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Monday, Jul 01, 2024 Canada Day
New Resident Evil Revealed [7:54 pm ET] – Share – 3 Comments
A post from Resident
Evil on X has the news that a new Resident Evil game is in the works.
This is not specifically called Resident Evil 9, and other details like a
release window are not being discussed right now.
Wario64 highlights
what little Capcom has to say for now by quoting
game director Koshi
Nakanishi, who also directed Resident Evil 7: Biohazard: "It was really
difficult to figure out what to do after 7. But I found it, and to be honest it
feels substantial. I can't share any details just yet, but I hope you're excited
for the day I can." Here's the entirety of the official post about a new
installment in the survival/horror series:
Breaking news from Capcom NEXT – Summer 2024! Director Koshi Nakanishi reveals that a new Resident Evil is in development.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster in September [7:54 pm ET] – Share – 5 Comments
A new Announcement Trailer
is here from Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, offering the first look at
gameplay from the just
announced second remake of Capcom's survival/horror game. This was revealed as
coming this year, but the clip ends with a specific release date, saying the
remaster will rise on September 19th. It also offers a look at how the graphics
in this compare with the original game. Here's the description:
The all-time classic "Dead Rising" is being brought back to life and beyond in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster with 4K high fidelity graphics, 3D audio support, voiceover in nine different languages, an auto-save feature, and various quality of life changes for improved playability!Continue here to read the full story.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster launches digitally on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam on September 19th, 2024.
Scorchlands This Month [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Ringlab and Star Drifters announce version 1.0 of Scorchlands will
officially launch on July 25th, following over a year of Early Access on
GOG.com* and
Steam for
this Windows strategy game. For the latest look at gameplay, turn to the
Full Release Date Trailer.
Here's a bit discussing the game and what Early Access players can expect from
the official launch:
In the world of Scorchlands, magic plays a significant role, adding a touch of chaos. This magical influence summons a variety of beasts to the surface of the moon Helia, and the relationship is straightforward: the more colonization efforts the Giwi undertake, the more surprises they encounter. With each settlement they establish, the gameplay becomes increasingly challenging.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
With the release of the full version of Scorchlands, additional content will be implemented. The creators have achieved all the goals set out in the roadmap introduced on the day the game launched in Early Access, alongside numerous smaller updates that have also shaped the game.
Cataclismo Early Access This Month [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Hooded Horse and Digital Sun announce July 22nd is the
Steam Early
Access date for Cataclismo, the siege combat RTS where castles are
destroyed just like they are constructed, brick-by-brick. This is shown off in
the new Early Access
Release Date Announcement Trailer, and there's a playable demo if you want
to check it out. A
post on Steam discusses specifics to expect from the initial release. Here's
an overview of the game:
Cataclismo is a mix of real-time strategy and tower defense from the creators of Moonlighter. Defend the last bastion of humanity in a ruined world, building fortresses brick by brick to fend off waves of Horrors. Withstand the siege and rise above the haze in a story of hope, resilience, and community.Continue here to read the full story.
Architect by day, commander by night: you’ll need to gather up resources and use LEGO®-inspired mechanics to build your stronghold with tactical layouts, weather, traps, and troop placement in mind. When night falls, the hoards will arrive to try and tear everything down. With a realistic physics system, falling bricks will crush enemies and allies alike!
Funko Fusion Team Fortress 2 Pack Revealed [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
10:10 Games Ltd announces a Team Fortress 2 Pack is coming to
Funko Fusion when the game launches
on Steam
on September 13th. Like the dust-catchers on which it's based, this game is a
celebration of pop-culture, and this DLC is a chance to add a bit more for free
(though sadly this doesn't seem to include the obvious tie-in of a Barnes &
Noble map). Here's the
Reveal Trailer and word:
Roll out with Heavy with his beloved Mini-Gun “Sasha” to mow down enemies and clear the way forward! Speed through with Scout and his wide-spread Scattergun! Experiment with Medic’s Bonesaw and innovative Syringe Gun! Control combat manufacturing with Engineer and his trusty Build-Matic Wrench.Continue here to read the full story.
Demos & Freebies [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Kunitsu-Gami- Path of the Goddess - Demo on Steam (Windows). "A new tale of the Kami awaits... This is the demo version of Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, a unique Japanese-inspired, single-player Kagura Action Strategy game."
- Whispers in the Shadows on Steam (Windows). "A Top-down Horror game, where light is your only weapon against the monsters lurking in the shadows. Keep your torch alive as you attempt to uncover the secrets hidden within the forest."
On Sale [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
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Evening Multiplex [7:54 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- XDefiant: Season 1 Overview Trailer.
- XDefiant: GSK Faction Gameplay Trailer.
- XDefiant: Season 1 Battle Pass Trailer.
↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.
Evening Mobilization [7:53 pm ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Fisker Went Bankrupt. What Do Its EV Owners Do Next (may require registration or subscription)? Early Access cars.
Evening Tech Bits [7:53 pm ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- MPC-HC Release 2.3.2. Thanks Ant.
Evening Legal Briefs [7:53 pm ET] – Share – 8 Comments
- US Supreme Court throws out rulings on state laws regulating social media.
- Nvidia could receive French ban hammer — antitrust charges may follow government raids of Nvidia's offices in France.
- Missing CryptoQueen bounty hiked to $5 million — woman ran a $4.5 billion crypto-ponzi-scam, says FBI.
- GameStop investor retracts suit accusing Roaring Kitty of pump-and-dump scheme.
Into the Black [7:53 pm ET] – Share – 7 Comments
Last Link of the Day:
Richard Gere Joins Showtime Espionage Series 'The Agency.'
Obituary: Ismail Kadare, giant of Albanian literature, dies aged 88.
Obituary: Ismail Kadare, giant of Albanian literature, dies aged 88.
New Steam User Record [11:05 am ET] – Share – 12 Comments
Perhaps inspired by the Summer Sale
that began last week,
Valve's Steam Charts Overview
reveals that Steam achieved a new peak concurrent player count of 36,927,213
yesterday at 1:00 pm EDT (thanks
Neowin). This is slightly fewer than the 36,928,521 user count reported by
SteamDB, where they continue
third-party tracking that's not perfectly synced with Valve's reporting. The
previous record for most users on Steam at once was set
back in March when Steam claimed 36,339,520
concurrent users while SteamDB
put the figure at 36,354,393.
NeoSprint Released [11:05 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
NeoSprint is now available
on Steam,
offering Windows gamers a new installment in Atari's classic top-down arcade
racing series. The Launch
Trailer shows off the game's high-speed gameplay and retro feel along with
its customization and track creation options. Here's more:
The exhilarating Atari racing classic “Sprint” series returns with NeoSprint. NeoSprint zooms back to life as a single screen arcade racer for up to 8 players, paired with a robust track builder and intuitive sharing tools, ensuring a racing experience that satisfies speed demons and architects alike. Campaign mode, Grand Prix, Obstacle Courses and Time Trials provide tons of pulse-pounding race content, and multiplayer modes make for chaotic fun. Can you conquer the speedways and claim the fastest times?Continue here to read the full story.
Reality Break Announced; Demo Released [11:05 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Element Games announces Reality Break, a sci-fi action/RPG with optional
roguelite elements. This will come later this year to
GOG.com and
Steam,
and each site currently offers a playable Windows demo (the GOG.com demo
is here). Here's the
Announcement Trailer
with a look at the game's twin-stick spaceship combat. Here's word:
Reality Break is a fast-paced ARPG with many interlocking systems and an opt-in roguelite structure, all of which is modifiable via a new Rewrite mechanic that allows you to alter the fundamental nature of the gameplay for unparalleled build customization. Take on the role of a mercenary who unwittingly becomes imbued with the power to alter reality, and finds themselves thrown into a chaotic maelstrom where other sinister and malevolent forces attempt to stop them at every turn in an evolving storyline. But can you really stop those who know what you are going to do before you even know it yourself?Continue here to read the full story.
Demos & Freebies [11:04 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- Alruna and the Necro-Industrialists on Steam (Windows). "Alruna is a compact and high-density Metroidvania, with a focus on sequence-breaking and playing things out of order."
Game Crossovers [11:04 am ET] – Share – 11 Comments
Morning Patches [11:04 am ET] – Share – 2 Comments
↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.
Morning Multiplex [11:04 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Official trailers.
- The latest TV anime 'The Ossan Newbie Adventurer ' is now a game. Full title: The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible. Orichalcum Soul.
- Torchlight: Infinite - -Clockwork Ballet- Season Cinematic.
- Warhammer 40,000- Space Marine 2 - Developer Diary.
Morning Mobilization [11:04 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Morning Tech Bits [11:04 am ET] – Share – 9 Comments
- Statcounter: Nearly 30% of all Windows PC are now running Windows 11. Nearly 33% of statistics are made up.
- Newegg’s 10th Annual FantasTech Sale is Back on July 15 – 19 with Thousands of Tech-Focused Deals for Everyone.
- China plans state ownership for all of its rare earth metal resources — regulation comes into effect on Oct 1.
Morning Legal Briefs [11:04 am ET] – Share – 1 Comment
- Meta's Pay for Privacy Model Is Illegal, Says EU (may require registration or subscription).
- The Problem the US TikTok Crackdown and Kaspersky Ban Have in Common (may require registration or subscription).
- Tribunal finds Cloud Imperium Games discriminated against disabled employee with return-to-office policy.
- The Morning After- The US Treasury finalizes tax rules for crypto.
Game Reviews [11:04 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
Hardware Reviews [11:04 am ET] – Share – Post a Comment
- CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler: Thermalright Strikes Again- $56.90 360mm Liquid Cooler - Frozen Prism Review - Gamers Nexus (video). Thanks RedEye9.
- Flash Drive: Kingston IronKey D500S AES-256 XTS Encrypted USB Drive - Nikk Tech.
- Headset/Earbuds: 1MORE Fit Open Earbuds S50 Review - APH Networks.
- RAM: Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 RGB MPOWER DDR5-8000 48GB Dual-Channel Memory Kit - TweakTown.
- SSD: PNY XLR8 CS3150 Gen5 Solid State Drive Review - ThinkComputers.org.
Out of the Blue [11:04 am ET] – Share – 83 Comments
Thank you to Frans for passing along
this eagle-cam clip showing the first of the eaglets taking flight. Knowing
the plot in advance didn't keep this from being a terrific scene. The fledgling
working up the confidence that this whole "flying" thing will actually work is
so charming and the actual flight gave me chills. And the post-credits scene
with the parent and remaining sibling added a dramatic "to be continued" to the
story. There's a lot of drama for four minutes with no dialog.
Fledgling Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.Stories
- Lego made bricks out of meteorite dust and they’re on display at select stores. And you thought the plastic ones were expensive?
- Kevin Costner mortgaged one of his properties to finance 'Horizon' but movie flops. It's almost like people haven't forgotten his last epic ego trip.
Science
- Technical failures leave Starliner crew 'not stranded' on ISS indefinitely. Our post-truth world is hard to navigate.
- How Science Went to the Dogs (and Cats). Thanks j.c.f.
Media
- Honest Government Ad - AI (NSFW).
- Ore-Ida - "Napoleon Dynamite" Tot-Protecting Pants. Hopefully with a numchuks pocket.
- Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre are deeper than you thought.
Follow-up
- Boeing reacquires struggling supplier Spirit AeroSystems. Thanks RedEye9.
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