Steam Account Credit Card Data Probably Exposed
Back in November Steam informed us that they had a data breach but not to worry – no data had been stolen. Today we’re informed that the intruders obtained a copy of a backup file and that credit card data has “probably” been leaked... Read More»
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Posted: Feb 10th, 2012
Valve releases update on last year’s Steam database intrusion
Valve has sent out an email, letting Steam forum and service users know, that it has still found no evidence that the intrusion last year resulted in any data theft. Valve boss Gabe Newell said the firm is continuing its “investigation of last year’s intrusion” with the help of outside security experts, and “no evidence ... Read More»
Indie Royale Valentine’s Bundle includes PC debut for Soulcaster series
The Indie Royale Valentine’s Bundle has gone live, and it’s time to throw open your wallet, let the bats fly out, and drop at minimum $4.51. For that amount, you will get five titles available for the following platforms: Zeno Clash for Steam (PC), Hoard for Steam (PC and Mac) along with a key for ... Read More»
Alan Wake PC digital, retail and collector’s editions detailed
The PC version of Alan Wake – which boasts a visual upgrade, stereoscopic 3D and multi-screen support – comes in several flavours, including a fancy pants retail collector’s edition. You can grab Alan Wake on Steam from February 16, with other digital distributors joining in sometime thereafter. A standard Steam copy goes for $30, including ... Read More»
Skyrim wins Game of the Year at Danish Game Awards
The third annual Danish Game Awards were held tonight, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim walked home with not only and award for Best RPG, but Game of the Year as well. Complied by votes from the Danish gaming community, below you will find a list of winners and the games each title beat in ... Read More»
Bohemia announces Take On Helicopters: Hinds
Bohemia Interactive has announced the first DLC for Take On Helicopters, Hinds, will be released on March 15, and it promises to contain a more “action-packed” experience. Take On Helicopters: Hinds includes the Mil Mi-24 V, Mi-24 P and Mi-35 Super Hind helicopter gunships with over 25 different liveries, a new set of single-player challenges, ... Read More»
Dear Esther interview with creator Dan Pinchbeck
With the official Steam release just a week away (February 14), Dear Esther creator Dan Pinchbeck spoke with GamerNode about the design process, the benefits of remaking the game, and the state of videogame development... Read More»
Skyrim 33% off on Steam, Creation Kit, Hi-Res pack out
Katie bar the door: as promised, the Skyrim Creation Kit is out along with the rumored, free High-Resolution Texture Pack. Nice surprise isn’t it? To celebrate, Bethesda also has the game for 33% off on Steam. Go download it all now and make some awesome mods. If you are not into such matters, and already ... Read More»
Rather nice review scores go live for KoA: Reckoning
Reviews for 38 Studio’s first foray into the market, Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning, have gone live and below the break are many a link to click full of opinions on the RPG. The majority of scores are around the 8 mark, but there are a couple of perfect scores in there, as well as a ... Read More»
Sanctum 2 development underway, due next year
Joystiq reports Coffee Stain Studios is already at work on Sanctum 2, a sequel to its successful indie combining shooter and tower defence mechanics. The follow-up is expected in 2013, on PC, the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, thanks to a publishing deal with Reverb. If you haven’t checked out the original Sanctum, which ... Read More»
Three quarters of Half-life protesters failed to turn up
This weekend’s action to protest Valve’s lack of communication over Half-life 3 was something of a blow out. While over 13,000 players dutifully logged into Half-Life 2 as planned, that number falls disappointingly short for the 50,000 who signed up to take part. That said, organisers report Half-Life 2 peaked at 11th on Steam’s charts, ... Read More»
Pre-purchase Jagged Alliance: Back in Action through Steam, get TF2 goodies
Those planning to pre-purchase Jagged Alliance: Back in Action through Steam will be blessed with some Team Fortress 2 goodies for doing so. When you pre-purchase on the service before February 7, not only will you save 15%, you will be rewarded with three TF2 items: the Battle Bob slimming hair helmet, the Bushman’s Boonie ... Read More»
Pre-purchase Jagged Alliance: Back in Action through Steam, get TF2 goodies
Those planning to pre-purchase Jagged Alliance: Back in Action through Steam will be blessed with some Team Fortress 2 goodies for doing so. When you pre-purchase on the service before February 7, not only will you save 15%, you will be rewarded with three TF2 items: the Battle Bob slimming hair helmet, the Bushman’s Boonie ... Read More»
“Something brand new” for Team Fortress 2 this year
In a post on the Team Fortress 2 blog, Valve has teased a number of planned updates for the coming year. The publisher plans to hold its second annual Saxxy Awards; has launched a Steam Workshop blog; and will release a new “Meet The” short for the Pyro. Most excitingly, there’s “something brand new” in ... Read More»
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection now available on Steam 15% off until February 9
Valve has announced the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection for PC is now available on Steam, and it is 15% off until February 9t. Developed by Other Ocean and NetherRealm Studios, the collection comes packed with Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Go add it to your queue. Read More... Read More»
Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection now available on Steam 15% off until February 9
Valve has announced the Mortal Kombat Arcade Kollection for PC is now available on Steam, and it is 15% off until February 9t. Developed by Other Ocean and NetherRealm Studios, the collection comes packed with Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat 2 and Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3. Go add it to your queue. Read More... Read More»
Skyrim Creation Kit and Skyrim Workshop previewed in video
Bethesda has released a developer diary highlighting some of the features in the Skyrim’s Creation Kit, which will be made available soon on Steam. In the video below, production director Ashley Cheng provides a look at features which will be made available to the modding community through the Skyrim Workshop on Steam. According to Cheng, ... Read More»
Skyrim Creation Kit and Skyrim Workshop previewed in video
Bethesda has released a developer diary highlighting some of the features in the Skyrim’s Creation Kit, which will be made available soon on Steam. In the video below, production director Ashley Cheng provides a look at features which will be made available to the modding community through the Skyrim Workshop on Steam. According to Cheng, ... Read More»
Steam mobile app goes live for all
The iOS and Android Steam app, announced last week, is now openly available. Launched last week in a closed beta, it allows you to chat with Steam friends, browse community groups and user profiles, view screenshots and user-generated content and all the rest of it. It’s free: install it. Read More... Read More»
Steam group of 29,000 protesting lack of Half-Life 3 news by playing Half-Life 2 simultaneously
The Steam group “A Call for Communication”, which currently boasts 29,617 members, will be playing Half-Life 2 simultaneously on Saturday, February 4, from 11:00am until 11:30am PST in order to try and get Valve to announce anything pertaining to Half-Life Episode 3 or Half-Life 3 – if either exists. “Instead of focusing efforts in a ... Read More»
Total War: Shogun 2 – Fall of the Samurai releasing March 23
Sega’s announced its standalone expansion pack, Fall of the Samurai for Total War: Shogun 2, will be released on March 23. It’s to include six new playable clans who will need to “deal with” the foreign powers of America, Britain and France, as well as fighting against domestic factions. It also includes an improved campaign ... Read More»
King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame now available on Steam
Paradox has announced the Steam release of Neocore Games’ King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame. In the second installment of the series, King Arthur is now the “Maimed King” trying to mend “a land torn asunder as he strives to heal himself.” During this time, the hero’s forces are pitted against unique and terrifying foes ... Read More»
The Binding of Isaac “closing in” on 450K sold, expansion detailed as 3DS talks continue
The Binding of Isaac is “closing in” on 450,000 copies sold, and such success has surprised creator Edmund McMillen, as he had convinced himself this “week-long project” would garner little interest from the public. Speaking in an interview with IndieGames, McMillen said there was “no reason for this game to have done well,” because when ... Read More»
Reckoning: 38 clarifies online pass, sorry for “buggy” demo
38 Studios has clarified details regarding what the online pass included with Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning entails, and as it turns out, it’s actually DLC new buyers get for free before it’s released as paid content. Newcomers get the DLC free According to a statement handed to Joystiq (via Ripten), the House of Valor questline ... Read More»
PixelJunk Eden heading to Steam
Q-Games has announced that PixelJunk Eden, the third game in the PJ series, is coming to Steam. The game originally launched in summer of 2009 for PS3, but will make its PC bow for $9.99 with the inclusion of its Encore DLC. The OST will also be available to download as DLC for $5.99. No ... Read More»
