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Grand Theft Auto 5 (also called GTA V) was launched in 2013 and is still among the most played games, thanks to its ever growing online mode called GTA Online. And while the game doesn't have a mobile version, it's actually possible to play on your Android phone if you want. The game first launched on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, then made its way to PC. It was also launched for the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4. Now, GTA 5 will also be making its way to the latest generation of consoles, Xbox Series X/ Series S and…

The Steam Deck started shipping two months ago today, and it’s gotten quite a bit better since, but this week might be the best yet — because we’re finally addressing the single biggest issue with the $400 portable PC. Yes, I’m talking about the fan. When the Deck launched, it shipped with an extremely noisy fan to cool its AMD Zen 2 and RDNA 2 silicon, and owners like me have been dealing with its volume and constant whine from day one. It ran constantly, even when I wasn’t doing anything with the system, and was…

PC gamers who are lucky enough to have gotten their hands on the Steam Deck amid the ongoing supply chain shortages will be happy to learn that Valve has updated it to improve its battery life, retool performance, and add a lock screen. The company says that thanks to the latest update, which went live on Monday, the Steam Deck won’t deplete its battery if it’s idle or not being used for long periods of time. The average battery life for the portable system runs between two to eight hours, but program it with the…

Bethesda has introduced a process for gamers to transfer their Bethesda.net library to their Steam account. Earlier this year, the publisher announced that it would be shutting down the Bethesda.net Launcher, which means players will no longer be able to play games in their library without transferring them to Steam. Games, expansions, DLC and virtual wallets can be moved, as well as game saves for most titles. Bethesda says it will make its previously unavailable titles on Steam accessible to gamers.In an updated blog…

If you’ve seen The Witcher on Netflix and have been curious about giving the games a shot, you can get all three games in The Witcher series at Steam for an incredibly low price. The Witcher Trilogy costs just $11.22 right now. Outside of a sale, getting all three titles would cost you $69.97. Needless to say, this is a great deal for anyone who has a modestly powerful gaming PC (The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt released in 2015, but it’s still graphically demanding, even to today’s standards). If you have a Steam Deck, you…

Nintendo’s long-awaited Switch announcement in 2021 introduced an upgraded model to consider: The Switch OLED, with new display technology that improves color, contrast, and brightness. This was quickly followed by another important handheld announcement: Valve introduced the Steam Deck, a handheld option to play basically anything in the Steam Library. Which one is more worth your time? That may depend on the type of gamer you are, so let’s take a look at the specs, displays, controls, and gaming options to see just…

Valve’s newest Steam Deck update adds a lock screen to the handheld gaming PC, the company announced Monday. The change means you can now set a PIN when you wake the device from sleep, which could prevent people from accessing your device who shouldn’t be. After you’ve installed the update, you can turn on the lock screen and set a PIN in the Steam Deck’s settings menu from a new Security tab. The update also adds a handful of other welcome changes. The achievements page has gotten a “refresh,” and Valve says it’s now…

Steam has announced its plans for upcoming sales for the first half of 2022, as its ongoing Lunar New Year Sale draws to a close. The service has also updated its policy to reduce the ‘cooldown' on sales allowing publishers to place a game in two sale events that are at least 28 days apart. Steam is all set to hold another Next Fest for gamers to try game demos between February 21 and February 28, according to the company, while its flagship Steam Summer Sale is set to take place in June.Valve announced the upcoming…

Dying Light 2 Stay Human — out now on PC and consoles — might have a “2” in the name but it's not really a sequel. If you are new to the Dying Light series, worry not. It isn't absolutely necessary to play the first title because there aren't a lot of connections to it in the “sequel”. Sure, they mention some familiar names back and forth — and there are similarities in gameplay, combat, and interactions, but Dying Light 2 Stay Human works as a standalone title. The story here is set around 20 years post the virus…

Lost Ark passed 1 million concurrent players after just 24 hours on its launch, becoming the second most played game in Steam history.The massively multiplayer online game launched on February 11 in the West, after Amazon Games collaborated with Smilegate RPG to localise and translate Lost Ark and make it available in English. Lost Ark was originally released in 2019 in South Korea, and has millions of active players in South Korea, Russia, and Japan.It has now passed concurrent records for both Counter-Strike: Global…