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Riot locks down League of Legends match replays, leaving plenty players in the dark
Riot Games has restricted access to League of Legends match replays, allowing players to only view their own past games. This change is intended to close security vulnerabilities exploited by cheat developers, but it significantly impacts coaches and content creators who rely on replays for analysis and content.
SteamDB changes hands to Nexus Mods, which means it 'needs to make money' now—but there won't be…
SteamDB, a popular site for tracking Steam game data and pricing, has been acquired by Nexus Mods. The site's founder, xPaw, cited burnout and a changing internet landscape as reasons for stepping down. Nexus Mods plans to monetize SteamDB to ensure its long-term viability, though they aim to avoid intrusive advertising and keep the core service free.
Before You Start Battling In Pokemon Champions, Checking The Battle Data Menu Is A Must
Pokemon Champions, a game focused on competitive battling, features a hidden Battle Data menu that provides valuable insights into the current meta. Players can access statistics on the most-used Pokemon, their moves, held items, and teammates, which can help optimize team composition and strategy.
Robocop: Rogue City Steam Game Data Was Temporarily Replaced With An Unannounced Game
Game data for Robocop: Rogue City on Steam was temporarily replaced with files belonging to an unannounced reboot of Hunter: The Reckoning. This incident highlights potential issues with game data management on digital storefronts.