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Half-Life 2 is getting a huge 20th Anniversary Update.

Half-Life 2 is getting a major update in celebration of the classic title’s 20th anniversary. In addition to Steam Workshop support directly within the game, Valve has fixed bugs and restored some content, added new graphics settings, updated gamepad controls and a whole lot more.

https://www.half-life.com/en/halflife2/20th

#halflife2 #20th #anniversary #update #valve #retro #gaming #art #engineer #media #tech #news
Valve is now including the Episode One and Episode Two expansions with the base game. They’ll be accessible from the Half-Life 2 menu, and Valve says that “you will automatically advance to the next expansion after completing each one.” You’ll also be able to access the Steam Workshop within the Extras menu, which means you’ll no longer have to leave the game to enable mods.

If you want to access the older version of Half-Life 2, that’s still an option: you’ll just have to roll back to “a publicly visible Beta branch named ‘steam_legacy’” and grab the “Pre-20th Anniversary Build,” Valve says.
[ImageSource: Valve]

Valve says it also made massive updates to Half-Life 2’s maps, which will fix “longstanding bugs, restore content and features lost to time, and improve the quality of a few things like lightmap resolution and fog.” There’s a new option to play with the original launch day blood and fire effects as well, and Valve has updated Half-Life 2’s gamepad controls to “match” last year’s Half-Life 1 anniversary update.

<https://www.theverge.com/2023/11/17/23965754/half-life-25th-anniversary-update>

And finally Valve added 3.5 hours of new developer commentary within the game. The company also is printing an expanded second edition of the Raising the Bar book about the game’s development, which includes “the Half-Life 2 development story, with never-before-seen concept art from Episode One and Episode Two, along with ideas and experiments for the third episode that never came to be.” The book will return to print in 2025.

Maybe soon we’ll get Half-Life 3? Maybe?


I'm not sure who needs to hear this, but if you're using Ubuntu please don't install the Steam snap from the App Center. And don't do "apt install steam" in Terminal, either. Because you'll still get the Snap...

What you want is the latest .deb installer straight from Valve. Trust me on this. WAY fewer headaches. https://repo.steampowered.com/steam/

(This also makes it significantly easier to use tools like GOverlay/MangoHUD)

#Linux #Gaming #Ubuntu


If you're looking for a casual 4x Strategy game that doesn't take all your time, check out the beautifully illustrated Songs of Silence on Steam today

#songsofsilence #fantasy #4x #strategy #steam #fall #gaming #videogame #review #game #blog #casual #pc

https://churapereviews.com/2024/11/27/discover-songs-of-silence-the-casual-4x-strategy-game/


Shame on Valve for removing Fursan al-Aqsa: The Knights of the Al-Aqsa Mosque game from Steam.

Shame on YouTube for terminating the game's channel.

I have played this game (but not the new mission), and it's just like any other shooter game. You play as a soldier, there are enemy soldiers shooting at you, and that's it.

Resisting occupation is not terrorism. #Occupation and #genocide are #terrorism.

https://www.404media.co/steam-removes-oct-7-game-at-request-of-uk-counter-terrorism-unit/

@palestine

#FreePalestine #Palestine #gaming #steam #valve


Taking a Curated Look at Black Friday Sales

A small hand-selected list of design, gaming, technology and more based websites or services that are participating in the Black Friday sale.

https://www.adamsdesk.com/posts/black-friday-sales/

#blog #BlackFriday #tech #gaming #design #100DaysToOffload
A large barcode in the shape of a gift box sits in the middle of a black background. The gift box has a big red ribbon in the middle and a bow on top. Part way down the barcode a break opens up with text that reads, Great sales up to 65%. At the bottom of the gift box it reads in bold text, Black Friday.


My latest blog post: ‘Refining My Channel And New Secondary Gaming Only Channel’
I’ve updated my website and channel a little bit, also have a channel specifically for future gaming videos now including ‘Nostalgia Time’ gameplays.
Check it out: https://msmadlemon.com/refining-my-channel-and-new-secondary-gaming-only-channel/

#blog #retro #gaming #Amiga
A vintage computer setup consisting of Amigas and a commodore 64. Amiga displaying on the screen with soundtracker pro II music editor on the screen. shelves of games with warm cosy lighting.


Super-Lightweight Operating System boots off a 1.44MB Floppy Disk. 💾

[KolibriOS lets you do simple tasks and even play games on your legacy PC.]

While most operating systems are written in C and C++, KolibriOS is written in pure x86 assembly and as a result small and lightweight enough to run off a standard 1.44 MB floppy disk.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KolibriOS

#kolibrios #floppydisk #x86 #assembler #code #programming #retrocomputing #retro #gaming #it #engineer #media #tech #news
Since then, KolibriOS has become widely multi-platform while maintaining a 32-bit focus and becoming lightweight enough to run on any PC with an i585-compatible CPU, 8MB of RAM and a VESA-compatible video card.

As those system requirements and the option to install it with storage as minute as a 1.44MB floppy drive indicate, this operating system is explicitly targeted at legacy PC hardware.

With the CD-ROM version having the advantage of more software being provided with it, including shareware versions of DOOM and Wolfenstein 3D.
[ImageSource: KolibriOS]

Screenshot of the KolibriOS desktop on first boot with default wallpaper.

As a fork of 32-bit MenuetOS back in 2004, KolibriOS has since followed its own course, sticking to the x86 codebase and requiring only a modest system with an i586-compatible CPU. Unlike MenuetOS’ proprietary x86_64 version, there’s no 64-bit in KolibriOS, but at this level you probably won’t miss it.

<https://wiki.kolibrios.org/wiki/Hardware_Support#Network>
[ImageSource: KolibriOS]

A curiosity recently caught our eye—that curiosity is KolibriOS, a super-lightweight and ultra-fast OS designed for legacy PCs with its floppy drive-friendly install size of just 1.44 MB.

The OS was really fast, stable, runs DOOM smoothly and overall seems to be a great small OS for x86 platforms that could give an old system a new lease on life.

<https://youtu.be/LjvG54xszoY>


Once Alive is a short horror narrative game with a few issues, but a lot of heart. It is definitely worth looking into if you want good horror!

#ONCEALIVE #horror #game #videogame #indie #indiegame #review #gaming #blog #keymailer

https://churapereviews.com/2024/11/22/once-alive-review/


I've updated my #FFXIV #mobile #blog post with points of interest at the bottom (including cost and monetization concerns) and embeds of a couple of really good info videos.

#Gaming #VideoGames

https://aywren.com/2024/11/20/final-fantasy-xiv-mobile-announced/


If you enjoy old school dungeon crawls or D&D, you're going to want to check out Depths of Endore on Steam or your favorite mobile device.

#depthsofendor #fantasy #dungeoncrawl #adventure #retro #rpg #gaming #videogame #keymailer #blog #review

https://churapereviews.com/2024/11/22/is-depths-of-endor-worth-your-time-find-out/


Spirit City just dropped its holiday/Winter update, along with a Steam sale, and announcement of an upcoming DLC!

#Gaming #VideoGames #Blog

https://aywren.com/2024/11/21/spirit-city-winter-wonderland-update


So, I finally finished my blog, its now up and running. I plan on like writting game reviews maybe use it as another place to share my photos you know?#Smallweb #Blog #Coding #WebCoding #Gaming #Photographywww.ghastlymirror.xyz

The Ghastly Mirror 👻


#FFXIV Mobile was announced yesterday. What are my thoughts on that?

#Blog #Gaming #VideoGames

https://aywren.com/2024/11/20/final-fantasy-xiv-mobile-announced


New #review 310 - LEGO The Lord of the Rings

This week we drop back in on a LEGO game for the first time in a while with one of the landmark games in the franchise, The Lord of the Rings!

https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2024/11/20/lego-the-lord-of-the-rings/

#blog #blogging #videogames #gaming #lego #lotr


I tried out the Ink. in Early Access, and while I think it is cute, it needs a lot more work before it can earn my recommendation.

#roguelike #gaming #game #rpg #game #videogame #review #indie #blog #steam #earlyaccess

https://churapereviews.com/2024/11/19/ink-early-access-review/


Videospielgeschichten war schon immer ein Gemeinschaftsprojekt. Deshalb möchte ich heute auf zwei Kanäle von VSG hinweisen, die den Austausch mit euch erweitern: Discord und Facebook.

https://www.videospielgeschichten.de/editorial-11-24-discord-und-facebook/

#Gaming #Blog #Videospielgeschichten #Discord #Facebook


The newest Device to run Doom: Nintendo's Alarm Clock [Alarmo].

A hardware hacker [GaryOberNichts] has successfully modified Nintendo's $100 Alarmo device to run the classic video game Doom. This marking another milestone in the gaming community's tradition of porting the 1993 shooter to unconventional devices.

https://github.com/GaryOderNichts/alarmo_doom

#doom #nintendo #alarmo #port #hack #it #engineer #programming #retro #gaming #art #media #tech #artist #news
Doom, the iconic first person shooter, is often used to showcase how the open source game can run on almost any device you can think of.

The hack came after researchers discovered vulnerabilities in the Alarmo's STM32H7 microcontroller, enabling custom firmware installation through its USB-C port.
YouTuber GaryOderNichts demonstrated the 2.8-inch circular alarm clock running Chocolate Doom natively, using the device's wheel for movement and side buttons for weapons. The hack requires no hardware modifications and works on the current 2.0 software version.

Gary said it’s “possible to load the shareware version of Doom entirely from USB, without modifying the Alarmo.” And they’ve put the software and instructions for running it on Github, so almost any sufficiently knowledgeable and determined Alarmo owner can do it, too. Best of all, it can be done without opening the clock up at all.

<https://youtu.be/5IOVYvSMAoU>
While everyone was waiting on news for the successor of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo released the Alarmo. A small plastic alarm clock that can wake one up with sounds from ones favorite Nintendo games.

The Alarmo has a small 2.8-inch LCD at the front, a back and notification button on top and a dial on top which can be turned and pressed to act as a confirm button. The dial also includes an RGB LED. What makes it different from other alarm clocks? It has 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi to download software updates and additional themes, and it comes with a 24GHz mmWave presence sensor to react to your movements.

<Inside there is an STM32H730ZBI6 MCU and a KIOXIA 4GB eMMC.>


Another nice gaming blog about "Enshrouded"
By The Ancient Gaming Noob.
If anyone knows if they're on Masto, lemme know so I can add the tag!

https://wp.me/p1IYs-wsq

#ShareYourGames #Gaming #Blog


A nice gaming blog by
@Monsterlady
https://wp.me/p8CXEI-4qd

I've been trying to catch up with some blogs that I follow. So I'll try to share the gaming ones that I have seen and liked!

#ShareYourGames #Gaming #Blog


A blog I read and enjoyed!
@LifeToldByStacey
I hope I tagged the right author to this blog post. 😊 If not please do let me know so I can adjust it!

https://wp.me/p8WxMn-2RD

I used to share more gaming related blogs that I read. But I've been slacking reading other's blogs, as it's been busy and I could barely keep up with my own...

Anywhoo! Enjoy! :acnh_flourish:

#ShareYourGames #Gaming #Blog


Hello
Hoping this becomes my new online home!
I'm an elder millennial. Engineer in the aviation industry. 🚁 My days are spent on fuel systems but my free time is all about gaming, playing sysadmin and dabbling in game development. When I'm not at the screen, you'll find me hiking, blasting metal, or enjoying a good beer. Oh, I have a soft spot for Mercedes Benz and Audi.
Let's make Mastodon the ultimate social media hub! 🤘
#introduction #gaming #sysadmin #hiking #metal #arch #godot #Norway


New review! #309- Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

This week we drop into the bloody shoes of Malum Caedo in this 40K-themed boomer shooter!

https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2024/11/13/warhammer-40000-boltgun/

#review #gaming #videogames #warhammer #warhammer40k #WarhammerCommunity #blog #blogging


5 of the coolest things you can run on Docker


A desktop with a browser open. Shown on the browser screen is the game of Doom with the hand in the foreground holding the pistol.
These are some refreshingly different things to consider running on Docker.

Covered in the linked article are:

  • game servers for popular multiplayer titles
  • Kasm Workspaces
  • LLMs and image generators (Generative AI)
  • emulate retro games inside your browser
  • macOS


See https://www.xda-developers.com/coolest-things-you-can-run-on-docker
#Blog, #docker, #gaming, #technology


I’ve waited Years for Apple to give a Damn about Gaming — with Cyberpunk 2077 coming to the Mac, it’s finally happening.

Apple silicon Macs will get their ultimate gaming test. One of the most graphically demanding and visually impressive games in recent years, will soon get a Mac release, according to CD Projekt Red.

https://www.cyberpunk.net/en/news/50947/just-announced-cyberpunk-2077-ultimate-edition-coming-to-mac

#apple #silicon #mac #cyberpunk2077 #gaming #engineer #media #it #tech #news
The announcement was published on CD Projekt Red's blog and also appeared briefly during Apple's pre-recorded MacBook Pro announcement video. The game will be sold on the Mac App Store, Steam, GOG and the Epic Game Store when it launches, and it will be labeled the Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, which simply means it also includes Phantom Liberty, the expansion that was released a couple of years after the original game.

Apple has been working with AAA game publishers to try to get the games they made for consoles or Windows gaming PCs onto the Mac or iPhone, including Assassin's Creed Mirage, Death Stranding and Resident Evil Village, among others. But the addition of Cyberpunk 2077 is notable because of its history of running poorly on low-end hardware and because it uses new technologies like ray-traced illumination, reflections and shadows. It also heavily relies on AI upscaling like DLSS or FSR to be playable even on high-end machines.


Looking for something new to play? Why not check out the Bandit Knight limited demo! It is the most fun I've had all year, can't wait to see more!

#gaming #videogame #game #review #pixelart #2.5d #indie #blog #cute #action #arcade

https://churapereviews.com/2024/11/07/bandit-knight-review/


New review! 308 - Dragon Ball FighterZ

This week we're looking at that cool Dragon Ball fighting game! No, not Sparking! Zero, the other one: FighterZ!

https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2024/11/06/dragon-ball-fighterz/

#blog #blogging #review #videogames #gaming #dragonball #anime


💡 Stranger Things VR arriva su PS VR2 il 5 Dicembre

https://gomoot.com/stranger-things-vr-arriva-su-ps-vr2-il-5-dicembre/

#blog #gaming #netflix #news #picks #psvr2 #strangerthings #tech #tecnologia #vecna #vr2


The only #gamingjournalism outlets I actually trust are IGN, (in German) #Gamestar, and sometimes, #Kotaku.

Not always of course, things can still be subjective, but generally they hit the mark very well. I am still in awe of the #IGN 7/10 for #Starfield at a time where everyone else praised the game, and guess where the consensus is now.

#gaming #games #videogames #journalism