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Russia considers legalizing software piracy to combat tech bans
https://www.pcgamer.com/russia-considers-legalizing-software-piracy-to-combat-tech-bans/
The Russian government is reportedly working on a law that would make some software piracy legal. The move would help Russians circumvent tech and software bans that have been placed on the nation since it invaded Ukraine two weeks ago, according to Torrentfreak.
Almost every game from State of Play is coming to PC, too
https://www.pcgamesn.com/exoprimal/pc-state-of-play
Sony gave PlayStation fans a new edition of its regular State of Play broadcast, highlighting a selection of new games coming to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. However, most of those games are not actually exclusive to Sony’s platform, and as the press releases roll in, we’re starting to learn just how many are coming to PC, too.
- Exoprimal – Steam in 2023
- Ghostwire: Tokyo – Steam and Epic on March 25, 2022
- Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin – Epic on March 17, 2022 (no PC demo)
- Forspoken – Steam and Epic on October 11, 2022
- Gundam Evolution – Steam in 2022
- TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection – Steam in 2022
- GigaBash – Steam in 2022
- JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R – Steam in autumn 2022
- Trek to Yomi – Steam in 2022
- Returnal: Ascension – PlayStation 5 exclusive
- The DioField Chronicle – Steam in 2022
- Valkyrie Elysium – Steam in 2022
PC builder that drew fury of small Twitch streamers shuts down indefinitely
https://www.pcgamer.com/artesian-builds-shuts-down/
Custom PC builder Artesian Builds got demolished on Twitter last week after a small streamer complained that the company denied her a sweepstakes prize based on the size of her Twitch following. Giveaway sponsor Intel was displeased with Artesian, as was a considerable portion of the internet: The streamer's complaint was retweeted over 8,000 times. Artesian's CEO later apologized, but the company may nevertheless have sold its last PC.
Square Enix launches official Music YouTube full of soundtracks and mix playlists
https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-launches-official-music-youtube-live-performance-soundtracks-remix/
Square Enix has launched an official music channel on YouTube. Dubbed the Square Enix Music Channel, the page has tunes available from a ton of its franchises, spanning back years and years, as well as special playlists and remix packs.
Aperture Desk Job code references unannounced Valve projects, including Half-Life: Alyx 2
https://www.pcgamer.com/aperture-desk-job-code-references-unannounced-valve-projects-including-half-life-alyx-2/
Valve is having a good year so far (and also had a pretty great 2021, thanks)—part of which was the announcement of an unexpected new game, Aperture Desk Job, set in the Portal universe. It's called a 'short' by the developer, free for everyone, and a week after release one dedicated data-hound has sniffed out a breadcrumb trail that seems to reference up to four unannounced (even if rumoured) Valve projects at the developer.
