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- Deckbuilding as you progress through the game (Slay The Spire like)
- Meditate and choose personality traits that alter your gameplay profoundly
- Explore a subconscious maze, full of cards and improvements that will help you defeat the monsters in your mind
- Light RPG mechanics that allow you to customize your character stats & skills
- Characters & places from your past that will tell facts & stories about mental health
- Deep gameplay mechanics that put focus on replayability and gameplay diversity
- Horrific monsters inspired by real-life phobias
Dear puppeteers, Voodolls Future Games Show Exclusive Open Beta has started! Bring your friends and join in đContinue here to read the full story.
Just a reminder: you can enjoy this early look at the game until March 28th (the test ends at 3 PM PDT / 10 PM GMT that day). Play solo or in four-player co-op and check out the prologue, two planets, and three difficulty modes. There's also an endless mode!
Remember, only by playing this Open Beta can you unlock the exclusive Corrupted Skin Pack.
Deflector is a fast-paced rogue-lite game set in a deadly microcosm where players can redirect enemy projectiles using unique weapons and mutations to eradicate viruses.Continue here to read the full story.
Players can choose from different Bioshells, each with unique abilities to deflect projectiles, starting with the Boomerang-slinging Eradicator, and unlock more Bioshells by advancing in the game.
Additionally, they must learn to overcome the lethal threats they will encounter in each world through trial and error, as even the smallest enemy can be dangerous.
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Survival is just the beginning.Continue here to read the full story.
Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City.
Agent Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors of the incident, has been sent to rescue the president's kidnapped daughter.
He tracks her to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.
And the curtain rises on this story of daring rescue and grueling horror where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
Featuring modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics,
Resident Evil 4 marks the rebirth of an industry juggernaut.
Relive the nightmare that revolutionized survival horror.
These head-like, monolithic chess pieces have been beautifully crafted, bringing the Moai not only to life - but to the chess board.
This pack contains a chess set only, which can be used in any environment in the game.
IntelÂŽ Game On Drivers deliver the best experience for gamers playing on Intel Graphics with optimized launch-day patches and performance updates as new games release.
This weekâs driver supports the new release of Resident Evil 4, re-injected with modern graphics making its iconic terrors look terrific on Intel Arc graphics. No need to get frantic though: youâll update even faster with Intel Arc drivers now in a smaller download.
We would like to thank you for supporting us! Now through April 23rd, 2023 you can enter a special Coupon Code through Redeem Code in the DDO Store in-game to unlock a trove of quests, raids, and adventure packs for free! This content will be permanently added to your account. EVERYONE can redeem the code, whether you are a free player, Premium, or VIP!
The Coupon Code is: DUNGEONCRAWL (1/Account, available to redeem through 11:59pm Eastern (-4 GMT) on April 23rd, 2023)
Leading video game publisher and developer Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. and developer Limbic Entertainment GmbH today announced that the imaginative theme park simulation game PARK BEYOND⢠will open its doors on June 16, 2023, launching on PlayStationŽ5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via SteamŽ. Pre-orders are now available, with all editions coming with a special bonus: the PAC-MAN⢠Impossification Set consisting of exclusive flat rides, shops, entertainers, and decorative items. For more information, please visit www.bandainamcoent.com/games/park-beyond.
Also announced today, future PARK BEYOND visioneers are invited to participate in a Closed Beta Test on PC only, which will be held from May 9-19. Participants in the test who later purchase the game will unlock the golden skin for the âomnicar,â the vehicle used in PARK BEYOND rollercoasters. Players can register for the Closed Beta Test at bandainamcoent.com/promotions/park-beyond-closed-beta-test.
The first game from C77 Entertainment, Combat Champions puts you in the spotlight as your team dominates corporate campuses turned game show arenas, performing crowd-pleasing over-the-top stunts and arena-altering destruction, all while holding key points and outshooting the opposition. Itâs a high-stakes, high-reward world out there.Continue here to read the full story.
Be the star of the show
Your corporate overlords donât pay you to be boring; luckily the CMA (Corporate Mediation Alliance) cameras are rolling and theyâve set the stage for your success. Maps full of destroyable terrain are littered with game show props like corporate mascots, exploding fuel drums, air rams, human slingshots, and slides incentivize you to rack up stunts, catch the attention of the CMA play-by-play commentators, and be handsomely rewarded.
Gold and glory beckon just over the horizon in the world of the Five Territories. Embrace the fiery spirit of a fearless underdog attempting to topple a corrupt network that seeks to control the sport you love. Turn the tables on each of the so-called âchampsâ by unleashing brutal timed-based attacks and â of course â flashy finishers ensuring a clean win to make crowds go wild!Continue here to read the full story.
Of course, victory wouldn't be as sweet without your loyal crew. Recruit allies on the path to greatness and nurture strong bonds to create an unstoppable force. Customize and level up each member with specialty gear, perks, abilities, entrance music, and more to exploit weaknesses and overwhelm scheming minions with a destructive tag team blitz.
Dumped into a rundown town, you discover that youâve been conned into this role by the greedy TownCo corporation, and that their town restoration project is a giant scam. However, with careful planning and a lot of gumption, you have a chance to restore the town to its former glory, and maybe even free the town from the clutches of TownCo in the process!Continue here to read the full story.
Who said being Mayor was going to be easy?! Get those hands dirty; terraform the land, play with power tools, construct fresh roads and shiny new shops, attract tourists, and juggle any unexpected challenges and disasters⌠Every decision and action made shapes the future of your town.
But even the busiest of bees need a chance to relax! Hop in your car and head into town where you can get to know the eclectic townsfolk, dance like no oneâs watching, beat your high score at the arcade, indulge in a cheeky hotdog, pop a wheelie while riding your bike around, or even high-five a cow (if that's your thing).
In Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key, lead writer Yashichiro Takahashi, who delivered the script for the original Atelier Ryza game, returns to the franchise to deliver an unforgettable third chapter in the Secret series, a chapter that follows fan-favorite alchemist, Reisalin Stout, and her mischievous friends a year after the events of 2021âs Atelier Ryza 2: Lost Legends & the Secret Fairy. The latest summer escapade finds Ryza and friends enjoying their peaceful lives on Kurken Island when they hear news that a mysterious group of islands have appeared in nearby waters. It turns out that these islands, known as Kark Isles, are having a negative effect on their homeland, so Ryza and her friends quickly set out to investigate. But when their investigation leads to an enormous gate deep within strange ruins, Ryza hears a haunting voice in her head that wants to lead her to the âCode of the Universeâ. Who is talking to her and what lies beyond the gate?Continue here to read the full story.
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- Itâs been reported that Russia has recruited Steven Seagal to teach martial arts to its soldiers. Thanks Acleacius.
- Blood, Sweat & Tears- How an Iron Curtain Tour Ruined a Rock Giant.
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- Glasslike orchid species found hiding in plain sight in Japan. Thanks Acleacius.
Science
- Researchers turned superglue into a recyclable, cheap, oil-free plastic alternative. Thanks Acleacius.
- DNA From Beethoven's Hair Reveals a Surprise Almost 200 Years Later. He's 1/16th Cherokee?
- Negativity bias: Why we canât look away from bad news, according to science. If it bleeds, it leads. Thanks Max.
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Welcome to Hope County, Montana, the land of the free and brave, but also the home to a fanatical doomsday cult known as Edenâs Gate. Stand up to cult leader Joseph Seed and his siblings, the Heralds, to spark the fires of resistance and liberate the besieged community.
FIGHT AGAINST A DEADLY CULT
Free Hope County in solo or two-player co-op. Recruit Guns and Fangs for hire to help defeat the cult.
CARVE YOUR OWN PATH
Build your character and choose your adventure in the largest customizable Far Cry game ever!
DYNAMIC TOYS
Take control of iconic muscle cars, ATVs, planes, and a lot more to engage the cult forces in epic fights.
Announced during the Future Games Show: Spring Showcase, the multiplayer tech test is the first time Men of War II has been publicly playable. The test features four multiplayer modes (of seven that will feature in the full game) and five varied maps, in addition to a set of nine single player tutorial missions that will take players from the basics through to advanced gameplay mechanics and systems.Continue here to read the full story.
Players will be able to choose from the 1st Infantry, 1st Tank or 1st Artillery battalion from the Soviet, German and U.S. armies, allowing them to try out over 80 units from the full gameâs total roster of over 300. Each battalion features its own gameplay style and unique strategic opportunities resulting in a deeply rewarding experience that is easy to pick up, but difficult to master. Furthermore, the full game will feature individual battalion customisation and additional unit unlocks via in-game progression, expanding the level of control players have on the battlefield.
Announced just now during the PAX East Digitial Showcase, Boundary revealed the prices of its 3 tiers of game packages for Early Access on April 13th.
âWeâre thrilled to announce to our fans who have been waiting so long, that Boundary is finally ready to be played by you all this April,â said Frank Mingbo Li, Director of Studio at Surgical Scalpels. âWe cannot wait for everyone to see just what weâve been working on these last few years.â
With nearly 500,000 wishlists on Steam, Boundary is a next-generation high-quality competitive FPS that takes place in zero-gravity in the vacuum of space. In Boundary, players team up to take down opposing forces in captivating wide-open outer space arenas. Powered by an EMU suit, players navigate a harsh space atmosphere in orbiting installations where the goal is to engage enemy combatants in a 3-dimensional battlefield. Threats come from all angles and Boundary makes astronautical combat more akin to dogfighting where the angle of attack and position can make the difference between life and death.
Sonic fans, get ready to experience the definitive way to play classic Sonic the Hedgehog titles in one timeless collection! Developed by SEGAÂŽ, Sonic Origins Plus builds off the momentum of Sonic Originsâ˘, the 2022 classic Sonic multi-game collection digitally remastered for current generation platforms, by adding all 12 Sonic Game Gear titles, playable classic Amy in Sonic the Hedgehog 1, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knucklesâ˘, and Sonic CDâ˘, as well as playable Knuckles in Sonic CD.
Sonic Origins Plus is set to release digitally and physically on Sonicâs birthday, June 23, 2023, for $39.99 USD for the entire game on PlayStationÂŽ5, PlayStationÂŽ4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch⢠family of systems and PC. Additionally, players who own Sonic Origins can purchase the Sonic Origins Plus Expansion Pack for $9.99 USD.
Professional mischief-makers Terri Vellmann & Doseone and unprofessional publisher Devolver Digital have revealed SLUDGE LIFE 2 - the grimiest first-person vandalism sim since the first SLUDGE LIFE - will deface PC storefronts with rude words later this year. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the original game will be free to download on Steam through March 30.Continue here to read the full story.
Big Mud is missing - everyone's favorite rapping frog has vanished, and his closest homie Ghost (that's you) is on a mission to find him. Explore a bigger, weirder, gnarlier open world loaded with secrets, weirdos, jokes and, of course, plenty of spots to tag once as you search for the misplaced musician.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure. Embark on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to you. Climb, leap, and sneak your way past dangers or into advantageous spots. Gollum is skillful and sly, and torn by a split personality. It is up to you to decide whether to yield to the darker side of Gollum or trust the kinder gentler hint of SmĂŠagol.Continue here to read the full story.
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Introducing Chess Ultra; the most breathtaking chess game ever made. Experience stunning 4K visuals, seamless online multiplayer, Grandmaster approved AI and full VR compatibility.
Have you just started out on your way in World of Warships? Dip your toes in the water with a Premium battleship and a set of sweet bonuses.
Highlights
- Support for:
- Resident Evil⢠4 Remake
- The Last of Us⢠Part 1
- Additional VulkanÂŽ extensions. Click here for more information.
- Fixed Issues
- Application crash may be observed while playing UNCHARTEDâ˘: Legacy of Thieves Collection on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon⢠RX 6700 XT.
- Application crash may be observed while playing Genshin Impact⢠on some AMD Graphics Products, such as the Radeon⢠RX 6750 XT.
- Corruption may be observed while playing It Takes Two⢠on Radeon⢠RX 7000 series GPUs.
- Connection failure or black screen may be observed using Parsec client with AMD decoder setting.
- The Performance Tuning Stress Test may intermittently lower GPU usage before test completion.
- The Performance Metrics Overlay may intermittently resize across the display on some AMD Graphics Products such as the Radeon⢠RX 6600M.
- The Performance Metrics Overlay may have some missing units when enabled, or situationally become truncated after changing display scaling settings.
Led by industry veterans Stephen Kick and Larry Kuperman, Night Dive is a full service development and publishing company with expertise in restoring, optimizing, and publishing classic video games. Night Dive has published over 100 titles and has garnered critical acclaim for their releases of seminal industry and fan-favorite titles including System Shock, Doom 64, and Quake.
Night Diveâs most recent project is a remastered version of classic FPS game System Shock, which is one of the most-anticipated retro releases of 2023. System Shock is now available for pre-order on Steam, GOG and Epic Games.
A key to the success of Night Dive is their proprietary KEX engine that makes classic games playable on modern hardware and gives the studio the ability to enhance and improve upon the original to meet the expectations of contemporary players. The studioâs reputation and deep industry knowledge have made them a go-to partner for some of the largest names in gaming and media and allowed them to develop a diversified portfolio of titles.
The latest Game Ready Driver also includes Game Ready optimizations for the technology preview of Cyberpunk 2077âs Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode, and includes support for Deceive Inc.âs DLSS 2-enhanced release, Forza Horizon 5 âs DLSS 3 update, The Last of Us Part Iâs launch with DLSS 2, Smalland: Survive the Wilds DLSS 2-enhanced Early Access release, and Resident Evil 4.Continue here to read the full story.
When the Diablo IV open beta goes live, GeForce Gamers will get a DLSS 2 performance upgrade. And when Diablo IV launches June 6th, GeForce RTX 40 Series gamers can activate DLSS 3 for even faster performance in the highly anticipated title.
Game Ready for the Technology Preview of Cyberpunk 2077âs Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode
This is the driver to use for the best experience in the technology preview of Cyberpunk 2077âs Ray Tracing: Overdrive Mode that enhances the gameâs already-incredible visuals with full ray tracing, otherwise known as path tracing.
Welcome to Bricklandia, home of a massive open-world LEGOÂŽ driving adventure. Race anywhere, play with anyone, build your dream rides, and defeat a cast of wacky racing rivals for the coveted Sky Trophy!Continue here to read the full story.
In LEGO 2K Drive, your awesome transforming vehicles give you the freedom to speed seamlessly across riveting racetracks, off-road terrain, and open waters. Get behind the wheel and gear up for tons of open-world exploration and thrilling races! Take on the exciting Story mode, jump into a single race or Cup Series tournaments, and let loose in off-the-wall minigames. Master the arts of drifting, boosting, and using power-ups to claim victory!
The 23rd Annual Game Developers Choice Awards winners are:
- Best Debut
Stray (BlueTwelve Studio/Annapurna Interactive)- Best Visual Art
Elden Ring (FromSoftware Inc./Bandai Namco Entertainment)- Best Audio
God of War RagnarĂśk (Santa Monica Studio/Sony Interactive Entertainment)- Best Narrative
Pentiment (Obsidian Entertainment/Xbox Game Studios)- Social Impact Award
Citizen Sleeper (Jump Over The Age/Fellow Traveller)- Innovation Award
IMMORTALITY (Half Mermaid Productions)- Best Technology
God of War RagnarĂśk (Santa Monica Studio/Sony Interactive Entertainment)- Best Design
Elden Ring (FromSoftware Inc./Bandai Namco Entertainment)- Audience Award
God of War RagnarĂśk (Santa Monica Studio/Sony Interactive Entertainment)- Game of the Year
Elden Ring (FromSoftware Inc./Bandai Namco Entertainment)- Pioneer Award
Mabel Addis- Lifetime Achievement Award
John Romero
Horror-themed fighting game Omen of Sorrow is now available for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Steam! Xbox versions will also receive the same content as a free update, including revamped story mode and cross-platform online play.Continue here to read the full story.
Omen of Sorrow is a traditional 4-button fighting game featuring monsters of classic horror and literature, powered by Unreal Engine 4 and presented in 2.5D cinematic style. The previously downloadable fan-favorite bloody countess ErzsĂŠbet joins the main roster, alongside a massive blood dragon at her command.
Operation Sunstorm will have players battling it out in the heart of Japan as they expertly navigate the open shopping strips, narrow alleyways, and side streets of Tokyoâs urban landscape to gain tactical advantages and achieve victory. This new installment adds to World War 3âs ever-expanding warfront where players face-off in team-based skirmishes by fighting on the ground, driving tanks and vehicles, utilizing drones to survey the battlefield, and calling in tactical strikes for maximum damage. Up to 40 players can battle in two core game modes, Tactical Ops and Deathmatch, with matches fought on a range of stunning, realistic maps.Continue here to read the full story.
NEW GAME MODE: FUBAR
Introducing a new take on Tactical Ops that focuses on infantry battles, with limited vehicles available. Take arms and fight to seize or defend six bleeding capture points in heart-pounding 20 v 20 skirmishes . This new mode is now a permanent addition to World War 3 and features infantry trucks and the new revive mechanic , so players can keep their teammates in the fight if theyâre down but not yet out.
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- Domino's eight-year foray into Italy ends in liquidation. Bad news for Olive Garden.
- Trapdoor spider- New giant species found in Australia.
- Nigeria organ harvesting plot: Senator found guilty, UK court rules. Wow, Nigerian senators even sketchier than the princes.
Science
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- Novel Drug Makes Mice Skinny Even on Sugary, Fatty Diet.
- Few People Seem to Find Real Joy in JOMO.
- Why do animals living with humans evolve such similar features? A new theory could explain 'domestication syndrome.' Thanks Acleacius.
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