ConnexionSteam's "Early Access" is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?
Steam's Early Access section is filled with abandoned games and half-effort money grabs. Where did it go wrong, and who's really to blame?
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Steam's "Early Access" is no longer what it used to be — has it failed gamers?
Steam's Early Access section is filled with abandoned games and half-effort money grabs. Where did it go wrong, and who's really to blame?Steam Early Access
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After 14 years, Monster Hunter Wilds is bringing back underwater combat alongside "Lagiacrus" and another familiar monster — the impossible has happened
Monster Hunter Wilds' second free title update has two returning monsters, layered weapons, a seasonal festival, a new Arch-Tempered monster, and more.In-game screenshot of the player fighting Lagiacrus underwater.
After 14 years, Monster Hunter Wilds is bringing back underwater combat alongside "Lagiacrus" and another familiar monster — the impossible has happened
Monster Hunter Wilds' second free title update has two returning monsters, layered weapons, a seasonal festival, a new Arch-Tempered monster, and more.
In-game screenshot of the player fighting Lagiacrus underwater.
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Capcom's finally giving Street Fighter 6 players the outfits they've wanted — when all else fails, send in swimsuits
Street Fighter 6 is getting a wave of swimsuit skins for Cammy, Chun-Li, and other characters when the Outfit 4 pack arrives.a close-up of Chun-Li wearing a swimsuit, front and back
Capcom's finally giving Street Fighter 6 players the outfits they've wanted — when all else fails, send in swimsuits
Street Fighter 6 is getting a wave of swimsuit skins for Cammy, Chun-Li, and other characters when the Outfit 4 pack arrives.
a close-up of Chun-Li wearing a swimsuit, front and back
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is borrowing one of Gears of War's best modes — and it's live right now
The Siege Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is live right now, bringing a twist on the classic Gears of War Horde mode.A huge battle unfolding in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Siege mode
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is borrowing one of Gears of War's best modes — and it's live right now
The Siege Update for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is live right now, bringing a twist on the classic Gears of War Horde mode.
A huge battle unfolding in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's Siege mode
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7 details you might have missed in that Black Ops 7 teaser
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been confirmed with a three-minute teaser trailer, but you might have missed out on the significance of some of those series Easter Eggs.Screenshots from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal trailer.
7 details you might have missed in that Black Ops 7 teaser
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been confirmed with a three-minute teaser trailer, but you might have missed out on the significance of some of those series Easter Eggs.
Screenshots from the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal trailer.
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Microsoft's Xbox PC store aggregation is rolling out for some Insiders — with Battle.net, Steam, and more in tow
The Xbox PC app is beginning to populate with the previously promised store aggregation, with Xbox Insiders seeing Steam games and more.A screenshot of the Xbox PC app showing Steam games
Microsoft's Xbox PC store aggregation is rolling out for some Insiders — with Battle.net, Steam, and more in tow
The Xbox PC app is beginning to populate with the previously promised store aggregation, with Xbox Insiders seeing Steam games and more.
A screenshot of the Xbox PC app showing Steam games
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I missed having Xbox Remote Play on my ROG Ally — but then I found my Steam Deck can do it even better
After using a now deceased ROG Ally for Xbox remote play I was ready to wait it out until I discovered this app exists and does it even better.XBPlay on Steam Deck remote playing an Xbox console.
I missed having Xbox Remote Play on my ROG Ally — but then I found my Steam Deck can do it even better
After using a now deceased ROG Ally for Xbox remote play I was ready to wait it out until I discovered this app exists and does it even better.
XBPlay on Steam Deck remote playing an Xbox console.
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7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more
Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).Screenshot of Keeper from the Microsoft Store.
7 upcoming day one Xbox Game Pass games I need to play yesterday — and I'm looking forward to even more
Xbox has already confirmed a ton of upcoming, day one additions to Xbox Game Pass, so here are 7 that I can't wait to play (but I'll have to anyways).
Screenshot of Keeper from the Microsoft Store.
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Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Xbox is cool — but I'm sticking with the PC version and mods that let me fight Darth Vader
With the Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon, it's time we look back on the PC version and celebrate its incredible catalog of insane mods.Promotional screenshot of Cloud fighting Darth Vader in a modded version of Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII Remake coming to Xbox is cool — but I'm sticking with the PC version and mods that let me fight Darth Vader
With the Xbox version of Final Fantasy VII Remake on the horizon, it's time we look back on the PC version and celebrate its incredible catalog of insane mods.
Promotional screenshot of Cloud fighting Darth Vader in a modded version of Final Fantasy VII Remake
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Gears of War: Reloaded preorders — where to buy and everything you need to know
Gears of War: Reloaded is coming this year, so get ready for this return to the original outing with our preorder guide and everything else you need to know.Baird curb stomping a Locust in Gears of War: Reloaded
Gears of War: Reloaded preorders — where to buy and everything you need to know
Gears of War: Reloaded is coming this year, so get ready for this return to the original outing with our preorder guide and everything else you need to know.
Baird curb stomping a Locust in Gears of War: Reloaded
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WWE 2K25 gets the WrestleMania 41 arena and its second DLC — but where's the missing celebrity from the first one?
2K has released the second DLC pack for WWE 2K25, as well as the WrestleMania 41 pack for owners of the Bloodline Edition, and the Riyadh Crown Jewel arena. But DLC 1 is still incomplete.CM Punk in the ring at Crown Jewel, Riyadh, in WWE 2K25.
WWE 2K25 gets the WrestleMania 41 arena and its second DLC — but where's the missing celebrity from the first one?
2K has released the second DLC pack for WWE 2K25, as well as the WrestleMania 41 pack for owners of the Bloodline Edition, and the Riyadh Crown Jewel arena. But DLC 1 is still incomplete.
CM Punk in the ring at Crown Jewel, Riyadh, in WWE 2K25.
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I'll replay Xbox's Hellblade 2 when it gets its 60FPS performance mode — I wish it had launched that way to begin with
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II running on Xbox Series X, Windows PC, or ASUS ROG Ally.
I'll replay Xbox's Hellblade 2 when it gets its 60FPS performance mode — I wish it had launched that way to begin with
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Edition is slated to launch on Aug. 12, 2025, with a 60 FPS performance mode, developer commentary, and more.
Screenshot of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II running on Xbox Series X, Windows PC, or ASUS ROG Ally.
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I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might
Square Enix recently held a shareholders meeting, answering various questions from the media. One reporter asked if Square Enix is willing to make future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games 'command-based' while citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Square Enix responds that they respect 'command-based' RPGs and will continue to make their games like so.Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
I would love for Final Fantasy to return to turn-based combat, and thanks to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33,it might
Square Enix recently held a shareholders meeting, answering various questions from the media. One reporter asked if Square Enix is willing to make future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games 'command-based' while citing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Square Enix responds that they respect 'command-based' RPGs and will continue to make their games like so.
Trailer screenshot of Sephiroth in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
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STALKER 2's latest free update restores major A-life AI features to NPCs — making them more like the original game at last
GSC Game World has uploaded the fifth major free update to its critically acclaimed survival shooter, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This update features restorations for NPC AI and A-life, new weapons and loot to find, and tons of balance changes and quality-of-life improvements.Trailer screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's Patch 1.5 update.
STALKER 2's latest free update restores major A-life AI features to NPCs — making them more like the original game at last
GSC Game World has uploaded the fifth major free update to its critically acclaimed survival shooter, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. This update features restorations for NPC AI and A-life, new weapons and loot to find, and tons of balance changes and quality-of-life improvements.
Trailer screenshot of Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl's Patch 1.5 update.
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Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.Steam and PC Game Pass
Forget about Steam in the Xbox PC app — I want Game Pass in the app I actually use
The PC Xbox app can now aggregate your game libraries, including Steam. That's great, but Game Pass coming to Steam would be a lot more meaningful.
Steam and PC Game Pass
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Warhammer 40K's best alternative CRPG to Baldur's Gate 3 is 69% off on PC — just in time for its "Lex Imperialis" DLC
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 2nd DLC expansion recently launched. To mark the occasion, the base game has gone on sale at various retailers.In-game screenshot of an Imperium statue in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
Warhammer 40K's best alternative CRPG to Baldur's Gate 3 is 69% off on PC — just in time for its "Lex Imperialis" DLC
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's 2nd DLC expansion recently launched. To mark the occasion, the base game has gone on sale at various retailers.
In-game screenshot of an Imperium statue in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
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Borderlands 4 dev says it's getting this beloved feature late — here's why it won't be at launch
Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 is getting the beloved Photo Mode feature, but it's not coming at launch. Here's why.Rafa, one of Borderlands 4's new Vault Hunters, hacking and slashing with electro-blades.
Borderlands 4 dev says it's getting this beloved feature late — here's why it won't be at launch
Gearbox Software's Borderlands 4 is getting the beloved Photo Mode feature, but it's not coming at launch. Here's why.
Rafa, one of Borderlands 4's new Vault Hunters, hacking and slashing with electro-blades.
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Microsoft and Xbox just gave this Halo fan game their blessing — it's Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and I'm having a blast
Spartan Survivors is an amazing fan-made Halo game that's essentially Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and Microsoft and Xbox just gave it a green light.Official artwork for the Spartan Survivors fan game.
Microsoft and Xbox just gave this Halo fan game their blessing — it's Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and I'm having a blast
Spartan Survivors is an amazing fan-made Halo game that's essentially Vampire Survivors with Master Chief, and Microsoft and Xbox just gave it a green light.
Official artwork for the Spartan Survivors fan game.
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Whoa, this 10 year old game is getting a massive new update this week — I'm finally going back to finish it after all this time
A full decade after its release, Dying Light — Techland's beloved 2015 zombie action game — is getting a huge new update this week. Here's what's coming.Dying Light
Whoa, this 10 year old game is getting a massive new update this week — I'm finally going back to finish it after all this time
A full decade after its release, Dying Light — Techland's beloved 2015 zombie action game — is getting a huge new update this week. Here's what's coming.
Dying Light
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"Deus Ex" just turned 25 years old and it's still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything
Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.Deus Ex (2000) on an ASUS ROG Ally with a pink and purple background
"Deus Ex" just turned 25 years old and it's still the best PC game of all time — you only need $2 to play it on practically anything
Ex-Ion Storm game Director Warren Spector has celebrated the 25th anniversary of Deus Ex with a touching video message, and I can't help but play it again.
Deus Ex (2000) on an ASUS ROG Ally with a pink and purple background
