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gaming15 days ago•3 min saved

Battlefield 6 Drops Rush, Devs Seek Best Path to Bring It Back

Battlefield 6 removed the fan-favorite Rush mode (along with several others) from official playlists after patch 1.4.1.5, triggering backlash from players. Battlefield Studios says it’s monitoring feedback and is exploring the best way to reintroduce the modes into matchmaking, but no timeline is set. The changes coincide with Season 4’s naval-themed content, including the Wake Island return and a Top Gun crossover slated for August 18.

via GameSpot|

#battlefield-6 #community-reaction #gaming

gaming1 month ago•14 min saved

Completed Portal Fan Remake Stalled as Valve Goes Silent

A finished fan-made remake of Portal, Alive & Kicking, which used Portal 2’s source code, remains unreleased after Valve stopped responding to licensing requests; the project had Valve’s early blessing but cannot launch on Steam without official authorization.

via Kotaku|

#alive-and-kicking #fan-made #gaming

gaming1 month ago•34 min saved

Dbrand’s Portal-inspired Companion Cube canceled and doomed to destruction

Valve intervened legally, leading Dbrand to cancel its Portal-themed Companion Cube external shell for the Steam Machine and destroy all produced units; Sean Hollister photographed the device up close before cancellation, and CEO Adam Ijaz said there was no plan B.

via The Verge|

#companion-cube #dbrand #gaming

gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Dbrand's Portal-inspired Steam Machine wrap pulled after Valve IP dispute

Dbrand unveiled a Companion Cube/Portal-inspired Steam Machine wrap without obtaining a Valve license. Valve demanded an immediate takedown, pre-orders were refunded, and the project will not ship. Valve also offered design docs for the Steam Machine’s magnetically attached front plate for DIY recreations.

via Eurogamer|

#dbrand #gaming #licensing

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Dbrand Axes Unlicensed Companion Cube Steam Case After Valve Pushback

Dbrand released a Companion Cube–themed Steam Machine case without Valve's permission, shipped samples for press, and after Valve demanded takedown and proper licensing the product and its launch film were pulled and refunds issued; the episode recalls the company's history of hardware controversies.

via Aftermath|

#dbrand #licensing #portal

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

dbrand's Portal Steam Machine case pulled after licensing denial

dbrand removed its Portal-themed Steam Machine enclosure after Valve stated they did not have a license to use Portal IP. Refunds are being issued to customers, and Valve declined to license the project, underscoring the importance of IP clearance before bringing licensed hardware to market.

via GamingOnLinux|

#dbrand #licensing #portal

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Valve's Portal Joke Becomes a Surprisingly Premium Steam Machine Accessory

Rock Paper Shotgun reviews Dbrand's Companion Cube case for Valve's Steam Machine, noting it’s oversized and pricey yet impressively well-made, with clever materials and fit. The base case is $100 (ships in October) and a $130 deluxe option adds Aperture packaging and extra swag, offering solid airflow and build quality despite being an in-joke for Portal fans.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#companion-cube #dbrand #portal

technology2 months ago•24 min saved

Portal-inspired Steam Machine enclosure goes up for pre-order with controller skin

dbrand has opened pre-orders for the Portal-themed Steam Machine Companion Cube, a full enclosure (not the machine itself) priced at $129.95, with a cheaper $99.95 “Poverty Cube” shipping in October. The set includes a Steam Controller skin and themed packaging, and is designed to fit two height profiles with unobstructed airflow and a removable front panel. Valve’s Steam Machine release timing remains unconfirmed, but the accessories are expected to ship in tandem with the launch window.

via PC Guide|

#companion-cube #dbrand #portal

technology2 months ago•16 min saved

dBrand Unveils Portal-Inspired Companion Cube Case for Steam Machine

dBrand has released two shell options for the Steam Machine: the premium Companion Cube ($130, ships late July) and the Poverty Cube ($100, ships in October). The shells use polycarbonate and polyurethane, include front-panel magnets for easy removal and vent access, and the Companion Cube bundles extras like a Test Chamber Diorama, Red Button stand, microfiber cloth, Collector’s Edition box, and a Portal-themed Steam Controller skin. Pre-orders are live on dBrand’s site (affiliate links). A full hands-on review will follow once the Steam Machine arrives.

via Steam Deck HQ|

#companioncube #dbrand #hardware

government7 months ago•1 min saved

Maryland Judiciary Delays Online Case Search Portal Launch

The Maryland Judiciary has postponed the launch of its new Case Search & Record Portal and has not announced a new launch date; updates are expected.

via courts.state.md.us|

#case-search #delay #government

gaming10 months ago•6 min saved

Battlefield Redsec and 6 Season 1 Introduce Free-to-Play Battle Royale with Shared Progression

EA and Battlefield Studios have launched Battlefield REDSEC, a free standalone battle royale mode for Battlefield 6, featuring 100-player matches on the large Fort Lyndon map, along with Gauntlet and Portal modes, all integrated with the main game and offering new gameplay experiences and creative tools.

via IGN|

#battle-royale #battlefield-6 #battlefield-redsec

gaming10 months ago•4 min saved

Battlefield 6 Implements XP and Bot Changes Amid Progression Adjustments

DICE is not reverting the XP nerf in Battlefield 6's Portal mode, citing ongoing work on challenge balancing, which has led to a decline in PvE servers and ongoing issues with custom servers and bot backfill, impacting player experience and progression.

via Windows Central|

#battlefield-6 #dice #game-updates

gaming10 months ago•3 min saved

Battlefield 6 Nerfs XP Farming and Addresses Gameplay Issues

DICE has nerfed the XP gained from Battlefield 6's Portal servers to combat bot farms and farming servers, which has also impacted legitimate servers and player progression, echoing past issues from Battlefield 2042. The move aims to address unbalanced challenges and restore game integrity, but has sparked frustration among players who value the Portal server feature.

via Windows Central|

#battlefield-6 #bot-farms #game-update

sports2 years ago•0 min saved

"2024 NCAA Spring Transfer Portal: Tracking Top Football and Basketball Players"

College football's spring transfer period has opened, offering teams a final chance to fill needs or add to their roster before the season starts. With more than 2,000 players having transferred during the December period, the rankings of best available players in the portal will be adjusted as new players enter, providing insight into what each transfer brings to their new program as players commit.

via ESPN|

#college-football #espn #portal

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Valve Cracks Down on Team Fortress 2 and Portal Fan Projects After Years of Leniency"

Valve has issued DMCA takedown notices to fan projects including Team Fortress: Source 2, a TF2 port to the Source 2 engine, and Portal 64, a Nintendo 64 port of the 2007 puzzler, signaling a shift towards a more protective stance on its intellectual property. The move comes as a surprise, given Valve's history of leniency towards fan projects using its IP. The takedowns have left the developers of these projects with no choice but to cease their work, raising concerns among fans and mod makers about the future of similar projects.

via Engadget|

#fan-projects #gaming #intellectual-property