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November 8, 2024

Co-op survival game Icarus is celebrating 153 consecutive weekly updates by giving you a flamethrower and a free weekend

Icarus, a co-op survival game developed by RocketWerkz, has received 153 updates since its launch in December 2021. The latest update introduces a flamethrower and expands the game with new operations, missions, weapons, items, and a fishing system. Downloadable content has doubled the game map size. Players navigate a narrative involving corporate ambition and survival challenges on a planet with toxic air and unpredictable weather. The game allows for building homesteads and farming. To celebrate the update, Icarus is offering a 50% discount on the flamethrower and other editions for a week.

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November 5, 2024

IllusiveMC: A Thriving Non-Vanilla Minecraft SMP Community

IllusiveMC is a non-vanilla SMP server for Minecraft that supports both Java and Bedrock Editions, accessible on computers, phones, tablets, and consoles. It features mcMMO for skill leveling, Voting Crates and Supply Drops for rewards, VeinMiner for efficient mining, and Silk-Touchable Spawners for collecting mob spawners. The server promotes collaboration and competition through Clans and Player Shops, and offers Land Claims for protecting builds. Community involvement is emphasized, with administrators seeking player feedback and maintaining a safe environment through active moderation. Players can join the IllusiveMC Discord for community interaction. The server can be accessed at illusiveMC.com:25581. For media inquiries, contact Minebrowse at 203-301-8294 or via their website minebrowse.com.

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November 2, 2024

Call of Duty is completely broken on PC right now with constant crashes to desktop

PC gamers are experiencing significant issues with the Call of Duty franchise, particularly with Modern Warfare 2, Warzone, and Black Ops 6, as many players are unable to access the main menu due to persistent crashes. Players report being stuck at the "Loading playerstats" screen, leading to crashes after several minutes. There has been no official comment from developers Activision and Treyarch regarding these ongoing issues. Many believe that a separate executable file for the single-player campaign could have alleviated these problems. Some players have expressed a desire for someone to crack the game to regain access to purchased content, reflecting deep dissatisfaction. Despite these challenges, the commercial success of Black Ops 6 may result in a lack of accountability from the developers.

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October 28, 2024

A PC port for Halo 5 was canceled due to technical issues

Tyler Owens, a former developer of Halo 5, revealed that plans to port the game's single-player campaign to PC have been abandoned due to unspecified technical challenges. Initially, there was speculation about a potential port following the release of Halo 5: Forge for PC in 2016. However, Owens indicated that Microsoft is reluctant to invest resources into a PC adaptation, suggesting that the complexity of the project contributed to its cancellation. The situation is reminiscent of other titles from the Xbox 360 era that faced similar challenges. Currently, the likelihood of Halo 5: Guardians being released on PC is low, especially since all other Halo titles have made their way to the platform.

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October 23, 2024

Minecraft – Official Bundles of Bravery Trailer – IGN

Minecraft has introduced two new features: Bundles and Hardcore mode. Bundles allow players to manage their inventory more efficiently by providing dyeable and space-saving storage options. Hardcore mode presents a challenging experience where death is permanent and the game is locked at the highest difficulty setting.

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October 15, 2024

NVIDIA DLSS 3 Is in MechWarrior 5: Clans, A Quiet Place: Road Ahead, and Forgive Me Father 2

Three PC games incorporating NVIDIA's DLSS 3 technology are set to launch soon: 1. MechWarrior 5: Clans - Developed by Piranha Games, it will be released on October 17 and is built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring advanced visual fidelity and technical enhancements such as MetaHuman customization, motion capture cinematics, Nanite, Lumen, and Chaos destructibles. 2. A Quiet Place: Road Ahead - Also releasing on October 17, this horror adventure game by Stormind Games is set in the universe of the film series and offers a single-player experience focused on a young woman's journey through an alien apocalypse, enhanced by NVIDIA DLSS 3 and DLAA support. 3. Forgive Me Father 2 - This cel-shaded first-person shooter will exit early access on October 24, featuring Lovecraftian themes and gameplay enriched by NVIDIA DLSS 3, DLAA, and AMD FSR 3 support.

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October 11, 2024

Red Dead Redemption PC Price Confirmed as Pre-Orders Go Live – IGN

Pre-orders for the PC port of Red Dead Redemption have launched at a price of .99 across major platforms, including Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Rockstar's website. The game will be released on October 29, 14 years after its original release on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Players will receive the complete single-player experience of Red Dead Redemption and the Undead Nightmare expansion, along with additional content from the Game of the Year Edition, but the multiplayer component will not be included. The PC version features native 4K resolution, support for refresh rates up to 144Hz, compatibility with Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide displays, comprehensive keyboard and mouse support, and upscaling technologies like Nvidia DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0. The port was developed by Double Eleven, which previously worked on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch versions.

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October 7, 2024

The Case of the Golden Idol has done so well that it’s getting a free definitive edition upgrade

Color Gray Games is releasing a significant update for The Case of the Golden Idol on October 10, transforming it into The Case of the Golden Idol Redux. This definitive edition will be free for existing owners on Steam and includes years of improvements and the 2023 DLC. The update features a new engine, an overhauled user interface, a new hint system, thirteen new localizations, improved readability and save features, and various quality-of-life changes. Players can choose between the original PC version and the updated Redux release, with the ability to transfer their story progress. A free demo is available on Steam for new players.

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October 4, 2024

BioWare announces that Dragon Age: The Veilguard has gone gold and is on track for its Halloween release

BioWare announced that their game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, has officially gone gold, indicating the completion of its development. The game began development in 2015 under the code name "Joplin" and underwent a reboot in 2018 to become a single-player experience. It was previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and has faced challenges, including staff departures. The game is set to be released on October 31. Initial impressions from industry experts have been positive, with comparisons to Mass Effect and enthusiasm for its action-oriented gameplay style.

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October 4, 2024

My Time at Evershine has passed $1.7M in crowdfunding and its developer wants it to become ‘a must play series in the cozy/simulation RPG space’

The developers of My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock are launching a new game titled My Time at Evershine, which has successfully raised 6,201 in pledges on Kickstarter, surpassing its goal of 0,000 with 19 days left in the campaign. Players will take on the role of the governor of a new settlement, gathering resources and interacting with locals. Evershine features a comprehensive building system and fully voiced characters, enhancing the gameplay experience. The game achieved its funding goal in just 35 minutes, indicating strong interest compared to its predecessors, which raised 4,770 and had a more challenging crowdfunding process. Evershine showcases a new art style with more realistically proportioned characters and aims to deliver high-quality assets. The developers have shared that My Time at Sandrock cost approximately million and anticipate similar expenses for Evershine. They are also addressing feedback from Sandrock to improve multiplayer features, building mechanics, and romance options. A Steam page for Evershine has been created, but the release date is still pending.