A NieR Series Tweet announces NieR Replicant is in the works for PC and consoles, offering upgrading the upgraded version of NieR that was released for PS3 in Japan. The tweet includes a video referring to this as version 1.22474487139 of the action/RPG which points to this page, but that just replicates the clip for now. Here's the description of the clip reminding us this 10 year-old game features a story torn from today's headlines:

In the year of the 10th anniversary of NieR, we are announcing that the cult classic third-person action-RPG NieR Replicant, is to be rebuilt for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC (STEAM) as NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

NieR Replicant is the prequel of the critically acclaimed success NieR:Automata.

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... invites players into a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease - a quest which will in turn make them question everything.

Developed in collaboration with Toylogic, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... brings together an all-star team including acclaimed director, YOKO TARO (Drakengard / NieR:Automata), composer Keiichi Okabe (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NieR:Automata), and producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST X / NieR:Automata).

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A new #PlayApartTogether Campaign is coming as the game industry unites to help the battle against COVID-19. Here's word:

Today, the global and far-reaching games industry agreed to disseminate key messages from the World Health Organization to help slow the spread of COVID-19. To promote these messages, 18 game industry leaders in the interactive entertainment space have launched #PlayApartTogether, an initiative that encourages their vast network of users to follow the WHO’s health guidelines—including physical distancing, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette and other powerful preventive actions people can take to fight COVID-19.

By bringing special events, exclusives, activities, rewards and inspiration to some of the most popular games in the world, #PlayApartTogether encourages users to adopt best practices for the sake of their own health and that of their families and communities. By incorporating COVID-19 self-protection messages into games, the industry is telling the world: “Wherever you are, whatever game you play, you can make a difference.” Joining the program are:

Activision Blizzard	Kabam	Snap Games
Amazon Appstore	Maysalward	Twitch
Big Fish Games	Playtika	Unity
Dirtybit	Pocket Gems	Wooga
Glu Mobile	Riot Games	YouTube Gaming
Jam City	SciPlay	Zynga

Follow the hashtag #PlayApartTogether on social media for ongoing updates and details.

This post on Reddit has what are purported to be datamined details on Activision's next CoD remake, saying this will be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered. Wccftech notes a tweet from TheGamingRevolution saying this is coming as soon as tomorrow: "I just spoke to @Okami13_, and according to him, Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is releasing next Monday on the 30th of March!" This tweet mentioned on Eurogamer says this will not include multiplayer, as those maps will be added to the new Modern Warfare to avoid fracturing the user base: "To be clear.. it won't be a direct remaster of the multiplayer ☹️ Instead they're taking the maps and adding them to MW 2019 so as to not split the community again. Just heard this within the last week and I'm letting you guys know now." Charlie INTEL recaps the rumors on this topic:

This is the latest reference and hint to a Campaign Remastered happening. The rumors have been around since 2018, with CharlieIntel first to report that the remaster would be campaign only in March 2018. Since then, both EU ratings board PEGI and South Korea ratings board have rated ‘Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered,’ but Activision has yet to officially announce it.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered: Purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered and receive the Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle OR Purchase the Ghost Pack: Oil Rig Bundle to receive Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

In addition, data miners have found a new Ghost Oil Rig bundle that has Modern Warfare 2’s OG Ghost design in-game. This bundle is set to include both the MW2 Campaign Remastered alongside the OG Ghost Skin. The price is listed at 10,000 CoD Points, but we believe that is a place holder.

This video has details on how to play Half-Life: Alyx without a VR headset, offering instructions and links to download the files this requires (thanks VGC). This seems to use the same debug files seen in our first look at Valve's new shooter being played with a mouse and keyboard, which we've been warned is far from the best way to experience it. Since this seems to use leaked version of Valve files, it may end up being foxed at some point. But maybe not either, as Valve's Robin Walker recently indicated they think a mod to play the game on a flat monitor is inevitable. Continue here to read the full story.

Here's the list of the bestselling titles on Steam for last week:

1. DOOM Eternal
2. Half-Life: Alyx
3. Grand Theft Auto V
4. Valve Index VR Kit
5. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Game of the Year Edition
6. Last Oasis
7. Monster Hunter World: Iceborne
8. DOOM Eternal
9. Divinity: Original Sin 2 - Definitive Edition
10. RESIDENT EVIL 3

• DOOM Eternal - Rip & Tear in Third Person Mode. Thanks PC Gamer.

• Three-time Indy 500 winner Franchitti scores victory in racing legends esports race.

• Predator Hunting Grounds PC Screenshots on Epic-Max Settings - DSOGaming.

• NieR Re[in]carnation announced for iOS, Android.

Thanks Neutronbeam.

• UK broadband providers lift data caps during coronavirus crisis.
• Coronavirus: YouTube stars urge fans to stay at home.
• Facebook Says Post Proposing COVID-19 Infection Parties Doesn’t Violate Its Policies. Thanks Acleacius.
• Twitter removes Giuliani tweet containing coronavirus misinformation.
• Syfy's Vagrant Queen Premiere Episode Is on YouTube Now.
• How to Clear Cache and Cookies in Chrome.
• Dropbox beta for Mac can finally sync your desktop.

Thanks Neutronbeam.

• Next-gen Ryzen mobile outperforms desktop hardware in online benchmarks.
• Intel Core i9-10900K leak hints that the CPU is ready to lead the charge against Ryzen 3000.
• This Was A MASSIVE Mistake - I Broke A $1000 Motherboard - Hardware Canucks.
• 14 Apps and Tools to Stave Off Cabin Fever.
• Windows 10 productivity tips: Work smarter, not harder.
• How to Use Your TV as a Computer Monitor.
• How to Open the Registry Editor on Windows 10.
• AIO Water Cooling Conversion Tutorial.
• Elizabeth Warren for President open-sources its 2020 campaign tech.

• Half-Life: Alyx Review - TechSpot.

• Corsair A500 High Performance Dual Fan CPU Air Cooler Review - TweakTown.
• Dell XPS 13 review- Tiny tweaks to a long-time favorite - CNET. Thanks Neutronbeam.

• Coronavirus lockdowns have lots of people playing video games…
• Exploring Doom Eternal's hidden noclip mode…

We are not usually so trendy, but MrsBlue and I started watching Tiger King on Netflix. It is quite easy to see why this went viral so quickly. It is a pretty amazing train-wreck and it's basically impossible to look away. It's a short series, so I'm pretty sure we'll finish it today. Roar!

Tiger Links
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.

Link of the Day

• You can help make this Lego 3Dfx Voodoo 3D graphics card a reality.
• Tired of rewatching Fleabag? Here are 30 TV hidden gems to stream. Thanks RedEye9.

Stories

• Walmart Reports Increased Sales In Tops, Not Bottoms, As More People Telework. Thanks RedEye9.

Image

• Cannot Unsee — Be Like Kilo Ren.

Media

• Samurai & Shogun (Rick and Morty).
• Breaking Bad Coronavirus Parody - "Walter Wipe."
• Astronaut Chris Hadfield Reviews Space Movies, from 'Gravity' to 'Interstellar.'

Follow-up

• Condom shortage looms after coronavirus lockdown shuts world's top producer. Thanks Max.

The Funnies

• Respawning in Warzone – Arcade Rage.