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Samsung Developing Cloud Gaming Service

Top GamesYongjae Kim at Samsung Developer Conference 2021. / Photo courtesy of SamsungSamsung has announced it's developing a new cloud gaming platform for its Smart TVs.The hardware manufacturing conglomerate revealed the upcoming tech during its Samsung Developer Conference 21 keynote presentation. It will be available on Samsung Smart TVs powered by Tizen, a Linux-based operating system that already supports over 200 million Samsung devices.[embedded content]Not much is known about the new platform, as Samsung only mentioned it in passing during the presentation."To diversify your game selection on Samsung Smart TVs,

Windows 11 is available to download for eligible users starting now

Eligible users can now download Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft that just launched its first open build to the public earlier today after multiple previews over the last several months.  The upgrade is rolling out for free for users that have devices that meet Microsoft’s pre-requisites, and Microsoft expects all eligible machines to have access to the new OS by mid-2022 via this process.  The new OS includes a newly redesigned Microsoft Store, Widgets, and new accessibility improvements that are meant to help people with disabilities and

How to download Deltarune Chapter 2

Deltarune Chapter 2 launched today, and getting into the game takes just a quick trip to the game’s website.  Deltarune.com has had a timer counting down to the release of the game this evening. After the time finally hit zero, imagery for the new chapter of the game took over the page, and instructions for downloading the game on Steam and Itch.io were displayed. To download Chapter 2, just click the button on the Deltarune.com homepage redirecting you to the game’s Steam or Itch.io page. On Steam, you can download

Apex Legends Friend Request Not Working: How to Fix

Apex LegendsApex Legends / Credit to EA/RespawnHow to fix Apex Legends friend requests when they are not working. One of the major reasons for Apex Legends' popularity is its wide use of cross-platform play. Finding and playing with friends on any console or PC is a simple process. Unfortunately, that process can become bugged, leaving players unable to team up with their friends. There are several possible ways players can resolve the issues, but sometimes the only answer is to wait the problem out. Show off the new and improved

Windows 11 release date set for October

Microsoft has revealed the fast-approaching release date for Windows 11 and it looks like those eager to test out the new operating system won’t have to wait much longer. Windows 11 will be available on Oct. 5, Microsoft announced today. “Today, we are thrilled to announce Windows 11 will start to become available on October 5, 2021,” Window’s marketing general manager Aaron Woodman said. “On this day, the free upgrade to Windows 11 will begin rolling out to eligible Windows 10 PCs and PCs that come pre-loaded with Windows 11

Square Enix Provides Update on FFXIV Online Congestion Situation

Top GamesThe number of simultaneous logins has continued to hit the upper limit in FFXIV, especially in North American and European Data Centers and Worlds. / Photo courtesy of Square EnixAs the number of simultaneous logins has continued to hit the upper limit in Final Fantasy XIV Online, Square Enix Producer and Director Noaki Yoshida released an update on how the studio is planning address the situation Tuesday.In the immediate future, FFXIV will be seeing increased login caps for its European Data Center, as well as classifying all of its

Everything you need to know about Linux Proton on the Steam Deck

The Steam Deck is Valve’s venture into portable gaming. In terms of hardware, the Steam Deck is nothing but impressive. But more importantly, the system has everything a portable gaming device needs, including a 7-inch touchscreen, dual thumbsticks, and a trackpad. While the Steam Deck may look like its mobile gaming counterparts, it performs nothing like them.  What is Steam Proton? What makes the Steam Deck unique is its software. The Steam Deck runs on a Linux-based software called Steam Proton. On paper, a Linux-based gaming system seems like a

Can You Play Valorant on Steam Deck?

ValorantValorant's anti-cheat software may be the reason Steam Deck's release won't be able to run Valorant. | Photo by Riot GamesThough the Steam Deck may be able to play the various amounts of games available on Steam, it's looking like it will be unlikely that Riot Games' tactical shooter, Valorant, will be able to play on the handheld console. The forces of Light and Ruin are here and ready to battle it out on your backgrounds. pic.twitter.com/h4Pe5mzUTh— VALORANT (@PlayVALORANT) July 22, 2021It may be a bit disheartening for those who