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Why Does Epic Games Store's Controller Support Require Steam?

Players using anything other than an Xbox One controller with their Epic Games Store purchases will likely need to use Steam for gamepad support.

porkChop793d ago

It doesn't *require* Steam. The vast majority of PC gamers that use controllers use an Xbox controller because it's the standard. Support for it is built into every game. Steam supports other controllers only because Valve built a custom emulator that supports stuff like the DualShock 4 for example.

Vits793d ago

I mean having Steam installed and adding your EGS titles just in order to use Valve's controller wrapper is still the best way to use non-Xbox controllers. You can totally do the same with other software, but you will need one for each individual type of controller and some features might not be available. For example, one of the coolest things about Valve solution is that you can implement gyro aiming in basically anything that you want and change how that gyro behaves and is activated.

And I do find it quite odd that Epic hasn't released a competitor yet. If they manage to pack one of these on their engine, I image a lot of developers would rejoice.

porkChop793d ago

Oh I agree, if you don't have an Xbox controller then yeah playing through Steam would be the way to go. I just disagree with the headline. It's not required for the majority of people.

It would be cool if Epic could build something like this directly into UE5 though, especially if it supports wheels, fight/flight sticks, etc.

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The weird hand-drawn physics-based puzzle game "Micromega" is soon coming to PC via Steam

"The Paris-based (France) indie games publisher and developer COVEN, are today super thrilled and happy to announce that their surreal hand-drawn 2D physics-based adventure/puzzle game "Micromega", is soon coming to PC via Steam." - Jonas Ek, TGG.

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Days Gone Original vs Remastered – Is The Visual Upgrade Worth Revisiting?

Days Gone Remastered is now available, and if you’re looking to find out how it compares with the original PS4 version, read ahead.

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Cacabunga4h ago

Huge difference i must admit, but not sure i would notice without 2 screens next to each other.

Not getting this game still, i want a new game and im tired of remasters

Muigi4h ago(Edited 4h ago)

It’s $10 and there are plenty of games out there for you.

Flewid6383h ago

Then its not a huge difference?

Fishy Fingers4h ago

Settings > Graphics > Change preset from medium to high.

Remastered.....

Tedakin4h ago

Sony is now remastering games with 71s on metacritic.

Bathyj4h ago

Like that's a judge of anything
This game got scored before it was released.

andy854h ago

Days gone is 85+. It got heavily marked down at launch for bugs where as others get a free pass for that. It's a fantastic game.

andy854h ago

I spoiled myself by modding this game on my PC. Genuinely one of the best looking games I've ever seen. Whilst this remaster looks nice it just doesn't compare to that sadly. It shows the effort that these remasters could put in if they wanted

REDGUM4h ago

I so hope this game or DLC for those of us who own the original sells well.
Ive said it before, its an underrated game for sure & was unfairly judged upon release.
Please try this game if you haven't already.

For those who say 'i won't purchase digital only' you can pickup a hard copy for 5 bucks here in Australia, then add the DLC and you have a superb game for $20 or so.

Give it a shot, tell me I'm wrong After completing the game.

Game on gamers.

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Review - Steel Seed (PC) | WayTooManyGames

WTMG's Kyle Nicol: "Steel Seed has everything that I love: explosive set pieces, stealth-focused gameplay and souls-like combat. Unfortunately, none of these elements work together here. Each part felt undercooked for an experience that I cannot recommend to anyone. Despite this, there’s a lot of potential there for something greater, and I hope we get to see a more focused game next."

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