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gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

"13-Year-Old Shatters Tetris Record, Ushering in a Week of Gaming Breakthroughs"

This week in gaming, a 13-year-old achieved a "kill screen" in Tetris on NES, Steam's player choice awards raised eyebrows with some unexpected winners, and The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall received a fan-made remaster. Additionally, Jukai Studio closed due to cyberattacks and poor sales, Star Citizen revealed a $48,000 DLC pack, Baldur's Gate 3 featured a touching tribute, Ubisoft clarified Star Wars Outlaws' release window, and City of Heroes' private server got an official nod to continue.

via Kotaku|

##baldursgate3 #cityofheroes

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Baldur's Gate 3 Triumphs Amid Steam Awards 2023 Controversies and Playercount Debates"

The 2023 Steam Awards, voted on by the community, have produced some surprising results, with Baldur's Gate 3 winning Game of the Year and other unexpected titles like Starfield and Red Dead Redemption II winning Most Innovative Gameplay and Labor of Love, respectively. The Last of Us Part I won Best Soundtrack, despite its original release date being in 2013, because it was only added to Steam in 2023. The article questions the community's choices, especially considering the lack of updates for Red Dead Online and the perceived lack of innovation in Starfield. It also highlights some odd finalists in various categories, reflecting the unpredictable nature of community-driven awards.

via Kotaku|

##baldursgate3 #gaming

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Steam Awards 2023 Winners Amidst Calls for Voting Reform"

The Steam Awards 2023 have sparked controversy among players, with many calling the results, including wins for Red Dead Redemption 2 and Starfield, a "sick joke" and questioning the integrity of the voting system. Critics argue that the awards do not reflect the actual labor of love or innovation in gaming, citing games like Deep Rock Galactic as more deserving. There is a growing demand for Valve to revise the award titles and the voting process to better represent player opinions and the quality of games.

via Dexerto|

##gaming #playerbacklash

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Controversy Surrounds Steam Awards as 'Starfield' and 'Baldur's Gate 3' Spark Debate on Merit"

Starfield's win for "Most Innovative Gameplay" in the Steam Awards has sparked speculation of trolling by Steam users, given the game's mixed reception and perceived lack of innovation compared to past Bethesda titles. The situation is further questioned by Red Dead Redemption 2's win for "Labor of Love," despite Rockstar's minimal updates, suggesting a pattern of ironic voting. While Starfield was more widely played than its fellow nominees, the significant backlash in the community hints at a potential troll vote contributing to its win.

via Forbes|

##gaming #innovativegameplay

games2 years ago•2 min saved

"Steam Awards 2023: Surprises and Controversies in Gaming's Big Winners"

The Steam Awards 2023 have sparked controversy with some of their winners, raising questions about the value of fan-voted awards. Baldur's Gate 3 won Game of the Year, while Starfield received the Most Innovative Gameplay Award despite its familiar mechanics, and Red Dead Redemption 2 won the Labor of Love Award despite concerns over its ongoing support. The Last of Us Part 1 also won for Best Soundtrack, despite its music being from the original 2013 game. Critics suggest that the popularity of the winning studios may have influenced the outcomes, highlighting the potential for manipulation in fan-based voting systems.

via Gamesradar|

##controversy #fanvote

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Controversy and Confusion Surround Steam Awards 2023 and Baldur's Gate 3's Success"

The Steam Awards 2023 have sparked debate over the value of fan-voted awards after controversial wins by Starfield for Most Innovative Gameplay and Red Dead Redemption 2 for the Labor of Love Award. Critics argue that Starfield's gameplay is not particularly innovative and that Red Dead Redemption 2 is not as well-supported as other nominees. The Last of Us Part 1 also raised eyebrows with its Best Soundtrack win for a score originally composed in 2013. The results highlight the influence of fandom and the potential for popularity to skew the outcomes of such awards.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

##fanvoting #gaming

gaming-entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

Todd Howard Actively Engages With Starfield Reviews, Promotes Steam Award Recognition

Todd Howard, the game director at Bethesda Game Studios, has been seen personally responding to every negative review of Starfield on the day the game won the "Most Innovative Gameplay" award at the Steam Awards. Witnesses described Howard as being very passionate, even aggressive, in his defense of the game, going as far as linking the award in his responses and painting a triumphant message on his office windows. The gaming community has reacted with surprise to both the award and Howard's intense personal engagement with critics.

via Hard Drive|

##bethesdagamestudios #gaming-entertainment

gaming2 years ago•3 min saved

"Steam's 2023 Game of the Year Results Spark Surprises and Debates"

The Steam Awards 2023 have sparked controversy among gamers due to unexpected wins, such as Starfield receiving the Most Innovative Gameplay award despite recent negative reviews, and Red Dead Redemption 2 winning the Labor of Love award without any significant updates since 2020. Critics argue that these wins do not align with the categories' intentions, leading to confusion and claims that the awards are a joke. The Steam Awards are based on user nominations and votes, which may explain the prevalence of mainstream games despite the controversies surrounding them.

via Dexerto|

##controversialwins #gamerreaction

gaming2 years ago•2 min saved

"Steam Awards 2023: Unexpected Winners Spark Online Debate and Confusion"

The Steam Awards, determined by player votes, have concluded with some controversial choices, such as Red Dead Redemption 2 winning the Labor Of Love award despite a lack of recent updates, and Starfield receiving the Most Innovative Gameplay award. Critics suggest that these results may reflect the popularity of games rather than their fit for the categories. However, some winners like Baldur's Gate 3 for Game Of The Year and Outstanding Story-Rich Game were well-received. The awards highlight a potential issue with player-voted systems, where blockbuster games may overshadow more deserving titles due to their widespread player base.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

##baldursgate3 #gaming