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  Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Officially Announced... Again

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  • Published: 09-02-2023, 07:23 PM
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  Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Officially Announced... Again

  Development has shifted to The Chinese Room.
  
  It lives once again. Paradox Interactive just released a new announcement trailer to re-announce Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. The game and its development is alive and well here in September 2023. What's more is that there is a new trailer out for this fresh announcement and we're told that Bloodlines 2 will be coming in fall 2024.
  
  To catch you up real quick on the saga of Bloodlines 2, we need to go all the way back...

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  Another 17 Minutes of Lords of the Fallen Gameplay

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  • Published: 09-01-2023, 01:12 PM
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  Another 17 Minutes of Lords of the Fallen Gameplay

  Still warm from that Gamescom oven.
  
  CI Games passed along a link to the new gameplay footage for Lords of the Fallen that they showed off at the recent Gamescom. There is "seventeen minutes of uninterrupted gameplay" for Lords of the Fallen here.
  
  We get ourselves a look at a new area that has yet to be publicly revealed before now. It's called Fitzroy Gorge and it is where a fight against "the Lightreaper and his three-headed, winged monstrosity."...

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  Layoffs Hit Embracer Owned Gearbox Publishing

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  • Published: 08-31-2023, 03:08 PM
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  Layoffs Hit Embracer Owned Gearbox Publishing

  Another Embracer owned studio impacted with layoffs.
  
  More unfortunate news from the gaming industry today as a new report from Gamedeveloper.com says that layoffs have hit Gearbox Publishing. The report notes that layoffs have been happening at Gearbox Publishing "throughout the summer and as recently as this week."
  
  This marks the second Embracer Group owned studio to make headlines today. The first was Volition and the unfortunate news of that entire studio...

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  Starfield Review Averages Sit at Upper 80s

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  • Published: 08-31-2023, 01:04 PM
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  Starfield Review Averages Sit at Upper 80s

  See what critics are saying about the most anticipated game of 2023.
  
  The first major wave of reviews are in for Starfield and, well, they aren't bad. They're not super great either but they certainly aren't bad.
  
  According to OpenCritic, Starfield currently sits at an average review score of 87% with 93% of all reviewers recommending the game. The scores for this one seem to range from as low as 50% to as high as 100% (or 10 out of 10 to be more specific).
  
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  Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

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  • Published: 08-31-2023, 12:15 PM
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  Volition is Shutting Down Effective Immediately

  After 30 years, the studio is being shut down.
  
  Volition formed in 1993, with their first game coming in 1995. That game was none other than the widely acclaimed Descent, a first-person spaceship shooter. Volition went on to make several more games in the Descent franchise. Volition also created the PlayStation 2 RPG Summoner. They created Red Faction and several sequels. They also created the Saints Row franchise, up to and including the latest franchise reboot title, aptly named Saints...

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  A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

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  • Published: 08-31-2023, 11:22 AM
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  A.K.I. Joins Street Fighter 6 Roster in Late September

  There will also be a new Fighting Pass available for a limited time.
  
  The new character named A.K.I. (whom I will now simply call Aki for the rest of this news) will be added to the Street Fighter 6 roster soon. How soon? Very. Aki will be added on September 27 to all versions of the game and will become the 20th playable character. You will get to play as Aki, or encounter her, across World Tour, Fighting Ground, and Battle Hub.
  
  There will also be an "A.K.I. Arrives!"...

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  PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

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  • Published: 08-30-2023, 06:07 PM
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  PlayStation Plus Games for September 2023

  Are these worth upwards of an extra $40 per year?
  
  In the same breath that Sony announced a price increase for PlayStation Plus, they also announced the "free" PlayStation Plus titles dropping for September 2023. The three titles offered in September are Saints Row, Black Desert, and Generation Zero. All three will be available to add to your account from September 5 - October 2.
  
  Before we get into the details about September's titles, this is your final reminder...

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  Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

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  • Published: 08-30-2023, 05:53 PM
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  Sony Raising Cost of PlayStation Plus Subscriptions

  This is a global price increase for all 12-month options.
  
  Sony is set to increase the price of all PlayStation Plus 12-month subscriptions. This price increase will be a global bump and not just limited to specific regions.
  
  Starting from September 6, Sony will increase the price of all tiers of PlayStation Plus. This includes the very basic Essential tier, the Extra tier, and the top Premium tier. A breakdown of the current prices and the new prices that will go into effect...

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  Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

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  • Published: 08-30-2023, 05:31 PM
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  Pittsburgh to Host AGDQ 2024

  Since Florida continues to be synonymous with hell.
  
  Games Done Quick announces that they are moving their annual speedrunning charity event, Awesome Games Done Quick to Pittsburgh, PA. The first AGDQ event to be held in Pittsburgh will be AGDQ 2024, which runs from January 14 through January 21, 2024.
  
  In years past, AGDQ was typically held in venues located in Florida. Once COVID-19 hit (remember that?!), AGDQ turned to being an online-only event for a few years. AGDQ...

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  The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

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  • Published: 08-30-2023, 02:40 PM
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  The Walking Dead: Betrayal Early Access in September

  Looking a little SUS there, Rick.
  
  A game about social deception in The Walking Dead universe is about to enter into Early Access. On September 14th, The Walking Dead: Betrayal will begin its Early Access phase complete with a free weekend from September 14-18. To continue playing after the free weekend, you will have to purchase the game to enter into the continued Early Access for just $19.99 (USD) through Steam.
  
  If you do pre-order the game or buy during Early Access...

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  Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Released

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  • Published: 08-30-2023, 01:17 PM
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  Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle Released

  The survival-horror prequel you didn't know you wanted.
  
  A new survival-horror title is here today by way of Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle. This game serves as a prequel to Daymare: 1998 and is out now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. This latest is from Invader Studios and Leonardo Interactive.
  
  As the name (and previous paragraph) implies, Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle takes place four years prior to the events of Daymare: 1998. Like the first game, this one again kind of harkens back...

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  Next Baldur's Gate 3 Update to Include 'Major Performance Improvements'

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  • Published: 08-29-2023, 04:33 PM
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  Next Baldur's Gate 3 Update to Include 'Major Performance Improvements'

  Will also include player feedback on Origin Character epilogues.
  
  Even though the first major update for Baldur's Gate 3 was just rolled out a few days ago, developer Larian Studios is already hyping up the next major update. This second update is supposedly right "around the corner" and will include "major performance improvements" along with the start of incorporating some fan feedback on Origin Character epilogues.
  
  Those are just a couple of the major...

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  Crime Boss: Rockay City Updated

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  • Published: 08-29-2023, 03:57 PM
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  Crime Boss: Rockay City Updated

  The game's third update is out now... for some reason.
  
  The game that came and went like a fart in the wind just received its third major update today. Crime Boss: Rockay City's latest update is free to everyone playing the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, or PC via Epic Games Store.
  
  This update includes new missions, new environments, persistent character progression, improved stealth gameplay, rebalancing, and more. I mean, more power to you if you're still playing...

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  Skull Island: Rise of Kong Out October 17

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  • Published: 08-29-2023, 03:41 PM
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  Skull Island: Rise of Kong Out October 17

  Raise your Kongers.
  
  Skull Island: Rise of Kong will hit PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on October 17, 2023. This game is based on a series of novels focusing on Skull Island by Joe DeVito as well as the King Kong film by Merian C. Cooper.
  
  Rise of Kong is a third-person action-adventure title where you take Kong "on a journey of vengeance" where you will "fight to claim your rightful place as King...

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  Sea of Stars Released

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  • Published: 08-29-2023, 03:06 PM
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  Sea of Stars Released

  The highly anticipated RPG is now available.
  
  Those who are jonesing for a new turn-based RPG are in luck as Sea of Stars just released on PC and consoles for $34.99 (USD). This one comes to you courtesy of Sabotage Studio, the team that made the highly acclaimed 2018 platformer, The Messenger.
  
  Sea of Stars is said to appeal to those that like the classic style of RPG. Players will experience a story of the Children of the Solstice, Valere and Zale, " as they face...

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