Build A Rocket Boy announces a June 10th release date for MindsEye, the upcoming "upcoming high intensity thriller" from this developer founded by former Rockstar North president Leslie Benzies. It's coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, and a new Official Story Trailer offers a "Welcome to Redrock" that looks a lot like a welcome to a GTA game until the robots start dancing. Here are more details on what the video depicts:

The second story trailer introduces players to Redrock City, a super-heated near-future desert metropolis, where technology is king. We get a glimpse of its immersive influence – consumer robots carry out most manual tasks and an algorithm connects all-seeing devices. The city itself is a living experiment in the existential potential of man and machine.

We meet intriguing characters, including Marco Silva, the eccentric tech genius and founder of Silva Industries, who wants to change the course of human evolution. We’re also introduced to Shiva Vega, Redrock’s power-hungry Mayor, whose blind ambition is to make Redrock the safest city in the world and to gain even greater control of its citizens.

Rendering Ranger: R² [Rewind] is now available for PC and consoles, offering the re-release of this side-scrolling shooter. If it doesn't ring a bell, forgive yourself, as the 1995 original was released exclusively on Super Famicom in Japan to moderate success. But it's now a collector's item, so here's the chance to see why. This is a side-scrolling action game that features both spaceship combat and run-and-gun shooting. The Launch Trailer shows off the distinctive style of the 16-bit games of the time, as well as a pulsing midi soundrack to take advantage of your Ad Lib sound card. You can find the Windows edition on GOG.com* and Steam. Here's more on the game and included extras:

The gameplay features that made the original a cult classic and one of the most sought-after collectibles in gaming are all present in Rendering Ranger™: R² [Rewind]. This includes cinematic scenes, upgradeable weapons, gigantic bosses, and glorious 16-bit combat chaos. The re-release also features both Rendering Ranger: R² and Targa, the codename for the cancelled PAL version that hasn’t previously been available to the public.

There are additional archival and quality-of-life features too, such as the ability to save the game and pick up where you left off, and an optional CRT filter to enhance the retro look and feel. The titular “Rewind” feature will also help you complete some of the game’s hardest sections, as you can rewind with the touch of a button and give it another go.

Schedule I is now available for Windows on Steam, offering a simulation of the underground world of illegal drug production and distribution (thanks PC Gamer). It arrived a few days ago and players started getting hooked right away, and it currently stands at over 15,000 "overwhelmingly positive" reviews, and counting. The Release Trailer shows the cartoony style of this chance to break bad, and there's a "free sample" demo for a taste. Here's more:

You're a small-time drug dealer rolling into a fresh town with no cash, no product and no connections. Build your drug empire from the ground up in the grungy west-coast city of Hyland Point. Contend against intensifying law enforcement and deadly cartel competitors to expand your empire and reach the peak of the underworld.

Produce a range of drugs to satisfy your customers, each one with it's own unique production process. Discover special recipes to create new drug variants with special properties.

Activision shares an RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Update, discussing how the ongoing war against cheating in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone as the military shooter siblings head into Season 03. This covers a range of related topics, including success stories of shutting down cheat developers and updates to features like the killcam, bot-detection, and functionality. Here's word on ban activity since the latest Call of Duty came calling, and hints about more anti-cheat innovations to come:

Team RICOCHET has issued over 228,000 bans since Black Ops 6 was released. We removed 23% of cheaters before they played their first match. These are strong wins for the game, but there’s always more we can do to get better in both speed and efficiency.

As an additional layer to existing anti-cheat processes, we’re launching brand-new systems in Season 03. For security reasons, we can’t give away too many details; however, we will publish another RICOCHET Progress Report in the release window of Season 03 Reloaded to detail results from next week’s update. Several of our current systems are getting big updates this season, too, including our aim bot detections and the Machine Learning system that analyzes game replays to identify suspicious gameplay for human-validated enforcement.

NIS America announces plans for the western release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, the oddly capitalized latest installment in the Trails series. The launch is planned for Q3 for PC, PlayStation, and Switch, and the Windows edition is coming to GOG.com,* the Epic Games Store, and Steam. The Announcement Trailer shows familiar characters and introduces the new story where the stakes are the future of the entire Zemurian continent. Here's more:

Van Arkride and the members of Arkride Solutions are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian continent is at stake! The people of Zemuria await the launch of man’s first foray into space with bated breath. A sudden invitation from Marduk to cooperate in a high-tech training exercise sets Van and the members of Arkride Solutions on a collision course with the secrets that lay at the very core of Zemuria.

At the same time, the Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer and Father Kevin Graham of the Septian Church find themselves pulled into the mysteries swirling around Calvard. Their paths may differ, but the ultimate question remains the same: Just what lies beyond the edge of the horizon? The expansive Calvard arc continues in Trails beyond the Horizon, the milestone 20th anniversary entry in the acclaimed Trails series!

We're not sure how the lizards feel about this, but LIZARDS MUST DIE 2 is now available on Steam, offering a co-op action/slasher sequel that declares war on over 7,000 species of reptiles. We won't spoil the craziness of the crazy Release Trailer by telling you how crazy it is. You're welcome. Here's some anti-lizard propaganda to explain what's going on:

The vile lizards, driven by their SECRET PATRONS, received NEW LIZARD TECHNOLOGIES and again insidiously attacked the lands of the RUS. HYPERBOREA is on fire, Baikal is polluted by FACTORIES for the production of lizard machines and only GLORIOUS HEROES can destroy all the damned invaders and drive them away.

Ambidextro is now available on Steam, giving rise to an action/platformer for Windows, macOS, and Linux from Majorariatto. The Launch Trailer looks like a familiar throwback platformer, but the twist is it's a single-player game where you control two on-screen characters at once. You manage one with each hand, explaining the title, inspiring Spanish indie developer Majorariatto to call it "a multi-player game for a single player." Here's more on what to expect when you take things into your own two hands:

A witch has kidnapped the prince and the princess. As the royal wizard, you have been severed in half so you can go rescue both at the same time, but first you’ll need to learn to control the two halves of your body simultaneously.

With a series of quick single-screen platforming levels, Ambidextro will help you master controlling two characters at once, one with each hand. Learn to split your focus and tackle increasingly challenging levels you would have thought impossible.

• WIZORDUM - The Final Episode - Release Date Teaser - Coming March 5th.

• Ubisoft Employees Worried About Layoffs After Tencent Deal - Insider Gaming.

• Nightdive offers hopeful update on System Shock 3’s future - VGC.
• Ex-PlayStation Exec Says NieR: Automata Revived the Japanese Games Industry, Convinced It To Stop Chasing Overseas Trend - IGN.

• Outright Games Game On! Bundle (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.*
• Humble Heroines 2025 (pay what you want and help charity).*
• Best of Boomer Shooters 4: Badda Bing Badda Boom (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.*
• EARTH DEFENSE FORCE COLLECTION (pay what you want and help charity) - Humble.*

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

• SAG-AFTRA Announces New Video Game Agreements for Students and Game Jams - Animation Magazine. AAA game jams the next big thing?

• Marvel Rivals Adds Harsher Penalties For Leaving Matches - GameRant.

• Blades of Fire - Gameplay Showcase 1.
• Call of Duty: Warzone - Stories of Verdansk - Juan Soto "Mi Familia Explosiva."

• Hypercharge: Unboxed - Announcement Trailer - PS5 & PS4 Games.

• Netflix Games boss says consoles not the future as streamer looks to phone-controlled party games - Eurogamer.net

• Elon Musk’s xAI buys Elon Musk’s X for $33 billion on paper - The Verge. Blue's News just bought Blue's News for $34 billion on paper. #oneupsmanship

Thanks Console General.

• Zotac RTX 5090 GPUs with missing ROPs sold at premium price by German retailer - Tom's Hardware.
• Intel and SK hynix close NAND business deal: Intel gets $1.9 billion, SK hynix gets IP and employees - Tom's Hardware.
• Microsoft makes it harder to install Windows 11 without internet, but it is still possible - Neowin.
• Wheel-less helical ring-based soft robot can move reliably in all directions - Tech Xplore.
• Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26120.3653 (Beta Channel) - Windows Insider Blog.
• WYSIWYG Web Builder version 20.1.0. Sounds like what I want, but it can't do simple HTML editing.

• Has the AI Data Center "Bubble" Popped in China? Major AI Clusters Now Sit Idle as China Apparently FOMO'd Into the AI Bandwagon - Wccftech.

Last Link of the Day: MAIDEN FLIGHT of the World's biggest RC Boeing 7779X, with Tyler Perry. Impressive toy, impressive piloting, EXTREMELY impressive home. Thanks The Flying Penguin.

Early Access is now underway on Steam for inZOI, the Windows edition of the eagerly anticipated lifestyle simulation from inZOI Studio and KRAFTON. Like its inspiration, The Sims, this lets you escape from your humdrum everyday life for an exciting new virtual everyday life. The developers offer this post vaguely discussing Early Access. The Early Access Trailer shows off in-game activities like crossing the street, jogging, taking selfies, and chilling, as well as more impactful elements like romance, childrearing, and partying like a rock star. Here's more:

inZOI is a life simulation game where players step into the role of creators, shaping the world as they envision and witnessing the various stories that unfold. Through this immersive experience, we aim to inspire players to appreciate life as the profound gift it is—a journey that is filled with meaning at every turn.

inZOI features a fully functional community simulation experience where characters, known as Zois, live their lives with their own free will. Zois perform actions and build relationships based on their personalities and life experiences, leading to unexpected developments such as rumors, trends, and disease.

Eurogamer.net notes an uproar on the Helldivers Discord from players who are no longer able to play Helldivers 2 on PC after a recent update. At issue is the third-person shooter's requirement of a CPU with support for AVX2, Advanced Vector Extensions, which first came to Intel CPUs in 2013. Though the requirement was in place before the game launched, players without AVX2 support were previously able to run it nonetheless. Now this has changed, leaving some players irate at being locked out of a game they purchased. These unhappy customers are being reminded that this prerequisite was in place when they purchased the game, which is not doing much to quell the discontent. Word is neither developer Arrowhead nor publisher Sony have commented yet, but the story does quote one of the Discord moderators:

Yet despite moderators attempting to reply to all players, the conversation has become decidedly heated from both sides.

"I don't like to have to tell people their 13 year old processor is out of date," wrote Birby. "I have fielded this question hundreds of times in the past week. I sit here and help people in 48hr stints before going to bed. People will piss and moan and argue, not to mention insult and attack us for being the bearers of bad news. I get you're venting, but as I keep saying - it is up to you as the consumer to confirm your system meets spec before purchase, and you should never be surprised if your out of spec machine can't run the game."

Dollhouse: Behind the Broken Mirror is now available for Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, offering a first-person psychological horror prequel from SOEDESCO. The Windows edition is on Steam, and it carries a 10% introductory discount for the next week. This post discusses the news, illustrated by the Launch Trailer. Word is: "To mark the occasion, we've unveiled a brand-new trailer, giving you a glimpse into the eerie environments and unsettling encounters that await." Here's the description:

Enter the broken mind of Eliza de Moor, a once-celebrated singer, now trapped in the labyrinth of her own forgotten memories. Will you be able to piece together the mystery of your past, or will you get lost in this dark and twisted reality?

Since collapsing on stage during her performance, Eliza has been suffering from amnesia. The only hope for recovering her memories lies with Doctor Stern and his experimental medicine. As Eliza, you'll navigate the reality and the world behind the broken mirror, guided by the effects of the drug. This journey will lead you to the remains of your childhood home in Ravenhill, the Dollhouse Mansion, where unspeakable horrors await.

The Australian Classification Website has the expected follow up to what turned out to be an erroneous report that SILENT HILL f was Refused Classification in Australia, which would prevent the survival/horror game from being freely distributed in the region. The game turns out to be rated MA 15+, so players younger than 15 will require a guardian to purchase it. The classification is dated March 25th, and says the rating is based on "Strong Horror Violence."

• Kingdom Come: Deliverance II on GOG.com.* "A thrilling story-driven action RPG, with a rich open world, set in 15th century Medieval Europe. Experience the ultimate medieval adventure - through the eyes of young Henry - as you embark on a journey of epic proportions."

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

• Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree on Steam (Windows). "Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters across a 40+ hour story, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world."

• Wizards of the Coast Hires Former Dragon Age- The Veilguard Director - GameRant.

• Nintendo's Zelda Movie Has A Release Date Now But Still No Cast - Kotaku.

• Dawnfolk - City Builder Fest update- New levels available! (1.1.0).
• S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2- Heart of Chornobyl - The Zone welcomes Patch 1.3.1. Thanks Rhialto.
• Star Citizen Alpha 4.1.

↑ Official patches. ↓ Unofficial games, patches, and mods.

• Half-Life 2 RTX Modder Fixes Key Visual Issues, Showcasing RTX Remix’s Incredible Flexibility - Wccftech.

• Into Black announced for PS VR2 – PlayStation.Blog. I call infringement!
• Sandbox VR Updates First Netflix Collaboration—Squid Game Virtuals—with New "Repeat Racers" Mini-Game to Celebrate Season 2 of the Hit Series.

• Killer InZoi bug accidentally lets players run over children, sending them flying across the playground - VideoGamer.

Thanks Ant.

• Inside Star Citizen: Align and Mine.
• WARRIORS: Abyss - Update 2- Atelier Characters Introduction Trailer.

↑ Official trailers. ↓ Content creator videos.

• How Dwarf Fortress Evolved over 16 Years of Development - Dwarf Fortress Series (Episode Two).
• Inappropriate time for Gwent - Viva La Dirt League (NSFW).

• Interview with the creator of Deluxe Ski Jump - Spillhistorie.no.

• Star Wars: The Old Republic - April 2025 In-Game Events.

• Legends BMX - Launch Trailer - PlayStation 5.

• Nvidia's 50-series laptop launch looks bumpy- slipping ship dates, game crashes, and delayed review units - Tom's Hardware.
• Calibre - E-book management version 8.1.0. Thanks Console General.

• Instagram will let you watch Reels at twice the speed - Engadget. Get "influenced" in half the time!
• 007 Trials & Tribulations Sealed Jennifer Salke Fate - Deadline.

• Intel Reportedly Cancels Its High-End Xe2 Arc Battlemage -BMG-G31- GPUs - Wccftech.
• $3,700 RTX 5090 GPUs have found new homes after sitting on US retailer's shelves - Tom's Hardware.
• "Forbidden" Disassembly: NVIDIA Laptop RTX -5090- with Water Cooling - Gamers Nexus (NSFW video).
• StreamFab version 6.2.2.7. Thanks Console General.

• OpenAI has a Studio Ghibli problem with ChatGPT images - The Verge.
• If Anthropic Succeeds, a Nation of Benevolent AI Geniuses Could Be Born - WIRED (may require registration or subscription).
• Samsung's new AI smart fridge could stop you from accidentally wasting food, and I've seen it in action - TechRadar. Ask your AI if it's a good idea to buy a fridge from Samsung.

• Gemini hackers can deliver more potent attacks with a helping hand from… Gemini - Ars Technica.
• Microsoft's passwordless future is here for Outlook, Xbox, 365, and more - ZDNET.
• Chrome, Firefox patch privacy-destroying security flaw • The Register.
• Solar grids could be hijacked and even potentially disabled by these security flaws - TechRadar.

• EU will go easy with Apple, Facebook punishment to avoid Trump’s wrath - Ars Technica.
• Judge dismisses Samsung’s smart ring lawsuit against Oura - The Verge.
• DOGE staffer 'Big Balls' provided tech support to cybercrime ring, records show - Reuters. Thanks Reddit.

• Atomfall’s Nuclear Disaster Has a Toxic Element- Tedium - The New York Times (may require registration or subscription).
• Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars - Christ Centered Gamer.

Thanks Neutronbeam.

• CPU/GPU/AIO/SSD Cooler: XPG LEVANTE II 360 Review - TechPowerUp.
• Graphics Card: Palit GeForce RTX 5070 GamingPro OC Review - TechPowerUp.
• Graphics Card: Yeston Radeon RX 9070 Sakura Atlantis review (the one with scent) - Guru3D.
• Laptop: Closest Windows competitor to the MacBook Air 13- Lenovo ThinkPad X9-14 laptop review - NotebookCheck.net Reviews.
• Laptop: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile Review - IGN.
• Monitor/Projector: ALOGIC 40-inch Edge Ultrawide Monitor Review - A Productivity Beast for $1299 - TweakTown.
• Motherboard: ASRock B850 Steel Legend WiFi AMD AM5 Motherboard - OCinside.
• Mouse Pad/Mat: SteelSeries QcK Performance review- enthusiast mouse pads go mainstream - Eurogamer.net.
• RAM: Crucial Pro Overclocking DDR5-6400 C38 2x16GB Review- Deceitfully Fast - Tom's Hardware.

Our scheduled maintenance went fairly smoothly yesterday. The physical server move took a little longer than expected, and it was a hot minute before we could get it to talk to the network thanks to a configuration mishap. But once that was cleared up everything came back together fine. DNS propagation was very quick for both myself and Frans, and if you are reading these words, our IP address is updated for you as well. But as I already mentioned, this is a decentralized process, so we can't be sure it went as smoothly for everyone. I haven't gotten any reports about being unable to reach us following the move, so hopefully this went well for everyone. So welcome to our new home, please enjoy the fresh electron smell while it lasts.

Well-Maintained Round-up
Thanks Ant, Neutronbeam, and Max.

Stories

• Violent earthquakes rock Thailand and Myanmar - AP News.
• Warner Bros. To Raze Looney Tunes Building On Lot - Deadline.

Science

• Scientists Develop “Super Sapphire” That Resists Scratches, Glare, Fog, and More - SciTechDaily.
• Cheaper and More Effective: New MIT Breakthrough Could Improve Popular Weight Loss Drugs Such As Ozempic - SciTechDaily.
• Study casts doubt on gluten as cause of gut ailments among non-coeliacs - Health - The Guardian.
• Scientists Capture DNA Unwinding for the First Time - SciTechDaily. Just chilling on the couch watching TV.

Image

• Accidental Bond Movie - r/JamesBond. I see what you did there.

Media

• How Filmmakers Shrink Entire Cities.
• AVENGERS DOOMSDAY ANNOUNCEMENT BREAKDOWN- Avengers vs X-Men Confirmed! - New Rockstars.