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Half of all PC gamers wait for a game to go on sale before buying
Sales may be killing developers’ chances of getting gamers to pay full price for new releases. Half of all PC gamers in the US wait for a game’s price to drop before buying it. That’s according to a report by the NPD Group, via GamesIndustry. The report, which draws on a June survey of 6,255 individuals, said 46% of respondents who game on PC bought a title digitally in the last ...read more
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Maxis producer: If Sims 4 isn't successful, there's no Sims 5
EA isn't thinking about the next Sims game at all, but the future of the series hinges on The Sims 4 performing well, Maxis producer Grant Rodiek said on the official Sims forum. "We're not working on Sims 5," Rodiek said. "We're not thinking about Sims 5. If Sims 4 isn't successful, there won't be a Sims 5." This isn't an absolute credo, however – when another fan asked for clarification on ...read more
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EA's anti-piracy efforts douse Sims 4 in thick pixel coating
Thanks to hidden anti-piracy measures, those who pirate The Sims 4 will find themselves staring at a pixelated mess instead of the colorful, virtual life simulation, reports Player Attack. The blurring appears harmless enough at first. When a Sim steps into the shower or otherwise disrobes, the game censors the virtual nudity by applying a blob of thick pixels. Normally this would vanish once ...read more
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Steam update enables quicker multi-game installs
A recent Steam update has added a new UI feature that lets users download multiple Steam games more conveniently. In an update via the official Steam Database Twitter feed on Tuesday, Valve commented, "Turns out we missed a feature in recent Steam updates. You can now select multiple games and install them in one go!" The new UI feature, as pictured right, appears to show a list of ...read more
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Dishonored currently free on Steam and Xbox Live Gold
Dishonored is currently free to play through Steam and Xbox Live Gold. The critically acclaimed first-person stealth action game joins Borderlands 2 as one of Steam's free weekend games until Sunday at 1pm Pacific Time (4pm Eastern Time / 9pm BST). During the same period, players can also buy Dishonored for 75 per cent off its regular price. The standard version costs £2.49/$5, while the ...read more
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Titanfall 48-Hour Free Trial is Back on Origin
Game Time with Titanfall is back on EA Origin. The free 48-hour trial was first offered to Titanfall fans on PC back in June, providing access to the entire game, minus any paid DLC content, for a full 48 hours of in-game time. It’s now back and gamers will have access to the most up-to-date version of the game, enjoying all the new features introduced in Game Update 4 and Game Update 5. ...read more
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Humble Jumbo Bundle 2 packs Deadlight, Van Helsing and GalCiv 2
A new Humble Bundle is upon us, this time packing a handful of big games. The Humble Jumbo Bundle 2 includes Deadlight, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Complete Pack and Galactic Civilizations 2: Ultimate Edition in the organizations standard "name your price" package. Beating the average price adds a trio of other big games: Terraria, Crusader Kings 2 (plus three expansions) and The ...read more
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EA offers 72 free hours of Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
Inexplicable yet surprisingly competent third-person shooter Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare is the latest addition to EA's Origin Game Time service, a promotion that grants players free access to full games for a limited time. Here's how it works: If you pay a visit to the Game Time website, you'll find a list of relatively recent EA games. At the top of this list is Plants Vs Zombies: ...read more
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Steam Tags merge languages, exit beta
Steam Tags, the system where users of the Steam digital distribution service and storefront assign keywords to games, has exited beta testing. Valve announced the change earlier this week via a news post, but noted that the removal of the b-word is "mostly a cosmetic change." Valve reasoned that the change feels cosmetic due to the fact that Steam Tags will continue to evolve and change. For ...read more
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Defense Grid 2 out September 23 on Steam, PS4, Xbox One
Hidden Path Entertainment's tower defense sequel Defense Grid 2 is primed for a September release on Steam, Xbox Live, and the PlayStation Network, publisher 505 Games announced this week. The result of a successful Kickstarter project and follow-up investment, Defense Grid 2 boasts a lengthy single-player campaign along with online PVP and multiplayer co-op modes. The sequel includes new ...read more
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