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The Epic Games Store now
offers RiME
as their newest free game, as they've increased the frequency of their freebies
to once a week during their big sale. This will remain free until May 30th, when
City of Brass will take its place. With no particular RiME or reason,
here are the details on this puzzle/adventure game from Tequila Works: Play
as a young boy who has awakened on a mysterious island after a torrential storm.
You see wild animals, long-forgotten ruins and a massive tower that beckons you
to come closer. Armed with your wits and a will to overcome—and the guidance of
a helpful fox—you must explore the enigmatic island, reach the tower's peak, and
unlock its closely guarded secrets.
There's another freebie on the Humble Store where they are offering a
free copy of Jalopy
to those who subscribe to their Humble Bundle newsletter. The offer stands for
the next two days, and you are also eligible for the free game if you are
already subscribed. For those not satisfied to play the DRM-free version, they
are also providing a coupon code that allows you to buy the game from Steam
for $1.00 USD. They offer this trailer with a
look at the game, along with the following details: Navigate miles and
miles of tyre changing, fuel burning, carburettor busting, mud clattering
terrain, through night and day, rain and shine. Adapt to whatever the
procedurally generated world of Jalopy can throw at you.
Upgrade, maintain and care for your Laika 601 Deluxe motor vehicle. Keep close
attention to everything from the state of your tyres, the condition of your
engine and even the space in your trunk. Repair each aspect of your scrappy
little car and install unique upgrades to deal with the changing world.
Everything from cargo weight to the condition of your carburettor will determine
how your car performs on the open road.
The rise of capitalism brings an economical conundrum. Scavenge for scraps to
make a small return of investment, or become a baron of the open road and
smuggle contraband under the eyes of border patrols to make a sizable profit.
Developer Greg Pryjmachuk worked on the Formula 1 franchise from 2009 through to
2014. In late 2014, Greg began work on this new driving simulation featuring the
fictional Laika 601 Deluxe car; reminiscent of the East German “Trabbie”, it
will need much love and care to keep it going on this memorable road
trip!
Continue here to read the full story.
Private Division and Panache Digital Games
announce an August 27th release date for the Windows edition of
Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey, the upcoming first project from Panache,
the studio cofounded by former Assassin's Creed designer Patrice Désilets. This
will be an Epic Games Store exclusive for the first year, and the game will also
launch for consoles in December. Here's a bit: In Ancestors: The
Humankind Odyssey, players are challenged to survive and evolve in the harsh yet
beautiful land of Africa spanning from ten million to two million years ago. As
humankind’s primate predecessors, players explore Neogene Africa, expand their
territory, and evolve to advance their clan from one generation to the next in
order to survive in this innovative take on the open world survival genre. The
game and its mechanics rely on evolution, discovery, and survival as players
traverse a variety of terrain and environments, encounter various predators, and
learn new abilities to pass along to the next generation of their clan.
“Our goal for Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is to provide an experience no
player has ever lived before,” said Patrice Désilets, Co-Founder and Creative
Director of Panache Digital Games. “Our small team is creating an ambitious and
immersive game with a unique setting that will captivate gamers of all types,
and we look forward to players exploring our world later this year.”
GamesRadar+ reports that Dead Island 2 is still in the works,
following a similar story from last year
and another similar story from two years before
that. Developer YAGER was taken off the project
in 2015, and the game has been in
undead limbo ever since. Now word is that THQ Nordic CEO Lars Wingefors says
that Dead Island 2 is still "being worked on," and we should "stay tuned."
BATTALION 1944 is now available for Windows
on Steam,
offering a classic first-person shooter with a five-on-five MOBA flavor. This
news post has the
elevator pitch: "Battalion recaptures the core of classic competitive shooters &
refines the ‘classic’ FPS feel for the next generation. Focusing on 5v5 infantry
combat, where precise flick shots with your Kar98, covering fire with your
Thompson and fluid movement are key to clutching every round for your team."
Here's a description: Battalion recaptures the core of classic competitive
shooters & refines the ‘classic’ FPS feel for the next generation. Focusing on
5v5 infantry combat, where precise flick shots with your Kar98, covering fire
with your Thompson and fluid movement are key to clutching every round for your
team.
KEY FEATURES:
FACEIT – The Highest Level Of Competition
Battalion 1944 is the first game to integrate FACEIT’s competitive toolset
directly into the game. FACEITs world-renowned skill-based competitive
matchmaking, tournaments, rankings & leaderboards power competition within
Battalion 1944.
5v5 Wartide – FACEIT Ranked
A 5v5 Attack/Defend scenario in which the first team to win 16 rounds goes home
victorious. Perfect your tactics, sprint timings, and when to aim down sights in
this highly competitive game mode. Every life matters and every round counts.
Continue here to read the full story.
Anyone who says that Pathologic 2 isn't out yet must be a pathological liar, as
the Windows survival sequel is now available on
GOG.com and
Steam. The release comes with
this launch trailer
which offers a look at the game. Here's its official description:
Pathologic 2 is a narrative-driven dramatic thriller about fighting a
deadly outbreak in a secluded rural town. The town is dying. Face the realities
of a collapsing society as you make difficult choices in seemingly lose-lose
situations. The plague isn’t just a disease. You can’t save everyone.
The plague is devouring the town. The chief local healer is dead, and you are
now to take his place. You’ll have to look for unexpected allies. The local kids
are hiding something. Try playing by their rules.
You only have 12 days.
- 12 days in an odd town ravaged by a deadly
disease.
- Time is of the essence: if you don’t manage it
carefully, it’ll simply run out. You’ll have to choose how to spend the
priceless minutes you have.
- Survival thriller. You’ll have to manage your
bodily functions, offsetting hunger, thirst, exhaustion, and so on. It
doesn’t boil down to scavenging resources. Surviving on your own is hard;
you’ll have to win over allies.
- An uphill battle. Managing your bodily parameters
may seem bearable at first, and as time goes by, it becomes harder and
harder. Your own body is only waiting for an opportunity to give up and
betray you. Things are changing from bad to worse and the odds are stacked
against you.
- A duel with an enemy you can’t kill. Your main foe
is the plague itself, an incorporeal and malevolent entity that you have to
defeat… without having the means to. It’s more powerful and more treacherous
than you can imagine.
- Loot, murder, mug, steal, barter, beg… or don’t.
You need resources to survive, and it’s up to you how to obtain them.
- The fights are short, ungraceful, and vicious.
They’re not always lethal though. Many people—yourself included—would prefer
to exchange their wallet for their life.
Continue here to read the full story.
Early Access to Conglomerate 451 is now underway
on Steam,
offering a first crack at this first-person dungeon crawler RPG for Windows.
Publisher 1C Company and developer RuneHeads offer
this trailer with a
look at the game, which carries a 10% launch discount for the next week. Here's
more on the game, which is expected to go into full release before the end of
this year: Set in a city overrun with corrupt corporations, assemble a
squad of cloned agents in a bid to restore order to sector 451. From altering
your agents’ DNA and installing ability-granting neural implants, to equipping
them with powerful cyberlimbs and literally hacking the world around you
mid-conflict, you’ll need to take every advantage you can get. Not only will
agents lost in battle lose all their previous progress, starting again as a
fresh clone, but even basic wounds can have a lasting impact on your agents,
evolving into permanent disadvantages.
Key Features:
- Classic dungeon crawling - Face your
enemies in a cyberpunk take on classic, turn-based dungeon crawling gameplay
by choosing the best strategy, taking advantage of their weak points and
making the most out of your agents' skills
- Manage your resources - Make use of your
own personal R&D department to research advanced technology, unlocking new
features, powers and options for progression
- More than just body mods - In addition to
upgrading weapon and armor proficiencies, augment your body with
interchangeable cyber implants that completely change your agent’s skills
and utility
- Pain and Trauma system - Even the smallest
wounds can have a lasting impact. By taking damage in combat, agents risk
generating permanent Traumas that will follow them between missions
- Procedural cyber dungeons - Experience the dungeon
crawling you love, mixed with future technology as you take on
procedurally-generated dungeons and missions
- If you die in the game... - Each mission
could be your last thanks to agent permadeath. Consider every move, because
if an agent dies in battle, they will be lost forever
- Hack the world - Enter cyberspace
mid-mission and hack your way ahead of the competition to get crucial intel
and give yourself the advantage
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A new faction trailer
from SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest introduces the Dwarves from the upcoming RTS/RPG
expansion. This comes along with a helpful primer on this faction and the add-on
itself: The Dwarves! Masterful builders, legendary blacksmiths, seasoned
warriors and the most stubborn folks you'll ever meet are making their way into
SpellForce 3. With the Soul Harvest expansion, two more playable factions will
boost the ranks of the RTS smash hit. Watch the new faction trailer and pick a
side! The stand-alone expansion SpellForce 3: Soul Harvest will launch on May
28th, 2019 on PC for an SRP of $24.99 | £19.99 | €24.99!
Features:
- Build distinct heroes through various options and
combinations on a skilltree
- Lead your army to victory in a reworked
sector-based RTS system
- Use unique mechanics of your army units to win
epic battles
- Use flying units for even more advance tactics
- Epic fantasy soundtrack and bleeding edge top down
graphics
Multiplayer Features:
- Each faction has two unique heroes that compliment
individual play styles
- A modern multiplayer lobby will allow easier
matchmaking and ranked play
- Create your own maps with the powerful modding
tools.
New features compared to SpellForce 3:
- All-New Campaign: Featuring new storyline with
over 20 hours of content
- All-New abilities and skilltrees for even more
diverse heroes
- All-New RTS Gameplay: Sector-based system with a
focus on global resource distribution and unique faction mechanic
- Unique mechanics and unique unit kits make the
races feel very diverse and offer replay-value in the campaign
- Flying units allow more tactical elements
- New factions: Dwarves and Dark Elves
- Overhauled UI makes the game more pleasant to look
at and more readable
Continue here to read the full story.
Link of the Day:
Star
Trek: Picard.
Total War: THREE KINGDOMS is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux
on
Steam, offering the new installment in Creative Assembly's long-running
strategy series. This Liu
Bei Launch Trailer for the game was released last week, and there's a launch
day live stream that's currently
underway on YouTube.
The release is announced in
this post, which shows that the Yellow Turban Rebellion DLC will be free to
those who purchase the game within the first week of release. Here's word on
this chance to unite ancient China under your presumably benevolent rule:
This beautiful but fractured land calls out for a new emperor and a new way
of life. Unite China under your rule, forge the next great dynasty, and build a
legacy that will last through the ages.
Choose from a cast of 12 legendary Warlords and conquer the realm. Recruit
heroic characters to aide your cause and dominate your enemies on military,
technological, political, and economic fronts.
Will you build powerful friendships, form brotherly alliances, and earn the
respect of your many foes? Or would you rather commit acts of treachery, inflict
heart-wrenching betrayals, and become a master of grand political intrigue?
Your legend is yet to be written, but one thing is certain: glorious conquest
awaits.
ANCIENT CHINA RECREATED
Discover Three Kingdoms China, a land of breath-taking natural beauty. Battle
across lush subtropics, arid deserts and snow-capped mountains. Marvel at
legendary landmarks like the Great Wall of China and the Yangtze River. Explore
the length and breadth of ancient China as you restore harmony to its embattled
landscape.
CHINA’S GREATEST LEGENDS
Forge a new empire as one of 12 legendary Warlords drawn from China’s celebrated
historical epic, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Peerless commanders,
powerful warriors and eminent statesmen, these characters each have a unique
playstyle and objectives. Recruit an epic supporting cast of heroes to command
your armies, govern your provinces and strengthen your growing empire.
Characters are the beating heart of the game, and China’s very future will be
shaped by its champions.
Continue here to read the full story.
Funcom announces Seed of Evil, an expansion for
Mutant Year Zero: Road to
Eden that will come to The Bearded Ladies' tactical adventure game
on Steam on July 30th. Preorders should start later today, and there will
also be a new Digital Deluxe Edition that bundles the game and the add-on. They promise "Hours of gameplay, new locations to visit and a new leading
character," showing off what to expect in
this bizarre trailer.
Here's more of the plan: The turn-based tactical adventure game Mutant
Year Zero: Road to Eden received critical acclaim for its gameplay, artwork and
captivating characters. Set in post-apocalyptic Sweden, the player controls a
group of mutants searching through the ruins of civilization for salvation or
simply something to eat. Using a mixture of stealth and combat strategy, while
evolving your characters through a series of interesting mutations, is paramount
to overcoming the evil that is threatening to eradicate what is left of decent
society.
A new menace is looming in the expansion. Powerful and ominous roots have
emerged and seem to be taking control over the minds of friends and foes alike.
Fortunately, a new hero has arrived, and players can now add Big Khan the moose
to their squad of mutants. He is not only skilled at landing critical hits but
comes with the unique mutations Ground Pound and Flame Puke, giving the option
to apply a more diverse playstyle in order to succeed.
Continue here to read the full story.
Kite Games and Assemble Entertainment announce the release of S.W.I.N.E. HD
Remaster for Windows on
GOG.com and
Steam,
with the latter (but not the former) offering a 15% launch discount. This
updates this anthropomorphic RTS game to allow it to go hog wild on modern
systems, as shown off in the
release trailer.
Here's word on what's new and what's familiar in this release: S.W.I.N.E.
HD Remaster ain’t your momma’s RTS — it’s packed full of high-octane battles,
explosive competition, and a dynamite sense of humor sure to send you home
squealing!
Key features of S.W.I.N.E HD Remaster include:
- Remastered graphics: S.W.I.N.E HD Remaster
boasts a redesigned interface reworked for the 16:9 aspect ratio, along with
detailed unit textures and extended graphics features. Anti-aliasing,
v-sync, screen selection, and full-screen mode are now available,
modernizing the game’s visual elements and letting you see all the awesome
battlefield action
- Improved game experience: Tons of bug
fixes, extended zoom, improved unit ordering, and plenty of other updates
bring the game into the modern age
- Multiplayer is back: Travel back to the
good old days with your friends and play this unique landmark of a game
either online or via your local network
On July 26, the Republic of the Pigs was overthrown by General Iron Tusk.
After dealing with the remaining Republican loyalist forces in his territory,
Tusk turned his attention to the neighboring nation of Carrotland, home of the
Rabbits. The Rabbits worked out their strategy, too; and now the two species
need to find a capable officer who can lead their operations.
S.W.I.N.E. HD Remaster features numerous improvements and visual enhancements,
such as an integrated language selection, a polished UI, and improved unit
ordering for a smoother gameplay experience. The remastered version also
features the original 2001 S.W.I.N.E. soundtrack, an artbook with previously
unreleased concept art, and a developer documentary detailing the process behind
the recreation of the beloved classic. Developer Kite Games have worked with
fans to extensively modernize the game to bring big, beautiful bunny-blasting,
pig-punching battles to PC. For more information, visit
https://swinethegame.com.
Continue here to read the full story.
A new
ADF-11F Raven Set on Steam offers a new aircraft DLC for the Windows edition
of ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES
UNKNOWN, their aerial combat game. You can see this plane take flight in
this trailer. Here's
more on the Raven and the other additions in this release: ACE COMBAT
fans, you have updated orders to report direct to the PlayStation™ Store,
Microsoft® Store, or STEAM® for additions to your aircraft fleet with the
arrival of the ADF-11F Raven, new deployable weapons with the UAV, and new
aircraft skins with the F22A Mobius skin. The ACE COMBAT franchise has always
presented cutting edge aircraft and weaponry and ACE COMBAT 7: Skies Unknown
continues this tradition with today’s DLC #1 package.
Continue here to read the full story.
Mechanic Miner is now available in Early Access for Windows
on Steam,
offering a physics-based action/adventure carrying a 15% launch discount. This features stylized 8-bit graphics,
which can be seen in the
launch trailer. "In my spare time I began working on a game about
engineering… this was seven years ago and it turns out I haven’t been able to
stop!" said Finn Nielsen, Game Director and programmer at Hello John. "The team
and I wanted to create an authentic world where players can make real, working
machines. Once we put out a closed alpha an exceptional community grew around
the game that helped us develop it so much. We look forward to the players
enjoying the game that we have made with this amazing community." Here are the
details on the game: Mechanic Miner is sandbox builder where you
construct crazy steam-powered machines, collect resources and acquire new
technologies to help you survive a hostile alien planet. Limited only by your
imagination; create a fleet of steampunk machines ranging from submarines, air
balloons or spiderbots to traverse deadly terrain, protect you from the elements
and survive encounters with malformed monstrosities.
Take part in the adventure in Story mode, where procedural environments ensure
each run feels different. Tick off the challenges, scour the environments for
resources, mine, fight, and research new technologies to prevail. With over 50
physically-simulated building parts (and more to come), player creations will be
as varied as the challenges they face. Your imagination and your ability to
source the required components will be the key to your survival.
Continue here to read the full story.
A new Clan trailer
from Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 introduces the Ventrue, not
to be confused with the instrumental band, the Ventures. The
cinematic clip shows off some non-biting violence from this faction, which is
described in detail in this
post. Here's a bit of trivia related to the trailer: It is extremely
unlikely you will set off a pool of gasoline with a cigarette like that. The
more you know. Here's the description of the video: Historically, Seattle
has been the site of many industrial booms, and of course, the Ventrue have been
there to capitalize on its fortunes. As more and more billion-dollar
corporations shape the local and global landscape, enterprising Ventrue have
entrenched themselves in the businesses of the 21st century, paving the way for
a prosperous future for their clan… and making enemies of the residents who
preferred the way things used to be.
Continue here to read the full story.
- AMD Radeon VII Linux Performance vs. NVIDIA Gaming On Ubuntu on
Phoronix.
- E-reader Roundup on
Ars Technica.
- Fractal Design Prisma AL-12 RGB Fan on
Modders-Inc.
- PDP LVL50 Gaming Headset on
IGN.
- PNY Elite 512GB microSD on
TweakTown.
- SECUREDATA SECURE USB KP 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive on
Nikk Tech.
- Thermaltake Level 20 RGB Titanium Edition Keyboard on
Overclocked Inside.
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Smartphone on
Tech
ARP.
Here's a new Terminator:
Dark Fate Teaser Trailer. This capturing my interest makes me feel guilty,
as I recognize this is part of the problem with geeky fandom. Sci-fi fans like
myself are too willing to stick with endless attempts at sequels to properties
after one or two good movies. The Predator, Aliens, Star Wars,
Robocop... the list goes on. There have already been three disappointing
Terminator sequels after two great movies, so if this one turns out to be
good, the series will at least be 50/50. But this probably just confirms that
not every good movie needs to become a franchise. At least from a story
standpoint. I understand that corporations have to corporate. I don't really
have a solution to offer though, as the heart wants what the heart wants. As I
write about this, I have to admit to myself that I'll probably go to the theater
to see Star Wars episode IX, knowing in advance there's an incredible chance
I'll find it disappointing. I feel so used.
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