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Video Game News 7/13/2024

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Based on the provided news context, here are the top three stories of interest: 1. **Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Addresses Controversies**: In a historic interview with Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressed controversies surrounding his country and government. He spoke about the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, which the CIA concluded he had personally ordered. 2. **Champions Online MMO Launch**: Cryptic Studios is gearing up for the launch of their new massively multiplayer online game (MMO), Champions Online. The article discusses the challenges of promoting an MMO, including accumulating a critical mass of locked-in players and generating buzz through PR efforts. 3. **Gas Station Simulator Car Junkyard DLC**: A new downloadable content (DLC) pack is coming to Gas Station Simulator, a popular PC game. The Car Junkyard DLC will allow players to start their own junkyard business, collecting and trading muscle cars. These stories represent the most significant news developments of the day in the context of video games and industry events.

#LuigisMansion2HD
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Boo Locations guide – Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
Elden Ring Sales Increased 467 Percent in the UK in June
Pure Nintendo Podcast E68 | Our time with Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD!

#RPG
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DnD inspired RPG Hand of Fate 2 is 80% off, and well worth your time
Preview: Infinity Nikki is a Grand Fashion Adventure
Atlas Fallen is reportedly headed to Xbox Game Pass
Game Boy Advance RPG Coming to Modern Platforms After 20 Years
Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall
Lords of Ravage – Beta Sign Up
Goblin Slayer strategy RPG to get western release on Nintendo Switch in October

#Driver
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The Driver TV series is dead, but other "exciting projects" are in the works
Ubisoft's live-action Driver series may be dead, but the series itself isn't
Ubisoft confirms that is still working on “exciting projects” for the Driver series, but the TV show has been cancelled

#Human
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Once Human dev promises fixes for lag and crashing issues are imminent
Once Human Review Bomb Prompts Publisher to Address Privacy Concerns
Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction
Player numbers for Once Human continue to climb as limited seasons ignite friction

#Concord
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The closed beta for Concord, Sony's new hero shooter, is underway - and the open beta arrives on Thursday
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 537
"Better Than Overwatch": Despite Initial Reception, Fans Are Loving Concord
Concord Characters Tier List – Ranking The Best Characters

#Embers
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Embers Adrift goes on sale with its weekend Summer Celebration and free trial
Embers Adrift Summer Celebration Includes 50% Off Weekend Sale, New Quests, QoL Updates

#Nintendo
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Game Pass Gets Pricier, Nintendo Teases A Horror Game, And More News For The Week
Necrozma counters, weakness in Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go Fest 2024 start time, habitat spawn schedule, and ticket bonuses
Pokémon Go ‘A Shadowy Caper’ Marshadow Special Research quest
Upcoming Japanese eShop releases for the week of July 18, 2024
List of all Switch demos
This Week in Gaming Business: Nintendo Secrecy and EA Naughtiness
Soapbox: Metroid’s Mother Brain And The Rewind Dilemma
Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th July)
Random: Nintendo Interviews Splatoon's "Great Big Three" Idol Groups
Reminder: Zelda Switch Lite 'Hyrule Edition' Pre-Orders Are Now Live, Will You Be Getting It?

#13
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Disney Plus Marvel And Star Wars 4K Blu-Rays Are B2G1 Free For Prime Day
Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2024
Switch eShop charts – July 13, 2024

#FF14
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A Free Game, More Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree Help, And This Week's Other Tips
FF14 payments won’t be broken for much longer

#Ubisoft
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Massive Entertainment Explains Why Star Wars Outlaws Won't Just Be Another Open-World Ubisoft Game
(Updated) Assassin's Creed Shadows Concept Art Prompts Ubisoft Apology
Fans fill The Crew’s gas tank back up for a ride down Rogue Server Lane

#Blizzard
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Blizzard worries its Overwatch 2 6v6 blog will start a fire
Diablo Content Creators Test Spiritborn at Blizzard HQ

#Japan
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Oshi no Ko Season 2 Starts Out Flashy and Awkward
McDonald’s Shares Vtuber Hash Browns Hands
Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus getting physical release in Japan with English support, pre-orders open
Pokemon Sleep Has Earned $100 Million in Less Than a Year
Nintendo Switch Online Gains Three Previously Japan-Only GBA Platformers

#Nintendos
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[Interview] Ace Combat 7 Switch producer talks about bringing the game to Nintendo’s console
IGN sources saying that Emio is “probably not a Bloober game”

#PaxDei
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Pax Dei Devs Discuss Their Pace, Transparency, and More In Latest Blog Post
Pax Dei devs talk communication, transparency, updates, and… horses?