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Wanna hear more about developers’ experiences with Steam refunds? YouTuber Totalbiscuit collected feedback (and some stats) from 26 developers, with stories ranging from refund surges to tumbleweeds. It’s enlightening stuff, though—as ever—it’s too early to say anything definitive about how the feature will affect Steam games in the long run.
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Call Of Duty Can’t Cut The Last-Gen Cord
Unlike other big series like Assassin’s Creed and Fallout, Call of Duty can’t bring itself to go 100% next-gen just yet, Activision announcingtoday that this year’s Black Ops 3 will be available not just on PS4, XB1 and PC, but PS3 and Xbox 360 as well. The last-gen version will be worked on by two…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 - Reviews
Massive Chalice: The Kotaku Review
If you want to understand Massive Chalice, you need to understand XCOM I don’t mean that lightly. Double Fine’s Massive Chalice has been hugely influenced by Julian Gallop’s seminal 1994 strategy game. It exists as its own game in as much as it has a different name, and you’re controlling people with bows instead of…
By Luke Plunkett Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
The Guy With The Highest Steam Level
PalmDesert is something of a legend on Steam. His Steam level just hit 600, making it the highest ever. It’s so high, in fact, that Valve hasn’t even made a special graphic for it yet. Right now, it’s just a plain old number, not unlike what a new Steam user would have. His closest competitor?…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Tell Ubisoft What You Really Think About Assassin’s Creed
If you happen to be in Los Angeles next week, they’re giving you a shot. The company already announced a roadshow-style tour in Europe, but there was no word on something similar for the US. That’ll change, starting at E3 next week. Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed players will be invited to participate in…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
Have You Requested A Steam Refund? Why?
Steam refunds have only been around for a week, and it seems like a lot of people are already using them. Have you used the new feature at all? If so, why? Did it work? Valve’s implementation of Steam refunds has been contentious, but there’s no disputing that they need to exist in some form…
By Nathan Grayson Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Heroes Of The Storm And Team Fortress Look Nice Together
For some reason, this screenshot makes me imagine Zeratul saying: “You call that a knife? This is a knife!” That also means I have to give Zeratul a strong Australian accent, which I want to call Protaustralian and make StarCraft canon. Reddit user Tolkfan put together an album of screenshots made in the Source Filmaker…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Destiny’s ‘Worst’ Exotic Bounty Is Actually Brilliant
When people start talking about Destiny’s PvP multiplayer, chances are they’ll eventually bring up the infamous, deadly gun Thorn. And if they’re talking about Thorn, they’ll almost surely mention the arduous process of obtaining one. A few days ago, I underwent the trial-by-fire that is the Thorn exotic bounty. It was frequently difficult, occasionally maddening,…
By Kirk Hamilton Published June 9, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe Final Fantasy XV Demo Just Got A Gigantic New Boss
The Final Fantasy XV demo got a bunch of new features today, including a massive new boss monster that I’m sure someone will figure out how to beat by the end of the day. Meet the Catoblepas, who in previous versions of the FFXV demo was just part of the scenery but is now, thanks…
By Jason Schreier Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Mod Adds Working Hotels To The Sims 4
The Sims modders. Is there anything they can’t do? No. No there isn’t. In the latest example of modding excellence, Mod The Sims forum member simmythesim created an add-on to The Sims 4 (via SimsVIP) that lets players create and manage hotel-like buildings in their virtual neighborhoods. The new hotel venues can house up to…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
What’s Your Craziest Gaming Marathon Story?
If your story involves some kind of homemade urinating contraption and a strict diet of whatever is within arm’s reach and doesn’t require cooking, you’re probably delightfully gross and I want to hear from you. Ditto if your story involves days of unwashed clothes, missed jury duty dates, or anything involving the words “temporary paralysis.”…
By Tina Amini Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Mirror’s Edge 2 Is Now Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst
For the longest time, Mirror’s Edge 2 has seemed like one of those sequels that needed to happen but probably never would. Put your anxious mind at ease. The thing has a real name now! And it’s definitely “not a sequel.” In advance of the hype-a-palooza next week at video game industry convention E3, Electronic…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 -
UncategorizedThe first trailer for LEGO Marvel’s Avengers sticks to the scripts. Coming this winter (no longer fall) to everywhere LEGO video games go, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers injects the plots of the first two films with a heaping helping of brick-based silliness. Can it possibly top the amazingly expansive LEGO Marvel Super Heroes? Probably not.
By Mike Fahey Published June 9, 2015 - Culture
Which Heroes Of The Storm Map Is Your Favorite?
One big thing that sets Heroes of the Storm apart from the rest of the MOBA pack is the fact that Blizzard’s new game has seven different maps on which players do battle as opposed to just one. Not all maps are created equally, however. Which do you prefer: gathering skulls to avoid getting rekt…
By Yannick LeJacq Published June 9, 2015 -
UncategorizedSega’s Not Giving Up On Sonic Boom
Despite Sonic Boom being the worst selling Sonic the Hedgehog game in history, Sega’s not giving up on the speedy blue guy. There’s a new 3DS game coming “later this year.” Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice is riffing on the Cartoon Network show that’s running right now, and centers around a new gameplay mechanic rooted…
By Patrick Klepek Published June 9, 2015 - Uncategorized
Let’s See What’s New In Final Fantasy XV Today [UPDATE: Stream’s Over]
This morning, Square Enix released a 3.4 GB patch for Episode Duscae, the demo for Final Fantasy XV. Yes, you read that right. A 3.4 GB patch. For a demo. In addition to a new boss-ish monster, the patch will add more character interactions, more warp points, and a dodge roll for Noctis. Apparently there…
By Jason Schreier Published June 9, 2015
