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Tuesday 6-5-18: Vampyr Released, Fallout 76 Release Date Rumor, and App Store Free Trials

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On June 5, 2018

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Second day in a row that I’m being a responsible adult. Here’s the news.

  • Vampyr Released
  • Fallout 76 Release Date Rumor
  • App Store Free Trials
Vampyr


If you’ve been reading regularly, you’ve likely seen the name Vampyr a few times. This is dark victorian RPG is developed by DONTNOD Entertainment, the developers of Life is Strange. You play the role of a doctor trying to treat a plague-ridden London, while also dealing with your own vampirism. It released today for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Fallout 76?


According to a short-lived listing by Amazon, the pre-order pages for Fallout 76 lists the game as releasing on July 31, 2018. The date has since been changed to December 31, 2019. Can it be trusted? An inside source has said that the game is coming “sooner than you think.” But at the same time, Bethesda has a history of using earlier-than-true placeholder dates. Wolfenstein 2 and The Evil Within 2 had listed for June of their respective years, yet they didn’t release until October. To be honest, its the secret source saying it’s coming soon that makes me think this one might be true.

App Store Free Trials


The Apple App Store for mobile devices has updated their guidelines, which adds a few “free trial” feature.

“Non-subscription apps may offer a free time-based trial period before presenting a full unlock option by setting up a Non-Consumable IAP item at Price Tier 0 that follows the naming convention: ’14-day Trial’,” the guidelines read.

This isn’t exactly gaming worthy, perhaps. But I don’t have much to report right now. Expect to see this new model present in future apps.

That’s all for today. Expect an announcement tomorrow regarding site content. Also, there will be the normal news tomorrow. Check-in for both of those things. Otherwise, have a great day!

thelizardrock daily news tuesday

Tuesday 5-29-18: PUBG Sues Fortnite, Denuvo Vampyr, Battlepacks 5

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On May 29, 2018

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It’s been a long week, and it’s only Tuesday. Here’s the news.

  • PUBG Sues Fortnite
  • Vampyr is Denuvo Free
  • Battlefield 5 Says “No More Battlepacks”
Legal Royale


The Korean Times recently reported that PUBG Corp., a division of Korean developer Bluehole, filed an injunction, alleging copyright infringement, with the Seoul Central District Court against Epic Games Korea over the similarities between PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite: Battle Royale. PUBG has a tendency to be sue-happy, and Fortnite is one of many, many battle royale games. To me, this seems like a greater stretch than they can hope for.

Denuvo Slayer


The highly anticipated RPG by the developers of Life is Strange is growing ever closer to launch. When asked about whether the game uses Denuvo, an infamous DRM software installation, the Vampyr Twitter responded confirming that they will not be. This is good to hear.

Battlepacks


There’s been talk going around about how Battlefield 5 says it won’t have randomized loot boxes. Given the history of EA, many people, myself included, don’t trust them. When questioned, the Battlefield Twitter stated that “There are no more Battlepacks. Instead, players will be able to choose their rewards directly or through rank up events.” While I’m happy the loot box idea is being forgotten, I remain cautious just the same.

That’s all for today, thanks for reading. Tune in tomorrow for more news. Otherwise, have a great day!

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Friday 5-11-18: Crash Early, Vampyr Specs, Sea of Thieves

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On May 11, 2018

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Whoowee what a week. I’m keeping on that grind. Here’s the news.

Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy to Launch Early
Vampyr’s Recommended Specs
Sea of Thieves Update

Premature eCrashulation


In a blog post by Activision, the publisher announced that the Xbox One/Switch/PC port of the Crash Bandicoot remaster will no longer be releasing on July 10, but on June 29 instead. That’s a solid two weeks early. So that’s cool.

Vampyr Specs


The highly anticipated RPG from DONTNOD Entertainment, the creators of Life is Strange, is edging ever closer to launch. NVIDIA recently announced the necessary specs for various quality settings and resolutions, and its a touch steep. The minimum system specs call for a GeForce 1050 GPU and an i3-2130 CPU. You’ll essentially need the latest models of both hardware parts if you want 4k 60FPS. I hope your PCs are up to the task. For a full spec list, you can visit the blog post.

Sea of Thieves Update


The developers continue to work at improving the seafaring pirate game. In a recent Dev update, they tell the players about some incoming changes. It starts with the reassurance that the upcoming DLC is going well. Then it goes into what to expect soon. Changes include the ability to share bananas, planks, and other items, adjusted cosmetic items, and hidden Gamertags when underwater. They wanted to add the ability to invite strangers to you crew mid game, but the technicalities of such have slown them down.

Thank you, everyone. Your viewership is always appreciated. We have a new episode of The Cozy Co-op Podcast up, it’s about Mega Man. Tune in Monday for the next news post. Otherwise, have a great weekend.

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Wednesday 2-14-18: Gameplay Footage and Pro Gamer Girls

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On February 14, 2018

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Its Wednesday and I can’t think of any flavor text. Here’s the news.

  • Gameplay Footage of Vampyr
  • Gameplay Footage of The Call of Cthulhu
  • Overwatch League Signs First Female Player
Vampyr Gameplay


Dontnod Entertainment is best known for Life is Strange, now their dipping their toes into a dark RPG called Vampyr. In this game, you play a doctor in 1918 London who has recently been stricken with vampirism. Use your newfound powers to help, or take advantage of, the town’s citizens. The news here is that video footage of gameplay has recently been released. Check it out for yourself. It certainly looks interesting.

The Call of Cthulhu Gameplay


There’s a 2018 remake of the famous 1981 first-person RPG, The Call of Cthulhu. In this game, you’re a private investigator who, while investigating a murder, discover the inevitable coming of the Old One, Cthulhu. From the same source as above, gameplay footage has been released. I’m especially excited for this game.

Overwatch League’s First Female Participant


Kim “Geguri” Se-Yeon has recently been signed onto Overwatch League team Shanghai Dragons. The team had a very poor start this season, and are hoping to improve their performance for the next stage with a number of new players. eSports being as male-dominant as it is, its good to see more women getting involved. I’m told she plays an amazing Zarya.

Today was 66% gameplay videos, not that I’m complaining. I’ve got a new editorial coming soon. Check back tomorrow for the next day of news and new accessories. Otherwise, have a great night!

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