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  Kingdom Hearts is Finally Out on Steam

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-13-2024, 03:17 PM
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  Kingdom Hearts is Finally Out on Steam

  It happened. It finally happened.
  
  Square Enix just launched Kingdom hearts on Steam today. After enjoying a lengthy period of Epic Games Store exclusivity, a whole bunch of Kingdom Hearts just hit Steam. There is Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX, Kingdom hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, and Kingdom Hearts 3 + Re Mind DLC. Today's release on Steam is also able to be played through Steam Deck devices and is available at a discounted price for a limited time.
  
  Some of...

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  CAT is Suing Valve for $840 Million Over Market Rigging Claims

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-12-2024, 05:26 PM
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  CAT is Suing Valve for $840 Million Over Market Rigging Claims

  The lawsuit claims that Valve overcharged 14 million UK residents.
  
  Valve is being sued in the United Kingdom for the sum of £656 million, or roughly $840 million USD. Valve is accused of "using its marketing dominance to overcharge 14 million people in the UK," according to a report by the BBC.
  
  Vicki Shotbolt, a digital rights campaigner, is the one leading the lawsuit against Valve. Shotbolt claims that "Valve is rigging the market and taking advantage...

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  State of Decay 3 Promises 'Truly Shared Open World'

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-12-2024, 03:45 PM
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  State of Decay 3 Promises 'Truly Shared Open World'

  The new zombie survival game revealed at Xbox Game Showcase.
  
  State of Decay 3 from Undead Labs was revealed as part of the Xbox Game Showcase this past weekend. Like its predecessors, State of Decay 3 once again will task players with surviving and building up a small community in the midst of a zombie outbreak.
  
  As part of their announcement interview, Undead Labs does say something rather interesting. Fans have been wanting for the State of Decay co-op experience to...

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  Mecha Break Announced

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-12-2024, 12:37 PM
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  Mecha Break Announced

  Giant battle mechs are so back.
  
  Amazing Seasun Games announced their multiplayer mech shooter Mecha Break at Summer Game Fest this past weekend. This shooter features mech designs from artists such as Takayuki Yanase and Junya Ishigaki. Together, these two have worked on designs for Metal Gear, Gundam, Armored Core, Death Stranding, Xenogears, Gundam, and Macross.
  
  Mecha Break is currently looking at a 2025 release for PC and Xbox Series X. Ahead of launch there will...

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  Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Expansion Arrives October 8

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-11-2024, 06:34 PM
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  Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Expansion Arrives October 8

  Find out the fate of Neyrelle as you explore new lands.
  
  The first full expansion for Diablo 4 was revealed over the weekend. Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred will task players with searching for Neyrelle in the new region of Nahantu. Neyrelle is having a bit of a bad go of things after she chose to imprison the Prime Evil Mephisto and went off in search of a way to destroy him.
  
  Vessel of Hatred will also add the new Spiritborn class. This is an entirely new class to Diablo...

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  Fallen Aces: Episode 1 Releases June 14

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  • Published: 06-11-2024, 06:03 PM
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  Fallen Aces: Episode 1 Releases June 14

  There will be three episodes in total.
  
  The first Episode for Fallen Aces will be out before you know it on Friday, June 14. This first Episode includes five levels "with lots of replayability, a ton of weapons and ways to play em and fully hand drawn and voice acted comic book style cutscenes." In total, there will be three Episodes for Fallen Aces released, but release dates on those next two Episodes were not yet shared.
  
  In the wait for the next two Episodes,...

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  Conscript Launches July 23

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  • Published: 06-11-2024, 05:15 PM
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  Conscript Launches July 23

  Because the first World War wasn't scary enough.
  
  Conscript, the survival horror game set in the first World War, will release on July 23 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. A demo for Conscript is available right now as part of the Steam Next Fest.
  
  In Conscript, you play as a French soldier navigating the trenches of Verdun in a search for your missing brother. The game offers multiple difficulty settings, multiple endings,...

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  Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Free Demo and Discount Coming Soon

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-11-2024, 04:49 PM
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  Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Free Demo and Discount Coming Soon

  Demo now, discount soon.
  
  A free demo for Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is now available via Steam. This demo includes the quality-of-life and bug fixes that have been added to the game since launch. A free trial for the game will hit PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on June 13th.
  
  Tales of Kenzer: ZAU is an action-adventure platformer from Surgent Studios and EA Originals. Surgent Studios founder is the BAFTA-nominated actor, Abubakar Salim. You may recognize him as the voice...

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  FragPunk Announced, Closed Alpha this Month

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  • Published: 06-11-2024, 03:40 PM
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  FragPunk Announced, Closed Alpha this Month

  Alter the world in this competitive action game.
  
  FragPunk is an upcoming 5v5 hero shooter with a bit of a twist. Players will be able to modify and alter the game world around them using a card system. FragPunk will be a free-to-play title and is aiming for a 2025 release on Xbox Series X|S and PC.
  
  Before 2025, FragPunk will host a closed alpha test through Steam. This test will run from June 27 through July 1. You can either register through the FragPunk website or...

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  Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete is Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-11-2024, 03:03 PM
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  Madden NFL 25 Cover Athlete is Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers

  EA Sports showing the 49ers a little Madden love.
  
  EA Sports Madden NFL 25 will feature San Francisco 49ers player Christian McCaffrey as the cover athlete. Though I wish he was still in a Carolina Panther uniform, it's nice to see the NFL Offensive Player of the Year gracing the cover of a Madden game.
  
  McCaffrey will be featured on the cover of the game when Madden NFL 25 releases on August 16 for PlayStation4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via the...

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  NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-10-2024, 06:22 PM
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  NewsBits: Steam Next Fest June 2024 Edition

  Demos and more demos.
  
  If you still need a gaming fix in spite of the onslaught of gaming shows that aired over the past several days, maybe you should check out the new Steam Next Fest. Steam Next Fest for June 2024 just kicked off, and once again offers a week of new game trailers, developers talks, and free demos.
  
  Actually, you know what? I'm going to mention every single game here that I received an email about today as having a demo available on this Next Fest. Between...

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  New STALKER 2 Trailer from Summer Game Fest

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  • Published: 06-10-2024, 03:16 PM
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  New STALKER 2 Trailer from Summer Game Fest

  A new look at the long-awaited sequel.
  
  GSC Game World shared a new look at S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl ahead of its release on September 5, 2024. ...

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  Destiny 2's First Episode, Echoes, Launches June 11

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  • Published: 06-10-2024, 02:08 PM
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  Destiny 2's First Episode, Echoes, Launches June 11

  Bungie released two new trailers today.
  
  Bungie shared not one, but two new trailers today for what lay ahead for Destiny 2. First and foremost, players will get to dive into the first ever Destiny 2 Episode on Tuesday, June 11. These Episodes will replace Destiny 2's Seasons and each will play out across three Acts.
  
  Echoes is the first Episode and will find Guardians chasing after "mysterious objects of immense power" that they call Echoes, which were "strewn...

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  Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Coming to Apple Devices

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  • Published: 06-10-2024, 12:31 PM
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  Resident Evil 7 and Resident Evil 2 Coming to Apple Devices

  Will arrive on devices with the M1 chip or newer.
  
  Capcom announced that both Resident Evil 7 biohazard and Resident Evil 2 (the remake) are coming to Apple hardware starting on July 2nd. Resident Evil 7 will hit the App Store first on July 2, 2024 for the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPads and Mac devices with the M1 chip or newer.
  
  The remake of Resident Evil 2 does not yet have a release date. Capcom is currently developing this title for iPhone, iPad,...

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  Phantom Line is a Tactical Paranormal Shooter that You Can Play Now

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 06-10-2024, 11:55 AM
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  Phantom Line is a Tactical Paranormal Shooter that You Can Play Now

  Join a paranormal SWAT team.
  
  Former members of the development teams behind Cyberpunk 2077 and BioShock just revealed their new game from their new studio, Antistatic Studios. Revealed during the PC Gaming Show, Phantom Line is a PvE cooperative tactical shooter that is set in a post-nuclear environment that has become overrun by paranormal activity.
  
  Players will work together to explore an open world inhabited by all sorts of anomalies and remnants of civilization....

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