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Can we all just agree that Adobe Flash needs to rot in hell. Granted a lot of browser based games use the plugin. It’s how a lot of indie developers got their start, and got exposure on sites like Newgrounds and Facebook. Problem is that Flash has become the goatse of web development. A huge,…
Assassin’s Creed Rogue will be coming to PC on March 10th, and it will be implementing a new feature: eye tracking. Last year’s forgotten AC title will be compatible with the Tobii SteelSeries Sentry Eye Tracker, which is one mouthful of a name. The device will allow you to rotate the game’s camera depending on…
It’s no secret that 2014 was not the best of years for Sega. The company is now beginning to explore options to streamline its business operations, including reducing its workforce. In a message to shareholders, its board of directors announced that about 300 Japanese employees have been asked to voluntarily take early retirement. The company…
Microsoft’s deceptively named Windows 10 is coming soon, and it will let you stream Xbox One games to your desktop. Xbox and PC have long existed as two separate entities. The new Xbox app seeks to change that by connecting Windows to Xbox Live. You’ll be able to view your achievements, chat with friends, and…
NVIDIA has taken the covers off their latest graphics card, the GeForce GTX 960. PC gaming is about to hit a quantum leap thanks to the new console generation. Which has pushed up system requirements for games considerably in the last few months. Big Green is promising that with 1024 CUDA cores, you’ll be able…
The problem with automated copyright flagging systems: they’re ripe for abuse. Exhibit A: Avtivision is allegedly threatening YouTubers who are posting glitch videos from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. ArsTechnica reports that Machinima is warning their content creators to be mindful about what they’re posting. A notice sent out to YouTubers last Friday states that “Activision is…
Windows Vista, an OS that promised big and failed to deliver Sound familiar? Some good news if you want to party like it’s 2006. Walmart has you covered, for all your Aeroglass needs. The Consumerist recently spotted this copy of the aging operating system. For the low, low price of $300, you get the Ultimate…
Pools are back in Sims 4! You know what that means? Murder most foul. Back when the game first came out, players were upset when Maxis said they were taking out pools. Just how the heck were people supposed to kill their neighbours… er… fancy up their yard? Well, they’re back. The latest update with adds pools…
Rockstar Games took the covers off some goodies GTA V will be getting for its upcoming re-release. Console gamers will be getting a first person mode, while the PC will get 4K support. Yes, finally a chance to use that expensive UHD monitor I wish I owned. GTA V animation director Rob Nelson, in an…
Valkyria Chronicles, one of the best strategy games to grace the PlayStation 3, is finally coming to PC. Sega confirmed yesterday via Twitter that the game is coming to Steam on November 11th, for the low, low price of $20. That gets you all DLC as well. If you pre-order, you get 10% off. Valkyria Chronicles was…