However, while many qualities of the experience resonated with players, we also recognize that other aspects of the game and our initial launch didn’t land the way we’d intended. Therefore, at this time, we have decided to take the game offline beginning September 6, 2024, and explore options, including those that will better reach our players.

While we determine the best path ahead, Concord sales will cease immediately and we will begin to offer a full refund for all gamers who have purchased the game for PS5 or PC. If you purchased the game for PlayStation 5 from the PlayStation Store or PlayStation Direct, a refund will be issued back to your original payment method.

In GRAFT, you will navigate a crumbling, continent-sized space station known as the Arc, where the remains of a once-advanced civilization now lie in darkness and decay. As a survivor in this dying world, you must scavenge and graft parts from enemies to transform and enhance abilities, all while grappling with the philosophical implications of identity and memory.

Each Graft not only alters your physical form but also infuses you with fragments of its previous owner’s consciousness, creating a haunting interplay of survival, transformation, and self-discovery – all while battling against monstrous abominations. Will you escape the Arc with your humanity intact, or become something else entirely?

Starcom: Unknown Space is an action adventure RPG of space exploration, ship building and fast-paced tactical combat. Enter a vast open-world universe filled with alien factions vying for power, strange worlds to explore, mysteries to investigate, and a sinister enemy that threatens the galaxy with an ancient power.

Explore a fully-open world universe with over a hundred star systems filled with undiscovered planets, mysterious artifacts, lost derelicts, and strange phenomena. Over 230 anomalies to investigate, each uniquely illustrated and with their own story.

Glitchwalkers continues Astroneer’s legacy of survival sandbox gameplay and takes it to new extremes. A new planet — the largest in Astroneer — awaits, complete with new biomes, technology, gameplay features and the game’s first true villain.

Players seeking new challenges are in for a treat with the introduction of Lyn, a disgruntled member of the ESS Elysium crew who has taken to tinkering with the Astroneer Training Program’s (ATP) code. Players must work with the Elysium’s Head of Maintenance, Frank, to stop Lyn and her nefarious plans before she dismantles the ATP from the inside.

The Fear & Greed expansion includes:

• The Heist Pack, which includes the Stock Exchange Heist
• The Weapon Pack which introduces three new weapons, new mods and cosmetics
• The Tailor Pack that includes four new masks, four new suits and four new pairs of gloves

PAYDAY 3 Anniversary Update Part 1 comes also with free content available for all players including:

• New Heister (Houston): after being rescued from the Courthouse, Houston will become a playable heister
• New Overkill Weapon (Minigun M135)
• New masks
• New Twitch Drops

Vampire: The Masquerade - Reckoning of New York invites you to immerse yourself in the third installment of this gripping visual novel series, set against the backdrop of the Big Apple teeming with supernatural intrigue.

Dive into the streets of New York City in 2024, where the delicate balance of power hangs by a thread. Navigate the treacherous waters of vampiric politics as you contend with the ever-shifting landscape between the Camarilla and Anarchs.

• Shadowheart's voice actor didn't initially love her character in Baldur's Gate 3 - until she saw the RPG community's reactions - GamesRadar+. Thanks Max.

• Cyberpunk 2077- The Board Game Funded in 10 Minutes - IGN.

• Hearthstone 30.2.2 Patch Notes.

• World of Warcraft — Blizzard AWC and MDI Plans Revealed for The War Within.

• Altered Alma - A darkly beautiful Metroidvania by 2Awesome Studio — Kickstarter. "Explore the dangerous streets, dark history, and futuristic romance of Neo Barcelona in this action-packed Cyberpunk epic!" Here's a trailer and there's a playable demo on Steam.

• Road Defense- Outsiders - Release Date Trailer - Switch, PS4, PS5 and Xbox One-Series S|X.
• Despite being free-to-play, Genshin Impact's Xbox port will seemingly require a Game Pass subscription to access online multiplayer - VG247.

• The X TV app is out now and yes, it really sucks - Engadget.

• Senior Microsoft exec confirms Windows 11 24H2 isn't available to download for everyone yet - Neowin.
• Math student builds fusion reactor at home with help from Claude AI and $2,000 - TechSpot. Thanks Neutronbeam.
• Rust for Linux maintainer steps down in frustration • The Register. Thanks Max.

• YubiKeys are vulnerable to cloning attacks thanks to newly discovered side channel Ars Technica.
• Sextortion Scams Now Include Photos of Your Home – Krebs on Security.

Today, we have an exciting update: Duncan and Paul, alongside many other talented members at Hopoo Games, will now be working on game development directly at valvesoftware!

We're incredibly grateful to Valve for their partnerships in the last decade, and are excited to continue working on their awesome titles. However, this does mean that we are stopping production on our unannounced game, "Snail".

It's been an exciting and transformative 12 years. We feel lucky for the opportunities we've had, and deeply appreciate both our team and fans that have supported us and our games.

Developed by Unbroken Studios and published by Warner Bros. Games under the Portkey Games label, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions features the high-flying magical sport introduced by the Harry Potter books and films. Players can delve into the exhilarating world of Quidditch through solo play, cooperative online matches with friends or in competitive online player vs. player games. Playing as the classic positions Beater, Chaser, Keeper, or Seeker, players will create their own custom champion or choose from an all-star lineup of iconic characters, such as Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy and other popular characters across the franchise.

Space is a vast, mysterious place that requires years of training or bajillions of monies to explore.

ORRRR you can explore it from the comfort of the gaming universe in Steam Space Exploration Fest, September 2nd through September 9th at 10am PT! Discounts and demos are right there at your intergalactic fingertips for one full week.

Sumerian Six transports you back to an alternate version of World War II, where you command The Enigma Squad - an elite team of six scientists-turned-commandos, each with unique skills and abilities, tasked with defeating Nazi general Hanz Kammler and recovering the mysterious material known as Geiststoff.

A gripping storyline sets the stage for a thrilling adventure inspired by historical locations, filled with challenging missions and sharp, tactical stealth gameplay over 10 chapters.

Encounter Skyward Extraction’s Relencost, a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by ancient conflict. A magic storm has rendered the surface unlivable, forcing the planet’s survivors above the cloud layer in search of safety. Even so, one place remains treacherous above all others: The Stormwall. A place so dangerous that its shifting depths are rarely explored, where only the bravest or most greedy dare to travel. Thus begins your journey.

Hordes of enemies and a bullet hell is what awaits us in the next project from Aeternum Game Studios, a game that is in an "advanced state of development" and that will be released very soon as an Early Access title. The few details that have been revealed so far talk about a survivors title, influenced by the best representatives of the genre such as Deep Rock Galactic Survivors, Brotato, and, of course, Vampire Survivors, but with gameplay and style adapted to the cyberpunk world that we saw in Eden Genesis.

With Eden Survivors, the developers aim to expand the universe of their new IP, transporting the players to a battlefield where they must hold out for 20 minutes against an unstoppable legion of aliens. To face this threat, we'll take control of a pilot linked to a special mecha, with different combat skills and passive abilities. Following the path of this type of games, our combat robot will automatically shoot as we move through the ruins of Eden City, allowing us to choose between different advantages and weapons as we progress through the game, which adds an interesting RPG component when choosing our own combat style.

MicroProse is proud to announce its latest publishing venture: Dagger Directive. This tactical first-person shooter (FPS) promises to deliver a gripping, player-driven experience that combines modern mechanics with a nostalgic visual style.

In Dagger Directive, players will take on the role of a member of Task Force Dagger, an elite international special forces unit tasked with saving the world from a variety of threats. The game offers three distinct campaigns, each set in diverse global environments—from battling eco-terrorists in the icy waters of the Bering Sea to halting international crime in the South Pacific and combating extreme nationalism in the heart of Eastern Europe.

• Rocksteady hit by layoffs after Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League underperforms - Eurogamer.net.

• 'The Beatles had a 25% hit rate'- Randy Pitchford reassures fans that he'll carry on 'making stuff' even after a disastrous Risk of Rain 2 expansion and the Borderlands movie - PC Gamer.
• Xbox boss Phil Spencer says he's made the 'worst game choice decisions,' letting exclusives like Destiny slip through his fingers - PC Gamer.

• Learn To Create Game Art in Blender 2024 (pay what you want and help charity).*

*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item.

• The win rates for Deadlock heroes have been revealed, and in the last 11 days, one character has been played over 2.5 million times - PC Gamer.

• Bethesda bans Doom mod about a resurrected mech-demon Margaret Thatcher because it's apparently a bit close to 'real-world politics' - PC Gamer.

• PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Patch Notes - Update 31.2.

• Coming to Game Pass: Age of Mythology: Retold, Expeditions: A MudRunner Game, and More - Xbox Wire.

• Sandbox VR Leans Into Franchise; 60% Deal Growth and Plans for 280 New Franchise Locations to Come - Business Wire.

• AI Doom Changes Games Forever - Theoretically Media (video).
• Young workers power South Africa's video games industry - BBC.

• STARMINER - Mining Trailer - Paradox Arc.
• Yars Rising - Story Trailer.

• Ann Summers to support the MCV-DEVELOP Women in Games Awards - MCV/DEVELOP.

• Stalker 2- Heart of Chernobyl is downright gorgeous, and feels like it's using modern tech to fully realise the atmosphere the first game strove for - PC Gamer.

• The Evolution of Assassin’s Creed’s Stealth - Ubisoft.

• Bringing Dune Awakening to the Xbox Series S will be a "challenge", according to Funcom chief product officer - VG247.
• Souslike Enotria Delayed Indefinitely on Xbox Because Microsoft 'Decided to Ignore' Devs - IGN.
• REYNATIS - Shibuya Vlog.

• Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 with little to no change over 6 Gen 1 - SpillSomeBeans. Thanks Reddit.
• Phone companies to be asked to help tackle rise in snatch thefts - BBC.
• iPhone 16 will be the most divisive phone Apple's ever made — here's why - Tom's Guide.

• The US Navy Is Going All In on Starlink - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).
• Mozilla Firefox 130.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes.
• Mozilla Firefox ESR 128.2.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes.
• Mozilla Firefox ESR 115.15.0, See All New Features, Updates and Fixes.

• Intel's CEO is reportedly set to present cost-cutting plan to the board and may 'slice off unnecessary businesses'. Ouch - PCGamer.
• Canada's new tax bill could cost US tech firms a fortune - Neowin. US firms: "What are taxes?"
• Nvidia revamps GeForce RTX badge with AI slogan — new logo reads "GeForce RTX Powering Advanced AI" - Tom's Hardware.
• DLSS AI Acceleration Available Today In Supermoves, Spectre Divide & Gori- Cuddly Carnage - GeForce News.
• Intel has reportedly canceled Beast Lake and its follow-up – and I’m gutted it’s killed off my dream gaming CPU - TechRadar.
• This robot might be ready to give you a hug in your home and nobody is ready for this - TechRadar.
• Microsoft says its Recall uninstall option in Windows 11 is just a bug - The Verge. Thanks RedEye9.
• A person's intelligence limits their computer proficiency more than previously thought, say researchers - Tech Xplore.
• A Chip Off the Old Rug: Ken Shirriff Finds a Pentium Processor Hiding in a Navajo Weaving - Hackster.io. Notice the dropped stitch on the FPU.
• Evernote 10.104.2. Thanks Console General.
• Release 2.3.5 · clsid2-mpc-hc · GitHub. Thanks Ant.

• GPT apps fail to disclose data collection, study finds • The Register. Never violate the first rule of theft club.
• End-of-life IP cams being used to spread new Mirai botnet • The Register.
• South Korea- The deepfake crisis engulfing hundreds of schools - BBC.
• Transport for London confirms cyberattack • The Register.

• Judge denies Destiny 2 cheat seller AimJunkies’ request for a new trial - VGC.
• Owners of 1-Time Passcode Theft Service Plead Guilty – Krebs on Security.
• Clearview AI fined $33 million for facial recognition database - TechRadar.

• The Casting of Frank Stone review - an insubstantial origin story with some precious moments - Eurogamer.net.
• The Casting of Frank Stone review – a must-play for DBD fans - PCGamesN.
• The Casting of Frank Stone Review - Death is Not the End - Wccftech.
• Star Wars Outlaws Stealth Bugs Make It A Crappy Masterpiece - Kotaku.
• Star Wars Outlaws Handheld Performance Review - Steam Deck and ROG Ally Tested - TechPowerUp.

• CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 -Strix Point- APU- Windows 11 23H2 vs. 24H2 - TweakTown.
• CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler: Lian Li HydroShift LCD 360S Review - Vortez.
• Keyboard: Cooler Master MK770 - OCinside.
• Router: TP-Link Archer GE800 Wi-Fi 7 router review- Gaming-focused with attractive pricing - Tom's Hardware.
• SSD: Silicon Motion SM2508 SSD Controller Review - Worth the Wait - TweakTown.

Cool Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Breakfast Link

• America’s New Climate Delusion - The Atlantic (may require registration or subscription).

Stories

• From Starbucks to Specialty Cafes, the New Arms Race in the Coffee Wars - The New York Times. Just admit you hate coffee already. Thanks brother19.
• Ski Resorts Are Stockpiling Snow to Get Through Warm Winters - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).

Science

• A Simple Blood Test Could Improve Life for Millions of American Women - The Atlantic (may require registration or subscription).
• Gene therapy gets a turbo boost from researchers - MedicalXpress. Why is that graphic flipping the bird?
• Quantum Thermodynamics- Black Holes Might Not Be What We Thought - SciTechDaily.

Media

• Idiots at Work.
• I didn't expected that thing in the end😂😂. Thanks VideoSift.