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Friday, Jan 14, 2022
Dying Light 2 Getting At Least 5 Years of Support [5:46 pm ET] – Share – 16 Comments
This
tweet promises at least five years of post-launch support for Dying Light
2: Stay Human. It was recently
noted that the zombie survival sequel would include (after all, it
takes time to play through 500 hours of
content). But it sounds like Techland is just getting started:
Want to know what will happen AFTER the premiere? We guarantee to expand the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human for at least 5 years post launch with new stories, locations, in-game events and all the fun stuff you love!
FINAL FANTASY XIV Returning to Normal [5:46 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
A
post to The Lodestone discusses a return to normalcy for FINAL FANTASY
XIV after last month's
launch of the Endwalker
expansion caused enough
congestion that new sales
of the game were suspended, as were server transfers and other services. Those
who are fascinated by details of data center expansions will be thrilled by the
detailed reports from around the globe. For those hoping to play, sales of the
game will resume on January 25th. Here's a bit of the conclusion, which blames
the semiconductor crunch for delays in expanding the game's back end:
Once again, I wish to apologize for the delays to server expansion caused by the global semiconductor shortage. The necessity for communities to separate due to the regrouping of Worlds is another inconvenience that may prove unavoidable for some players, and we ask for your understanding as we work to alleviate this issue.
Despite these hardships, however, we believe this server expansion is a significant step forward in providing players the best gaming experience possible in FFXIV. Work on bolstering the servers will continue well into 2023, expending a vast amount of financial resources and manpower, but we will do our utmost to ensure this endeavor has no negative impact on your ability to play, so we would appreciate your support while you continue on your adventures.
Overprime Closed Beta Next Week [5:46 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Netmarble announces plans for closed beta testing of Overprime, an
upcoming MOBA played from a third-person shooter perspective. The test is
planned for next weekend, and you can request access
on Steam.
Word is you can keep up with the latest plans by wishlisting the game or by
joining the Overprime Discord
Channel. The
CBT
Announcement Trailer has no gameplay, as it features a virtual influencer
and an apparent effort at courting the TikTok audience. Here's word on the
game:
Overprime, developed by Netmarble F&C, combines a 3D 3rd-person shooter with the MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) genre, celebrating both dynamic attack skills of the unique heroes and thrilled ambience across sci-fi inspired battlefields. Utilizing the assets of ‘Paragon’ developed by Epic Games in 2016, Overprime succeeds the previous title, providing a brand new 3D TPS MOBA experience for users, while benchmarking the smooth, high-quality graphics of the previous title.Continue here to read the full story.
On Sale [5:45 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
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Evening Patches [5:45 pm ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Unofficial games, patches, and mods.
Battling Bugs [5:45 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Tech Bits [5:45 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
etc., etc. [5:45 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- These are the video game studios leading the charge for a four-day workweek. Thanks Neutronbeam…
Into the Black [5:45 pm ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Last Link of the Day:
'Justified' Revival Set at FX With Timothy Olyphant Returning.
PC God of War Released [11:59 am ET] – Share – 23 Comments
Today many PC gamer's prayers are answered, as a Windows edition
of God of War is now available
on Steam.
This brings the much-loved PlayStation action/RPG to a new platform for the
first time. This
post on Steam offers gameplay tips along with the
Ultrawide Trailer with a look at PC gameplay. Then there's
this post with details on a new version 1.0.1 patch with a few performance
issues. Here's part of the game's description:
Enter the Norse realmContinue here to read the full story.
His vengeance against the Gods of Olympus years behind him, Kratos now lives as a man in the realm of Norse Gods and monsters. It is in this harsh, unforgiving world that he must fight to survive… and teach his son to do the same.
Grasp a second chance
Kratos is a father again. As mentor and protector to Atreus, a son determined to earn his respect, he is forced to deal with and control the rage that has long defined him while out in a very dangerous world with his son.
New GeForce Drivers [11:59 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Related to the God of War release,
NVIDIA announces the availability of new version 511.23 WHQL-certified Windows
GeForce drivers as the new Game Ready drivers for the newly released game. These
also offer support for Rainbow Six Extraction, HITMAN III Year 2,
and The Anacrusis along with Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution to
make your older games look better. The drivers enable DLSS and Reflex support in
God of War, and
this article has more details on that. There's even more, so here's a
summary:
Our latest GeForce Game Ready driver ensures the definitive gaming experience in God of War, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction, Hitman III, The Anacrusis, GRIT and Monster Hunter Rise. And introduces DLDSR (Deep Learning Dynamic Super Resolution), an updated NVIDIA Control Panel feature, enhancing Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) resolution with AI, to improve image quality and accelerate performance.
Additionally, there are three new NVIDIA Freestyle filters that allow you to enhance your games with Screen Space Ray-Traced Global Illumination, Screen Space Ambient Occlusion, and Dynamic Depth of Field. Plus support for 8 new G-SYNC Compatible gaming monitors and displays.
GOG.com Catalog Improvements [11:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
GOG.com announces an update to its
online store to improved game discoverability. There are more changes to
come, but for now, here's more on new ways to sort through such a large catalog
of titles:
We understand that among the more than 5500 titles in the catalog, searching for the game that fits your current needs or discovering the gems that will defy your expectations can be a time-consuming hassle. So thanks to the new catalog you can carry out more customized searches, adding ways to sort and filter games via price range, genres, release date range, and a newly introduced tags system.
The release of the new catalog on GOG doesn't mean we're stopping here. We will be improving it further – yes, sorting by "all-time bestsellers" is coming! And hey, do you have a very specific need, some particular accessibility request, or do you just want to help us help you? Let us know how you like the new catalog in the comments, and share your ideas for what we could bring along.
Humble Trove Retiring macOS and Linux Support [11:58 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
There's an
uproar on Reddit about the Humble Store, where as part of
changes to Humble Choice that were recently
announced, Humble
Trove will no longer offer macOS and Linux editions of customer's games. The
Trove is switching to a Windows app, so Humble Choice members have until the end
of this month to download local non-Windows copies of their games before they
are removed forever. Here's word:
We want to give you a heads up that starting February 1, Mac and Linux versions of the DRM free games currently in the Humble Trove will no longer be available.
As a Humble Choice member, you can still download them and keep to keep for your personal collection until January 31. Windows PC versions of many of these games will still be available to download in the upcoming humble app, alongside the brand new Humble Games Collection.
To learn more about the changes coming to humble choice in February, check out our recent blog post.
Expeditions: Rome Shows Companions and Twitch Extension [11:58 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
With the expedition to Expeditions: Rome getting underway next week, THQ
Nordic fills us in on more of what to expect from the upcoming historical
strategy/RPG. First up is the introduction of Speculatores, five companions
you'll be able to recruit into your party along the way. Each Speculatore gets
an introductory video, so here are looks at
Caeso,
Julia,
Bestia, and
Syneros, but the video
for Deianeira is mistakenly marked "private" as of this writing. Also,
here's a
Twitch Extension Beta Reaction Trailer with, we kid you not, streamers
reactions to the Twitch extension that will aid them streaming the game to
influence everybody. Here's word:
Expeditions: Rome will release in less than a week - time to show off the companions of your Legatus! During your adventures in Greece, Africa, Gaul, and Rome you will meet five different party members that you will be able to add to your band of heroes, called the "Speculatores". There is the wise servant Syneros, who is a healer on the battlefield as well as the voice of reason in dialogues. Former Gladiator "Bestia" Tabat is a lightly armored, very agile, and ferocious melee fighter who uses two weapons to overcome his enemies. Julia Calida is the person to ask when it comes to stealth maneuvers or covert operations, while Centurio Caeso is the prototype of a heavy roman infantry soldier.Continue here to read the full story.
Each of the Speculatores will be introduced with a short trailer, and on top of that, we also have the Extension Trailer ready to be shown off. It presents the special Twitch-Extension made for Expeditions: Rome and how a gang of well-known content creators made use of it. When Expeditions: Rome launches on January 20th, the extension, as well as the Twitch-drop campaign, will be available again.
Morning Multiplex [11:58 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Crush the Castle Legacy Collection - Announcement Trailer (Coming March 1, 2022).
- Project Haven - Gameplay Walkthrough.
- SKABMA SNOWFALL - GAMEPLAY TRAILER.
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
- Terminator 2 (GTA 5 film) 2022 part 1. Thanks fakespyder.
Gatherings & Competitions [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Morning Previews [11:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Morning Mobilization [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Ant.
- Signal’s CEO Steps Down Just As the App Starts Allowing Crypto Trades.
- Apple says iOS 15 adoption is lower than usual, but here's why.
- Apple no longer offering iOS 14 security updates.
- Disney and Tencent announce Avatar MMORPG.
- Ultra-Long Battery Life Is Coming … Eventually (may require registration or subscription).
- Facebook's smartwatch sounds weird and gimmicky, and we're all for it.
Morning Metaverse [11:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Sega has registered a trademark in Japan for ‘Sega NFT’.
- Video game voice actor Troy Baker is now promoting NFTs.
- Jack Dorsey’s Block is working to decentralize Bitcoin mining.
- Facebook's video speed-dating service is shutting down January 20th.
- YouTube rich list: MrBeast was the highest-paid star of 2021.
- Mozilla Firefox 96.0.1, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes. Thanks Frans.
Morning Tech Bits [11:58 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Thanks Neutronbeam and Console General.
- NVIDIA asks board partners to halt GeForce RTX 3090Ti production, citing BIOS & hardware issues.
- Intel Core i9-12900HK -Alder Lake-H- CPU performance demonstrated during PCWorld's podcast.
- How Low Cost Can Chiplets Go- Depends on the Optimization, says AMD’s CEO Dr. Lisa Su.
- AI unmasks anonymous chess players, posing privacy risks. Thanks Slashdot via Ant.
- Windows 11: Do these six things right away after you finish setup.
- A Slew of Software Firms Went Private in 2021. Here Are 2022 Buyout Targets.
- The Top 10 Most Profitable Skills to Learn in 2022. Obvious oversight: Cybersecurity. Maybe that's the missing #3?
- How to Make Your External Monitor Look As Sharp As Your High-Res Mac Display.
- Plex Media Server version 1.25.3.5409.
- DVDFab version 12.0.5.8.
- My PC keeps turning off... Linus tech Tips (video). Thanks RedEye9.
- Baby Blue Build of the Day.
Morning Legal Briefs [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Final claim in CS-GO skin gambling lawsuit dismissed because plaintiffs never actually used Steam. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Game maker says Apple, Google selling rip-offs in new lawsuit (may require registration or subscription).
- Dutch document say Google Analytics might be banned soon.
- Meta faces billion-pound class-action case.
- REvil ransomware gang arrested in Russia.
Game Reviews [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- This could ONLY come from Japan! - Cotton 100% - Indie Showcase (video).
- God of War PC Performance Analysis - DSOGaming.
- God of War on PC is a simply sensational port • Eurogamer.net.
- God of War PC Vs PS5 Performance Review - IGN.
- Like Space Harrier but full of utter MADNESS! - Panorama Cotton - Indie Showcase (video).
Hardware Reviews [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Game Controller: Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Review - APH Networks.
- Keyboard: MSI GK71 SONIC Keyboard Review - A Faster Experience with All Bells and Whistles - Wccftech.
- Laptop: Lenovo Legion 5 Pro Gen 6 (2021) Gaming Laptop Review - TweakTown.
- Motherboard: MSI MPG Z690 Carbon EK X Review - TechPowerUp.
- NAS: Synology DS2422+ SMB NAS Review - TweakTown.
etc. [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Out of the Blue [11:58 am ET] – Share – 13 Comments
If the bad news about the lockdown is how reliant we've become on the TV for
entertainment, then the good news has to be how many quality programs there are
in this new golden age of television. Sometimes it only takes moments of
searching around to discover one of those shows you've somehow never seen despite rave reviews. We just finished a binge of The Good Place. This was pretty
easy as these things go, as it had four reasonably short seasons. But what a
smart, funny, and creative show it was. A definite winner. And Janet is a new
entry on my list of favorite-ever TV characters. That girl (not a girl) just
slayed.
Obituary: "His legacy will be felt and seen for a long, long time": tributes to UK dev legend Paul McLaughlin.
Obituary: Bachelorette Alum Clint Arlis Dead at 34.
Obituary: "His legacy will be felt and seen for a long, long time": tributes to UK dev legend Paul McLaughlin.
Obituary: Bachelorette Alum Clint Arlis Dead at 34.
Slayed Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Stories
Science
- We don’t know why, but being in space causes us to destroy our blood.
- Sometimes, Life Stinks. So He Invented the Nasal Ranger (may require registration or subscription).
- “Spectacular Discovery” in Antarctica- Massive Icefish Breeding Colony With 60 Million Nests.
Media
- Work from home.
- Horse kicks tree, farts on dogs then runs away. Thanks Cutter.
- Teens React To The 1982 Sony Watchman (Portable TV).
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