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06.04.2023 / 13:03

‘Life By You’ cut “unfortunate” deaths due to COVID

Paradox has revealed that Life By You will not feature deaths by illness or other “unfortunate means”.Set to launch in Early Access on September 12, Life By You will see strategy titan Paradox Interactive take on The Sims with its own life simulator.However, while sickness is a feature in EA‘s Sims series, Paradox didn’t want Life By You players to lose their characters due to illness.Speaking to GLHF, Paradox Tectonic head Rod Humble – ex-producer for The Sims – revealed that illness or “unfortunate means” will not be able to kill characters in Life By You.“We actually removed all of that due to COVID,” shared Humble. “So we had the idea of sickness and death by unfortunate means, but it just didn’t really sit right.

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‘League Of Legends” CaptainFlowers turns down Worlds 2021 to focus on mental health

League Of Legends caster Clayton ‘CaptainFlowers’ Raines has announced that he has chosen not to attend Worlds 2021, explaining that he needs the time to recharge and focus on his mental health.Earlier today (September 6), Raines used Twitter to share that he has made the decision to step back from Worlds 2021 – the biggest League Of Legends tournament held every year – due to issues he has been struggling with for several years.In a longer post, Raines clarified that Riot “wanted me on the show”, but explained that his physical and mental health are currently “a long way from where I’d like them to be” and the intensity of Worlds can make this even harder to manage.I will not be doing Worlds 2021.Read: https://t.co/Kn1eeFvHob— Clayton

‘GTA: Underground’ mod closes down over “imminent danger” to finance and mental health

GTA: Underground have removed all download links to the expansive title-connecting mod, following other high-profile Rockstar mods that have been removed in recent weeks.In a video titled The End, the team behind popular mod GTA: Underground has announced that development has ceased and all download links have been removed.

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New Brunswick leadership approval higher than before COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic.A report by Narrative Research says 72 per cent of respondents are satisfied with the government led by Premier Blaine Higgs, who was re-elected in September.The rates are steady compared to pre-election satisfaction, at 76 per cent in August, but saw an increase throughout the pandemic. In February, before there was a coronavirus outbreak in the province, the Tories had a 48-per cent satisfaction rate.

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Torn Banner Studios delays ‘Chivalry 2’ to 2021 due to coronavirus

Chivalry 2, Torn Banner Studios’ anticipated medieval-themed hack and slash game, has been delayed to 2021 due to developmental challenges from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.The studio revaled the delay via a blogpost, saying that the game will now launch in 2021 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X simultaneously.

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Blaine Higgs admits New Brunswick opted out of federal bailout funding for transit

COVID-19 pandemic, before the details of the agreement were finalized.In Thursday’s statement, Higgs admitted the province opted out of the transit category in the funding agreement because “it was designed for large urban areas with significant transit infrastructure.”This was the first time Higgs backtracked previous claims that the funding was designed for capital infrastructure, not specifically transit.

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‘Destiny 2: Beyond Light’ expansion delayed due to coronavirus

Bungie has announced that the Destiny 2: Beyond Light expansion has been delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.In an update on Bungie’s official website, the team has announced that the upcoming expansion will now release on November 10 instead of September 22.Since the pandemic started many developers have been forced to work from home, and Bungie’s delay is to ensure the expansion is complete while coping with the challenges faced.Destiny 2 is currently hosting Season Of Arrivals and to bridge the gap between now and the delayed release date, the season will be extended to November 10.The developer has promised it will share more information on Beyond Light over the coming weeks and detail what’s in store for Season Of Arrivals

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‘Remothered: Broken Porcelain’ has been delayed due to coronavirus

Remothered: Broken Porcelain has been delayed till October to “accommodate unanticipated longer timeframes”.Publisher Modus Games announced the news via a blog post on its website, detailing the company’s decision to postpone the game’s release. The statement addresses the previously announced release date of August 25, and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.“After much consideration, we have reached a decision with Darril Arts and Stormind Games to delay Remothered: Broken Porcelain’s release to October 20th this year,” the statement reads.

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‘Mafia: Definitive Edition’ has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Mafia has been delayed due to the challenges posed from the ongoing coronavirus crisis.“Finalizing everything in time for that launch date has become increasingly challenging due to the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic,” developer Hangar 13 and publisher 2K Games addressed in a statement. “The last thing we want to do is compromise the quality of the experience”.“From the beginning, this has been a passion project for us.

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‘Path Of Exile 2’ beta delayed to 2021 due to coronavirus

Grinding Gear Games has announced that the beta release of Path Of Exile 2 will only launch next year, citing coronavirus-related delays.In a new forum post, the developer shot down the possibility of a 2020 beta, which was first mentioned when they announced Path Of Exile 2 in 2019. “This is definitely not happening this year, due to significant schedule delays due to the pandemic,” the post read.

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‘League Of Legends’ releases medical-themed skins for COVID-19 relief

Riot Games has announced that its latest coronavirus relief charity fundraiser in League Of Legends will include medical-themed character skins.Riot Games has created special League Of Legends skins and chromas, which are purchasable in the League Client, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going straight to the Riot Games Social Impact Fund to provide COVID-19 relief.Check out the announcement video below.Three characters, Akali, Shen, and Kennen, have been given new cosmetic updates that pay tribute to frontline doctors and nurses. Akali’s skin is that of a nurse, Shen’s is a surgeon and Kennen’s is a doctor of medicine.The skins are available along with various icons, emotes and other cosmetic upgrades.

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‘Doom Eternal’ adds new Battlemode map and event with Update 2

Bethesda Softworks and id Software have released Update 2 for Doom Eternal, which introduces several major additions.The content update, which is now live across all of its available platforms, brings with it a new Battlemode map, a mini-event, a list of quality of life improvements and bug fixes. More Empowered Demons have also been added into the game.The new Battlemode map, titled Torment, is described by Bethesda as: “The UAC fled this outpost after the Slayer prevented Hell’s invasion of Earth.

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Patch 1.02 for ‘Valorant’ is live, ranked mode pushed back

Riot Games has officially released patch 1.02 for Valorant, and with it comes some major in-game changes and fixes.The biggest change of the patch was supposed to be the much-anticipated reintroduction of ranked mode, but that has been pushed back due to a game-breaking bug. Game director Joe Ziegler noted that the issue causes players to “every once in a while spawn in the opposing team’s spawn point.”“We are actively trying to fix this and get it out as fast as possible, but will not turn on competitive until it is fixed,” he added.

EA Sports’ ‘Madden NFL 21’ will update player stats in “real-time”

EA Sports’ Madden NFL 21 will feature a host of new technological advancements when it launches this August, including “real-time” updates.EA chief studios officer Laura Miele revealed the upcoming game will not only feature a graphical update, as is expected with a next-gen shift, but also using the improved CPU speeds and memory to “bring a lot more detail to life”.“As an example, in Madden we will be using the NFL’s next gen stats so every athlete in the game will play how they do in real life, with the data being updated in real-time,” she said during an interview with GamesIndustry.biz.Madden’s player ratings have long been a major aspect of the games, with every athlete having their ratings updated periodically after major games in

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New ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ footage previews reworked combat system

Larian Studios has released its second gameplay demonstration of Baldur’s Gate III.The nearly 90-minute presentation made its debut at this year’s D&D Live event on June 18, and featured Larian Studios founder Swen Vincke playing as a level three elf wizard. It includes a number of changes, improvements and new features since the game’s last demonstration at PAX East 2020.Watch the full playthrough below.The most notable change for Baldur’s Gate III is its reworked combat system.

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Watch brand new ‘Star Wars Squadrons’ gameplay

Electronic Arts (EA) has given fans their first look at Star Wars Squadrons during its EA Play Live show.The gameplay provided insight into both the single-player and multiplayer components that Star Wars Squadrons will bring to its release. The game is based around space combat and players will be able to man the cockpits of X-Wings, TIE Fighters and many other iconic ships from the Star Wars universe.Check out the gameplay debut below: Single-player mode will allow players to join the ranks of either the New Republic or the Empire in first-person starfighter combat.Ships will be categorised into various classes.

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‘Trial By Felfire’ solo adventure for ‘Hearthstone’ is now live

Blizzard Entertainment has released a new five-chapter solo adventure for Hearthstone, titled ‘Trial By Felfire’, the latest event in its Felfire Festival line-up.‘Trial By Felfire’ is a story-driven campaign that will allow players assume the role of night elf Aranna Starseeker, who teams up with Demon Hunter Illidan Stormrage to fight the Rusted Legion.Check out the trailer below.The Rusted Legion is a new incarnation of the Burning Legion from the Warcraft franchise. It is led by the Warlock Mecha-Jaraxxus, who has used metal implants and technology to create a new army of demons.By completing the solo adventure, players will be rewarded with a new card back.

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‘Valorant’ ranked mode out “some time next week”, Riot says

Riot Games’ latest FPS, Valorant, is likely to return soon, according to one of its developers.Earlier today (June 16), Valorant game director Joe Ziegler took to Twitter to tease the future reintroduction of Ranked mode. “To answer the biggest question: rated (competitive mode) will likely be out some time next week,” he wrote.“We’re spending this week putting together that release and making sure it is good,” Ziegler continued, before adding in a separate tweet that the company is also working on a bug fix for players missing the run/walk toggle.Check Ziegler’s tweet below.Hey everyone, It's been hectic, so I haven't had a lot of time to post.

‘Baldur’s Gate III’ to enter early access as soon as August

Baldur’s Gate III could enter early access as soon as this August.Swen Vincke, the head of Larian Studios, announced the planned early access release window during the Guerrilla Collective presentation on Saturday (June 13). However, he also cautioned that the date is just a possibility as the studio’s working-from-home environment – due to the COVID-19 pandemic – has affected development and “wasn’t necessarily the easiest thing in the world”.Vincke added that the studio has “managed to make a lot of progress since [players] last saw the game at PAX East”.

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‘The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope’ has been delayed

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope has been delayed until Autumn due as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Supermassive Games released a statement on its official Twitter today (June 11) from company CEO, Pete Samuels, to explain the situation.“Since the COVID-19 crisis hit in March, Supermassive Games has had our 200 strong team working from home,” Samuels says in the statement. “It rests with me to make the unfortunate announcement that Little Hope will be delayed past the summer release already announced, now targeting Fall 2020.”You can read the full announcement below.A Little Hope update.

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Riot Games nerfs Sage again in new ‘Valorant’ patch

Riot Games has released patch 1.01 for its recently released tactical FPS, Valorant.The biggest change this time around is another nerf for the agent Sage, whose cast range for her Barrier Orb ability has been reduced by half. “The 20m cast range was allowing Sage to aggressively take control of neutral territory in a way that was inappropriate for her role in Valorant,” Riot explained.

PC Gaming Show set to showcase over 50 games

PC Gamer’s ‘PC Gaming Show’ on June 13 is set to deliver over 50 games through world-exclusive trailers, gameplay reveals and interviews for upcoming PC games.The show is set to start 7pm (BST) and is bringing with it multiple developers to make announcements on the projects they have been working on.Editor-in-chief of PC Gamer, Evan Lahti, has said that with this conference the company “still wanted to deliver on the spectacle and level of production that gamers expect from gaming press conferences.” Before going on to say that it’s “not going to just show people a two-hour Zoom call with some video games in it.

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GAME to begin re-opening stores from June 15

GAME have today announced that they will begin welcoming customers starting June 15.The company announced their plans in an email to customers, outlining the COVID-19 safety precautions they’ll be implementing to ensure a safe shopping experience.Stores were originally ordered to close on March 23 in accordance to government guidelines which outlined all non-essential businesses must close in an attempt to stop the spread of COVID-19.At the time, a message on the company’s website stated: “The safety of our customers and colleague is paramount, so we have temporarily closed our stores.”The UK government has since announced that non-essential shops could begin re-opening on June 15, which the company intends to do, starting in England and

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Choices in ‘Wasteland 3’ will “ripple through long periods of time”

Developers say that “the world is always watching you”

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‘Baldur’s Gate III’: all you need to know about the release date, plot, news and more

After 20 long years, it's time to head back to the Forgotten Realms

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Riot Games reveals new ‘Valorant’ agent, Reyna

She’s a high-risk, high-reward agent.

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Larian Studios drops ‘Baldur’s Gate III’ teaser, more to come later this month

The first announcement will be at the Guerilla Collective

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‘Fast & Furious Crossroads’ receives new release date, gameplay trailer

The game was originally set for a May release

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New ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ gameplay to be showcased in June

The War Table live stream will also showcase trailers, co-op play and story missions

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BlizzCon 2020 has been cancelled due to coronavirus

An online event is being targeted for early 2021

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Frogwares officially announces ‘Sherlock Holmes: Chapter One’

It’s the prequel to their long-running ‘Sherlock Holmes’ series

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Square Enix launches monthly ‘Outriders’ broadcast in lead up to its launch

The first broadcast takes place this week

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‘Kerbal Space Program 2’ delayed due to coronavirus challenges

The game was originally slated for release this March

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EA Play Live 2020: how to watch, news, updates and everything you need to know

Clear your schedule for one of the biggest game showcases ever

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Henry Cavill is a playable character in new ‘Total War: Warhammer 2’ DLC

Meet Cavill, Loremaster of Hoeth

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BioWare confirms ‘Anthem’ overhaul will be a long process

The developing team is “going back to the drawing board”

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Microsoft announces new virtual ‘Halo’ tournament

The tournament is open to both amateur and professional players

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Square Enix’s new bundle features 54 games for under USD $40

Including franchises such as ‘Tom Raider’, ‘Just Cause’ and ‘Deus Ex’

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First major ‘Doom Eternal’ update will introduce Empowered Demons

Changes are also being made to Battlemode and the single-player campaign

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Microsoft’s new Xbox 20/20 monthly event will showcase the future of Xbox

The first event takes place later today, and will feature sneak peaks of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla

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Activision confirms new ‘Call Of Duty’ game is on track to release this year

Two other Activision games are also in development

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