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Epic Games Store to introduce age checks for R18+ games in Australia
Epic Games will implement age verification for R18+ titles on the Epic Games Store in Australia starting September 9, aligning with the country's online safety code. Players will have multiple verification options, including selfie, credit card, or government ID checks. This follows similar age verification rollouts by Xbox and Valve in Australia and the UK.
Steam Database Unannounced Games Leaked - All Info
A significant leak from Steam's database has exposed information on dozens of unannounced and upcoming games, including details about projects related to Avengers, Dune, Warhammer, and Twin Peaks. Achievement lists for already announced titles like Kingdom Hearts IV and Gears of War: E-Day were also revealed, with some descriptions containing story and gameplay details. The vulnerability has since been patched, but the leaked data is circulating online.
Steam achievements for multiple upcoming and unannounced games have leaked — and it's an ugly situation for…
Steam achievements for numerous upcoming and unannounced games, including Control Resonant, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Persona 6, have reportedly leaked via the third-party site Exophase. This incident, following a large prototype leak, highlights significant data security concerns for Valve and the Steam platform, creating a minefield of potential spoilers for consumers.
Steam achievement leak reveals secret Twin Peaks and Alf games
A large Steam achievement leak has revealed several unannounced and upcoming video games, including titles based on Twin Peaks and Alf, a remaster of Shrek 2, and new entries in the Tetris and Slime Rancher series. The leak also exposed potential new games from Nickelodeon and Supercell, as well as a possible re-release of Telltale's The Walking Dead. Some achievements for games like Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4 were also leaked, containing spoilers.
Valve's Steam Hardware Survey suggests the Radeon RX 9070 XT is now AMD's most popular GPU
Valve's August Steam Hardware Survey indicates the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has become AMD's most popular GPU, surpassing its non-XT variant and older Radeon models. Despite this gain, Nvidia's GeForce cards, particularly the RTX 3060 and RTX 5070, still dominate the overall user base. The article notes that the RX 9070 XT's current price point may be hindering wider adoption.
Major Steam Leak Reveals Achievements For Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, And Unannounced Games
A significant leak from Steam has exposed hundreds of achievements for upcoming games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and Fable. The website Exophase, which tracks game achievements, appears to have scraped these private lists via Steam's API, potentially revealing spoilers and unannounced titles. Valve is suspected to be responsible for the oversight that allowed these achievement lists to become public.
Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4 spoilers may have emerged online amid massive achievements leak for unreleased games
A massive leak has exposed achievement lists for numerous unreleased and unannounced games, including Persona 6 and Kingdom Hearts 4. The leak, potentially originating from Valve's Steam API, has led to widespread spoilers online. While some lists are confirmed to be inaccurate, many appear legitimate, impacting games from major franchises and smaller indie titles.
Possible Steam leak reveals achievements for loads of upcoming games, including some unannounced ones
A potential leak on Steam has exposed achievements for numerous upcoming games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6 and an unannounced Tetris game, as well as Kingdom Hearts 4 and Fable. The owner of achievement-tracking site Exophase claims Valve's API made private achievements accessible, leading to the data scan. While the information should be treated with caution, it may contain spoilers for some anticipated releases.
Snabbkollen: Köper du nya Ocarina of Time?
Nintendo has announced a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, set to release on November 7th for the Nintendo Switch. The article also features reviews for "The Blood of Dawnwalker," "Star Wars Zero Company," and "Mortal Shell 2," alongside news about "Valheim," "Orbitals," and "Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack."
Steam achievements for Persona 6, Fable, Stranger Than Heaven and a host of other upcoming PC games appear to have leaked
Steam achievement lists for numerous unreleased and unannounced PC games, including Persona 6, Fable, and Stranger Than Heaven, have reportedly leaked via the trophy tracking site Exophase. The site's owner suggested the incident may be a "screw up on Valve's end" due to achievements being accessible through the API.
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show announces exhibitor lineup for 2026
Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show has revealed its exhibitor lineup for 2026, featuring major companies like Capcom, Bandai Namco, and The Pokémon Company, alongside Nintendo and PlayStation represented by partners. The event will also host over 70 speakers, including John Romero, who will receive a lifetime achievement award. Separately, a Valve bug has led to the accidental leak of achievement data for numerous unreleased and unannounced Steam games, including Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4.
Massive Steam leak has major spoilers for Persona 6, Fable, Tomb Raider and more
A massive leak of Steam achievements has revealed details for over 70 games, including unannounced titles like Persona 6, Fable, and Tomb Raider: Legacy Of Atlantis. The leak, which originated from Exophase, has caused significant concern for publishers like Atlus, Sega, and Square Enix, who are reportedly furious. Valve is facing backlash for the security breach, which has spoiled plot details for story-driven games.
Steam achievements for unreleased and unannounced games leak on aggregators such as Exophase and SteamDB
A bug in Valve's Steam maintenance process has inadvertently caused achievement data for unreleased and unannounced games to be leaked on sites like Exophase and SteamDB. This includes titles such as Fable, Persona 6, and Kingdom Hearts 4. Valve has been contacted for comment, and this incident follows a previous data breach at a Steam hardware shipping partner.
Steam-achievements för utannonserade och icke-utannonserade spel läcker ut
Valve has reportedly experienced another data leak, this time involving lists of game achievements for both announced and unannounced titles. The source of the leak is believed to be the achievement tracking website Exophase, which may have accessed private achievement data via Valve's API. This incident follows a previous leak of unreleased game versions.
Steam may have leaked achievements for countless forthcoming PC games via a third party site, including Persona 6, Ace…
A third-party site that tracks game achievements appears to have leaked lists for numerous unannounced and upcoming PC games, including Persona 6, Kingdom Hearts 4, and a potential Deus Ex Remastered. These leaks, which have not been verified by Valve or the respective publishers, contain potential spoilers and details about unannounced titles and content like new campaigns.
Get ready to fight over Steam Frame stock - the same reservation system used for the Steam Controller and Steam Machine has been spotted after SteamDB package updates were issued
A reservation system similar to those used for the Steam Controller and Steam Machine has been discovered for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame VR headset. While the system is not yet live, its appearance in Steam's backend, alongside recent SteamDB package updates, suggests Valve is preparing for a launch with anticipated high demand and limited stock.
Valve appears to implementing a reservation system for the Steam Frame, and we all know how well that worked last time
Valve appears to be implementing a reservation system for its upcoming Steam Deck hardware, based on data mining by VR leaker Brad Lynch. This suggests the device may be closer to release, though Lynch notes the system is not yet functional and advises against trying to exploit it. The article draws parallels to Valve's previous reservation systems for the Steam Machine and Steam Controller, which experienced significant delays.
Valve has reportedly made £11bn from Steam already in 2026, and biggest earning new arrival is Forza Horizon 6
Valve's Steam platform has reportedly generated $15 billion in revenue for 2026, with Forza Horizon 6 being the highest-earning new release. Crimson Desert and Resident Evil Requiem also performed strongly, contributing significantly to Valve's earnings. New intellectual properties are showing strong performance, with Crimson Desert being a notable success.
Steam Has Generated $15 Billion in Revenue in 2026 So Far, Says Analyst
Steam has generated $15 billion in revenue so far in 2026, according to analyst Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics. Six new games, including Forza Horizon 6, Crimson Desert, and Resident Evil Requiem, contributed nearly $1 billion to this total. While established IPs dominate revenue, new IPs like Crimson Desert are showing significant success.
Valve staged its own Left 4 Dead 2 trailer "leak" to get around an ESRB ban, says former writer
Former Valve writer Chet Faliszek revealed that Valve intentionally 'leaked' the trailer for Left 4 Dead 2 in 2009 to bypass ESRB restrictions on its violent content. The developer had a contentious relationship with the ratings board and various countries over the game's gore and profanity, leading to this unconventional marketing tactic. The game ultimately received an M rating and was released in Germany uncensored in 2021.
