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It’s the last week before the Xmas break, and the grapevine runneth dry. Soon, we will commence the annual Engluttification ceremony, a ritual of banishment in which we feed the Maw our entire Steam wishlists while singing an arcane carol of our own devising, Nth Days of Solstice, in which the famous partridge in the pear tree has Twice-Twenty Wings, and on each Wing I saw an Eye, verily, and a Mouth rejoicing for lo, the Great Catch-Up Period has come. But before that, there is still a little more News to cover.
Some games we’re keeping under surveillance before we flee the premises: surreal turn-based RPGEntogious(18th Dec), construction-minded endless runnerProject Bridge(18th Dec), 90s-style RPGProphecy of the Shadow(19th Dec).
Our live coverage of this event has finished.
09:41 amUTCIT IS MONDAY. Sharpen the mistletoe! Electrify the tinsel! FEED THE MAW.
IT IS MONDAY. Sharpen the mistletoe! Electrify the tinsel! FEED THE MAW.
IT IS MONDAY. Sharpen the mistletoe! Electrify the tinsel! FEED THE MAW.
09:49 amUTCAlleged images for Free Radical Design’s untitled TimeSplitters project have popped up onFandom. The company havesuffered layoffs and are facing closure.Art for the untitled TimeSplitters project that Free Radical Design had been working on has started to surface on the internet thanks to former employees.Credits: Will Brown, Elmo La Mantia, Callum Summerspic.twitter.com/5WFBfiVLcH— TimeSplitters News & Archives (@ts_archiv)December 16, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Alleged images for Free Radical Design’s untitled TimeSplitters project have popped up onFandom. The company havesuffered layoffs and are facing closure.Art for the untitled TimeSplitters project that Free Radical Design had been working on has started to surface on the internet thanks to former employees.Credits: Will Brown, Elmo La Mantia, Callum Summerspic.twitter.com/5WFBfiVLcH— TimeSplitters News & Archives (@ts_archiv)December 16, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Alleged images for Free Radical Design’s untitled TimeSplitters project have popped up onFandom. The company havesuffered layoffs and are facing closure.
Art for the untitled TimeSplitters project that Free Radical Design had been working on has started to surface on the internet thanks to former employees.Credits: Will Brown, Elmo La Mantia, Callum Summerspic.twitter.com/5WFBfiVLcH— TimeSplitters News & Archives (@ts_archiv)December 16, 2023
Art for the untitled TimeSplitters project that Free Radical Design had been working on has started to surface on the internet thanks to former employees.Credits: Will Brown, Elmo La Mantia, Callum Summerspic.twitter.com/5WFBfiVLcH
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10:12 amUTCUnknown Worlds are teasing the early access launch of their next Subnautica game - we’ll hear more in 2024.Your recent excitement for the next game in the Subnautica universe has been infectious 😏While we’re not quite ready to surface more info, keep watching this space. We’ll share more about our Early Access plans in 2024! 🚀— Subnautica (@Subnautica)December 15, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Unknown Worlds are teasing the early access launch of their next Subnautica game - we’ll hear more in 2024.Your recent excitement for the next game in the Subnautica universe has been infectious 😏While we’re not quite ready to surface more info, keep watching this space. We’ll share more about our Early Access plans in 2024! 🚀— Subnautica (@Subnautica)December 15, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Unknown Worlds are teasing the early access launch of their next Subnautica game - we’ll hear more in 2024.
Your recent excitement for the next game in the Subnautica universe has been infectious 😏While we’re not quite ready to surface more info, keep watching this space. We’ll share more about our Early Access plans in 2024! 🚀— Subnautica (@Subnautica)December 15, 2023
Your recent excitement for the next game in the Subnautica universe has been infectious 😏While we’re not quite ready to surface more info, keep watching this space. We’ll share more about our Early Access plans in 2024! 🚀
10:15 amUTCMonster Hunter World ismassively discounted on Steamthis week. I mention this mostly because I had a terrible idea for a diary series called “Monster Flautist World”, in which I try to solo the game with a hunting horn, but it turns out this isn’t as hard as it may seem.
Monster Hunter World ismassively discounted on Steamthis week. I mention this mostly because I had a terrible idea for a diary series called “Monster Flautist World”, in which I try to solo the game with a hunting horn, but it turns out this isn’t as hard as it may seem.
Monster Hunter World ismassively discounted on Steamthis week. I mention this mostly because I had a terrible idea for a diary series called “Monster Flautist World”, in which I try to solo the game with a hunting horn, but it turns out this isn’t as hard as it may seem.
10:29 amUTCHere’s another episode of Homeworld 3’s Making Of doc, shedding a bit more light on the space sim’s ship designs and audio.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Here’s another episode of Homeworld 3’s Making Of doc, shedding a bit more light on the space sim’s ship designs and audio.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Here’s another episode of Homeworld 3’s Making Of doc, shedding a bit more light on the space sim’s ship designs and audio.
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11:51 amUTCShacklestein says:A quick reminder that Vampire Survivors: Emergency Meeting released today.
Furthermore, I consider that notifications must be put in a fully functional state, and moderation policies and procedures made fit for purpose.Shacklesteinspeaks truth. (Also, a belated heads-up that I actually have today off - this is just me teeing up the liveblog for the evening news shift.)
Shacklestein says:A quick reminder that Vampire Survivors: Emergency Meeting released today.
Furthermore, I consider that notifications must be put in a fully functional state, and moderation policies and procedures made fit for purpose.Shacklesteinspeaks truth. (Also, a belated heads-up that I actually have today off - this is just me teeing up the liveblog for the evening news shift.)
Shacklesteinspeaks truth. (Also, a belated heads-up that I actually have today off - this is just me teeing up the liveblog for the evening news shift.)
17:42 pmUTCA sad loss today, as actor James McCaffrey - best known for being the voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey in Alan Wake -has passed away.As well as being the voice behind Sam Lake’s likeness of the grizzled detective and FBI agent, McCaffrey appeared with his own likeness as Control’s FBC director Zachariah Trench.
A sad loss today, as actor James McCaffrey - best known for being the voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey in Alan Wake -has passed away.As well as being the voice behind Sam Lake’s likeness of the grizzled detective and FBI agent, McCaffrey appeared with his own likeness as Control’s FBC director Zachariah Trench.
A sad loss today, as actor James McCaffrey - best known for being the voice of Max Payne and Alex Casey in Alan Wake -has passed away.
As well as being the voice behind Sam Lake’s likeness of the grizzled detective and FBI agent, McCaffrey appeared with his own likeness as Control’s FBC director Zachariah Trench.
18:35 pmUTCThe state of California has settled its sex discrimination lawsuit with Activision Blizzard,reaching a $55m agreementthat will see former staff compensated and ActiBlizz commit to a number of efforts to “help ensure fair pay and promotion practices at the company” going forward.The 2021 filing alleged that women were paid less than their colleagues and were offered fewer promotion opportunities.
The state of California has settled its sex discrimination lawsuit with Activision Blizzard,reaching a $55m agreementthat will see former staff compensated and ActiBlizz commit to a number of efforts to “help ensure fair pay and promotion practices at the company” going forward.The 2021 filing alleged that women were paid less than their colleagues and were offered fewer promotion opportunities.
The state of California has settled its sex discrimination lawsuit with Activision Blizzard,reaching a $55m agreementthat will see former staff compensated and ActiBlizz commit to a number of efforts to “help ensure fair pay and promotion practices at the company” going forward.
The 2021 filing alleged that women were paid less than their colleagues and were offered fewer promotion opportunities.
19:17 pmUTCElden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtreemight see a release in February, right in time for the game’s second anniversary, according to an apparent retailer leak.Details for a set of tie-in accessories also made mention of a possible second expansion on the way for 2025.
Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtreemight see a release in February, right in time for the game’s second anniversary, according to an apparent retailer leak.Details for a set of tie-in accessories also made mention of a possible second expansion on the way for 2025.
Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtreemight see a release in February, right in time for the game’s second anniversary, according to an apparent retailer leak.
Details for a set of tie-in accessories also made mention of a possible second expansion on the way for 2025.
19:46 pmUTCThe cancelled TimeSplitters reboot in the works at recently closed studio Free Radicalstarted life as a “Fortnite clone”, before shifting to become an expanded remake of TimeSplitters 2 just earlier this year, it’s been reported.
The cancelled TimeSplitters reboot in the works at recently closed studio Free Radicalstarted life as a “Fortnite clone”, before shifting to become an expanded remake of TimeSplitters 2 just earlier this year, it’s been reported.
The cancelled TimeSplitters reboot in the works at recently closed studio Free Radicalstarted life as a “Fortnite clone”, before shifting to become an expanded remake of TimeSplitters 2 just earlier this year, it’s been reported.
08:53 amUTCTUESDAY SETS IN. I am sitting outside a cafe in the drizzle. FEED THE MAW.
TUESDAY SETS IN. I am sitting outside a cafe in the drizzle. FEED THE MAW.
TUESDAY SETS IN. I am sitting outside a cafe in the drizzle. FEED THE MAW.
08:58 amUTCThere have been a bunch of leaks for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game - Rocksteady has responded, calling the situation “disappointing”. The leaks include spoilers for various unannounced characters, together with the fate of Batman (we already knew he was in the game - he’s one of the mind-controlled heroes you’re sent to moider).pic.twitter.com/MyA0KeyqxS— Rocksteady Studios (@RocksteadyGames)December 18, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
There have been a bunch of leaks for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game - Rocksteady has responded, calling the situation “disappointing”. The leaks include spoilers for various unannounced characters, together with the fate of Batman (we already knew he was in the game - he’s one of the mind-controlled heroes you’re sent to moider).pic.twitter.com/MyA0KeyqxS— Rocksteady Studios (@RocksteadyGames)December 18, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
There have been a bunch of leaks for Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game - Rocksteady has responded, calling the situation “disappointing”. The leaks include spoilers for various unannounced characters, together with the fate of Batman (we already knew he was in the game - he’s one of the mind-controlled heroes you’re sent to moider).
pic.twitter.com/MyA0KeyqxS— Rocksteady Studios (@RocksteadyGames)December 18, 2023
pic.twitter.com/MyA0KeyqxS
09:07 amUTCSquare Enix has dated SaGa Emerald Beyond for release on 25th April 2024. It “has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series”, according to theSteam blurb.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Square Enix has dated SaGa Emerald Beyond for release on 25th April 2024. It “has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series”, according to theSteam blurb.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Square Enix has dated SaGa Emerald Beyond for release on 25th April 2024. It “has the greatest number of branching plots of any game in the SaGa series”, according to theSteam blurb.
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09:23 amUTCThis Steam bundlegives you 10 extremely well-regarded story-driven games for 83% off, including Roadwarden, Card Shark and Paradise Killer.
This Steam bundlegives you 10 extremely well-regarded story-driven games for 83% off, including Roadwarden, Card Shark and Paradise Killer.
This Steam bundlegives you 10 extremely well-regarded story-driven games for 83% off, including Roadwarden, Card Shark and Paradise Killer.
15:32 pmUTCEA haverebranded their Frostbite Engineand introduced a new handprint logo. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement post, which has caused me to feel various emotions: “The sharp, cutting edges of previous handprints have also been smoothed out, creating more fluid shapes. This reflects our commitment to addressing Frostbite’s rougher edges, creating a smoother experience for both creators and players.”
EA haverebranded their Frostbite Engineand introduced a new handprint logo. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement post, which has caused me to feel various emotions: “The sharp, cutting edges of previous handprints have also been smoothed out, creating more fluid shapes. This reflects our commitment to addressing Frostbite’s rougher edges, creating a smoother experience for both creators and players.”
EA haverebranded their Frostbite Engineand introduced a new handprint logo. Here’s an excerpt from the announcement post, which has caused me to feel various emotions: “The sharp, cutting edges of previous handprints have also been smoothed out, creating more fluid shapes. This reflects our commitment to addressing Frostbite’s rougher edges, creating a smoother experience for both creators and players.”
15:38 pmUTCMinimax havea new interviewwith former Mass Effect lead writer and Worlds Untold founder Mac Walters. It’s an hour long and covers a bunch of stuff, from Mass Effect 3’s ending through working with NetEase to not having enough time for Starfield.
Minimax havea new interviewwith former Mass Effect lead writer and Worlds Untold founder Mac Walters. It’s an hour long and covers a bunch of stuff, from Mass Effect 3’s ending through working with NetEase to not having enough time for Starfield.
Minimax havea new interviewwith former Mass Effect lead writer and Worlds Untold founder Mac Walters. It’s an hour long and covers a bunch of stuff, from Mass Effect 3’s ending through working with NetEase to not having enough time for Starfield.
16:48 pmUTCThe pretty decentTails of Ironhas received a free endgame expansion.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
The pretty decentTails of Ironhas received a free endgame expansion.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
The pretty decentTails of Ironhas received a free endgame expansion.
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16:56 pmUTCObsidian once pitched a Fallout: New Vegas-style Elder Scrolls spin-off to Bethesda, according to New Vegas senior designerChris Avellone, who envisaged the project as part of a release strategy of alternate studios working on the series. The pitch didn’t get very far, however.
Obsidian once pitched a Fallout: New Vegas-style Elder Scrolls spin-off to Bethesda, according to New Vegas senior designerChris Avellone, who envisaged the project as part of a release strategy of alternate studios working on the series. The pitch didn’t get very far, however.
Obsidian once pitched a Fallout: New Vegas-style Elder Scrolls spin-off to Bethesda, according to New Vegas senior designerChris Avellone, who envisaged the project as part of a release strategy of alternate studios working on the series. The pitch didn’t get very far, however.
17:46 pmUTCActivision Blizzard and the ABK Workers Alliance union are at loggerheads over Acti ending hybrid working for QA staff in January -here’s my report.
Activision Blizzard and the ABK Workers Alliance union are at loggerheads over Acti ending hybrid working for QA staff in January -here’s my report.
Activision Blizzard and the ABK Workers Alliance union are at loggerheads over Acti ending hybrid working for QA staff in January -here’s my report.
18:04 pmUTCSomenice musicto end my shift on.
Somenice musicto end my shift on.
Somenice musicto end my shift on.
21:17 pmUTCA technical issue has beenpreventing cheaters from being banned efficiently in The Finals, but a fix is on the way.
A technical issue has beenpreventing cheaters from being banned efficiently in The Finals, but a fix is on the way.
A technical issue has beenpreventing cheaters from being banned efficiently in The Finals, but a fix is on the way.
21:37 pmUTCGames Workshop’s deal with Amazon to bring the Warhammer 40K universe to TV and filmis now finalised, the tabletop game maker says. It’s still years away from being a thing you can watch, though.
Games Workshop’s deal with Amazon to bring the Warhammer 40K universe to TV and filmis now finalised, the tabletop game maker says. It’s still years away from being a thing you can watch, though.
Games Workshop’s deal with Amazon to bring the Warhammer 40K universe to TV and filmis now finalised, the tabletop game maker says. It’s still years away from being a thing you can watch, though.
22:09 pmUTCSongs Of Conquest and Against The Storm, two great tactics-strategy-management games, areboth now Steam Deck verified. Just in time for your visit to see your family this holiday.
Songs Of Conquest and Against The Storm, two great tactics-strategy-management games, areboth now Steam Deck verified. Just in time for your visit to see your family this holiday.
Songs Of Conquest and Against The Storm, two great tactics-strategy-management games, areboth now Steam Deck verified. Just in time for your visit to see your family this holiday.
22:39 pmUTCCity Update 5: European Cities 1 isn’t a football score, it’sthe latest update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Did I only write about this because I thought of the headline pun? No, but I would have.
City Update 5: European Cities 1 isn’t a football score, it’sthe latest update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Did I only write about this because I thought of the headline pun? No, but I would have.
City Update 5: European Cities 1 isn’t a football score, it’sthe latest update for Microsoft Flight Simulator. Did I only write about this because I thought of the headline pun? No, but I would have.
09:09 amUTCIT IS WEDNESDAY. What terrible revelations await us today? Hopefully nothing too dramatic - the Maw has started to glisten in an ominous way. FEED IT.
IT IS WEDNESDAY. What terrible revelations await us today? Hopefully nothing too dramatic - the Maw has started to glisten in an ominous way. FEED IT.
IT IS WEDNESDAY. What terrible revelations await us today? Hopefully nothing too dramatic - the Maw has started to glisten in an ominous way. FEED IT.
09:13 amUTCBlizzard havereleased their 2024 roadmapfor World of Warcraft, including the release window for the War Within expansion.
Blizzard havereleased their 2024 roadmapfor World of Warcraft, including the release window for the War Within expansion.
Blizzard havereleased their 2024 roadmapfor World of Warcraft, including the release window for the War Within expansion.
Resident Evil 2: First Person - PS1 Style [PC] PlaythroughWatch on YouTube
Resident Evil 2: First Person - PS1 Style [PC] PlaythroughWatch on YouTube
Resident Evil 2: First Person - PS1 Style [PC] Playthrough
09:40 amUTCMorning music? Errr. Let’s try someBocchi the Rock.
Morning music? Errr. Let’s try someBocchi the Rock.
Morning music? Errr. Let’s try someBocchi the Rock.
10:05 amUTCSmarty-pants roguelike-meets-Tetris affair Loot River has been updated with a level editor - here’s a video.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Smarty-pants roguelike-meets-Tetris affair Loot River has been updated with a level editor - here’s a video.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Smarty-pants roguelike-meets-Tetris affair Loot River has been updated with a level editor - here’s a video.
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10:28 amUTCKerbal Space Program 2’s For Science update is live - it adds an Exploration Mode with scientific objectives and associated progression trees. Here’s some footage of all that.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Kerbal Space Program 2’s For Science update is live - it adds an Exploration Mode with scientific objectives and associated progression trees. Here’s some footage of all that.To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Kerbal Space Program 2’s For Science update is live - it adds an Exploration Mode with scientific objectives and associated progression trees. Here’s some footage of all that.
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12:43 pmUTCI wrote up a bullet hell shooter I stumbled on yesterday,Angel At Dusk.
I wrote up a bullet hell shooter I stumbled on yesterday,Angel At Dusk.
I wrote up a bullet hell shooter I stumbled on yesterday,Angel At Dusk.
15:12 pmUTCExputer has aninterview with the game director of Remnant 2which includes some thoughtful thoughts about boss design - and hints of a potential new game mode.
Exputer has aninterview with the game director of Remnant 2which includes some thoughtful thoughts about boss design - and hints of a potential new game mode.
Exputer has aninterview with the game director of Remnant 2which includes some thoughtful thoughts about boss design - and hints of a potential new game mode.
17:36 pmUTCRocksteady’s Suicide Squad game hasseen a mysterious delay- not mysterious because of the delay, as Kill the Justice League has been pushed back for multiple years, but because it only affects Epic Games Store.Epic’s storefront will now get Kill the Justice League on March 5th, a month and a few days after Steam and PS5/Xbox get it on February 2nd. (And a few days more after those who play its early access release.) No reason was given for the specific delay, but Rocksteady will be refunding those who pre-ordered via EGS.
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game hasseen a mysterious delay- not mysterious because of the delay, as Kill the Justice League has been pushed back for multiple years, but because it only affects Epic Games Store.Epic’s storefront will now get Kill the Justice League on March 5th, a month and a few days after Steam and PS5/Xbox get it on February 2nd. (And a few days more after those who play its early access release.) No reason was given for the specific delay, but Rocksteady will be refunding those who pre-ordered via EGS.
Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game hasseen a mysterious delay- not mysterious because of the delay, as Kill the Justice League has been pushed back for multiple years, but because it only affects Epic Games Store.
Epic’s storefront will now get Kill the Justice League on March 5th, a month and a few days after Steam and PS5/Xbox get it on February 2nd. (And a few days more after those who play its early access release.) No reason was given for the specific delay, but Rocksteady will be refunding those who pre-ordered via EGS.
18:08 pmUTCBloober Team, developers of Layers of Fear, The Medium and notably the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2, areworking on a new horror game with the creators of The Walking Dead.The project currently codenamed “R” will be based on one of Skybound Entertainment’s IPs, and will see a proper reveal sometime in 2025.
Bloober Team, developers of Layers of Fear, The Medium and notably the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2, areworking on a new horror game with the creators of The Walking Dead.The project currently codenamed “R” will be based on one of Skybound Entertainment’s IPs, and will see a proper reveal sometime in 2025.
Bloober Team, developers of Layers of Fear, The Medium and notably the upcoming remake of Silent Hill 2, areworking on a new horror game with the creators of The Walking Dead.
The project currently codenamed “R” will be based on one of Skybound Entertainment’s IPs, and will see a proper reveal sometime in 2025.
18:47 pmUTCThat incoming reboot of Jet Set Radio we saw a few scant snatches of during The Game Awards has had some new details teased via an internal Sega presentation.The headline detail is thatit appears to be going open-world, a notable change from the level-based rollerblading and graffiti-tagging of previous JSR games.
That incoming reboot of Jet Set Radio we saw a few scant snatches of during The Game Awards has had some new details teased via an internal Sega presentation.The headline detail is thatit appears to be going open-world, a notable change from the level-based rollerblading and graffiti-tagging of previous JSR games.
That incoming reboot of Jet Set Radio we saw a few scant snatches of during The Game Awards has had some new details teased via an internal Sega presentation.
The headline detail is thatit appears to be going open-world, a notable change from the level-based rollerblading and graffiti-tagging of previous JSR games.
19:14 pmUTCIf you’re in the UK, you cancatch Elden Ring’s soundtrack performed live in concertat the Royal Albert Hall next April.The “narrative symphonic experience” will rearrange close to 50 tracks into lengthy suites designed to span the entire game from start to finish, and sync up with gameplay, video, lights and sound effects for what’s said to be an immersive way to listen.
If you’re in the UK, you cancatch Elden Ring’s soundtrack performed live in concertat the Royal Albert Hall next April.The “narrative symphonic experience” will rearrange close to 50 tracks into lengthy suites designed to span the entire game from start to finish, and sync up with gameplay, video, lights and sound effects for what’s said to be an immersive way to listen.
If you’re in the UK, you cancatch Elden Ring’s soundtrack performed live in concertat the Royal Albert Hall next April.
The “narrative symphonic experience” will rearrange close to 50 tracks into lengthy suites designed to span the entire game from start to finish, and sync up with gameplay, video, lights and sound effects for what’s said to be an immersive way to listen.
19:16 pmUTCArmored Core 6’s 1.05 patch sounds like one for those invested in the PVP of FromSoft’s mech game, with the addition of ranked matchmaking (plus leaderboards), along with some new PVP maps and the ability to customise your nameplate. There’sa bunch of other new stuff, too!
Armored Core 6’s 1.05 patch sounds like one for those invested in the PVP of FromSoft’s mech game, with the addition of ranked matchmaking (plus leaderboards), along with some new PVP maps and the ability to customise your nameplate. There’sa bunch of other new stuff, too!
Armored Core 6’s 1.05 patch sounds like one for those invested in the PVP of FromSoft’s mech game, with the addition of ranked matchmaking (plus leaderboards), along with some new PVP maps and the ability to customise your nameplate. There’sa bunch of other new stuff, too!
19:47 pmUTCEdwin is off sick and the Maw encroaches. Thankfully I am here to hold it back for a few hours.
Edwin is off sick and the Maw encroaches. Thankfully I am here to hold it back for a few hours.
Edwin is off sick and the Maw encroaches. Thankfully I am here to hold it back for a few hours.
19:47 pmUTCTheSteam 2023 winter sale is now underway.
TheSteam 2023 winter sale is now underway.
TheSteam 2023 winter sale is now underway.
20:17 pmUTCThe Epic Games Store will amend their policy to allow blockchain games rated Adults Only to return to the store,The Verge reports. The Entertainment Software Rating Board have been rating some games as Adults Only solely because of their blockchain implementation. Content restrictions on other kinds of Adults Only games - those given the rating for porn, gambling or hateful content - remain in place, Epic say.
The Epic Games Store will amend their policy to allow blockchain games rated Adults Only to return to the store,The Verge reports. The Entertainment Software Rating Board have been rating some games as Adults Only solely because of their blockchain implementation. Content restrictions on other kinds of Adults Only games - those given the rating for porn, gambling or hateful content - remain in place, Epic say.
The Epic Games Store will amend their policy to allow blockchain games rated Adults Only to return to the store,The Verge reports. The Entertainment Software Rating Board have been rating some games as Adults Only solely because of their blockchain implementation. Content restrictions on other kinds of Adults Only games - those given the rating for porn, gambling or hateful content - remain in place, Epic say.
20:20 pmUTCMetal Gear Solid’s Master Collection has been updated to version 1.4.0 with new graphical and resolution options. There are comparison screenshotsat the Konami site.
Metal Gear Solid’s Master Collection has been updated to version 1.4.0 with new graphical and resolution options. There are comparison screenshotsat the Konami site.
Metal Gear Solid’s Master Collection has been updated to version 1.4.0 with new graphical and resolution options. There are comparison screenshotsat the Konami site.
20:23 pmUTCOne of the hackers responsible for last year’s GTA 6 leak has been sentenced to an indefinite stay at a secure hospital,the BBC report.
One of the hackers responsible for last year’s GTA 6 leak has been sentenced to an indefinite stay at a secure hospital,the BBC report.
One of the hackers responsible for last year’s GTA 6 leak has been sentenced to an indefinite stay at a secure hospital,the BBC report.
20:42 pmUTCBethesda say they’re planning on updating Starfieldevery six weeks, beginning February 2024. Updates include mod support, city maps, new gameplay options, ship customisation upgrades, new methods of travel, and a major story expansion called Shattered Space.
Bethesda say they’re planning on updating Starfieldevery six weeks, beginning February 2024. Updates include mod support, city maps, new gameplay options, ship customisation upgrades, new methods of travel, and a major story expansion called Shattered Space.
Bethesda say they’re planning on updating Starfieldevery six weeks, beginning February 2024. Updates include mod support, city maps, new gameplay options, ship customisation upgrades, new methods of travel, and a major story expansion called Shattered Space.
21:16 pmUTC(the) Gnorp Apologue is an incremental town builder about gnorps hitting a rock and splashy pixel particles. It’sout now.
(the) Gnorp Apologue is an incremental town builder about gnorps hitting a rock and splashy pixel particles. It’sout now.
(the) Gnorp Apologue is an incremental town builder about gnorps hitting a rock and splashy pixel particles. It’sout now.
21:18 pmUTCRight. The Maw retreats for another evening. I leave you with Paula West’s warm bath of a voice.You’ll SeeWatch on YouTube
Right. The Maw retreats for another evening. I leave you with Paula West’s warm bath of a voice.You’ll SeeWatch on YouTube
Right. The Maw retreats for another evening. I leave you with Paula West’s warm bath of a voice.
You’ll SeeWatch on YouTube
You’ll See
09:06 amUTCIT IS FRIDAY. I am recovered, or at least, recovered enough to see out the last RPS working day of the year. Once more unto the breach, dear friends - FEED THE MAW.
IT IS FRIDAY. I am recovered, or at least, recovered enough to see out the last RPS working day of the year. Once more unto the breach, dear friends - FEED THE MAW.
IT IS FRIDAY. I am recovered, or at least, recovered enough to see out the last RPS working day of the year. Once more unto the breach, dear friends - FEED THE MAW.
09:48 amUTCSome morning music: Short Change Hero from The Heavy. Any Borderlands players here? They used this for… Borderlands 2’s trailer, I think?To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Some morning music: Short Change Hero from The Heavy. Any Borderlands players here? They used this for… Borderlands 2’s trailer, I think?To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
Some morning music: Short Change Hero from The Heavy. Any Borderlands players here? They used this for… Borderlands 2’s trailer, I think?
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14:47 pmUTCJust a couple of hours to go till the end of the day. I’m going to jump the gun slightly and ask if you have any particular hopes for 2024. Mine are: fewer layoffs, more Bloodborne PC confirmations.
Just a couple of hours to go till the end of the day. I’m going to jump the gun slightly and ask if you have any particular hopes for 2024. Mine are: fewer layoffs, more Bloodborne PC confirmations.
Just a couple of hours to go till the end of the day. I’m going to jump the gun slightly and ask if you have any particular hopes for 2024. Mine are: fewer layoffs, more Bloodborne PC confirmations.
14:49 pmUTCA statement from Insomniac Games aboutthe recent, massive hack.An update regarding Insomniac and Marvel’s#WolverinePS5.pic.twitter.com/CMkCCoZwwj— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames)December 22, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
A statement from Insomniac Games aboutthe recent, massive hack.An update regarding Insomniac and Marvel’s#WolverinePS5.pic.twitter.com/CMkCCoZwwj— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames)December 22, 2023To see this content please enable targeting cookies.Manage cookie settings
A statement from Insomniac Games aboutthe recent, massive hack.
An update regarding Insomniac and Marvel’s#WolverinePS5.pic.twitter.com/CMkCCoZwwj— Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames)December 22, 2023
An update regarding Insomniac and Marvel’s#WolverinePS5.pic.twitter.com/CMkCCoZwwj
As well as turning off the servers, publisher Mytona said they would refund anyone who has brought the game on Steam - if they haven’t already asked for their money back, that is.
15:36 pmUTCAs Graham noted yesterday, blockchain games rated as ‘Adults-Only’ due to their use of the controversial tech will now circumvent Epic Games Store’s ban on the AO rating.Here’s the full details.
As Graham noted yesterday, blockchain games rated as ‘Adults-Only’ due to their use of the controversial tech will now circumvent Epic Games Store’s ban on the AO rating.Here’s the full details.
As Graham noted yesterday, blockchain games rated as ‘Adults-Only’ due to their use of the controversial tech will now circumvent Epic Games Store’s ban on the AO rating.Here’s the full details.
15:43 pmUTCCD Projekt are thinking about introducing a greater variety of branching story paths based on your opening background choices in the next Cyberpunk game, as discussed ina new studio podcast.
CD Projekt are thinking about introducing a greater variety of branching story paths based on your opening background choices in the next Cyberpunk game, as discussed ina new studio podcast.
CD Projekt are thinking about introducing a greater variety of branching story paths based on your opening background choices in the next Cyberpunk game, as discussed ina new studio podcast.
16:03 pmUTCSorry Mac friends: you won’t be able to play Death Stranding this year, as its Director’s Cut hasbeen unsurprisingly pushed into 2024.The good news is that it’s “early 2024”, with an updated listing pointing at the end of January - so hopefully not too long extra!
Sorry Mac friends: you won’t be able to play Death Stranding this year, as its Director’s Cut hasbeen unsurprisingly pushed into 2024.The good news is that it’s “early 2024”, with an updated listing pointing at the end of January - so hopefully not too long extra!
Sorry Mac friends: you won’t be able to play Death Stranding this year, as its Director’s Cut hasbeen unsurprisingly pushed into 2024.
The good news is that it’s “early 2024”, with an updated listing pointing at the end of January - so hopefully not too long extra!
17:14 pmUTCOne more before I go -Grimhook is free, brief and fun.
One more before I go -Grimhook is free, brief and fun.
One more before I go -Grimhook is free, brief and fun.
17:16 pmUTCAnd that’s me done with news-writing for the year, though I’ll still be stinking this place up with contributions to Advent Calendar features and the like. Have a good Decembermas, one and all!
And that’s me done with news-writing for the year, though I’ll still be stinking this place up with contributions to Advent Calendar features and the like. Have a good Decembermas, one and all!
And that’s me done with news-writing for the year, though I’ll still be stinking this place up with contributions to Advent Calendar features and the like. Have a good Decembermas, one and all!
