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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
DOOMBLADE Released [7:14 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
DOOMBLADE is now available for Windows on the
Epic Games Store,
GOG.com,* and
Steam,
offering a new Metroidvania from two-person developer Muro Studios and publisher
Iceberg Interactive. The game's colorful, rapid action is seen in the
launch trailer. Here's more:
In DOOMBLADE, the player assumes the role of Gloom Girl, the last surviving member of the Gloomfolk, as she wields the sentient weapon, DOOMBLADE. The innovative fly-attack movement system allows her to soar through the air and engage in exhilarating battles, testing the reflexes and precision skills of players.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
In their struggle against the oppressive Dread Lords, Gloom Girl finds a powerful ally in DOOMBLADE. Together, they unleash the blade's powers and display the wrath of their deadly symbiosis.
Summer Game Fest Free Theater Showings [7:14 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
The Summer Game Fest gets underway
on June 8th, at the YouTube theater in Los Angeles, offering game presentations
and announcements galore. Those interested in joining Geoff Keighley and all for
the festivities still have an opportunity to buy tickets at
Ticketmaster. There's also the chance to view the proceedings, including
premieres of Mortal Kombat 1 and Alan Wake 2, on a big screen for
free. Thanks to a partnership with Cinemark it will be in 23 theaters throughout
the US, and you can sign up through
this page. Here's the list of cities carrying the show:
Austin, Baltimore, Chicago Cleveland-Akron, Colorado Springs, Dallas, Denver, Hartford, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, Sacramento, CA Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Seattle, Washington, DC
Candle Knight Released [7:14 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Candle Knight is now available
on Steam,
offering a 2.5D metroidvania platformer for Windows where you play a warrior
with some bright ideas in his head. Here's the
Release Trailer to prove the point. It carries a 10% launch discount for the
next week. Word is this includes a dynamic difficulty system:
Set across a sprawling castle, Candle Knight is a metroidvania that shifts around players, thanks to the unique Ignis dynamic difficulty system.Continue here to read the full story.
Stepping into the armor of an unusual knight with a candle burning atop their helmet, players will journey into the inky depths of a foreboding castle in a bid to vanquish the evil sitting at its heart. It is only with Candle Knight’s powerful flame that they can hope to illuminate the gloomy reaches of the abyss. This flame grows stronger with each defeated foe, unlocking new regions of the castle to explore and secrets to uncover.
Drift Type C Released [7:14 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Drift Type C has drifted out
on Steam,
offering a driving game for Windows that plays fast and loose with traction.
Jonworks Interactive describes this in a way that makes the solo developer sound
like a Type A personality: "Crafted with an unyielding dedication to
authenticity, Drift Type C guarantees an unparalleled and captivating drifting
experience, enriched by a multitude of enhancements derived from valuable
feedback collected during Early Access." Here's the
Full
Launch Trailer and more details so we can catch the drift:
Prepare yourself for an exciting adventure as you embark on a thrilling journey through nine mesmerizing biomes, each presenting a distinct and awe-inspiring setting. Get ready to engage in intense battles with 13 formidable warriors and confront 13 haunting ghosts, all in a monumental quest to free the God of Time. The destiny of the virtual world rests upon your shoulders. Drift Type C prides itself on its unwavering commitment to delivering a pure driving experience. Bid farewell to micro-transactions, air control, nitrous, and brake assist. This game focuses solely on the true essence of drifting, allowing players to unleash their skills on the virtual asphalt without any artificial assistance.Continue here to read the full story.
On Sale [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Save 50% on Electrician Simulator on Steam.
- Save 80% on DJMAX RESPECT V on Steam.
- Save 25% on Soulstone Survivors on Steam.
- Save 70% on Cultist Simulator on Steam.
- Must-Play Metroidvanias (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 – Post a Comment
Evening Multiplex [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Thanks Ant.
- Greyhill Incident - A 4K Tour Through Greyhill (Unrated).
- SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection — System Trailer.
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
Evening Metaverse [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
- Twitter value keeps falling under Musk, now worth a third of what he paid.
- Twitter moderation is about to get much worse - and its all Elon Musk's fault.
- All Of ‘Star Trek- Strange New Worlds’ Season 1 Available For Free On YouTube In USA. Thanks RedEye9.
- Iconic Torrent Site RARBG Shuts Down, All Content Releases Stop. Thanks Max.
- Google Chrome version 11.4.0.5735.91. Thanks Console General.
Evening Tech Bits [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Ant and Console General.
- This GeForce RTX 3070 comes with a physical 8GB/16GB memory switch. Party like it's 1999.
- TSMC Shares More Info on 2nm- New MIM Capacitor and Backside PDN Detailed.
- On The Vergecast: the Apple II and the Lisa, two computers that helped make Apple Apple. Thanks A.C.M.
- Amazon Workers Walk Out Over Layoffs and Broken Climate Promises (may require registration or subscription).
- No More Cables* (Sort Of): MSI Motherboards Moving Cables to the Back - Gamers Nexus (video).
- TeamViewer version 15.42.6.
- WinRAR v6.22.
- Evernote v10.57.10.
- BurnAware v16.7...May 31-23..[Free]. Thanks DSLReports.
- CrystalDiskInfo v9.0.1 released [2023-05-31]. Thanks DSLReports.
Evening Safety Dance [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- WordPress force installs update on 5 million sites following security worry.
- Apple's iOS 16.5 Fixes 3 Security Bugs Already Used in Attacks (may require registration or subscription).
Evening Legal Briefs [7:13 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Amazon to pay over $30 million in Ring, Alexa FTC privacy settlements. Amazon gross revenue for last year was ~$514B. Thanks Matthew.
- AI: War crimes evidence erased by social media platforms.
etc., etc. [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Into the Black [7:13 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Last Link of the Day:
Justified: City Primeval - Official Trailer.
PC MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 Launches [10:59 am ET] – Share – 10 Comments
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 is now available for Windows
on Steam, following the PlayStation launch of the free-to-play mech game.
The
STEAM Launch Trailer shows off gameplay and Bandai Namco's penchant for
random capitalization. For fans of the series, the announcement explains where
this fits on the timeline:
Based on GUNDAM’s “Universal Century” timeline, MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 features intense 6v6 online team combat that immerses pilots from around the world in epic battles. Players can battle in their favorite Mobile Suits in land and space. They can also fight against other pilots in Infantry Battles, where they can enter and exit their mecha for strategic ground-based combat that can tip the tide of battle, placing bombs in enemy bases, repairing their units, or requesting support fire.Continue here to read the full story.
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM BATTLE OPERATION 2 features over 350 Mobile Suits and 17 playable maps inspired by iconic locations based on the popular anime series. Pilots can personalize their favorite units with different loadouts and customization options using DP, in-game currency they earn in battle. New mecha, weapons, and other items can be collected with Supply Drops that are purchased with Tokens, the premium currency in the game.
Six Days in Fallujah Early Access Next Month [10:59 am ET] – Share – 19 Comments
Victura and Highwire Games announce a June 22nd Early Access date for Six
Days in Fallujah, a tactical first-person shooter set in the Iraq War. This
comes a full 14 years after the game based on the 2004 battle
was announced. Over that span the
game experienced publisher and developer changes, cancellations and delays, and
a good deal of controversy over whether this is just an
Arab murder simulator. Now players will be
able to judge for themselves. Check out the
Early Access Announcement Trailer and the announcement:
Victura and Highwire Games today announced their upcoming first-person tactical shooter Six Days in Fallujah will release on June 22, 2023, through Steam's Early Access program. The game will launch with four co-operative four-player missions. These missions are set in urban maps that are generated procedurally every time the game is played to recreate the uncertainty of combat along with unlimited replayability.Continue here to read the full story.
Six Days in Fallujah is a highly realistic first-person tactical shooter developed with help from more than 100 Marines and Soldiers who served in the Second Battle of Fallujah, as well as more than two dozen Iraqi civilians and soldiers. Based on true stories from the battle, Six Days requires players to overcome real-world scenarios with their fire team by using real-life military tactics.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons in July [10:59 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Publisher Modus Games and developer Secret Base today announce a release date
for Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons, saying the fighting sequel
will rise on Windows and consoles on July 27th. The date is now reflected on the
Steam Listing, where the game can be wishlisted. This
Release Date Trailer is here to show off some pixel art gameplay. Here's
the announcement:
Today we're excited to announce that Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is launching July 27, 2023!Continue here to read the full story.
Featuring tag team brawls across a city devastated by criminal mayhem, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons revives the iconic franchise with new roguelite elements and a roster of diverse characters. This time Billy and Jimmy Lee aim to take the nuclear-savaged New York City back from the gangs.
Alaskan Truck Simulator Becomes Alaskan Road Truckers [10:58 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
PlayWay announces a name change for Alaskan Truck Simulator, saying its
new title is Alaskan Road Truckers. The news includes an
Official Gameplay Overview Trailer featuring painful-looking wrist physics.
This cargo transportation game was announced
in 2018, sparking immediate
backlash over perceptions of an attempt to capitalize on the success of Euro
Truck Simulator and American Truck Simulator from SCS Software. Now,
not even five years later, comes a name change. Interestingly, there's still no
acknowledgment of a conflict: "The title of the game has changed to reflect the
team’s ambitions to create a new, rich and deeper gameplay experience and not
just a truck simulation game." This alibi is reflected in
this announcement:
When you’re making a game everything needs to be as perfect as possible. Not only in how the game plays, its graphics and sound, but also the game’s name. Sometimes you have time to think - is the game’s name right for what you’re making?Continue here to read the full story.
After some long drives and many hours musing on this, we decided to go for a rename. So long, Alaskan Truck Simulator - we’re very proud to introduce you all to…
Alaskan Road Truckers!
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged Announced [10:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Mattel and Milestone announce Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, a
sequel to the toy-based game that will race onto PC and consoles on October
19th. This promises to elevate the game's arcade gameplay to the next level, as
seen in the cinematic
announcement trailer. Here's more on how this is on track to bring new
features to the mix:
New Game Modes and Online Features:Continue here to read the full story.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged will feature a variety of new game modes that add a fresh layer of fun and challenges both online and offline, including events that push drivers’ skills to the limit or teach them how to master the art of drifting and avoiding crashes with speed and precision. The fan-favorite, two-player split-screen mode is also back to fuel exciting duels on the couch, while a number of improvements, including the ability to create a party with friends and the addition of cross-play*, will ignite the online multiplayer experience.
An Enhanced, Story-Driven Campaign:
A story-driven career mode starring four original characters is just one more massive addition to Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged. Each character’s background and personality will be presented through animated cutscenes that immerses racers in a captivating narrative, making their journey into the world of Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged truly unforgettable.
Quoteworthy [10:58 am ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Morning Patches [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official patches.
Virtual Reality Check [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- We Are One on Steam. "Team up with your greatest ally - YOURSELF - in this VR puzzle shooter where mind-bending challenges meet action-packed FPS gameplay! Plan ahead and clone versions of yourself that flawlessly execute your previous moves in multiple time loops. Battle your way across increasingly complex levels!"
Morning Multiplex [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official trailer.
Morning Interviews [10:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
Morning Gatherings & Events [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Dying Light 2: Stay Human - A Western everlasting. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger-inspired event.
- PAX West tickets now on sale.
- Star Wars: The Old Republic In-Game Events for June.
Morning Crowdfunding [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Solarpunk - first person survival craft game for PC-Console by Cyberwave — Kickstarter. "Solarpunk is a cozy survival game in a technically advanced world of floating islands. Alone or together with your friends, you can construct buildings, grow food, craft gadgets and explore distant islands with your own airship."
- OmniCase 2- The USB-C Hub for Gamers & Digital Nomads by JSAUX TEAM — Kickstarter. "The 1st USB-C Hub Combined w/ Electronic Organizer | Magnetic snap-on cable holder travel kit | Triple Display 4K | Max.100W USB-C."
Morning Mobilization [10:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Say a Final Goodbye to Sprint At T-Mobile Is Reportedly Shutting it Down. It's not a sprint, it's a marathon. Thanks DSLReports via Ant.
- The iPhone 16 Pro will reportedly be taller and narrower than the iPhone 15 Pro.
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 certification suggests we’re on track for a July launch.
- Google's Pixel Watch 2 could drop Samsung's processors for better battery life.
- MSI Gets Fast & Furious With Mercedes-AMG Gaming Laptop. So, expensive, fast, and finicky, with poor resale value?
Morning Tech Bits [10:58 am ET] – Share – 6 Comments
- Intel's Revival Plan Runs Into Trouble. 'We Had Some Serious Issues.' Thanks Ant.
- Nvidia's latest Windows WHQL driver 535.98 causing black screen flickering. It's almost like the WHQL certification is just a rubber stamp.
- Asus Details ROG Matrix GeForce RTX 4090- Liquid Cooling Meets Liquid Metal.
- MSI Intros USB4 PCIe Expansion Card with 100W Power Delivery.
- Windows 11 gets widgets for monitoring CPU, GPU, RAM, and more, here is how to enable them.
- HP revenues plummet as printers, PC sales all fall. Respect your customers and they will respect you. This is the converse of that.
Morning Safety Dance [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Spyware maker NSO has a new owner amid new hacking reports. Thanks DSLReports.
- Discord Admins Hacked by Malicious Bookmarks.
- Critical Barracuda 0-day was used to backdoor networks for 8 months.
- When the popular safeguarding tool is anything but.
- 3 ways to spot a malware-infected app on your smartphone.
- Millions of Gigabyte Motherboards Were Sold With a Firmware Backdoor (may require registration or subscription).
Hardware Reviews [10:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Case: Fractal Design Terra Mini-ITX Case Review - ThinkComputers.org.
- Keyboard: Akko ACR Pro Alice Plus Ergonomic Mechanical Keyboard Review - TechPowerUp.
- Microphone: Blue Yeti review- a top streaming microphone for gamers - The Loadout.
- Mini PC: Beelink SER5 Pro (Ryzen 7 5800H) mini PC review - Guru3D.
- Mouse: Logitech MX Anywhere 3S- New Mobile Mouse Has Quieter Clicks and 8K DPI Optical Sensor - CNET.
- Router: MSI RadiX AXE6600 GRAXE66 Tri-Band Gaming Router - TweakTown.
Out of the Blue [10:58 am ET] – Share – 21 Comments
On the verge of its release, I'm still not set on my Diablo IV plans.
Like most old-school gamers, I loved the first two. But Diablo III is my
cautionary tale. It eventually turned out okay after some reworks and the
removal of the cash auction house, but I played it a lot before that point. And
after. I put in so much time with that game that it feels like that's just about
how much of a grinder I can be sometimes. So I can be pretty sure if I start the
game, I'll put hundreds of hours into it, whether or not it's worthy of such
attention. The x-factor here is that I played each of the first three games with
a dedicated group of friends, and none of them has raised the prospect of
reuniting yet. If that comes to pass, I will surely end up giving in.
Obituary: John Beasley Dead: ‘Everwood,’ ‘The Soul Man’ Actor Was 79.
Obituary: John Beasley Dead: ‘Everwood,’ ‘The Soul Man’ Actor Was 79.
Grindy Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Stories
- Al Pacino- The Godfather star expecting fourth child, aged 83. Most newborns aren't that old. Thanks brother19.
- Air New Zealand to weigh passengers before they board the airplane. Can charging by the kilo be far behind? Thanks Slashdot.
- HBO estimates 2.9 million watched 'Succession' finale.
Science
- How Eating Ultraprocessed Foods Can Affect Your Mental Health. Thanks Max.
- James Webb telescope- Icy moon Enceladus spews massive water plume.
- Pterosaur bones found in Australia reveal world's oldest flying reptile lived there 107 million years ago. And knowing Australia, it had venom too.
Media
Follow-up
- Venice authorities discover why canal turned fluorescent green. Thanks Acleacius.
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