This summary covers the latest Steam Deck-related announcements, reactions, and insights into PC gaming news, ensuring gaming enthusiasts are up to date with the current landscape.
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Sony Ports to PC
- Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut and Horizon Forbidden West are announced for PC release, with Ghost of Tsushima coming to Steam on May 16th.
- The ports are handled by Nixxes Software, known for high-quality PC adaptations, introducing features like unlocked frame rates, various graphic options, and extensive support for different display modes.
- Despite concerns over playing such detailed games on smaller screens, these titles are optimized for a range of PC hardware, including handheld PCs like the Steam Deck.
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Backlash from PlayStation Fans
- The announcement of Ghost of Tsushima's PC port led to significant backlash from some of Sony’s most loyal fans, with accusations of the company prioritizing PC gamers over its console community. This sentiment has not been as pronounced with other game ports.
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Upcoming PC Ports
- Gravity Rush 2 Remastered is rumored to be the next PlayStation game ported to PC, following the trend of expanding PlayStation's PC gaming presence.
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PC Specs for Horizon Forbidden West
- The game will require 150 GB of storage and is expected to run at 720p 30 FPS on minimal settings, challenging the Steam Deck's capabilities.
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Vanillaware's Reluctance for PC Ports
- Despite Atlus' interest in PC, Vanillaware's agreement prevents Unicorn Overlord from being released on PC, reflecting the studio's history of not porting games to PC platforms.
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Ubisoft's Exclusive Windows
- Ubisoft's newer games have been exclusive to their own and Epic Game Store but The Settlers: New Allies hints at a 1-year exclusivity window before potentially coming to Steam.
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EA Classics Return to Steam
- Titles like Populous, SimCity 3000, and Command & Conquer have been made available on Steam, with varying degrees of compatibility with the Steam Deck.
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Indie Hit Balatroo and Game Preservation Issues
- Balatroo surpasses 500k sales despite age rating issues. Meanwhile, WB Discovery’s decision to de-list several indie titles from Steam has sparked discussions on game preservation and the ethical considerations surrounding piracy.
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Nintendo's Legal Action against the Yuzu Emulator
- Yuzu settles with Nintendo for .4 million over legal disputes, affecting the availability of emulators like Citra and Yuzu on platforms like Steam Deck.
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Steam and Proton Updates
- Steam hits 35 million concurrent players, suggesting growth in PC gaming. The Steam Deck receives updates improving user experience, and Proton introduces a new logo alongside fixes for game compatibility, notably Apex Legends.
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Hardware and Charging Innovations
- A new 240W desk charger from Basus supports multiple high-power outputs for devices including gaming laptops and handhelds, showcasing advancements in charging technology.
This roundup provides insight into the evolving landscape of PC and handheld gaming, highlighting key trends, community reactions, and technological advancements that are shaping the future of gaming.
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