The Context of ARM in Gaming The burgeoning success of ARM architecture in the PC market cannot be overlooked. With major manufacturers integrating Snapdragon chips into a variety of notebooks, the practical capabilities of ARM processors are coming to the forefront. These chips are designed to...
In a significant update for gaming enthusiasts, Valve has officially released new Windows drivers for the Steam Deck OLED, enabling users to install Windows 11 on their handheld gaming consoles. This notable achievement not only opens the door for a broader array of applications but also...
In the realm of portable gaming devices, the Asus ROG Ally and its successor, the ROG Ally X, have drawn considerable attention since their respective launches. While these devices have been praised for their capabilities, a persistent issue has also surfaced among users: the subpar performance...
In a significant boost for Windows 11 gaming handheld enthusiasts, two major announcements have recently surfaced: the introduction of a new Compact Mode for the Game Bar and the confirmation of SteamOS support for ASUS ROG Ally devices. These developments promise to enhance the gaming...
Recent data from Valve’s latest Steam Hardware and Software Survey for July 2024 reveals a continued preference among gamers for Windows 10 over its successor, Windows 11. The survey indicates that the usage share of Windows 11 has dropped below 46%, sitting currently at approximately 45.81%...
A hidden auto-updater exposed over 35,000 people to malicious code, which was used to hamper performance, break rival mods, and identify other modders and Colossal Order employees
Valve bans 'Cities: Skylines' modder after discovery of major malware risk :eek:
It's a great time to be alive if you're a fanatic about the particulars of various performance-boosting graphics APIs. AMD's Mantle is here , Microsoft's DirectX 12 is coming with Windows 10 , and at GDC in early March we'll hear the first news about a successor to the open-source...
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Often copied but never equalled the original Half Life was huge. It blew the industry away and showed many how it should really be done. Well that was way back in 98' and for several years now fans of the series have been waiting for a remake of the original. Fans loved the game so much they...
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When times were of a more genteel pace, Victoria was on the throne. The major source of power was steam and Jules Verne had just invented his time machine. Twas the time of inventors of the highest calibre like my good friend, YerEverLuvinUncleBert. For your gratification I present his latest...
Fans of the Fallout series who had difficulty with Fallout New Vegas either went out and bought a better computer to explore this post-apocalyptic wasteland, or simply roughed it out with their trusty and rugged sidearms in the Mojave. But as of July 6, 2011, Valve released one of the most...
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That's right as many STEAM users are logging in today they are being greeted with the message that TEAM FORTRESS 2 has been officially converte to a FREEPLAY game with microtransactions, so theres no excuse not to get it if you put off doing so.
For the folks who don't know what STEAM is, it's...
If you're a PC gamer, you probably use Steam. Maybe originally it was because Steam was the only way to get at juicy morsels like Half Life 2, but these days Valve's online marketplace is pretty much the best thing going, with a huge library of titles, hyper-competitive pricing, and a strong set...
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Windows 8 Center
According to a source that has tipped off Techradar, Microsoft plans to use Windows 8 as an opportunity to “relaunch PC gaming.” Recently hired Rahul Sood, who had founded luxury computer manfacturer Vodoo PC, was quoted saying that
The company has induced some...
Steam, The world's biggest digital distribution platform for games is under attack as MCV reports, they understand that key retailers will drop titles that integrate the popular Steam service as fears mount that the service has a ‘monopoly’ on the download market.
Insiders say Steam, run by...
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Steam is releasing Alien Swarm for free
By Hilbert Hagedoorn, July 19, 2010 - 8:31 PM
Today Steam is releasing Alien Swarm, which will cost you nothing.
Two years ago, Valve hired a group of modders behind the popular Unreal Tournament 2004 co-op mod called Alien Swarm as ggmania...
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