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‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ DLC Launches To Very Positive Reviews On Steam

‘DOOM: The Dark Ages’ DLC Launches To Very Positive Reviews On Steam

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Credit: Steam Yesterday, on July 7th, DOOM: The Dark Ages received the Revelations expansion pack. Steam users warmly welcomed the new content. At the time of writing, the add-on has garnered 378 gamer reviews, and the majority (87%) are positive. Customers praise the game's evolving gameplay, the abundance of content, and the availability of full Russian localization (Steam only lists English as supported). "It doesn't even feel like DLC. It feels like a full-fledged sequel," admits Jill Valentine. Negative reviews lament the game's design and increased complexity. Positive reviews also lament the layoffs that rocked id Software and criticize Xbox management. According to unofficial reports, the largest restructuring in Xbox history resulted in the layoff of half...
AyaNeo Next 2 AMD Strix Halo-Powered Portable Console To Hit The Global Market

AyaNeo Next 2 AMD Strix Halo-Powered Portable Console To Hit The Global Market

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Credit: AtaNeo In March, AyaNeo suspended sales of the Next 2. The reason: memory and storage prices skyrocketed after the Chinese New Year, making production of the device unprofitable. The company is now resuming orders and plans to begin international shipments by the end of July. During the latest product presentation, the company's CEO demonstrated the Windows-based portable device and confirmed that international shipments are planned to begin by the end of July. Previously, the console was only available in Asian markets. AyaNeo's CEO also showed a slide stating that due to the continued rise in memory costs, Next 2 restocks are temporarily unavailable. The company says it will provide further information once the situation improves. Credit: AyaNeo Credit: AyaNeo ...
Valve Published Instructions For Creating A Panel With An E Ink Display For The Steam Machine

Valve Published Instructions For Creating A Panel With An E Ink Display For The Steam Machine

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Credit: Valve Valve has published complete CAD files, specifications, a materials list, and a video tutorial for the Inkterface e-ink faceplate for the Steam Machine. This information will help users print and assemble their own e-ink faceplate. Valve unveiled the Inkterface front panel during its Steam Machine reveal last year. At the time, Valve stated that the display accessory was not intended for retail sale. The standard Steam Machine uses a magnetic front panel that requires no tools to install or remove. Valve stated that it plans to release the files for users and third-party developers to create their own panels. The build involves using a 5.83-inch Adafruit E Ink display, and Bluetooth connectivity is provided via an ESP32-based board. Users must 3D print the front pane...
The Announcement of ‘Guns of Eschaton’: the Latest Game From The Art Director of ‘Dishonored’ And ‘Half-Life 2’

The Announcement of ‘Guns of Eschaton’: the Latest Game From The Art Director of ‘Dishonored’ And ‘Half-Life 2’

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Credit: Eschatology Entertainment Eschatology Entertainment, with the support of publisher 4Divinity, announced their debut game, Guns of Eschaton. This is the final project of the late Viktor Antonov, art director of Half-Life 2 and Dishonored, who worked on it until his untimely death in 2025. Guns of Eschaton takes place in the Wild West, plunged into a mystical and spiritual apocalypse known as "The Burn": reality is crumbling under the onslaught of ancient forces, warring cults, and unimaginable myths. Players, as a seemingly ordinary man, must escape this terrifying world and return home. Despite his ordinary nature, the hero has everything he needs: a Colt, killer instincts, and a clear goal. The developers emphasized that in Guns of Eschaton, you'll have to relearn how ...