Take control of your own starship in a cutthroat galaxy. Elite Dangerous is the definitive massively multiplayer space epic, bringing gaming’s original open world adventure to the modern generation with an evolving narrative and the entirety of the Milky Way.

A mix of lightning-fast puzzle battles, powerful storytelling, and immersive visual novel elements, The World Next Door follows Jun, a rebellious teen trapped in a parallel realm inhabited by magical creatures, who must find her way home before time runs out.

The NVIDIA Blog has a confirmation of previous indications that Fortnite is returning to Apple iPhones, as it will be playable in the Safari Browser via the GeForce NOW streaming service. The game was dumped from the App Store as part of the royalty dispute between Epic and Apple, but a way to stream the game bypasses the App Store entirely. NVIDIA announces that GeForce NOW members can now play PC games on the iPhone and iPad, and soon Fortnite will be one of them, as soon as they work out allowing the game to support touch controls:

Alongside the amazing team at Epic Games, we’re working to enable a touch-friendly version of Fortnite, which will delay availability of the game. While the GeForce NOW library is best experienced on mobile with a gamepad, touch is how over 100 million Fortnite gamers have built, battled and danced their way to Victory Royale.

We’re looking forward to delivering a cloud-streaming Fortnite mobile experience powered by GeForce NOW. Members can look for the game on iOS Safari soon.

The video features over 5 minutes of in-game footage thrusting gamers deep into the most dangerous megalopolis of the year 2077 — Night City. Never-before-seen interactions and action scenes are shown, revealing details about the story, as well as characters — including their backgrounds and motivations. In addition to discussing the primary objective of the game’s protagonist, the up and coming cyber-enhanced mercenary going by the name V, part of the trailer is also devoted to giving players a fresh glimpse into character development and some of the side activities they will be able to indulge in.

Journey deep into rural China as you take on the role of Ryo Hazuki, a Japanese teenager hellbent on finding his father’s killer. Shenmue is the story of adventure, mystery, friendship, martial arts, and ultimately - revenge.

Key Features:

One of the most anticipated video games in history, from legendary game developer, Yu Suzuki.

• Epic Adventure – Immerse yourself in the stunning and magical world of Shenmue
• Breathing, Living World – Explore inside and outside buildings, take on part-time jobs, play arcade games, and interact with local inhabitants of beautiful Chinese locales
• Martial Arts Action – Put your training and upgraded skills to the test via intense free battles and Quick Time Events
• Solve the Mystery – Converse with a colorful and diverse cast of characters and follow leads from those who hold the answers to the mysterious Phoenix Mirror…

Trine 4: Melody of Mystery is a 6-level story campaign that continues the travels of Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya. The new adventure features more upgrades for the heroes' skills, and fresh puzzles with clever gameplay elements for our heroes to take on.

In addition to the six characters, two stadiums and mission system featured during the game’s open alpha earlier this year, preseason content will include new challenger Samba, two Arcade modes (Dodgeball mode and Mayhem mode), a new lobby, in-game background music, a comprehensive collection of skins (which includes accessories and player icons), and a season pass with 60 levels. Fans will be able to level up their season pass by completing daily and weekly challenges and earning special rewards.

Dwarfs are tradition-minded people, trusting the wisdom of their ancestors and their aged longbeards rather than any new ideas or innovation. Their traditionalism carries through to everything dwarfs do, including their engineering, and perhaps as a result dwarfs are the finest engineers in the world - just ask any dwarf.

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• Overwatch Retail Patch Notes - November 19, 2020.

• Grand Theft Auto Online Teaser.

• Sitting Down With The Composers Behind Cyberpunk 2077's Soundtrack - Game Informer.
• As World of Warcraft enters the Shadowlands: "Why should it ever end?" - GamesIndustry.biz.

• 2021 Games for Change Festival scheduled for July 12-14, 2021.

• Cyberpunk 2077: The Final Preview - IGN.

• PlayStation 5’s launch expands around the world.
• Microsoft Xbox Series S: The 100 Best Inventions of 2020 - TIME.
• Bless Unleashed’s Next Update The Spear of Salvation Update Launches Today.
• Override 2: Super Mech League Is Now Available For Digital Pre-order And Pre-download On Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S.

• iOS 14 released. Thanks Ant.
• Google outlines Android dev plans for next year.

• Buzzfeed to take over online news site HuffPost.
• 1 in 1,000 Views on Facebook Is of Hate Speech. So, lower than expected?
• New Terms of Service - YouTube. Thanks Hypothermia.

• Audio Delay In Games - How (Not) To Reduce It (video). Thanks Simon.
• AMD CEO Lisa Su gets chip industry's highest honor.
• NVIDIA RTX Real-Time Rendering Inspires Vivid Visuals, Captivating Cinematics for Film and Television. Thanks Hypothermia.
• Microsoft Releases More Emergency Windows 10 Updates.

• Facebook Messenger bug could have allowed hackers to spy on users.

• Christine is visually-impaired and loves playing video games. So she designed an AI to help her…
• Cyberpunk 2077 will give you a Witcher jacket for connecting a GOG account…

It’s Bond, James Bond, coming to a console and computer screen near you. IO Interactive, in collaboration with MGM, EON Productions and Delphi announced today that they are developing and publishing the very first James Bond origin story with the working title Project 007. Project 007 will feature a wholly original Bond story exclusively as a video game.

Over the last two decades, IO Interactive has created, developed and published multiple award-winning titles in the stealth and espionage video game genre, including the acclaimed Hitman franchise. Project 007 will be powered by IO Interactive’s proprietary Glacier technology. The game will be made for modern systems and platforms.

Today, SQUARE ENIX® announced that the first new playable Super Hero for Marvel’s Avengers will launch as part of Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM on December 8, 2020. In addition to a new playable Super Hero in Kate Bishop and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM will also introduce a powerful new villain, the Super Adaptoid, that will challenge players with a combination of skills and weaponry that mimic the Avengers’ attacks.

The lead-up to Taking AIM began with enigmatic new Tachyon missions that started appearing on players’ in-game War Tables several weeks ago. In Taking AIM, Kate Bishop, master archer and skilled gymnast, resurfaces after her investigation of Nick Fury’s disappearance following A-Day leads to her mentor Clint Barton (aka Hawkeye) going missing as well. As she unravels the mystery behind the sudden appearance of the time-warping Tachyon Rifts, she uncovers a twisted new plan from AIM, which pushes her to work with the Avengers once again.

Taking AIM’s story begins shortly after the conclusion of Marvel’s Avengers’ Reassemble campaign and is just the first half of the two Hawkeyes’ Story Arc. Clint Barton’s Hawkeye will then take the stage in early 2021 to complete the double-feature and lay the groundwork for what’s next in the Avengers Initiative.

THE TWISTED & THE TWILIGHT Lords Pack introduces two new Legendary Lords to Total War: WARHAMMER II, with the abominable Throt The Unclean facing off against the earthly Sisters of Twilight. These characters welcome in new and unique campaign and faction mechanics, as well as a multitude of ruinous warriors and beasts such as Zoats, Great Stag Knights, Wolf Rats, Pack Masters and more.

THE TWISTED & THE TWILIGHT also includes some yet-to-be announced Free-LC to all players of Total War: WARHAMMER II. Not only that, but we are also giving a little extra back to our fans who have joined us on this perilous journey through the Warhammer world. More information about this can be found within the FAQ linked below.

Join a group of survivors as they fight against hordes of undead walkers and a hostile human community. Build bridges and other constructions through bleak landscapes and ruined structures.

Team up with fan-favourite characters like Daryl, Michonne and Eugene, and create safe passage for iconic vehicles from the series. Use movable level objects, explosives and baits to your advantage as you lure walkers into lethal traps and guide your survivors to safety. Enjoy the physics-based frenzy and ragdoll animations as walkers succumb to the forces of gravity.

Born on May 22, 1980, PAC-MAN immediately rose to meteoric popularity, first in video game arcades, then on the pop culture stage, and later through an array of branding and entertainment appearances throughout the 1980s and 1990s. With a worldwide brand recognition rate of 90%, PAC-MAN continues to be one of the most recognized images and brands on the planet. Featuring a simple pick-up-and-play yet challenging-to-master gameplay design, PAC-MAN was created to buck the trend of arcade games that were commonly designed to attract male players. Instead, PAC-MAN was created to appeal to both male and female players and to be appropriate for players of all ages. These core design principles contributed to making PAC-MAN the family-friendly character he is today and delivering on his goal of bringing more fun to everyone no matter their gender or age.

The MCHOF induction process will comprise of multiple parts, starting with a character tribute dedicated to PAC-MAN’s 40-year history through exclusive online content as well as an award and online induction ceremony. The many creators and developers who have contributed to PAC-MAN’s status as an icon will also be recognized and honored. PAC-MAN fans will also be part of the celebration as commemorative T-shirts and pins will be made available and they can participate in virtual museum experiences.

• Left 4 Dead 2 Update.

• Dyson Sphere Program - Gameplay Trailer Sec 2.
• This Mini Dragon's Lair Arcade Machine+LaserDisc Player. Thanks Ant.

• Burden Of Command Interview With Luke Hughes - The Strategy Wargamer (video).

• Override 2: Super Mech League open beta begins today on PS5 and PS4.
• Poker Club Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S.
• Star Renegades Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X|S (And Included With Xbox Game Pass).
• Kid Tripp Is Now Available For Windows 10, Xbox One, And Xbox Series X|S (Xbox Play Anywhere).
• Bud Light launches games console that can chill beer.

• PayPal's Generosity Network is its answer to GoFundMe.
• SeaMonkey 2.53.5.1 Release Notes. Thanks Ant.

• AMD RX 6800 XT GPU breaks world record while overclocked to 2.65GHz – and without any fancy cooling.
• November NVIDIA Studio Driver Now Available — Support For Eight New GPU-Accelerated Creative App Updates Including DaVinci Resolve 17 Beta.
• ASRock First For B450 Ryzen 5000 Support- Beta BIOSes Now Available.

• Assassin's Creed Valhalla Review - The Viking Conqueror - MP1st.
• Dirt 5 Review - IGN.
• Godfall Review - GameSpot.
• Monster Truck Championship - Christ Centered Gamer.

• Case: darkFlash DLX21 Mesh Mid Tower Case Review - Modders Inc.
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 review - Guru3D.
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 review- entry-level 4K - The Verge.
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT review - Guru3D.
• Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Review - RDNA 2 Rocks! - Tech ARP.
• Keyboard: The Corsair Gaming K100 RGB Keyboard Review- Optical-Mechanical Masterpiece - AnandTech.

• Further layoffs expected at Activision Blizzard…
• WoW designer quits after 13 years, says he's 'unhappy with the state of the game.'…
• Left 4 Dead 2 adds achievement to celebrate Gaben blasting Gnome Chompski into space…

Chilly Round-up
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Stories

• Tiny owl rescued from Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Almost too cute to be real.
• Italian Police Use Lamborghini Huracan to Transport Kidney 300 Miles in Just Two Hours. No helicopters in Italy. Thanks Boing Boing.

Science

• Potential signs of life on Venus are fading as astronomers downgrade their original claims. Thanks Max.

Image

• Here Is a Photo of a Single Atom. Thanks Digg.

Media

• Predator visits the company.
• True Facts: Killer Tongues.
• "The dad" is strong in this one.