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Monday, Sep 26, 2022
EA Teases "BIG NEWS" [5:54 pm ET] – Share – 27 Comments
A tweet from
Electronic Arts goes one better than announcing an announcement. It doesn't
just tease news tomorrow, it teases BIG NEWS, saying, "Here's what you can
expect tomorrow: BIG NEWS. Any guesses? You’re not going to want to miss this!"
Here's the hint in the embedded gif that includes the hint:
Do you have an online BFF you would like to meet IRL?
Stay tuned, will be sharing an exciting announcement tomorrow!
Terra Invicta Early Access [5:54 pm ET] – Share – 9 Comments
Terra Invicta is now available in Early Access for Windows on
GOG.com* and
on Steam,
carrying a 10% launch discount for the next week. If you're curious, the Latin
title roughly translates to wristwatch
the size of a planet. Terra Invicta is actually a grand strategy game from
Hooded Horse about dealing with a potential threat from outer space. Here's a
Release Trailer and here's more:
An extraterrestrial probe is detected approaching Earth. Unknown to humanity, an alien force has arrived in the far reaches of the icy Kuiper Belt and has begun mining a dwarf planet to prepare for an invasion.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
With Earth’s nations unable to unite to address the alien arrival, transnational groups of like-minded political, military, and scientific leaders develop covert channels to coordinate a response. With the aliens' motives uncertain, factions emerge, driven by hope, fear, or greed.
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2 Getting Rollback Netcode [5:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Arc System Works announces Rollback Netcode support is coming to Steam for
GUILTY GEAR Xrd REV 2, the third installment in the popular fighting
series. Rollback Netcode helps maintain fair play despite the vagaries of each
participant's Internet connection. A public test of the Rollback Netcode is
expected to begin October 28th, so stay tuned for more on that. Here's
word:
Rollback Netcode will bring Steam players a variety of enhancements to Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2’s online play. This will reduce delay in online matches to allow players to enjoy fighting fellow players across distant regions. Steam players can take advantage of the Beta Testing period starting October 28 for an initial Rollback Netcode experience. Arc System Works is also planning toward future Rollback Netcode implementation in Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR-.
As the third installment in the Xrd series, Guilty Gear Xrd REV 2 remains a fan favorite even five years after initial release. The game offers balance updates while new characters Baiken and Answer join the base game Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- for a total of 25 characters. The storyline from Guilty Gear Xrd -REVELATOR- also continues with new scenarios detailing the events after the main story. Players are challenged to test their skills and prove their mettle within a post-apocalyptic world filled with an eclectic cast of insane fighters.
Biz Buzz [5:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Game Crossovers [5:54 pm ET] – Share – 5 Comments
- The Last of Us - Official Teaser - HBO Max.
- Cyberpunk 2077 Players Really Hate That One Edgerunners Baddie. Thanks Acleacius.
- Celebrate the return of the Lich King with a 1-1 scale Frostmourne replica. Warning, it has a big appetite.
Evening Patches [5:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official patch.
Evening Interviews [5:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Overwatch 2 Devs Spent A Year Making Genji's Customizable Mythic Skin – Exclusive Interview - Game Informer. Weird thing to brag about for a delayed game.
Evening Metaverse [5:54 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Legal Briefs [5:53 pm ET] – Share – 12 Comments
Thanks brother19.
- Edward Snowden granted Russian citizenship.
- Interpol issues red notice for crypto founder Do Kwon. Next comes the Burn Notice?
etc., etc. [5:53 pm ET] – Share – 12 Comments
- Gaming Peripheral Apps, Ranked From Worst to Worst…
- The Epic Store just got afflicted with its first NFT game. The Gordon Gekko principle in action…
Into the Black [5:53 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Last Link of the Day:
Cat
Loves Skiing So Much, He Has His Own Ski Pass. Thanks Kxmode.
In Person E3 in June [10:33 am ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Looking to get the E3 Expo back to an
in-person event following its disruption due to the pandemic, the ESA announces
details about E3 2023. This will return to Los Angeles as a physical gathering
running from June 13-16, 2023. Over the years there have been many attempts to
redefine the boundaries of where the consumer parts of E3 end and the trade
parts begin, and that grand tradition continues this year. Word is this time
around, the show will involve separate consumer and industry days:
E3, the legendary gaming industry event, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) for a four-day expo from Tuesday, June 13 through Friday, June 16, 2023 and will feature separate industry and consumer days and spaces. Additionally, E3 will support and uplift partnered digital events taking place starting June 11 and running throughout the show.
E3 Business Days will take place Tuesday, June 13 to Thursday, June 15, reserved exclusively for registered industry personnel to network in-person, hold professional meetings, and connect with licensors and distributors. Amidst dedicated, industry-only halls and spaces, media can go hands-on with upcoming games showcased by developers and publishers from around the world.
E3 Gamer Days will take place Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16 in a different hall than the industry area, inviting consumers to go hands-on with the future of gaming and connect with developers, content creators, media personalities, and more. A dedicated theater of content, open to ticket holders, will run during these days and offer deep-dive looks at highly anticipated titles.
AMD Ryzen 7000-Series Reviews [10:33 am ET] – Share – 24 Comments
Today marks the end of the review embargo on AMD's 7000-series. The first
official evaluations of the new Ryzen CPUs have arrived. Here is your moment of
Zen 4:
- Ryzen 7600X and 7950X review- Zen 4 starts off expensive but impressive - Ars Technica.
- AMD Ryzen 7600X Review - AusGamers.com.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU Review - The FPS Review.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X and Ryzen 7 7700X - LanOC Reviews.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X Review - Affordable Zen 4 for Gaming - TechPowerUp.
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600X "Zen 4" CPU Review - TweakTown.
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Desktop Processor Review - Nikk Tech.
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700X Review - The Best Zen 4 for Gaming - TechPowerUp.
- AMD Ryzen 7900X Review - AusGamers.com.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X and Ryzen 5 7600X review- welcome to the future - Eurogamer.net.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU Review - The FPS Review.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X "Zen 4" CPU Review - TweakTown.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Review - Creator Might, Priced Right - TechPowerUp.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7900X review: AMD is back to beat Intel’s 12900K - The Verge.
- AMD Zen 4 Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X Review- Retaking The High-End - AnandTech.
- 95°C is Now Normal: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X CPU Review & Benchmarks - Gamers Nexus (video). Thanks RedEye9.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Desktop Processor Review - Nikk Tech.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Review - Impressive 16-core Powerhouse - TechPowerUp.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X and Ryzen 5 7600X Review- A Return to Gaming Dominance - Tom's Hardware.
- AMD Ryzen 9 7950X & Ryzen 7 7700X CPU Review - A New Era of Zen Begins Today - Wccftech.
The Spirit and the Mouse Released [10:33 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
The Spirit and the Mouse is now available for Windows and macOS on the
Epic Games Store, GOG.com*, and
Steam, as well as for
Switch, offering a narrative adventure where you play as a mouse. Here's a
Launch Trailer with a look at gameplay. For Ender's Game fans, there's no
indication that this includes any homicidal Easter eggs. Sorry. Here's word on
this chance to roam the roads as a rodent:
The Spirit and the Mouse is a narrative adventure game about doing selfless acts of kindness for those in need. Lumion the Spirit Guardian has found himself trapped on the mortal plane, and the only being able to help return him to the sky is Lila, a tiny mouse with a big heart. In order to restore light to the people of Sainte-et-Claire, our little rodent protagonist must wrangle mischievous spirits called Kibblins. By offering support to her community, Lila just might be able to restore Lumion’s power and bring joy to the people of this quaint French village.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
The Spirit and the Mouse is a low-stress experience with lush environments and a soothing piano-driven soundtrack. This debut title by Montreal developer Alblune is sure to charm audiences of all ages with its heartwarming narrative, secrets to discover across Sainte-et-Claire, and a dedicated squeak button.
OXENFREE II: Lost Signals Delayed [10:33 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
A tweet
from Night School Studio announces a delay to OXENFREE II: Lost Signals.
This actually became news at the start of this year when the adventure sequel
failed to live up to its
announced 2021 release window.
The tweet explains work continues at the now Netflix-owned
studio to create something "truly special":
We owe it to our amazing community to make Oxenfree II: Lost Signals the best game it can possibly be. Seeing your fan art, reading your excited comments, and connecting with you fuels our ambition to make this our best game yet. To make Oxenfree II truly special and add more localizations, we're moving our release window to 2023.
Thank you for your patience, support, and understanding. We can't wait to share the game with you. Stay tuned!
On Sale [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Special Sale: games from Nacon up to 90% off - GOG.com.*
- Weekly Sale: an interesting mix of games from various genres up to 90% off - GOG.com.*
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Morning Patches [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.
Morning Multiplex [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
Morning Consolidation [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Console General.
Morning Mobilization [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Google Play for PC Beta brings your android games to the big screen.
- FCC asked to probe 'anticompetitive' cellphone carrier lock. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
- Don't open your Apple Watch Ultra. Thanks RedEye9.
- YouTuber Tests Apple Watch Ultra Durability With a Hammer. This may fall in the "don't" category too. Thanks Neutronbeam.
Morning Metaverse [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Walmart enters the metaverse with Roblox.
- Authors Win as Amazon Revamps Ebook Return Policy. Time to try the actual library? Thanks Max.
- Oprah & Apple TV+ End Their Content Deal.
Morning Tech Bits [10:33 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Thanks Console General.
- Nvidia releases emergency GeForce Experience update to fix Windows 11 22H2 issues.
- Leaked Intel Core i9-13900K teaser video confirms max 5.8 GHz frequency.
- NVIDIA DLSS 2 is noticeably better than AMD FSR 2.1 in Lost Judgment.
- Releasing Windows 11 Build 22621.607 to the Release Preview Channel.
- Xbox Insider Release Notes - Xbox App for Windows [2210.1001.45.0].
- AI Is Probably Using Your Images and It's Not Easy to Opt Out.
- The AV1 codec is coming, and it's a big deal.
- DVDFab version 12.0.97 and StreamFab version 5.0.5.4.
Game Reviews [10:33 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Foretales - Christ Centered Gamer.
- Grounded review - a delightful mix of harsh survival and warm-hearted design - Eurogamer.net.
- Grounded Review - Mountains Out Of Molehills - GameSpot.
- Six years on, No Man's Sky is a masterpiece - Tom's Guide. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- A GREAT Metroidvania with ONE main flaw... - REDSHOT - Indie Ramble (video).
Hardware Reviews [10:33 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- CPU Cooler: be quiet! Silent Wings 4 Review (Page 1 of 4) - APH Networks.
- CPU Cooler: Scythe Fuma 2 Rev. B CPU Cooler Review - ThinkComputers.org.
- Motherboard: Asus ROG Crosshair X670E Hero - LanOC Reviews.
- RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade (RGB) DDR5 Memory Kit Review - Looks Better In Person - ThePCEnthusiast.
- SSD: Silicon Power XD80 M.2 2280 2TB PCIe 3.0 SSD - Mad Shrimps.
Out of the Blue [10:32 am ET] – Share – 5 Comments
Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who are celebrating, as the Jewish New Year began at
sundown last night, a two-day celebration that concludes at sundown tomorrow.
For the record it is now 5783, though I suspect I'll still be writing 5782 on my
check for weeks to come. L'Shanah tovah!
Obituaries: "Prison Break" & "Mork" Producers Dead.
Obituaries: "Prison Break" & "Mork" Producers Dead.
Annual Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Story
Science
Thanks Max.
- Dog-Human Sleeping Relationships Raise Intriguing Questions.
- Affecting Up to 216,000 Studies – Popular Genetic Method Found To Be Deeply Flawed.
- The Quest by Circadian Medicine to Make the Most of Our Body Clocks.
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