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Tuesday, Apr 05, 2022 Happy First Contact Day (UFP)
Ghost Recon Breakpoint Development Ends [4:43 pm ET] – Share – 8 Comments
A tweet from
Ubisoft announces that development has now concluded for Tom Clancy's
Ghost Recon Breakpoint. To be clear, the servers remain online, and the
tactical shooter is still playable, but it will receive no new content going
forward. The latest Ghost Recon was released just
two and a half years ago, but
despite an overhaul, free
weekends, free trials, and free friends passes, it has reached its breakpoint.
Here's word:
During the past two years, we released more than 11 updates and supported several unique initiatives. From the Ghost Experience, the return of AI Teammates, Special Operations with Sam Fisher; working with R6 operators in Operation Amber Sky, and lastly our "Plant a Tree Project" we have been hard at work to add extra content for Ghost Recon Breakpoint.Continue here to read the full story.
The last four months marked the release of our final piece of content: the brand new Operation Motherland mode, tons of new items including 20th anniversary iconic outfits and Quartz items for Ghost Recon Breakpoint. We will continue to maintain our servers for both ghost Recon Wildlands and Ghost Recon Breakpoint and we truly hope you will continue to enjoy the game and have fun playing in solo or co-op with your friends.
My Time at Sandrock Early Access Next Month [4:43 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Pathea Games announces our time at Sandrock is nigh, as My Time at Sandrock
is set to arrive for Windows in Early Access on May 26th. This will run on both
the Epic Games
Store and
Steam.
Word is: "The Early Access version of Sandrock will receive regular content
updates, including new NPC dialogue, multiplayer, and more throughout
development." About a year ago this
My Time at Portia sequel was delayed until further notice, which is where
we are today. Here's the
Early Access Date Announcement Trailer along with more on the life
simulation sequel:
Welcome to Sandrock, a struggling city-state in the jaws of economic and environmental ruin. As Sandrock’s newest Builder, it’s up to you to revitalize the region and restore the city to its former glory.Continue here to read the full story.
Make the most of your time in Sandrock by leveling up skills suited to your playstyle. Choose to become a social butterfly by increasing community and friendship traits, or get increased production yield from construction talents. Tame the desert and plant delicious crops by skilling up cultivation talents or even grow into a stalwart defender of Sandrock through combat-oriented talents.
Two Hypnospace Games Announced [4:43 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Publisher No More Robots and developer Tendershoot announce two new games in the
"Hypnospace universe," Dreamsettler, a spiritual sequel to Hypnospace
Outlaw; and Slayers X, a comedy "boomer shooter." This triples the
size of this universe, which previously only contained Hypnospace Outlaw.
Like that game, Dreamsettler is set in an alternate-reality version of the early
internet, while Slayers X is a big bag of crazy drawn from the Hypnospace Outlaw
meta. Here's a
Dreamsettler Reveal Trailer, a
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer Reveal Trailer, and
more:
Publishing label No More Robots and development team Tendershoot are thrilled to announce not one, but two new games in the Hypnospace universe: Dreamsettler, a spiritual sequel to Hypnospace Outlaw; and Slayers X, a comedy "boomer shooter" from Hypnospace fan-favorite character Zane Lofton.Continue here to read the full story.
Set in the same universe as the award-winning, GOTY-nominated Hypnospace Outlaw, Dreamsettler is an alternate-reality '00s internet simulator, where you play the role of a digital private eye, trawling the Somnius Sleepnet, finding users to help… and global conspiracies to unearth.
On Sale [4:43 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- April Humble Choice.* This month's for-keeps offerings include Ghostrunner and Destroy All Humans.
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Evening Multiplex [4:43 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official trailers.
- Anuchard - Release Date Announcement.
- ELITE BUNDLE 10 Trailer - The Crew 2.
- Lila's Sky Ark Story Trailer.
- Phantasy Star Online 2 New Genesis Headline (4-5-22).
- The Quarry- 30 Minutes of Gameplay.
- Teardown 1.0 — The Journey through early access.
- The Coalition - Alpha Point Technical Demo on Unreal Engine 5.
Evening Mobilization [4:43 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- How to dispose of rechargeable batteries without causing a fire (may require registration or subscription).
- Google Maps is getting toll pricing and other route details.
Evening Metaverse [4:42 pm ET] – Share – 4 Comments
- Twitter moves to limit Russian government accounts.
- Comcast says it’s starting to roll out its first Wi-Fi 6E routers.
- Elon Musk, Twitter’s largest shareholder, polls followers for an edit button.
- Mozilla Thunderbird — Release Notes (91.8.0). Thanks Frans.
- Owners left with worthless NFTs after F1 Delta Time racing game shuts down. Happens even when purchased content isn't "NFTs."
- Major TNG Cast Return For "Picard" S3.
Evening Legal Briefs [4:42 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Shutdown of Russia's Hydra Market Disrupts a Crypto-Crime ATM (may require registration or subscription).
etc., etc. [4:42 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Into the Black [4:42 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Last Link of the Day:
Barry
Season 3 - Official Trailer.
New Tomb Raider Announced [2:05 pm ET] – Share – 8 Comments
Another bit of news from the Unreal Engine 5 showcase is that the new engine
will power a new Tomb Raider game that's now in development at Crystal
Dynamics.
This tweet has word: "Crystal Dynamics is incredibly excited about the
future of Unreal and how it will help us take our storytelling to the next
level. That's why we're proud to announce that our next #tombraider game is
being built on Unreal Engine 5!" It also includes a video message, and here's a
transcript of that:
Crystal Dynamics is proud to be a part of the launch of Unreal Engine 5. This new engine translates into next level storytelling and gameplay experiences. And that's why we are thrilled to announce today that we have just started development of our next Tomb Raider game, powered by Unreal Engine 5. Our goal is to push the envelope of fidelity, and to deliver the high-quality cinematic action/adventure experience that fans deserve from both Crystal Dynamics and the Tomb Raider franchise. We can't wait to take this next journey together. Thank you, and congratulations again to the Epic Games team.
Unreal Engine 5 and Sample Projects Released [12:42 pm ET] – Share – 11 Comments
The
Unreal Engine Website announces the official launch of Unreal Engine 5 is
the promised exciting news
from today's
State of Unreal presentation. Here's
the video with a recap
of the production. Along with downloads of Epic's new game engine are also a
couple of sample projects to experience it firsthand. They are not necessarily
games, but include components which can be used in Unreal Engine-based products.
One is
The City Sample, a PC offshoot of
The
Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience. The other is
Lyra Starter
Game that can serve as the basis for shooter projects and more. Here are the
full
Unreal Engine 5.0 Release Notes, and here's a summary:
With this release, we aim to empower both large and small teams to really push the boundaries of what’s possible, visually and interactively. UE5 will enable you to realize next-generation real-time 3D content and experiences with greater freedom, fidelity, and flexibility than ever before.Continue here to read the full story.
As you may have seen, the new features and workflows have already been production-proven for game development in Fortnite and The Matrix Awakens: An Unreal Engine 5 Experience demo.
New AMD Drivers [12:42 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
AMD Support now has new version
22.4.1 Adrenalin Edition Windows drivers for AMD Radeon graphics cards. As seen
in the
Release Notes, these offer timely support for the new version of the Unreal
Engine mentioned above:
- Support For
- Unreal® Engine 5.0 and City Sample.
- Fixed Issues
- Visual artifacts in Horizon Zero Dawn™ may be observed during gameplay on some AMD Graphics products such as Radeon™ RX 6800 XT.
- Cursor may be misaligned in some titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn™ and resolution changes while using Radeon™ Super Resolution.
- Performance Metrics Overlay may be misaligned after snapping the window to either side of the desktop.
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Released [10:17 am ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, the LEGO Group, Lucasfilm and perhaps others
announce the launch of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga for Windows
and consoles. This latest action game based on LEGO building blocks covers the
beloved installments in the mainline Star Wars movies, as well the ones you hate
as much as sand. The
Launch Trailer shows off some gameplay, and you can learn more by reading
this block of text:
In LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, players can traverse space using the galaxy map on their holoprojector to chart their course through the saga, progressively unlocking planets to explore along the way. During space travel, players may engage in aerial encounters against enemy ships, piloting legendary vehicles like the Millennium Falcon™, Imperial TIE fighters™, Rebel X-wings™, and many more. Once reaching their destination, players can choose to either continue onwards through the main story or explore and discover exciting quests and puzzles within the galaxy.Continue here to read the full story.
Exploration rewards players as they uncover Kyber Bricks which unlock new features and upgraded abilities across a range of character classes, including Jedi, Hero, Dark Side, Villain, Scavenger, Scoundrel, Bounty Hunter, Astromech Droid, and Protocol Droid. Play as iconic characters like Luke Skywalker™, Rey™, Obi-Wan Kenobi™, Finn™, BB-8™, Leia™, Yoda™, Boba Fett™, Darth Maul™, Poe Dameron™ and over 300 more unlockable characters from across all nine films in free play mode to create fun, new adventures. Whether it’s the jungle moon of Ajan Kloss, the city-covered planet of Coruscant, the idyllic grassy hills of Naboo, or the desert dunes of Jakku, the LEGO Star Wars galaxy is available to discover and play in.
Gone Gold - Sniper Elite 5 [10:17 am ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Rebellion
tweets the news that development is complete on Sniper Elite 5, and
the sharpshooting sequel is officially gold. The game is set to hit the target
date of May 26th from its recent
Release Date Trailer. If you have an itchy trigger finger, preorders are now
underway on the official
website. Word is:
We're thrilled to announce that @SniperElite 5 has now GONE GOLD
Our dev teams across Rebellion have done an *incredible* job and we cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on Sniper Elite 5 on May 26th
Preorder now: http://reb.to/PreOrderSE5
Kapital: Sparks of Revolution This Month [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
1C Entertainment announces an April 28th release date for Kapital: Sparks of
Revolution, an upcoming economics simulator. This has a focus on class struggle,
so developer Lapovich Team gets high Marx for the title. The
Announcement Trailer takes a look at gameplay, though the game was actually
revealed in a demo (no longer available) last
summer during the Steam Next Fest. Here's more:
Players take control of a ruined city after a conflict and must pull it up from the ashes to flourish again, but this means tough decisions have to be made. Passing laws, building infrastructure, imposing taxation, and gathering resources are just a few of the concerns a leader has to face, all of which will impact the people and their happiness.Continue here to read the full story.
Social unrest may arrive as a result of decisions made in the city, and it’s up to the player to ensure the happiness of the people through entertainment, resource distribution, housing, medicine, and policing if tensions spill into the streets. Not everyone can be pleased at all times, and when radicals gather outside the palace, things can get ugly.
Trolley Problem, Inc. This Month [10:16 am ET] – Share – 5 Comments
Developer ReadGraves and publisher Yogscast announce an April 21st release date
for Trolley Problem, Inc. The Trolley Problem is a classical ethical
dilemma you may have seen explored to great comedic effect on The Good Place.
The game also takes a dark comedy approach to the topic, in stark contrast to the
serious questions it raises. The
release date trailer
introduces the kind of life-and-death dilemmas players must face. Here's more:
With scenarios that challenge opinions on vaccinations, war, immigration, corporate espionage, religion… even the nature of decision making itself, Trolley Problem, Inc. will take players on a journey that could ultimately change how they view the world, themselves and ultimately the concept of free will.Continue here to read the full story.
Players are initially assessed as new recruits to Trolley Problem, Inc. – their suitability for employment determined through some initial introductory problem solving which only affects the lives of a few people and a dog. Two choices are offered – then a countdown begins. Pick the option you feel is right – but justifying your decisions to any family or friends watching you? Well, that’s your problem.
Morning Patches [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Morning Previews [10:16 am ET] – Share – 5 Comments
Morning Consolidation [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Become a Major Leaguer Today in MLB The Show 22 with Xbox Game Pass.
- LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X-S.
- MLB The Show 22 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Xbox Series X-S (Game Pass).
- The House of the Dead: Remake for PS4 appears in PlayStation Network backend.
- Heist-based multiplayer Hood- Outlaws & Legends hits PS Plus today- here’s everything you need to know.
- This Week's Deals With Gold And Spotlight Sale - Xbox's Major Nelson.
Morning Metaverse [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Frans.
- Starlink Rival Aims To Put 4.3 Million Pounds In Orbit Bringing Regulatory Woes In Spotlight.
- Twitter will appoint Elon Musk to its board of directors.
- What are Elon Musk's plans for Twitter?
- Mozilla Firefox 99.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes.
- Mozilla Firefox ESR 91.8.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes.
- "Moon Knight" Launch Beats "Hawkeye."
Morning Tech Bits [10:16 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Really Could Pull 600W.
- EVGA’s Flagship RTX 3090 Ti Ampere Cards Still in Stock at MSRP.
- Honey might be the key to cooler, more efficient, biodegradable chips.
- All Noctua coolers except one support AMD's upcoming AM5 socket for Ryzen 7000 CPUs.
- Elgato Launches Next-Generation HD60 X Capture Card.
- LibreOffice version 7.3.2. Thanks Console General.
- These Windows Apps Are Outdated, Risky, or Scammy. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- It’s hard to believe Samsung’s new, matte The Frame is actually a TV.
Morning Safety Dance [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Ant.
- Hackers breach MailChimp's internal tools to target crypto customers. Thanks RedEye9.
- NFTs Are a Privacy and Security Nightmare (may require registration or subscription).
- Vulnerability Summary for the Week of March 28, 2022.
- Fake versions of real smartphone apps are being used to spread malware. Here's how to stay safe.
- Spring4Shell flaw: Here's why it matters, and what you should do about it.
- Deep Dive Analysis – Borat RAT — Cyble. Thanks DSLReports.
- Zyxel patches critical vulnerability that can allow Firewall and VPN hijacks.
- These ten hacking groups have been targeting critical infrastructure and energy.
- The Works forced to shut some shops after cyber-attack.
- GitHub now scans for secret leaks in developer workflows.
Morning Legal Briefs [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- US judge sentences men for $1.5 million Apple Gift Card scam. Were going to buy 10 screen cloths.
Hardware Reviews [10:16 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- CPU Cooler: AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - LanOC Reviews.
- Graphics Card: ASUS ROG Strix LC GeForce RTX 3090 Ti: Overclocking (OC) - TweakTown.
- Headset: Astell&Kern AK ZERO1 In-Ear Monitors Review - TechPowerUp.
- Keyboard: NZXT Function MiniTKL and Function Custom Keyboard - OCinside.
- Misc: Arenti VBELL 1 Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell - Nikk Tech.
- Monitor: Quick Look- Mobile Pixels DUEX Plus Monitor - TechPowerUp.
- Motherboard: ASRock Z690 Aqua OC Motherboard Review - TweakTown.
- SSD: Kioxia Exceria Pro 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review - TechPowerUp.
Out of the Blue [10:15 am ET] – Share – 9 Comments
Congrats to the winners of the NCAA tournaments. I'd say that's generic enough
to avoid spoilers. The men's final was reportedly phenomenal, and I'm sure that
both the men's and women's winners were quite deserving. Unless they weren't. I
don't follow college hoops, and being a Knicks fan means I'm pretty unfamiliar
with quality play. Hopefully you all did well in your brackets, even if you
didn't pick St. Peter's (did anybody?).
Obituary: Punk legend Jordan - aka Pamela Rooke - has died.
Obituary: Punk legend Jordan - aka Pamela Rooke - has died.
Hoopy Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Stories
- IPCC report: Climate scientists issue ultimatum on 1.5 degrees goal.
- Total wealth of world’s billionaires has fallen to $12.7tn, says Forbes. We should pass the hat.
Science
- Mineral Dietary Supplement Could Stop Fatty Liver Disease Progression. Thanks Max.
- Hubble Finds a Massive Planet – 9 Times the Size of Jupiter – Forming Through a Violent Process.
- Stuck valve stalls NASA's 2nd attempt to fuel giant Artemis 1 moon rocket. Calling Cosmonaut Lev Andropov.
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