The latest beta update for the Steam client has some interesting surprises tucked away within the code. The new client update has several strings that reference things like a "Neptune" controller alongside something else called "SteamPal." The prevailing theory is that Valve is working on a handheld console, perhaps similar to the Nintendo Switch, that will be called SteamPal when it is released....
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Valve is Working on a Switch-like Handheld Console Named "SteamPal"
New strings were discovered tucked away in the latest Steam update.
The latest beta update for the Steam client has some interesting surprises tucked away within the code. The new client update has several strings that reference things like a "Neptune" controller alongside something else called "SteamPal." The prevailing theory is that Valve is working on a handheld console, perhaps similar to the Nintendo Switch, that will be called SteamPal when it is released.... -
Hunt: Showdown Getting a New Map
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Hunt: Showdown Getting a New Map
The PvPvE game will also get a new live event.
Crytek announced today that some fresh content is headed soon to Hunt: Showdown. Specifically, the studio revealed that a future update will bring an entirely new map. This will come alongside a new live event that will allow players the chance to unlock new in-game rewards. A little sneak peak of the new map and future content can be found in the new "Dark Sight" trailer, embedded below.
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Maneater Out Now for Steam, Game Pass, and Switch
Finally, something that isn't scheduled for May 27th.
Today, as in right this second, you can play Maneater on PC via Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and even the Nintendo Switch. Though the game was available on the PC before today, it was locked to the Epic Games Store. We reviewed the initial release of the game back in June 2020 if you want to check that out. We found the game to be pretty decent, but nothing super great.
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Horizon Forbidden West Gameplay Reveal Stream Set for May 27
There's something awfully familiar about that date...
May 27th is just jam packed with events. Joining both Dying Light 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog will be a special stream for Horizon Forbidden West. This event in question for Horizon will be a new PlayStation State of Play and will take place on May 27 at 2PM (PT; 5PM ET).
If you're keeping track at home, this means that the Sonic event is first at Noon (ET), then the Dying Light 2 stream at 3PM (ET), and then this Horizon... -
Special Sonic Stream Happening May 27
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Special Sonic Stream Happening May 27
Tune in on May 27th for a special look at the future of Sonic.
It looks as though Dying Light 2's new reveal will be in good company on May 27th. That's the same date that there will be a new Sonic focused stream happening on both YouTube and Twitch.
The official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter just announced this stream will take place at 9AM (PT; 12PM ET). It will provide fans with a "first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" that the team is... -
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Techland to Hold a Dying Light 2 Special Event on May 27
Get ready for some fresh news about Dying Light 2 on May 27th.
This past week, Techland sent me a little package with some interesting goodies inside. Included in the package were a letter, a mini-poster, and a mini flashlight. Of course, this was a bit more than just a courtesy package. It looks to be the start of Techland's media push for Dying Light 2.
The flashlight turned out to be a blacklight. The included letter said that I'd have to hunt to know more. Putting... -
Sully Lacks Famous Mustache in Latest Uncharted Movie Image
Seriously, where is his mustache?!
A new image for the upcoming Uncharted movie surfaced today courtesy of the New York Times. The image shows off both Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor"Goddamn""Sully" Sullivan. The image shows the two, I don't know... infiltrating a castle? Perhaps an old cathedral? Maybe searching a museum? It's hard to tell. It's a place with a lot of candles.
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Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Director Apologizes for How Bad It Is
Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launched in a pretty dire state.
David Braben isn't just the CEO and founder of Frontier Developments, but he's also the director for the newly released Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. This new release allows players to fly down to the surface of planets, disembark from their shops, explore, and engage in on-foot combat if desired. It released on May 19 through Steam and is currently sitting at a "Mostly Negative" user rating. It apparently has a few issues.... -
Rumor: Dark Souls Style Final Fantasy Game to be Announced for PS5 at E3
Nioh developer Team Ninja is reportedly involved.
According to a new report from Fanbyte, there is a new Final Fantasy game being worked on by Team Ninja that will be Dark Souls in nature and exclusive to the PlayStation 5. The game will reportedly be revealed as part of Square Enix's E3 presentation this year. Now that right there is a lot to take in.
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Remasters Were Tops on Steam in April 2021
Remastered releases dominated Steam's top releases for April 2021.
Valve just released their regular "Top Releases" for Steam today. Today's coverage is for the top releases on Steam for April 2021 and it was a month full of remasters and RPGs apparently.
According to Valve, roughly one-third of the games released in April were complete remasters or re-imaginings of games that have been popular for years already. Some of the games included under this umbrella... -
Paradox Announces Victoria 3
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Paradox Announces Victoria 3
New grand strategy game announced at PDXCon.
After over a decade and some change, Paradox finally announced the next entry in the Victoria grand strategy series. Victoria 3 was announced this week at PDXCon. Unfortunately, the wait for release may be a bit longer still as a release date has yet to be announced. There is, however, a Steam page already set up for the game that allows you to add it to your Steam Wishlist right now.
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Twitch Launches 'Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches' Category
Splish splash.
Tired of seeing hot tub streams on Twitch? Well, tough! Because while they won't necessarily show up under the Just Chatting category on Twitch, they will now show up under the new "Pools, Hot Tubs, and Beaches" category instead. Yeah, it seems as though Twitch is embracing the sun, surf, and inflatable Pickle Rick flotation devices instead of banning them outright.
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New Xbox Easter Egg Discovered After 20 Years
And yet there's still one mystery still undiscovered.
The original Xbox came out in November 2001, nearly 20 years ago now. Despite being out for roughly two decades, the original black monolith still has some secrets to uncover. The latest of which was just discovered this week thanks to a developer tip that was shared with Kotaku. The tip talked about how to trigger the secret, which displays a credits scene showing a list of those that worked on the original Xbox Dashboard.
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Destiny 2 Crossplay Beta Begins May 25
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Destiny 2 Crossplay Beta Begins May 25
It will be limited to select Vanguard Strikes.
From May 25 through May 27, Bungie will begin testing crossplay functionality in Destiny 2. ON those dates, the beta will consist of unique Vanguard Strikes. This will be the first step to enabling crossplay across the entire suite of game modes for Destiny 2 players.
The announcement of next week's beta test was revealed through Bungie's latest developer blog.
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Star Citizen Goes Free to Play Until June 3
Plus celebrate the latest Invictus Launch Week 2951 until June 1.
Cloud Imperium Games, the devs behind Star Citizen, announced today that they are offering up some special events for existing players and those who never played the game before. Starting right now and running through June 3, players who don't even own the game can participate in the Star Citizen Free Fly Event. You can download and experience the game, as it currently exists, for free.
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