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Get Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Relics of War for Free [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Steam now offers the chance to pick up a free copy of Warhammer 40,000:
Gladius - Relics of War for Windows and Linux. This is one of many
announcements at today's Warhammer Skulls event. You have a week to jump on
this, and if you act in time, it's yours to keep. And not to put a hat on a hat,
but this free game also comes with free DLC. Here's word:
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War is the acclaimed 4X turn-based strategy from creators Proxy Studios and publisher Slitherine. Released in 2018, it pits multiple factions against each other as they vie for dominance on the relic-strewn Gladius Prime. Now is the best moment to step into a new strategic vision of Warhammer 40,000 grimdark future. With Warhammer Skulls, the game is free for a limited-time offer. Download it once, keep it forever!
And with this offer, a free Tyranid unit, the monstrous Tyrannocyte, will be gifted for free to all game owners. This horrifying, Tier-2 alien creature transports units to the frontline and supports them by pinning down enemy units.
GOG Warhammer Goodie Pack Includes Free Game [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
A Warhammer Skulls 2023 Digital Goodie Pack is now free to claim
on GOG.com, offering some freebies
celebrating today's Warhammer Skulls announcements. The pack includes various
items related to Warhammer. The collection includes a free copy of Final
Liberation: Warhammer Epic 40,000, the turn-based strategy game from 1997.
You can't claim this through its
individual listing, you must collect the goodie pack to get it for free.
Here's a refresher on the game:
SSI, the masterminds behind the Five Star General Series’, bring their Midas touch to the Warhammer 40,000 world in the first ever video-game adaption of the EPIC table-top game. With over 85 unit types, this addition to the 40k franchise brings the vastness and depth of an EPIC-style battle to your PC, allowing you greater selection and customisation over your army. This, along with the multiple scenarios and battlefronts to fight from, will keep your strategic mind on edge for hours on end.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin Announced [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Frontier Developments announces Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin,
an RTS game coming to PC and consoles. The Windows edition has listings on
Epic Games Store and
Steam, both of which say it is "coming soon." Near the end of 2021, Nexon
and Games Workshop announced a
multiplayer PvE game titled Warhammer Age of Sigmar. The new game seems
to be a separate project, and it's not clear if the Nexon game is still in
development. Here's the Realms of Ruin
Announce Trailer and some details:
Experience the Mortal Realms brought to life in Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Realms of Ruin, a real-time strategy game set in Games Workshop's expansive fantasy universe. Become a warlord and lead four unique factions to conquer the wild and savage Realm of Ghur in tense and tactical battles.Continue here to read the full story.
Tame the savage Realm of Beasts in a rich narrative, exploring the nature of war and survival from the perspectives of righteous champions and villainous generals. Battle for survival and dominance across a campaign featuring four major factions, including Stormcast Eternals and Orruk Kruleboyz, and experience a twisted plot, penned in conjunction with acclaimed Black Library author, Gavin Thorpe.
Homeworld 3 Delayed [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Gearbox announces it is pushing the launch of Homeworld 3 into
February 2024. The new installment in the outer space RTS series was last
expected in the first half of this year. Word is the setback is to make for a
better game:
We are moving the launch of Homeworld 3 to February 2024.
Our primary goal is to deliver a Homeworld experience that lives up to the standards set by its predecessors and is worthy of this series' incredible legacy. Homeworld 3 is shaping up to be exactly that, but in order to fully realize that vision we need more time to refine and polish the game.
We deeply appreciate your passion and dedication to this game, and we are working hard to get Homeworld 3 to you as soon as we can.
Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks Testing [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Caged Element and PLAION announce Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks, a
combat-racing game that's a more unusual exploitation of the frequently
exploited Warhammer 40K franchise. It will be free-to-play upon release, which
should be soon. But an alpha playtest is underway right now, and if you are
interested in giving this a test drive, you can request access
on Steam. The
Announcement Trailer shows off the game's "high-Orktane mayhem." Here's
more:
Fans of speed and dakka can now live out their Warhammer 40,000 fantasies, driving scrappy vehicles and unloading bombastic weapons in a Speedwaaagh to the death.Continue here to read the full story.
Players can choose from various classes of vehicle including, damage, tank, and support wagons, each of which features distinct abilities that compliment a variety of playstyles. Players will ride to victory across multiple maps in this explosive mix of the combat racing and shooter genres.
During the Alpha Playtest, Warhammer 40,000: Speed Freeks will feature a limited number of vehicles and levels and a single game mode, the unique hard-hitting combat racing conquest mode, which ends in a glorious sprint to a finish line. This fresh take on the vehicular shooter has players racing to capture points and fighting for bigger scores, with each team pushing the pedal to the rusted metal in their scrappy gas guzzlers.
Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 Released [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 is out on
GOG.com* and
Steam, offering a sequel to the original Do Not Feed the Monkeys from
2018. You can observe this game about observing monkeys in its
PC
Release Trailer. Word is The Primate Observation Club will last longer than
first imagined:
Welcome to the future of The Primate Observation Club. Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 is a digital voyeur simulator that combines narrative, investigation, surveillance, and resource management. Even in 2099 the rule about messing with your unlucky subjects still remains in this highly anticipated sequel: DO NOT feed the monkeys!*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
Life is about to get a little meta…
- Do you like power? How about controlling the lives of others?
- Do you like breaking rules? Does it excite you? Maybe “Rebel” is your middle name?
- Do you want to be part of an exclusive group? Be someone important?
- Do you want to make some money and become rich?
Bat Boy and Demo Released [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Grab your Louisville Slugger and head over to
Steam to check
out the release of Bat Boy for Windows. That's because this is about the
problems that can so easily be solved with your baseball bat (spoiler alert: it
can solve all of them). This flexible utility is on display in the
Official Launch Trailer. There's also a playable demo for firsthand
impressions. Here's word on the adventures of Ryosuke and "his fellow
sports-star friends":
Ryosuke isn't just your regular high-school kid — Ryosuke is Bat Boy! He and his fellow sports-star friends secretly battle against the evil invading forces of interdimensional mage Lord Vicious, hellbent on hosting sinister athletic events for his own amusement. When Lord Vicious brainwashes Bat Boy’s fellow squad in order to participate in the Trials of Darkness, it’s up to Bat Boy to traverse a hostile world on his quest to free the minds of his sports-hero squad before they fall victim to the Trials. Along the way, Bat Boy will encounter all manner of allies and goons as he fights his way to the final confrontation with Lord Vicious.Continue here to read the full story.
Diluvian Winds Early Access [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Early Access to survival platformer Diluvian Winds is now underway on
GOG.com* and
Steam.
Word is: "Often compared with Spiritfarer visually and inspired by great titles
such as Reus, Basement and Fallout Shelter among others, Diluvian Winds takes
place in a world in which nature has reclaimed its rights. Ensure the survival
of the travelers each day while growing your hamlet on land and underwater." The
Early Access Release Trailer supplies a look at the game in action. We're
still not sure about the identity of the Eggman, but it turns out the walrus is
you:
As the weather gets worse, a walrus, acting as a lighthouse keeper, welcomes the travelers looking for a place to sleep.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
As the keeper, manage the travelers and fulfill their requests in the hope of withstanding the natural disasters, and grow your hamlet on land, under the sea or among the clouds.
The lighthouse helps guide the travelers and the wandering caravans. The keeper must tend to the fire, for if it were to fade, he would be cut off from the world.
On Sale [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Save 65% on Roguebook on Steam.
- Jackbox Games Weekend Sale on Steam.
- Save 25% on Squad on Steam.
- Save 25% on One Military Camp on Steam.
- ASIAN Travel and Language with Lonely Planet and Utalk (pay what you want and help charity).*
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Evening Patches [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Official patches.
- GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- - New character "Asuka" and new Battle Stage "Tír na nÓg" available NOW.
- The Last of Us Part I v1.0.5.1 Patch Notes.
- The Pegasus Expedition - Last Early Access Content Update - The Exodus - Is Live.
- Total War: WARHAMMER III - Update 3.1.0.
- Warhammer 40,000: Darktide - Content Drop- Rejects Unite - Announced at Skulls.
- Xbox App for Windows [2305.1001.1.0]. Thanks Console General.
Virtual Reality Check [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Multiplex [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Official trailers.
- Disney Speedstorm - Steamboat Pete Joins The Race. Is this about the Steamboat Willie copyright?
- For Honor: Content of the Week - 25 May.
- Lies of P - Allegra Marland Interview Trailer.
- Lies of P - Developer Behind The Scenes Trailer.
- Sons Of The Forest - Patch 6 update.
- Space Marine 2 - Skulls Showcase Gameplay.
- Timberborn - Update 4 is here.
- Warhammer Skulls: Tacticus -- Introducing Thousand Sons.
- Warhammer: Vermintide 2 - Karak Azgaraz - Free Update Trailer.
Evening Mobilization [7:12 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Ford signs deal to buy lithium from Salton Sea area for EV batteries. Thanks The Flying Penguin.
- MoviePass Relaunches With New Subscription Plans And Updated "Unlimited" Feature. Now all we need is the return of HQ Trivia.
Evening Metaverse [7:12 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- YouTube Stories, Google’s clone of Snapchat, is dying on June 26.
- Opera Web Browser version 99.0.4788.31. Thanks Console General.
Evening Tech Bits [7:12 pm ET] – Share – 5 Comments
Thanks Console General.
- Twitter says startups can 'experiment' with its data for $5,000 a month. Aka *your* data.
- Eating Disorder Helpline Fires Staff, Transitions to Chatbot After Unionization.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1825 and 22631.1825.
- Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25375.
- Azure Data Studio v1.44.0.
- SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) v19.1.
- Visual Studio 2022 version 17.6.2.
- StreamFab v6.1.2.4.
Evening Safety Dance [7:12 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- The Security Hole at the Heart of ChatGPT and Bing (may require registration or subscription). Guessing "Microsoft" seems too easy.
- Up to 1.5 million WordPress sites could be hit by this security flaw - so patch up now.
- OpenAI CEO raises $115M for crypto company that scans people’s eyeballs.
Into the Black [7:12 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Get Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition for Free [12:10 pm ET] – Share – 9 Comments
The Epic Games Store offers a solution to last week's tease of a "mystery game" giveaway
with the release of
Fallout: New Vegas - Ultimate Edition as its new weekly freebie. This
highly regarded action/RPG is for keeps as long as you hit the snag it now
button by next Thursday. Then a new giveaway will begin, which is once again
mysteriously listed as a mystery game. Here's what to expect if you decide to
roll the dice on this:
It’s the kind of town where you dig your own grave prior to being shot in the head and left for dead… and that’s before things really get ugly. It’s a town of dreamers and desperados being torn apart by warring factions vying for complete control of this desert oasis. It’s a place where the right kind of person with the right kind of weaponry can really make a name for themselves, and make more than an enemy or two along the way.
With the introduction of the Ultimate Edition, Bethesda Softworks offers you the chance to double-down and get the complete package of New Vegas fun. For the first time in one package, you can get all the Fallout: New Vegas content including the full suite of highly acclaimed add-on content: Dead Money, Honest Hearts, Old World Blues and Lonesome Road. To sweeten the pot, you’ll be armed with the latest cache of unique weapons, ammo types and recipes from the most recent add-on packs: Courier’s Stash and Gun Runners Arsenal.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Released [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Tolkien fans rejoice, as your precious is here. The Lord of the Rings: Gollum
is now available for Windows on the
Humble Store* and
Steam, and presumably soon on the
Epic Games Store and GOG.com.* This is
also available for Xbox and PlayStation, with a Switch edition expected later
this year. Here's the
Launch
Trailer and a bit on the possibility the game holds a redemption arc for
Sméagol:
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a story-driven action adventure set in the world of the novels. Embark on a perilous journey as Gollum, chasing the only thing that is precious to him. Climb, leap, and sneak your way past dangers or into advantageous spots. Gollum is skillful and sly, and torn by a split personality. It is up to you to decide whether to yield to the darker side of Gollum or trust the kinder gentler hint of Sméagol. Travel from the depths of Mordor to the beautiful realm of the wood elves and meet compelling characters both familiar and new in a story steeped deep in the lore of Middle-earth.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Reviews [11:57 am ET] – Share – 17 Comments
And now for the bad news. Read on for a roundup of reviews for The Lord of
the Rings: Gollum. The game is getting absolutely mordored:
- Terrible Lord of the Rings Gollum - Review - AGC (video).
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review - some great level design mired in problems - Eurogamer.net.
- The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Review - We Don't Wants It, We Don't Needs It - GameSpot.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - GamesRadar+.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review - boil it, mash it, stick it in the bin - Games - The Guardian.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - IGN.
- 'Gollum' Review: The Worst Lord of the Rings Game Ever - Inverse.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review In Progress - MMORPG.com.
- The Lord of the Rings Gollum Review - Not So Precious - Noisy Pixel (video).
- The Lord of the Rings Gollum review – far from precious - PCGamesN.
- The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum review- I hates it - Rock Paper Shotgun.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review- Two-faced - Shacknews.
- The Lord Of The Rings: Gollum Review- Smeagre Offerings - TheGamer.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review — anything but precious - Tom's Guide.
- The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review - Precious in its Own Way - Wccftech.
Days of Doom Announced [11:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Atari announces Days of Doom, a tactical roguelite bringing turn-based
combat to PC and consoles later this year. Its setting is described as a "zany
apocalyptic world," as seen in
this
announcement trailer. Here's a bit on the game's classes and replayability
in what could have been titled Preppers vs Zombies:
Mastering the art of turn-based combat is essential to survival in this tortured realm. Each character class possesses unique abilities that, when skillfully employed, can turn the tide of battle. Kickstart the chaos with Pyro, setting foes ablaze for lingering damage. Unleash the unstoppable duo of Hydromancer and Thrasher, a formidable pair drenching enemies with watery assaults and delivering electrifying surprises. Though the odds seem insurmountable, strategic utilization of each class' talents, combined with timely upgrades and new abilities, is the key to overcoming the undead (or otherwise disturbing) menaces.Continue here to read the full story.
Prepare for endless surprises and relentless challenges, as no two runs in Days of Doom are ever the same. The procedurally generated landscape and the unpredictability of enemy encounters ensure each playthrough offers a fresh opportunity to hone your survival skills, pushing you to the top of your game.
The Front Closed Beta Signups [11:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Samar Studio invites players interested in open-world survival games to sign up
for testing of The Front, its upcoming entry in the genre. A new
gameplay trailer accompanies the news, and you can also check out the game's
listings on
Steam and the
Epic Games Store. If this strikes a chord, you can register on
the official website, and testing should
begin "soon." Here's more from
this post on the topic:
It has been three months since we first unveiled The Front to the world. During this time, we have received a lot of support and suggestions from all of you. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you! The first Closed Beta Test for The Front will be launching soon, and you can now fill out a survey on our official website to qualify for access to the test.Continue here to read the full story.
Once we have collected enough participants from the survey, we will start to contact the selected players by DISCORD and EMAIL, so please make sure you leave the accurate information in the survey, thanks!
Be aware: This test is a CLOSED BETA test, that means you will have to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to enter the test.
Evil Wizard Released [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evil Wizard is now available for Windows
on Steam
and Xbox, offering an action/RPG where you play as a tiny wizard with big
powers. This can be seen in action in the
release trailer. Here's the elevator pitch:
Evil Wizard is a humor-filled action RPG featuring metroidvania elements and carefully crafted pixel-art environments. As a defeated villain who barely survived a tough fight, you’ll have to face an army of so-called heroes to recover what’s rightfully yours. Rediscover your powers, infiltrate your own castle, unleash devastating spells, and purge your ancestral home of these miserable excuses for an enemy. Are you ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to be the bad guy for a change!Continue here to read the full story.
Quoteworthy [11:57 am ET] – Share – 4 Comments
- Sony Expects To Earn $450 Million From PC Games In Next 10 Months. Thanks Neutronbeam.
On Sale [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
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Morning Multiplex [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Morning Esports & Competitions [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Morning Consolidation [11:57 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Morning Metaverse [11:57 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- BBC Studios and Reality+ take Top Gear and Doctor Who to The Sandbox metaverse. Warm your hands by the money fire.
- DeSantis, Musk Twitter Spaces hurt by glitches. Thanks Matthew.
- Mozilla Thunderbird — Release Notes (102.11.1). Thanks Frans.
- Superhuman for Windows is finally here. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Max Removes Director/Writer Specific Credits. Thanks Ant.
Morning Legal Briefs [11:57 am ET] – Share – 8 Comments
- ChatGPT-maker warns it might leave EU over planned AI law. AI will totally respect borders.
Hardware Reviews [11:57 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Graphics Card: Gainward GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GHOST review - Guru3D.
- Graphics Card: MSI GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Gaming X Trio Review - Best RTX 4060 Ti Graphics Card- - ThePCEnthusiast.
- Headset/Earbuds: Logitech G Pro X 2 Wireless Gaming Headset Review - Top-Tier, Top-Dollar - GameSpot.
- Laptop: Dell XPS 15 OLED (2023) review- Best in class gets better - Tom's Guide. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Mini PC: ECS LIVA Q3 Plus with Ryzen Embedded R2314 Mini-PC - Mad Shrimps.
- PC: Dell XPS 8960 Gaming PC - TweakTown.
- PC: Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 5i 24 Review - PCMag.
Out of the Blue [11:57 am ET] – Share – 14 Comments
Happy Towel Day, one of several designations for this date. For instance, today
is apparently "National Wine Day" in the US. I get that these "special
occasions" are usually just marketing or other fluff, but this still strikes me
as unnecessary. There are shops with supplies of novelty glasses, aprons, and
signs with declarations like "It's Wine O'Clock Somewhere" or endless quotes
about wine's essential role in raising children. It seems pretty safe to think
wine lovers view every day as National Wine Day. Now where did I leave my
corkscrew?
Whiney Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Breakfast Link
Stories
- Kansas City-area asphalt company wrecks Missouri business site.
- Orcas sank three boats off the coast of Portugal, but don't call them 'killer' just yet.
Science
- We May've Detected A Rare 'Missing Link' Black Hole in Our Own Celestial Backyard.
- The north pole of Uranus has a stormy vortex. We just saw it for 1st time (photo).
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