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Season passes are one of the most common ways to generate revenue for games such as Fortnite or Call of Duty that want players to keep returning day after day, month after month. This week, PC game platform Steam has rolled out support for this monetization approach. The Valve-owned platform clarified its policy about what it considers a season pass, as well as implementing rules for how developers should communicate with players about pass content. Steam documentation now states that when a season pass is made available for a game, it must list all of the downloadable content (DLC) included within that purchase. Developers will also need to provide an expected release date for each DLC. Delays are common in game development, but Valve will only allow a studio to reschedule a season pass' release date once; if more changes are needed, Valve has to get involved with making that change. In cases where a season pass is canceled, customers must receive a refund for any unreleased content that they have paid for. "By offering a Season Pass, you are promising future content," the documentation reads. "In the process of launching a Season Pass you will be asked to commit to a launch timing for each content release in the Season Pass. That launch timing is a commitment to both customers and Steam. If you aren't ready to clearly communicate about the content included in each DLC AND when each DLC will be ready for launch, you shouldn't offer a Season Pass on Steam." Steam recently revised its language around a few key topics this fall. The platform now clarifies that the hundreds or thousands of games in players' libraries are licenses to those titles rather than outright ownership. Valve has also removed points about binding arbitration from its Steam Subscriber Agreement.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/steam-will-force-developers-to-be-transparent-about-their-season-pass-plans-212313027.html?src=rss
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If youve been eyeing the reMarkable 2 for a while, now is a great time to buy one. While the E Ink tablet itself isnt on sale, reMarkable has discounted the two bundles it offers alongside the 2. Until the end of December 2, you can save $89 off the Type Folio and Book Folio bundles. Both include reMarkables Marker Plus stylus, which comes with an eraser feature not found on the regular Marker stylus. Its also black instead of gray and four grams heavier. As for the two folios, the type one is the one to buy if you need a keyboard. The reMarkable 2 is easily the best E Ink tablet you can buy right now. Its the top pick in our E Ink tablet guide, and for good reason. It boasts a tremendous reading and writing experience, with a responsive, low-latency display that offers the closest pen-and-paper experience among the tablets Engadget tested. The reMarkable 2 makes accessing your favorite books and files easy, too. It includes support for both PDFs and ePUBs, and you can link your Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive and Dropbox to make transferring those files a cinch. Each new reMarkable 2 tablet also comes with a complimentary one-year subscription to Remarkable Connect, which is great for transferring any notes you write to your other devices. One of the few downsides of the ReMarkable 2 is how expensive it is to buy. Although reMarkable hasnt directly discounted the tablet, a folio cover and Marker Plus stylus are accessories most people will probably want to buy anyway, so this Black Friday promotion still makes the device more accessible. Check out all of the latest Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals here.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/tablets/black-friday-deals-include-remarkable-2-bundles-for-89-off-210003470.html?src=rss
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Amazons Black Friday sale has record-low prices on the Ember Smart Mug 2. The accessory heats your beverage to a set temperature (and keeps it there until youre done), ensuring your coffee, tea or hot chocolate is just right. In this sale, you can get the 10-oz. model, which usually retails for $130, for as little as $75.49. The larger 14-oz. Smart Mug 2 (typically $150) is on sale for as low as $91.49. The second-generation Ember mug is one of our favorite gifts for moms and teachers. The self-heating mug lets you set a preferred temperature in the iOS or Android app. It will then remember that the next time you fire it up, keeping your beverage at your ideal temp without any extra fuss. You can also add presets for different kinds of drinks. It can keep drinks anywhere from 120 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on your preference. The Smart Mug 2 has an auto-sleep feature that senses when its empty and stops heating. So, you shouldnt have to worry about coffee residue burning to a crisp in the bottom after youve finished. (Ew.) The mug is IPX7-rated, meaning its submersible in up to a meter of water. However, its a hand-wash-only product, so dont make the mistake of plopping it in the dishwasher by force of habit. The Ember mug lasts an estimated 80 minutes on a full charge. It also includes a charging coaster that can keep it heating all day. If you want to use it on the go, Ember sells an optional sliding lid. The Black Friday sale prices vary by color. For example, the white variant is the cheapest in both sizes, followed by black ($79.49 for 10 oz., $96 for 14 oz.). Meanwhile, the popular copper model costs $110 and $127.49, respectively. Check out all of the latest
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