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Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 23: Epic Games Halloween Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals feature a variety of Halloween sales from major digital storefronts including the Epic Games Store, Steam, Green Man Gaming, GOG.com, and Fanatical. Discounts are available on numerous titles, with special bundles and free games also highlighted across platforms like Amazon Luna.
Helldivers 2's GameGuard cheat policing "wasn't as effective as it could have been", cue a switch to Easy Anti-Cheat as part of a crackdown on cheat mods
Arrowhead is switching Helldivers 2 from GameGuard to Easy Anti-Cheat due to GameGuard's ineffectiveness. This move aims to improve game integrity and combat cheat mods, though some cosmetic mods may require updates. Easy Anti-Cheat is a widely used industry standard found in games like Elden Ring and Fortnite.
Fortnite is coming to Linux once Epic improves Easy Anti-Cheat
Epic Games plans to bring Fortnite to Linux by rebuilding its Easy Anti-Cheat system to support the operating system. This initiative aims to make the game playable on Linux distributions and will also provide improvements to other developers. While Steam Deck compatibility is being discussed with Valve, it is not yet supported by the new EAC Linux v2 solution.
"My idea of a Netflix for games doesn’t work": Garry's Mod creator says struggling spiritual successor S&box will go free to play as part of major rethink
Facepunch Studios founder Garry Newman announced that the struggling game development platform S&box will go free-to-play later this year as part of a major rethink. Newman expressed embarrassment over the game's poor reviews and acknowledged that its "Netflix for games" approach to discovery was not working, shifting focus to player experience and improving the core sandbox game.
Garry Newman responds to s&box criticism in lengthy YouTube comment: 'I don't like giving up on things, I…
Facepunch founder Garry Newman addressed criticism of the user-generated content platform s&box in a lengthy YouTube comment, acknowledging the game's poor launch and community reception. Newman stated that the company will remove the unpopular 'citizen' character models and improve content discoverability, admitting they "fucked it" and weren't ready for launch.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Oct. 2: Steam Autumn Sale and friends
The annual Steam Autumn Sale has begun, offering discounts on a wide range of PC games, including recent releases and older titles. Several other digital storefronts like GOG.com, Epic Games Store, and Fanatical are also hosting their own autumn sales, providing various deals and free games.
New Rust update adds livestock, slows the race to vehicles, and finally gives spoiled meat a use
The latest Rust update introduces livestock farming, allowing players to raise cows and sheep for resources like wool and meat, and utilize spoiled meat for biofuel. The update also adds smaller wildlife, new loot rooms in monuments, and modifies the vehicle race post-wipe. Facepunch Studios has also implemented technical improvements, including a custom Unity render pipeline for potential performance gains.
That's some fiiiiine lookin' milk, but Rust devs warn that 'cream is a more powerful consumable'
Facepunch Studios has added livestock, including cows and sheep, to Rust as part of its October update. Players can now farm animals for resources like meat, bones, leather, milk, and wool, with an economy built around selling them to a new Stable vendor. The update also introduces new fencing for pens and highlights that cream is a more powerful consumable than milk.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 25: GOG.com Autumn Sale
This weekend's PC gaming deals include GOG.com's Autumn Sale featuring DRM-free titles like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and Cyberpunk 2077. Other notable sales are happening on Steam, the Ubisoft Store, and the Epic Games Store, with discounts on a wide variety of games across multiple platforms.
Rust Farming: Why Your Hemp Keeps Dying and What the Letters Mean - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide explains the genetics system for farming in Rust, detailing how six genetic slots influence plant growth, yield, and hardiness. It covers crossbreeding techniques, the importance of indoor farms with automated watering and lighting, and the benefits of using planters and composters. While food production is secondary, farming hemp for cloth and medical supplies is presented as a worthwhile endeavor for players seeking a less combat-focused activity.
Achievement hunters: Can you identify the games these milestones are from?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to identify video games based on their achievement descriptions. It includes 17 questions covering a variety of titles and encourages players to share their favorite or most dreaded achievements.
Gabe Newell apparently spent "five months" singing Mongolian throat songs around the Valve office
Former Valve developer Minh Le recalled Gabe Newell's fascination with Mongolian throat singing, which he practiced around the office for about five months. Le shared this anecdote from his early days at Valve, a period he described as an incredible learning experience surrounded by top talent. Newell also developed interests in collecting swords and knife crafting during that time.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Sept. 18: Steam Party-Based RPG Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Party-Based RPG Fest with discounts on titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Several publishers like Capcom, Square Enix, Sega, and Bandai Namco are participating in the Tokyo Game Show sales, while Ubisoft offers discounts and free copies of For Honor for its 40th anniversary.
Diskutera – Visa dina byggen i överlevnadsspel!
This discussion explores the building aspect of survival games, highlighting how players approach construction from functional fortresses to aesthetically pleasing structures. It touches upon memorable builds in games like Minecraft, Valheim, Rust, and Ark: Survival Evolved, and questions what makes a player's creation stand out.
All Rust Skins Trading Websites: How to Find the Right Marketplace - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
This guide explores the Rust skin trading market, detailing why skins are popular and how trading works. It advises players on what to look for in a marketplace, emphasizing factors like skin selection, fees, payment methods, and reputation. The article also highlights the importance of comparing prices and staying safe to avoid common mistakes made by new traders.
Activision sends a legal rep to a Call of Duty cheat seller's front door, films the whole thing, posts it online
Activision has released footage of its legal team serving a cease-and-desist order to a Call of Duty cheat seller at their home in Ohio. This action is part of a broader effort by the company to combat cheating, with over 80 such demands served and numerous reseller operations targeted. The company also highlighted improvements in its RICOCHET anti-cheat system for the upcoming Modern Warfare 4.
Weekend PC Download Deals for Aug. 7: Steam Cyberpunk Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Cyberpunk Fest featuring discounts on titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex games. Several storefronts like Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Humble Bundle are also offering significant sales on various games, with some titles available for free. Additionally, Ubisoft is celebrating 25 years of Ghost Recon with deep discounts and a free trial for Ghost Recon Wildlands.
RUST boss Alistair McFarlane has left Facepunch and will not be saving New World after all
Alistair McFarlane, director of RUST developer Facepunch Studios, has departed the company as of July 30th. McFarlane had previously teased potential involvement with Amazon's New World, but these rumors have now seemingly concluded with his exit from Facepunch.
Morning Legal Briefs
A player of the game Rust is suing the police department after a swatting incident resulted in their paralysis. The incident highlights the dangers and consequences of swatting, where false emergency calls lead to dangerous police responses.
Rust Fan Sues Police After Swatting Incident Leaves Him Paralyzed
A player of the game Rust is suing the police for $176 million after being paralyzed during a swatting incident. The incident involved law enforcement responding to a false report, leading to the player's severe injury.