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#1
PS3 Exclusive Classic Returns In Free PC Giveaway, Yours to Claim
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PS3 Exclusive Classic Returns In Free PC Giveaway, Yours to Claim

  • Lenovo will give away PC keys for Heavy Rain via Gamesplanet starting February 18, with no subscription required.
  • The PC version released in 2020 includes PS4 remaster visuals and performance upgrades.
  • Users must sign into the Legion Gaming Community and link an Unlimited Steam Account to participate.
  • On release day, players queue and have 10 minutes to claim the Lenovo Heavy Rain code.
  • Redeem the Steam key through Lenovo’s partner Gamesplanet after claiming the voucher.
  • The offer may not include the original PS3 DLC episode 'The Taxidermist'.
  • Heavy Rain is described as a narrative-driven title with multiple playable characters.
  • The deal is first-come, first-served and codes typically run out within hours.
  • Heavy Rain was a 2010 hit, with an 87 Metacritic score and Quantic Dream’s narrative focus.
  • The giveaway is tied to Lenovo’s platform and guides players to Gamesplanet for redemption.
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All of the Fallout games are heavily discounted on Steam right now, and maybe if you play each one 50 times over, Fallout 5 will be waiting for you when you're done
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shopping23h ago

All of the Fallout games are heavily discounted on Steam right now, and maybe if you play each one 50 times over, Fallout 5 will be waiting for you when you're done

  • The entire Fallout game lineup is heavily discounted on Steam, with prices cut by up to 75%.
  • A bundle including all Fallout games and DLC is offered for $77, a 68% discount from typical pricing.
  • Individual Fallout titles like Fallout 3 and New Vegas are on sale for as low as $2.49.
  • The sale is noted as a standout from PC Gamer's coverage, tying into broader Fallout franchise news.
  • Fans are stocking up on Fallout titles while awaiting Fallout 5, whose details remain largely under wraps.
  • Bethesda has The Elder Scrolls 6 in focus, with Fallout 5 expected to be the studio's next major priority.
  • Industry chatter positions Fallout 5 as Bethesda’s next major project after Elder Scrolls 6.
  • The article notes a broader trend of Fallout-related content coverage beyond discounts.
  • The sale aligns with fan interest in revisiting classics before new Bethesda titles release.
  • Follow-up Fallout content and franchise coverage remain active on GamesRadar and related outlets.
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If you want to get caught up with Larian's pre-Baldur's Gate work, $157 worth of Divinity games are on sale on Steam for $23
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shopping21h ago

If you want to get caught up with Larian's pre-Baldur's Gate work, $157 worth of Divinity games are on sale on Steam for $23

  • Larian Studios' Divinity line is on Steam sale, offering six games for only $23 in total.
  • The sale covers Divinity: Original Sin 2 and other series entries, with some packs excluded from larger discounts.
  • The sale is framed as a way to catch up on Larian's pre Baldur's Gate work ahead of Baldur's Gate 3's influence.
  • The sale runs until February 9, when prices revert to the full $157 total for the Divinity line.
  • PC Gamer notes the deal is part of broader coverage including AI discourse around the Divinity series.
  • The PC Gamer article frames the sale within ongoing coverage of Baldur's Gate 3 and Larian's broader RPG lineup.
  • The article highlights that readers should be cautious about the Eternal Edition discount.
  • The sale is positioned as offering 'hundreds of hours of RPG' content for fans and newcomers alike.
  • The deal emphasizes the value of the complete Divinity catalog in a single purchase.
  • The sale aims to capture interest ahead of future Larian announcements and releases.
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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced ‘CONNECT iX’ Copen mode update now available
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Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced ‘CONNECT iX’ Copen mode update now available

  • Inti Creates released the CONNECT iX mode update for Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced, adding Copen as a playable character in Azure Striker Gunvolt 3.
  • CONNECT iX introduces a speedrun variant where Copen navigates five stages to post the best score.
  • New Bullit Dash and seven EX Weapons from Luminous Avenger iX 2 unlock new strategies in CONNECT iX mode.
  • Overdrive powers activate as Kudos rise, and Lola can heal or transform during matches.
  • Azure Striker Gunvolt Trilogy Enhanced aggregates all three games with revisions and previously Japan-exclusive voiced stories.
  • The Trilogy Enhanced release is available on PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC via Steam.
  • The CONNECT iX mode trailer and screenshots have been released alongside the update.
  • Upcoming events and other game news are listed on Gematsu's page accompanying the update.
  • The article emphasizes the expanded content, revisited audio, and inclusive features in the Trilogy Enhanced package.
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Steam Quietly Withdraws Under Fire MMO Ashes of Creation From Sale As Fans Wonder Who's Left to Maintain the Servers - IGN
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technology13h ago

Steam Quietly Withdraws Under Fire MMO Ashes of Creation From Sale As Fans Wonder Who's Left to Maintain the Servers - IGN

  • Steam has quietly removed Ashes of Creation from sale as leadership quit amid internal disputes.
  • The director and much of the senior team resigned, citing ethical concerns about management.
  • Steam’s page now shows a purchase button removed, signaling a halt to sales.
  • The official site remains live and accepting cosmetics, with notes about processing delays on some realms.
  • Community threads discuss refunds, with some success via human support checks rather than automated routes.
  • A February 13 developer livestream remains planned amid leadership shifts.
  • A public Discord message from a supposed staffer discusses a renewed long-term vision and new monetization.
  • The authenticity of the Discord post is unclear, and a different Boreyko is linked to other ventures.
  • Publishers have not confirmed refunds for Kickstarter backers, given the crowdfunded nature of the project.
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#6
$3.2 Million Kickstarter MMO On Steam Is In Complete Chaos
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$3.2 Million Kickstarter MMO On Steam Is In Complete Chaos

  • Latest development: Director Sharif says board took control and he resigned in protest as mass layoffs hit Intrepid Studios.
  • Background: Ashes of Creation raised $3.2 million on Kickstarter in 2017 and only recently reached Steam Early Access.
  • Staff exodus: Senior personnel resigned and a communications director posted about leaving the company.
  • Backers pushing for refunds: Players who invested in Kickstarter are demanding refunds after a delayed launch and perceived issues.
  • Steam reception: Early Access users rate the game negatively amid ongoing complaints.
  • Upcoming update: Intrepid promised a February 13 developer update to address concerns.
  • Kickstarter context: The game was pitched in 2017 as a non pay-to-win MMORPG but faced funding scrutiny.
  • State location and notice rules: Intrepid is based in San Diego, with California's notice requirements cited in reporting.
  • Public statements: The Kotaku piece notes the company’s blog post from January 29 and its signed tone.
  • Market signal: Steam reviews and social posts indicate rising frustration among backers and players.
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#7
"Malicious" mod that deletes files spreading through Steam Workshop just like John Carpenter's The Thing, says dev of sandbox hit with 300,000 reviews: "It replaces them with itself. This is how it spreads"
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technology11h ago

"Malicious" mod that deletes files spreading through Steam Workshop just like John Carpenter's The Thing, says dev of sandbox hit with 300,000 reviews: "It replaces them with itself. This is how it spreads"

  • A malicious mod spreading through Steam Workshop deletes user files by replacing installed mods with itself.
  • Steam Workshop has been turned off as Mestiez and Valve investigate the infection and its spread.
  • People Playground has over 300,000 Steam reviews, raising concerns about the mod’s reach in a busy modding community.
  • Mestiez reported that the infection targets the Contraptions folder and other saved mod data.
  • Mestiez and Valve are working to secure the Workshop and coordinate a fix with Steam.
  • Experts warn the incident could cause broader problems in mod-heavy communities beyond People Playground.
  • Valve and Mestiez aim to mitigate damage and restore safe modding by coordinating with Steam on a fix.
  • GamesRadar notes the incident’s context within a broader landscape of DRM and DMCA tensions affecting modders.
  • The incident underscores how quickly malicious content can impact verified mods and user data.
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#8
AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPUs begin to appear in the Steam Hardware Survey at last — RX 9070 arrives with paltry 0.16% market share, less than the GeForce GT 730
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technology11h ago

AMD Radeon RX 9000 GPUs begin to appear in the Steam Hardware Survey at last — RX 9070 arrives with paltry 0.16% market share, less than the GeForce GT 730

  • AMD's RDNA4 RX 9000 shows up in the Steam Hardware Survey with a 0.16% share, marking a whisper rather than a blast.
  • Only the RX 9070 non-XT appears in SHWS; the RX 9070 XT has fallen below charting thresholds after a prior 0.22% reading.
  • SHWS figures are indicative and can be affected by sampling, regional weighting, and seasonal events, not definitive market data.
  • The article notes 16GB VRAM adoption is rising, with a 5.85% jump in January 2026, reshaping memory skew in GPUs.
  • The piece references the RX 9060 XT and notes Nvidia's continued dominance in the broader GPU ecosystem.
  • The article stresses the SHWS results are snapshots, not definitive market data, and can be influenced by survey scope and timing.
  • The report places the RX 9070 XT's prior 0.22% share in historical context before its current low listing.
  • The piece connects the RX 9000 entry to historical Nvidia performance, noting RTX 4060's prior share as a benchmark.
  • Steam hardware survey results are used to gauge active Steam gamers' tendencies, not a full market audit.
  • The article mentions that large game releases and regional sampling can influence SHWS results.
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#9
"Goodbye for now": Still in Steam Early Access, action RPG from ex Ubisoft, Capcom, and Riot devs with $17 million investment hangs it up after "mixed initial reviews and a declining player base"
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"Goodbye for now": Still in Steam Early Access, action RPG from ex Ubisoft, Capcom, and Riot devs with $17 million investment hangs it up after "mixed initial reviews and a declining player base"

  • Investors rescinded financial interest, forcing Pahdo Labs to pause Starlight Re:Volver after mixed reviews and declining player numbers.
  • Starlight Re:Volver will remain playable in its current state as a single-player experience after funding fell through.
  • Edge of Divinity demo is now available on Steam as part of the studio's pivot from Starlight Re:Volver.
  • Daniel Zou, the studio's CEO, cited the failure to secure financing as a reason for ending further development.
  • Starlight Re:Volver had drawn over $17 million in investments prior to its cancellation, according to the report.
  • The departure of investors follows Starlight Re:Volver's mixed initial reviews and a declining player base.
  • The studio plans to continue with other projects after pausing Starlight Re:Volver.
  • Starlight Re:Volver was developed with a pedigree of developers from Ubisoft, Capcom, Riot Games, and more.
  • The article notes the game's status as a single-player experience after the pivot.
  • Starlight Re:Volver release history and funding challenges are highlighted as central to the cancellation.
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#10
Steam Users Sitting on Gold Mine of Free Store Credit, Redeem Now
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Steam Users Sitting on Gold Mine of Free Store Credit, Redeem Now

  • Steam users may have unclaimed free store credit from trading cards, according to GAMINGbible.
  • Trading cards are earned by playing games with the feature enabled and can be sold for a small amount.
  • Some players report possible earnings by selling all cards, though profits are limited.
  • Selling cards can be more effective if you target top buy orders for immediate sales.
  • Long-time Steam players might hold valuable non-card items that can also fetch high prices.
  • The article emphasizes that while earnings exist, they are not a reliable income source.
  • The reference provides practical tips to maximize returns from selling items.
  • The report suggests exploring multiple inventory items beyond trading cards for potential value.
  • Headline examples in the article point to limited-time free store credit offers on Steam.
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