lemmy.worldSteam Deck / Gaming News #16 - Lemmy.WorldWell, it’s that time again for this last week’s interesting gaming news I’ve
spotted! While this week’s is the typical variety, it is also rather text-heavy,
so you’ve been warned! As ever though, there’s Steam Deck, Linux, GOG,
emulation, Switch and gaming in general in here :) My aim is to format these
posts in a more person-to-person manner than most gaming sites do now. Cozier?
My ever-lasting inspo is the old, old video game sites, blogs and magazines that
I never had the privilege of being alive for: * image/gif/link heavy (sorry in
advance, there’s a lot this week!) * personal voice (I can’t write
professionally with hard-news style to save me) * mostly news or articles or
points you won’t find on normal gaming sites. These are the smaller, lesser
things that I’m drawn to. I know you’ll have spotted the big news articles, so
I’m hoping some of these smaller ones might have been missed by you. So grab a
coffee? Or a tea? Or a fresh juice? And enjoy <3
---------------------------------------------------------- # Gaming News:
---------------------------------------------------------- # GOG-Jobs:
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Looking for a job in the gaming industry (and happen to be more qualified to do
the work than saying ‘I like playing games!’) and want to work for GOG? They
left a post recently stating that they’re looking for job applicants for a
variety of postitions: > Hey everyone! > We’re often on the lookout for new team
members to help strengthen our mission of making games live forever. If you’re a
gamer at heart and passionate about what we do, you might be exactly who we’re
looking for. Take a look at our current job openings and apply if you think
you’re a great fit: https://www.gog.com/work [https://www.gog.com/work] If you
get the job, give them all a hug for me because I fucking adore GOG <3
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---------------------------------------------------------- # Luna & GOG:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/c71ad173-3caf-49e8-a0db-89f0226a2861.png] If
you’re not aware, Amazon’s Luna is their game streaming service. If you’ve got
an Amazon account and own GOG games, then you can stream them without installing
them (depending on what country you’re in – the service is not worldwide just
yet) Here’s the page on GOG’s site detailing more about Luna, and what games
you’ve got or can buy which work on the service
[https://www.gog.com/en/promo/play-on-luna] This week, Amazon’s announced 6 more
titles they’ve brought to Luna: > Hey Luna fans! Today we have a little bit of
everything joining our GOG collection: * Kingdom Come: Deliverance II - Continue
Henry’s tale as you navigate political intrigue, master medieval combat, and
shape your destiny in a beautifully crafted open world. With enhanced graphics,
deeper systems, and an even more immersive experience, it’s time to live another
chapter of history. * Call of The Sea - Set out on a supernatural adventure in
the 1930s South Pacific. As Norah, search for your missing husband while
uncovering the mysteries of an ancient civilization in this gorgeous
first-person puzzle adventure. * Never Give Up - Test your skills and patience
in this challenging platformer that’s not afraid to mock your failures.
Relentlessly. Again and again. 😡 With precise controls and a wicked sense of
humor, this game will push you to your limits - and then some. * Araknoid
Eternal Battle - The brick-breaking legend returns with a modern twist!
Experience the classic Arkanoid gameplay enhanced with new features, competitive
modes, and fresh challenges. * Monster Prom - Navigate the halls of spooky high
school in this multiplayer dating sim. With just three weeks until prom, compete
with friends to romance your monster crush in this hilarious and highly
re-playable (relatable?) adventure. * Saints Row The Third: Remastered - For
those following the Saints’ journey on GOG, the most outrageous chapter of the
saga is now available! Take over Steelport with enhanced graphics and all DLC
included. ---------------------------------------------------------- #
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f1357898-fe25-4f53-be29-cd422182b460.png] The
trailer for the game is here, if you want to check it out!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVWkOx4Cj6g] I’ve no doubt you’ve read all
about this by now. Its a remaster for the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. trilogy. Since
you’ve read all you can, and it’s old news for me to even bring it up, I’ll just
remind you of the nice points that are coming with this one: * Atmospheric
visual enhancements including God Rays, Dynamic Screen Space Reflections, and
Advanced Global Illumination effects. * Redesigned water shaders, upgraded
skyboxes, and wetness effects. * Improved visuals with upscaled textures
featuring more detailed NPCs and environment. * Upgraded weapon Field of View
and models. * Multiple bugfixes and quality of life tweaks (I wonder just how
many bug fixes, because if there’s one thing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is known for, its
bugs). * Full gamepad support. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
Enhanced Edition will be available May 20, 2025 on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC on
GOG, Epic Games Store, and Steam. All owners of the game will receive a separate
edition of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition in their
Steam and GOG libraries, which will be available for download immediately. If
you do not have the complete collection, you will receive the updated version
only for the games you have in your library. If you don’t have any classic
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games in your library and if you want to buy the games or the
collection, you’ll get the classic three games for free when you purchase
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy Enhanced Edition." (this was from
the developers’ Q&A on Discord) You might also be interested in seeing the patch
notes for their latest update – 1.4 (Over 700 fixes and improvements with a main
focus on combat )
[https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1643320/view/525341911175660025]
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---------------------------------------------------------- # The Sinking City
Remastered:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1a68c092-43f1-4bdd-bf0b-d052cfcc433d.jpeg] If
you’re into Lovecraftian themes and settings, or perhaps just enjoy a sense of
distinct existential dread in video games, then you’ll no doubt already know
what The Sinking City is. The Sinking City is an adventure and investigation
game set in an open world inspired by the universe of H.P. Lovecraft, the master
of Horror. The half-submerged city of Oakmont is gripped by supernatural forces.
You’re a private investigator, and you have to uncover the truth of what has
possessed the city… and the minds of its inhabitants. Frogwares have released a
video of their now released The Sinking City Remastered on YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEoQxVMzBEg] (this is a free upgrade if you
already own it), showing a nice comparison to the original, and what they
improved. I’ve played the non-remastered version, and I can say that while they
didn’t improve the jank (we all love a little jank though, right?!), it
certainly was an atmosphere. Nice news to see after Frogwares won their court
case against Nacon, having sole control over their own IP again
[https://www.pcgamer.com/the-sinking-city-legal-battle-ends-with-victory-for-frogwares-new-version-of-the-game-coming-soon/]
> For the remastered version of this iconic story, you can expect it to be fully
relit in Unreal Engine 5, containing enhanced locations with additional levels
of detail and objects, 4K textures and improved reflections, addition of a Photo
Mode, as well as support for DLSS, FSR and TSR upscaling. > Buying the remaster,
you will also receive the original version of the game as a bonus – and for
those who already own the original, you will receive the remaster! The Sinking
City Remastered is available everywhere, but I’m going to give you the GOG link
because they hold my heart and soul
[https://www.gog.com/en/game/the_sinking_city_remastered]
---------------------------------------------------------- # GOG’s Betseller
List Right Now: * DOOM [https://giffiles.alphacoders.com/104/10452.gif] * Dragon
Age Origins – Ultimate Ed.
[https://media.tenor.com/aN-EaYS4JJ0AAAAC/spyro-spyro-the-dragon.gif] * Deus Ex
GOTY Ed.
[https://wallpaperbat.com/img/264124-one-of-my-faves-screencap-of-neo-in-the-matrix-asleep.jpg]
* Mad Max
[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a8/fa/3b/a8fa3bc5b304d0f870c590df8df48e65.gif] *
Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Ed. Digital Deluxe**
[https://news-cdn.softpedia.com/images/news2/neverwinter-nights-enhanced-edition-arrives-on-steam-with-4k-support-520437-3.jpg]
* Divinity Original Sin 2 – Definitive Ed
[https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a4E2m26_460s.jpg] * Heroes of Might and
Magic 3: Complete**
[https://hg1.funnyjunk.com/pictures/Heroes+3+memes_2ea35a_6497933.jpg] * Breath
of Fire IV
[https://ultimateactionmovies.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Christian-Bale.jpg]
* Alan Wake
[https://i.pinimg.com/originals/15/7c/70/157c70ecc980902204878f8bb80322a2.gif] *
Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Game of The Year Ed.
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/1265780/The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Gollum/]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Kingdom Come:
Deliverance II DLC:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/438f50aa-b887-4625-ac7b-4ce53161ec73.jpeg] The
first DLC for the excellent game is coming soon. Although Warhorse Studios is
calling it an ‘expansion’: > Meet an eccentric artist with a disturbing past in
Brushes with Death, the new story DLC for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. Embark
on a series of brand-new quests as you help the Painter finish his artistic
magnum opus. In return for your deadly endeavours, you’ll be able to choose from
over 100 unique shield designs and earn a new set of gear for Henry.
Priced at only $6 USD, this is as the studio says the ‘smallest of the coming
DLC’. You can find the trailer here on YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AH9pzsEsC4k] * The link to the GOG page for the
DLC is here
[https://www.gog.com/game/kingdom_come_deliverance_ii_brushes_with_death] * And
the link to Steam is here
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/3368600/Kingdom_Come_Deliverance_II_Brushes_with_Death/]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Marathon Steals
Artist’s work:
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Digital artist Fern Hook (AkA N2) [https://antireal.info/] has shown that Bungie
has stolen her artwork, without notice or credit, even going so far as to
cut/paste art which feature’s N2’s own logo. She shared some posts on social
media late in the week which stated - > the Marathon alpha released recently and
its environments are covered with assets lifted from poster designs i made in
2017.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f8de1004-79e1-48ab-9e8a-4e2730d8897d.jpeg] It
was nice to see she tagged Bungie and the Marathon game account in her post, and
obviously plenty of media caught on: > bungie is of course not obligated to hire
me when making a game that draws overwhelmingly from the same design language i
have refined for the last decade, but clearly my work was good enough to pillage
for ideas and plaster all over their game without pay or attribution.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f9fabbeb-29e4-4fe9-8562-f5ed17d8c7f2.jpeg] She
brought the receipts showing their work and the comparisons to Bungie’s game,
and there’s been no way they could get out of this one. > i don’t have the
resources nor the energy to spare to pursue this legally but i have lost count
of the number of times a major company has deemed it easier to pay a designer to
imitate or steal my work than to write me an email.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/58854ccf-1dec-41db-b235-5f89864adf64.jpeg]
Washington Post had an article which has an interview with Hook, which is great
reading, and I’m going to make this week’s News Post end up being 23% larger
just by pasting a good portion of it here for you to read. All which I pasted
below will be in bold to distinguish that it is from the Post’s article, which
you can find here with this link, if you’d like.
[https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/video-games/2025/05/16/marathon-playstation-bungie-video-game/]
Fern Hook, a 30-year-old independent artist in Scotland, noticed something
familiar about “Marathon,” the upcoming video game by Bungie, the studio that
created the Halo series and is now owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
“Marathon,” she said, is “covered with assets lifted from poster designs I made
in 2017,” all in the alpha version of the game, which allowed the general public
to play an early version of the multiplayer shooter. She became suspicious when
the game was announced in a 2023 trailer, but nothing appeared to be derivative
at first. In mid-April, content creators began publishing videos of “Marathon”
gameplay through the alpha version, which the public would access later through
an invitation process. She said she “very quickly” began to spot her work.
Hook’s futuristic iconography and font designs are posted on social media sites
like Tumblr and X as far back as 2017, and similar features are seen all over
the environment and the objects within “Marathon.” She pointed out the
similarities through her social media on Thursday. “It was kind of vindicating
to see direct plagiarism because it meant I wasn’t crazy for feeling so
uncomfortable with the overall direction,” Hook told The Washington Post. “I
kept quiet about it because I was advised to seek legal action, but … I don’t
have enough time or money to fly out to the U.S. to pursue an unwinnable court
case against Sony.” When The Post contacted Sony about the allegations, a
spokesperson pointed to Bungie’s statement on social media. The “Marathon”
developer team said on X that it was looking into “a concern regarding
unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie
artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game.” “The
issue was unknown by our existing art team, and we are still reviewing how this
oversight occurred,” the studio posted on X, adding that it had contacted Hook
to discuss the issue and was “committed to do right by the artist.” The studio
said it is conducting a review of the game’s artwork, specifically the images
made by the former artist, and implementing “stricter checks to document all
artist contributions.” The allegations would be particularly damaging for Bungie
and “Marathon,” which has struggled to gain positive press during a particularly
financially challenging era for the once-esteemed studio. “Marathon” is a
classic 1990s computer shooter that focused on a harrowing science-fiction
narrative. The reboot, expected to be released in September, throws that out to
instead focus on an always-online, multiplayer-only competitive shooting game.
The most widely critically acclaimed aspect of the new game was its art design,
which goes for bold colors and a 1990s futurism vibe. The art style is not
original, especially in games, with PlayStation’s Wipeout series being an early
adopter. But the clean, shiny aesthetic is rare in a modern video games industry
typically obsessed with gritty realism. This is not the first time Bungie has
been accused of using the work of an independent artist. In 2024, a fan made art
of a toy gun designed in the style of Bungie’s earlier game “Destiny 2,” which
was then used as a model for a game-themed Nerf gun. Bungie later said it would
credit and compensate the artist. Hook said this is also not the first time she
has seen her work lifted, and she has made posts over the years alleging other
organizations tracing and lifting her work. She said she relies on donations for
her various online projects, and this recent incident has seen hundreds of
people donating money in support. Hook also composes drum and bass music and
sound design for games under the name N2, and produces freelance art work under
the name ANTIREAL. She co-runs a design and software consultancy firm called
Superstructure as well. “I’d kind of had to learn to shut up about these cases
because they’ve happened so constantly over the past 10 years,” she said. “It
was tiring to be viewed as ‘someone who complains’ more than as an artist. But
the response this time has been overwhelmingly understanding and I’m extremely
thankful for the support.” This is not the first time Bungie has done this (not
even the second time): stealing an artists’ work without compensation or
acknowledgment – you can see another instance reported here on PC Gamer
[https://www.pcgamer.com/games/fps/whoops-they-did-it-again-bungie-admits-fan-art-was-used-in-an-official-destiny-2-collectible-says-the-artist-will-be-compensated-and-credited-for-their-incredible-artwork/]
Imagine of that instance below:
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---------------------------------------------------------- # Gears of War:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/02022248-0be8-4a0a-8b08-ceed85f2b7f7.png] The
Gears of War movie we’ve all heard about for one million years is a step closer
to happening, with director David Leitch now attached to the project - he is
known for directing movies like Atomic Blonde, Bullet Train, co-directing John
Wick and more [https://www.themoviedb.org/person/40684-david-leitch] Will it be
Bautista who spent years lobbying for the part of Macrus and the movie being
made at all? Probably not, considering his recent bulk/weight loss
[https://parade.com/.image/t_share/MjA5MTQ1ODIxMDE3NDE3MzI4/2024-toronto-international-film-festival---the-last-showgirl-premiere.jpg]
Here’s the link to hollywoodreporter where it has been confirmed
[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gears-of-war-movie-david-leitch-director-1236212544/]
---------------------------------------------------------- # DOOM: The Dark
Ages:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/00d720c5-5286-4c28-9c28-5c4ecc257a89.png] To
be honest, the most fun I’ve had with DOOM is the semi-recent (and
olllllllllllllllllllld) DOOM + DOOM II double-pack. That and 2016’s DOOM were
the ones I really, really enjoyed, but by the time Eternal came by…it just
didn’t really work for me well. The same goes for The Dark Ages – though aside
from its ridiculous price right now (I suspect to encourage users to instead use
Game Pass) it’s still a success. I’ve just had fun seeing what people have
shared about it, so there’s not much for me to say, just some fun images I’d
like to share. DOOM (TDA) has a little display at the Royal Armories Museum in
Leeds, England. Thought it is short-lived, ending this weekend. The shield and a
tapestry are on display, but if you’re like me and not in Leeds…we can just see
these photos:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/346356e6-6f2b-4b4b-b3d2-75a448f7e2b9.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/658e17d7-77e0-4117-8878-bec677f8098d.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/7c099b72-a24e-4475-96f6-3c703d87d530.webp] A
TDA Xbox controller is available, themed in the obvious manner:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/faac2e14-62de-4195-8b0b-397ee6d78bf5.jpeg] And
finally, it seems like someone working at ID is a fan of classic art, with these
and more featuring in the game:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/b3120615-c927-4ece-af53-5145e01aeb3d.png]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/908330c5-052e-41b9-a821-668acd333c66.png]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Snake Eyes: Not
much here, but a few stills from the upcoming AAA G.I. Joe Snake Eyes game being
made by Atomic Studios are here:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/be75f0c4-3bfe-407f-888f-f732db33aa24.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/5f5732b7-8c61-4f12-9833-75026b22ea0a.webp]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Starfox:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/3b9ccfe3-7179-4ce3-a36f-bbbded53c3ea.jpeg]
Ever wondered how the cover art or the classic Starfox was made? These were
actual puppets and model ships, made by a special effects studio: Shirogumi. One
interesting fact is that Takashi Yamazaki (writer/director of Godzilla Minus
One) was working at the company at the time this was made. The puppets
themselves were also on display at the N.Y. Nintendo store when Star Fox Zero
was released for the Wii U!
---------------------------------------------------------- # The Pokémon Fossil
Museum:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/266c4fc9-5b0f-4c5c-b198-2ec071b85aa1.png] The
Pokémon Company and Toyohashi Museum of Natural History have made it possible to
see the Pokémon Fossil Museum without being anywhere near Japan. Pokémon fans
can now take a virtual tour around the exhibit until November, featuring a mix
of real dinosaur fossils and less-than-real Pokémon ones.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/025e2f90-6b66-4ad9-9ceb-347b71669410.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/eb81a055-8bb6-430e-a08f-588ed113762d.png]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/a4576fdc-9ae6-412c-ae33-b955d441f72b.png] You
can use this link to access it, though your browser might not be able to show
it, I sure know my hardened one had trouble
[https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=P9WCbyCBGBM] Going through some of the in the
exhibit for example: Omanyte is based on a prehistoric creature called an
ammonite, Aerodactyl is based on pterosaurs, and Bastiodon is based on
ceratopsian dinosaurs such as the triceratops.
---------------------------------------------------------- # Free Cosmetic DLC
for Bethesda Games (with a caveat):
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/a70c94ef-99b1-4adc-aeea-9b856a736e83.jpeg] If
you want to, you can opt in to Bethesda marketing emails at bethesda.net
[http://bethesda.net] during the promotion window. Then, head to the games and
follow the directions below: Fallout 76: Beelzebilly suit & head, Mr. Demonic
backpack * Beelzebilly suit and head – This cosmetic can be found at any Armor
Workbench in game (in the world or at a C.A.M.P.). Through the Craft option, you
can craft the Outfit and Headwear directly and then put it on through the
Apparel tab in the Pip-Boy. * Mr. Demonic backpack – This cosmetic can be found
at any Armor Workbench in game (in the world or at a C.A.M.P.). Through the
modify option, the backpack can be added to an already existing Small or
Standard Backpack. DOOM: The Dark Ages: Butcher DOOM Slayer Skin * This cosmetic
can be found in the main menu. Under Extras, select Slayer Skins to change your
skin. DOOM Eternal: Lux Slayer Special Edition Set, Nightmare Marauder Special
Edition Set, Majestic Archvile Special Edition Set * In the main menu, under
Customize, select Slayer, Archvile, or Marauder to change your skins and weapons
skins. You can also choose Profile to change your nameplate and icon. Is it
worth it? I’m sure many here will be scrambling over to do so, but remember –
your email won’t be scared, that shit will be shared. I’d recommend using an
email mask. The link to follow to Bethesda’s site for this is right here
[https://freebundle.bethesda.net/]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Polygon? Polygone:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/492ca75a-fad5-488b-aecd-4aec8368d9ec.png] >
“It was a good website. I doubt I’ll ever find a place like it for the rest of
my career” While Polygon isn’t dead and gone, per se, it is completely changed –
having been bought out, run under a new owner (Valnet), and laying off the
majority of its employees [https://aftermath.site/polygon-layoffs-sale] Its
fitting that the site is basically a shell of its former self, right as DOOM:
The Dark Ages has launched. Some here might remember that YouTube video: there’s
a reason they turned the comments off for this one. The now legendary video of
one of their staff failing to play Doom 2016 at a level hitherto undreamed of.
Basic movement in a 3-dimensional space was too daunting for this person who
worked at a video game website. That classic video, a YouTube link, is here – if
you want to cringe and wonder what were they thinking?!
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yYp8ZeQ-I8] Bye, Polygon! If you’d like to
read some nice statements from former and fired eomployees who worked for
Polygon, then follow this link to aftermath (not the Dr. Dre and Eminem kind),
each of these are really interesting, and kinda made me sad, tbh
[https://aftermath.site/polygon-vox-media-valnet-layoffs-staff-goodbye]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Witcher 3
REDstream:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/50f7295b-575c-45f8-b8f4-4d4435fd2f67.webp]
Since The Witcher 3 has turned 10 years old, its having a 10th anniversary
episode of REDstreams, celebrating The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt anniversary. >
Senior Community Managers Alicja Kozera and Amelia Korzycka will be joined by
Doug Cockle, along with CDPR’s English Adaptation Director, Borys
Pugacz-Muraszkiewicz. Catch the stream on Monday, May 19th at 5 PM CEST on: *
YouTube link here [https://www.youtube.com/@thewitcher] * Twitch link here
[https://www.twitch.tv/cdprojektred]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Revenge of the
Savage Planet:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f63fe4c5-1d31-4454-9dbd-0df7ce0ce8af.webp] The
game has released, and while its change the perspective from first-person to
third-person, it’s a definite upgrade in my eyes. It’s a FUN game, if you like
platforming (unexpectedly there’s a lot!) > Revenge of the Savage Planet is an
upbeat, satirical action adventure Sci-Fi. Jump, shoot and collect your way
across vibrant alien worlds, uncovering new gear and upgrades, while discovering
various hidden secrets. I’ve been playing the game via Game Pass, so I am less
invested with any shortcomings since I haven’t paid for it. But here’s a
statement by the devs, which I found cute:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/075e0d65-a9f8-4a34-ad3c-5a84e8527dee.webp] *
You can find the store page for it here on Steam
[https://store.steampowered.com/app/2787320/Revenge_of_the_Savage_Planet/] * And
also on GOG – though it shows as ‘coming soon’ there, at the time I write this
anyway [https://www.gog.com/game/revenge_of_the_savage_planet]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Nintendo Switch Box
Art: Maybe you remember a few of these posts ago I shared some alternatve Switch
covers that are made by fans. One section just loves changing the fact that the
default covers come with red and white standardized spines – and are dedicated
to providing full-color alternatives to that. These are more a complete package
change on the Switch’s box art. As this generation winds down with weeks left on
it (offically) being the Nintendo console, I thought I’d share some others I’ve
found that are just so very fun: Warning, far-too-many images will follow,
because I’m so taken by the creativity and imagination people have while making
these:
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[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/dd1b16ae-a993-4d7f-9803-220a990f58c6.png]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1946e5e6-b80c-481c-a8c0-bbe1fb2a5986.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/1c928b33-07d6-4f72-b08e-f6d5341ec72a.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/e795daec-a148-4f2d-8309-aa5819f09cd7.webp]
(and they even make them in cassette tape box style!!!)
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/6e3fea3b-60b7-42e9-99d1-94f83c79911c.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/159f7e1f-e3ff-42c4-9b6b-e54313b49e75.webp]
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/80db9c1f-e66c-4679-8851-f6f64e5e38da.webp]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Epic Games Clues:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/f3d798f2-40db-4762-8ce2-9c5d92e0b86b.jpeg] The
clues for next week’s myster games are up – free games 3, 4 and 5. Guessing this
kinda thing is way beyond me, but I do see people get it right, off-and-on. This
last week’s free games included Dead Island 2, so while they might not be of
that level, it’s exciting knowing this is Epic’s event time (its coinciding with
Epic’s own Epic Sale – running from May 15th to June 12th). Here’s the ‘clues’
(I use the term loosely because they are not cluey to me!) Epic also now
increased their ‘Epic Rewards’ program. You will get 20% of you game’s purchase
price back to your rewards (until August 31st) – so if you’re looking to buy two
games, * Buy one now, wait 14 days for the rewards to be applied to your account
* Buy the other one, applying that 20% back from the other, off the price of
this second game …or don’t, I get tired of the Epic-is-shit-hate comments and
DM’s I get off and on when I cover their news.
---------------------------------------------------------- # Delisted from
Steam:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/904c219c-29fd-482f-8333-ac5b5a11590f.png]
Steam is delisting Warhammer 40,000: Armageddon and Sanctus Reach on May 19th.
Delistings are never good news, for anyone. If you want to pick them up on Steam
you can get them at the best price I’ve found via Fanatical: Here with this link
[https://www.fanatical.com/en/pick-and-mix/build-your-own-bundle-warhammer-40-000-battles]
But you can also buy them on GOG: * Sanctus Reach is -80% off on GOG with this
link [https://www.gog.com/game/warhammer_40000_sanctus_reach] * Armageddon is
-70% off on GOG with this link
[https://www.gog.com/en/game/warhammer_40000_sanctus_reach]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Stellar Blade:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d9d19762-e148-4914-aac8-755a2e4d0d58.jpeg]
Stellar Blade’s coming to PC, but with the typical caveats: * Come with Denuvo
DRM * No support for FSR 4 * Stupid damn PSN region-lock Now, that region lock
is the most obvious offender here, this is a handy graphic which shows you what
countries are unable to buy the game:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/ca5a78f8-e5c8-46d8-9efb-967fe92a7456.jpeg] And
another reminder, this region-lock is in place for gamers in these countries for
all of Sony’s games. You just cannot (legally) buy these games in these
countries. ---------------------------------------------------------- # Quick
News: * Denuvo has been removed from Life is Strange: Double Exposure
[https://steamdb.info/depot/1874001/history/?changeid=M%3A1657712626153146106] *
Capcom has reported eight consecutive years of profits as Monster Hunter Wilds
has hit over 10.1m copies sold
[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/capcom-reports-eighth-consecutive-year-of-record-profits-as-monster-hunter-wilds-sells-101m-copies]
* Heroic Games Launcher support threads are now publicly indexed. From hereon
in, new support threads which are created on Heroic’s Discord server will be
indexed and easily findable with search engines – all thanks to Answer Overflow.
Right now, existing threads are also being indexed
[https://www.answeroverflow.com/c/812703221789097985] * Steam’s monthly ‘top
releases’ chart has gotten a refresh
[https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/500572747038983899?l=english]
- expanded to now include top 50 releases, and historical data waaay back to
2004 * Star Wars: Outlaws has released update 1.6 and the patchnotes for what’s
included are here in the link to UbiSoft’s site
[https://www.ubisoft.com/en-gb/game/star-wars/outlaws/news-updates/6xjEjWMQplZquUcRmLrKco/title-update-16]
* Xbox insiders get new ways to personalize their home screen. Not for everyone
yet, but this looks promising since the home screen is covered by giant tiles
(and
ads)(https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/05/16/xbox-insiders-get-new-ways-to-personalize-home/
[https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2025/05/16/xbox-insiders-get-new-ways-to-personalize-home/])
* Epic Games has updated their search to have a new look
[https://i.redd.it/xszw37p7061f1.png], which while not the most news-worthy of
things, for Epic this is rather big news indeed (their news is rare) * Bruno of
Winlator is back, after taking a break due to the outcry when a virus was
discovered in a Winlator build was discovered. Hopefully he sticks around! *
Rainbow 6 Seige X will be on Game Pass Ultimate, day one on release which is
June 10th. * GTA V is continuing to sell 5 million copies every 3 months, and
Red Dead Redemption 2 is now the “best-selling title of the past 7 years in the
US”
[https://www.gamesradar.com/games/grand-theft-auto/as-gta-6-hype-builds-gta-5-is-continuing-to-sell-5-million-copies-every-3-months-and-red-dead-redemption-2-is-now-the-best-selling-title-of-the-past-7-years-in-the-us/]
---------------------------------------------------------- # Games I’m
Recommending: ---------------------------------------------------------- I
thought it might be nice to recommend a couple of games I’ve enjoyed playing
lately! # The Precinct:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/d7a90479-7992-4c5a-a0f6-ed650969f30a.gif]
Game’s launch trailer here on YouTube
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjZVlnMJhRI] > Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule
the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city,
uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible
environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/6f06b4d5-dab2-41da-b4b4-21124403677b.gif] I
wasn’t around for the original GTA games – that isometric view gameplay, but I
did enjoy one done in the same style: Chinatown Wars. I played that on my
(beloved) Nintendo DSi for a work trip some time ago and just LOVED every second
of it. So when I heard about this game, being an almost spiritual successor (I
know, from the perspective of the police) at least in the view and gameplay…I
had to get it. > You are Officer Nick Cordell Jr. As a rookie beat cop fresh out
of the Academy, you’re on the front line of defence for Averno’s citizens. Dive
into a world of thrilling car chases, sandbox crimes, and a healthy dose of
1980s noir as you protect the populace and solve the mystery of your father’s
murder in the line of duty.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/e0bfea07-6a9d-4a4f-9c7c-e6d476af3f4f.gif] The
game looks beautiful and if you’re on handheld it even has its own dedicated
Steam Deck settings preset, which runs wonderfully. I’ve run into plenty of
bugs, but they’re honestly the smallest things – nothing really impedes my fun
or gameplay. For an indie game, this one is really fun. The neo-noir 1980s
setting and visuals looks utterly beautiful on the Steam Deck’s OLED, and on a
desktop PC it really shines. It needs patches, it’s quite basic, and I suppose
it’s not a must-play by any means…I think its more the novelty of the
hard-boiled detective voice over and the neon soaked streets. Its no
masterpiece, but I do know I’m having fun. I’d say worth it after patches and on
a good sale.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/9118c2e3-db55-4d74-b17e-cea1b12c8549.gif] Now
go and leave angry comments down below at how little this is actually like GTA –
I know you want to.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/652ff671-1f8e-4758-844c-2b306ef900aa.jpeg]
----------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------- # RUINER
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/983a59ee-42d1-469b-936e-7c50b306b204.png]
You’ve probably played this, and I’d even say a good portion of readers here
might even have it (knowingly, or not – looking at you Humble Bundle
collectors!), but no matter what I can’t recommend Ruiner enough. If you’re
anything like me and love the setting of cyberpunk as a genre, then this one’s
for you.
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/081ad246-c14a-4c38-8008-04a2ad47b84c.png] An
action-shooter developed by indie devs Reikon Games. Set in the dystopian
metropolis of Rengkok, you play as a masked protagonist controlled by a hacker
(who calls you ‘puppy’), seeking vengeance against a corrupt corporate overlord.
The game features brutal, fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons and
cybernetic abilities, all set to an amazing synthwave soundtrack. Seriously,
this album is so good you’ll want to buy the physical vinyl record they released
of it:
[https://lemmy.world/pictrs/image/2e4e6c5f-ef3e-4c6d-a8d9-c19bcea8e078.webp] The
typical inky black endless-night with crazy neon visuals, and an great tech-noir
[https://bavatuesdays.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/terminator-tech-noir-bar-1024x591.png]
narrative, Ruiner is a massive recommendation by me. It’s also dead-cheap almost
all of the time, on Steam and on places like Humble and Fanatical. Now go get
‘em, Puppy. ---------------------------------------------------------- # That’s
the end! ---------------------------------------------------------- I think this
is all that caught my eye (okay, that’s a lie, but this has really grown in word
count and I’m sure 50% of you have exited the post in disgust at how rambling
its ended up being), and as ever and always - I hope you’ve enjoyed what I’ve
shared! I’m always open to hearing what you think of these, any ideas or
thoughts - they are just all kinda for you, no matter how you look at things.
Some points have been made like: * These are too long, can you just post each
‘point’ separately? - No, sorry, I just love writing them in this format. I know
what you’re saying (they seem to be getting longer and longer), but the format
stays! * You need a dedicated website for these! - In one regard I agree, and I
am planning on it, but no matter what on that front, these will be posted first
(who knows, maybe forever) on Lemmy - it’s my contribution to the FOSS scene
…but if you’ve an idea or thoughts, do speak up! Any mistakes, be they a
forgotten link or poor formatting (or just plain wrong opinions of mine!) are
entirely my own - this fact never changes :)
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