The biggest addition is a new feed showing what your friends are playing, when they earn achievements and make forum posts. You're broadcasting your own activity by default, though that can be tweaked in settings. You can choose to have your profile, game library and friends list … [Read more...] about GOG gets social by adding user profiles
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Nifty new site warns you which games have microtransactions
Microtransactions, paid DLC, free-to-play-but-pay-to-win: all thorny topics for gamers as they involve having to fork over hard-earned money for dubious gains. Now there’s a community-built site where you can check your games ahead of time to see if they have … [Read more...] about Nifty new site warns you which games have microtransactions
Red Dead Redemption 2
Grand Theft Auto creator Rockstar Games' next game will be Red Dead Redemption 2, a follow-up to its critically-acclaimed Wild West epic. According to Rockstar, Red Dead Redemption 2 will be 'an epic tale of life in America's unforgiving heartland' and the game will … [Read more...] about Red Dead Redemption 2
Alienware’s PC gaming hotel suite is the vacation experience I’ve always wanted
Alienware recently partnered with Hilton Panama to create an entire battlestation that doubles as a hotel room — a.k.a. the PC gamer’s wet dream. Juan Carlos Garcés, General Director of Intel in Colombia, to HomeCrux: With this unique offer in the market, once … [Read more...] about Alienware’s PC gaming hotel suite is the vacation experience I’ve always wanted
Twitch becomes unexpected casualty in Russia’s Telegram ban
The world’s most popular livestreaming site appears to be caught in the crossfire as Russia fights popular encrypted messaging app Telegram. Russian streamers are reportedly unable to stream or watch other channels, having to find tricks to get around the ban. One of the … [Read more...] about Twitch becomes unexpected casualty in Russia’s Telegram ban