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Friday, Sep 30, 2022
Ubisoft Stadia Games Will Transfer to Ubisoft Connect [6:18 pm ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Ubisoft is stepping up in light of the
news that Google is shutting down its
Stadia streaming game service. A
tweet
from Ubisoft Support announces it is working to bring all Ubisoft games
purchased on Stadia to Ubisoft Connect:
While Stadia will shut down on January 18, 2023, we're happy to share that we're working to bring the games you own on Stadia to PC through Ubisoft Connect. We'll have more to share regarding specific details as well as the impact for Ubisoft+ subscribers at a later date.
UNDETECTED Sneaks Out [6:18 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
The UNDETECTED detector is going off, so UNDETECTED is now available for
Windows on the
Epic Games Store, GOG.com*, and
Steam. This
is a new take on classic stealth/action games intended to make your snake solid.
Sneak a look at
the
trailer to see for yourself. Word is you are on the trail of a cell that has
apparently splintered off in some manner:
A cell of the revolutionary group who call themselves ‘Los Desplazados’, including their leader Gloria, has gone missing in the Chicxulub Perpetual Energy Station area. Mexican-American ex-CIMACORP Agent ‘Tenoch Kaan’, now a Desplazado himself, is deployed to find Gloria and her team. He is fitted with the latest in biotechnological enhancements. His mission is to find out what happened to the missing Desplazados without alerting CIMACORP of his presence.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
Evening Patches [6:18 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official patch.
Evening Multiplex [6:18 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Content creator videos. Thanks Ant.
Evening Interviews [6:18 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Tech Bits [6:18 pm ET] – Share – 12 Comments
- Elon Musk’s Texts Shatter the Myth of the Tech Genius (may require registration or subscription). Thanks Matthew.
- ASRock DDR5 Installation Stickers Blamed for Motherboard RMAs.
- Acer’s First GPU is an Intel Arc A770 With Two Different Types of Fans.
Evening Legal Briefs [6:18 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Microsoft files its case for Activision acquisition with EU competition regulator.
- Activision slams COD cheatmakers with racketeering charges.
- Elon Musk's texts show how his relationship with Twitter went sideways. Thanks RedEye9.
- Apple's Korea Offices Raided by Antitrust Regulators Over Allegations It Charges Developers 33% Commission.
Into the Black [6:17 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Last Link of the Day:
Scottish man lifts barbell while unicycling to break world record.
Project U Testing [10:58 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Ubisoft reveals plans for Project U, "a new concept of session-based
co-op shooter" that's now in early development (thanks
VGC). Ubisoft UK
has the details, because the first closed beta will be restricted to players in
Western Europe. Word is: "Codename 'Project U' explores a new concept of
session-based co-op shooter, where many players unite to prevail against an
overwhelming threat!" Signups are now underway for interested players from
France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark,
the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, Spain, and
Italy. But be warned the game is entirely in English. Here are the system specs
for testers:
30 FPS: OS : Windows 10 CPU: Intel Core i5-4460, AMD Ryzen 3 1200 GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 (8GB of VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8GB of VRAM)
RAM : 16 GB dual channel 60 FPS: OS : Windows 10 CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 (8GB of VRAM) or AMD Radeon RX Vega 64 (8GB of VRAM) RAM : 16 GB dual channel
FIFA 23 Kicks Off [10:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
EA SPORTS announces the release of FIFA 23 for PC and consoles,
kicking off the latest installment in the long-running association
football/soccer series. This apparently hasn't gone as smoothly as hoped on PC,
and
VG247 discusses some day one problems hurting the game's review scores
on Steam.
If you are undeterred, the other places selling the Windows edition are the
EA App,
Origin, and
the Epic
Games Store. The announcement also mentions
Stadia, but
well, yeah. Here's the
Official Launch Trailer. Read on for more on
EA's final FIFA licensed game:
Today, Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) is celebrating the launch of EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23 featuring HyperMotion2* gameplay technology, delivering incredible action, realism, and authenticity to every aspect on the pitch. With cross-play†, innovations in fan-favorite modes including FIFA Ultimate Team™, Career mode, VOLTA FOOTBALL, and both the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups™**, FIFA 23 is now available for PlayStationⓇ 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC via the EA app, Origin™, EPIC, and Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.Continue here to read the full story.
“With FIFA 23, we’re bringing fans everywhere the most immersive, authentic football experience ever in an EA SPORTS FIFA title,” said Nick Wlodyka, SVP, GM of EA SPORTS FC. “By incorporating women’s club football, our latest innovations in technology with HyperMotion2, unrivaled authenticity with more than 300+ partners across world football, this latest title encapsulates the power of football to connect players, leagues, teams and talent from around the globe through our shared passion for the sport.”
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Normandy Takes Flight [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
IL-2 Sturmovik: Battle of Normandy is now available for Windows
on Steam, offering the latest installment in this combat flight simulator
from 1C Game Studios. Air combat is not the typical focus when recreating World
War II's pivotal invasion of Normandy, and the battle involved none of the
game's titular Ilyushin Il-2 Shturmovik aircraft, but the game is focused on
realism nonetheless. This can be seen in the
launch trailer and the description:
IL-2 Sturmovik: The Battle of Normandy contains eight famous aircraft you can take into virtual combat alone or with friends and comes with a map of the Normandy theater that includes a portion of southern England and northwest France. Taken from satellite data, the accurately reproduced topography reflects the battleground as it was in mid-1944 both pre and post invasion.Continue here to read the full story.
Complete with new mission types and airfield types - bringing the total amount to 100 airfields with historically accurate layouts. The Battle of Normandy offers franchise new ships, ground vehicles, buildings, coastal defenses, V-1 buzzbombs and their launch positions, plus dozens of new aircraft paint schemes, and much more.
RAILGRADE Rolls Out [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
RAILGRADE is now available for Windows and Switch in an attempt to
railroad its way into the crowded train simulation market. Windows users can
station themselves at the
Epic Games Store,
where this carries a 10% launch discount for the next week. Train your eyes on
the
Launch Trailer for a high-pressure message about this from your corporate
overlords. Here's more on whether this makes the grade:
Construct intricate railway networks and use the power of trains to connect vital industries with the resources they require. Manage inputs and outputs to optimise production, and create efficient supply chains using multi-level tracks and a variety of unique engine types.Continue here to read the full story.
Combine strategic decision-making with creative construction in order to rebuild a thriving industrial colony. Succeed, and you might just impress your corporate overlords enough to be allowed back home to earth.
Airoheart Released [10:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Airoheart is now available for PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch,
offering a top-down RPG "inspired by the classics." The version
on Steam
lists Windows and macOS support, while for some reason the
Epic Games Store
lists this for Windows alone. Here's the
Launch Trailer showing off the game's decidedly throwback style, and here's
more;
Our story begins in the land of Engard, where our beloved hero Airoheart sets out on a journey to stop his brother's diabolical plan to unleash an ancient evil that has been sealed in the shadows for generations, and to trigger a war using the power of the Draoidh Stone.Continue here to read the full story.
Will you confront your own brother and stop him from executing his wicked plans?
I See Red Next Month [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Gameforge announces I See Red is coming to Windows on October 24th,
offering players a top-down shooter in a gritty, science fiction environment.
What's black and white and red all over? This game. This is shown of in the
previously released
Announcement Teaser Trailer. Here's an explanation:
The world is bleak in the dichromatic roguelite I See Red, with flashes of crimson breaking up its stark black and white aesthetic. Your enemies are skilled and strong, but you’re even better. Get up close and personal by using your grappling hook and pulling yourself towards them. Chase them down with your guns. Execute them with your bare hands. Upgrade yourself with new passive skills. And should one of your foes get lucky, your more adept and powerful clone will return to finish the job. Time is on your side!Continue here to read the full story.
PAW Patrol: Grand Prix Released [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
PAW Patrol: Grand Prix has raced out for Windows and consoles, and
the PC edition is available for Windows
on
Steam and for consoles. This features arcade racing based on the pawpular
animated children's show. Here's the
Launch Trailer, and here's what this holds for kids of all ages:
Join Ryder, Chase, and the rest of the PAW Patrol on their fastest mission yet--to win the Pup Cup! Players will be able to speed their way around 11 tracks in Adventure Bay, Jake's Snowboarding Resort, the Jungle and more to find out who's the quickest racer of them all. But watch out for Mayor Humdinger, --he could be just around the corner in his blimp to cause all kinds of mayhem on the track!Continue here to read the full story.
As well as being the first ever PAW Patrol game kart racer, PAW Patrol: Grand Prixis the first PAW Patrol multiplayer video game that allows up to 4-players at once, letting the whole family play together via split screen. Race to become a champion using power ups and boosts like water balloons, snowballs and confetti blasts. More experienced track stars will be able to play on hard mode, while younger players can use easy control options with auto-acceleration to guide them to the finish line.
Morning Crowdfunding [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Zoria- Age of Shattering - Isometric Fantasy RPG by Anshar Publishing — Kickstarter. "A squad-based tactical RPG with fluid turn-based combat, outpost, and follower management, set in the expansive Fantasy world of Zoria. Lead a team of four heroes with their unique skills and perks. Every team member contributes to undertaken battles." There's a playable demo on Steam. Thanks Incognitum.
Morning Consolidation [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Console General.
Morning Mobilization [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Are Android-based game-streaming handhelds a fad, or are they the future? Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Surface Book 3 gets improved thermal management in latest firmware update.
- Pixel Watch price leak suggests Google isn't trying to match the Apple Watch.
- Food delivery drone lands on power lines resulting in power outage for thousands.
- Hate the New iPhone Battery Icon on iOS 16? You Won't Have to Wait Too Long for a Fix.
Morning Metaverse [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Satellites must be deorbited within five years of completing missions, FCC rules.
- How Bots Corrupted Advertising (may require registration or subscription). Because advertising has always been all about ethics.
- Twitch testing feature for viewers to pay up to $100 to highlight a message. Putting a price on the signal to noise ratio.
- Molly Russell: Social media a factor in teenager's death, coroner says.
- "Rings" Beats "Dragon" In Nielsen Ratings Battle.
- 'Community' Movie Is Finally Happening, at Peacock.
Morning Tech Bits [10:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Thanks Neutronbeam and Console General.
- Ryzen 9 7900X Delidded: Lower Temperature and 5.50 GHz on All Cores.
- A history of ARM, part 1- Building the first chip.
- Ubuntu 22.10 Arrives For Beta Testing.
- Bipedal robot sets 100 meter record. Usain Electric Bolt.
- Bruce Willis Sells Rights To His 'Digital Twin.' Thanks Ant.
- Apple VP leaves company after making jokes in viral TikTok video.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.730 and 22623.730.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25211.
Morning Safety Dance [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Numerous orgs hacked after installing weaponized open source apps. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Microsoft issues advisory about two 0-day vulnerabilities in Exchange Server, no fix yet.
- CIA betrayed informants with shoddy covert comms websites.
- This new Royal ransomware is already asking for millions. Typical royalty.
Morning Legal Briefs [10:57 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Thanks Ant.
- House, Senate Democrats ask FTC to fight Amazon's acquisition of iRobot.
- What the Securing Open Source Software Act does and what it misses.
- Europe considers rules for easier AI compensation claims. Thanks DSLReports.
- Wall St fined $1.8b for using WhatsApp, other shadow comms. Thanks DSLReports.
- India-based VPN to challenge new data law in court.
- Ex-eBay execs jailed for cyberstalking critical bloggers.
Hardware Reviews [10:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Graphics Card: An Alluring Alchemist- Intel Arc A380 GPU Creator Performance Review – Techgage.
- Graphics Card: Intel Arc A750 & A770 Unboxing & Preview - TechPowerUp.
- Keyboard: ROCCAT Vulcan II Mini Optical RGB Gaming Keyboard - Christ Centered Gamer.
- Keyboard: Roccat Vulcan II Mini Review- So Pretty, Colorful, and Bright I can Almost Overlook the Software - Tom's Hardware.
- Keyboard: System76 Launch Configurable Mechanical Keyboard Review - TechPowerUp.
- Laptop: Dell Inspiron 14 (7420) 2-in-1 Touchscreen Laptop Review - TweakTown.
- Laptop: MSI Stealth 15M review- Coasting on its good looks - Engadget (video).
- Mini PC: ASRock 4x4 BOX-5800U Review A Tiny AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Mini PC - STH.
- Misc: ifi GO bar review: Desktop-class audio in a tiny package - Android Police.
- PSU: Lian Li SP850 Gold SFX Power Supply Review - OCinside.
etc. [10:57 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Out of the Blue [10:57 am ET] – Share – 12 Comments
After a good start in our
Pigskin
Pick'em Pool. I have now been incorrect picking eight consecutive games.
This includes losing last week on the Tua Tagovailoa return, and losing last
night on his departure. Silly pool results aside, I hope there are ramifications
from putting him back in the game last week with an obvious concussion. It's
hard to stay an NFL fan if the league is already backsliding on its commitment
to better protect players from head injuries. Hopefully Tua makes a full
recovery.
Obituary: Giorgio Coraluppi, Pittsburgh inventor of tech for video calls, lauded as pioneer. Thanks Neutronbeam.
Obituary: Giorgio Coraluppi, Pittsburgh inventor of tech for video calls, lauded as pioneer. Thanks Neutronbeam.
Streaking Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Breakfast Link
Stories
- Boyle To Helm "Matrix" Dance Adaptation. Will you take the red crazy pill, or the blue one?
- McDonalds will offer adult Happy Meals this October. Hopefully including adult toys.
- Thumbs down to ‘middle finger’ health campaign in New Zealand.
Science
Media
Thanks VideoSift.
- Cat.exe Has Broken When Smelling Coffee. Thanks Boing Boing.
- Florida reporter defends putting condom on mic. No glove, no storm love.
- American Airlines flight interrupted by sounds of ‘moaning’ PA system.
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