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I bought a PS5 on launch day but I won't be buying a PS6, even though its exclusives aren't coming to PC…
A hardware writer expresses disillusionment with the PlayStation 5's increasing price and questions the value of future consoles like the PlayStation 6. While acknowledging the appeal of PlayStation exclusives, the author finds themselves drawn more to the Nintendo Switch and PC gaming due to cost-effectiveness and a preference for self-contained game experiences over large, open-world titles.
Super Meat Boy 3D, coin-pushing chaos and other new indie games worth checking out
This roundup highlights several new and upcoming indie games, including the precision platformer Super Meat Boy 3D, the roguelike deckbuilder Raccoin, and the eldritch horror Soulslike Tombwater. Other featured titles span genres like village building, home renovation, survival extraction, and narrative adventure, with many available on PC and consoles like PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.
With Humble Choice at almost half price, you can now get 8 Steam Deck-friendly games for just $1 each
Humble Bundle is offering a significant discount on its Humble Choice subscription service, bringing the price down to approximately half off. This promotion effectively makes eight games, including Tempest Rising and Chants of Sennaar, available for about $1 each. The deal is highlighted as a great value, especially for Steam Deck owners, and expires on April 7th.
It seems PlayStation is scrubbing any mention of ‘PC’ from its websites—gee I wonder why
Sony appears to be removing mentions of PC from its PlayStation Studios website descriptions, shifting focus back to console exclusivity. This move follows rumors that the company is distancing itself from the PC market, contrasting with Xbox's strategy and Steam's expansion.
PSA: Guild Wars Reforged and its DLC are super cheap for its 21st birthday month
ArenaNet is celebrating the 21st anniversary of Guild Wars with a significant sale on the classic game and its expansions, including Guild Wars Reforged and Eye of the North. The sale also includes the Guild Wars Bonus Mission Pack. A recent patch introduced a new dungeon in pre-Searing Ascalon and added Devona as a hero.
Fight or Kite: Spellcasters Chronicles is the most fun I’ve ever had in a MOBA
Spellcasters Chronicles is a fast-paced MOBA that offers a refreshing take on the genre with customizable skills and epic titan battles. Despite significant technical hurdles during installation and launch on multiple machines, the early access title provides an engaging experience for MOBA fans. The game features unique heroes, a deck-building system for abilities, and a unique mechanic where players must manually summon minions and colossal titans.
Multiple Kindle Models Are Steeply Discounted At Woot Today
Woot, an Amazon-owned company, is offering significant discounts on various Kindle models, including the Kindle Scribe and the 11th Gen Kindle. An additional 25% off can be applied with a specific code at checkout, though stock is limited and the sale ends April 11. Prime members receive free shipping within the continental US.
Paranormasight Writer Teases Possible English Release for 'Paranormasight File 25: Encounter with the
Takanari Ishiyama, writer for Square Enix's Paranormasight series, has indicated that an English localization for the manga Paranormasight File 25: Encounter with the Psychic Girl Kurozuru Miwo is being considered. While not confirmed, this suggests a potential Western release for the manga. The games Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo and Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse are available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices.
Lords of the Fallen Co-op Update Expands Shared Progression and Matchmaking
Hexworks and CI Games have released a major co-op update for Lords of the Fallen, enhancing shared progression and matchmaking based on player feedback. The update grants guest players more control over actions like upgrading equipment and initiating boss fights, and streamlines matchmaking with password options. It also includes various bug fixes and performance improvements, particularly for Steam Deck.
Genki just updated one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories and it might finally be ready for Steam Deck users
The Genki Covert Dock 3 is a versatile and compact accessory that improves upon its predecessors, offering enhanced power wattage suitable for handheld PCs like the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally, in addition to the Nintendo Switch. While not designed as a permanent desktop docking station, its plug-and-play functionality and international adapters make it an easy recommendation for travelers.
Must be Feng Shui - Fact Sheet
Must be Feng Shui is a relaxing puzzle game developed by Armed Chicken and Windak&Family Entertainment, where players arrange furniture according to Feng Shui principles to bring harmony to living spaces. The game features sandbox mode and no-timer gameplay, with solutions available on Steam and Steam Deck. The developers, Piotr Wesołowski and Szymon Windak, aim to create approachable and distinctive PC games.
Chiaki-ng the open-source PlayStation Remote Play app gets better streaming quality and stability
The open-source PlayStation Remote Play app, Chiaki-ng, has released version 1.10.0, introducing significant improvements to streaming quality and stability through enhanced queueing, congestion control, and reset handling. This update also adds an OpenGL renderer backend, VSync support, and improved PSN remote play reliability, making it a robust alternative for streaming games to devices like the Steam Deck.
Genki Covert Dock 3 Solves The Switch 2’s Clutter Problem In One Plug
The Genki Covert Dock 3 is a new portable accessory designed to solve clutter issues for the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing users to connect to a TV with a single plug. It supports up to 4K 120fps video output and 65W charging, and is also compatible with handheld PCs like the ASUS ROG Ally X. Additionally, Genki's Shadowcast 3 Pro offers enhanced video capture capabilities for the Switch 2 and other consoles.
OpenGOAL project adds the Naughty Dog classic Jak 3
The OpenGOAL project has released a native PC port for the PlayStation 2 classic Jak 3, completing the trilogy's availability on PC alongside Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Jak II. This open-source initiative provides quality-of-life improvements and modding support, though users must supply their own game assets. Support for Jak 3 is currently in beta, and the project has deprecated its Steam Deck plugin in favor of its own launcher.
Steam Beta adds Remote Downloads Management
Valve has introduced a new Remote Downloads Management feature to the Steam client, allowing users to manage game downloads and updates across multiple devices, including PCs and Steam Decks, from a central location. This update aims to streamline the process of preparing games for play on different systems.
Evening Mobilization
The upcoming Steam Deck 2 is reportedly moving away from a semi-custom APU in favor of off-the-shelf AMD silicon, with a potential launch around 2028. This change suggests a focus on readily available components for the next iteration of Valve's handheld gaming PC.
Sony may never support PS3 games again, but at least the platform's best emulator is getting massive improvements…
The RPCS3 emulator for PlayStation 3 games has received significant updates, improving the handheld experience with a reworked overlay and redesigned settings menu. While Sony has not officially supported PS3 backwards compatibility on newer consoles like the PlayStation 4, these emulator enhancements allow users to play PS3 classics on devices such as the Steam Deck.
Gabe Newell Reveals Why He Stepped Back from Valve Game Development After Portal 2
Valve co-founder Gabe Newell stepped back from hands-on game development after Portal 2 because his team's constant agreement stifled creative friction. He believed this was necessary to preserve the collaborative environment that fostered Valve's early innovative titles. While this decision explains Valve's shift towards being a platform and hardware company like Steam and the Steam Deck, it also leaves fans disappointed about the lack of new major single-player game releases.
43% of you have, or will be switching to gaming on Linux this year, but more surprising than that over a quarter of you…
A poll indicates that 29% of respondents have switched to gaming on Linux, with an additional 14% planning to do so this year, largely due to Valve's Steam Deck and the Proton compatibility layer. Key barriers to wider adoption include issues with kernel-level anti-cheat support in multiplayer games.
Valve is reportedly working on Steam Deck 2 and plans to launch it by 2028, with one big change from the original
Valve is reportedly developing a successor to the Steam Deck, tentatively named Steam Deck 2, with a potential launch by 2028. A significant change from the original is Valve's plan to use off-the-shelf processors instead of custom AMD solutions to streamline development and stay current with technology.