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New York Bill Could Force Age Checks For Online Game Chat

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New York Bill Could Force Age Checks For Online Game Chat

A New York State Senate bill could require covered online platforms, including online games, to verify user ages and restrict open chat for minors. The proposal has not passed yet, but it follows a wider push around age assurance on Steam, Xbox and other online services.

Far Far West Breaks Into Steam's Top 50 After 250,000-Copy Launch

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Far Far West Breaks Into Steam's Top 50 After 250,000-Copy Launch

Far Far West has entered Steam's top 50 most-played games after Evil Raptor said the co-op shooter sold more than 250,000 copies in its first 48 hours. The new Steam entry gives the western-themed co-op shooter a visible launch beyond its sales milestone.

Subnautica 2 Locks In May Early Access Launch

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Subnautica 2 Locks In May Early Access Launch

Subnautica 2 will enter early access on May 14 for PC and Xbox Series X|S. Unknown Worlds has confirmed the $29.99 launch price, Xbox Play Anywhere support and a long early access roadmap.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

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Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era Revives a PC Strategy Giant Today

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era is out now in early access, bringing Ubisoft's long-running turn-based strategy series back to PC through Unfrozen and Hooded Horse. The launch covers Steam, the Microsoft Store, Game Preview and PC Game Pass.