Is Steam set to allow game sharing?

Users of NeoGAF have found something very interesting recently after delving into the latest Steam client beta “steamui_english” update file. In the file, it’s suggested that Steam users will be able to select owned games to be included in shared… Read More »

Sony pulls PS3 4.45 firmware update after acknowledging it can potentially brick consoles

Sony today pulled its PS3 4.45 firmware update after many console owners complained that the update has rendered their device unusable — or, in gamer lingo, “bricked” their PS3. “We are aware of reports that the recent PlayStation 3 system… Read More »

Microsoft reverses Xbox One DRM policies

Microsoft has just issued a statement saying that “feedback from the Xbox community” has lead to the company reversing its DRM policies on the Xbox One. Microsoft’s Don Mattrick, President of Interactive Entertainment Business, took to Xbox.com to spell out… Read More »

PS3 firmware update 4.45 is bricking consoles; don’t update!

Several Kotaku readers are reporting that the PS3 firmware version 4.45 is bricking consoles. To back up this claim, there are also several reports on Sony’s own website that claim PS3s no longer work after installing the latest update. Until… Read More »

48,200 people attended this year’s E3; E3 2014 to take place 10-12 June

The Entertainment Software Association last week confirmed that approximately 48,200 people attended E3 2013, and that next year’s convention will take place 10-12 June 2014. The ESA furthered that the world’s largest video game conference brought an additional $40 million… Read More »

GOG.com’s #NoDRM sale has Torchlight for free, Alan Wake at 90% off

Wow. Do you guys want to hear about a great sale? GOG.com is taking advantage of DRM scares of E3 to bring gamers its 2013 #NoDRM Summer Sale. Immediately, they’re offering gamers Torchlight (with absolutely no DRM, of course) for free… Read More »

Big sales of Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD could lead to other remastered re-releases

According to Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD game director Yoshinori Kitase, big sales of the remastered Square Enix JRPGs could lead to more projects where other Final Fantasy titles get the HD facelift. Speaking with RPGSite at E3, Kitase said, “We’ll… Read More »

Visceral not working on a Dead Space sequel; series isn’t dead

EA executive vice president Patrick Söderlund confirmed with Eurogamer at E3 last week that there are no Dead Space games in development at the moment. Visceral Games, the team behind Dead Space, are hard at work on a new game,… Read More »

Watch a series of PS4 tech demos thanks to The Playroom

Just like Microsoft had a bevy of tech demos around their booth to show off new Xbox One controller and Kinect functionality, so too did Sony for the PS4. Sony just happened to name their tech demo as well. Meet… Read More »

Here’s how achievements and challenges will work on the Xbox One

On Major Nelson’s blog, Microsoft’s Cierra McDonald outlined how achievements and challenges will work on the Xbox One. Xbox One challenges allow developers to create time-sensitive, community-centric goals. Challenges will not award gamerscore for completion, but can be linked with… Read More »