James Lambert’s Portal 64 Demake: The Journey and Its End
James Lambert, a programmer with a passion for retro gaming, embarked on an ambitious journey to create a demake of the iconic first-person puzzler Portal for the Nintendo 64. This project, dubbed Portal 64, aimed to reimagine the modern classic for a console that predated its original release by over a decade. Despite the technical […]
Counter-Strike 2’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ Bug: A Quirky Glitch That Had Players Leaning
In the ever-evolving landscape of competitive gaming, a peculiar glitch recently emerged in Counter-Strike 2, quickly earning the moniker ‘Smooth Criminal’ from the community. This bug, reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s iconic dance move, caused characters to lean at extreme angles while strafing, creating a surreal effect that players found both amusing and disruptive. The anomaly […]
The Elusive Quest for Half-Life 3: A Tale of Anticipation and Disappointment
Half-Life 2 Half-Life 2 was a phenomenon, a game so good one of the few complaints levelled against it was that it didn’t go on forever. As time regrettably stopped for Gordon atop City 17’s Citadel, the question on everyone’s lips was, “What’s next?” Surely Valve wouldn’t leave Alyx stranded beside an exploding portal. Surely […]
Steam’s Drastic Price Increases in Argentina and Turkey Spark Outrage
In a significant shift in digital distribution, Steam has implemented a new pricing policy that has sent shockwaves through the gaming communities in Latin America and the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. The most notable impact has been felt in Argentina and Turkey, where Steam has abandoned local currency pricing in favor of […]
Valve Celebrates Half-Life’s 25th Anniversary with a Major Update and Documentary Release
Marking a quarter-century since its groundbreaking debut, Half-Life has received a significant birthday gift from its creator, Valve. The company has rolled out a substantial update to the iconic game, enhancing the experience for both long-time fans and newcomers alike. This update not only modernizes the game with new features and support but also serves […]
‘Today is the end of Steam’: Argentina and Turkey floored by new Steam price hikes as high as 2900%
Steam’s New Pricing Policy Hits Argentina and Turkey Steam has implemented a significant change in its pricing policy for Latin America and the MENA region, which took effect yesterday. This shift has led to a substantial increase in game prices for users in Argentina and Turkey, with games now being priced in US dollars instead […]
