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@wayneggamejourno.bsky.social

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Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 2d

We're rolling out a new article type - EDITORIALS. But wait!

We focus on a game (that we've actually played) and talk about it, but also link it to relevant happenings within the industry.

@megabonk.bsky.social is first: shorturl.at/EL7fT

#Megabonk #GamingNews #PEAK #VampireSurvivors

Megabonk is a Success Because it Literally Gives Players What They Want

In the first of new Editorials, we review a game in light of related industry news. This time: the reasons for Megabonk's success.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 23h

Comment ça, tu trouves les posts gimmick stupides? Eh bien, ta mère était un hamster et ton père sentait le sureau!

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 pour obtenir du nouveau contenu:

shorturl.at/3Duz9

#GamingCommunity #ClairObscurExpedition33 #frenchlover

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 1d

LET'S GET READY TO RRRUUMMBLLLEEEE!!!

@2xko.riotgames.com is out now in Early Access, it's FREE, has offline modes, and is on PC. If you've ever wanted to smack a wolfman around with a woman's big hands, then this game is for YOU.

shorturl.at/8D223

#GamingNews #LeagueOfLegends #Warwick #PvP

New Fighting Game 2XKO Hits Early Access With Characters From League of Legends

Pummel opponents as a League of Legends character in 2XKO. Early Access is open on PC with 11 Champions already on the roster.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 1d

If you're reading this, I'm just going to go ahead and assume you're terrified of mutant adults.

In which case, you might want to avoid #LittleNightmaresIII as it is absolutely chock-a-block with deformed grown-ups, and at least one giant baby.

shorturl.at/CT5jj

@supermassivegames.bsky.social

Return to Nowhere: Little Nightmares III Out Soon

Little Nightmares III is out on Oct. 10, and this time it includes online (same platform) co-op. Help Low and Alone escape the Nowhere.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 2d

We're rolling out a new article type - EDITORIALS. But wait!

We focus on a game (that we've actually played) and talk about it, but also link it to relevant happenings within the industry.

@megabonk.bsky.social is first: shorturl.at/EL7fT

#Megabonk #GamingNews #PEAK #VampireSurvivors

Megabonk is a Success Because it Literally Gives Players What They Want

In the first of new Editorials, we review a game in light of related industry news. This time: the reasons for Megabonk's success.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 2d

Gonna rock, and roll this place / With the power of the ninja turtle bass

In #NYC this week? Off to #ComicCon? Love #TMNT?

If so, you'll get to eyeball the debut gameplay trailer of #EmpireCity!

shorturl.at/rtkbJ

#GamingNews #VR #teenagemutantNinjaturtles

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return Home to New York This Week: Empire City Gameplay to Debut at NY Comic Con

Have you ever seen a turtle get down? You will at NY Comic Con on Oct. 10 - Tom Waltz (The Last Ronin) be there to will debut gameplay.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 6d

Fittingly for #Halloween month, @mantisgames.bsky.social is in the spotlight!

If you haven't checked out their #spooky #deckbuilder Deck of Haunts, consider giving it a go, especially if you like sending people insane.

shorturl.at/6R9BT

@dangen-ent.bsky.social #GamingNews #DeckofHaunts

“It’s Hard to Make a First Hit” - An Interview With Mantis Games (Deck of Haunts)

The studio behind the new haunted house deckbuilder spoke about the difficulty of making a hit, and lessons learned from working on AAA games.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 6d

Pile it on! Burn it all! Ahahaha!

shorturl.at/X7aIf

#GamingNews #Prototype #remaster #activision

More Fuel For The Prototype Remaster Fire: Remaster Studios Linked to Recent Update

A recent surprise update to Prototype on PC revealed updated credits that name remaster studios. Plus, new content ratings have been filed.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 7d

Props to @frictionalgames.bsky.social for asking gamers to actually use their brains. I love how the community has got together over this, with people trying to avoid spoilers for others.

No spoilers in this article, but there are clues: shorturl.at/15nRP

#HotelSamasara #GamingNews

Frictional Games Get Weird With New Game Teasers: Book a Room at Hotel Samasara

Book a Room at Hotel Samasara, if you can figure out how. The studio behind SOMA, Amnesia, and Penumbra, is running a cryptic online campaign.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 7d

My kids like #Minecraft, I like writing about #AI language models. If only there was some way to combine the two...

shorturl.at/EL4Cs <-- close enough. Please note, this YouTuber is not my child.

#GamingNews #TechNews #Redstone

YouTuber Spends Months Building a 400 Million Block ChatBot in Minecraft That Takes Hours to Respond

Noted redstone builder, Sammyuri, made CraftGPT, a Small Language Model chatbot, entirely within Minecraft.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 7d

Yeah the doctor caught my head and he started freakin'/'Cause I came out clean and I came out creepin'

Get ready to shit your pants as Alien: Rogue Incursion creeps out of VR onto all major platforms, ahh!
shorturl.at/tEG8t

#GamingNews #Alien #InSpaceNoOneCanHearYouInSpace #TheCreep #Horror

Alien: Rogue Incursion Creeps Out of VR And Onto Major Platforms

It's a creep, ahhh! A creep, oohhh! Alien: Rogue Incursion out now on major platforms, with tweaks including better enemy AI.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 8d

Last time I covered @deathgroundgame.com, I got to make a 'raptor in my toilet' reference. This time...no, I can't top that.

Dinosaurs want to eat you, and they'll get their chance next month: shorturl.at/OQVr7

#GamingNews #dinosaurs

Deathground Set to Release Dinosaurs Into The Wild in October

Deathground puts players in a dilapidated research facility with a bunch of escaped dinosaurs, a bit like that movie you've seen. Out soon.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 8d

I spoke to two lawyers regarding #Nintendo's continued patent madness. If you want a clear answer as to what it all means, here you go: shorturl.at/IIzQX

Also, credit where it's due, Nintendo's patents include amazing illustrations.

#GamingNews #palworldnews

Nintendo Continues Its Rise to Video Game Villany With Its Patent Applications

Nintendo continues its rise to video game villany with its patents, but how legal are they? Eneba spoke to lawyers about this.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 9d

A reminder that outside of my journo dayjob, I also write cosmic horror, so if you want to hear my dulcet tone reading aloud spooky cult stuff, tune in!

British Fantasy Society @britfantasysoc.bsky.social · 9d

We've got all this going on this Saturday, 10am to 6:30pm. Join us for 'Something Monstrous'!

tinyurl.com/bfsmonster

@shonak.bsky.social @susiewilliamson.bsky.social @alethearlyons.bsky.social @p-dalton.bsky.social @jelliottcoleman.bsky.social

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 10d

Busy behind the scenes today but here's some news for YOU, especially if you're intro #retrogames and the #Amiga.

The latest new version of an Amiga, based on the A600, claims to be the most powerful yet: shorturl.at/3YQVz

#GamingNews #TechNews #Vampire

A New Amiga Appears And Promptly Sells Out; More on The Way

The A6000 is modelled after the original Amiga 600, but crammed with modern tech, including an FPGA core for replication, not emulation.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 13d

One step closer to the edge, I'm about to #Firebreak

@remedygames.com have announced a major update for FBC: Firebreak: shorturl.at/uWpkE

Could Breakpoint bring the game closer to what players expect? It seems likely!

#GamingNews #Control #Remedy #AlanWake #TheOldestHouse

FBC: Firebreak Gets a Major Course-Correction Update

Remedy is pushing out a major update, Breakpoint, to FBC: Firebreak that should put the game more in-line with player expectations.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 13d

Less "Blur Vs Oasis" and more "Take That Vs Nsync", the Xbox/PlayStation rivalry limps on as #Xbox follows #StateofPlay with its own showcase, that had quite a few remakes in it.

Rose-tinted glasses in 3...2...1... shorturl.at/4dpNB

#XboxTokyoGameShow #GamingNews

Xbox Showcase Was a Cavalcade of Remakes

The Xbox Tokyo Game Show was packed with remakes, although a few new games did get the spotlight. Gungrave, Hotel Barcelona were top picks.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 14d

If you had "Robert W. Chambers reference" on your #StateOfPlay bingo card, congratulations!

Oh yeah, there was also something to do with an angry Canadian, and I don't know, government robot conspiracies or something?

shorturl.at/QRfQ8

#WolverinePS5 #DeusEx #GamingNews

Wolverine, Deus Ex, And King in Yellow References: State of Play Highlights

Sony showcased a ton of games recently, with a few being PS5 exclusives. Wolverine, Deus Ex, and Returnal's spiritual sequel were highlights.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 14d

I need to make tea (dinner) for my kids, but first let's all take a moment to marvel at how borked AAA games made with Unreal Engine 5 tend to be.

shorturl.at/eUxHe

Now the real question is, do they get hot dogs or pasta?

#GamingNews #Borderlands4 #UnrealEngine

Borderlands 4 Delays Switch 2 Release; Unreal Engine Optimization Issues Face Other AAA Games

Borderlands 4's Switch 2 release delayed due to poor optimization, and other recent games have also come under fire for performance issues.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 14d

I'd like to pitch a TV show called "Oh, Hideo!" in which @hideo-k0jima-en.bsky.social pitches delightfully weird game/movie/merch ideas to top execs for funding, who have to agree by yelling "Oh, Hideo!"

In other news: "Oh, Hideo!" shorturl.at/MYSlp

#GamingNews #OD #Deathstranding

Kojima Productions is Set to Crush Your Head And Get You Drunk

OD - KNOCK, Physint, Death Stranding movies, and sake, are all on the slate for Hideo Kojima at the moment.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 16d

I used to cover crypto casinos in my last job and I'm still utterly perplexed by cryptocurrency. Especially that something marketed as secure keeps being shown to not be, at all.

Scammers ripped-off streamers to the tune of over $150K: shorturl.at/FLIc9

#CryptoCommunity #GamingNews

Steam Game Replaced With Crypto Scam; Streamers Lose Over $150,000

BlockBlasters, a verified Steam game, was recently found to harbour drainware. It siphoned over $150,000 in crypto from streamers.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 16d

I hope you're hungry for news, you scumbags, because here's some now: shorturl.at/TzXx0

I'm seeing plenty of comparisons to The Office for #AdHoc debut DISPATCH but I'm getting The Tick (2001 live action series) vibes myself.

#GamingNews #superhero #SDN

Work in a Dysfunctional Superhero Call Center in Dispatch

Dispatch comes from former Telltale Games devs, and features multiple paths through the story. Manage ex-villains on missions as an ex-hero.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 17d

Meanwhile, the rejuvenated @commodoreofficial.bsky.social is doing well for itself, having recently shifted over 10,000 units of its new Ultimate 64.

Full deets: shorturl.at/g14xh

#GamingNews #TechNews #RetroGames #Commodore #Amiga

Nostalgia Sells: New Commodore 64 Shifts More Than 10,000 Units in Two Months

The reborn Commodore brand is in fine form right now, as new CEO Peri Fractic reveals Ultimate 64 has shifted over 10K units in two months.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 17d

Ahoy, #GamingCommunity! Fans of #SystemShock, #hexen, #StarWars, old #horror or adventure games? If the answer is YES, have I got a treat for your discerning eyeballs.

I recently got to chat to @pripyatbeast.bsky.social, CEO of @nightdivestudios.bsky.social - Part 2 is now live: shorturl.at/4zi8I

“This is Something That I've Never Revealed to a Journalist…” - Stephen Kick/Nightdive Interview Part 2

"This is Something That I've Never Revealed to a Journalist…” - Kick talks about his love of art, and the importance of game preservation.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 19d

Honestly too scared to play #Megabonk by
@megabonk.bsky.social (Vedinad) in case my wife leaves me.

But, part of me suspects it'll be worth it.

shorturl.at/aCClg

#GamingNews #VampireSurvivors #RiskofRain #MilkLove #Karlson #Bonk

Megabonk Might Destroy Your Marriage

Roguelike survival title Megabonk is out now and it might ruin relationships with its huge variety of characters, upgrades, and enemies.

Rev @wayneggamejourno.bsky.social · 19d

I recently got to have a rather lovely chat with @pripyatbeast.bsky.social, the CEO of @nightdivestudios.bsky.social, about all sorts of stuff, from his gaming memories to EC comics and, of course, game preservation.

Stick it in your eyeballs: shorturl.at/fhRDl

#SystemShock #GamingNews

“We're Genuinely in Love With This Stuff and We Wanna Make Sure That It's Preserved” - A Chat With Stephen Kick, Nightdive Studios’ CEO

“We're Genuinely in Love With This Stuff" - An interview that covers remasters, horror comics, and game preservation.