
FINJI and Michael Brough announced that the computer-hacking strategy roguelike game 868-BACK will launch for PC on May 28th. The game challenges players to hack servers and steal data from corporations, with a soundtrack by Tara Macalister. FINJI, founded by Adam and Rebekah Saltsman, is also known for publishing games like Tunic and Chicory.
Heroic Games Launcher Gets Steam Deck Overhaul With Big Picture Mode
The Heroic Games Launcher has received a significant update for Steam Deck users, introducing a new fullscreen interface that mimics Steam's Big Picture Mode. This overhaul aims to improve usability for handheld and couch gaming, alongside new features like GOG achievements, a deals page, an improved Wine manager, and SteamGridDB integration.
SaGa Games Arrive on GOG with Up to 70% Launch Discounts
Square Enix and GOG have announced the addition of several SaGa franchise titles to GOG's digital storefront, including Romancing SaGa 2, Romancing SaGa 3, SaGa Frontier Remastered, and SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions. These games are available with launch discounts of 50% to 70% until May 4, 2026. The article highlights improvements in SaGa Scarlet Grace Ambitions and the unique features of the other titles.
45+ PS5, PS4 Games to Buy in PS Store's Big Games Big Deals Sale
The PlayStation Store is currently hosting its Big Games Big Deals sale, featuring thousands of discounted PS5 and PS4 titles until May 6, 2026. The article highlights a curated selection of recommended games, many of which are at their lowest-ever prices.
Reality-bending puzzles arrive in Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster on May 12
Uncle Lee's Cookbook: Five Recipes for Disaster, a collection of five reality-bending puzzle episodes, is set to release on May 12th. Lead programmer Giuseppe Sellaroli confirmed it will be available DRM-free on Steam, GOG, and itch.io, featuring pixel art, witty dialogue, and English voice acting with Italian subtitles. The game also includes a native Linux version compatible with Steam Deck.
Amazon is downscaling cloud video game service Luna
Amazon is significantly scaling back its cloud gaming service Luna, discontinuing individual game purchases and access to third-party stores like EA, GOG, and Ubisoft. Existing direct purchases will cease to function on June 10 without refunds. This strategic shift follows departures from Amazon Game Studios and a broader company focus on core strengths, including a re-launch of Luna and a partnership for the Tomb Raider franchise.
Sentinel is an achievement watcher for non-Steam games on Linux
Sentinel is a new open-source tool for Linux users that allows for achievement tracking in non-Steam games. It monitors emulator achievement files, providing real-time desktop notifications for unlocks and progress updates, and includes features like game library viewing with completion stats and global achievement percentages via the Steam API.
Amazon Luna to remove all third party subscriptions and stores
Amazon Luna will cease offering third-party game stores, individual game purchases, and subscriptions from Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games by June 10, 2026. The company is shifting its focus to content available to Prime members and new experiences like GameNight, with no refunds offered for existing purchases or subscriptions.
Amazon Luna to phase out support for third-party subscriptions and game stores
Amazon will discontinue support for third-party game stores, individual purchases, and external subscriptions on its cloud gaming service, Amazon Luna, starting June 10, 2026. After this date, only players with a standard or premium Luna subscription will be able to access games in the library, with services like Ubisoft+, EA, and GOG stores being removed. Players will have 90 days after the shutdown to download their game saves.
Amazon Luna rips out game stores, game purchases and third-party subscriptions
Amazon Luna is removing direct game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+, and third-party game stores from its cloud gaming service. While previously purchased games will remain playable until June 10, 2026, no refunds will be issued. This shift consolidates the service's offerings to a curated catalog controlled by Amazon, similar to the direction taken after the retirement of the Prime Gaming brand.
Amazon Luna Will No Longer Support Third-Party Stores or Subscriptions on June 10th
Amazon Luna will discontinue support for third-party storefronts and subscriptions, including EA App, Ubisoft Connect, GOG, Ubisoft Plus, and Jackbox Games, on June 10th. The cloud gaming service will exclusively offer titles through its own Luna Standard and Premium tiers. This change follows other recent shifts in Amazon's gaming division, including the departure of Amazon Game Studios head Christoph Hartmann and the loss of a publishing deal for Maverick Games.
Amazon shakes up Luna streaming service, removing access to individual games, third-party subscriptions, and its "Bring Your Own Library" feature
Amazon is significantly altering its Luna cloud gaming service, removing access to individual game purchases, third-party subscriptions like Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games, and the "Bring Your Own Library" feature by June 10, 2026. The company is shifting focus to content available to Prime members and will not offer refunds for past a-la-carte purchases.
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for game purchases and subscriptions from third-party stores, and users will lose streaming access to purchased third-party games in June
Amazon's Luna cloud gaming service is ending support for purchasing games from third-party stores like EA, Ubisoft, and GOG, and will discontinue Ubisoft+ and Jackbox Games subscriptions. Previously purchased third-party games will remain streamable until June 10, 2026, after which access will be removed.
From the C: to the /Mnt/s, Linux is better than ever for PC gaming – and easier to switch to from Windows
Linux has become a viable and accessible alternative to Windows for PC gaming, largely due to improvements in compatibility layers like Proton and the popularity of devices like the Steam Deck. While challenges remain, particularly with anti-cheat software, various distributions and tools now make it easier for users to switch and enjoy a wide range of games.
