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Microsoft lifts Windows 11 upgrade block after Asphalt 8 crash fix
Microsoft has lifted an upgrade block that prevented Asphalt 8: Airborne players from upgrading their systems to Windows 11 24H2 due to compatibility issues. According to its Microsoft Store entry, the game has over 322,000 ratings and 470 million players across all supported platforms. As the company explained when it first acknowledged this known issue in October, the game was […]
Malicious PirateFi game infects Steam users with Vidar malware
A free-to-play game named PirateFi in the Steam store has been distributing the Vidar infostealing malware to unsuspecting users. The title was present in the Steam catalog for almost a week, between February 6th and February 12th, and was downloaded by up to 1,500 users. The distribution service is sending notices to potentially impacted users, […]
Outlast game development delayed after Red Barrels cyberattack
Canadian video game developer Red Barrels is warning that the development of its Outlast games will likely be delayed after the company suffered a cyberattack impacting its internal IT systems and data. Although the statement emphasizes that the attack has not affected player data, the production timeline has been impacted. “The Red Barrels team regrets […]
Five new Steam games you probably missed
Sorting through every new game on Steam so you don’t have to. On an average day about a dozen new games are released on Steam. And while we think that’s a good thing, it can be understandably hard to keep up with. Potentially exciting gems are sure to be lost in the deluge of new […]
‘Dead Rising’ Gets Surprise Second “Deluxe” Remaster For 2024
In a world overstuffed with zombie survival action, it’s always refreshing when a game introduces a new spin on the genre. Dead Rising has built a reputation for switching up the formula, adding a charming and offbeat photo-taking element to the weary thrill of mowing down undead hordes. 20 years after its debut, the beloved Capcom title […]
How to Cool Down Your Overheating Gaming Laptop: Tips and Solutions
Use these tips to cool down your laptop with minimal loss to gaming performance. What comes to mind when you think “powerful gaming setup”? Perhaps a monstrous PC tower in RGB-spiked glory. Or, if you’re like me, a top-of-the-line gaming laptop with absolute frame-crunching performance. But when you confine such power into the tight constraints […]