Games

Shuten Order is now available in the West on PC Steam and Nintendo Switch. Players in Japan will also receive a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition with an optional Upgrade Pack on November 27th. This new edition will allow players to choose between 60 and 120 frames per second in both TV and handheld modes, and will also support mouse controls in certain modes. The Upgrade Pack will cost 330 Yen. Thanks to Gematsu for the information!

Steam is the leading platform for buying PC games. A recent survey shows 72% of game developers believe Steam has a dominant position in the market. While Steam has always been focused on software, the Steam Deck handheld, released in 2022, marked Valve’s entry into gaming hardware. Many PC gamers already have large game collections on Steam, making the Steam Deck an attractive option because they don’t have to rebuild their library. Some fans hope the new Steam Machine will have a similar effect, encouraging more PC gamers to experience console-like gaming without leaving the Steam ecosystem and their existing games.

If you haven’t played all the Pokémon games recently, you might have missed Zeraora. It’s a rare and powerful Electric-type Mythical Pokémon, similar to Pokémon like Mew and Celebi, which were originally only available through special events – though that’s become less strict over time. The Pokémon Company recently shared details about Mega Zeraora on the Legends: Z-A website, confirming that it stays a pure Electric-type, without gaining a secondary type like Dark or Fighting.

I remember when Chained Together first dropped on Steam – it was June 19th, 2024. Seriously, it blew up almost instantly! Within just a few days, I saw it peaking at over 94,000 people playing at the same time on PC. It was crazy how quickly everyone jumped on board.

YouTube is testing a feature that lets users share and discuss video clips directly within the app, according to a recent update to their help center.

As a big McDonald’s fan, I always look forward to their holiday stuff! It’s become a tradition for them to do something special each year, like partnering with toy brands or releasing limited-edition packaging. This new launch is just the latest example of that, and I’m excited to see what they’ve come up with this time!

Starting on October 14th, a series of videos have gone viral on platforms like TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube, creating both confusion and excitement. This buzz is growing as Banks prepares for a creator boxing event in Buenos Aires this December.

Artificial intelligence is generating a lot of debate right now. Recent reports revealed that AI-powered children’s toys could potentially give dangerous instructions, like how to light matches. Google’s CEO has even compared the current excitement around AI to the dot-com boom of the late 1990s, suggesting a potential crash could impact every company. Beyond that, the use of AI in creative fields, such as video games, is also causing discussion. Popular games like ARC Raiders and Dispatch are exploring different ways to incorporate AI into their gameplay.

Similar to how some players cheat in video games like Call of Duty, streaming services are constantly battling people who falsely increase their viewer counts to appear more popular than they really are.

Kotaku recently pointed out that Steam only shows one upcoming game – Deadlock, which is still being developed. With The Game Awards approaching, rumors are swirling again about a possible reveal of Half-Life 3. Some fans even think a recent Game Awards post celebrating the 27th anniversary of the first Half-Life game is a hint about a new release.