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Thursday, Dec 24, 2015 Christmas Eve

Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition for Linux & OS X

Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition on Steam has been further enhanced, as the OS X and SteamOS editions of Larian's RPG remake are now available. These are free to those who already own the game, and for those who don't, it's currently on sale for 33% off as an enticement. This post has all the details:
Have you been waiting, controller in hand, to dive into Rivellon on your Steam Box? Well now you can! As of today, Divinity: Original Sin - Enhanced Edition is available for Mac, Linux, and SteamOS, opening up the world of Rivellon to a new wave of Source Hunters.

We took the opportunity to update the PC version so that it’s in synch with the Mac & Linux version and we also fixed a number of stability issues reported by players.

Let us know what you think on Twitter at @LarianStudios, and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/larianstudios for all the latest news on the Enhanced Edition and Divinity: Original Sin 2!

And happy holidays!

Escape from Tarkov Trailer; Beta Signups

There's a new trailer from Escape from Tarkov on the official website for Battlestate Games' upcoming MMOG, offering a sneak peek at its inventory and looting systems. Here's a rundown on what we see in the clip, including word they are accepting applications for closed beta testing next year:
The developers from Battlestate Games, a Russian game studio, have released the hot new video with gameplay of their online game. The video is set in the outskirts of the Tarkov city, in one of the chemical plant's dorms that is now being used as a staging post by local raiders. At this location, characters of Escape from Tarkov can encounter Scavs, who have made the place their headquarters and are unlikely to welcome surprise guests. The video showcases inventory management, partial weapon tweaking, search for items, and investigation of the player's surroundings.

More info on Escape from Tarkov can be found at the game's official page: http://www.escapefromtarkov.com/

Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore story-driven MMO which combines the elements of FPS/TPS and RPG. The events take place in the Russian city of Tarkov, which has been sealed of by roadblocks and sunk into the chaos of local warfare between private miltray companies. The extreme conditions combat simulator employs a number of custom system modules to create an incredibly immersive gameplay and make players feel the reality of what is happening in the game. The closed beta-testing of Escape from Tarkov is planned for 2016. Sign up on the official project page at http://www.escapefromtarkov.com/
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Christmas Eve Previews

Hardware Reviews

Out of the Blue

Happy Christmas Eve to all who are celebrating, and happy December 24th to those who aren't. If you are gathering with family and/or friends, here's hoping you have a wonderful time, and that everyone gets to and from their various destinations safely.

R.I.P.: Larry Berke, A Prominent Figure In Golden Age Of Videogames, Dies At 90.

Links: Thanks Ant and Acleacius.
Play: A Christmas Blackout.
Monkey Go Happy Elves.
Link: The First Order Is Far More Frightening Than the Empire. Thanks JDreyer.
Story: Idaho lunch lady fired for giving student free lunch. No such thing.
Images: You win this time, scooter-riding cow.
Media: 10 Movies That Stole Their Props From Other Films. Thanks nin.
Astounding quadcopter aerobatics through abandoned ruins.
Burglars Just Want Tacos!.
Follow-up: Martin Shkreli’s other pharma company is dramatically collapsing.
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