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Spelunky 2 Review

Spelunky 2 Review

Spelunky 2 delves ever deeper into the difficulty mines, but does this result in a better game?

October 29, 2020 | 10:32

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Star Wars: Squadrons Review

Star Wars: Squadrons Review

The Force is strong with this one.

October 22, 2020 | 11:59

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Serious Sam 4 Review

Serious Sam 4 Review

Is Croteam's latest shooter a Serious contender, or simply more of the Sam?

October 22, 2020 | 09:32

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Ubisoft unveils Uplay+ games list

Ubisoft unveils Uplay+ games list

Leans heavily on its back catalogue.

July 17, 2019 | 11:00

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Check Point reports serious security flaws in EA's Origin

Check Point reports serious security flaws in EA's Origin

Now patched, thankfully.

June 27, 2019 | 11:44

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GOG.com ends Fair Price Package programme

GOG.com ends Fair Price Package programme

Seemingly confirms cashflow problems.

February 27, 2019 | 10:56

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GOG.com lays off staff amid claims of financial troubles

GOG.com lays off staff amid claims of financial troubles

Says it's just restructuring, though.

February 26, 2019 | 10:47

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USB-IF launches Type-C Authentication Programme

USB-IF launches Type-C Authentication Programme

Aims to block fake accessories.

January 3, 2019 | 09:59

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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 activation failure

Microsoft confirms Windows 10 activation failure

Pledges to restore invalidated Pro licences.

November 9, 2018 | 10:58

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US Copyright Office adds 'right to repair' exemptions

US Copyright Office adds 'right to repair' exemptions

They don't cover consoles, though.

October 26, 2018 | 11:05

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GOG.com launches 10th anniversary giveaway

GOG.com launches 10th anniversary giveaway

Vote for the game you want for free.

October 2, 2018 | 10:34

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CD Projekt launches FCK DRM campaign

CD Projekt launches FCK DRM campaign

Promotes GOG.com, naturally.

August 22, 2018 | 11:21

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Valve announces Steam Windows XP, Vista sunset plan

Valve announces Steam Windows XP, Vista sunset plan

Closes in January 2019.

June 14, 2018 | 10:55

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HP re-releases third-party ink cartridge lock-out firmware

HP re-releases third-party ink cartridge lock-out firmware

A year to the day, oddly enough.

September 15, 2017 | 11:15

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EA's Origin becomes a demonstration of DRM's drawbacks

EA's Origin becomes a demonstration of DRM's drawbacks

Gamers in Myanmar get blocked.

October 31, 2016 | 09:24

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GOG.com launches GOG Wallet

GOG.com launches GOG Wallet

Stored fund payment option.

August 31, 2016 | 11:49

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Oculus VR drops hardware-checking DRM

Oculus VR drops hardware-checking DRM

Revive devs rejoice.

June 27, 2016 | 14:13

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Xbox One gamers quizzed about possible digital trade-ins

Xbox One gamers quizzed about possible digital trade-ins

For 10 per cent, mind you.

March 21, 2016 | 14:50

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JPEG looks to add DRM to its image format

JPEG looks to add DRM to its image format

Could back-port JPEG 2000's DRM.

October 15, 2015 | 13:51

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Microsoft blocks SafeDisc DRM in all Windows releases

Microsoft blocks SafeDisc DRM in all Windows releases

Old game broken? That's likely why.

September 24, 2015 | 13:09

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Microsoft removes SecuROM, SafeDisc from Windows 10

Microsoft removes SecuROM, SafeDisc from Windows 10

Breaks older games in the process.

August 18, 2015 | 12:15

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Microsoft clarifies Windows 10 piracy stance

Microsoft clarifies Windows 10 piracy stance

Free upgrade, but not a free licence.

March 20, 2015 | 11:35

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Ubisoft reactivating some fraudulent Far Cry 4 keys

Ubisoft reactivating some fraudulent Far Cry 4 keys

Origin-sourced keys returned to owners.

February 3, 2015 | 12:40

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Valve acts to close Steam grey market

Valve acts to close Steam grey market

Cross-border gifting and trading blocked.

December 18, 2014 | 09:48

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GOG.com branches out into DRM-free films

GOG.com branches out into DRM-free films

'One small step' for distributor.

August 28, 2014 | 11:45

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Xbox One family sharing on the roadmap, says Spencer

Xbox One family sharing on the roadmap, says Spencer

Feature not dead and gone, it seems.

June 27, 2014 | 10:33

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