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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra Announced [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 4 Comments
Skydance New Media unveils
Marvel 1943:
Rise of Hydra, an Unreal-engine action/adventure starring Captain
America and the Black Panther expected next year. This is the Marvel game
recently teased by Amy Hennig's
studio. Word is: "With the game’s release in 2025, players can look
forward to exhilarating gameplay inspired by Marvel’s landmark comics, films,
and television series. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra captures the action,
excitement, and globe-trotting adventure that has delighted fans for decades.
We’re excited to share more down the road." A
Story Trailer sets up the narrative, and here's more:
As the game’s narrative unfolds, players will assume the role of four central characters: a young Steve Rogers, AKA Captain America; Azzuri, T’Challa’s grandfather and the WWII-era Black Panther; Gabriel Jones, a U.S. soldier and member of the Howling Commandos; and Nanali, a Wakandan spy embedded in Occupied Paris.Continue here to read the full story.
The new story trailer was revealed at Epic Games’ State of Unreal keynote on March 20, 2024, where Skydance New Media and Epic Games announced their ongoing collaboration to bring state-of-the-art visuals to Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. Showcasing the latest features of Epic’s Unreal Engine 5.4, Skydance New Media unveiled the trailer as well as a special sneak peek of a key scene between Captain America and Black Panther in Occupied Paris.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Reviews [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 15 Comments
Reviews have arrived for Dragon's Dogma 2, giving everyone time to pour
over them before Friday's release of the action/RPG sequel. Here's a roundup:
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 review- Days of High Adventure - Dexerto.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 review - endless discoveries paired with limitless potential - Eurogamer.net.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - On The Shoulders Of Giants - Game Informer.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - GameRant.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Pawn Stars - GameSpot.
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 review – chaotic, unpredictable fantasy fun - Games - The Guardian.
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 Review - IGN.
- Dragon's Dogma 2- The Kotaku Review.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 review - PC Gamer.
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 review – a great RPG, just not on PC - PCGamesN.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - PCMag.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 review- Pawn Stars - Shacknews.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 review- an action RPG anecdote generator - Rock Paper Shotgun.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - RPG Site.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Is an Enticing Fantasy Epic - Siliconera.
- 'Dragon's Dogma 2' Is a Fun But Stagnant Throwback- Variety.
- Dragon’s Dogma 2 review - VG247.
- Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - More Like One and a Half - Wccftech.
GOG.com Spring Sale [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
The GOG.com Spring Sale* is underway,
offering discounts on thousands of games in its DRM-free catalog. Here's
word:
We have 5500+ deals and there's some big fish to catch, until April 4th, 8 AM UTC. Let’s see some of the deals of this years’ Spring Sale!
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty (-15%);
- God of War (-50%);
- Horizon Zero Dawn™ Complete Edition (-75%);
- Days Gone (-75%);
- Baldur’s Gate 3 (-10%);
- Fallout 2 (-75%);
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition (-67%);
- Against the Storm (-35%);
- Cult of the Lamb: Cultist Edition (-40%).
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Epic Games Launcher Dropping Win 7, 8, and 10 (32-bit) [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 9 Comments
A
post on the Epic Games Store from last week (thanks
Neowin for the catch) reveals the Epic Games Launcher will discontinue
support for older versions of Windows in June. Dropping Windows 7 and Windows 8
is unsurprising, as Microsoft stopped supporting these versions of its own
operating systems years ago. But there is a twist, as Epic is also walking away
from 32-bit versions of Windows 10. Word is the launcher may continue to work on
these OSes after that, but you're on your own:
Today we’re giving a heads-up that the Epic Games Launcher will no longer support Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 (32-bit) starting June 2024. After this date, existing installations on these operating systems will no longer receive updates of any kind. The Epic Games Launcher will continue supporting Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11, and macOS 10.13 or higher.
After June 2024, players will still be able to use the Epic Games Launcher on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 (32-bit), just not in an officially supported manner. Epic will be unable to provide technical support for users of these operating systems, and Launcher features on these operating systems may degrade or stop working over time.
Foundry Early Access in May [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Paradox Interactive announces that Foundry will roll off the assembly
line and into Early Access on May 2nd, offering a new entry in the factory
simulation genre. This chance to build things is built on voxels, which you can
see in the
Early Access Date Trailer. Here's the blueprint of what to
expect:
Foundry is a first-person, factory-building and automation sandbox set in a beautiful, procedurally-generated voxel world. Starting from humble beginnings of manually mining and processing resources, crafting machinery, and developing technologies, players can advance to automating the entire production line to their precise plans. They will face different logistic challenges such as planning pipe and belt networks and managing complex power systems, working to expand their constantly growing production lines as they create their own gigantic, automated, and self-sustaining factory. Played solo or with friends, Foundry is the perfect mix between grid-based construction games and factory building simulations.Continue here to read the full story.
Riot "Resetting" LoL MMORPG [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
A series of
Xs from Riot Games resets expectations for
the planned MMORPG based on League of Legends
following the departure of Greg Street,
who was presumably the project lead. When Greg left he said: "The MMO is in good
hands and it’s the right time to hand over the reigns for the next phase." Now
two weeks later Riot says that next phase is a reset in direction for the game
that actually began "some time ago." The game reportedly wasn't different enough
and Riot doesn't "believe you all want an MMO that you’ve played before with a
Runeterra coat of paint." Word is this means we probably won't hear more about
this project for years:
Resetting our development path also means we will be "going dark" for a long time—likely several years. This silence will help provide space for the team to focus on the incredible amount of work ahead of them. We understand the excitement and anticipation that surrounds new information, but we ask for your trust during this silent phase.
Remember, 'no news is good news,' as it means we're hard at work, pouring our hearts and souls into making something that we hope you’ll love.
On Sale [7:57 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Earth Defense Force UNITED! (pay what you want and help charity).*
- The Complete AWS, CompTIA, Azure, Google Cloud, and Cybersecurity Certification Bundle (pay what you want and help charity).*
*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.
Biz Buzz [7:57 pm ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Remedy blames revenue drop on €7.2m cost to reboot Project Vanguard.
- Media Molecule layoffs will mean the end of live curation support for Dreams.
- Game developers come together at GDC for a 'GDScream' to vent rage at the state of the industry: 'It feels hard to be here and pretend like everything is fine.'
Game Crossovers [7:57 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Patches [7:57 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official patch.
Evening Multiplex [7:57 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Brawlhalla STAR WARS Event Launch Trailer.
- Far Cry: 20th Anniversary - Happy Birthday Song.
- For Honor: What is For Honor Trailer.
- Interior Designer - Announcement Trailer. Unexpectedly not from PlayWay.
- LEGO Islands in Fortnite - LEGO Cat Island Adventure.
- LEGO Islands in Fortnite - LEGO Prop Hunt.
- Prince of Persia- The Lost Crown - Warrior's Path Update Trailer.
- Riders Republic- Season 10 Season Launch Trailer.
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
Evening Interviews [7:56 pm ET] – Share – 19 Comments
- System Shock Remake dev wants to revive another forgotten FPS classic - PCGamesN. But as always, no one knows who actually holds the N.O.L.F. rights.
Evening Tech Bits [7:56 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Evening Safety Dance [7:56 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
Evening Legal Briefs [7:56 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- House passes bill banning sale of US personal data to foreign adversaries. Can only sell to domestic adversaries.
- Google balks at $270M fine after training AI on French news sites’ content.
Into the Black [7:56 pm ET] – Share – 6 Comments
Last Link of the Day:
Alien: Romulus - Teaser Trailer. Seven years since the last Alien
movie, and 38 years since the last good one. Thanks RedEye9.
Obituary: Street Fighter Pro, Fighting Game Community Icon Michael 'BrolyLegs' Begum Dies at 35.
Obituary: Street Fighter Pro, Fighting Game Community Icon Michael 'BrolyLegs' Begum Dies at 35.
Alpha Protocol Revived [11:58 am ET] – Share – 31 Comments
Alpha Protocol has returned, and the updated version of Obsidian's
espionage RPG is now available for Windows on
GOG.com* with a 10% (re)launch discount. Originally
released in 2010, this was
delisted in 2019 due to the expiration of its music
rights. GOG explains it put a lot of effort into the revival, including a
licensed soundtrack, though it's not clear if this is new, or the game's
original music. A
trailer called Making a Game Last Forever discusses this work and the issues surrounding game preservation in general. Here's the
Launch
Trailer and word:
As Michael Thorton, a covert agent, players travel around the globe executing black ops operations to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the world. With RPG elements known from other games made by the studio, the protagonist will not only influence geopolitics but also his own character, making each playthrough unique and consequential.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
GOG.com, as part of their ongoing mission to preserve classic titles for future generations, put a lot of effort into bringing this cult game back to life after years of being unavailable for modern audiences. Like all titles on the platform, the game comes DRM-free and packed with additional goodies and features for gamers to enjoy, such as:
Alone in the Dark Released [11:58 am ET] – Share – 5 Comments
After a few delays, the new Alone in the Dark remake is now available for
Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, offering the latest updated version
of this 1992 survival/horror game. The
Official
Website has links to order a copy, and the PC edition is
on Steam
and there's also a pricy physical copy(!)
on Amazon. The
previously released Alone in the Dark Prologue is also still available
on Steam providing the chance to go back to the 1920s for a sample. We also
have a roundup of reviews from
yesterday to help gauge the game's critical reception. Here's word:
Set in the haunting Derceto Manor, players take on the roles of Emily Hardwood and Edward Carnby, portrayed by the talented actors Jodie Comer (Free Guy, Killing Eve) and David Harbour (Stranger Things). Together, they must unravel the disappearance of Emily's uncle, delving deep into the secrets that shroud the manor's dark past. Alone in the Dark challenges players to solve puzzles and to confront terrifying entities along the way to uncover the truth.Continue here to read the full story.
On Sale [11:58 am ET] – Share – 3 Comments
Biz Buzz [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Tencent doubles share buy-backs while annual and quarterly results miss estimates amid weaker video gaming sales.
- Saga Announces Saga Origins Game Publishing Arm During GDC 2024. Typosquatting a major publisher is no way to make web3 seem less sketchy.
Morning Patches [11:58 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Halo Infinite Content Update 31 – Patch Notes.
- HELLDIVERS 2 - PATCH 1.000.103.
- Old School RuneScape - Varlamore- Part One.
- Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Warriors Path Content.
- THE FINALS Update 2.1.0.
- Xbox App [2403.1001.2.0] & Game Bar for Windows [7.124.3181.0]. Thanks Console General.
↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.
Morning Metaverse [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Tor Browser v13.0.12. Thanks Console General.
Morning Tech Bits [11:58 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
- Intel receives $8.5 billion from US for expanding high-end fab capacity.
- 8 Google Employees Invented Modern AI. Here’s the Inside Story (may require registration or subscription).
- Apple’s MM1 AI Model Shows a Sleeping Giant Is Waking Up (may require registration or subscription)?
- Caution: These PC noises are warning signals. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Regata OS 24 'Arctic Fox' gaming-focused Linux distro launches with KDE Plasma 6 and new hardware support. Thanks Ant.
- Taiwan’s Chips Could Be Preventing War With China (video). Thanks Max.
- 3D-printed holographics can encode data using common plastic -- keys and addresses up to 576 bits, with redundancy.
- The World's E-Waste Has Reached a Crisis Point (may require registration or subscription).
Morning Safety Dance [11:58 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- CISA hit by hackers, key systems taken offline. Ironic. Thanks Ant.
- Ethiopia's largest bank hit by glitch that allows customers to withdraw over $40 million. Glitch. Thanks Neutronbeam.
- “Disabling cyberattacks” are hitting critical US water systems, White House warns.
- Fraud risk for Vans customers after data breach.
- Stalkerware usage surging despite data privacy concerns.
Morning Legal Briefs [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Activision, Rockstar Sued Over Addictive Video Games (may require registration or subscription).
- Lawsuit against Fortnite for collecting children's data.
- Serial data thief pleads guilty to cybercrime charges.
Hardware Reviews [11:58 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Thanks Neutronbeam.
- Case: Enermax StarryKnight SK30 V2 Mid-Tower Chassis - TweakTown.
- CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler: DeepCool Assassin 4S review: A quieter thermal killer - Tom's Hardware.
- Gaming Chair: Steelcase Karman Review- Surprisingly Adaptable - Tom's Hardware.
- Graphics Card: Galax GeForce RTX 4070 Super EX Review - TechPowerUp.
- Headset/Earbuds: Corsair HS80 Max Wireless - LanOC Reviews.
- Laptop: ASUS Zenbook Duo review- The first dual-screen laptop worth buying - Engadget.
- Laptop: Supernote Nomad tablet review- Say goodbye to paper for good - Android Police. And say hello to hype!
- PC: Dell Precision 7875 Review - PCMag.
- Speakers/Soundbar: Razer Nommo V2 Pro 2.1 speaker set review - PC Gamer.
- VR/AR HMD: Apple Vision Pro Review- A Little Too Far Out - WIRED.
Out of the Blue [11:58 am ET] – Share – 7 Comments
The anti-James Bond: Why kale-growing Aaron Taylor-Johnson would be a 007 like
no other. This is quite the weird premise for an article. I wonder if
they've had other blockbuster reporting that Josh Brolin is not a genocidal
maniac or that Al Pacino isn't actually in the Mafia? Or, you know, that Marlon
Brando and Orson Welles were functional humans? It's called acting. If this guy
does get the role (all discussion of this is based on a
single tabloid's reporting), I'm pretty sure he'll be a meat-eating,
martini-swilling misogynist, just like everyone wants him to be.
Bonded Round-up
Thanks Ant and Neutronbeam.Breakfast Link
Stories
- Cambodian prime minister bans musical vehicle horns to deter dancing. Like a Cars/Footloose mash-up. Thanks Boing Boing.
- India’s Adani Green Energy Limited is building world’s biggest clean energy plant five times the size of Paris. Thanks Matthew.
- 150 of D.C.'s cherry blossom trees will be cut down due to sea rise.
Science
- UN scientists warn drastic steps needed to prevent climate change catastrophe. Thanks Acleacius.
- As cicada emergence approaches, scientists learn more about how they pee. A real pisser.
Media
Creature Features
Follow-up
- Donald Glover’s ‘Star Wars’ Series ‘Lando’ Is Now a Movie. Thanks RedEye9.
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