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The best tool for playing obscure old PC games now supports the sublime FMV cheese of Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars and a Lovecraftian adventure one YouTuber scored a 'terribly low 2/10'
The emulation tool ScummVM, known for playing old PC games, has expanded its support to include FMV titles like Crime Patrol 2: Drug Wars and the Lovecraftian adventure Necronomicon: The Dawning of Darkness. The article highlights the appeal of playing both notoriously bad and obscure old games, referencing a YouTuber's low score for Necronomicon.
DOOM Eternal Launches on GOG With DRM Free Offline Play Support and No BethesdaNet Account Requirement
DOOM Eternal is now available on GOG without requiring a Bethesda.net account for offline play, offering a DRM-free experience. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Year One Pass expansions, a Demonic Slayer skin, and a classic weapon sound pack. The first-person shooter features fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons and abilities against demonic forces.
DOOM Eternal is now available on GOG
DOOM Eternal is now available on the DRM-free store GOG, developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks LLC. The GOG version does not require a BethesdaNet account, though access to cosmetic DLCs in offline mode requires launching via GOG Galaxy at least once. The article also mentions the potential future release of DOOM: The Dark Ages.
First Three Resident Evil Games Now Available On Steam With DRM
Capcom and GOG have released the original versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis on Steam, featuring enhanced graphics and quality-of-life improvements. The Steam versions include Enigma DRM, unlike their GOG counterparts, and are available at a discounted launch price of $4.99 before returning to $9.99.
Breath of Fire IV Now Available on Steam
Capcom's Breath of Fire IV has been released on Steam, with GOG handling the PC version's compatibility for modern systems. The user suggests that a full Breath of Fire collection might be released if demand is sufficient, citing examples of other classic JRPGs receiving similar treatment.
First 3 Resident Evil Games and Breath of Fire IV Head to Steam With DRM
Capcom has released the PC versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Breath of Fire IV on Steam. These versions include Digital Rights Management (DRM) via The Enigma Protector, a feature absent in their previous GOG releases. The games are currently available at a 50% launch discount.
Game History and Preservation
GOG has released optimized ports of the original PC Resident Evil trilogy on Steam, making these classic titles more accessible. This move highlights ongoing efforts in game preservation, ensuring older games can be played on modern platforms.
Steam's upcoming homepage overhaul makes finding new games so much easier
Valve is overhauling Steam's homepage to make it easier for users to discover new games amidst a growing library and an influx of AI-generated content. The update will provide more information on why games are recommended, include micro-trailers, and streamline the Discovery Queue. New sections for wishlisted items and DLC will also be added.
Original Resident Evil trilogy with GOG's fresh coat of paint is finally on Steam, but you will have to put up with Enigma DRM
The original Resident Evil trilogy, along with Breath of Fire 4, has been released on Steam with enhancements developed by GOG. These versions include various quality-of-life improvements for modern hardware. However, unlike the GOG versions, the Steam releases incorporate third-party Enigma DRM, which has previously been reported to impact game performance.
Breath of Fire IV plus classic Resident Evil 1-3 from GOG arrive on Steam - but with DRM
Classic titles Breath of Fire IV and the original Resident Evil trilogy have been released on Steam, with GOG credited as a co-developer. These re-releases feature enhancements for modern systems but include "The Enigma Protector" DRM, which is absent in their GOG versions. Linux and Steam Deck users may require additional tweaks for these games.
Original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Breath of Fire IV now available via Steam
The original versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, along with Breath of Fire IV, have been released on Steam. These titles, co-developed by Capcom and GOG, are available at a launch discount of $4.99 before returning to their standard price of $9.99. The releases include various quality-of-life improvements and updated rendering options for PC.
Original Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3, and Breath of Fire IV get Steam releases
Capcom has re-released the original versions of Resident Evil, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis, and Breath of Fire IV on Steam. These classic titles, co-developed with GOG, are currently available at a 50% discount until April 15th. The Steam versions include enhancements for modern operating systems and controllers while preserving the original gameplay experiences.
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: 'I think that game would have been really special'
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator and founder of Strange Scaffold, discusses the games installed on his PC. He highlights Warframe as a live-service game he'll never uninstall due to its evolving nature and respect for player time, and expresses a desire for an Outriders 2, praising the original for its flawed charm. Nelson Jr also shares his appreciation for older titles like Cultic and Blood: Fresh Supply, emphasizing the importance of understanding game history.
Morning Interviews
New Blood Interactive boss Dave Oshry has reiterated his support for GOG, expressing concern over the digital storefront's future. The article also mentions a 'Matt Chat' video featuring Will Lewis of Rose City Games.
Final Fantasy's Wait Times: Sinking Its Own Magic?... | TAG
This article rounds up several gaming news items, including new Pokémon accessories for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation's upcoming AI-powered frame generation technology, concerns about long release intervals for the Final Fantasy series, and New Blood's commitment to supporting GOG. It also touches on quick hits like Mario Kart Tour's age rating change and updates for fighting games.
New Blood boss Dave Oshry 'quadruples down' on supporting GOG after worrying about its future, committing to sales, demos, one-click mods, plus day-and-date releases alongside Steam
New Blood CEO Dave Oshry has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the GOG storefront, expressing concern for its future. The company will ensure day-and-date releases with Steam for its titles, offer demos, and provide one-click mod installations for games like the Dusk HD remaster, aligning with GOG's DRM-free principles.
Steam gets big ups for promoting the human artists behind its latest spring sale graphics: 'Thank you for using…
Valve is being praised for crediting the human artists behind the graphics for its latest Steam Spring Sale. This move is seen as a positive contrast to the increasing use of AI-generated art in digital storefronts. The recognition of artists like Tiffany Diep has generated enthusiastic reactions online, particularly in light of recent controversies surrounding AI art.
OpenTTD asks people to please stop being mad at Atari for forcing the game off Steam: 'OpenTTD as a project retains its full independence,' and you can still get it for free
The OpenTTD development team is asking fans to stop directing anger at Atari following the removal of OpenTTD from Steam and GOG. The team clarified that Atari has been collaborative, allowing OpenTTD to remain free on its own website while Transport Tycoon Deluxe is re-released commercially. Atari will also contribute to OpenTTD's server infrastructure costs.
CD Projekt sales rise 9% in 2025 driven Cyberpunk franchise
CD Projekt reported a 9% increase in sales revenue for 2025, reaching 867 million PLN, primarily driven by the Cyberpunk franchise. The launch of Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and its release on PlayStation subscription services contributed significantly. Net profit rose by 33.7%, with substantial investments made in The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and a new IP codenamed Hadar.
GE-Proton 10-33 brings fixes for VR outside of Steam, FSR upgrades and more
GE-Proton 10-33 has been released, introducing fixes for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS, including improved VR support outside of Steam and updates to AMD's FidelityFX Super Resolution. This version adds patches for non-Steam VR games on platforms like Meta Quest 3 and includes various other system and game-specific improvements.
