The Epic First Run programme allows developers of any size to claim 100% of revenue if they agree to make their game exclusive on the Epic Games Store for six months....
The candid reviews of the new rules, which went into effect Monday, even included mockery from Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who joked to reporters that she planned to “wear a bikini” on Tuesday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has told a right-wing radio host that there’s only one tool the state isn’t using to stop migrants from crossing the border into Texas: gun violence, because it would prompt a response from the pesky federal government....
The top post at the online forum TheDonald on Wednesday morning was titled “Fuck Mike Pence. 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻.” And chilling calls for violence against the former vice president were rising to the top of the comments thread....
A video which features Ron DeSantis that includes a symbol often associated with neo-Nazi groups has been met with outrage after it was allegedly retweeted by his campaign team.
According to SAG AFTRA, the deal will “enable Replica to engage SAG-AFTRA members under a fair, ethical agreement to safely create and license a digital replica of their voice. Licensed voices can be used in video game development and other interactive media projects from pre-production to final release.”...
A key witness against former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case recanted previous false testimony and provided new information implicating the defendants after he switched lawyers, special counsel Jack Smith’s office said in a new court filing....
Epic Games Store is offering developers 100% of revenue for six months of exclusivity (www.videogameschronicle.com)
The Epic First Run programme allows developers of any size to claim 100% of revenue if they agree to make their game exclusive on the Epic Games Store for six months....
‘I plan to wear a bikini’: Senate Republicans mock changes to dress code (www.nbcnews.com)
The candid reviews of the new rules, which went into effect Monday, even included mockery from Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, who joked to reporters that she planned to “wear a bikini” on Tuesday.
Texas Tech DB Tyler Owens says he doesn't believe in space (www.usatoday.com)
Abbott: Texas Would Shoot Migrants, But Biden “Would Charge Us With Murder” (www.motherjones.com)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has told a right-wing radio host that there’s only one tool the state isn’t using to stop migrants from crossing the border into Texas: gun violence, because it would prompt a response from the pesky federal government....
Police find a second sex video of Moms for Liberty co-founder (www.dailykos.com)
Baldur’s Gate 3 boss says gamers don’t want mass subscriptions (www.pcgamesn.com)
Always good to see someone in the industry push back on all of these shitty tactics the AAA publishers want to push.
Diablo 4's new mount costs more than the actual game (www.pcgamesn.com)
And have we come full circle to god damn horse armor.
Trump Extremists Make New Calls to Hang Mike Pence: 'Watch His Toes Dangle' (www.rollingstone.com)
The top post at the online forum TheDonald on Wednesday morning was titled “Fuck Mike Pence. 🖕🏻🖕🏻🖕🏻.” And chilling calls for violence against the former vice president were rising to the top of the comments thread....
Helldivers 2 now delisted in 177 countries (steamdb.info)
Looks like Arrowhead might be moving forward with PSN despite “internal discussions”.
One month after launch, Star Wars Battlefront is below 100 players (www.pcgamesn.com)
Outrage as DeSantis Staffer 'Retweets' Nazi Symbol Video: 'Disgusting' (www.newsweek.com)
A video which features Ron DeSantis that includes a symbol often associated with neo-Nazi groups has been met with outrage after it was allegedly retweeted by his campaign team.
The upcoming Crazy Taxi reboot is a triple-A game, according to Sega (www.videogameschronicle.com)
No Sega, a remake of a, admittedly great, nearly 25 year old game is not a triple A game but does make you sound like a quadruple A-hole.
Ubisoft CEO defends Skull and Bones’ $70 price despite its live service leanings, calls it ‘quadruple-A’ (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered has a warning about racial and ethnic stereotypes (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Video game actors speak out after union announces AI voice deal (www.videogameschronicle.com)
According to SAG AFTRA, the deal will “enable Replica to engage SAG-AFTRA members under a fair, ethical agreement to safely create and license a digital replica of their voice. Licensed voices can be used in video game development and other interactive media projects from pre-production to final release.”...
Sen Dianne Feinstein appears confused at meeting (www.independent.co.uk)
Tekken 8 players divided as devs add “Tekken Shop” with microtransactions (www.dexerto.com)
I guess this is probably going to be the new shitty norm with bait and switch for reviews then nickel and dime afterwards.
It costs $100 to unlock all of Street Fighter 6’s TMNT content (www.videogameschronicle.com)
Capcom announced on Monday that the game would be getting a TMNT crossover, which would include new costumes, accessories, emotes, stamps and more....
A key witness in the Trump classified docs case changed his testimony after switching lawyers, special counsel says (www.nbcnews.com)
A key witness against former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case recanted previous false testimony and provided new information implicating the defendants after he switched lawyers, special counsel Jack Smith’s office said in a new court filing....
Blizzard Locks Overwatch 2’s Hotly Anticipated Diablo 4 Skins Behind $40 Bundle, Sparking Backlash (www.ign.com)
Nintendo says latest Zelda was pirated 1 million times pre-release as it sues Yuzu emulator creator (www.videogameschronicle.com)
And the damn thing still broke sales records with 18 million copies sold....
Republican House Speaker McCarthy faces ouster threat for avoiding shutdown (www.reuters.com)
House GOP memo blasts Whitmer’s paid family leave proposal as ‘summer break for adults’ (michiganadvance.com)
Just a reminder that Republicans are just horrible people.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy (www.politico.com)