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Diablo Immortal that the game neglects to ever tell you about.Diablo Immortal officially launched on June 2, and the consensus seems to be that while the game can be engaging and fun, the built-in paid elements are too egregious to ignore.This has caused the interesting dichotomy of the game being Blizzard’s biggest ever launch while simultaneously holding its lowest ever rating on Metacritic. In fact, Diablo Immortal now holds the dubious honour of having the lowest Metacritic user score ever.The concerns of players are chiefly with the microtransaction elements of the game, and rightfully so.

Valve’s recently released Steam Deck now has a quite simple way for players to install the Windows operating system on the device.The portable PC has been said to be able to run other operating systems, and now Valve is helping users easily get Windows running on the device as well. Users can find all the resources to get the operating system working on the handheld here.Valve has noted that there’s no dual-boot yet on the Steam Deck, as the SteamOS hasn’t been updated to let players choose between that and Windows.

Windows 11’s release version is now available for those in the Microsoft Insider Program to try, releasing to the public next month.The launch build of Windows 11 releases on October 5, but Windows Insiders are already getting a preview of the upgraded operating system. Previously tested in the Beta channel, the current build is now in the Release Preview channel.“In the Release Preview channel, you’ll get the upcoming version of Windows before it’s released to the world, with advanced quality updates and certain key features.

The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, a new digital version of the popular card game coming soon to PC and mobile.Pokémon Trading Card Game Live is a new free-to-play app for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices launching worldwide. The developer released a short gameplay trailer demonstrating what the game will look like on the app as well as on PC including a new user interface and matchmaking – the layout looks similar to that of Magic: The Gathering.The app will allow you to compile an extensive card collection that you can use to build decks and use them in battle.

Sports Interactive has announced that Football Manager 2022 will launch on November 9 on Steam, Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft Store.The developer also shared that Football Manager Xbox Edition will also be making a return following its successful campaign last season, “tailored especially for the Xbox ecosystem”. Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition will release alongside the PC and Mac title on November 9.Additionally, both Football Manager 2022 and Football Manager 2022 Xbox Edition will be launching on Xbox Game Pass on day one.“FM22 will break new ground for the Football Manager series as we arrive on Day One with Xbox Game Pass,” said Sports Interactive’s Studio Director Miles Jacobson.

Microsoft has acquired the online video editing tool Clipchamp, and it could be a way to edit and share clips through the Windows and Xbox ecosystems.The news came from a blog post by corporate vice president of the Office Media Group Chris Pratley, who said that “As a web app that uses the full power of your PC, Clipchamp is a natural fit to extend the cloud-powered productivity experiences in Microsoft 365 for individuals, families, schools, and businesses.“It’s also a great fit for Microsoft Windows,” Pratley adds. “Which is a platform for boundless creativity.

Ubisoft narrative writer Simon Ducharme has shared his immense pride at being able to help introduce the first transgender operator in Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege.Speaking via his own personal Twitter account, Ducharme shared how “incredibly proud” he is to help bring new character Osa to the game.“So here it is. Osa is a trans woman, and I’m incredibly proud.

Microsoft Flight Simulator next year as part of a new update.As confirmed by developer Asobo Studio via a blog post, the feature is the most fan requested one for the game. The studio asked for feedback and what bugs should be addressed first, with Helicopters topping the former’s poll at 1468 votes.Second place went to multiple screen support before third place was secured by players asking for replay functionality.

Windows has confirmed that users with Windows 10 will not be offered a free upgrade to Windows 11 until 2022.When asked about a release date for Windows 11, the official Windows Twitter account confirmed that while Windows 11 is still due for a release in 2021, the free upgrade for Windows 10 devices would not be released until 2022.Though the reply states that the Windows 11 upgrade is due for “the first half” of 2022, it notes that this date is only for the upgrade rollout to begin, meaning that not all devices could receive it at the same time.Windows 11 is due out later in 2021 and will be delivered over several months.

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will support Android apps once the new operating system becomes available.  As revealed during the “What’s next for Windows event“, the decision to make Windows 11 compatible with Android apps going forward is a huge move that will see the software become accessible from the new Windows Store.

Microsoft has unveiled Windows 11, the new operating system that is set to overhaul the current design.As revealed by the tech giant itself (and then detailed by The Verge), the new desktop will feature a simpler version of Windows – namely, adding a new Windows Store and a rearranged taskbar to help with productivity.It will also include a new Start button and menu as well as the promise that all Windows updates will be 40% smaller to help with performance. Microsoft Teams will be merged directly into Windows 11, while the new Windows Store will integrate Xbox Game Pass.

Life is Strange developer Dontnod Entertainment is offering supernatural episodic adventure Tell Me Why for free on PC.READ MORE: ‘Life Is Strange’ Remastered Collection has been announcedAs spotted on the Windows Store (via PC Gamer), all three episodes of the 2020 hit title will be available for anyone to add to their collection permanently throughout June.

Rememdy Entertainment, the studio behind Control, is reportedly planning on developing a sequel to the 2010 title, Alan Wake.This comes from a recent Twitch stream by journalist Jeff Grubb who had revealed on his channel that he had “heard that Remedy is going to be making Alan Wake 2,” with Epic Games acting as the game’s publisher.According to Grubb, there was a “bidding war” and Epic “had the best publishing deal”.

Nier: Automata has received over 300 negative reviews on Steam, after a thread on Steam Forums encouraged users to do so in the hopes of receiving a patch.The version of Nier: Automata released on Steam is different from the more polished Become A God version that was released on Xbox One and the Windows Store. Issues that plagued the Steam edition – such as low framerate, stretched UI, and difficult controls – required many players to download a ‘fan fix’.The fix was a mod entitled the Fix Automata Resolution tool, which improved many of the game’s issues.