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🖥 PCRust gets even more cutthroat by adding its own version of apartment rentals
You're not the only one with a key.
🖥 PC, Multi-platform$2.50 Steam Sale Has Everyone Smashing The Surveillance State
One of Ubisoft's most underrated games, Watch Dogs 2(https://www.gamespot.com/games/watch-dogs-2/), is on a super steep sale on Steam right now. So steep, in fact, that it seems to have inspired a new crop of folks to trawl through the technocratic world of digitized San Francisco to put an end to the surveillance state at a time when we're all under some sort of surveillance IRL. Over on the game's Steam store page(https://store.steampowered.com/app/447040/WatchDogs2/), you can pick Watch Dogs 2 for just $2.50 until Thursday, July 9. That's a 95% discount for a game that normally retails for $50. And that's just the base game! If you wanted to grab the DLC--which includes new cars, co-op adventures, outfits, weapons, world missions, and more--then you can snatch up either the Deluxe Edition for $3 or the Gold Edition for $4. Really, no matter how you look at it, this is a steal for the game. Likely as a result of this nearly five-finger discount for a game that launched in November 2016, Watch Dogs 2's player count has soared. According to player tracker SteamDB(https://steamdb.info/app/447040/charts/max), over 10,000 people are playing it right now, and it saw a 24-hour peak of over 16,000 people. These numbers are steadily encroaching on Watch Dogs 2's all-time concurrent high of 18,138 players. That's impressive for a nine-year-old game. The game's surging popularity also makes a lot of sense considering the themes it tackles. As the Oakland-native Marcus Holloway, you get racially profiled and wrongfully accused of a high-tech robbery. This incident causes Marcus, an up-and-coming hacker, to join the hacker group DedSec--an Anonymous(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anonymous(hackergroup))-esque collective hellbent on dismantling the technocracy ruling Ubisoft's San Francisco Bay Area. Through a series of hijinks, all meant to raise DedSec's clout, you confront the billionaires and the technology that's making life hell for the digital city's population. It's a riveting narrative with a protagonist that's very Black and very fun(https://www.avclub.com/the-importance-of-marcus-holloway-how-watch-dogs-2). There are a lot of debates around whether we're in a surveillance state(https://www.eff.org/nsa-spying) at the moment. However, given the rampant use of AI(https://www.aclum.org/publications/ai-powered-surveillance-is-turning-the-united-states-into-a-digital-police-state-now-is-the-time-to-stop-it/), the overreliance on systems that all communicate with one another--think of smart homes--and the infrastructure that makes all of this technology run, it's not hard to conclude that someone could be surveilling you. A cyberattack can occur in which a hacker gains access to, say, your webcam to watch you, making your "private" home much less so(https://www.aclu.org/issues/national-security/privacy-and-surveillance). In any event, it makes for good gameplay opportunities In GameSpot's Watch Dogs 2 review(https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/watch-dogs-2-review/1900-6416578/), we awarded the game an 8/10, calling it an "effortless mix of covert and action-oriented gameplay with a likeable cast that knows how to have fun in their own way." That's exactly what you get when you play Watch Dogs 2, which is one of those games that's hard to put down despite some conflicting narrative decisions. Now's a great time to pick it up, especially if you hate the government surveilling you.
🖥 PCAmnesia studio delays its new game into 2027
Frictional says Ontos is its "most ambitious game to date," and it wants to get it right.
🖥 PCFormer Call of Duty frontman launches new studio with a 'Stop Killing Games'-style mission statement: If the game bombs, it goes open source
After the disastrous end of Midnight Society, Robert Bowling is back to try again.
🖥 PCRelax, PC Gamers: We're not getting GTA 6 on November 19, but we've got, um... 'Phantom Vice Auto' launching the same day on Steam
That's probably just as good, right?
🖥 PlayStation, PC, Multi-platformFormer PlayStation Exec Is Less Than Impressed With Steam Machine
The Steam Machine is slowly making its way into the wild, with some folks getting their hands on Valve's not-a-console console(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-machine-is-not-a-console-valve-says/). One of those people is former SIE Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida, who called the device "meh" in some recent social media comments. Yoshida took to X on July 2(https://x.com/yosp/status/2072582164898787363) to give his early impressions of the Steam Machine. In a long post, he not only called its performance "meh," but he also said that it's "hard to recommend" because of its high price tag. https://twitter.com/yosp/status/2072582164898787363 "The system recommends to default to 1080p--am I going back to PS4 days?" Yoshida pondered. "Some games take a looooooong time to boot. What is it doing?" He clarified that he'd only been playing it for "a few hours"--he posted his thoughts in the early morning on July 2--but ultimately concluded that the device just doesn't live up to its $1,000+ retail price(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-internet-has-some-thoughts-on-the-steam-machines-1000-price/). It's not all bad for Yoshida, though. He did say(https://x.com/yosp/status/2072582535847313898) that the Steam Machine's "small form factor and quietness" are good while commending the device's changeable faceplate, easy-to-use UI, and the ability to play Steam games on the living room TV. That last fact alone makes it "reason enough" to keep the Steam Machine, but these features appear to be where the positives end for now, as overall, Yoshida just isn't quite buying what Valve is selling. The Steam Machine has begun shipping out to folks following its June 29 launch. It's very possible, though, that you may have to wait a while for yours, especially considering how confusing the preorder emails Valve started sending out were(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-machine-preorder-emails-are-super-confusing/). You could always check out eBay, but be warned: You'll likely pay double the price(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-machine-preorders-are-about-to-begin-so-of-course-theyre-already-on-ebay/).
🖥 PlayStation, PC, Multi-platformFinal Fantasy 7 Revelations datamining has fans hopeful for DLC
Director Naoki Hamaguchi has teased expansions for Dirge of Cerberus and Advent Children, now a new datamine supports Final Fantasy 7 remake DLC.
🖥 PC, Multi-platformEven The End Of Final Fantasy 7 Revelation Isn’t Actually The End, Leak Suggests
Final Fantasy 7 Revelation(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-release-date-gameplay-and-everything-we-know/) wraps up a story years in the making when it launches in 2027, but beyond that? The Unknown Journey might continue a little longer, as one store listing for the game mentions an expansion pass. As seen on the Epic Games Store(https://epicdb.org/sandbox/a2c630e6aab44a2d90e56d7e3237af1c/items) (via IGN(https://www.ign.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-getting-story-expansion-pass-store-leak-suggests)), Final Fantasy 7 Revelation will have plenty of downloadable content and a "Story Expansion Pass" for purchase. It's not clear yet what these items are for--or if the titles are using placeholder text--but the Story Expansion Pass item does suggest that Cloud and company could venture into new territory. The Final Fantasy 7 lore certainly allows for this--the animated film Advent Children and the spin-off game Dirge of Cerberus took place after the original game--while game director Naoki Hamaguchi hinted at possible character-specific(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-revelation-is-a-definitive-conclusion-but-could-make-way-for-side-stories-in-the-future/) stories in the future. "We have had a lot of voices from fans wanting to explore the stories, or side stories, of other characters and other parts of the story as well. That is something that is interesting," Hamaguchi said to GameSpot last month at Summer Game Fest. !(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/FF7-Story-pass.jpg?w=1024) What lies beyond the Unknown Journey? Square Enix had previously expanded on the Final Fantasy Remake trilogy with Intergrade, a post-launch expansion for the first game focused on Yuffie. Oddly, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't receive an expansion after launch, as Square Enix opted to instead focus on developing Revelation. One of the big changes with Final Fantasy 7 Revelation is that it won't be available exclusively on PlayStation when it launches. Square Enix is aiming for a multiplatform release, as the game will arrive on PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 on the same day as PS5. For more on the game, you can check out how minigames will be more optional(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-wants-minigames-to-feel-like-a-choice-again/), what the new FITS system(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelations-new-fits-system-lets-you-turn-cloud-into-a-black-mage/) brings to the table, and why Revelation's director believes that streamers are contributing to an RPG crisis(https://www.gamespot.com/articles/final-fantasy-7-revelation-director-says-streamers-might-be-contributing-to-rpg-crisis/). The Best Final Fantasy Spin-Offs !4191097-3953138-strangerofparadise.jpeg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191097-3953138-strangerofparadise.jpeg?w=1024) !4191098-4014027-chocobo-1.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191098-4014027-chocobo-1.jpg?w=1024) !4191099-4155597-chocobogpcover-1038x576.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191099-4155597-chocobogpcover-1038x576.jpg?w=1024) !4191100-4072008-20220812cutscene02(1)-h8jbu5b8d.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191100-4072008-20220812cutscene02(1)-h8jbu5b8d.jpg?w=1024) !4191101-3348571-dis1.png(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191101-3348571-dis1.png?w=1024) !4191102-3545682-crystalchronicles.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1585/15855271/4191102-3545682-crystalchronicles.jpg?w=1024) !4641140-clipboard01-26-202601.jpg(https://www.gamespot.com/wp-content/uploads/original/1532/15327795/4641140-clipboard01-26-202601.jpg?w=1024) View Images(https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/the-best-final-fantasy-game-spin-offs/2900-4856/)
🖥 PCWorld of Warcraft's on the quality-of-life boost warpath, with fixes including an auto-loot setting that's been mildly inconveniencing alt-lovers for years
Helm tipped.
🖥 PlayStation, Xbox, PCAll romance options and relationships in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
!(https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/lune-smiling.jpg?width=690&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp) Clair Obscur: Expedition 33(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/clair-obscur-expedition-33)'s romance and relationships work a bit differently than you might be used to. The concept may seem familiar to friendship events in games like Persona 5(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/persona-5) or even Stardew Valley(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/games/stardew-valley), but there's much less pressure to get things "right" in Expedition 33. You'll want to complete relationship events as soon as you're able, simply for the rewards they unlock. But they don't vanish after a set time, nor does choosing one companion preclude you from spending time with another. In this guide, we'll explain how Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's relationships and romance work and what you get for raising each companion's Relationship Level. We'll also specifically explain how to romance Lune and Sciel. Read more(https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/clair-obscur-expedition-33-all-romance-relationships)
🖥 PCUbisoft hires former Take-Two and Amazon vet to head up its Tom Clancy games
Christoph Hartmann is the new boss as Ubisoft's Creative House 2 studio.
🖥 PC'Meta will need to reduce or possibly stop AI investment in datacenters, as it already has excess capacity': The AI infrastructure bubble feels the heat
This space for rent.