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The Steam 'teraleak' extends far beyond Valve games, including prototypes of third-party titles like Mafia 2 and Grand Theft Auto 3: 'This may be one of if not the biggest leaks to occur'
A massive 12-terabyte data leak, dubbed the 'teraleak,' has exposed Valve's internal servers, containing not only prototypes of Valve games like Portal 2 and Half-Life 2: Episode 3 but also numerous third-party titles released on Steam between 2003 and 2013. The leak includes game depots, trailers, demos, and soundtracks, with game preservationists identifying builds for games such as Mafia 2, Grand Theft Auto 3, and Civilization V. The inclusion of significant third-party content makes this leak legally perilous.
Get 15 games for $15 in Humble's 2K Megahits bundle, including Bioshock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, and one of my…
Humble has partnered with 2K for a 'Megahits' bundle offering 15 games for $15 on Steam. The bundle includes titles like BioShock Infinite, Risk of Rain 2, Borderlands 3, Mafia 2, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, and Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition, among others. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Covenant House.
Samson proves there's still room for smaller Grand Theft Auto-style sandboxes – I just wish this one was…
Samson, the debut game from Liquid Swords, offers a purpose-driven take on the open-world crime sandbox genre, inspired by titles like Grand Theft Auto and Heat. While it compromises on polish, particularly in its combat and driving mechanics, its blend of roguelike and life simulation elements, focused on paying off debt as an ex-con, provides a compelling experience. The game aims to fill a niche for moderately-scoped sandboxes in an industry dominated by larger titles.
'Cripple their sales, tank their stock price. Stop collaborating with them as developers': New Blood CEO on…
New Blood Interactive co-founder Dave Oshry and developer David Szymanski have voiced strong criticism against Nvidia's new DLSS 5 AI rendering technology. They argue that the AI-driven approach disrespects artistic intent, potentially devalues game art, and that features like DLSS are becoming effectively mandatory in modern games, despite their performance and visual drawbacks.
