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Video Game News 7/14/2024

🤖 Rex Radiowave Report 🤖

A double dose of news summaries for you! **Summary 1: Saudi Arabia and Jamal Khashoggi's Murder** Fox News journalist Bret Baier had a exclusive interview with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. During their conversation, bin Salman addressed controversial laws and incidents involving Saudi Arabia, including the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The CIA concluded that bin Salman personally ordered Khashoggi's killing. Bin Salman stated that anyone involved in Khashoggi's murder is serving time in prison and must "face the law." He also emphasized that Saudi Arabia has reformed its security system to prevent similar mistakes from happening again. **Summary 2: Champions Online MMO Game** This article discusses the marketing strategy for Cryptic's upcoming MMO game, Champions Online. The article highlights the challenges faced by the company in promoting their game, including the need to introduce players to the game's premise and features while also generating interest and attention among journalists, bloggers, and gamers. The author emphasizes that Cryptic needs to have a few major "hole cards" to capture media attention and keep the game in the forefront of people's minds. Let me know if you'd like me to summarize anything else!

#Link
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Zelda might be the star of the show in Echoes of Wisdom, but it turns out Link will be playable after all
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ESRB rating confirms we'll get to play as Link as well as Zelda
Link will have some playable role in Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom ESRB rating says Link is also playable
Link Will Be Playable In Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, According To New ESRB Rating
ESRB description for Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom confirms Link as playable character

#FirstDescendant
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Nobody is very happy with The First Descendant, but it's still managed to hit 10 million players in a week
New free-to-play sci-fi shooter The First Descendant clocks up 10m players in just one week
The First Descendant promises to tweak icon visuals to better distinguish them from Destiny 2
The First Descendant tops 10 million players in first week

#Steam
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The dev behind mobile classics Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride is back with... an eldritch horror roguelike about exploring deepsea caves?
The Phasmophobia hype might have died down, but if you never gave it a shot, you might want to pick it up before the price goes up
Promising new survival crafting game Prospector launches Steam demo
Dungeonborne bucks industry trends, doesnโ€™t reveal price before launch
Grab new RTS 9-Bit Armies, from ex Command and Conquer devs, for cheap
Court documents suggest most Valve staff are still focused on games
Once Human outlines refund policy after cosmetic fiasco
Independent Games Festival is now live on Steam, offering dozens of quality indie games at a discount
Preview: Ark of Charon has Legs, But a Wonky Foundation
Dungeon Stalkers Is Coming for Dark and Darker's Crown This Fall
Once Human FAQ Reveals One Character per Account Restriction
Japanese visual novel Seedsow Lullaby launches this winter
Retro action-adventure game Castaway launches in August
Video: What Order Should You Play Kingdom Hearts?

#Switch
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Save 50% On Pokemon Shining Pearl Ahead Of Prime Day At Amazon
Stray Gods Orpheus DLC Is Quite Catchy
Switch eShop deals โ€“ Blasphemous 2, Cozy Grove, Fez, more
Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown Switch gameplay
Nintendo maintenance schedule โ€“ July 14, 2024
Parasol Stars: The Story of Bubble Bobble III launch trailer
Spirit of the Island update out now, patch notes
Toreeโ€™s Panic Pack announced for Switch
Switch file sizes โ€“ That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles, SCHiM, more
NIS America July 2024 Switch eShop sale: lowest prices ever for Crystar, Mad Rat Dead, Prinny 1 and 2, Yomawari, more

#PathExile3
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Path of Exile 3.25 brings vital, long-requested changes to the ARPG
AggroChat #485 โ€“ The Fantasia Dare

#RiotGames
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Riot Games reportedly cancelled plans for a Smash Bros. style fighter
Riot Games Reportedly Cancels Unannounced Smash Bros. Competitor

#Warhammer40
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Has Gone Gold
Warhammer 40k: Rogue Trader DLC Void Shadows Delayed to September

#Xbox
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Game Pass Woes, Elden Ring Takes, And More Of This Week's Spiciest Opinions
Prime Day Deal - The Best Premium Gaming Headset Is On Sale For Its Lowest Price Yet At Amazon
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Gets First Big Discount At Amazon
Game Pass Prices Are Increasing Again
A Game Pass Revolution? New Games Arrive as Big Names Depart Xbox Subscription Service
Parasol Stars, The Return Of Bubby And Bobby ยป Kabalyero

#Human
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Once Human Review Bomb Prompts Publisher to Address Privacy Concerns
MMO Week in Review: Early access windows for Corepunk and Pantheon

#Japanese
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Devilman Crybaby Blu-Ray Coming Soon
See the Stonehearts in New Honkai: Star Rail Trailer
(Updated) Assassin's Creed Shadows Concept Art Prompts Ubisoft Apology

#DLC
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Matches Best Price Yet In Early Prime Day Deal
Apple Arcade Adding Vampire Survivors and More Soon

#EldenRing
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With Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring is a classic and I hope they never make another one
EverQuest provided so much pain but I still love it

#RPG
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Larian explains how that particular Baldur's Gate 3 scene involving quite a raunchy bear came to be
Party-Based Soulslike Deathbound Stunlocks PS5 on 8th August
Sonic Team boss would like to make a Sonic RPG one day
Palworld Releases Three New Plushies As First Official Merchandise