Now it is flagged as fake news, So an EGS account doesn't seem to be needed.

Sorry.

not updating just incase

Good good

Glad they are doing this.

Yeah. Its nice they're taking the hardware seriously with compatibility. Even though most games on the store will most likely load on there, a lot will be a sub optimal experience. Will make it so much easier for people to figure out which games work best to ones that don't.

Not exactly fake news, it seems to be more of a bug or oversight.

"If you have previously linked your Steam and Epic accounts, however, yes, you will get a web browser prompt upon launching any of the three games, asking you to permit Epic access to your online game data. If you click cancel on this prompt, you will not be able to reach the title screen of any of the games." Source

I hope they add these infos to the normal Steam client. Would be great to create a dynamic collection with deck-compatible titles.

Even though SE did fix the issue (it legit did require you to sign in with an Epic account on godamn Steam for a short time), I still think it's a sign of scummy shit to come and a big "yoohoo, I'm getting into this big ass bed with epic" notion. 

I think I'm done with SE at this point though, because I know FF VIIIR is gonna be exclusive as well, and that pretty much makes the 3 strikes mark for me and I really fucking dislike EOS being injected into any games on Steam (I know what it can do and what it means, but I'd rather it just fuck off entirely). 

Impressive chips and efficiency or so they say. 

The news:

SALES /PLAYER COUNT & DEALS

Steam has several deals, and new weeklong deals:

• The new daily deal is Black Book, 25% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1138660/Black_Book/
• Griftlands will be 20% off until October 22: https://store.steampowered.com/app/601840/Griftlands/
• Going Medieval, still in Early Access, will be 20% off until Friday: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029780/Going_Medieval/
• Volcanoids, that's still in Early Access, is going to be 25% until Friday 22: https://store.steampowered.com/app/951440/Volcanoids/
• The Dungeon Of Naheulbeuk: The Amulet Of Chaos will feature a 40% discount until Friday 22: https://store.steampowered.com/app/970830/The_Dungeon_Of_Naheulbeuk_The_Amulet_Of_Chaos/
• Publisher Iceberg Interactive puts its games up to 90% off until October 25: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/iceberg/sale/iceberg
• And publisher Ultimate Games also puts its games up to 90% off until October 25: https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/ultimategames/sale/2021
• And here are some of the weeklong deals:
  • Toodee and Topdee is 25% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1303950/Toodee_and_Topdee/
  • TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children has a 33% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/470310/TROUBLESHOOTER_Abandoned_Children/
  • Loot Hero DX (I played the browser version at Armor Games), is 50% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/294040/Loot_Hero_DX/
  • The Tiny Bang Story gets a 75% discount: https://store.steampowered.com/app/96000/The_Tiny_Bang_Story/
  • And Reignfall will be 90% off: https://store.steampowered.com/app/935930/Reignfall/

The Humble Store has two new sales:

• Devolver Digital puts its games up to 90% off during the next 6 days. There are keys for Steam, GOG and EGS (one): https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/devolver-publisher-sale/
• And the Racing Sale also brings up to 90% discounts during the next 6 days. There are keys for Steam, GOG (one), EGS and Origin: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/racing-sale/

Fanatical has a new Mystery Boost Bundle, with up to 10 unknown games to grab: https://www.fanatical.com/en/bundle/mystery-boost-bundleA

SOFTWARE & DRIVERS

Give Epic your email address and you'll get a $10 coupon
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/give-epic-your-email-address-and-youll-get-a-dollar10-coupon/
The Epic Games Store is offering a $10 in-store coupon, good on any game $14.99 or more, to anyone with an account who signs up for their mailing list—and if you're already signed up for their emails, don't worry, because you're getting a coupon too.

MODS, EMULATORS & FAN PROJECTS

Minecraft Platypus mod is my new favourite egg-laying mammal
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/minecraft-platypus-mod-is-my-new-favourite-egg-laying-mammal/
There's a cartoon called Phineas and Ferb that has an excellent song about a platypus called Perry. It says "he's a furry little flatfoot who'll never flinch from a fray" and "he's got more than just mad skill—he's got a beaver tail and bill." Perry the Platypus is the tribute these unique mammals deserve, and now our web-footed burping friend has been modded into Minecraft.
You can pick up the mod, which has the rather straightforward name of 'Platypuses in Minecraft!', over at Curseforge, and it does add platypuses. Yes they are amazing looking, and the mod was created by Your_Jeans and a friend.

GAMING NEWS

Oddworld: Soulstorm Enhanced Edition coming to Epic Games Store this November
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/oddworld-soulstorm-enhanced-edition-coming-to-epic-games-store-this-november/
Oddworld Inhabitants has announced an Enhanced Edition for Oddworld: Soulstorm that will release on Epic Games Store this November. According to the team, the enhanced edition contains improved gameplay and motion code, all updates, and new content.

The Riftbreaker Stability Patch October 18th released and detailed
https://www.dsogaming.com/news/the-riftbreaker-stability-patch-october-18th-released-and-detailed/
EXOR Studios has released a new stability update for The Riftbreaker. According to the team, the October 18th Update will prevent the game from removing map save file if autosave removal fails. This should prevent users from losing progress while jumping between planetary locations.

Half-Life 2 Beta Update adds ultra-wide & Vulkan support, improves FOV
https://www.dsogaming.com/patches/half-life-2-beta-update-adds-ultra-wide-vulkan-support-improves-fov/
Valve has released a new beta patch for Half-Life 2, HL2: Episode One and Half Life 2: Episode Two. This new beta patch adds Vulkan support to the game, meaning that these HL2 games no longer use/feature the DirectX API.
>> While this update fixes a lot of things, it sadly adds micro-stutters. I'd wait for the final release, when that's also fixed.