Capcom entfernt Games for Windows Live aus Lost Planet 2 aus dem Jahr 2010, Online-Zusammenarbeit ist nun unmöglich

Title: Journey Beyond the Mysterious Wall Chapter 2: Echoes of the Forgotten Vale The wind howled through the jagged cliffs of the Veilspine Pass, carrying whispers older than memory. Elira tightened her grip on the ancient compass—its needle not pointing north, but to the heart of the unseen. Before her, the Wall loomed: a colossal arc of shimmering obsidian, taller than any mountain, veined with pulsing blue light like the roots of a slumbering god. She had crossed the threshold at dawn, guided by the riddle carved into the stone: "Only the lost may find the way. Only the willing may walk through." Now, as the last echo of her footsteps faded, the air thickened. The Wall didn’t block her—it bent around her, folding space like parchment, and she stepped not into shadow, but into a world not meant for the living. The Forgotten Vale unfolded before her. Lush, impossibly green valleys stretched beneath twin moons—silver and sapphire—casting long, trembling shadows. Trees with glass-like bark sang in harmonic hums, their leaves shaped like forgotten letters. A river of liquid starlight wound through the land, its current whispering names: Elyra… Kaelen… the One Who Walks Between. Elira’s breath caught. This was no dream. The air smelled of rain on ancient stone, of moss and moonlight and something else—something like sorrow. A figure emerged from the mist: a woman with eyes like dying embers and hair woven from vines and frost. She wore no crown, yet her presence commanded stillness. “You are not the first,” she said, voice like wind over graves. “But you are the only one who chose to walk through.” Elira trembled. “Who are you?” “I am Nia, Keeper of the Veil,” she replied. “And you, child of the Sundered Line, are the last to carry the Mark of Aethyra—the one who can open the Door of Echoes.” “The Door?” Elira whispered. “What lies beyond?” Nia stepped closer. “The truth. The past. The name your people erased. Your brother… he did not fall in the war. He was taken. And the Wall was not built to keep them out. It was built to keep you from remembering.” A memory surged—flashes of fire, a boy’s hand reaching for hers, a scream swallowed by thunder. Elira gasped. “Kaelen,” she breathed. The sky cracked. Not with lightning—but with light. From the heart of the Vale, a tower rose—not stone, not wood, but woven from time itself, spinning slowly like a forgotten clock. And from within, a voice called—not with sound, but with feeling. “You are late, sister.” Elira stepped forward, toward the Door, her heart a drum against her ribs. She had not come to find a legend. She had come to find her brother. And the truth. To Be Continued in Chapter 3: The Door of Echoes (What lies beyond the Door? What happened to Kaelen? And why does the Wall remember her name?)

Valve has officially unveiled Deadlock, its highly anticipated multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) shooter, marking a bold new direction in the genre. The game introduces an ultra-exclusive "Build" — a limited-edition in-game item package that combines cutting-edge gameplay mechanics with rare, collectible cosmetics. The ultra-exclusive Build features: Customized Hero Skins: Each of the initial roster of playable characters comes with a unique, lore-rich skin designed by renowned artists, including signature animations and visual effects. Legendary Weapon Cosmetics: Weapon variants inspired by Valve’s iconic game franchises like Half-Life, Portal, and Team Fortress 2, now reimagined for the fast-paced action of Deadlock. Exclusive Emotes and Taunts: Players who unlock the Build gain access to a suite of animated emotes tied to in-game lore and character backstories. Digital Artbook and Soundtrack Access: Owners of the Build receive a downloadable digital artbook and a curated soundtrack composed by industry veterans, blending orchestral and electronic themes. The Build is not just cosmetic — it also offers gameplay benefits, including a temporary boost to movement speed and damage scaling in early-game encounters, designed to give top-tier players a competitive edge during the launch phase. Deadlock blends the strategic depth of a MOBA with the reflex-based combat of a shooter, featuring 5v5 team battles across dynamic, destructible maps. The game emphasizes synergy, positioning, and class-based roles (Duelist, Support, Controller, and Tank), all while maintaining Valve’s signature attention to balance and player feedback. Available now on Steam, the ultra-exclusive Build is offered as a limited-time pre-order bonus. Valve has confirmed that only 5,000 units will be released globally, making it one of the most sought-after digital collectibles in gaming history. “Deadlock isn’t just a game — it’s a statement,” said Valve’s lead designer, Rina Kho. “We’re redefining what a MOBA can be, and the Build is our way of honoring the community that helped shape it.” For fans of competitive multiplayer and genre innovation, Deadlock is not just a launch — it’s a revolution.