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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's subtle queer characters were all about presenting people "inhabiting this world in an authentic manner"
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's subtle queer characters were all about presenting people "inhabiting this world in an authentic manner"

I do sometimes shudder at the thought of how big Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth actually is, especially as someone who made a beeline for the main story on my playthrough for the most part. Its size does also allow for a lot of smaller details though, like one background (and I really do mean background) plot that follows the romantic relationship of a lesbian couple across the game's various locales. And according to game director Naoki Hamaguchi, the choice to depict characters like this was all in

Here comes a new launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, annnnd there goes the new launcher after a day of backlash from roaring traders
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Here comes a new launcher for Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, annnnd there goes the new launcher after a day of backlash from roaring traders

If you blinked for longer than usual between June 22nd and today, June 23rd, you might have missed Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader having a shiny new launcher fitted to it and that new launcher subsequently being taken right back off again. In between those two points was a loud chorus of boos from players keen to not have to deal with yet another launcher. Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Racer let me play podracer ping-pong, though its high-stakes roguelike gauntlet feels more tuned for pace-focused speeder freaks
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Star Wars: Galactic Racer let me play podracer ping-pong, though its high-stakes roguelike gauntlet feels more tuned for pace-focused speeder freaks

“You race like a poodoo!” podracer Ben Quadinaros, a large bit of snot whose body is 60% face, yells as we sweep through a turn side-by-side. “Right,” I think as I begin to channel my inner Dale Earnhardt, “you’re going in the wall”. The blatant side-swipe that dashes Ben and his gangly craft against the rocks of the narrow trench also wipes me out. Usually in this sort of situation I’d respawn unrepentant, but Star Wars: Galactic Racer’s ge

"It didn't look like things were going to change anytime soon": Valve insist price worries were never behind Steam Machine delays
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"It didn't look like things were going to change anytime soon": Valve insist price worries were never behind Steam Machine delays

The new Steam Machine is pretty neat, but it’s walked a long and painful road to reach yesterday’s launch. A secret work-in-progress at Valve since at least 2023, it would be late 2025 before an initial public showing, and subsequent delays – blamed on industry-wide components shortages and the resultant price gouging – meant it that it when it did open for orders, it would be months later and at considerably greater expense than planned. The volatility and unpredictabil

DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 gets a brand new trailer
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DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3 gets a brand new trailer

While we still don't know what the compatibility on SteamOS / Linux will be like, I'm hoping for the best with DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 3.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

86 of the top 100 steam games should be Steam Machine ready
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86 of the top 100 steam games should be Steam Machine ready

With the new Steam Machine approaching with nearly 30,000 compatible games that have been rated by Valve - how many of the most played games will actually work?Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

85 of the top 100 steam games should be Steam Machine ready
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85 of the top 100 steam games should be Steam Machine ready

With the new Steam Machine approaching with nearly 30,000 compatible games that have been rated by Valve - how many of the most played games will actually work?Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.