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Thursday, Mar 02, 2023
Get Figment for Free [9:13 pm ET] – Share – 10 Comments
With Figment 2: Creed Valley set to launch
on
Steam next week, Bedtime Digital Games celebrates by offering the original
Figment
completely free. This colorful and imaginative action/adventure for
Windows, macOS, and Linux has earned "very positive" user reviews and sold more
than a million copies since its release in 2017. Here's the original
Launch Trailer and here's word:
Figment is an action-adventure game that invites you to explore a unique surreal universe filled with music, humor and multi layered narrative. Join Dusty and his ever-optimistic friend, Piper, on an adventure through the different sides of the mind seeking to restore the courage that's been lost.Continue here to read the full story.
F1 Manager 22 Free Weekend [9:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Drivers, start your engines! A free weekend is now underway
on Steam
for F1 Manager 2022, the latest installment in officially licensed sports
management simulation. The free period runs until Monday. If you want to keep
working with your team after that, the game is on sale for 70% off. Here's a bit
on the game:
Make your mark on Formula 1® in the officially licensed F1® Manager 2022. Be the boss of your chosen constructor and pick from a roster of 2022 drivers and staff. Featuring full F1® licensing and true-to-life presentation, you won’t just play F1® Manager 2022 – you’ll live it.
Write a new chapter in a bold new era for Formula 1®. Choose your F1® team and guide them to glory throughout the official 2022 races by beginning your journey at the back of the grid or taking your place in pole position – in F1® Manager, the choice is yours. Your task is to impress the board by hitting your season targets and long-term goals, securing your team’s success for years to come.
Age of Wonders 4 Preorders [9:13 pm ET] – Share – 4 Comments
Paradox Interactive is now offering preorders of Age of Wonders 4,
the upcoming fantasy strategy sequel. Since preordering games is a risky
proposition at best, there are various bonuses as incentives. Here's a new
Story Trailer, and here's word on the game and the preorder
bonuses:
Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher of triumphant games, today revealed details about upcoming content for Age of Wonders 4, the newest installment in the iconic fantasy strategy game series from Triumph Studios. Age of Wonders 4, which will launch on May 2, 2023 for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X and S, is available in a Premium Edition on all platforms, including additional in-game cosmetic options and the game’s Expansion Pass, providing players with two upcoming content packs and two upcoming full expansions at a bundled discount. A new story trailer, showing the return of the terrifying Wizard Kings, was released today to set the stage for the game’s upcoming launch. Pre-orders for both editions are available starting today on all platforms from the game’s website: https://www.paradoxinteractive.com/games/age-of-wonders-4/Continue here to read the full story.
Age of Wonders 4 invites players to rule a fantasy realm of their own design, in a blend of strategy, role-playing, and turn-based combat. Powerful Wizard Kings have returned to the realms to reign as gods among mortals, and players will rise to challenge their rule using Tomes of Magic to unleash arcane destruction and evolve their armies, gaining new abilities and forms. For the first time in the series, players can create their own custom factions, and leave their mark on countless worlds through each choice they make.
On Sale [9:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Ubisoft Publisher sale on Steam.
- The Complete Python Programming MEGA Bundle (pay what you want and help charity).*
- Weekend Sale: make this weekend exceptional with gaming bargains up to -90%! - GOG.com.*
- Save 50% on Tavern Master on Steam.
- Save 20% on Warhammer 40,000: Darktide on Steam.
- Save 25% on Shredders on Steam.
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Game Crossovers [9:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Patches [9:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Multiplex [9:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official trailer.
Evening Previews [9:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Consolidation [9:12 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Console General.
- Welcome to the Jüngle – The Last Worker and PS VR2.
- Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Free Demo and First DLC, The Tower of Doooom, Available Now.
- Xbox Insider Release Notes - Omega (2303.230227-2217).
- Xbox Insider Release Notes - Delta (2303.230227-2217).
- Xbox Insider Release Notes - Beta (2303.230227-2217).
Evening Tech Bits [9:12 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Thanks Ant and Console General.
- Your Ring camera features are about to change, and not in a good way.
- LibreOffice version 7.5.1. Thanks DSLReports.
- Audacity version 3.2.5. Thanks DSLReports.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1391 and 22624.1391.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25309.
- Musk’s bid to start Neuralink human trials denied by FDA in 2022, report says.
Into the Black [9:12 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Last Link of the Day:
What the AI Chatbot Discourse Is Really Revealing (may require registration or subscription). "The hype cycle for
this era’s biggest tech breakthroughs (metaverse who?) is growing shorter—and
warier." Thanks A.C.M.
Get Rise of Industry for Free [1:20 pm ET] – Share – 12 Comments
Happy Thursday! As usual, this means everyone is now untitled to head over to
the Epic Games Store and pick up a free game. This week it's
Rise of
Industry. This manufacturing strategy game will be yours to keep as long
as you collect it before it's replaced by a new giveaway next Thursday. Next
week's game will be mystery/adventure
Call of the Sea.
But it will be a while before you can heed the call, so for now we'll focus on
this week's freebie. Here's a quick description:
Put your entrepreneurial skills to the test as you create & optimise intricate production lines whilst keeping an eye on the all-important bottom line. As an early 20th Century industrialist, grow your empire & adapt to unexpected events that could lead to boom…or bust.
Dead Island 2 Gameplay Footage [12:59 pm ET] – Share – 16 Comments
With Dead Island 2 officially gold
and due for release next month, Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver offer a new
Extended Gameplay Reveal Trailer with a look at the zombie-infested sequel
in glorious 4K resolution. Here's word on this chance to be the flesh prince of
Bel Air:
With just under two months to go until Dead Island 2 releases worldwide, Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver today unveiled an extended look at what everyone has been waiting for: gameplay. Today's extended gameplay video kicks off the action at the very beginning of Dead Island 2 in Bel Air, Los Angeles.
Armed with an array of weapons, each with their own unique, brutal fighting style and endless opportunities for upgrades, watch as slayer Dani meets Standard zombies (Walkers, Shamblers, Runners), Variant zombies (grenadier walkers), and Apex zombies (hyper mutated zombies), each one with its own horrifying powers and behaviors.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Reviews [12:59 pm ET] – Share – 15 Comments
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is not set to rise until tomorrow, but the
embargo ended today, so we have reviews. Here are evaluations of the new dark
fantasy Three Kingdoms action/RPG from Team NINJA:
- Buy Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review - But Be Aware of These Issues - AGC (video).
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Destructoid.
- Wo Long Fallen Dynasty review: Nioh successor unnecessarily ramps up difficulty - Dexerto.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review- innovating the Soulslike - Digital Trends.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review - "masocore" action with an approachable twist - Eurogamer.net.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - Razor Sharp - Game Informer.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - GameRant.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - Gamereactor.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review - Team Ninja delivers a brutal, gorgeous, long, and rewarding experience - GAMING TREND.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - Souls-Like Of The Three Kingdoms - GameSpot.
- Wo Long- Fallen Dynasty Review - GamesRadar+.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Hardcore Gamer.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - IGN.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review: A Thrilling Soulslike With One Glaring Flaw - Inverse.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Kotaku Review: A Terrific New Soulslike - Kotaku.
- Wo Long Fallen Dynasty review – a Soulslike with its own ideas - The Loadout.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review - PC Gamer.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – Romance of the Three Souls - PCGamesN.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review -- Flash of the blade - PC Invasion.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review: Sekiro, Dark Souls, and Chinese myth - Polygon.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review- a streamlined Nioh with an encouraging spirit - Rock Paper Shotgun.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review- A Chinese Historical Grindfest - Screenrant.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review- The hero we deserve - Shacknews.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - It’s Just A Wonky Nioh 3 - TheGamer.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review – How to make friends and annihilate people - VG247.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review - Shadows Don't Die Twice - Wccftech.
- Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review — Don't sleep on this stylish high-octane Soulslike - Windows Central.
King of the Castle Released [12:59 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
We don't need to know if you're still master of your domain. But we can inform
you about the chance to be King of the Castle, as this medieval-fantasy
party game from Team 17 and Tributary Games is now available
on
Steam. The game's party mode can include between three and 24 players, while
there's also a Twitch mode where the audience can play as up to 3,000 Nobles of
the Council. A look at how this works is provided in the
Launch
Trailer, and
this post discusses the news. Here's how all this works:
In King of the Castle, one player is the Monarch and others can join as their Council of Nobles. Monarchs can host 'Party Games' on Steam for 3-24 players, all of whom can join for free via any device with a web browser; or use ‘Twitch Mode’, where up to 3,000 of their viewers can jump in and play as Nobles directly via their Twitch chat.Continue here to read the full story.
Once a Monarch begins a game, joining players will be automatically designated the status of ‘Noble’ and will be assigned a unique homeland. As the story progresses, they’ll be able to vote upon key decisions to influence the kingdom and advance their nefarious schemes. For Twitch-hosted games, Noble players with Twitch accounts can also voice their thoughts using the platform’s chat function to discuss dilemmas faced by the crown, or take on the role of usurper and plan not-so-secret uprisings right under their ruler’s nose!
Blacksmith Master Announced [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Publisher Hooded Horse announces Blacksmith Master, a medieval smithy
simulation in development at Untitled Studio for release this year on the
Epic
Games Store and
Steam.
This doesn't just involve wielding a hammer, you'll also need a pickaxe, as you
are a vertically integrated blacksmith. So you'll also run a mining operation to
collect ore and gems for raw materials. All this is shown off in the
Announcement Trailer. Here's more:
Tucked away among the winding alleys of a small medieval town lies a dormant workshop – a humble place for a humble blacksmith, but with potential for greatness. Blacksmith Master lets players manage the entire production chain from start to finish:Continue here to read the full story.
- Send out miners to gather ores, jewels, and other raw materials
- Smelt the ore into ingots, and have gem cutters craft precious stones
- Design the best wares - from common tools and weapons, to the finest of jewelry and glassware
- Hire a team of experienced smithies and artisans to bring creations to life, and then sell them for a tidy profit
- Rinse and repeat, until a player can become the Blacksmith Master
Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon Next Month [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Assemble Entertainment and Odyssey Studios announce April 5th is the release
date for Moviehouse – The Film Studio Tycoon, a new tycoon game to help
you reach your inner Cecil B. DeMille, Ed Wood, or perhaps Chili Palmer. This
chance to play director is said to be inspired by Peter Molyneux's The Movies,
which is perhaps why they are turning up the hype and calling this as a "new
spin on the classic tycoon formula." You can wishlist this now
on Steam. For more, a new
Gameplay Trailer shows off one aspect of movie magic, the creation of a
miniature set for special effects. And here are some additional
details:
Starting in the 80s where neon and practical effects ruled, and spanning through the decades to the near-real look of current day CGI, players start with a small yet passionate film crew with rudimentary equipment who have one goal: grow the studio into one of the best in the industry and keep it that way for years to come. With an eye for entertainment, pick from a dozen popular film genres and plot the perfect, award-winning storyline. Grow your operation with your razor-sharp business sense and usher in a new era for filmmakers worldwide. You only get one shot to make it or break it, and as they say: if you film it, they will come!Continue here to read the full story.
On Sale [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Publisher Sale: PLAION & Friends with their outstanding games up to -85%! - GOG.com.*
- Distant Worlds 2 with the Aurora Update and special discounts on the series up to -90%! - GOG.com.*
- 5 new games from MediBang with discounts up to -60%! - GOG.com.*
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Morning Patches [12:58 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Team Fortress 2 Update Released.
- Tiny Tina's Wonderlands Notes- Version 1.0.6.0s.
- World of Warcraft Hotfixes: March 1, 2023.
↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.
Morning Multiplex [12:58 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Adonis Creed swings his way into Fortnite.
- Clash: Artifacts of Chaos - Night Gameplay Trailer.
- GUNDAM EVOLUTION: Season 3 Update - IGNITION.
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
- The sword is a lie - Viva La Dirt League (NSFW). Thanks Ant.
Morning Metaverse [12:58 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Global internet shutdowns at all-time high in 2022, Access Now reports.
- Russia bans foreign messaging apps in government organizations. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
- Movies Anywhere is ditching its Screen Pass and Watch Together features June 1.
- Microsoft now lets you change Bing’s chatbot personality to be more entertaining.
Morning Tech Bits [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
- First PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs Are Now Available, Predictably Expensive.
- 300TB SSD are coming soon, but they will be shockingly expensive. In case you were planning on using them as stocking-stuffers.
- OpenAI shifts from AGI talk to ChatGPT API release, as developers cheer.
- Microsoft unveils AI model that understands image content, solves visual puzzles.
- The Chinese Market Is Crazy About ChatGPT. But the Government, Not So Much.
- Huawei Hides Displayed Chips to Protect Suppliers at MWC.
- Plex Media Server v1.31.1.6733. Thanks Console General.
- Revo Uninstaller Pro version 5.1.1. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
- $1,250 Diamond-Branded Ethernet Cables Lure Audiophiles With Silver and Carbon. Free shipping!
Hardware Reviews [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Case: MSI MEG Prospect 700R Review - TechPowerUp.
- CPU/AIO Cooler: TEAMGROUP SIREN DUO360 AIO Review - SSD Cooling Included - TechPowerUp.
- Flash Drive: OWC Envoy Pro Mini Review- SSD in a Thumb Drive Exceeds Expectations - AnandTech.
- Keyboard: MSI VIGOR GK71 SONIC Blue keyboard review - Guru3D.
- Monitor: Philips Portable Monitor 16B1P3300 - LanOC Reviews.
- Mouse: Asus ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition Review- Super Light - Tom's Hardware.
- PC: Lenovo Legion 7i Gaming PC Review - TweakTown.
etc. [12:58 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Lenoman Theme by Lee Jackson Audio. High-resolution version of the Lenoman talk show theme song from Duke Nukem Forever…
- First-person shooters have been getting perspective wrong all along…
Out of the Blue [12:58 pm ET] – Share – 25 Comments
We now have the
Succession Season 4 Official Trailer to lead into the final season. I have
mixed feelings about this, like how it feels when I know I'm nearing the end of
a good book. MrsBlue and I have a rule about dropping shows when they hit the
Gilligan's Island moment of having established the characters and just
putting them through their motions every week. A four-season run is a great way
to avoid that (though ironically, Gilligan's Island only lasted three
seasons itself). But it's so entertaining to watch the Roy family in
dysfunctional action I would probably gladly keep watching no matter how long
they pushed out the conclusion of the story.
Successful Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Breakfast Link
- Thomson Bike - How Do You Build a Bike for Shaquille O'Neal? Thanks RedEye9.
- Bangladeshi scientist Dr. Firdausi Qadri reflects on her career treating cholera. Thanks RedEye9.
Stories
- Whiskey Fungus Fed by Jack Daniel’s Encrusts a Tennessee Town (may require registration or subscription).
- Over $30 Million Worth Of Funkos Are Headed To The Landfill.
Science
- The paradox of pursuing happiness. Thanks Max.
- Researchers in Vietnam Discovered That Two Deer Antlers Languishing in Museum Storage Are Actually 2,000-Year-Old Musical Instruments.
- The Lie Detector Was Never Very Good at Telling the Truth (may require registration or subscription).
Media
- Struggling Snowboarder Knocks Line of People Down. Left a difficult 7-10 split. Thanks VideoSift.
- New World Records from February 2023. Including breaking most perforated concrete blocks!
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