Dark Sector thrusts players into the role of Hayden Tenno, a covert operative sent on a dangerous mission into Lasria, an Eastern European city on the brink of ruin that hides a deadly Cold War secret.
In the midst of this mission, Hayden is attacked by an unknown enemy and infected by the Technocyte Virus, a brutal bio-weapon that twists its victims into mindless killing machines. Surviving this attack, Hayden finds that the Technocyte virus has granted him powerful, inhuman abilities unlike anything he has ever seen. Now, he must evolve with his powers, survive and become a hero.
Too many game studios that are owned by massive corporations.
@xAI is going to start an AI game studio to make games great again!
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It's the moment you've been waiting for! Omens of Destruction, a showdown of daemons, delinquents, and detestables, featuring Khorne, Ogre Kingdoms, and Orcs & Goblins arrives in Total War: WARHAMMER III on December 12! 💥Continue here to read the full story.
Over the next few weeks we'll be talking more about the Legendary Lords, battle units and campaign features in our blogs and gameplay showcases, as well as the awesome free content that you can look forward to with this upcoming DLC and game update.
Year 2053, the world as we know it came to an end in a war lost in time. Now, only inequality remains, in the form of Viridis, the great city that encompasses the dangerous Blind City and the luxurious Bright City.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
Axel McCoin, once a police detective, will become the key piece to unmask a whole plot of corruption and power that plagues the unstable peace of Viridis.
Experience the stories of the city and its inhabitants, accompanying Axel in his mission to overthrow the established order and demolish the foundations of this corrupt society.
This special edition combines classic gameplay with modernen hancements, offering something for both veteran fans and newcomers:Continue here to read the full story.
- Upgraded Graphics: Dive into DropZone’s high-definition visuals that retain the nostalgic charm of its pixel-art roots. Switch seamlessly between the original 8-bit graphics and updated visuals in real-time during gameplay—a groundbreaking feature for retro remakes.
- Enhanced Controls: Experience optimized precision on today’s controllers, including Xbox, PS5, and PS4. For the truly nostalgic, keyboard input is still supported (but not recommended!).
- Original Retro Mode: For purists, relive the classic with authentic graphics and sound, accessible at the press of a button.
#TeamRICOCHET with an update on the ongoing work to combat cheating in Ranked Play:
- AI systems continue to ramp up with code optimizations to accelerate enforcements
- Over 19,000 Ranked Play bans since the mode launched
- Hourly sweeps to remove cheaters from the Ranked Play mode and leaderboard
Thanks for your patience as our team continues to fight against cheaters.
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Loved-up Round-up
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- Food safety tips for cooking Thanksgiving and other holiday meals - Vox.
- Travel trouble trio- A sprawling Thanksgiving storm, Arctic cold and lake-effect snow could cause issues - Yahoo! News.
Science
- Earth's mini-moon has finally departed. Will it ever return as a 'second moon?'
- Gut feelings: Social connections change our microbiomes - Yale.
Media
CDP made 227.5 million PLN (or $55.2 million) in sales revenue for the third quarter, down 49 percent from the 442.6 million PLN during 2023-2024's third quarter. Net profit also fell to 78.1 million PLN this quarter, a drop of 61.4 percent from the same timeframe last year.
Revenue for the first three quarters of 2024-2025 (January 1, 2024-September 30, 2024) was 652.3 million PLN, a 15 percent decline compared to last year's three-quarter figure (767.6 million PLN).
Set in a world teetering on the precipice of change, New Arc Line is a story-rich RPG that invites players to explore the abundant yet troubled realm where magic and technology collide.*Blue's News may receive a commission on sales of this item. Continue here to read the full story.
The New World awaits, and with it, the last beacon of hope for a potential cure for a global plague that threatens your loved ones as well. But all is not as it seems - tensions simmer beneath the gilded surface of New Arc. Arcane magic clashes with steampunk ingenuity, the wealthy exploit the impoverished, and prejudice festers between humans and other races. As a stranger in this volatile land, you are thrust into the heart of the conflict. Your choices will not only shape your own fate but also the future of this fractured world.
The beloved browser-originated C&C title has arrived on Steam! Invite your friends to join the battle! Enter the legendary Command & Conquer universe, where the epic conflict between the formidable Global Defense Initiative (GDI) and the mysterious Brotherhood of Nod (NOD) continues. Command & Conquer: Tiberium Alliances introduces an innovative twist on classic gameplay, immersing you in a dynamic, ever-evolving world of endless strategic possibilities. This captivating free-to-play browser game offers a rich experience within the cherished Command & Conquer universe. Choose between two iconic factions—GDI and NOD—each with unique buildings, offensive units, and defensive units. Forge powerful alliances, strategize with friends, and dominate the battlefield in a game that rewards tactical skill and cooperation. Enjoy months of gameplay as you expand your base, enhance your units, and rise through the ranks in this dynamic, resource-driven war.
Engage in thrilling free-to-play battles in dynamic 4v4 arenas. Join forces with your Squad and strategize to dominate your enemies in action-packed Star Wars combat.Continue here to read the full story.
Play as an incredible cast of characters - from an elite stormtrooper to a ruthless bounty hunter, a cunning dark side assassins, and even a droid who thinks it's a Jedi. Choose the Hunter that matches your playstyle and lead your team to victory.
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Based on documented events that shocked a nation, this game delivers an open-world crime epic that would make Tommy Vercetti think twice about setting foot in Bratislava.Continue here to read the full story.
Set in a meticulously recreated 10 km² of 1990s Bratislava, players take on the role of a secret police officer working deep undercover as a taxi driver. You’ll infiltrate the city’s dangerous underworld, where government officials make backroom deals with crime bosses and business tycoons trade briefcases in dark alleys. As you navigate through layers of corruption and betrayal, each mission reveals another piece of a true story that Western media never dared to cover - until now.
Explore new warfare capabilities with Arma 3 Creator DLC: Expeditionary Forces! Prepare your Marines for action on the Amphibious Warfare Ship, assault enemy shores with AAV-9 Mack IFVs and Combat Boats, bring supplies ashore with the LCC-1 Landing Craft, perform raids behind enemy lines with new Hunter reconnaissance vehicles, and take part in the invasion of Altis from a new perspective.Continue here to read the full story.
Renaissance Kingdom Wars brings back the golden days of strategy games, reinvented with modern standards and complete with retro 2000s graphics.Continue here to read the full story.
Renaissance was an era of science, arts, philosophy—and the art of war. Split between warring kingdoms, merchants, and religions, the Renaissance saw the rise of mercenary armies, waging war across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for the highest bidder. As the captain of these forces, you hold the power to forge or shatter nations.
With almost 10 years' expertise in hunting games, the studio intends to offer fans of the genre an authentic hunting experience with this third opus. Thanks to feedback from the community, which numbered over 1 million players on the two previous titles, NACON Studio Ghent has retained the foundations that have made the series such a success, while introducing a number of new features and gameplay improvements. Among these, Hunting Simulator 3 introduces an all-new dynamic system, “SimFauna”, which faithfully reproduces animal behavior, allowing players' actions to have a real impact on animals and the environment.Continue here to read the full story.
In addition to improved hunting dog behavior and sound design, and the addition of vehicles, the game features realistic, natural open-world environments thanks to Unreal® Engine 5. Players can hunt over 40 species of animal, using hunting equipment from renowned brands such as Beretta®, Winchester®, Browning® and many others.
Line your kart on the starting grid of the most exciting multiplayer race of all time! Cosmic Royale features exhilarating 40-player matches with multiple rounds of racing and obstacle navigation and culminates in a survival finale. The core gameplay revolves around the Cosmic Tournament, an electrifying head-to-head multiplayer event infusing kart racing with a "party royale" style objective of emerging as the sole winner among all contestants. To win the Cosmic Tournament, players will have to race through several rounds, qualifying for successive races until only one contestant remains.Continue here to read the full story.
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Rainy Round-up
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- From Susan - YouTube Blog. Last post from the late Susan Wojcicki. former YouTube CEO who succumbed to lung cancer. Thanks The Verge.
Story
- ‘What many of us feel’- why ‘enshittification’ is Macquarie Dictionary’s word of the year - Language - The Guardian. Thanks The Flying Penguin.
Science
Media
- Amazon Fires Employee Who Tested Positive For Having Food In Their System - The Onion.
- Thanksgiving Turkeys- Delicious Centerpiece or Government Mind Control- - The Daily Show (NSFW). Thanks RedEye9.
The Funnies