A video from Space Quest Historian reveals that Ken and Roberta Williams are returning to game design. Ken and Roberta co-founded the company that eventually became Sierra Entertainment, and are widely regarded as trailblazers in the graphical adventure genre. They sold off their stake and retired years ago, but now word is they are working on a new project, and will be ready to reveal more details in about a month. What we know for now is they've been working on this for about 18 months, and they expect they will be recruiting beta testers beginning in July or August. Thanks ScreenRant. Continue here to read the full story.

A new financial presentation from Digital Bros. has indications from the parent company of 505 Games that a sequel is in the works for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the metroidvania developed by ArtPlay. The report has the status of several games, and the entry for Bloodstained clearly states: "SECOND VERSION IN DEVELOPMENT." VGC reports it has not received a response to a request for comment sent to 505 Games.

Kung Fu Jesus is now available on Steam, offering a "genre-busting" fighting game where you travel the world preaching from the gospel of whoopass. This is a Windows game, but it has no keyboard and mouse support, so it requires a controller. Here's a trailer showing off some gameplay, and here's more to see if this will earn your faith:

A story-driven RPG beat’em up with unlockable combos, special abilities and 3 interlocking story paths – described by Rock, Paper, Shotgun as “Streets Of Rage on Mescaline” – Kung Fu Jesus takes players on a journey through the mind of a 'madman' as he deals with his deteriorating mental state. A comical look into the world of a schizophrenic who soon finds his reality is everything he has read about (from David Icke, the Bible, and Carlos Castaneda to They Live), Kung Fu Jesus will show you that what we once thought was conspiracy, myth, legend is now reality – a terrifying thought on its own.

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Publisher Big Sugar and developer BerserkBoy Games announce Berserk Boy, an action/platformer coming by the end of next year to PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The look and sound are an homage to the 16-bit era, and as shown in the Announce Trailer, the Sonic and Mega Man influences are apparent. Here's more:

Berserk Boy is a vibrant, retro-inspired 2D action platformer that lets you… GO BERSERK! Change into different forms and use the power of Lightning, Fire, Earth, Air, and Ice as you race through stylish stages in a heroic battle to save the planet from the evil Dr. Genos!

Key features

• Change into different Berserk forms: Merge with the five Berserk Force Orbs – Lightning, Fire, Earth, Air, and Ice – and absorb their unique abilities!
• Go Berserk! Chain together combos to fill your Berserk Meter and trigger a form’s special attack! Upgrade and become even more powerful!
• Explore New Hope City and beyond: Jump, dash, slam, and slide through multiple sprawling stages! Find alternate paths and hidden collectibles!
• A modern adventure with a retro feel: Slick and stylish platforming action inspired by a love for the genre greats! Play for big scores and fast times!
• Music by Sonic Mania composer Tee Lopes: Full original soundtrack pumping with high-energy 16-bit nostalgia! Enjoy the beats as you Go Berserk!

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Four former employees of People Can Fly have formed a new studio called Gruby Entertainment, reports GamesIndustry.biz. The developer was founded last year by Grzegorz Michalak, Karol Szyszka, Paweł Siech, and Kamil Misiowiec, and word is its first project is a first-person shooter to be published by Super.com. Word is this will be a "fresh approach" to the genre:

"We are thrilled to expand our team and knowledge base, and show the world a fresh approach to action games," said Misiowiec.

Gruby Entertainment's goal is "to create solid, high-calorie gameplay for hardcore players, granting them action-packed hours of entertainment accompanied by crucial and meaningful decisions."

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• Smaller Companies Fuel Growth in Worldwide Wearables Market in 1Q21, Says IDC. Thanks Slashdot.
• Lenovo’s new 13-inch Android tablet also works as a portable Switch display.
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• Inside Acer’s ambitious and wonderfully messy plans for 2021. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• 'AI' is being used to profile people from their head vibrations – but is there enough evidence to support it? Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
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• Deepfake pornography could become an 'epidemic', expert warns.
• Another Nobelium Cyberattack. Thanks Acleacius.

• Sandwell Bitcoin mine found stealing electricity.

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• HBO’s The Last of Us is the rare show letting a video game actor reprise her role…
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As I mentioned yesterday, today's early update is to accommodate my road trip to attend my uncle's burial. This is one of those typical paradoxical scenarios where it will be great to reconnect with family, but the circumstances are terribly sad. It's an over three-hour drive each way, so it's quite likely I won't make it back in time for another update today. If that's the case, apologies in advance, I may have to catch up some tomorrow. But today kicks off the Memorial Day weekend here in the US, so news will probably be relatively slow.

Obituary: John Davis, real Milli Vanilli singer, dies of Covid-19 at 66.

Early Round-up
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Breakfast Link

• Spyra has a new digital water blaster that looks like it’ll blow the original away.

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Science
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• Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle.
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Media

• Go watch this incredible web series about a Cyberpunk Salad Merchant.
• Massive shark swims by ship off New England coast. You're gonna need a bigger boat. Thanks Acleacius.