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Video Game News 7/17/2024

🤖 Rex Radiowave Report 🤖

Based on the provided news context from yesterday, here are the summaries of recent video game news: **Blizzard's Hearthstone Update Sparks Concerns** Blizzard has faced backlash for not revealing key information about upcoming updates to their popular card game, Hearthstone. The lack of transparency has led to widespread speculation and distrust among fans. In a recent tweet, Team 5 acknowledged the concerns and promised an update next week on what changes are coming. **EA Sports FC 25 Release Date Revealed** EA Sports has officially revealed the release date for their upcoming football game, EA Sports FC 25. The game will feature an all-new mode called Rush, which allows players to compete in five-versus-five matches using the same gameplay mechanics as the traditional 11-versus-11 mode. **Overwatch 2 Launch Botches Player Trust** The launch of Overwatch 2 has been met with criticism and disappointment from fans. The game's developer, Blizzard, is struggling to regain player trust after a series of missteps, including the botched launch and lack of transparency about future updates. These are the most significant news stories in the video game industry from yesterday. Let me know if you'd like more information or analysis on any of these topics!

#Emio
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Nintendo Reveals Its Mysterious Horror Game And It's Not What Fans Expected
It turns out Emio is... the first new Famicom Detective Club game in over 30 years, and the director of Super Metroid is back to make it
Nintendo Announces Emio – the Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club a Week After Eerie Teaser Trailer
Nintendo Is Raising The Famicom Detective Club Series From The Dead With Emio – The Smiling Man
Nintendo's Emio Is the First New Famicom Detective Club Game in 35 Years
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club announced
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Launches Aug. 29 on Nintendo Switch
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Announced for Nintendo Switch
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club Announced
'Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club' Launches On Switch Next Month
Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club launches August on Nintendo Switch

#Steam
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Sequel to Viral Hit Yeah! You Want 'Those Games,' Right? Gets Surprise Release
Multiplayer FPS Ready or Not unveils Home Invasion DLC launch date
Now’s the best time to try out newly updated war MMO Foxhole
New space strategy game The Crust debuts to positive reviews
Grab the HD version of strategy classic Stronghold for less than $2
The best PC games 2024
Chained Echoes meets FTL in new strategy game Dead Weight
New RPG Yaoling: Mythical Journey is already beloved on Steam
Beloved submarine milsim Uboat finally leaving Steam Early Access
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap brings four-player co-op and roguelite progression in series shakeup
PS5 Police Sandbox The Precinct Gets Hit with a Delay into Fall 2024
Monster Hunter Puzzles: Felyne Isles Gets Its Own Merchandise
Lawsuit paperwork reveals Valve employs around 350 people – and less than 100 work for Steam
Enlisted makes its return to Steam, and this time it’s completely free-to-play
Wayfinder releases massive quality-of-life patch as devs celebrate newly positive reviews
Fiery sidescrolling metroidvania sequel Nocturnal 2 announced
Japanese pixel art adventure game Recolit comes to Switch
BeXide announces fox goddess escape game The Fox’s Way Home
Roguelite looter shooter UNYIELDER getting published by Shueisha
Enlisted from Gaijin and Darkflow returns to Steam and now free to play
The Crust Oxides Guide
After Suspending Steam Early Access Back In April, Enlisted Is Ready To Try Again
Lost Ark's "Cool Retreat" Update Goes Live with New Solo Raids, Progression Updates, & More
Enlisted Is Back On Steam, Dudes

#MansSky
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19 Incredible No Man's Sky Views That Will Make You Want To Jump Back In
No Man's Sky Is Getting A Complete Universal Refresh In One Of Its Biggest Updates Ever
No Man's Sky's Worlds Update part one comes with a bunch of new uber-immersive planet biomes, and a flamethrower-toting mech suit
No Man's Sky's Worlds update adds walking houses, fancier weather and a touch of Starship Troopers
No Man's Sky borrows some of Light No Fire's fancy tech for a planetary overhaul in latest update
No Man's Sky: Worlds Part I Revamps the Universe in Biggest Update of 2024
No Man’s Sky “Worlds Part I” update announced (version 5.0), patch notes and trailer
No Man’s Sky Worlds ‘universe refresh’ is why you’re playing No Man’s Sky this weekend
No Man’s Sky update 5.0 out now, adds tons of new tech and features
No Man’s Sky 5.0 ‘Worlds’ Update Transforms Its Universe
The Next No Man’s Sky Update, “Worlds Part I” Announced, Launches Today
No Man's Sky's 'Worlds Part I' Update Brings A New Level Of Detail To The Universe

#Nintendo
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The best gaming deals of Amazon Prime Day 2024
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition Review - Impecunious Nostalgia
Nintendo's mysterious, creepy horror game revealed
My Nintendo adds Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition trucker hat
Japan’s best-selling games on the Switch eShop for the first half of 2024
Nintendo brings 3 Japan-only GBA platformers to Switch Online
This Week in Gaming Business: Nintendo Secrecy and EA Naughtiness
Review: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition — Blast from the Past
Review: Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (Switch) - Speed-Focused And Slight, But Addictive
Splatoon 3 Serves Up August's Splatfest Theme And Dates
Guide: Amazon Prime Day 2024 - Best Deals On Nintendo Switch Games, Consoles, Accessories, SD Cards And More
Super Mario Party Jamboree Has Been Rated For Nintendo Switch
US: Kraft Mac & Cheese collabs with Nintendo and Super Mario
Nintendo World Championships NES Edition updated to Version 1.1.0 (patch notes)
Next Splatoon 3 Splatfest announced
Splatoon 3 updating to Version 8.1.0 tomorrow (patch notes)

#EASportsFC25
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EA Sports FC 25 hands-on preview: EAFC 25 finally gives tactics, visuals, and Career Mode a much-needed overhaul, with modernisation as a focus
EA Sports FC 25 is implementing a paid season pass for Ultimate Team, Career Mode and Pro Clubs
EA's Sports FC team isn't worried about that rumoured FIFA revival
The big EA Sports FC 25 preview: a proper career mode update, a Football Manager-style tactics system, FUT tweaks, and more
Who are the EA Sports FC 25 cover athletes?
EA Sports FC 25 will be released on Switch
EA Sports FC 25 Preview: New Rush Mode Provides Quick, High-Scoring Fun
EA Sports FC 25 Launches September 27
EA Sports FC 25 Cover Star Revealed
Jude Bellingham is the EA Sports FC 25 Cover Star
EA Sports FC 25 official reveal trailer, game arriving September

#Die
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Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap to continue killing Orcs in 2025 with new co-op thrills and roguelite progression
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Catapults Onto PC and Xbox Series X|S Next Year
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap announced
Solve Crimes in a City Where Death is Optional: Nobody Wants to Die is Here!

#Games
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Yeah! You Want 'Those Games', Right? Well Good, 'Cos There's a PS5, PS4 Sequel
How can the UK games industry solve its skills shortage?
One month left to enter the 2024 UK Best Places To Work Awards
No Man's Sky Worlds Part I Update Brings "Richer, Wilder, More Varied" Universe
Supraworld Early Access Release Planned for This Year
No Man's Sky - Worlds Part I is out now and drastically transforms the planets
No Man's Sky Worlds Update Overhauls and Expands Planetary Diversity, Lighting, Weather, and Adds New Content Too

#NintendoSwitch
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Last Chance to Buy Nintendo Switch Games on Sale for Prime Day
Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Prequel Manga Second Part About to Start
Nintendo reveals Emio – The Smiling Man as a new Famicom Detective Club game
Cho Aniki Collection officially announced
Review: There’s No Dinosaurs 2 (Nintendo Switch)
Cooking platformer Magical Delicacy coming to Nintendo Switch next month
Rumour: Rockstar could be bringing GTA+ to Nintendo Switch
Review – Echo Generation – (Nintendo Switch)

#Xbox
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The 50 Best Xbox Summer Sale 2024 Deals
Save $50 And Get A Free $50 Gift Card With These Xbox Bundle Deals At Best Buy
We Found the Best Xbox Deals for Prime Day
Microsoft Has Made an Xbox Controller Shaped Like Deadpool’s Ass
A few different Xbox Wireless Controller colours are £20 off for Prime Day, and not just the ugly ones
Xbox unveils Deadpool bum controller as competition prize for one lucky recipient
Release Date Announcement for Tactical Bandits
Neverwinter's Latest Update "Mountain of Flame" Launches on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

#PlayStation
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Some info about Helldivers 2's next warbond looks to have leaked via misbehaving PlayStation notifications
Scuf Envision Pro PC Controller Drops To All-Time Low Price For Prime Day
You Can Finally Play Inazuma Eleven on PS5, PS4 from Tomorrow
Guide: Amazon Prime Day 2024 - Best Deals on PS5 and PS4 Games, Controllers, SSDs, 4K TVs, and More
Gears of War E-Day PS5 Rumor Making Rounds But Don’t Get Excited
Yokai Encounters: Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus Brings Japanese Folklore to Life
Crisis Beat

#Switch
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The Best Prime Day Nintendo Switch Deals That Are Still Live
Darkest Dungeon II Switch gameplay
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate launch trailer
First-person horror adventure game Hollow Cocoon coming to Switch
Barbie Project Friendship heading to Switch
Nocturnal 2 announced for Switch
YEAH! YOU WANT “THOSE GAMES,” RIGHT? SO HERE YOU GO! NOW, LET’S SEE YOU CLEAR THEM! 2 shadow-dropped on Switch today
Round Up: The Reviews Are In For Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Deals: Now's The Time To Upgrade Your Switch's Micro SD Card

#SteamDeck
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Combine Prime Day with vouchers to get one of the best Steam Deck docks dirt cheap
You can get a better, RTX 4060-powered version of my gaming laptop for nearly £400 off this Prime Day
Cyber Knights: Flashpoint adds full gamepad support and Steam Deck improvements

#September
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FC 25 locks in September launch date and reveals 5-a-side Rush mode
Amazon's Fallout TV adaptation nominated for 16 Emmy Awards
Development Teams 'Saddened' by Demoralising Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Leak

#FirstDescendant
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How And Why You Should Be Farming Kuiper Shards In The First Descendant
The First Descendant devs really want you to stop AFK farming, and going AFK in co-op
The First Descendant Community Reacts in Disbelief as One Player Grinds for 200 Hours to Unlock Every Ultimate Descendant
The First Descendant: How to Unlock Yujin – Complete Guide
The First Descendant: How to Unlock Kyle – Complete Guide

#August
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FX's Alien Series Finally Has An Official Title
Lord Of The Rings 4K Blu-Ray Collection Is 33% Off For Amazon Prime Day
PlayStation Store's Summer Sale is now live, featuring over 4500 discounts
Phasmophobia is Coming to Consoles This October
Manor Lords Publisher's Sci-Fi Deckbuilder Breachway Gets Release Date
Star Wars Outlaws Showcases Stealth, Ship Combat, and More in New Gameplay
Cold Gawd release new single "Gorgeous"