Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

TIME Magazine Top 10 Games of 2016 Craft, battle, and quest your way through Crashlands, a story-driven Crafting ARPG overflowing with sass!

It’s 1968 and after years of combat in Vietnam, Lincoln Clay knows this truth: family isn’t who you’re born with, it’s who you die for. Now back home in New Bordeaux, Lincoln is set on escaping a criminal past. But when his surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and wiped out by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family on the ashes of the old and blazes a path of military-grade revenge through those responsible. Intense gun fights, visceral hand-to-hand combat, white knuckle driving and street smarts will all be needed. But with the right crew, tough decisions and some dirty hands, it’s possible to make it to the top of the city's underworld.

Squad is a large scale combined arms multiplayer first-person shooter emphasizing combat realism through communication, team play, emphasizing strong squad cohesion mechanics as well as larger-scale coordination, tactics, and planning.

It features large open maps, vehicle-based combined arms gameplay, and player-constructed bases to create a heart-thumping, visceral gaming experience with split-second decision-making in real-world scale firefights.

One of the most iconic, blockbuster video game story experiences in gaming entertainment history is now available for Xbox One and PC. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® 2 Campaign Remastered is a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single player experience that includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console; and, additionally, uncapped framerate as well as ultrawide monitor support on PC via Blizzard Entertainment’s Battle.net® platform.

Players who purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered will also receive, Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including the UDT Ghost Operator skin inspired by the ‘The Only Easy Day…Was Yesterday’ campaign level that featured an action-packed hostage rescue attempt from an oil rig in in the arctic. Alongside the Ghost Operator skin, players will also receive two weapon blueprints, a weapon charm, new finishing move, voice quip, animated calling card, emblem and two Battle Pass tier skips all for immediate access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the recently released Call of Duty: Warzone*.

The Earth turned into thousands of floating islands. In the new world, you must fight Kain's Falcons - bandits, who raided your home - as well as the mysterious swarm, hidden in the depths of the Black Skylands.

With your trusty hook, a jetpack, and a ship, explore the beautiful open world in search for revenge against those who wronged your family.

Mayhem in Single Valley is a crazy adventure platformer full of plot twists, physics puzzles, and radioactive squirrels. This is the first day of the Apocalypse in a small town - and it's all because of a young boy named Jack. Now he has the weirdest adventure of his life - and you are invited to join.

Living in a small town is hard. Especially when you have family problems, crazed animals ate your neighbors and everybody blames you for the apocalypse. This is how the day starts for Jack, not so lucky guy.

From now until May 21, testers are able to play through the first two chapters of Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, thereby experiencing the beginning of their epic adventure. The alpha allows fans to try out six new classes (each with a plethora of archetypes) and two prestige classes alongside the full roster featured in Pathfinder: Kingmaker. This version also includes 10 new companions and gives players the opportunity to take their first steps toward one of six Mythic Paths (eight will be available once the full game launches next year).

Features that were backed as Kickstarter stretch goals have also made their way into the alpha build, including mounted combat, increased reactivity for companions and a meeting with a new companion named Woljif Jefto. Fans should note that these features have not been completed and will be improved upon in the future. Additionally, some content may be missing or replaced in later builds. For instance, romances, Crusade Commander features, and the Locust Swarm and Golden Dragon Mythic Paths are absent, and the alpha’s UI has not been updated. Owlcat Games encourages testers to report the bugs and glitches they encounter via a survey.

Deathtrap Dungeon is an interactive video realisation of Ian Livingstone's multi-million selling classic gamebook starring Eddie Marsan (Fast & Furious presents Hobbes & Shaw, Deadpool 2, Atomic Blonde) as narrator.

Presented in a similar way to the BBC's Jackanory/Bedtime Stories, or Jim Henson's Storyteller series, the game features nearly 5 hours of video and takes the player through the devious labyrinth of Baron Sukumvit, full of tricks, traps and loathsome monsters on a quest to escape the dungeon.

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• CALL OF DUTY- MODERN WARFARE AND WARZONE PATCH NOTES - APRIL 30th, 2020.

• The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes, Launch Teaser.
• F1 2020 First Look - Circuit Zandvoort.
• Mack Anthem is joining American Truck Simulator.
• Taking Minecraft to its LOWEST in 2020.
• The temptation of loot in Tarkov - Seduction.
• 🎵Luigi's Lament 🎵.

• Heroes of the Storm AMA - April 30, 2020 - Reddit.

• Dota 2's International Delayed, Likely Until 2021.
• SCS Software's blog: Trucks World Cup 2020.
• Serena Williams, Gigi Hadid, and Seal are playing in a video game tournament this weekend.

• Streets Of Rage 4 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Windows 10 (Xbox Play Anywhere) Plus Xbox Game Pass.
• Levelhead Is Now Available For Xbox One And Windows 10 (Xbox Play Anywhere) Plus Xbox Game Pass.
• Call Of Duty- Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Human: Fall Flat With New Thermal Level Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• Even Paper Can be Dangerous in Book of Demons, Available Now on Xbox One.
• Greymoor’s New Antiquities System Brings Lore and Treasure to TESO on Xbox One.
• Designing for Collaborative Play in Star Crossed, Available Now on Xbox One.
• Free Play Days – Kingdom Come- Deliverance, Yakuza 0, and Sonic Mania.
• Xbox Insider Release Notes - Beta, Delta and Omega Ring (2005.200428-0000).

• United Nations app to help socially distance for coronavirus 'does not work.'

• Gaming sees explosive growth in social video as people stay home.
• Amazon sees possible second-quarter loss as it forecasts $4 billion in COVID-19-related costs.
• Jackbox Games Reveals Celebrity Jackbox: Games & Giving, a New Online Game Show Donating $1 Million to COVID-19 Relief.
• Shut in sounds: Crowded House perform "Don't Dream It's Over" from isolation.

• Apple boosted by streaming services despite lockdown.
• Intel Z490 Motherboards and LGA 1200 CPUs.
• Windows 10 Version 2004 Hits RTM - Build 19041.208 (KB4558244) Is Out.

• How Cybercriminals are Weathering COVID-19.
• The 2020 URL Querystring Data Leaks — Millions of User Emails Leaking from Popular Websites to Advertising & Analytics Companies. Thanks Hypothermia.

• Gates Of Integrity - A humble PC tribute to the original Bard's Tale 1…
• New Guild Wars 2 content won't have voice acting at launch due to COVID-19…

Today, Ubisoft announced that the next installment in the Assassin’s Creed® franchise, Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla, will release Holiday 2020 on Xbox Series X, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, PlayStation®4, Stadia, and for Windows PC exclusively on both the Epic Games Store and the Ubisoft Store. The game will also be available on UPLAY+, Ubisoft’s subscription service*.

Developed by the team behind Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag® and Assassin’s Creed® Origins at Ubisoft Montreal,** Assassin’s Creed Valhalla invites players to live the saga of Eivor, a fierce Viking raider raised on tales of battle and glory. Offering a captivating Viking experience, the game brings players to a dynamic and beautiful open world set against the brutal backdrop of England’s Dark Ages. In this latest iteration, players can take advantage of new features including raids, growing their settlement, building their power and expanding their influence.

The all-time classic Streets of Rage, known as Bare Knuckle (ベア・ナックル Bea Nakkuru) in Japan, is a trilogy of beat ‘em up known for this timeless gameplay and electronic dance influenced music. Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, beautiful hand drawn visuals and a God tier soundtrack.

An iconic series like Streets of Rage got its iconic characters: Axel, Blaze, Adam and other veterans reunited to clean up the streets. With some brand-new moves and kickass tracks to take a listen, our heroes are ready to dish out beatdowns to a fledgling group of ill-advised criminals in full force.

Indie game developer Project Starmap is proud to announce the official release of Path Of Aurora, an exciting real-time strategy exploration game in space. The world as we know it has come to an end. Pollution has destroyed mother Earth and man has brought the planet into a bad shape. Humanity has united and is driven to the common goal of reverting the damage, if possible, or discover another planet... Advancements in technology by expert engineers have identified a planet with a high chance of being habitable with a similar environment to Earth, and it is only 12 lightyears away … Construction of the first warp-capable ship has begun and YOU have been chosen to lead this endeavor.

Your mission is to take your command ship on a journey among the stars as you discover new technology along the way. You can construct and build unique ships ranging from light fighters to large battleships. Build a ragtag armada to survive the dangers of space and make wise decisions to progress. Units can be moved in any direction and point in space, and the story-driven campaign is full of unexpected surprises. Gather resources, research, build and control different types of ships to survive.

Lumberjack's Dynasty is a mix of forestry, logging, business- and life-simulation with role playing elements. You start at a run-down logging camp which you slowly take over from your aunt and uncle as you restore it to its former glory. Along with cutting timber and hauling it to the mill for further production, you will enjoy various quests that will help you improve not only your business, but your character’s skills.

Choose your playstyle: quickly become a straightforward and professional lumberjack by purchasing, cutting and converting large forests into products, or explore the full depth of the game and experience the vast range of activities from repairing and renovating your buildings and vehicles, fishing, harvesting honey, and growing vegetables. As you build your business, you can socialize with locals, find love and start your own family.

The cult-classic returns and invades everything but your privacy on July 28 2020! Terrorise the people of 1950s Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest DNA and bring down the US government in the remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities. Reduce their cities to rubble with your flying Saucer!

One giant step on mankind!
Destroy All Humans! is a cult classic and one of the few games that will have you laughing out loud. Many games have taken inspiration from its mix of humoristic story-telling and easily accessible open world shooter action, as well as its wide range of over-the-top weaponry. But there can only be one Cryptosporidium: the human-hating alien with the voice of an angry Jack Nicholson and a shorter fuse than a xenomorph on steroids.

COVID: The Outbreak is a real-time strategy game in which you play the role of a global organization that has to deal with a global pandemic. Issue decrees, manage resources, develop projects, and construct buildings. A race for the vaccine begins!

In addition to crisis management, the game provides the players with information on how to behave in the event of an epidemic, what actions to take, and how to protect themselves and their loved ones in the most effective way. The game is based on the data published by WHO and on the information acquired from experts and consultants.

She Will Punish Them is a dark fantasy ARPG that let you engage in brutal and gory combat in the demonic realm. You will play as the gorgeous but deadly Succubus. Unchained from prison, grind your way through enormous amount of horrifying abominations and bosses. The Succubus won’t stop until she becomes the most formidable and seductive devil.

Slash through intense levels in the campaign mode. Your enemies are no joke. Hone your savvy to fight smartly, because you will lose all of your not-yet-stashed loots if you die. And don’t worry, for those who triumph, the effort with be absolutely worthwhile.

• The Witcher 3 Mod Improves Lip Movement, Enables High-Res Shadows and NPC Heads in Gameplay.
• SnowRunner mods. Thanks Mod DB.

• Ary and the Secret of Seasons - Gameplay Spotlight - Available July 28.
• The End of the Sun - Official Commented Gameplay - Adventure game set in Slavic fantasy world. Coming soon to Kickstarter.
• Maneater Developer Diary 4: The Final Countdown. Sing it!
• MotoGP 20 Red Bull Virtual Grand Prix of Spain Teaser.
• WRC 9 - New Zealand Gameplay. Thanks DSOGaming.

• EGX Rezzed 2020 is cancelled.
• Gamelab Conference Free Livestream from Barcelona - June 22-25.
• Welcome to PUBG Continental Series Charity Showdown.

• EVERSPACE 2 Planetary Locations | Hi-res Player Ships | Ship Devices & Device Modes | New Concept Art.

• How Xbox Game Pass is Helping Friends Stay Connected.
• Book Of Demons Is Now Available For Xbox One.
• The Persistence Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One.
• Nintendo Download- Splat! Smash! Kapow.

• Apple will make it easier to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask. Thanks Slashdot via Ant.

• Twitch launches a dedicated esports directory.
• HTC has launched a free VR rival to Zoom and Teams.

• Intel’s 10th Gen Comet Lake for Desktops: Skylake-S Hits 10 Cores and 5.3 GHz.
• Rumor: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 and 3080 Coming Q3 2020 + Specs. Thanks Simon.
• Will thermal cameras help to end the lockdown?
• The Devastating Decline of a Brilliant Young Coder. Thanks RedEye9.
• CCleaner version 5.66.7705. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
• ThinkPad TrackPoint Keyboard II is now available for purchase. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Raspberry Pi announces $50 12-megapixel camera with interchangeable lenses.

• Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work and is my data safe?
• Google Play has been spreading advanced Android malware for years.
• In trying times like these, it's reassuring to know you can still get pwned five different ways by Adobe Illustrator files.
• Salt peppered with holes: Automation tool vulnerable to auth bypass: Patch now.
• Malwarebytes for Windows 4.1.0.56 version 1.0.889 component update. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.

• Now Xbox faces lawsuit over drifting controllers.

• Fallout 76: Wastelanders Review - A Disappointing Return - GameSpot. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Gears Tactics Benchmark Test & Performance Analysis - 27 Graphics Cards Compared - TechPowerUp.
• Predator: Hunting Grounds Review - You Are One Ugly Motherf...! - Wccftech.

• Aerocool Aero One Eclipse Mid-Tower Case Review - Nikk Tech.
• ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQ- 4K 144Hz DSC Gaming Monitor Review - TweakTown.
• MSI GS66 Stealth review- A 300Hz gaming laptop in a crowded field - Engadget. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Rode NT-USB Mini Microphone Review - IGN.
• TeamGroup T-Force Cardea Liquid 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD Review - TweakTown.

• 6 thrilling adventure games return on GOG.COM. Telltale titles including the Batman games and The Wolf Among Us…

Gos-Links
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Stories

• Harrison Ford issues statement about runway incident.
• Swedish city to dump tonne of chicken manure in park to deter visitors. Thanks Acleacius.

Science

• This COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready by September. Thanks Simon.
• Scientist at work: Trapping urban coyotes to see if they can be 'hazed' away from human neighborhoods. Thanks RedEye9.
• Bizarre Spinosaurus makes history as first known swimming dinosaur.

Image

• A Dutch flower farm spelled out a special message for tourists missing the annual tulip blooms.

Media

• Something Is Leaking From Uranus.
• Garbage Truck Bursts Into Flames. What the truck?
• Flutterbye fairy toy flies into fire O'Fortuna. Like a moth to flame.

Follow-up

• Fox Says Discovery About 'Simpsons' Composer Culminated in Firing.
• Regal Joins AMC & Bans Universal Films.

The Funnies

• Dilbert.