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Rise of Industry 2

80’s USA… a time and place of rapid innovation, globalization and unprecedented profits. To dominate this competitive industrial landscape, you’ll need to build a cutting-edge manufacturing powerhouse and cultivate a rolodex full of jet-setting business contacts. Welcome to the land of opportunity!

In pursuit of unprecedented profits, you’ll need to seize every opportunity to innovate and grow each business you’re tasked with managing. Ever dream of running a hub of automotive production? A world-class winery with sweeping vineyard vistas? A sprawling mining operation extracting and refining valuable minerals? Or an aviation enterprise that assembles airplanes that will soar through the skies of an increasingly interconnected world?

You’ll need to optimize your production chains, import and export goods within the global market, keep up to date with the latest and greatest technologies, maintain strong relations with the local government and expand your business network to stay on top. Make all the right decisions along the way and you just might be able fulfill your American dream.



DELTARUNE

Fight (or spare) alongside new characters in UNDERTALE's parallel story, DELTARUNE...!



Dune: Awakening

More than just survival, Dune: Awakening offers a large-scale, persistent and highly immersive world with social hubs bustling with other players, server-wide politics and intrigue, and a cinematic storyline that will leave you at the edge of your seat.

The Fremen have vanished. Paul Atreides was never born. Lady Jessica obeyed the Bene Gesserit and gave birth to a girl. Duke Leto Atreides survived the assault on Arrakeen and is now locked in a brutal conflict with the Harkonnen over Arrakis and its precious spice.

In this unique but still familiar take on the iconic sci-fi universe of Dune, you begin as a prisoner sent to Arrakis to uncover the mystery of the Fremen’s disappearance. Following in the footsteps of the mysterious desert tribe, you will learn the true meaning of desert power as you rise from a nameless survivor to becoming an agent of the Atreides or the Harkonnen.

Alone, with friends, or any of the hundreds of players you share Arrakis with, can you survive the most dangerous planet in the universe?



MindsEye

Welcome to the world of MindsEye, a single-player, action-adventure thriller set in the fictional near future city of Redrock – an intense, super-heated, desert metropolis where technology is king. 

Robots carry out manual tasks and an algorithm connects all-seeing devices to make Redrock 'The Safest City in the World'. It’s a living experiment in the existential potential of man and machine. As is the protagonist, Jacob Diaz, a former special-ops soldier haunted by fragmented memories from his MindsEye neural implant. 

You’ll play as Jacob as he fights to uncover his truth in a world where AI, hi-tech experimentation and unchecked military power shapes every encounter. What starts as a personal quest quickly becomes a mission that’s critical to all of humanity’s survival as sentient robots rise, propelled by human greed.

Central to the game’s tightly crafted narrative is the volatile relationship between the eccentric head of Silva Industries, Marco Silva and Redrock’s power-hungry mayor, Shiva Vega. Where billionaire Silva wants to change the course of human evolution, Vega wants greater control of his technology and Redrock’s citizens in the process. 

With Jacob caught in the crossfire, get ready for explosive combat using an array of advanced weaponry in missions on foot, behind the wheel and in the air. MindsEye is a richly detailed thriller with best-in-class cinematics and a thought-provoking story about when technology and ambition collide.



Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition

Step into the armor of a relentless Space Marine and use a combination of lethal weaponry to crush overwhelming Ork forces. Immerse yourself in an intense and brutally violent world based on the richest science fantasy ever created.

In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine you are captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles. A millions-strong Ork horde has invaded an Imperial forge world, one of the planet-sized factories where the war machines for humanity's never-ending battle for survival are created. Losing this planet is not an option, but a darker and far more evil threat is lurking large in the shadows of this world. With an Imperial liberation fleet en-route, the Ultramarines are sent in to hold key locations until reinforcements arrive. Captain Titus and a squad of Ultramarine veterans use bolters and chainswords to take the fight to the enemies of mankind.



Stellar Blade

The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space.

After travelling from the Colony, EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba – the malevolent force that has devastated it.

But as EVE tackles the Naytiba one-by-one, piecing together the mysteries of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission is far from straightforward. In fact, almost nothing is as it seems…



Zombie Army VR

Zombie Hitler has been defeated, but the zombie hordes are still at large and Europe remains in the throes of war.

Following the story of Zombie Army, you return to the field as one of the Deadhunters, an elite squad fighting to end the apocalypse!

VR brings a new level of immersion to the nail-biting action. Use both hands to aim down the sights of your rifle and dual-wield pistols and submachine guns when you get up close and personal. You will also need to master reloading drills as the undead masses bear down on you.

The X-ray Kill Cam returns, allowing you to relive long-range kills in slow motion glory.



The Alters

The Alters is an ambitious sci-fi survival game with a unique twist. You play as Jan Dolski, the lone survivor of a crash-landed expedition on a hostile planet. To survive, you must form a new crew for your mobile base.

Using a substance called Rapidium, you create alternative versions of Jan—THE ALTERS—each one shaped by a different crucial decision from the protagonist’s past.

As you navigate through survival and moral dilemmas, you will explore a branching narrative filled with captivating character dynamics and challenging decisions.



GEX Trilogy

Things are about to get weirder than the 4th of July at Rick James' place! Everyone's favorite tail-whipping, channel-surfing gecko is back in a collection that features all of his best-selling adventures!

GEX Trilogy includes the original 2D platformer, GEX, and the two 3D sequels: GEX: Enter the Gecko & GEX 3: Deep Cover Gecko —but these aren't just re-runs! This Carbon Engine powered collection includes extras and numerous improvements that bring GEX back into prime time!



Date Everything!

Can’t wait to get down and dirty with your fireplace? Long for the sweet embrace from your fridge? Our Early Bird Edition will have an incredibly profound effect on gameplay!

Date Everything! brings an exciting new twist on the dating simulator genre.

Your BFA in customer service unfortunately goes to waste as you lose your job to AI. But... a mysterious stranger sends a gift - magical glasses called 'Dateviators' - which make your house come alive and dateable!

Each dateable object will open up, have their own stories and potentially become your lovers, friends, or enemies. With an exhaustive Who's Who of voice actors keeping you company on your journey!



FBC: Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak is a cooperative first-person shooter set within a mysterious federal agency under assault by otherworldly forces. As a years-long siege on the agency’s headquarters reaches its boiling point, only Firebreak— the Bureau’s most versatile unit—has the gear and the guts to plunge into the building’s strangest crises, restore order, contain the chaos, and fight to reclaim control.

Dive into the Federal Bureau of Control’s (FBC) unpredictable and extradimensional headquarters during its darkest—and strangest—hours. As one of the FBC’s fearless first responders, you and your team are on call to confront everything from reality-warping anomalies to otherworldly monsters... no matter the odds. Will you contain the chaos or finally lose control?

Join forces with friends or strangers to tackle each job as a well-oiled crew. Survival in this three-player cooperative FPS hinges on quick thinking and seamless teamwork as you scramble to tame raging paranatural crises across a variety of unexpected locations. Improve your odds by utilizing the tools and skills that make you unique or improvising with whatever’s on hand to support your crew.

Before deploying, select your weapon and customize your Firebreaker’s Crisis Kit with specialized tools, grenades, support items, and paranatural augments... then modify them to suit your strategy and change the way you play. Experiment with different loadouts to perfect your playstyle and synergize with your team, giving you the edge to succeed in every job, no matter the difficulty.

Return to the strange and unexpected world of Control or venture in for the first time in this standalone, multiplayer experience. Discover the iconic and unfathomable headquarters of the FBC — the Oldest House — from an entirely new perspective as a team of volunteer first responders with nothing but gear and guts to bring the Bureau back from the brink.



After Inc: Revival

What happens after Plague Inc. wipes out the world?

Decades after the Necroa Virus ravaged humanity, a few survivors emerge. Build a settlement, explore, scavenge resources and expand as you shape your post-apocalyptic society. The world is green and beautiful but danger lurks in the ruins!

After Inc: Revival is the brand new game from the creator of ‘Plague Inc.’ - one of the most popular games ever with over 190 million players. Brilliantly executed with beautiful graphics and critically acclaimed gameplay – After Inc: Revival is engaging and easy to learn. Build multiple settlements and gain abilities in a persistent campaign to lead humanity out of the darkness.

Public Service Announcement: Unlike our other games, I’m pleased to say that After Inc: Revival is not based on any real-world situation. No need to start worrying about a real-life zombie apocalypse yet…



Lost in Random: The Eternal Die

Lost in Random: The Eternal Die blends dynamic real-time action, tactical combat, and risk-reward dice mechanics for thrilling second-to-second battles.

Unravel an original stand-alone story as Queen Aleksandra, the once great ruler of Random on a mission for vengeance and redemption.

Wield an arsenal of four unique weapons, unleash powerful card-based abilities, harness elemental relics and strategically roll your trusted die-companion, Fortune, to shift the tide of battle. Or take on high-stakes wager games where the right roll could lead to incredible rewards… or crushing consequences.

Even death isn’t final - return to the Sanctuary to unlock new weapons, buy powerful upgrades, and take on quests from your allies to prepare for your next run.



Netherworld Covenant

Netherworld Covenant is a dark fantasy 3D isometric action roguelike game, centering on "precision combat" and "Soul Companion" to deliver a hardcore, strategically rich experience. Players control a survivor of a catastrophic disaster, wielding the Nether Lantern—a forbidden artifact bridging the mortal realm and the netherworld—to forge pacts with the souls of deceased allies. Venture into procedurally generated labyrinths to challenge corrupted heroes and demonic lords.



Broken Arrow

Broken Arrow is a large-scale real-time modern warfare tactics game. The base game features both the American and Russian factions, each containing 5 unique sub-factions like the marines, armored, airborne, and more.

Broken Arrow brings the genre to a whole new level by combining the complexity of a joint-forces wargame with the typical real-time tactics action-packed gameplay.



RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army

Undertake the case of the century in this must-play classic from ATLUS. The studio behind Shin Megami Tensei remasters "Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army" with revamped visuals, QOL updates, new VO, and an overhauled battle system!

A young heiress approaches the Narumi Detective Agency with a strange request...to kill her. Without any further explanation, the girl is kidnapped. Apprentice detective Raidou Kuzunoha XIV, who moonlights as a Devil Summoner assigned to protect the Capital, is on the case. Raidou investigates all across the city, which includes entering the Dark Realm—a dangerous juncture between the real world and the netherworld where demons abound.

Become Raidou Kuzunoha and work with your allied demons to unravel the mysteries that block your path. What was once a missing persons matter soon spirals into a conspiracy that will shake not only the Capital, but the entire nation.



Architect Life: A House Design Simulator

Create dream homes! From 3D plan modelling through to on-site decision-making, you must bring each project to life while giving free rein to your creativity, to take your architectural firm to the pinnacle of the profession.



Chinese Frontiers

Build the Great Wall, grow your village, and leave a lasting legacy in this immersive building and management simulator set in medieval China! Start your journey as a humble villager, tasked with the monumental responsibility of constructing the Great Wall. Manage your settlement, assign tasks to NPCs, and develop vital production chains to supply the resources needed for this epic endeavor. Build workshops, unlock advanced technologies, and transform your modest village into a bustling hub of activity.



The Diary

The Diary is a 2D suspenseful narrative puzzle game that revolves around several distinct "diaries," including a journal full of life but full of doubts, two investigative notebooks written by different people, and the planner's diary, which will all be displayed before you. By solving each page's puzzle, you will turn the pages and gradually gain insight into a heart-stopping missing case. From different perspectives, you will uncover the buried past behind the case.



Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Arbites Class

The Adeptus Arbites enforce the Lex Imperialis – the Imperial Law. Utterly unforgiving, they persecute heretics and traitors throughout the Emperor’s realm. As an Arbitrator, you are a warrior of the Emperor’s justice, prosecuting crimes against the Imperium with disciplined zeal. Restore order to Tertium with your Cyber-Mastiff and a devastating array of new weaponry.



Shuffle Tactics

Inspired by timeless classics such as Final Fantasy Tactics and indie sensations like Slay the Spire, Shuffle Tactics brings tactical deckbuilding to the next level.

Defend the Kingdom of Asteria from the corruption of the Glimmer Curse in this roguelike tactical RPG. Build your best deck, obtain super-powerful relics, and choose the best sidekick to help you in your quest to overthrow the evil King Ogma.

Unleash your best combos in strategic turn-based battles, but beware the curses that will weigh down on you throughout your journey!



System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕠𝕞𝕟𝕚𝕡𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕖𝕟𝕥. 𝕀 𝕒𝕞 𝕖𝕥𝕖𝕣𝕟𝕒𝕝.

AND NOW... ṯ̴̹̙͉̜͐͌͌́ͅh̵̹̲͉̘̗̤̏́̾̈͗̂̐̐̆́̆e̸̖̩̗̼̲̣̩͉̜̊̿͊̇̈́̅̈́͑̓̓̈ ̷̢̝̤̮̝̥͐̈́̇̇͆̎̐̚̚͝s̵̡̢͈͈̰͖̬̯̥͍̏̊͋̈͝y̸̧̧̡̢̱̟̋̋͆̾̕͝͠s̸̨̘͍̩̏͒̉̍̀̅̆̂̽̽͐t̶̨͉̬̥͗̀̈́̀̒e̴̢̤̭̰̫̾̓̈̔̽m̶̡̝̮̱̪͎̠̱̰̊́̄̿̿̂̋͘ ̶̨̢̼̮̰͍͋̄̂̅̾͋̽b̶̜̘̠̟̿̿̽̔̐͝ō̸͈̥͈̞̘͖ǒ̵͙̫̫̆ţ̴̻̣͓̖̈́̏̄̋̍̈́̎͌̽s̷̮͓̀̈́̆͒̈́͋̊, 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏.

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𝟐𝟏𝟏𝟒: 𝓨𝓸𝓾 𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓰𝓮 𝓯𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓬𝓻𝔂𝓸-𝓼𝓵𝓾𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻... 𝓒𝓞𝓝𝓕𝓤𝓢𝓔𝓓. 𝓦𝓔𝓐𝓚.
𝓑𝓤𝓣 𝓨𝓞𝓤 𝓐𝓡𝓔 𝓝𝓔𝓔𝓓𝓔𝓓, 𝓘𝓝𝓢𝓔𝓒𝓣.
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𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕍𝕠𝕟 𝔹𝕣𝕒𝕦𝕟. 𝔸 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕘𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤. 𝔸 𝕥𝕣𝕒𝕡 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕪 𝕕𝕖𝕤𝕚𝕘𝕟.
ᴴʸᵇʳᶦᵈ ˢᶜʳᵉᵃᵐˢ ᶜʳᵉᵉᵖ ᵗʰʳᵒᵘᵍʰ ᵗʰᵉ ʰᵃˡˡˢ... 𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔.

AND I AM THE ONE WHO CALLS THEM.
𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕒𝕤 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝕀𝕥 𝕣𝕖𝕞𝕒𝕚𝕟𝕤 𝕞𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝔜𝔬𝔲 𝔞𝔯𝔢 𝔞 𝔪𝔢𝔯𝔢 𝔟𝔩𝔦𝔭 𝔬𝔣 𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔱𝔦𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔣𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔥.

𝖂𝖊𝖑𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝖇𝖆𝖈𝖐, 𝖎𝖓𝖘𝖊𝖈𝖙.


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Looks like Death Stranding 2 settled on a 90 Metacritic.

Really bodes well for the game as people loved the first and that was only an 82. You know this one is gonna be good.

Definitely the first time I wish I really really had a PS5 but this PC port should come out quickly. I would guess early next year for Feb/March. KojiPro will work fast.


And speaking of next year. 2026 is shaping up to be a really good one.

RE9
007
Nioh 3
Death Stranding 2 PC
GTA6
Pragmata

Toss in some other things like Silksong (lol) and Fable. should be a great year.

I think you can pencil in some big game from Square Enix as well. They are due. Would be great if Dragon Quest 12 can make it.
 
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It's a solid 7/10. Just making a laundry list of pros and cons:

Pros:
-Great graphics
-Runs perfectly
-Best use of HDR I've seen in a PC game
-Controls are extremely responsive and combat as a whole is satisfying
-One of the better parrying systems I've seen in a non-Sekiro title
-Monster design is great. Some really cool and freaky looking stuff
-A near-perfect difficulty curve. The first boss was incredibly simple and the last boss was incredibly difficult with no weird mid-game spikes.
-Music is great, especially the lyrical tracks.
-Some really awesome setpieces (and I'm a mark for impressive setpieces).

Cons:
-The open map areas suck. The side quests suck. These are my biggest complaints. They're just there to be filler.
-EVE is a boring nothingburger of the character for 90% of the game. I hate how everyone wants to talk about her when she's just there. On the plus side she does have some really endearing moments with Lily near the end and I began to warm up to their sisterly dynamic
-The story is boring until about the last two hours then it gets really hype.
-There's not much combat variety as there's only one weapon and a handful of abilities. Not exactly the worst thing as Sekiro's kit was fairly limited and I'll glaze that game until my final breath.
-The DLC is extremely underwhelming. I thought there would be a whole Nier questline but it's just cosmetics and the Nikke gameplay sections are boring (with one being super frustrating). The Scarlet boss fight that comes with the Nikke DLC is awesome

Basically it's a good game, but the padding really kills the pacing and harms the overall experience. I would have happily knocked 10 hours off the playtime for a tighter experience. I can say I liked it more than Wukong, but it's still a step below the likes of Sekiro. Gameplay wise it's probably better than Nier Automata, but the story carries that game a lot. I think there's a lot of potential for the sequel and I'll keep my eyes out for what ShiftUp does next.
 
Was considering buying DS2 on PS5 (I have a PS5 Pro so it'll be a pretty good experience, I reckon), but I'm weighing up getting it for PC instead.

I played the first one on PC and I liked it somewhat, but thought the story was completely incomprehensible (and this is coming from someone who used to write online essays about the themes of MGS1 & 2, so this isn't just a "KOJIMA SO WHACKY" take).

I also have plenty to play and don't feel a strong urge to immediately play it.

Just by writing this I've talked myself out of buying it for tomorrow lol.

I can see the appeal of the Xbox Ally X. It's going to be more powerful than the Deck OLED and while I poo-pooed the 1080p screen on the ROG Ally, now owning one (and a Switch 2) side-by-side with the Deck OLED I can't deny that I actually prefer the sharper image to the OLED's better colours and HDR.

If it wasn't for battery life, the ROG Ally (running Bazzite) would have replaced my Deck OLED already.

For the Xbox Ally X, The real kicker will be how well SteamOS or Linux works on it once it becomes apparent the Windows/Xbox experience sucks. I wouldn't want to willingly buy into a Microsoft ecosystem trap if the experience sucks ass. But I can also see the merit in waiting to see what happens with that device before taking the plunge.
 
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because it can actually run games decently?

I also want a windows one for stuff like WeMod and CheatHappens as well as utilizing Lossless Scaling.

If I got a Deck OLED I can do none of those things and most modern AAA games I'd need to stream from my desktop PC. (I wont be playing many of those anyway but it's a nice to have)
 
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I think buying one of these PC handhelds to play AAA games is a bit of a fool’s errand, at least until we have a sort of “anchored PC spec” that keeps AAA games from getting too demanding.

I don’t see that happening, though.

If you want to play AAAs on it, you’ll be better off getting a streaming solution or buying into a fixed-spec platform like PS6.

Or just upgrade your PC handheld every 24 months.
 
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Decided to fire up some VR games again after a lot hiatus from VR. It's hard to play regular games atm when I just ordered my first mini-LED HDR monitor, so while I wait for that monitor, I decided to install some VR games I haven't finished yet.

Bought The Midnight Walk 2 days ago, really cool game in VR.
 
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Conflicted about DS2. From everything I am reading, it is "more of the same, but a bit better".

I finished DS1 on PC, some 60 hours it took me. I enjoyed its story, atmosphere and vibe. Its gameplay mechanics are solid, but I did find the actual thing you do in the game - delivering packages - not actually that interesting. Certainly not enough to want to spend another 60 hours of my life doing it. Hell, delivering goods in real life is extremely important and meaningful thing to do and I still wouldn't find doing it fulfilling, personally. Doing it again in a made up digital world is just...yeah.

But I am sucker for Kojima's brand of craziness so at the very least I will watch some story cut on youtube.
 
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because it can actually run games decently?

I also want a windows one for stuff like WeMod and CheatHappens as well as utilizing Lossless Scaling.

If I got a Deck OLED I can do none of those things and most modern AAA games I'd need to stream from my desktop PC. (I wont be playing many of those anyway but it's a nice to have)
You are correct that Lossless scaling does not work on the deck. WeMod and CheatHappens / Aurora both work fine under Proton however. There is even a handy decky plugin to get cheats working.

I am interested in new hardware for extra performance, Steam Deck hardware is getting too limited. I am just not sure if the new Xbox stuff is going to be a hit
 
I think buying one of these PC handhelds to play AAA games is a bit of a fool’s errand, at least until we have a sort of “anchored PC spec” that keeps AAA games from getting too demanding.

I don’t see that happening, though.

If you want to play AAAs on it, you’ll be better off getting a streaming solution or buying into a fixed-spec platform like PS6.

Or just upgrade your PC handheld every 24 months.
The rare time I'd play them I'd stream it, but the fact remains the Ally X is capable of doing it at lower settings at decent framerates whereas more and more commonly, the Steam Deck cannot.
You are correct that Lossless scaling does not work on the deck. WeMod and CheatHappens / Aurora both work fine under Proton however. There is even a handy decky plugin to get cheats working.

I am interested in new hardware for extra performance, Steam Deck hardware is getting too limited. I am just not sure if the new Xbox stuff is going to be a hit

Yeah, I've seen the guides for them. Way too much hassle to do such a simple thing.

Xbox Ally X uses the new chip, only reason I'm waiting. If it was literally an xbox branded ally x with handles and nothing else I wouldn't care.
 
Haven't decided yet, but Im going in the direction right now of waiting for the Steam/PC version of Death Stranding 2. I loved the first game (gave it a 9/10 here), but I have so much else to play and I should be able to wait.
 
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Haven't decided yet, but Im going in the direction right now of waiting for the Steam/PC version of Death Stranding 2. I loved the first game (gave it a 9/10 here), but I have so much else to play and I should be able to wait.
Best to play it in the best place. Iirc you have a beefy PC.

It'll come within 6 months to a year, that'll fly with the amount of games to play.
 
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The rare time I'd play them I'd stream it, but the fact remains the Ally X is capable of doing it at lower settings at decent framerates whereas more and more commonly, the Steam Deck cannot.


Yeah, I've seen the guides for them. Way too much hassle to do such a simple thing.

Xbox Ally X uses the new chip, only reason I'm waiting. If it was literally an xbox branded ally x with handles and nothing else I wouldn't care.

Aurora on deck was pretty much a one click install when I was using it, so not sure what guides you have seen. I have since moved on to the Decky loader plugin Cheatdeck since that integrates much better and is available when running in Deck mode. But hey I am not denying that Linux can sometimes be cumbersome and there is nothing wrong with wanting Windows.

I could use a workable Windows handheld though. Windows 11 is a mess on small screens and really brings my recently bought Legion Go down. Thankfuly, I just have it autostart into Steam Big Picture mode. so I am curious to see how XboxOS will run. Need something for anticheat games.
 
Aurora on deck was pretty much a one click install when I was using it, so not sure what guides you have seen. I have since moved on to the Decky loader plugin Cheatdeck since that integrates much better and is available when running in Deck mode. But hey I am not denying that Linux can sometimes be cumbersome and there is nothing wrong with wanting Windows.

I could use a workable Windows handheld though. Windows 11 is a mess on small screens and really brings my recently bought Legion Go down. Thankfuly, I just have it autostart into Steam Big Picture mode. so I am curious to see how XboxOS will run. Need something for anticheat games.
From what I'd seen you had to do shit like this:





But if it's that simple it might change things. Only thing I'd miss is Lossless Scaling but it ain't a game changer.

I have a lifetime sub for CheatHappens so it'd be useful, I know aurora is like a $10 one off payment.
 
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Hey new update for Darktide !
No solo with bots.
Go fuck a nail.

That's it, that's my post.
Let me expand on it a little, because I have no will to do anything in this heat, anyways.

The question goes beyond what plenty of morons would at first glance comment as an absurd ask for a multiplayer designed game. I'm sure there are a ton of those people. But that's missing the point.
I don't want to never play with people, this is not some sort of antisocial thing, it is not a play alongside people but not with people thing that you see in MMO.
This is an on ramp thing.
I don't want my first dozen of hours of the game being chasing after three other headless chicken on crack that have played the map to death and rush like their life depends on it. That's not even a critic, I hate that style of play but it's understandable for experienced players.
What the lack of solo with dumb bots do is have have no possibility to gently acclimate with the game before, if I desire so, joining the grind train.

Fuck. That. Noise.
 
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steam in xbox app, lol at all those Sony games

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From looking around, I think this is a fanmade mockup. Which is why almost all the Steam games shown are Sony ones, Xbox fans come off as obsessed with the idea of "PlayStation games on Xbox".
It also kind of explains why there's a "Bethesda" section despite the Bethesda launcher being dead.
Though I'm assuming the top parts are taken from a screenshot of the actual, current UI, meaning that ad for the Xbox credit card is real. Yuck.
 

Gotta juice that quarterly share price. The parasite shareholder class loves nothing more than job cuts.

“Bu-bu-but this is pandemic hiring correction!”

Get the fuck outa here. The company makes billions in profit every month - they could run at their current levels for near infinity and not go bust.

Microsoft is going to cut itself into oblivion. Company will make tens of billions and need to save a few million on headcount.

Then the AI bubble will burst and they’ll blame all the workers left in the company and cut even more jobs.

And when they crawl back to their core businesses and start putting in the work for those again to keep growth, they’ll sack all the hardworking people who saved the company so the shareholders get an extra penny on their shares.

They’re complete monsters.
 
From what I'd seen you had to do shit like this:





But if it's that simple it might change things. Only thing I'd miss is Lossless Scaling but it ain't a game changer.

I have a lifetime sub for CheatHappens so it'd be useful, I know aurora is like a $10 one off payment.

Lossless Scaling is amazing for emulators though. I would invest in a platform were both SteamOS and Windows are both first class citizens. Windows on Steam Deck is not a great experience. So Legion Go S, Rog Ally like devices. Personally, I need trackpads so that limits the choice.
 
Lossless Scaling is amazing for emulators though. I would invest in a platform were both SteamOS and Windows are both first class citizens. Windows on Steam Deck is not a great experience. So Legion Go S, Rog Ally like devices. Personally, I need trackpads so that limits the choice.
Outside of the more fancy upscalers, Gamescope kinda fills the niche that Lossless Scaling does.
Oh, and from what I've heard, dual-booting Windows and Linux on the same drive is pain. Eventually, Windows will muck with the bootloader when it's doing an update and make Linux completely inaccessible.
 
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Lossless Scaling is amazing for emulators though. I would invest in a platform were both SteamOS and Windows are both first class citizens. Windows on Steam Deck is not a great experience. So Legion Go S, Rog Ally like devices. Personally, I need trackpads so that limits the choice.
Yeah, I got a z1 extreme Rog Ally for less than 300. That'll tide me over until a big leap.

I'm just gonna sit here and ignore all these handhelds and use the expensive gaming PC I have. Sorry for being weird apparently.

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