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  Biomutant Came Out Yesterday

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-26-2021, 02:35 PM
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  Biomutant Came Out Yesterday

  But for some reason I'm getting the email about it today.
  
  Hey! So, uh, Biomutant came out yesterday. I'm only getting the email about it today so I figured I'd pass along the news to you in case you weren't aware of it being out. This open-world RPG is available now for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC for a price of $59.99 (USD).
  
  In Biomutant, you get to choose from various furry heroes. The combat in the game blends together melee with shooting and mutant abilities....

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  Graven is a Dark Fantasy RPG Launching Today into Early Access

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-26-2021, 01:24 PM
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  Graven is a Dark Fantasy RPG Launching Today into Early Access

  The latest from 3D Realms is out now if you like Early Access.
  
  Graven is a dark fantasy action-adventure FPS from 3D Realms and 1C Entertainment. The game, developed by Slipgate Ironworks, was released into Early Access today on Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Graven is expected to bring its finalized "Hexen-inspired gameplay" to the PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and the Nintendo Switch at some point in 2022.
  
  This Early Access...

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  PSA: Play Bus Simulator 18 for Free this Weekend

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-26-2021, 12:53 PM
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  PSA: Play Bus Simulator 18 for Free this Weekend

  Living the dream.
  
  This weekend, from May 27 at 1PM (ET) to May 31 at 1PM (ET), you will be able to download and play Bus Simulator 18 for free through Steam. That's an entire weekend of driving around, picking people up, and dropping them off at their designated bus stop. It's calm, relaxing, and it's certainly not for everyone.
  
  To go along with this free weekend, the game will be on sale for a whopping 70% discount. This sale runs from May 28 at 1PM (ET) through to May...

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  Resident Evil Cast Joins Dead by Daylight on June 15

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-25-2021, 05:38 PM
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  Resident Evil Cast Joins Dead by Daylight on June 15

  A trio of familiar faces is coming to the 4v1 survival game.
  
  Starting June 15, Dead by Daylight will have one more game franchise tie-in to entice fans. Previously, we saw crossovers hit Dead by Daylight such as Silent Hill and even Stranger Things. Now, it's time for Resident Evil to join the fray.
  
  Dead by Daylight players will get to partake in the "Resident Evil Chapter" in the 4v1 survival horror game. This new Resident Evil themed content includes Leon Kennedy...

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  Valve is Working on a Switch-like Handheld Console Named "SteamPal"

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  • Published: 05-25-2021, 03:19 PM
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  Valve is Working on a Switch-like Handheld Console Named "SteamPal"

  New strings were discovered tucked away in the latest Steam update.
  
  The latest beta update for the Steam client has some interesting surprises tucked away within the code. The new client update has several strings that reference things like a "Neptune" controller alongside something else called "SteamPal." The prevailing theory is that Valve is working on a handheld console, perhaps similar to the Nintendo Switch, that will be called SteamPal when it is released....

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  Hunt: Showdown Getting a New Map

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-25-2021, 01:59 PM
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  Hunt: Showdown Getting a New Map

  The PvPvE game will also get a new live event.
  
  Crytek announced today that some fresh content is headed soon to Hunt: Showdown. Specifically, the studio revealed that a future update will bring an entirely new map. This will come alongside a new live event that will allow players the chance to unlock new in-game rewards. A little sneak peak of the new map and future content can be found in the new "Dark Sight" trailer, embedded below.
  
  This new content is being...

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  Maneater Out Now for Steam, Game Pass, and Switch

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-25-2021, 01:17 PM
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  Maneater Out Now for Steam, Game Pass, and Switch

  Finally, something that isn't scheduled for May 27th.
  
  Today, as in right this second, you can play Maneater on PC via Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and even the Nintendo Switch. Though the game was available on the PC before today, it was locked to the Epic Games Store. We reviewed the initial release of the game back in June 2020 if you want to check that out. We found the game to be pretty decent, but nothing super great.
  
  The version available for Game Pass is for both the...

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  Horizon Forbidden West Gameplay Reveal Stream Set for May 27

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-25-2021, 11:35 AM
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  Horizon Forbidden West Gameplay Reveal Stream Set for May 27

  There's something awfully familiar about that date...
  
  May 27th is just jam packed with events. Joining both Dying Light 2 and Sonic the Hedgehog will be a special stream for Horizon Forbidden West. This event in question for Horizon will be a new PlayStation State of Play and will take place on May 27 at 2PM (PT; 5PM ET).
  
  If you're keeping track at home, this means that the Sonic event is first at Noon (ET), then the Dying Light 2 stream at 3PM (ET), and then this Horizon...

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  Special Sonic Stream Happening May 27

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  • Published: 05-25-2021, 11:16 AM
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  Special Sonic Stream Happening May 27

  Tune in on May 27th for a special look at the future of Sonic.
  
  It looks as though Dying Light 2's new reveal will be in good company on May 27th. That's the same date that there will be a new Sonic focused stream happening on both YouTube and Twitch.
  
  The official Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter just announced this stream will take place at 9AM (PT; 12PM ET). It will provide fans with a "first look at some of the projects, partnerships, and events" that the team is...

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  Techland to Hold a Dying Light 2 Special Event on May 27

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  • Published: 05-25-2021, 09:52 AM
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  Techland to Hold a Dying Light 2 Special Event on May 27

  Get ready for some fresh news about Dying Light 2 on May 27th.
  
  This past week, Techland sent me a little package with some interesting goodies inside. Included in the package were a letter, a mini-poster, and a mini flashlight. Of course, this was a bit more than just a courtesy package. It looks to be the start of Techland's media push for Dying Light 2.
  
  The flashlight turned out to be a blacklight. The included letter said that I'd have to hunt to know more. Putting...

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  Sully Lacks Famous Mustache in Latest Uncharted Movie Image

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  • Published: 05-24-2021, 03:22 PM
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  Sully Lacks Famous Mustache in Latest Uncharted Movie Image

  Seriously, where is his mustache?!
  
  A new image for the upcoming Uncharted movie surfaced today courtesy of the New York Times. The image shows off both Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor "Goddamn" "Sully" Sullivan. The image shows the two, I don't know... infiltrating a castle? Perhaps an old cathedral? Maybe searching a museum? It's hard to tell. It's a place with a lot of candles.
  
  Whatever they're doing, there's one thing that...

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  Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Director Apologizes for How Bad It Is

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  • Published: 05-24-2021, 01:48 PM
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  Elite Dangerous: Odyssey Director Apologizes for How Bad It Is

  Elite Dangerous: Odyssey launched in a pretty dire state.
  
  David Braben isn't just the CEO and founder of Frontier Developments, but he's also the director for the newly released Elite Dangerous: Odyssey. This new release allows players to fly down to the surface of planets, disembark from their shops, explore, and engage in on-foot combat if desired. It released on May 19 through Steam and is currently sitting at a "Mostly Negative" user rating. It apparently has a few issues....

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  Rumor: Dark Souls Style Final Fantasy Game to be Announced for PS5 at E3

  • Created by: Shawn Zipay
  • Published: 05-24-2021, 01:30 PM
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  Rumor: Dark Souls Style Final Fantasy Game to be Announced for PS5 at E3

  Nioh developer Team Ninja is reportedly involved.
  
  According to a new report from Fanbyte, there is a new Final Fantasy game being worked on by Team Ninja that will be Dark Souls in nature and exclusive to the PlayStation 5. The game will reportedly be revealed as part of Square Enix's E3 presentation this year. Now that right there is a lot to take in.
  
  This new title will reportedly be set in the same world as the original Final Fantasy game. You know, the one from 1987...

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  Remasters Were Tops on Steam in April 2021

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  • Published: 05-24-2021, 01:02 PM
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  Remasters Were Tops on Steam in April 2021

  Remastered releases dominated Steam's top releases for April 2021.
  
  Valve just released their regular "Top Releases" for Steam today. Today's coverage is for the top releases on Steam for April 2021 and it was a month full of remasters and RPGs apparently.
  
  According to Valve, roughly one-third of the games released in April were complete remasters or re-imaginings of games that have been popular for years already. Some of the games included under this umbrella...

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  Paradox Announces Victoria 3

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  • Published: 05-21-2021, 02:58 PM
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  Paradox Announces Victoria 3

  New grand strategy game announced at PDXCon.
  
  After over a decade and some change, Paradox finally announced the next entry in the Victoria grand strategy series. Victoria 3 was announced this week at PDXCon. Unfortunately, the wait for release may be a bit longer still as a release date has yet to be announced. There is, however, a Steam page already set up for the game that allows you to add it to your Steam Wishlist right now.
  
  I don't know much about this franchise,...

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