Apple in its reply on Thursday said Epic had failed to propose a reasonable alternative to the App Store policies.

"Epic asks the Judiciary to fundamentally change the App Store by forcing Apple to abandon the integrated distribution and digital-content delivery model that, among many other procompetitive benefits, helps safeguard user security and privacy," the court filing said.

Mark your calendars for the June 2022 edition of Steam's multi-day celebration of upcoming games! From June 13th - June 20th, players get to try out free demos from all sorts of upcoming games on Steam, giving developers a chance to start building an audience and gather early feedback.

While you're checking out hundreds of cool demos throughout the week, you'll also have a chance to watch livestreams and interact with the teams behind the demos.

GTA+ is a new membership program exclusively for GTA Online on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S — launching on March 29 and providing easy access to a range of valuable benefits for both new and long-standing players on the latest generation consoles.

Being a GTA+ Member gets you a recurring monthly GTA$500,000 direct deposit to your Maze Bank account, plus the opportunity to claim properties in and around Los Santos that unlock gameplay updates you may have missed out on, special vehicle upgrades, Member-only discounts, GTA$ and RP bonuses, and more each month.

Taking players on a journey across the Red Planet for an all-new story, Deliver Us Mars is the sequel to 2019’s atmospheric puzzle-adventure game Deliver Us The Moon. Frontier Foundry is collaborating with KeokeN Interactive to help the studio realise its creative goals for this third-person sequel, which involve a radical step forward in both gameplay and narrative presentation.

In the first teaser trailer for Deliver Us Mars, we pick up in the immediate aftermath of a ship crash-landing, where we catch a glimpse of our mysterious new protagonist. Uncovering and reactivating her companion drone, a familiar presence to fans of Deliver Us The Moon, the teaser ends with a stunning reveal of the Mars landscape that will form the main setting of the game.

As of Monday this week, an early version of Steam for Chrome OS has been made available to developers. Google and Valve have been collaborating on this project, which will ship to end users sometime in the future. Because Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system, it can leverage much of the work that Valve has recently done for Steam Deck to allow games to run well even when they don't have a native Linux build. Google engineers have worked to greatly expand the capability of Chrome OS to make this possible.

Access is currently limited to those who are running their Chromebooks in developer mode. If you have a Chromebook that meets the system requirements (Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 11th Gen Core i5 or i7 processors, and at least 8GB of RAM), then you can try running your game through Steam on a Chromebook today to see a preview of what users will see on current or future Chrome OS hardware.

• Skate 4 Enters Playtesting and Could be Revealed Soon.

• Fortnite: Together we’ve now raised $70 million USD in humanitarian relief funds for Ukraine. Congratulations.
• Shinji Mikami wants Tango Gameworks to make smaller and non-horror games.

• Steam Deck Client Update: Opt-in Feedback, order availability alerts, and more.

• GUN JAM Gameplay Reveal.

↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.

• PC Gaming in the 90s. Thanks Ant.

• BANDAI NAMCO Social Media Sweepstakes.
• Announcing the World of Warcraft Student Art Contest 2021 Winners.

• PlayStation Game Pass Rival From Sony Nears Debut (may require registration or subscription).
• From Fanboy to Developer, the Dream of Publishing on Xbox.
• How Microsoft is Empowering Game Creators in Everything We Do - Xbox Wire.
• This Week On Xbox: March 25, 2022.
• Official PlayStation Podcast Episode 426: Returning.
• Introducing GTA+ for GTA Online. Subscription service for consoles. Can you imagine it for the PC hackfest?

• Laptop art- From Vans to Harry Styles. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Google Pixel 6 owners report weakened haptic vibrations following March update.

• Ukraine is selling NFTs to support its military.
• Twitch accumulated 2bn hours of viewership during February.
• Google’s next smart display rumored to be a detachable tablet.

• NeRF Research Turns 2D Photos Into 3D Scenes - NVIDIA Blog. Thanks Hypothermia.
• Automakers look to cash in on software updates delivered remotely.
• How Much RAM Does Your PC Need? How much have you got?
• Look out OLED, Samsung's flagship 4K QLED TV is coming to the US.

• Estonian Tied to 13 Ransomware Attacks Gets 66 Months in Prison.

In the wake of an otherworldly vanishing, players step into the role of Akito – one of the last few living humans left in the city. Teaming up with KK, a ghostly detective and ally with an agenda of his own, the two of you will have to seek the cause of Tokyo’s vanishing, face off against malevolent beings of myth and urban legend that have seeped into our world and save the city from supernatural chaos.

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands features the journey of the Fatemaker through an extraordinary tabletop realm where rules rarely apply. Joined by an all-star celebrity cast, players can create and customize their own multiclass heroes as they loot, shoot, slash, and cast their way through outlandish monsters and treasure-filled dungeons on a quest to stop the tyrannical Dragon Lord. The chaotic fantasy world is brought to life by the utterly unpredictable Tiny Tina, who makes the rules, changes the world on the fly, and guides players on their respective journeys.

Travel across a diverse range of intricate and colorful diorama biomes all fully built from LEGO bricks, and get captivated by the charming story, LEGO Bricktales encourages you to unlock your creativity as you build your own solutions to the game’s many inventive puzzles.

In LEGO Bricktales, journey across 5 different LEGO themed biomes and use an intuitive new brick-by-brick building mechanic to solve puzzles and bring your solutions to life. From purely aesthetic creations, such as market stands and music boxes, up to functional physics-based puzzles like building cranes and gyrocopters, LEGO Bricktales offers a host of challenges and quests to test your imagination and building skills.

Turbo Golf Racing is a fast-paced arcade-style sports racing game for up to eight players, all competing to see whose speed-putting skills are up to par. Racers flip, glide, and dash their turbo-charged cars down winding fairways as they strike their oversized golf balls toward the finishing cup.

Trapped within the confines of an abandoned military research zone, survive intense hunger and frigid weather conditions while searching for a way out. Gather resources to cobble together tools and gain new abilities amid a cacophony of inhuman growls, windblown tree limbs, and your own heartbeat. Evade the monstrous horror hiding in the dark long enough to become the terror’s worst nightmare.

Discover a mighty mecha suit and upgrade it by utilizing deserted tech, transforming it into an all-powerful armor to confront the ghastly abomination wandering within the zone’s inescapable walls. Get stronger with each passing day while discovering the weaknesses of the wicked beast to face it in a deadly duel. With the right resources and knowledge, the prey can finally become the predator.

Set sail towards action and adventure in the next generation of Forts’ 2D base-building artillery formula. High Seas’ overhauled physics engine simulates buoyancy and water effects to portray impressive naval skirmishes with floating vessels and explosive engagements. Amass a fleet of battleships, gunboats, and hulking dreadnoughts, each capable of causing huge devastation with Harpoons, Deck Guns, Nighthawks, and other destructive armaments. Maintain the buoyancy and equilibrium of your vessels to land your shots and command the seas.

Follow intrepid United Navy Captain Max Capacitor through a story-driven campaign consisting of 18 missions punctuated by graphic novel-inspired cutscenes. Search for Max’s father, a long-missing scientist with links to the construction of a new mega weapon with terrifying capabilities. Overcome challenges, defeat enemies during combat missions, and rescue Max’s father on a seafaring adventure colored with Forts’ signature gift for whimsical warfare.

• Massive changes coming to Apex Legends Firing Range according to leaks.

• Stop treating cheaters in online games as “the enemy” - Ars Technica. Stop telling me what to do. Thanks Max.

• Humble Software Bundle: Mega Sound Designer Loop Crate 3 (pay what you want and help charity).*
• Best of Boomer Shooters Bundle (pay what you want and help charity).* Ending soon.

*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.

• After the Fall - Launch Edition - The Boulevard Update is here.
• World of Warcraft Hotfixes- March 24, 2022.

↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.

• Quake 4 in Quake 1 Demake is now available for download.

• Flintlock: Behind the Scenes – A New Dawn.

• Techland's Dying Light 2 Stay Human Roadmap Has a Vision for the Game in 2027 - AusGamers.com.

• Gran Turismo 7 players get a million free credits and ability to sell cars as Sony addresses troubled launch. Thanks Console General.
• Xbox has unveiled a new publishing division focused on ‘cloud-native’ games.
• Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X-S.
• Turbo Golf Racing on Course for Xbox One, Xbox Series X-S, and with Xbox Game Pass.
• Xbox Insider Release Notes - Omega (2204.220321-2200).
• Xbox Insider Release Notes - Delta (2204.220321-2200).
• Xbox Insider Release Notes - Beta (2204.220321-2200).
• Next Week on Xbox: March 28 to April 1.

• Apple is reportedly planning a 15-inch MacBook Air.
• Buying a Laptop? GPU TDP Is an Important Spec, Here’s Why.
• You’ve Gotta See This FOLDING Laptop (video). Don't they all do that?

• Microsoft: Recent Windows Server updates cause DNS issues. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Destiny permanently banned from streaming on Twitch.

• Newegg Briefly Lists the Intel Core i9-12900KS- 5.5 GHz Turbo, 5.2 GHz All-Core.
• Gigabyte launches the "most powerful" mini PC in the world: the Brix Extreme. Marketing department has brix for heads.
• How to Properly Prep Your PC for Disposal.
• Plex Media Server version 1.25.8.5663. Thanks Console General.
• Razer teases Panerai Watch collaboration.

• Russia hacked Ukrainian satellite communications, officials believe.
• FIDO Alliance says it has finally killed the password. Or is it just playing dead, FIDO? Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
• These fake crypto wallets want to steal from iPhone and Android users.
• Google- We stopped these hackers who were targeting job hunters and crypto firms.

• FBI Releases 2021 Internet Crime Report. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
• Rare Pepe NFT Is Not Rare Enough, $500K Lawsuit Alleges.
• Seven people have been arrested in connection with Lapsus$ hacks.
• Frosties NFT operators arrested over $1.1 million 'rug pull' scam. When the legal part of the scam isn't enough.
• Apple agrees to pay $14.8 million to certain iCloud subscribers in class-action settlement.

• Elden Ring Kotaku Review- A Frustrating Open-World Master Class. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Ghostwire: Tokyo - NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR & Ray Tracing Benchmarks - DSOGaming.
• Zombie Rollerz- Pinball Heroes - A PINBALL ROGUELITE! - Indie Showcase (video).

• Case: Thermaltake Tower 100 Snow Edition - LanOC Reviews.
• CPU Cooler: Cooler Master MasterLiquid PL240 Flux Review - Neoseeker.
• Hard Drive: Toshiba Canvio Slim 2TB External HDD - Mad Shrimps.
• Laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G2 AMD Laptop Review- Ultrabook Efficiency Meets Workstation Power - NotebookCheck.net Reviews. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Motherboard: ASUS ProART B660 Creator D4 review - Guru3D.
• Mouse: Roccat Kone XP Gaming Mouse Review - Heavyweight Bling - MP1ST.
• Mouse: SteelSeries Prime Mini Review - TechPowerUp.
• SSD: HP SSD FX900 Pro 2TB SSD Review - IOPS Champion - TweakTown.
• SSD: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN770 NVMe SSD 1TB Review - APH Networks.

• Halo Teams Up with Wolverine for Spartan-Inspired Boots Series. Like a chastity belt for your feet…

Round-up You Can't Refuse
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.

Story

• A Look at Video Game Legend John Carmack’s Sacrilegious Turbo Ferraris.
• Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Can't Attack Ukraine (And May Never Sail Again). Thanks The Flying Penguin.

Science
Thanks Max.

• Plastic particles found in the human bloodstream for the first time. Metahumanity achieved.
• Brain Communication Defect in Psychotic Disorders.
• Tentacle-like robot weaves through the lungs to tackle cancer.

Media

• When I Was Your Age.
• STAR TREK- THE MOTION PICTURE - THE DIRECTOR'S EDITION. Can you fix a boring movie by adding footage?