Age of Mythology: Retold arrives on Steam on September 4
Always great to see an RTS classic get revived. Age of Mythology: Retold from publisher Xbox Game Studios will be coming to Steam on September 4th.
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DOOM: The Dark Ages announced for Steam in 2025
I know this will excite many of you. DOOM: The Dark Ages has been announced today and it will arrive on Steam in 2025. Get ready for more ripping and tearing.
Microsoft's new Recall AI will take screenshots of everything you do - freaky
This will be preaching to the choir for some readers, as you didn't exactly need another reason not to use Windows right? Microsoft's new Recall AI will take screenshots of everything you do and that sounds truly terrible.
Microsoft closes Tango Gameworks, Arkane Austin and others
Well, this sure is a terrible time for the gaming industry isn't it. Now it's Microsoft turn again to close multiple studios.
Microsoft open sources MS-DOS 4.0
More open source surprises for you today, coming from Microsoft too which is always interesting to see as they've now open sourced MS-DOS 4.0.
Minecraft v1.20.5 the Armored Paws drop update is live now
Mojang have released the latest upgrade to Minecraft with the version 1.20.5 the Armored Paws drop free update out now.
Sea of Thieves gets Easy Anti-Cheat - thankfully enabled for Steam Deck / Linux
Sea of Thieves just got a big upgrade and with it Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) is now online. Thankfully the developers have ensured it's enabled for Steam Deck / Linux players using Proton.
Age of Empires IV gets a fix for Steam Deck / Linux online play desyncs
Age of Empires IV just got a fresh 2024 patch and excitingly, it gets an official fix for Steam Deck / Desktop Linux multiplayer problems.
Microsoft completes takeover of Activision Blizzard as UK CMA approves new deal
Well that's it. Microsoft has completed their acquisition of Activision Blizzard King thanks to the UK's Competition & Markets Authority clearing the way.
Welcome to opposite land where Microsoft has a Linux install tutorial
I think I'm going to need more coffee to process this. Did I wake up in opposite land? Microsoft actually genuinely have a tutorial up on how to install Linux.
Minecraft Live returns October 15, you're voting for the Penguin right?
Linux gamers, it's your time to shine. Minecraft Live is coming up again on October 15th where Mojang will do another vote on what mob to add next so obviously you're going to vote for the Penguin right?
Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer fixed for Steam Deck / Linux
After 10 days of waiting, 343 Industries / Xbox Game Studios finally again fixed up the online multiplayer for Halo: The Master Chief Collection on Linux desktop and Steam Deck after breaking it.
Microsoft - keep your filthy hands off Valve, leak shows MSFT would buy Valve
Well, that's certainly an article title isn't it. But I mean it. Microsoft, don't you dare touch Valve. You're fat enough already and too big as it is.
Microsoft's buyout of Activision gets closer with the UK CMA consulting further
The long saga of Microsoft buying up Activision Blizzard took another step forward, with the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now consulting on remedies Microsoft put forward to address the CMA's concerns.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection multiplayer seems broken on Steam Deck
After a recent update Halo: The Master Chief Collection seems to have broken online play support for Steam Deck due to Easy Anti-Cheat.
Microsoft leak shows Fallout 3 and Oblivion Remasters, DOOM Year Zero and more
Seems a whole bunch of gamers may be quite happy over the next few years, with a fresh leak from the ongoing saga of FTC v. Microsoft showing off a bunch of games coming.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition gets a free starter edition
Oh how I do love a good RTS. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition now has a special free starter edition available on Steam.
Overwatch 2 heads to Steam making it even easier on Steam Deck / Linux
Finally. One less extra launcher to become a nuisance? Blizzard games are finally coming to Steam with Overwatch 2 set to be the first on August 10th.
Microsoft wins against FTC to buy Activision Blizzard
Well, the results are here. In the USA the FTC was trying to block Microsoft from acquiring Activision Blizzard but Microsoft has won the fight.
European Commission approves Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard
Despite opposition from the UK CMA, and the ongoing legal battle in the USA, the acquisition of Activision Blizzard takes a step forward as the European Commission has approved it now.
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