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Artist: Slaine
Producer: Louis Bell
Album: The King of Everything Else
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There's nothing wrong with a little recreational drug use, but let's be real: people who overindulge in narcotics soon become shifty, erratic and generally unpleasant to be around. On his next LP's latest single, premiered earlier today via 2DopeBoyz, Slaine lets the world know exactly how much Dopeheads piss him off. Over Louis Bell's grimy street boardwork, the La Coka Nostra frontman brushes aside those who'd accuse him of lacking empathy, spitting, "It used to make me sad but now it makes me sick / Cause everywhere I go I got these cowards on my d**k." Underground vet Jaysaun echoes the headliner's sentiments in an irreverent guest 16. Feeling it? Then be sure to cop The King of Everything Else, when it drops via Suburban Noize on August 19.
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End-stage Renal Disease
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What is going on in the body?
- glomerulonephritis, which is swelling and scarring of the filtering part of the kidneys
- polycystic kidneys, an inherited disorder in which cysts enlarge the kidney and cause eventual failure eof their function.
- interstitial kidney disease
- obstructive uropathy, or a blockage in the urinary system
- systemic lupus erythematosus or other similar autoimmune disesaes, in which there is long-term inflammation of joints, skin, and other organs including kidneys.
- multiple myeloma, a cancer of the bone marrow
What are the causes and risks of the disease?
- older persons
- African-Americans
- those with a family history of CKD especially polycystic disease
- Latinos especially from type 2 diabetes
- Native Americans, especially from type 2 diabetes.
What can be done to prevent the disease?
How is the disease diagnosed?
Long Term Effects
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
- high blood pressure
- a significantly high risk of heart disease and heart attacks.
- swelling called edema, because the body is unable to get rid of extra fluid
- electrolyte or mineral abnormalities, especially a high potassium, low calcium, and elevated phosphorus
- anemia, a low level of red blood cells that carry oxygen
- malnutrition (especially of proteins and calories)
- increased risk of infections
- menstrual problems
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Philadelphia is already said to be close to a two-year deal to keep Jose Contreras, but the Phillies could view Takahashi as the left-handed replacement for J.C. Romero, whose $4.5 million option for 2011 was declined last week.
Takahashi split his rookie season between the bullpen and rotation but had most of his success as a reliever, going 6-2 with a 2.04 ERA in 41 relief outings compared to 4-4 with a 5.01 ERA in 12 starts.
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Flu season puts businesses, workers in a bind
The flu season that has struck early and hard across the U.S. is putting businesses and employees alike in a bind. In this shaky economy, many Americans are reluctant to call in sick, something that can backfire for their employers.
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WASHINGTON — Nearly half the 70 employees at a Ford dealership in Clarksville, Ind., have been out sick at some point in the past month. It didn't have to be that way, the boss says.
"If people had stayed home in the first place, a lot of times that spread wouldn't have happened," says Marty Book, a vice president at Carriage Ford. "But people really want to get out and do their jobs, and sometimes that's a detriment."
The flu season that has struck early and hard across the U.S. is putting businesses and employees alike in a bind. In this shaky economy, many Americans are reluctant to call in sick, something that can backfire for their employers.
Flu was widespread in 47 states last week, up from 41 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. The only states without widespread flu were California, Mississippi and Hawaii. And the main strain of the virus circulating tends to make people sicker than usual.
Blake Fleetwood, president of Cook Travel in New York, says his agency is operating with less than 40 percent of its full-time staff because of the flu and other ailments.
He says the flu is also taking its toll on business as customers cancel their travel plans: "People are getting the flu and they're reduced to a shriveling little mess and don't feel like going anywhere."
Many workers go to the office even when they're sick because they are worried about losing their jobs, says John Challenger, CEO of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, an employer consulting firm. Other employees report for work out of financial necessity, since roughly 40 percent of U.S. workers don't get paid if they are out sick. Some simply have a strong work ethic and feel obligated to show up.
Flu season typically costs employers $10.4 billion for hospitalization and doctor's office visits, according to the CDC. That does not include costs of lost productivity.
At Carriage Ford, Book says the company plans to make flu shots mandatory for all employees.
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LG G3 Camera Review: Killer 'Laser Autofocus Sensor', 'Dual-Tone' Flash and 'Selfie' Mode
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The South Korean company LG released its flagship smartphone, the LG G3, on May 27, 2014. This handset is already getting rave reviews across the globe and it is slated to give tough competition to the top smartphones ruling the market.
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The salient features include a 5.5 inches screen with 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (Quad HD) resolution. The handset is powered by a quad-core Krait 400 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801) processor, clocked at 2.5 GHz with 2 GB of RAM. In addition, this phone comes with 16 GB and 32 GB of internal storage and it supports microSD card for further expansion up to 128 GB. Other specifications include Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery, and Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS.
Details on the much-touted 'camera unit' of the recently released LG G3.
The LG G3 houses a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2.1 megapixel front-facing camera.
The unique selling point of LG's rear-facing camera is its 'laser autofocus sensor' also being called as 'laser emitter' by several publications. LG has apparently taken a cue from the 'robot vacuum cleaners' that uses a similar mechanism to navigate through a dark room.
Similar to the HTC's 'Duo camera' technology introduced in HTC One (M8), G3 uses an additional optical system to speed up the camera's focus capabilities. As Gizmodo points out, this technology is not new, but it is getting prominent now because of introducing this mechanism in smartphones.
The company LG is following the trend set by many other smartphones by introducing the dual-LED (dual tone) flash in their flagship G3. This dual flash combines various colour LED beams for more natural look.
As Slash Gear puts it, when a photo was captured by LG G3 in a dark room; the 'laser emitter' mechanism allows the LG G3 camera to locate objects even in the dark. In specific, this mechanism helps the camera to not bank on the available light in order to focus an area or an object.
Therefore, this laser emitter is definitely a stand-out feature of the new LG G3 that trumps many other top-selling smartphones' camera performance especially in the dark.
The company claims that the laser autofocus sensor mechanism is very quick as it takes only 0.276 seconds to focus. In addition, the camera also features simultaneous video and image recording, optical image stabilization, geo tagging, face detection, and HDR. It is worth mentioning that, the 'Touch & Shoot' UI cuts down the focusing and capturing image to a single step. That translates to capturing images when the user touches the area to focus.
The front-facing camera features a 'selfie' mode, which apparently sets the timer on, when the user moves the hands in front of the camera, according to NDTV.
The quality of video captured by LG G3, with the help of both the rear and front cameras are comparatively good. In addition, the LG G3 can shoot 4K (3,840 x 2,160) videos.
Interested readers can checkout this amazing video on LG G3 Camera from Youtube.
What do you think of the camera unit of LG G3? Will this give tough competition to other flagship smartphones that are selling like hot cakes? Feel free to leave a comment.
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New Ducks defenseman Mathieu Schneider will be out at least four weeks after breaking a bone in the left ankle during his first preseason game with the Stanley Cup champions.
An MRI taken Sunday revealed that Schneider sustained a non-displaced fracture of the ankle Saturday night in Anaheim's 3-2 victory over Los Angeles.
The 38-year-old Schneider, beginning his 20th NHL season, signed a two-year, $11.25-million deal with Anaheim. The Ducks brought him aboard this summer as insurance in case captain Scott Niedermayer decides to retire.
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A Dutch Jesuit priest who had opted to remain in the besieged Syrian city of Homs, Fr Frans van der Lugt, was shot dead this morning.
A masked gunman opened fire on Fr van der Lugt, killing him instantly, according to the Associated Press.
Homs-based priest Assad Nayyef and the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the assailant shot to death Fr van der Lugt inside a monastery in the city's Bustan al-Diwan neighbourhood.
The motives for the attack were not immediately known.
Syrian Jesuit Fr Ziad Hilal, 40, described Fr van der Lugt as "a ray of joy and hope to all those trapped in the Old City".
He added that it was not possible to reach the Old City to recover Fr van der Lugt's corpse.
Yesterday at least 29 Syrian rebels including two field commanders were killed when a vehicle exploded in Homs at a market near a police base, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, adding that the death toll was expected to rise.
Fr van der Lugt, who had lived in Syria for almost 50 years, had championed the plight of people still trapped in Homs. A few months ago he said: "As long as there is one person from our community left here, I will stay with them."
In February UN and Red Crescent workers evacuated more than 1,300 civilians from the Old City during a temporary truce that accompanied peace talks in Geneva between government and opposition representatives.
Fr Hilal told the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the aid workers had been urgently required to leave Homs and go to another city before finishing the evacuations.
"Fr Frans and the remaining 20-25 Christians in the city did not manage to leave in time," he said.
In January in a video posted on Youtube Fr van der Lugt had warned that the Muslims and Christians trapped in Homs were facing severe shortages of food and medicine. "There is nothing to eat. There is nothing worse than to see people in the streets looking for something to eat for their children." He added: "There are so many people here that need operations and or specialist medical treatment but have to wait a long time, and are forced to go through immense suffering."
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Chief Wiggum has been an awesome supporting character on 'The Simpsons' (Sun., 8PM ET on Fox) for many years now. Granted, he's a totally incompetent cop, but we still love him anyway. And on the latest episode of the show, Wiggum and Homer Simpson become instant best friends. Unfortunately, this leads to danger for the both of them.
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Very few shows have featured New Orleans as its setting, and it's not hard to see why. The list is a mix of critically acclaimed but quickly canceled shows, and critically disemboweled and canceled-just-as-quickly shows.
'Treme,' HBO's new drama from 'The Wire' creator David Simon and 'Wire' writer/producer Eric Overmyer, could break the mold that so many others have tried to crack. Judging from the first episode, their chances are looking good. If 'Treme' goes on to achieve the fame that 'The Wire' has, it won't just have its staff, creators, or even the city to thank for providing such beautiful inspiration.
It will have these other shows to thank for choking on that overcooked beignet for them.
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SKF Solution Factory opens in Birmingham, AlabamaOkt 22
SKF announces the opening of its latest SKF Solution Factory. Located in Birmingham, Alabama, the facility is designed to provide customers with a single point of access to SKF's range of industrial and application knowledge.
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With the new Docol 1700 M, SSAB offers automakers worldwide a new high-strength structural steel for safer, lighter and more fuel-efficient cars with improved environmental performance.
Mr Klesch reveals part of his plans for Tata Steel Europe long product futureOkt 21
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Stadler produces first intercity for Sweden in record one year timeOkt 21
Stadler Rail has handed over the first unit of the altogether 6 FLIRT intercity trains that it produced for the Hong-Kong based private operator MTR Express for operation in Sweden.
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Gamesa has signed an agreement with Ayres Elektrik Üretim A.Ş. that belongs to Kardemir, group of companies specialised in the steel sector, for the supply of 18 MW to the Ovares wind farm being built in the province of Izmir, in western Turkey.
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SKF has signed two agreements with Scania, totalling SEK 360 million, for the supply of wheel bearings and high pressure valve stem seals.
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Hot rolled plate sales in the United States are stable at a moderate level according to MEPS.
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Mr Karl Ulrich Koehler chief of Tata Steel Europe said that steel demand and prices in Europe will rise again after years of falls.


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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2014-10-24T22:00:00Ztag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283013DEALZONhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DEALZONWeekend Deals: Civilization: Beyond Earth and BF4 Premium2014-10-24T22:00:00Z2014-10-24T22:00:00Z
Deals brought to you by the crew at Dealzon. FYI: sales from certain retailers go toward supporting Destructoid. Spot something we didn't see? Let us know in the comments.

4X fans know this already (in fact, they're probably not around to read this), but for those unaware, Civilization: Beyond Earth launched earlier today on the PC. If you're thinking about purchasing the game, the latest deal lets you grab Beyond Earth for up to 25% off. We wrote about the various pre-order sales available earlier in the week as well -- you can read more about them here.

If you own an Xbox One, next Tuesday, October 28 Sunset Overdrive makes its debut after what looked to be positive reception at E3 earlier this year. Pre-ordering gets you the "Day One Edition" with three additional DLCs. In terms of deals, the Microsoft Store will give you a bonus $10 Xbox Gift Card, and if you happen to be an Xbox Live Rewards member, that bonus jumps to $15 in Xbox Rewards points -- not too shabby.

One of the best prices on Battlefield 4 Premium is now live at the Uplay Shop. Yes, you read that correctly. Ubisoft's digital game store is now selling the Origin key for $33.49 - a solid 33% off the usual MSRP. It won't be long before the release of "Final Stand" -- the last of the five included expansions -- so if you're a hardcore BF4 fan, this is worth a look.

Since we're getting closer to Halloween, a few retailers are running promotions on "scary" games. Check the list below for titles like the F.E.A.R. pack for cheap. Finally, there's a neato Humble Flash Bundle currently active which includes one month of Twitch Turbo and reddit gold, along with a week of access to Landmark's private beta.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283006Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanReview: Dreamfall Chapters Book One2014-10-24T21:00:00Z2014-10-24T21:00:00Z
It wasn't surprising to hear that the long-awaited Dreamfall Chapters would be split into separate episodes -- it's in the name, really. Episodic adventure games are well established now, so in my mind, separating a new Dreamfall game into smaller chunks isn't a bad idea.

Book One starts at the end of 2006's Dreamfall: The Longest Journey so if you've been dying to see what happens to Zoë, Kian et al. then you'll be glad to have this story continued. Series newcomers might be left scratching their heads, wondering what's going on. Trouble is, this episode doesn't do much to help you understand what's happening. You're left wanting more.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283005Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreLife is beautiful: Deadly Premonition for PC discounted to $2.492014-10-24T18:00:00Z2014-10-24T18:00:00Z
Word has gotten out about Swery65's cult classic Deadly Premonition in the years since Jim Sterling's memorable review, but there are many people who wrote it off or otherwise missed out. This might help. Rising Star Games has discounted the Director's Cut to $2.49 on Steam.

That's 90 percent off, now through October 27. But hold on a sec. Your results may vary with this PC port as it's known to have technical issues, at least for some players. There are reports of low frame rates and, worse yet, crashes and failures to start. Keep that in mind.

If you aren't willing to risk it, playing on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 remains an option. You just need to get far enough in to look past the rough edges and you'll find an unforgettable game.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283014Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenMore Slugcat gifs? More Slugcat gifs2014-10-24T17:30:00Z2014-10-24T17:30:00Z
What's that? You didn't get enough Rain World gifs this week? What's that? Timmy is trapped in a well, rehabbing from that awkward back spasm in mop up? What's that? Old Man Tim is going to be lights out tonight in his stead? What's that? You want to see pictures of my dog. What's that? You want someone to make a game based on Kevin Costner's Waterworld? What's that? You want me to stop with the rhetorical questions?

How is has the global economy not collapsed under anticipation for this game? Or...wait. What year did this start development?

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 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283003Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiThere are just too many assassins in the new AC Unity TV ad2014-10-24T16:30:00Z2014-10-24T16:30:00Z

The new Assassin's Creed Unity television spot sheds a few tears, but it sheds way more blood. That's what happens when it figuratively rains assassins in the streets, from the roofs, and through the windows. Sometimes it takes a flood to spark a revolution.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282999Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBeating Spelunky on a dance pad is quite the remarkable feat2014-10-24T14:30:00Z2014-10-24T14:30:00Z
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Spelunky players are always finding new and interesting ways to torture themselves. Let's face it -- besting Spelunky's unforgiving randomly generated mazes is an accomplishment unto itself. Learning to do it with your feet is a completely different level of insane dedication.

But, that's what one Twitch streamer did to celebrate getting to 1,000 followers -- he mastered Spelunky's directional controls on a dance pad, and used a controller for the buttons. With the assistance of an early jetpack, he marched right through the game and dropped Olmec to his death.

Not too shabby for something that the majority of players couldn't do with their hands.

Spelunky, Beaten With A Dance Pad Controller [Kotaku]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=283000Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreI'm happy a game like Shelter 2 can exist2014-10-24T14:00:00Z2014-10-24T14:00:00Z

Badgers were cute in Shelter, but I prefer the lynxes of Shelter 2 -- still adorable and higher up on the food chain. This is a survival game in which you begin as a pregnant lynx, a first for the medium, I'm sure. You'll make a den, protect your young, and hunt prey in an open wilderness.

Enough stalling, though -- watch this lovely trailer. Might & Delight's patterned style is best seen in motion. The way the water wobbles at the 0:55 mark caught my attention and that was just one small moment in one short trailer. Imagine what might lurk in the full game.

If I end up getting this, it'll be for the beautiful world.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282984Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowLISA the RPG stuck in Greenlight limbo, releases badass new trailer2014-10-24T12:30:00Z2014-10-24T12:30:00Z

[Disclosure: LISA contains characters based on past and present Destructoid employees.]

I've seen a lot of Kickstarter projects during the last few years. Some make it, some don't. A rare few manage to stick with me, though. These are the ones I'll spot on Steam and think to myself, "Oh yeah! I remember this game from Kickstarter! Wow, has it really been that long ago?"

It's that process in between the completion of a Kickstarter campaign and the day the title finally gets released that is largely ignored. Some games have a publisher who can vouch for the developer, allowing them to sidestep the Steam Greenlight process; but, as you can tell by the sheer volume of games that pop up on Greenlight, a hell of a lot of them don't.

That's where we come in, because Democracy! We, the gamers, have a say in what makes it on to Valve's platform. That's a beautiful thing, when you think about it.

One particular game in need of a boost is Austin Jorgensen's delightfully strange LISA. You may remember it as the EarthBound-inspired RPG that takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting where men are the last survivors and drugs, violence, and the decay of human intelligence have become the status quo.

LISA is a stubbornly individual title that seems as though it shares some of Destructoid's DNA. It has that unmistakable irreverent sense of humor and boldness that drew me to this site in the first place. At Destructoid, we embrace the weird. Hell, I'd go so far as to say we celebrate it.

As you can tell by watching this latest trailer for his game, Jorgensen knows how to celebrate the weird as well. LISA revels in it. It's not often that a title like this comes along, so if you like what you see, head over to the title's Greenlight page and give it your vote.

Vive la weird.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282994Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiTreat for Sony fans: PlayStation gets temporary Costume Quest 2 exclusivity2014-10-24T12:15:00Z2014-10-24T12:15:00Z

This ain't no trick -- things are lookin' pretty sweet for PlayStation owners that want to do battle with some Grubbins just in time for Halloween. Sony's announced that it has a temporary console exclusive for Costume Quest 2 on PS3 and PS4. It's set to release on October 28 for $14.99.

Accompanying the reveal is the news that the PlayStation versions of the game will feature a unique costume -- Sackboy from the Little Big Planet series. Sackboy's special attack is the Little Big Beatdown, which is a flurry of punches that focuses on one enemy. Sackboy won't be available from the get-go, however. He'll be a free update sometime post-launch; the exact date isn't known yet.

If PlayStation isn't your thing, Costume Quest 2 is already available on PC, Mac, and Linux. It's also coming to Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Wii U -- it's just unclear as of now when that's happening. But, Sony fans are fortunate enough to get all of the treats with none of the tricks.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282993Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenThe Witcher 3 intro cinematic: Yep, still want this2014-10-24T12:00:00Z2014-10-24T12:00:00Z

Eye-boring crow! Eye-boring crow!

Gameplay, of course.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282991Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterForward to the Sky looks like a fun platforming romp2014-10-24T11:30:00Z2014-10-24T11:30:00Z

Every once in a while a game will come along that reminds me of the Dreamcast era, filled to the brim with great looking games like Skies of Arcadia. Forward to the Sky looks like one such title, an action platformer that just hit Steam Greenlight.

The aim is to control a princess and gather pieces of crystal, as you attempt to climb a giant tower and bash things with your sword. Adjectives like "relaxing," and "peaceful" are primarily used to describe the game, which is more than okay with me.

It will launch on PC later this year regardless of the Greenlight campaign.

Forward to the Sky [Steam]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282987Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterOutlast 2 is in the works, developer realizes they have 'at least another horror game' in them2014-10-24T08:13:00Z2014-10-24T08:13:00Z
Outlast was a pretty fantastic horror game, and it ended up seeing a release on a number of platforms outside of the PC due to its success. Developer Red Barrels has stated that this isn't the last we've seen the franchise, noting that "after shipping the Xbox One version of Outlast, we took some time to anaylze our situation and we quickly realized we had another horror game in us. So yes, we are working on Outlast 2."

The new game will retread old ground, as new characters and settings have been confirmed. There's no target release date in sight.

Red Barrels Confirms 'Outlast 2′! [Bloody Disgusting]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282902Alessandro Fillarihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alessandro+FillariResident Evil was a difficult game to remaster in HD2014-10-23T19:30:00Z2014-10-23T19:30:00Z
With the rise of high-definition re-releases, many fans have likely made a wish list of titles they hope will eventually get the HD treatment. Whether they be classics from the '90s or 2000s, we're seeing a variety of games find new life in today's market. Unfortunately, not every title can make that transition to modern consoles, be it for technical or design reasons.

Thankfully, Resident Evil is an exception. During a special hands-on session with the game, I experienced what it was like to return the mansion in full HD, and even got to speak with members of Capcom staff to learn about the challenges they faced with Remastered.

They certainly had their work cut out for them.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282939Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowDropsy delayed until early 2015, hugs his way onto tablets2014-10-23T16:00:00Z2014-10-23T16:00:00Z

Ringmaster of the surreal Jay Tholen recently provided an update on Kickstarter with news on his creepy/charming point-and-click adventure game Dropsy.

First, it's being ported to mobile platforms -- iPad and Android tablets are mentioned specifically, but phones may not be completely off the table. Secondly, we're informed that Dropsy is unfortunately delayed until early 2015. Tholen is shooting for a January release date but it may come as late as February, with the backer beta on track for a release this December.

If you're just now learning about the title, he describes it as "open world adventure game with an emphasis on surreal atmospheric elements and environmental storytelling." It's an almost text-free experience that has players relying on symbols when interacting with other characters. This is done partly to deal with the clown's inability to speak as well as to emphasize the sense of not belonging that Tholen wants to impart upon the player.

I'm pretty excited about the title coming to mobile platforms, where it seems like a perfect fit, and the delay isn't really that far off. Besides, I would much rather have my hands on a game that the designer was proud of rather than one that went out only partially finished just to meet a deadline. Take your time, Jay. I have a feeling this one's going to be something special.

10-17-2014 Update Video! Lots of new gameplay footage! [Kickstarter]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282943Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowReturn of the Obra Dinn has a playable demo2014-10-23T13:00:00Z2014-10-23T13:00:00Z
Did I ever tell you that as a child I was fascinated with the idea of ghost ships? Well, I was -- and I guess you could say that I still am in one way or another.

I grew up reading about the accounts of mysterious vessels like the Mary Celeste; a merchant brigantine found sailing the Atlantic, on course for the Straight of Gibraltar with no one left aboard. I found the idea of an abandoned or derelict vessel intriguing. What became of the crew? Why was she left fully stocked with food and provisions?

You may remember that we ran a story last May on Lucas Pope's newest project, Return of the Obra Dinn, a first-person mystery presented in a pointedly retro aesthetic. While well known for his dystopian document thriller Papers Please, Pope ventures into strange new visual territory in his latest endeavor.

To avoid spoiling the demo, I'll leave off in saying that Pope has managed to successfully scratch the itch I mentioned in the introductory paragraphs, but in a unique way I wouldn't have predicted.

Keep in mind that if you play the demo, this is a very early build without much content and it hasn't been fully tested. Even in this bare-bones state, I still found the title compelling and can't wait to learn more about it.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282952Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraDouble jump through Toxikk's slick movement system2014-10-23T12:00:00Z2014-10-23T12:00:00Z

Even though I have never been big on classic arena first-person shooters, I have been fascinated by the little resurgence we are seeing with Toxikk and Reflex (though the latter canceled its Kickstarter campaign when it was clear that it would not hit its funding goal). Watching the video above, it looks like developer Reakktor Studios has spent a lot of time thinking about and developing the movement system.

It looks like traversal is fun in the environment shown above. By combining wall jumps, dodges, and double jumps, the demonstrator is able to get around the arena quickly and efficiently. It seems pretty easy to take in right now, but I just know that once there are people firing rockets at me, I will forget everything past the basic double jump.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282928Brittany Vincenthttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brittany+Vincent3D Realms is alive and kicking once more 2014-10-23T11:00:00Z2014-10-23T11:00:00Z

It's happening -- the day I thought I'd never see in a million years. 3D Realms is back, five years after closing its doors. Original members like Bryan Turner and Scott Miller are on board with the relaunch, having onboarded CEO Mike Nielsen and Frederik Schreiber, CEO of Interceptor Entertainment. It's like my childhood has come back to stroke my hair and tell me everything's going to be okay, because some of my favorite games are coming back. I can dig it.

And the first project we can expect from 3D Realms after the five-year wait is a collection of 32 games culled straight from the pages of many a PC gamers' youth. The bundle will be priced at $19.99 for the next 48 hours at the official 3D Realms website, and will include the following:

Arctic Adventure

Bio Menace

Blake Stone:Aliens of Gold

Commander Keen: Goodbye Galaxy

Commander Keen: Invasion of the Vorticons

Math Rescue

Monster Bash

Mystic Towers

Paganitzu

Monuments of Mars

Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure

Crystal Caves

Death Rally

Alien Carnage

Hocus Pocus

Major Stryker

Blake Stone: Planet Strike

Realms of Chaos

Pharaoh's Tomb

Word Rescue

Secret Agent

Raptor: Call of the Shadows

Terminal Velocity

Wacky Wheels

Stargunner

Shadow Warrior

Wolfenstein 3D

Rise of the Triad: Dark War

Duke Nukem

Duke Nukem 2

Duke Nukem 3D

Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project

The soundtrack has been "re-rockestrated," as 3D Realms calls it, via Andrew Hulshult of Interceptor Entertainment, and the games are all built to work on modern PCs so you don't have to worry about nabbing DOSBox or other methods to run them. Sounds awesome to me.

Growing up a PC gamer, I spent many a night enamored with the colorful Cosmo's Cosmic Adventure, Duke Nukem, Rise of the Triad, and Wolfenstein 3D. And as I grew up I expected some of my favorite games to languish in obscurity, especially given the fact that 3D Realms shut its doors. The fact that Commander Keen, Word Rescue, and so many of these games are now going to be so readily available is fantastic news.

Now, who's up for some Blake Stone?

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282932Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraVery Quick Tips: Civilization: Beyond Earth2014-10-23T09:00:00Z2014-10-23T09:00:00Z
Civilization: Beyond Earth is fantastic, but even though it does a lot through tutorial popups, missions, and the Civilopedia to help new players, it can still be daunting. With several new systems in place, even series veterans could benefit from a bit of a head start. Learn from my mistakes.

Some of these tips apply to the Civilization series in general, but most of them are specific to the new stuff found in Beyond Earth.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282814Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraReview: Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth2014-10-23T07:00:00Z2014-10-23T07:00:00Z
"Civilization, but set in the future on an alien planet." That is really all Firaxis and 2K needed to say to get people excited for the next entry in the long-running turn-based strategy series. There is a fair amount of new ideas to be found here: new systems to explore, new technology to research, and new obstacles to overcome.

But even with everything new, Civilization: Beyond Earth is still Civilization, but set in the future on an alien planet. And it is exactly as good as that sounds.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282926Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockFirst else Heart.Break() trailer reminds me it exists2014-10-22T16:30:00Z2014-10-22T16:30:00Z

Everyone remembers else Heart.Break(), right? Of course you do, because it was on my "Top 30 indies to look out for in 2013" list! There was very little information on the game at that point, and apparently I thought it would come out in 2013. Hah! Not even close.

But now we have a trailer and even a website. After looking at the developer's Twitter page, the game is evidently finished! It revolves around changing code in order to pass certain obstacles, which isn't surprising given the title. The trailer mentions that the "bits" have replaced atoms, which may lead to some serious morality questions being posited throughout the game.

No release date has been mentioned, but I would imagine it's not far off since the game is essentially completed.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282921Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreRisk of Rain's new engine should mean less slowdown2014-10-22T16:00:00Z2014-10-22T16:00:00Z
Risk of Rain is a great little action platformer that'll make you feel like garbage before building you up into an unstoppable force of destruction. Try it, sometime! You can even bring friends along.

Developer Hopoo Games has an update out now (full patch notes are here, or below) that's notable for new players and veterans alike. Risk of Rain now uses a newer, smoother-running engine, for starters. Much needed. There are also two new characters, 10 extra items, and six new challenges. More stuff to unlock, basically. Curious to see what those classes are.

I tried to pick the game up after what feels like an eternity but got my ass kicked. It's for the best, really -- I don't need to spend the rest of today in Risk of Rain. But it's nice knowing I have reasons to come back. That damned "Drown 20 Whorls" achievement will forever taunt me.

Risk of Rain Patch v1.2.0 [Risk of Rain]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282920Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenSlugcat gifs? Slugcat gifs2014-10-22T14:45:00Z2014-10-22T14:45:00Z
It's been a while since I've espoused my love for Rain World. It looks even smoother in this interesting Kickstarter update, as the game has transitioned to Unity. The update is a good read, but if you're just here for the gifs, well, I feel you. Ain't nothing wrong with that.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282915Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenFive Nights at Freddy's 2 jump scares onto Greenlight2014-10-22T14:30:00Z2014-10-22T14:30:00Z
Just getting over the PTSD of your last visit to Freddy Fazbear's Pizza? Well too damn bad, because it's time to get spooked again.

Normally I'd roll my eyes at the idea of a sequel being announced barely three months since the release of the original, but in this case I don't mind a bit. I have an irrational love for those animatronic monsters and can't wait to be horribly mutilated by them again. Given the massive cult following for the first one, it's practically guaranteed that Five Nights 2 will break out of Greenlight and into our nightmares soon.

Details hinted at by the release teaser trailer suggest a few changes to the core mechanics. You'll still be trying to track and stave off the malfunctioning cast members of Freddy Fazbear's by spying on them with security cameras and strategically turning lights on and off, but this time there won't be any doors to hide behind. Instead, you'll be playing possum by wearing a fake Freddy head, trying to bluff your way out of sticky situations. Sounds tense for sure.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282917Steven Hansenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Steven+HansenStrike Suit Zero dev brings bigger space fights with Fractured Space2014-10-22T13:15:00Z2014-10-22T13:15:00Z
The makers of Strike Suit Zero are increasing the scale of their space battles with a new game, Fractured Space, which features 5 vs 5 matches between massive ships.

"Above all else we want to transmit a sense of scale to the player - the feeling of participating in a massive space battle inside their own titanic capital ship, blasting apart enemy ships and working together with other players to achieve a common objective."

It should pair well with Dreadnought.

Fractured Space is coming to Early Access this year with a 2015 free-to-play release planned.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282919Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenGood thing Titanfall is getting a horde mode because there's no one else to play with2014-10-22T13:00:00Z2014-10-22T13:00:00Z
In a live Twitch Stream today, Respawn announced and demonstrated a new horde-style game mode for Titanfall, yay!

Why am I the only one excited?

Well, for anyone else who's still playing Titanfall, we can expect a fairly standard horde mode experience. Four players will go up against increasingly threatening waves of Grunts, Specters, and Titans as they defend the "Harvester," a big shinny MacGuffin pumping out all important SPACE FUEL. There'll be some new toys to play with, including deployable turrets to help manage the outrageous number or troops coming at you, and burn cards you'll sock away for "an emergency" and forget to use.

The horde mode enemy Titans look tough as nails, shrouded in a sphere of electricity that prevents rodeo attacks and punishes attempts to Titan-punch them into submission. Looks like players will have to rethink their strategies if they want to take them out without getting themselves killed in the process.

Respawn also mentioned a few other upcoming game modes including Marked for Death Pro (a refinement of the current mode), and the very interesting sounding Deadly Ground mode. Deadly Ground is described as a "the floor is lava" kind of situation that will force pilots to stick to wall-running and rooftops to get around, so make sure to work on your parkour skills before it drops on November 5!

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282910Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterHearthstone will finally come to Android, iPhones in 20152014-10-22T12:00:00Z2014-10-22T12:00:00Z
First Hearthstone hit the PC, then it was available on iPads some time after that. But it still hasn't hit Android at all, and the iPhone release never really had a clear release date outside of "TBA 2014."

Thankfully Blizzard has cleared things up a bit, as Hearthstone is coming to both of the aforementioned platforms in early 2015. The delay was due to "needing more time to get that version right." It will launch on both Android tablets and smartphones at that time.

Hearthside Chat [Hearthstone]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282909Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterDeveloper responds to criticism for Lords of the Fallen preview build2014-10-22T11:30:00Z2014-10-22T11:30:00Z

Lords of the Fallen preview builds are making the rounds, and some folks haven't had a favorable view of the game so far. It seems like a lot of people are having trouble with some of the game's core mechanics, so the developer has taken to YouTube to upload a commentary-filled video that explains some of the bigger issues.

Situations like this are always nuanced. Generally speaking, if you need a 16 minute video to fundamentally explain your game, there's a problem. But I'm sure, like the Souls series the game is aping, there are lots of core mechanics that players fail to grasp as they're making their way through a game like this.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282908Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterKeanu Reeves is playable in Payday 22014-10-22T09:00:00Z2014-10-22T09:00:00Z
Later today you'll find a surprise waiting in Payday 2 -- Keanu Reeves.

To promote Reeves' newest film, John Wick, Lionsgate has partnered up with Starbreeze to release a John Wick character as free DLC on Steam. He'll come with a new perk system called "Hitman," which focuses on dual wielding weapons.

As a side note, if you buy a ticket to the movie on Fandango starting today, you can get Payday 2 for Steam for free.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282887Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDress up like the bad guy in this free Shadow of Mordor DLC2014-10-21T17:00:00Z2014-10-21T17:00:00Z
Monolith has released a free Power of Shadow DLC pack for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor on Steam, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. Most notably, it includes an alternate costume for Talion that resembles the Black Hand of Sauron. Epic Runes are included as well:

One with Nature – Immunity to Poison attacks from Uruk Captains or Ghuls.

Ascendant – Double Focus Time for slow motion Ranged combat.

Elven Grace – Increased defense which halves the damage of enemy strikes.

More clothing options are good if, like Steven, you want to live out matchmaking fantasies or, similar to Nic, you want to become the Dracula of Middle-earth. (I love these guys.)

I'm holding off on Shadow of Mordor until the holiday break, I think. This seems like something I'll want to dig into for a week straight and never touch again. Ever do that?

[Image credit: @mitnth]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282810Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowMetrocide is a thinking person's Hotline Miami2014-10-21T14:30:00Z2014-10-21T14:30:00Z
Sydney-based independent studio Flat Earth Games has released its top-down cyberpunk-noir contract killing simulator Metrocide via Steam Early Access at the reduced price of $6.99. The final version of the game, which should be available in around six weeks, will cost $12.99.

To coincide with the title's Early Access launch, game creators Leigh and Rohan Harris have released a second developer walkthrough to demonstrate some of the more complicated hits you'll be tasked with completing in the third zone of the game, Hilldale.

In this latest video, viewable below, anti-hero T.J. Trench is far better equipped than he was in the last. Sporting a high-powered silenced rifle and remotely detonated explosives, T.J. can now take down targets from a safe distance, but there's a catch -- depending on the contract's criteria, visiting the crime scene may be necessary for cashing in on the reward. You may want to think twice before striking from a distance; it's going to be difficult to pick up that briefcase with several heavily armed police drones hovering over the body.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282861Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenReview: A City Sleeps2014-10-21T14:00:00Z2014-10-21T14:00:00Z
[Disclosure: Nick Chester, who is currently employed at Harmonix, previously worked at Destructoid. As always, no relationships, personal or professional, were factored into the review.]

It's a weird time to be Harmonix. It is hands down one of the most successful and influential independent developers of all time. It led the development and popularization of an entire genre of games over the last generation; who else can say that? At the height of its power, the company released a near-perfect game with Rock Band 3, and it's still just about the only studio to have ever done right by the Kinect.

But times change, the rhythm-game craze is over. All of those plastic instruments Harmonix built its name on are gathering dust in closets or bargain bins, and the masses openly celebrated when Microsoft took the Kinect out of the box. So what is Harmonix to do?

Go and make an old-school 2D shoot-'em-up, apparently.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282880Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanHuman Resources Kickstarter fires itself2014-10-21T13:30:00Z2014-10-21T13:30:00Z
If you were hoping to play Uber Entertainment's next game Human Resources, you'll be disappointed to know that the Kickstarter has been cancelled.

Despite having over 9,000 backers, the project had raised $384,000 which was just over a quarter of the target set. It's a shame, because conceptually speaking I thought Human Resources looked unique. I'd be interested to see if Uber would do some kind of post-Kickstarter analysis to see if there was anything it would do differently given another chance.

It seems like No Pineapple Left Behind might unfortunately miss its Kickstarter target too. This was that bizarre teacher management sim where all the students have been turned into pineapples. It's the kind of weird game that I like seeing do well as it freshens up the videogame landscape a bit.

It seems that most don't agree as the project hasn't yet reached the halfway point for its funding. I'm doubtful that a publisher would pick up the game to fund it to completion, so I'm wondering what future No Pineapple Left Behind has.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282858Brett Zeidlerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+ZeidlerSouth Park Pinball is the crossover you never knew you wanted2014-10-21T12:00:00Z2014-10-21T12:00:00Z
With Marvel, Star Wars, and The Walking Dead under their belts, there's no license too big for Zen Studios to take on at this point. This time around, Zen has teamed up with Comedy Central and put together two new tables themed after none other than South Park.

I wasn't sure what to expect, but should have known the tables would be phenomenal.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282722Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterReview: The Legend of Korra2014-10-21T09:00:00Z2014-10-21T09:00:00Z
One of the biggest surprises of 2014 had to be the announcement of a Legend of Korra game, published by Activision and developed by Platinum Games. Yes, that Platinum Games -- the current master of action titles.

It's only been a few months since the reveal of said Korra game, and already it's out on just about every platform imaginable outside of the Wii U. While the core result is indicative of Platinum's seal of quality, it feels rushed in many ways.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282859Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreDark Souls will shed Games for Windows Live next month2014-10-20T22:30:00Z2014-10-20T22:30:00Z
There were enough worthwhile PC games tied to Games for Windows Live that I was willing to put up with service, which seemed to range from mildly annoying to downright frustrating, depending on the day. For many of us, Dark Souls was among the best of them. It's Nito, as Steven might say.

After Bandai Namco promised in May to seek avenues to support our beloved action-RPG on something, anything other than Games for Windows Live, the publisher has at last announced plans for a migration to Steamworks. Next month, users will be able to redeem their old copy of Dark Souls on Steam at no extra cost and, for a period of time, transfer save data (characters, progress, and Achievements) to the platform as well. An exact start date hasn't been set.

I've been wanting to start a fresh playthrough ever since beating the sequel. This would be a nice change of pace from my past routine of mindlessly powering through the same save file in continuous new-game-pluses. Let's make November Dark Souls month.

Bandai Namco Games America [Tumblr]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282739Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanThe Book of Unwritten Tales 2 still needs some work2014-10-20T18:00:00Z2014-10-20T18:00:00Z
We've talked before which games use Steam Early Access best. Titles like Prison Architect and Sunless Sea are two that come to mind for me; these are games that have a perfectly playable and enjoyable core game that has been expanded upon with patches and updates. Games that have a story, however, aren't the type of thing you'd expect to be in Early Access, as you'd most likely prefer to get the whole thing up front.

Episodic games are, of course, a different kettle of fish as you're buying the game with the understanding that you'll get four or five installments at a regular interval. Even Double Fine's Broken Age was only split into two halves after a snafu with budgeting after its successful Kickstarter. KING Art Games also ran a successful crowdfunding venture and it too has split the release of The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 into separate chapters.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282823Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare PC requirements haven't advanced much from last year2014-10-20T14:30:00Z2014-10-20T14:30:00Z

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's required PC specs have been released on the game's Steam page, and it turns out that all that power doesn't necessarily change everything -- especially if you use last year's iteration as a baseline. The minimum requirements are awfully similar to Call of Duty: Ghosts', with only nominal increases listed.

Most notable is that both memory and video card remain unchanged, although it does still require a fairly hefty 6 GB RAM. Also, you'll need 55 GB free on your HDD because games take up more space than ever. That's the cost of partaking in advanced warfare.

While the Steam listing doesn't mention recommended specs, these are the minimum:

OS: Windows 7 64-Bit / Windows 8 64-Bit / Windows 8.1 64-Bit

Processor: Intel CoreTM i3-530 @ 2.93 GHz / AMD Phenom II X4 810 @ 2.80 GHz or better

Memory: 6 GB RAM

Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 @ 1GB / ATI Radeon HD 5870 @ 1GB or better

DirectX: Version 11

Network: Broadband Internet connection

Hard Drive: 55 GB available space

Sound Card: DirectX-compatible

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare [Steam via PC Gamer]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282825Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiRockstar: There is no GTA V beta2014-10-20T13:00:00Z2014-10-20T13:00:00Z
Rockstar thinks that maybe you shouldn't believe everything you read on the Internet. In fact, it's so steadfast in that mindset that it added a page to its site disclosing that those GTA V betas that people are signing up for are all probably phishing scams. So, stop doing that because none of it's real.

If you want to get your hands on the shiny new version of GTA V early, well, you can't. There's no beta or any sort of pre-release preview planned. There's just the game on the date it comes out, like the good ol' days.

However, those banner games for free iPads? Definitely probably totally legit.

No Beta [Rockstar]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282821Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiYou're gonna lose your head over this The Evil Within glitch2014-10-20T10:45:00Z2014-10-20T10:45:00Z

"This is insane," are some pretty appropriate famous last words, especially when you're inside a carnival of horrors. That should've been the case for this player, but he took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. That's perseverance at its finest.

That thing was just weighing him down, anyway.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282805Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorFairy Bloom Ultra Encore now available on PC2014-10-20T09:30:00Z2014-10-20T09:30:00Z

Fairy Bloom Ultra Encore is out now for Windows PC, Playism has announced.

The action game has a jaunty premise, following a fairy tasked with defending a flower from a swarm of aphids. Yes, really. You'll need to pulverize a mob of ravenous plant lice to protect a forest seedling. All in a day's work, I guess.

Fairy Bloom was originally released in 2005, but developer Edelweiss, the doujin studio behind Astebreed and Fairy Bloom Freesia, has since remade the title using Unreal Engine 4. The enhanced version is now on offer for as little as $0.99, but uses a pay what you want pricing strategy, which allows customers who contribute more than $9.99 to play around with the game's source code.

Fairy Bloom Ultra Encore [Playism]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282813Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterCelebrate Halloween in Final Fantasy XIV with 'All Saints' Wake'2014-10-20T09:00:00Z2014-10-20T09:00:00Z
Do you like witch hats? Well you're in luck if you play Final Fantasy XIV, as the "All Saints' Wake" event is starting today. From October 20 to November 3, you can start up a short questline to earn some extra costume items.

The highlights include a pumpkin pendant and a witch hat, and you can find the event in the center of Old Gridania (Mih Khetto's Amphitheatre). I love little events like these, but my bank is getting pretty crazy with all of the rewards.

All Saints' Wake [Final Fantasy XIV]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282781Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowHey, Destructoid! What games are you playing this weekend? 2014-10-19T13:00:00Z2014-10-19T13:00:00Z
Covering the PC gaming news beat requires that I spend a lot of my time researching the newest titles and the latest industry happenings for the site. Admittedly, I love to learn about new things and I especially enjoy sharing these things with you, the community; but with all the other obligations that I juggle during the week it doesn't leave a lot of time for me to chip away at my backlog, or try out all the games that tend to stack up from my Humble Bundle purchases.

Don't get me wrong, this isn't a complaint; it's just a fact of life for a lot of us. I still get to enjoy the veritable mountain of games in my Steam library, but extended play sessions pretty much have to be relegated to the weekends. I'm sure this may sound familiar to many of you. Whether it's school, making a living, or just spending quality time with your family, free time ends up being in short supply -- that's why I treasure the weekends.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282748Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesLone Survivor is one of my favorite games about psychosis2014-10-19T11:00:00Z2014-10-19T11:00:00Z
[An aside: We're giving out Lone Survivor Humble Bundle and Wii U eShop codes on Sup Holmes today at 4pm EST. Today's guest is Ron Gilbert (Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island). Chuck the Plant appears in both Lone Survivor and Maniac Mansion, so it sort of makes sense, at least to me.]

Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut has been out on PSN and computers for a while, though it just made it over to the Wii U a few days ago. This post was originally going to be an impressions piece on how the Wii U port came out, but before I knew it, I'd gushed about how the game depicts psychosis with incredible nuance and sensitivity. It's a good thing too, as there isn't much to say about the Wii U port other than 'it's got remote play and it's nice to be able to plug your headphones into the Gamepad.'

Jasper Byrne, the one-man development team behind Lone Survivor, must know more about psychosis than what you can learn from TV and movies. That's the only way I can imagine how he pulled this off so well.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282737Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowA zombie game featuring Jesus is a lot better than it sounds2014-10-18T16:00:00Z2014-10-18T16:00:00Z

In what looks like a mash-up of Monty Python's Life of Brian with the low-budget special effects and gore seen in films like the Toxic Avenger, Spain-based Mutant Games brings us the Fist of Jesus -- an arcade-style beat-'em-up in which in which you play as either the titular Jesus, or his sidekick Judas.

It's as ridiculous as it sounds, and I'm loving every minute of it. Based on the short film of the same name, the premise is that something goes terribly wrong when Jesus attempts to bring Lazarus back from the dead. Instead of returning to the world of the living, Lazarus is inadvertently turned into a flesh-eating zombie. As you might have guessed, hilarity ensues.

This is just one of those games that is just too strange for me to pass by. Every now and again it's nice to fire up a silly game without judging its technical merits or polish and just enjoy the weird for what it is. The gameplay actually doesn't look half bad, either.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282713Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiBig changes are coming to EVE Online, and they're all being streamed here2014-10-18T12:00:00Z2014-10-18T12:00:00Z

CCP holds a few events for fans of EVE Online every year. Alongside Fanfest in Iceland, EVE Vegas is one of the major spectacles and it's kicking off today. If you aren't fortunate enough to be in Sin City to celebrate alongside your fellow pilots, we have the second best thing -- a stream of all the going-ons.

We've been told that this EVE Vegas has big things in store for EVE Online. CCP's calling them the most significant updates to be made to the game in the past five to six years, if not since its launch.

Some things that will definitely be addressed are final teasers for the Phoebe release (which modernizes elements in the game that many thought were too momentous to change), tweaks to PvE, and the developers will touch on the new player experience.

Most of this will probably be talked about during the keynote, which is at 1 p.m. PT today. However, panels and presentations will be happening all weekend long. Take a look at the schedule to figure out which ones interest you most.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282662Alasdair Duncanhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Alasdair+DuncanRetro-Pixel Castles is all the work of just one person2014-10-17T17:00:00Z2014-10-17T17:00:00Z

Trendy survival games like Rust and Don't Starve have had one interesting feature that rarely get's talked about: you can't actually win at these games. That's the main concept behind the small-scale Retro-Pixel Castles, an indie strategy game from Raymond Doerr. Yep, that's right -- Raymond has done all the coding, art, and music. Pretty darn impressive.

The main component is building your tiny little pixelated village and surviving against the harsh elements and invading monsters. Retro-Pixel Castles reached its fairly modest goal of $5,000 on Kickstarter but there's time left in the campaign to reach some stretch goals.

Raymond's been working on the game for over six months and there's an early build that you can download from the official website in case you want to try it out beforehand.

Retro-Pixel Castles - Village Survival Mayhem! [Kickstarter]

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282684Rob Morrowhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Rob+MorrowA City Sleeps still looks enchanting, available now on Steam2014-10-17T16:30:00Z2014-10-17T16:30:00Z

Harmonix's chaotic-looking but nonetheless stylish music-driven shoot-'em-up A City Sleeps is now available on Steam and there's currently a 10% discount bringing the price to $13.49.

While I typically shy away from bullet-hell shooters, there's something about this game's colorful art and catchy electronic soundtrack that has managed to keep my interest piqued. Titles like A City Sleeps and Digital Reality and Grasshopper Manufacture's time-manipulating shooter Sine Mora manage to do something with the genre just differently enough to make me want to try them.

So far, early impressions seem mixed, with Game Informer giving it a respectable score of 80, and Joystiq only scoring it at 60; however, both publications seem to be in agreement over the title's challenging difficulty level and rather short length. We've got Nic working on our review now.

It's probably a safe assumption that if you like your bullet-hell shooters devilishly difficult and your gameplay rhythmic, A City Sleeps might be the right title for you. I'm still on the fence. On the one hand, I'm sure that I would adore the selection of experimental electro hip hop and eye-catching art style, but on the other; I recognize the difficulty will likely be more than I want to deal with.

If you missed it before, it's worth having a look at our own Brett Makedonski's impressions of the game in his hands-on report from PAX Prime. He seemed to enjoy the title quite a bit.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282706Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraI picked up the Excalibastard in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel2014-10-17T12:30:00Z2014-10-17T12:30:00Z
There has been a bit of talk about an interesting legendary weapon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel that is in plain sight, but unavailable at first. Excalibastard is stuck in a stone in the area Stanton's Liver, and only those badass enough can pull it out. At first, there was only speculation, but the community went in and tinkered with the code to find out that it requires at least 2500 badass points to pull, which is somewhere between one and two times through the campaign, depending on how much variety a player employs.

I played around with it for a few minutes to get a feel for it, and it is one of the "railgun-like" laser weapons that feels more like a sniper rifle. Naturally, being named after a mythical sword, it comes with a pretty long blade. It is 100% accurate, and has the cryo element. The Borderlands wiki reports enemies killed with it also explode with a cryo nova, though I did not experience that with my limited time using it.

Check out my screenshots to see it in action.

 Read more...tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282705Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreI am Bread is just delightful2014-10-17T12:15:00Z2014-10-17T12:15:00Z

How did that bread get up on the ceiling fan? Very carefully, I'd imagine.

Bossa Studios' I am Bread is a game in which you literally play as a sentient slice of bread. And, get this, it looks fun! Challenging, too. The controls appear reminiscent of something like QWOP where it's often a humorous struggle to get anywhere, even a few inches ahead.

It reminds me of the PlayStation glory days when developers were both willing and able to create experimental or otherwise bizarre 3D games. Incredible Crisis comes to mind. Or Mister Mosquito, if you're jumping ahead to PS2. Exactly the stuff I wish we'd see more of in the indie scene.

 tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2014:/post.phtml?pk=282699Dale Northhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Dale+NorthProject Cars delayed to March 20152014-10-17T10:45:00Z2014-10-17T10:45:00Z
Bandai Namco sends word that Slightly Mad Studios' upcoming racer, Project Cars, has been pushed back to March 20, 2015. This goes for all versions: PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

They say the move helps them break away from the holiday competition while also affording the dev team more time to "extend and polish" the game.

"Our goal has always been to deliver a landmark title that encompasses the wishes and desires of racing fans from all around the world; something with features and content powered by the community that provide a truly unforgettable and pioneering experience" said Ian Bell, Head of Studio at Slightly Mad Studios.

"Whilst a tough decision to make, the change in release date allows the game the greatest chance of success and visibility, and the opportunity to polish the game even further to the high standards that both ourselves and our community demand and expect. We're eager for you all to see what we've been working on in just a few months."

Welp.


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