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Valve introduces recording function to Steam
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November 6, 2024

Valve introduces recording function to Steam

Valve has introduced a new game recording feature for Steam that allows players to record, replay, and create clips of their gameplay. This feature is compatible with both PC and Valve's Steam Deck. The key component is the Background Recording mode, which continuously captures gameplay and saves it to a hard drive, with users able to toggle it on or off. The Steam Timeline interface provides real-time updates during recording sessions, logging significant events like achievements and screenshots. The technology is designed to minimize impact on gaming performance, but users with Intel GPUs may face limitations as the feature does not support these graphics cards. The feature was initially launched in beta in June before its official rollout.
Steam Game Recording Is Now Live For All PC And Steam Deck Users
AppWizard
November 6, 2024

Steam Game Recording Is Now Live For All PC And Steam Deck Users

Valve has introduced Steam Game Recording for PC and Steam Deck players, allowing users to capture gameplay highlights, record extended sessions, and share achievements through the Steam overlay. The feature includes a customizable background-recording mode, a quick-replay function, and the ability to save recorded gameplay in MPEG-4 format. Users can drop markers during gameplay, and developers can create "timeline-enhanced" games that notify the Steam platform of significant events. The recording process is designed to minimize resource impact by utilizing Nvidia or AMD graphics cards. To enable Steam Game Recording, users must update Steam, access settings, and adjust preferences. The feature is compatible with any game that supports the Steam Overlay, though some older titles may not be supported.
Xbox Game Pass loses seven games in November 2024
AppWizard
November 2, 2024

Xbox Game Pass loses seven games in November 2024

Several notable games will be leaving Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass on November 15, 2024. The titles include: - Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (25-30 hours for completion) - Like a Dragon: Ishin (100-120 hours for completion) - Persona 5 Tactica (approximately 50 hours for completion) - Somerville (estimated completion time of 5 hours) - Dicey Dungeons (around 50 hours for completion, with bonus rounds on hardest difficulty) - Dungeons 4 (around 50 hours for completion) - Goat Simulator (PC version only, base completion time of 4 hours, approximately 14 hours for all DLC) Metal Slug Tactics will be joining the Game Pass lineup in early November.
PC Game Pass adds gory zombie-slasher Dead Island 2 today
AppWizard
October 31, 2024

PC Game Pass adds gory zombie-slasher Dead Island 2 today

Dead Island 2 has officially launched on PC Game Pass, allowing players to experience a zombie-infested Los Angeles. The game was developed by Dambuster Studios and released in 2023, featuring the FLESH Engine for enhanced gameplay. It includes Skill Cards for special abilities and has a diverse cast of characters. Two premium expansions, Haus and Sola, have been released, along with a free update that added a New Game+ mode and a horde-style mode called Neighborhood Watch.
Encrypted messaging apps: a persistent challenge in fighting organised crime
AppWizard
October 28, 2024

Encrypted messaging apps: a persistent challenge in fighting organised crime

Approximately 700 officers from the Australian Federal Police executed arrest warrants as part of Operation Kraken, aimed at apprehending Jay Je Yoon Jung, the alleged mastermind behind the encrypted messaging application Ghost, used for organized crime. Ghost facilitated various illicit activities, including drug and weapon trafficking, with around 800 devices globally, 376 identified in Australia. The AFP learned about Ghost through Europol and collaborated with the US FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police to access its software. The operation highlighted challenges in disrupting encrypted communications, accelerating law enforcement's technological adoption, and preventing future exploitation by criminals. Australia's encryption laws allow law enforcement to access encrypted communications, sparking a debate on privacy and public safety. Continuous innovation, international collaboration, and training for law enforcement are essential to counter organized crime effectively.
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