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Stop Killing Games says ‘the fight goes on’ after European Commission rejects proposed rule changes: ‘We’re much more than just this single petition’

Stop Killing Games has had a hell of a run, going from a niche, long-shot consumer campaign to an “absolutely incredible” appearance in front of the European Parliament in just two years. But it’s hit something of a bump in the road, as the European Commission says it “will engage with consumers and publishers by…

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Valve says it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine’s $1050 price because of its ‘religious’ refusal to ‘build a more closed system’

The day is here: Wider humanity has gotten its hands on the Steam Machine. Our own Steam Machine review is live, and with it, we’ve finally got confirmation of the Steam Machine’s pricing scheme. The SteamOS-powered gaming box starts at a hefty $1,049. In its slate of Steam Machine launch announcements, Valve has acknowledged that…

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After a delay in 2025 and two delays this year (plus two more short delays this morning) mech fortress-builder Sand has finally launched

Picture a huge metal beast lumbering through the sand dunes. As it lifts its mechanical legs and places its heavy metal feet down, you probably wouldn’t be surprised if it stumbled, lurched, or even got stuck here and there for a bit. That’s what’s been happening with Sand: Raiders of Sophie, a PvPvE extraction shooter…

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Eidos Montreal founder says modern execs are driven more by spreadsheets than passion for games

They just don’t make ’em like they used to. At least, that’s according to Eidos Montreal founder (and former general manager) Stephane D’Astous, who recently chatted with Thunderpick about the way the direction of the games industry—and the people setting that direction—have changed in the past 15 years. “The big players 15 years ago are…

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