Steam Universe Details

Over the past week, Valve made 3 announcements based around playing Steam games in the living room. First they announced Steam's new operating system. SteamOS is a Linux based system that is centered around streaming games to the TV using a gamepad. Along will the easy access to video games, the OS will allow users to access movies, TV, and music. Another feature tied in SteamOS is the ability to share your games with your family. A game can only be played by one person at a time but the person playing is able to keep their own saves and earn their own achievements.

The second announcement released by Valve was the Steam Machine. Valve is collaborating with many different companies to create a variety of Steam Machines to stream games, music, and videos from the computer to the television through Steam. Each Steam Machine will have different specifications to fit the consumer's preferences.

The final thing Valve announced was their new Steam Controller. The controller is meant to support any game that is currently and will be available on Steam, including the games without controller support. It has 2 track pads that are designed for high performance feedback. It was created to be easily modded to enhance the users experience. This controller is a big change from the usual console gamepads, Although players may not be comfortable using it at first, this may be the future of gaming controllers.


With all these new announcements from valve, i am personally excited to see what they can do. I'm hoping for Valve to someday release a handheld PC that allows you to access Steam games on the go. Write in the comments what you think of the Steam Universe and what you feel Valve should do next. (Other than Half-Life 3.)

Grand Theft Auto V - First impression.

By PRVMALONE

Let's start off with the word "wow." Rockstar promised a great game and they certainly didn't disappoint. The graphics have been updated, but I don't give a crap about graphics. The gameplay thus far has been flawless, after I turned off the aim assist of course. Driving in GTA V is much more fluid and manageable than in Rockstar's previous GTA titles, and with the addition of a driving super ability for one of the characters it's much more fun than driving Roman's cab around Liberty City for thirty missions.

The game starts you off in the middle of a mission, which is an interesting take. The missions following the first are some what like GTA IV, but Rockstar include inside jokes at every turn about this. It isn't long before the missions become completely different than any of the GTA games.

Remember the crappy stranger missions in GTA IV? If you don't they sucked. Well they're back in GTA V but with a twist-- the twist is that they don't suck. You'll find yourself in a park with a man trying to give you weed, outside celebrities houses trying to get a compromising picture, or using a tow truck to help out a cracked out neighbor. At points the game is as outrageous as the Saints Row series, but it pulls you back in before you become the leader of the free world.

The story content is great as well. You'll hear of the Liberty City adventures, and you may even meet some familiar faces along the way. It's hard not to spoil anything because there is just so much to talk about. But I'm certain our head writer, Jammage, will discuss the game further in due time. For now, just know that this game has so much to offer, and I'm only three hours in.

GTA V has been granted the PRVMALONE seal of approval