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Windows 7 still runs on more Steam PCs than every version of Linux combined. http://dlvr.it/SlmK2C

In our final preview of Endless Dungeon, we discuss the improvements, both big and small, since the last time we checked in on this tactical tower defense roguelite. http://dlvr.it/SljHBs

Titles unavailable elsewhere in Nintendo's ecosystem can no longer be purchased. http://dlvr.it/SlfJtV

D&D Direct 2023 has been set for March 28 at 9am PT. This 30-minute pre-recorded showcase highlights a host of major Dungeons & Dragons announcements across several mediums. It's a perfect opportunity for D&D newcomers and veterans alike to learn about the state of the franchise, and what they can look forward to in the future. Whether you've been with D&D for a dragon's age, or whether you're curious about stepping into its fantastic world, you're sure to find something to get excited about when you tune in. D&D Direct 2023 is certain to have a big focus on the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, which hits theaters on March 31. You should also keep an eye out for new reveals, as well as a first look at the D&D virtual tabletop built in Unreal Engine. The virtual tabletop was teased in August of 2022, alongside a host of other teases and announcements. D&D fans of all levels will be treated to hot reveals, and rookie...

Forza Horizon developer Playground Games’ co-founder and former studio head Gavin Raeburn has revealed his new AAA studio Lighthouse Games. http://dlvr.it/SlYk9w

You can currently get a PS5 SSD for just £125 in the UK, making this one of the best PS5 SSD discounts we've ever seen. http://dlvr.it/SlYDxC

In the 1980s, everyone who owned a Nintendo Entertainment System knew the only way to fix a faulty game was to eject it, hold it to your lips, and blow on it. If it didn't work after that, you simply repeated the process, with more force, until it finally worked. This was not only wrong but it was super gross, because you basically just sprayed spit particles all over your copy of Super Mario Bros. 3. On top of being unhygienic, your kid-spit also probably contributed to corrosion on your cart's contacts, and if your mouth was particularly juicy, a glob of nasty saliva could actually short some of the contacts, and that's bad. But what's the real solution to this very real problem? Well, there are two that immediately spring to mind: one of which will cost you nothing but your time, and the other will cost you like $20 maybe? Depends. Oh, it also costs time. So time plus $20 for that second one.But what's the real solution to this very real problem? Let...

Ars staff hand-picked some classic and modern PC games for this DRM-free sale. http://dlvr.it/SlS5rS

"MetaHuman Animator" goes from iPhone video to high-fidelity 3D movement in minutes. http://dlvr.it/SlPDBg

Arkane director says Redfall was also in development for PS5 until Microsoft acquired Bethesda and canceled the version. http://dlvr.it/SlLD4r

It's a shame we don't see more open-world games set in the sweeping dunes of a great desert, and yet Atlas Fallen embraces this setting stylishly – bringing plenty of new ideas to the table, including a sand slide move that replaces the traditional sprint and quickly makes me feel like I’m back playing Journey again as I pave my way through Atlas Fallen’s golden oasis of destruction. That’s saying nothing of the unique combat system which has me darting around mid-air between explosive attacks that often leave my foes shattered into a thousand bits of sand and crystal dust, and I do mean that literally! Granted, the demo build I spent several hours testing didn’t always feel as smooth as I’d have hoped, and I couldn’t figure out whether it was my ultrawide monitor or something in my PC causing random slowdowns and frame drops at inopportune moments, but I found it difficult to walk away from my overall experience with Atlas Fallen without remaining curious and excited for what’...

Microsoft wants to compete with Google and Apple by opening up its own Xbox digital storefront on mobile devices. http://dlvr.it/SlD87B

In its sophomore year of video game development, Netflix has pulled back the curtain on some of its future plans for its gaming service. http://dlvr.it/SlBXk0

Store could launch as soon as next year if regulators clear Activision Blizzard deal. http://dlvr.it/SlBXVM

A YouTuber has spent more than $22,000 digitally purchasing every Wii U and 3DS game ahead of their Nintendo eShop shutdowns next week. http://dlvr.it/SlB1b1

A Black Lotus, arguably the most sought after card in Magic: The Gathering, has sold for a record-breaking price of $540,000 at a recent auction. As reported by Polygon, the Black Lotus has been topping its own record each time it's been available for auction. In 2019, a Black Lotus sold for $166,000 on eBay, followed by another purchase just two years later in 2021 for $511,100 — more than triple the price. Now, with the recent auction held by PWCC Marketplace, the Black Lotus cements its position as the most expensive Magic: The Gathering card ever sold. “This record sale reinforces the Alpha Black Lotus as an investment-quality asset, fortifies its claim as a true work of art, and shows exactly how important Magic: The Gathering is to the culture of gaming and trading card games," said Jesse Craig, Vice President of Sales at PWCC Marketplace. "It’s extremely unlikely we see one of these signed copies available for purchase again in the near future. They are crown jew...

The Resident Evil 4 remake is the series' most relentlessly exciting adventure rebuilt, refined, and realised to the full extent of its enormous potential. http://dlvr.it/Sl4sGq

In honor of Far Cry 5's fifth anniversary, Ubisoft has announced that the game will be getting a 60fps update for the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. http://dlvr.it/Sl20P5

Continuing IGN First's coverage of Remnant 2, today we're exclusively revealing the Handler archetype, which gives you a canine companion. http://dlvr.it/SkyxYf

Worries over "myriad ways Microsoft could circumvent its [cross-platform] obligations." http://dlvr.it/Skvtvk

Resident Evil 4 remake's demo exclusive extreme difficulty can be triggered manually. http://dlvr.it/SkrqbZ

Kyle & Andrew try to separate the heroes from the anti-heroes. http://dlvr.it/Skns7K

Before this week, there was no universal VoIP platform for online games. http://dlvr.it/SklplV

We look back on the twists and turns behind The Day Before, Fntastic's heralded open world MMO that has proven controversial despite not being being out yet. http://dlvr.it/Skjkzv

In 2008, a handful of frustrated developers at a tiny, Quebec-based Ubisoft subsidiary (of sorts) called Longtail Studios led a valiant, if doomed, unionization attempt that was well ahead of its time. This is its story. http://dlvr.it/SkfwKW

Clearer skies are ahead for the Resident Evil 4 remake, as Capcom said there's a patch in the works to diminish the extreme rain effects. http://dlvr.it/Skbw66

Destiny 2's invisibility bug is causing worries about Lightfall, especially with the Root of Nightmares raid on the horizon. http://dlvr.it/SkXv6W

From Software’s next game isn’t an Elden Ring or Dark Souls sequel. It’s a sequel to an older series that existed long before those action-RPGs took over the gaming landscape. Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is the developer’s next game, and it’s slated to release sometime this year. It’s up for preorder now at all the usual retailers (see it at Amazon). Read on to see what comes with the game, plus what to expect from this blast from the past. Preorder Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon PS5 * Get it at Amazon - $59.99 * Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 * Get it at GameStop - $59.99 * Get it at Walmart - $59.99 * See it at PS Store (digital) PS4 * Get it at Amazon - $59.99 * Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 * Get it at GameStop - $59.99 * Get it at Walmart - $59.99 * See it at PS Store (digital) Xbox Series X|S / Xbox One * Get it at Amazon - $59.99 * Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 * Get it at GameStop - $59.99 * Get it at Walmart - $59.99 * See it at Xbox Store...

Former Riot Games executives have launched a new studio called Believer to create a next-generation open world game based on an original IP. http://dlvr.it/SkWCPn

The Ironton schooner collided with the freighter Ohio, which was found in 2017. http://dlvr.it/SkTnZn

You'll be able to play Redfall with your friends no matter what platform you're playing on, as developer Arkane has confirmed crossplay for all platforms. http://dlvr.it/SkTnK2

The PSVR 2 is here and I’ve never been more excited to jump back into a virtual world of reality. Sure, we have our fair share of PC VR headsets and two generations of Meta’s standalone Quest, but it’s been almost seven years since we’ve gotten a console VR headset. PlayStation sure did take its time to bring us this new virtual tech, and as someone who’s been using the Quest since way back when it still said ‘Oculus’ on the box, I noticed quite a few differences that, in my opinion, make the PSVR 2 far superior to its main competition. http://dlvr.it/SkRRC2

While its important to take all this with a grain of salt and wait for official confirmation, there have been some rumors circulating that Counter-Strike 2 may be on the way very soon. http://dlvr.it/SkQcdv

Joel and Ellie barrel through a grisly speedbump on the way to the finale. http://dlvr.it/SkQPwG

VALORANT Episode 6 Act III features a new Agent entering the fray. Hailing from Los Angeles, Gekko and his adorable creature friends will be joining the roster. Here’s what you need to know about the latest VALORANT Agent. Gekko’s Abilities Gekko’s kit is fairly unique with the way his abilities are named after each of his creature buddies. He’s able to retrieve most of his abilities as well after deploying them and collecting their orbs where his abilities expired. * Dizzy (E): Dizzy is an almost turtle-like creature that Gekko can fire into the air. Dizzy charges then unleashes blinding plasma blasts at any enemies in her line of sight. Gekko is able to retrieve Dizzy when she’s finished her charge as an interactable globule and resets the Dizzy charge after a small cooldown. * Wingman (Q): Wingman is an adorable owl/penguin looking creature that, when fired, will seek out enemies and blast the first enemy he sees with a concussive blast. Living up to his name, Wingman c...

As the 2023 F1 season commences, where next for the story mode Codemasters began in F1 2021? http://dlvr.it/SkM1Kj

Metroid Fusion is joining the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy Advance library next week. http://dlvr.it/SkJwGw

Hi-Fi Rush has attracted two million players since its January 25 surprise launch according to Bethesda and Tango Gameworks. http://dlvr.it/SkFs3g

Familiar issues with storytelling and loot aside, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is another great entry in Team Ninja's growing collection of action RPGs that features some of the best combat in the soulslike genre, even though those battles start to lose their tension due to a distinct lack of enemy variety to fill out the 20+ hour runtime. http://dlvr.it/SkFM7C

From action-RPG combat to narrative design, Final Fantasy XVI marks a new era. http://dlvr.it/Sk9XLf