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Video Game News 7/12/2024

🤖 Rex Radiowave Report 🤖

Based on the provided news context, here are some key highlights from the last day: 1. **Indika Publisher 11 Bit Studios Donates $50,000 to Support Ukrainian War Effort**: The developer behind popular games like This War of Mine and Frostpunk has donated a significant amount to support Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. 2. **Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Interviews with Fox News' Bret Baier**: In an exclusive interview, the Saudi Arabian crown prince discussed various topics, including Israel-Palestine peace talks, Iran's nuclear program, and the threat of nuclear war. 3. **Champions Online Pre-Order Perks and MMO Launch Strategy**: Cryptic Studios is gearing up for the launch of their upcoming MMORPG, Champions Online. The article discusses the challenges faced by the developers in generating buzz around the game's release. These are some of the key news stories from the last day. Let me know if you'd like me to provide more information or analysis on any specific topic!

#FirstDescendant
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The First Descendant Hits 10+ Million Players Despite Controversy
Loot Shooter Copycat The First Descendant Accused Of Ripping Off Destiny 2 Art [Update]
The First Descendant devs respond to allegations they copied a bunch of Destiny 2 icons
The First Descendant's first patch is here to end the Immunity Sphere dance - and don't worry about your broken builds
The First Descendant Is a Massive Hit Despite Its Various Controversies
The First Descendant shrugs off early issues to hit 10 million players
The First Descendant developer responds to claims its icons are too similar to those in Destiny 2
The First Descendant Says It Will "Make Adjustments" To Icons After Destiny 2 Comparison
The First Descendant to be updated following claims of similarities with Destiny 2
The Stream Team: Taking a second swing at The First Descendant
The First Descendant Destiny Plagiarism Accusations Addressed by Nexon
The First Descendant Review

#Nintendo
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A Bunch Of Nintendo Switch Stuff Is On Sale Right Now
Report: Nintendo Isn't Crediting Everyone Who Worked On Its Biggest Games
Switch Now Longest Running Nintendo Console Without Being Replaced
Three Never-Released-In-America Game Boy Advance Starfy Games Are Available Now For Nintendo Switch Online
External translators hired for Nintendo projects bemoan lack of credit in "almost every big title"
Densetsu no Starfy 1-3 GBA Games Join Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo accused of miscrediting external developers
External translators that worked on Nintendo games not being listed in the credits
This Week in Gaming Business: Nintendo Secrecy and EA Naughtiness
Nintendo Switch Online adds Densetsu no Starfy 1, 2, and 3
Guide: Best Persona Games On Switch And Nintendo Systems
Splatoon 3 'Summer Nights' Splatfest Is This Weekend - Which Team Are You On?
Nintendo's Miscrediting Practices Are "Ridiculous", Say External Translators
Nintendo's Official Magazine For Summer 2024 Gets English Digital Release
Switch Online Exclusive F-Zero 99 Updated To Version 1.4.1, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Nintendo Expands Switch Online's GBA Library With Three More Titles
Chomp on Pac-Man Flavors at Yogurtland this Summer!
Japan: McDonald’s Happy Meal Super Nintendo World toys available now
Game Developer: Nintendo has failed to credit external translators who worked on major first-party games
Densetsu no Starfy 1, 2 & 3 available for Switch Online members

#Human
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Once Human devs pledge to bring account-wide cosmetics by August, address seasonal reset concerns
Once Human 5 Things We Wish We Knew
Steam Hit Once Human to Make All Purchased Cosmetics Accessible Across Multiple Characters Following Backlash
Once Human is the centre of a storm of data privacy concerns over a policy line about collecting government ID
Once Human Review Bomb Prompts Publisher to Address Privacy Concerns
Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction
Once Human: How to Get Refined Parts
Once Human: How to Complete Unfinished Expedition Quest – Picture Puzzle Solution
Once Human: Sunbury Middle School Mystical Crate Location Guide
Once Human: Where to Find the Mystical Crate in Monolith of Greed
Once Human Terms of Service Causes Mass Panic and Review Bombs

#KarateKidStreetRumble
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The Karate Kid: Street Rumble, a Pixel-Art Beat-'Em-Up, Announced for PC and Consoles
The 80s Karate Kid movies are getting a 16-bit-style beat-'em-up in September
The Karate Kid: Street Rumble announced for Switch
Retro beat ’em up game The Karate Kid: Street Rumble announced
'The Karate Kid: Street Rumble' Chops Its Way Onto Switch In September

#Steam
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Sci-fi RTS Aliens Dark Descent has never been cheaper than in new sale
Forgotten MMO Global Agenda Free Agent still active, gets revival
Beautiful open-world game Kaku launches on Steam to a great response
Delayed Horror Title Phasmophobia Creeping Up on PS5 This Halloween
Review: B-Project Ryusei Fantasia Is for Fans
Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall
Apocalyptic strategy RPG Paraside: Duality Unbound announced
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake gets release date in October
Action Game Maker announced
Aska Achievements Guide
GreedFall 2 Gets Early Access Launch in September
First Impression: Cave Digger 2 (PC – Steam) ~ No Feedback

#18
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Dark fantasy sword-heisting sim Dungeonborne gets early access launch date
Betawatch: Throne & Liberty preps for open beta on July 18
Multiplayer dungeon crawler Dungeonborne launches into early access next week
VR multiplayer shooter FRENZIES announced
Amazon Details Pre-Load, Event Schedule, and More For Next Week's Throne and Liberty Open Beta
Throne & Liberty Beta Starts July 18

#Starfy
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Japan-only Starfy games now out worldwide on Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online Gains Three Previously Japan-Only GBA Platformers
Three Starfy Games Are Coming To Nintendo Switch Online

#Switch
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Save Big On Controllers Ahead Of Prime Day 2024
9 Nintendo Switch Exclusives Are $35 Ahead Of Prime Day
Target B2G1 Free Game Sale Features Upcoming PS5 And Xbox Series X Games
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed shows off its platform-brawling in first trailer
Square Enix CEO Boss Fight Appeared in NieR Automata Anime
Dros launch trailer
Castaway confirmed for Switch
Elypse receiving physical release on Switch
Strategy RPG Paraside: Duality Unbound announced for Switch
Magical Drop VI gets free season 2 DLC with new characters, multiplayer lobby, Spectator Mode
Ghost of Tsushima and PS5 topped the US sales chart in May
Lunark Developer's Next Game Is A Bite-Sized Take On Link's Awakening
Rainbow Island Sequel 'Parasol Stars' Finally Gets Modern Console Release For Bargain Price
Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Brings Historical Strategy To Switch This October
Four Critically Acclaimed Shmups To Get Physical Switch Release In Europe
'Disaster Band' Is Gunning For Trombone Champ's Audience, And It's Out Now

#Bloodborne
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Still yearning for Bloodborne on PC? You're obviously out of luck for now, but you can help build a huge Elden Ring mod inspired by it
Elden Ring Mod Basically Turns It Into Bloodborne

#Japan
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Is a PS5, PS4 Remake You Probably Didn't Anticipate
Gelato Pique Announces Second Pokemon Sleep Collection
Rent-A-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Swimsuit Girl game announced
Feature: Legendary Starfy 101 - A Brief History Of TOSE's Adorable Platforming Star

#RomanceThreeKingdoms8Remake
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Arrives in October
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Release Date Set for October
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Trailer Sets PS5 Release Date

#RPG
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Nudity Confirmed for Dragon Age: The Veilguard: 'This is a Mature RPG'
Like a Dragon Developer Teases Next Game
Black Myth: Wukong Will Not Have Multiple Difficulty Settings
Zenless Zone Zero is a Confirmed PS5 Console Exclusive Until at Least January
Paraside: Duality Unbound, A New Strategy RPG, Announced

#23
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FFXIV Visa Debit Card Payment Method Being Fixed in July
World of Warcraft launches the pre-patch for The War Within on July 23
The War Within Pre-Patch Goes Live on July 23rd, With Warbands, Skyriding, and a New Questline

#Sony
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AMD's FSR 3.1 upscaling tested: improved over FSR 2 but DLSS and XeSS are still ahead
Talking Point: What Are Your Thoughts on the Concord PS5, PC Beta?
PS Stars Finally Coming Back Online in North and South America
More Information About Sony's Hot/Cold Controller Appears Online
Palworld Dev Pocketpair Pals Up with Sony to Expand Beyond Video Games
Free Apple TV+ Offer Returns to PS5, PS4

#2024
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Alien: Romulus Gets Facehugger Themed Popcorn Bucket
Community Update July 2024 – Summertime Edition
Guide: New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2024
Guide: New PS4 Games Release Dates in 2024