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New Middle School and STEAM Design Center / Flansburgh Architects

Saigon South International School promotes inquiry-based learning through innovative environments and thoughtful architecture.

TinkRworks And 1st Maker Space Partner To Help Schools Bring STEAM To Life

Combining project-based learning with makerspaces enhances student curiosity, creativity, and real-world STEAM connections.

Opinion: How a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Will Elevate Education

Creating a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Airport can equip Southeast Queens students with skills and opportunities in aviation and technology industries.

Milpitas school district celebrates innovative new campus

The Milpitas Unified School District's Innovation Campus aims to provide education that leads to sustainable careers.

See the miniature Thanksgiving Day parade Brooklyn students put together

Students at Our Lady of Grace Academy create a mini Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, promoting hands-on learning through creativity and teamwork.

New Middle School and STEAM Design Center / Flansburgh Architects

Saigon South International School promotes inquiry-based learning through innovative environments and thoughtful architecture.

TinkRworks And 1st Maker Space Partner To Help Schools Bring STEAM To Life

Combining project-based learning with makerspaces enhances student curiosity, creativity, and real-world STEAM connections.

Opinion: How a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Will Elevate Education

Creating a Queens STEAM Center at JFK Airport can equip Southeast Queens students with skills and opportunities in aviation and technology industries.

Milpitas school district celebrates innovative new campus

The Milpitas Unified School District's Innovation Campus aims to provide education that leads to sustainable careers.

See the miniature Thanksgiving Day parade Brooklyn students put together

Students at Our Lady of Grace Academy create a mini Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, promoting hands-on learning through creativity and teamwork.
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#game-releases

Steam's Explosive Growth: 32.5% More Releases in 2024 vs 2023 - Are Games Being Lost?

The videogame industry is facing significant upheaval with numerous studio closures due to oversaturation.

Almost 19,000 new games were released on Steam in 2024, more than any year before

The games industry saw significant growth in Steam releases in 2024, but discoverability issues persist.

Ubisoft Returning To Day-One Steam Releases With Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on Steam February 14, 2025, ending a delay strategy for major titles.

Steam's Explosive Growth: 32.5% More Releases in 2024 vs 2023 - Are Games Being Lost?

The videogame industry is facing significant upheaval with numerous studio closures due to oversaturation.

Almost 19,000 new games were released on Steam in 2024, more than any year before

The games industry saw significant growth in Steam releases in 2024, but discoverability issues persist.

Ubisoft Returning To Day-One Steam Releases With Assassin's Creed Shadows

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on Steam February 14, 2025, ending a delay strategy for major titles.
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#gaming

Marvel Rivals gets over 10 million players in three days

Marvel Rivals set a record of 10 million players in 72 hours, with a peak of 480,990 concurrent users and a Mostly Positive rating on Steam.

Steam's Surprise End-Of-Year Hit Is A Psychological Horror Game About An Anime Girlfriend

MiSide is a surprise hit on Steam, blending psychological horror and social media virality, significantly boosted by influencer streams.

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Begins With Almost 500,000 Concurrent Players On Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds beta launched successfully with high player engagement, exceeding 460,000 concurrent users shortly after release.

So You're Holiday Shopping For Someone Who Likes Video Games: Here Are 39 Things They'll Actually Want

Digital gift cards allow gamers to choose their own games, making them ideal gifts, especially with instant delivery options.

Steam updates its Season Pass policy to make it clear: no mystery boxes that don't say what the DLC is and when it's coming

Valve requires clear communication from developers regarding Season Pass content and release schedules.

Despite the so-so reception, Stalker 2 is killing it on Steam, setting new series records

Stalker 2's release signifies a major success for GSC Game World despite significant challenges, quickly becoming a top title on Steam.

Marvel Rivals gets over 10 million players in three days

Marvel Rivals set a record of 10 million players in 72 hours, with a peak of 480,990 concurrent users and a Mostly Positive rating on Steam.

Steam's Surprise End-Of-Year Hit Is A Psychological Horror Game About An Anime Girlfriend

MiSide is a surprise hit on Steam, blending psychological horror and social media virality, significantly boosted by influencer streams.

Monster Hunter Wilds Beta Begins With Almost 500,000 Concurrent Players On Steam

Monster Hunter Wilds beta launched successfully with high player engagement, exceeding 460,000 concurrent users shortly after release.

So You're Holiday Shopping For Someone Who Likes Video Games: Here Are 39 Things They'll Actually Want

Digital gift cards allow gamers to choose their own games, making them ideal gifts, especially with instant delivery options.

Steam updates its Season Pass policy to make it clear: no mystery boxes that don't say what the DLC is and when it's coming

Valve requires clear communication from developers regarding Season Pass content and release schedules.

Despite the so-so reception, Stalker 2 is killing it on Steam, setting new series records

Stalker 2's release signifies a major success for GSC Game World despite significant challenges, quickly becoming a top title on Steam.
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#video-games

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is BioWare's Biggest Launch Ever On Steam

Dragon Age: The Veilguard achieved record concurrent player counts and marked a shift in BioWare's launch strategy for PC games.

Baldur's Gate 3 among games flagged on 'Woke Content Detector' Steam page

A Steam curator page labeled 'Woke Content Detector' is criticized for its vague and often bigoted evaluations of games based on 'woke' content.

Grab A Free Game From Steam This Holiday Season

Distant Space 2 is free on Steam until December 24, 2023, offering an engaging arcade shooter experience for players.

Marvel Rivals is off to a strong start

Marvel Rivals has launched successfully on Steam with high player counts and positive user feedback, showcasing its appeal in a competitive market.

Cor, video games did some big numbers over the weekend, with Marvel Rivals reaching 10 million players, and Steam breaking its own concurrent user count for the umpteenth time

Video games are exceedingly popular, with Marvel Rivals hitting impressive player milestones shortly after launch.

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero blasts past 100k concurrent players on Steam as early access period concludes

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero has surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam after its early access period, demonstrating strong player engagement.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard Is BioWare's Biggest Launch Ever On Steam

Dragon Age: The Veilguard achieved record concurrent player counts and marked a shift in BioWare's launch strategy for PC games.

Baldur's Gate 3 among games flagged on 'Woke Content Detector' Steam page

A Steam curator page labeled 'Woke Content Detector' is criticized for its vague and often bigoted evaluations of games based on 'woke' content.

Grab A Free Game From Steam This Holiday Season

Distant Space 2 is free on Steam until December 24, 2023, offering an engaging arcade shooter experience for players.

Marvel Rivals is off to a strong start

Marvel Rivals has launched successfully on Steam with high player counts and positive user feedback, showcasing its appeal in a competitive market.

Cor, video games did some big numbers over the weekend, with Marvel Rivals reaching 10 million players, and Steam breaking its own concurrent user count for the umpteenth time

Video games are exceedingly popular, with Marvel Rivals hitting impressive player milestones shortly after launch.

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero blasts past 100k concurrent players on Steam as early access period concludes

Dragon Ball Sparking! Zero has surpassed 100,000 concurrent players on Steam after its early access period, demonstrating strong player engagement.
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#valve

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

Steam Has New Rules For DLC And Season Passes To Prevent Players From Getting Screwed

Valve is enforcing stricter rules for pre-ordered DLC and season passes on Steam, emphasizing transparency and customer assurance.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Steam's new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam now offers game recording features comparable to GeForce Experience with minimal performance impact.
The per-game settings for recording duration and quality allow for personalized gaming experiences.
Developers can utilize Steam's SDK to enhance in-game moments with automatic clip recording.

Senator to Valve: what's with all the Nazis on Steam?

Senator Warner is pressing Valve to take action against extremist content on Steam, highlighting policy violations and potential government scrutiny.

Senator Accuses Valve Of Allowing Hate To Spread On Steam

Senator Warner accuses Steam of permitting harmful extremist content, highlighting the platform's risk to youth.
Valve is under scrutiny for its moderation policies amid concerns of hate speech on Steam.

Steam Has New Rules For DLC And Season Passes To Prevent Players From Getting Screwed

Valve is enforcing stricter rules for pre-ordered DLC and season passes on Steam, emphasizing transparency and customer assurance.

ADL's report on racist Steam Community posts prompts a letter from Virginia senator

Senator Warner is concerned about racist content on Steam Community and urges Valve to improve content moderation practices.

Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements - here's what that means for you

Valve's update to the Steam Subscriber Agreement empowers users to pursue disputes in court instead of mandatory arbitration.

Steam's new recording features allow deep integration with games

Steam now offers game recording features comparable to GeForce Experience with minimal performance impact.
The per-game settings for recording duration and quality allow for personalized gaming experiences.
Developers can utilize Steam's SDK to enhance in-game moments with automatic clip recording.
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#game-development

Almost a decade on from its release, No Man's Sky is finally at very positive on Steam, and the best part is one dev says they "aren't even close" to being done

No Man's Sky has achieved a very positive rating on Steam for the first time since its launch in 2016.

Valve Quietly Announces Super-Secret Hero Shooter Deadlock Months After People Started Playing It

Deadlock is a multiplayer shooter in early development with potential to disrupt existing genres, currently limited to friend invites for playtesting.

Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were "misplaced or overly optimistic"

Borderlands 4 will release on Steam and Epic simultaneously, contrasting with its predecessor's exclusivity on Epic Games Store.

An indie dev scraped Steam to research the perfect game

Steam data analysis reveals trends in game titles and genres, aiding indie developers in creating unique games.

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for 'season pass' content

Steam is introducing new guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in the offering of season passes.

No Man's Sky finally has a 'very positive' rating on Steam after 8 years

No Man's Sky overcame its initial negative reception and has now achieved a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after extensive updates.

Almost a decade on from its release, No Man's Sky is finally at very positive on Steam, and the best part is one dev says they "aren't even close" to being done

No Man's Sky has achieved a very positive rating on Steam for the first time since its launch in 2016.

Valve Quietly Announces Super-Secret Hero Shooter Deadlock Months After People Started Playing It

Deadlock is a multiplayer shooter in early development with potential to disrupt existing genres, currently limited to friend invites for playtesting.

Gearbox founder says Epic Games Store hopes were "misplaced or overly optimistic"

Borderlands 4 will release on Steam and Epic simultaneously, contrasting with its predecessor's exclusivity on Epic Games Store.

An indie dev scraped Steam to research the perfect game

Steam data analysis reveals trends in game titles and genres, aiding indie developers in creating unique games.

Steam is adding support, and more rules, for 'season pass' content

Steam is introducing new guidelines to ensure transparency and fairness in the offering of season passes.

No Man's Sky finally has a 'very positive' rating on Steam after 8 years

No Man's Sky overcame its initial negative reception and has now achieved a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after extensive updates.
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Helldivers 2 is closing out its rollercoaster year with a nice awards season bump that's propelled its recent Steam reviews back to "Overwhelmingly Positive"

Helldivers 2 has transformed its community perception this year from turbulence to positivity, showcasing a significant increase in favorable reviews.
#pc-gaming

Black Ops 6 brings Call of Duty back to Steam's top five most played games

Black Ops 6 has become one of the biggest launches on PC, breaking concurrent player records and dominating Steam's sales charts.

God of War Ragnarok's Steam launch is surprisingly poor compared to other Sony first-party exclusives on PC

God of War Ragnarok's PC release has achieved lower peak player counts than expected, raising concerns about its accessibility and performance issues.

Meta Quest absolutely dominates Steam VR - just look

Steam revolutionizes game management for PC gamers, resembling an app store for easy installation and purchasing.
A small percentage of users engage with VR on Steam, but that amounts to millions of gamers immersed in this technology.

God Of War Ragnarok Review-Bombed On Steam Because Of PSN Requirement

Steam users are frustrated with God of War Ragnarok due to mandatory PSN account requirements, resulting in negative reviews.

God of War Ragnarok is being review bombed on Steam because, you guessed it, you need a PSN account to play it

God of War Ragnarok's PC launch faced backlash primarily due to the requirement of a PSN account, leading to a mixed reception from players.

2K Games Has Officially Ditched Its PC Launcher

2K Games has eliminated the need for its PC launcher, allowing players to launch games directly via Steam.

Black Ops 6 brings Call of Duty back to Steam's top five most played games

Black Ops 6 has become one of the biggest launches on PC, breaking concurrent player records and dominating Steam's sales charts.

God of War Ragnarok's Steam launch is surprisingly poor compared to other Sony first-party exclusives on PC

God of War Ragnarok's PC release has achieved lower peak player counts than expected, raising concerns about its accessibility and performance issues.

Meta Quest absolutely dominates Steam VR - just look

Steam revolutionizes game management for PC gamers, resembling an app store for easy installation and purchasing.
A small percentage of users engage with VR on Steam, but that amounts to millions of gamers immersed in this technology.

God Of War Ragnarok Review-Bombed On Steam Because Of PSN Requirement

Steam users are frustrated with God of War Ragnarok due to mandatory PSN account requirements, resulting in negative reviews.

God of War Ragnarok is being review bombed on Steam because, you guessed it, you need a PSN account to play it

God of War Ragnarok's PC launch faced backlash primarily due to the requirement of a PSN account, leading to a mixed reception from players.

2K Games Has Officially Ditched Its PC Launcher

2K Games has eliminated the need for its PC launcher, allowing players to launch games directly via Steam.
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#gaming-community

ADL report finds Steam is 'rife' with racist posts and images

Steam Community is plagued by rampant hate speech and extremist content, undermining its gaming environment.

Backyard Sports Continues Comeback With Five More Titles On The Way

Playground Productions is remastering five additional Backyard Sports titles, following the success of Backyard Baseball '97.

DayZ Developer Responds To Frostline DLC Review-Bombing On Steam

Players are upset over DayZ's overpriced and underwhelming DLC, leading to a negative Steam user-score.
Bohemia Interactive CEO Marek Spanel defended the pricing by citing previous player engagement.

ADL report finds Steam is 'rife' with racist posts and images

Steam Community is plagued by rampant hate speech and extremist content, undermining its gaming environment.

Backyard Sports Continues Comeback With Five More Titles On The Way

Playground Productions is remastering five additional Backyard Sports titles, following the success of Backyard Baseball '97.

DayZ Developer Responds To Frostline DLC Review-Bombing On Steam

Players are upset over DayZ's overpriced and underwhelming DLC, leading to a negative Steam user-score.
Bohemia Interactive CEO Marek Spanel defended the pricing by citing previous player engagement.
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Steam Autumn Sale 2024 Now Live: Here Are the Best Deals Across Categories

Steam's Autumn Sale offers massive discounts on popular PC games, including major new releases and well-loved titles through December 4.
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Dragon Age: The Veilguard becomes BioWare's biggest ever single-player Steam release right out of the gate, thanks to loads of beautiful rooks, and a few with vaguely NSFW foreheads

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is BioWare's biggest Steam release, reaching over 70,000 concurrent players on launch day.

We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

EA is re-releasing Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances on Steam, creating excitement among fans for its unusual gameplay mechanics.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard becomes BioWare's biggest ever single-player Steam release right out of the gate, thanks to loads of beautiful rooks, and a few with vaguely NSFW foreheads

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is BioWare's biggest Steam release, reaching over 70,000 concurrent players on launch day.

We're probably never getting another Command & Conquer game, but at least EA has revived this obscure 12-year-old curio for some reason

EA is re-releasing Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances on Steam, creating excitement among fans for its unusual gameplay mechanics.
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Hori's Official Steam Controller Is Up For Preorder At Amazon Ahead Of Holiday Release

Hori's Wireless Horipad for Steam will launch on December 16, providing compatibility with both Windows and Steam Deck.

Starship Troopers: Extermination, As Told By Steam Reviews

Starship Troopers: Extermination has received mixed reviews on Steam, praised for its co-op play but criticized for performance issues.
#gaming-deals

9 Scary Games To Snag During Steam's Halloween Sale

Steam's Halloween sale extends until November 4, offering great deals on horror games. Enjoy thrilling experiences beyond the holiday!

In honor of the spooky season, save on Resident Evil games

Fanatical's Resident Evil bundle offers significant savings and value for gamers, especially with Halloween approaching.

9 Scary Games To Snag During Steam's Halloween Sale

Steam's Halloween sale extends until November 4, offering great deals on horror games. Enjoy thrilling experiences beyond the holiday!

In honor of the spooky season, save on Resident Evil games

Fanatical's Resident Evil bundle offers significant savings and value for gamers, especially with Halloween approaching.
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#california-law

Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game

Steam is informing customers that digital purchases grant only a license, not ownership in response to new California legislation.

Thought you owned your games on Steam? Think again, as Valve makes it clear you just own a licence for them

Digital purchases grant licenses, not ownership, prompting changes in how consumers view digital ownership.

Steam adds the harsh truth that you're buying "a license," not the game itself

Purchasing games on Steam grants a license, not true ownership, per new California law.

Steam now says the 'game' you're buying is really just a license

Valve clarifies that Steam purchases are licenses, not ownership, complying with upcoming California regulations.

Steam now tells gamers up front that they're buying a license, not a game

Steam is informing customers that digital purchases grant only a license, not ownership in response to new California legislation.

Thought you owned your games on Steam? Think again, as Valve makes it clear you just own a licence for them

Digital purchases grant licenses, not ownership, prompting changes in how consumers view digital ownership.

Steam adds the harsh truth that you're buying "a license," not the game itself

Purchasing games on Steam grants a license, not true ownership, per new California law.

Steam now says the 'game' you're buying is really just a license

Valve clarifies that Steam purchases are licenses, not ownership, complying with upcoming California regulations.
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#consumer-rights

Valve cuts binding arbitration from its Steam user agreement

Valve removed binding arbitration and class action waivers from the Steam Subscriber Agreement, empowering users to take disputes to court.

Steam Now Makes It Clearer What You're Really Buying

Steam clarifies that purchasing a game grants a license, not traditional ownership, in response to new California legislation.

Valve cuts binding arbitration from its Steam user agreement

Valve removed binding arbitration and class action waivers from the Steam Subscriber Agreement, empowering users to take disputes to court.

Steam Now Makes It Clearer What You're Really Buying

Steam clarifies that purchasing a game grants a license, not traditional ownership, in response to new California legislation.
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Steam doesn't want to pay arbitration fees, tells gamers to sue instead

Valve removes mandatory arbitration clause from Steam agreements, allowing direct lawsuits.
Disputes must now be resolved in court rather than arbitration.
Update influenced by pending class-action lawsuit against Valve.
New terms effective immediately or by November 2024 if not agreed to.

The best games from Steam's Hooded Horse publisher sale

Hooded Horse's extensive game catalog is on sale at record low prices, appealing to both existing fans and new players.
#video-game-sales

Black Myth: Wukong sells 10m copies in just three days

Black Myth: Wukong achieved 10 million sales within three days, making it one of the biggest game launches ever.
80% of Black Myth: Wukong's sales are estimated to come from China, showing the game's significant local impact.
The game reached a peak of 2.4 million concurrent players on Steam, illustrating its global player engagement.

Ubisoft Reverses Its Steam Policy, Will Launch New Games There On Day One

Ubisoft is reversing its stance on Steam, indicating a strategic shift to improve sales through broader distribution of key titles.

Black Myth: Wukong sells 10m copies in just three days

Black Myth: Wukong achieved 10 million sales within three days, making it one of the biggest game launches ever.
80% of Black Myth: Wukong's sales are estimated to come from China, showing the game's significant local impact.
The game reached a peak of 2.4 million concurrent players on Steam, illustrating its global player engagement.

Ubisoft Reverses Its Steam Policy, Will Launch New Games There On Day One

Ubisoft is reversing its stance on Steam, indicating a strategic shift to improve sales through broader distribution of key titles.
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'Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince' iOS Review - Much Better Than Switch, but Lacking in Two Ways

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince combines engaging gameplay and storytelling despite technical issues, making it a strong addition to the RPG genre.
#linux-gaming

5 best Linux distributions for gamers in 2024

The gaming industry on Linux has evolved significantly, with dedicated distributions like Drauger OS enhancing performance and user experience.

How to install Steam on Linux to start playing thousands of games

Steam has revolutionized gaming on Linux, offering thousands of games and increased accessibility for users.

5 best Linux distributions for gamers in 2024

The gaming industry on Linux has evolved significantly, with dedicated distributions like Drauger OS enhancing performance and user experience.

How to install Steam on Linux to start playing thousands of games

Steam has revolutionized gaming on Linux, offering thousands of games and increased accessibility for users.
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University of Texas opens robotics program up to incoming freshmen | TechCrunch

The University of Texas at Austin opened its undergraduate robotics program to high school applicants, marking a significant change in robotics education.

'Black Myth: Wukong' Helped Break A New Steam Record

Black Myth: Wukong achieved record-breaking success on Steam, contributing to massive user engagement and influencing the broader gaming industry.

Here's Why Borderlands 4 Is Launching On Steam After Borderlands 3 Didn't

Borderlands 4 marks Gearbox's shift back to Steam, diverging from its earlier exclusive deal with Epic Games Store.
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