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Video Game News 7/26/2024

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Here are some of the top stories from the articles provided: 1. **Video Game Industry News**: SAG-AFTRA has called a strike against major video game publishers to protect actors from AI-generated content. This is not the first wave of layoffs and restructuring in the industry, but rather a response to the growing use of artificial intelligence in the creation of games. 2. **Fallout: London Mod Released**: A massive mod for Fallout that brings the post-apocalyptic action-RPG to England has been released. The mod adds new storylines, characters, and gameplay mechanics to the original game. 3. **Kamala Harris Linked to Shadowy Government Agency**: A link between US Vice President Kamala Harris and the Federal Bureau of Control (FBC), a shadowy government agency featured in the video game "Control", has resurfaced. The FBC is known for its secrecy and alleged involvement in paranormal activities. 4. **S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 Delayed**: The highly anticipated game S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl has been delayed until November 20 to undergo further polishing. These are some of the top stories from today's news, but there may be other important events and announcements that have not been included in these articles.

#Steam
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Another Game Just Got Review-Bombed Into Dropping Controversial Login Requirement
No Rest for the Wicked's combat gets more brutal, the Crucible gets a revamp and stray animals arrive in latest update
Best VR Headset In 2024
Maligned Epic Account Login Requirement Results In New Steam Game Getting Review Bombed
Castle Crashers Is Getting Its First DLC Since 2012, As Behemoth Begins Prototyping New Game
Steam has made it easier to find, download and even review game demos
Earth Defense Force 6 players on Steam will only need to sign into Epic once, say publishers in apology for "lack of advance notice"
Manor Lords dev shuts down concern that new portraits are made by AI
Tarkov rival delays early access launch to dodge “heavy hitters”
Mortuary Assistant publisher’s terrifying new horror game hits Steam
Urbek, the most overlooked strategy game on Steam, is now very cheap
Crusader Kings 3 and Pentiment combine in sequel to hugely rated RPG
Stardew Valley and Fable mashup Mirthwood locks in release date
PSVR2 app appears on Steam, hints at PC compatibility date
Now is the time to play Dread Delusion, 2024’s most underrated RPG
Earth Defense Force 6 review bombing sparks action on player accounts
Coral Island developer blames Humble Games layoffs for leaving Switch port "in a place of uncertainty"
Dragon Age: The Veilguard will be Steam native, so you don't need the dreaded EA App
Coral Island Devs Allowing Switch Backers to Get Steam Keys
Steam demo overhaul includes standalone store pages, user reviews and wishlist notifications
Skull and Bones is Coming to Steam on August 22nd
(Updated) Earth Defense Force 6 Review Bombed for Using Epic Accounts
Valve Overhauls Steam Demos with Separate Store Pages and More
Valve reworks Steam demos to create 'more powerful and flexible marketing tools'
Pit People is getting a quality of life update
Castle Crashers DLC “Painter Boss Paradise” announced
Alien Hominid HD and Alien Hominid Invasion getting PlayStation ports
Deathbound demo now available on PC and PS5
Retro sidescrolling action game Iron Meat launches in September
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon tops 3 million copies
Earth Defense Force 6 review bombed on Steam for requiring Epic Games launcher
Valve gives developers some big reasons to add a demo on Steam
Kingdom Rush 5 Achievements Guide
Coral Island Switch Port "In A Place Of Uncertainty" Following Publisher Layoffs
Path of Exile's Latest Expansion Leads to New All Time High in Playerbase

#SAG-AFTRA
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Grand Theft Auto 6 Is Exempt From The Game Actors Strike
Publishers of GTA 6, Call of Duty, and more to be impacted as video game voice actors strike over AI implementation
"AI protections remain the sticking point" for today’s SAG-AFTRA game actor strike
Actors' union 'not happy' about GTA 6 strike exemption, but confirms it's in a contract: 'Insane, but it's there'
GTA 6 unaffected by video game acting strike, contract terms appear to state
UK actors' union Equity stands "in solidarity" with SAG-AFTRA but won't authorise its own strike
GTA 6 Not Affected by Current Union Strike Over AI Issues
Grand Theft Auto 6 reportedly won't be affected by the SAG-AFTRA strike
Update: SAG-AFTRA Members Who Work On Video Games To Begin Strike At Midnight; AI Negotiations To Blame
SAG-AFTRA voice actors begin strike following failed games industry negotiations on AI protections
Members of SAG-AFTRA are going on strike, potentially leading to game delays
Video Game Actors Under SAG-AFTRA Go On Strike Over AI, Pay

#AI
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Video Game Actors Are Going On Strike Over AI
Bing is experimenting with search pages that boot traditional results off to the side in favour of AI summaries, and the results are a bit of a mess
Google's AI solved four out of six problems in one of the world's hardest maths competitions, equivalent to a silver medal standard 'in a certain sense'
Generative AI model may have scraped Nintendo’s YouTube videos without permission

#PS5
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Mortal Kombat 1 Adds Outrageous Animalities, Massive Story Campaign, and Much More
Valorant Enters Open Beta on PS5, Up for Download Now
Your Opportunity to Pre-Order a Physical PS5 Copy of Lollipop Chainsaw Is Now
Review: Earth Defense Force 6 (PS5) - More of the Same Insectoid Mayhem, and We Love It
Your First Look at Wuthering Waves PS5 Was Filmed on a Potato, But It Looks Smooth
Deals: PSVR2 Price Gets a Hefty Cut at Numerous UK Retailers
Date Everything in This Absurd Sandbox Dating Sim on PS5
Here’s How to Unlock Honkai: Star Rail Yunli Companion Mission
SDCC Silent Hill Figures Include Sakura Head, Robbie the Rabbit
Date Everything Dating Sim Has 100 Love Interests
PS5’s New Audio Profiles Are Game-Changing, Beta Testers Say
Revving Up the Nostalgia: Steel Racer Brings Retro Racing to the Track
Review – Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess – PS5

#DLC
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Castle Crashers' First DLC In 12 Years Lets You Make Your Own Characters
Mortal Kombat 1's Next DLC Batch Adds Ghost Face, T-1000 Terminator, And Conan The Barbarian
Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns DLC Revealed, Includes Ghostface, T-1000, and Female Sektor and Cyrax | SDCC 2024
Castle Crashers Is Getting Steam DLC Over a Decade After Release
Remnant 2’s Third and Final DLC, The Dark Horizon, Revealed
Mortal Kombat 1 Khaos Reigns Story DLC Arrives In September, New Guest Fighters And Animalities Revealed
PSA: This weekend is your last chance to buy from the Xbox 360 online marketplace
Stellar Blade DLC Given the Green Light, New Evidence Suggests
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves full character roster
Stardew Valley Creator Will “Never” Charge for DLC or Updates
Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash adds Kamo Noritoshi via free update
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Details Story DLC Chapters
Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon DLC Launches in September
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes Outlines Upcoming Story Expansion DLC

#MarvelRivals
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Marvel Rivals reminds me of pre-identity crisis Overwatch in the best possible way, but it's far from ready
Marvel Rivals Reveals First Look at Thor and Jeff the Landshark | SDCC 2024
Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events
You Won't Believe Marvel Rivals' New Playable Character on PS5
Marvel Rivals full character roster
Marvel Rivals Gameplay Action - Closed Beta Quick Peek

#PlayStation
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PlayStation live-service Concord won't sell you a battle pass - but would it be more successful if it did?
Xbox Console Exclusive Seems to Be Jumping Ship to PlayStation
Bluepoint PS5 Exclusive Possibly Spotted in PlayStation Video
Mortal Kombat 1 Year 2 DLC Characters Revealed – Ghostface, T-1000, Noob Saibot, and More
Cat Quest 3 Trailer Showcases Combat, Local Co-op, and More

#Life
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Paradox CEO admits company made "wrong calls in several projects" in wake of Life By You's cancellation
Paradox CEO admits it "made the wrong calls in several projects", following cancellation of Life By You
Paradox Interactive profits drop 90% due to Life By You cancellation
Paradox Profits Plummet 90% After Life by You Cancellation

#Switch
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review - Radical Repetition
Fall In Love With Sexy Household Objects In Date Everything
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection III details Switch physical release for the west, including collector’s edition
Don’t Starve Together “Staying Afloat” update out now (version 1.14.0), patch notes
Retro-inspired board game Overboss heading to Switch
Coral Island Switch Port May Never Come Thanks to Humble Games Chaos
Strategy board game "Overboss" heads to Switch Aug. 15th, 2024
Poll: Do You Prefer Fire Emblem: Three Houses Or Engage?
Final Fantasy & Persona Voice Actors Are Making A Game Where You Can Date Everything
Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II Remastered Branding Spotted At SDCC

#RPG
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Five Years Later, Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Best Character Is Still Edelgard
Final update to Morrowind-like RPG Dread Delusion adds a big nautilus with a town built inside its shell
Brutal soulslike No Rest For The Wicked revamped by roguelike update
The best Elden Ring armor sets
Black Myth Wukong release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news
Dragon Quest Creator Says Silent Protagonists Look Like Idiots
Aooni Switch and PC Release Includes New Modes
One Piece Odyssey Switch launch trailer
Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s voice cast has been revealed
2D Pixel Art Detective RPG Kill the Shadow Announced For PC, Launching on Steam in 2024

#SanDiegoComic-Con
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The BioShock Movie Is Still In The Works, But Will Be ‘Much Smaller’ Than Originally Planned
Like A Dragon: Yakuza Casts House Of Ninjas Star As Its Tragic Villain
Legacy Of Kain: Soul Reaver I & II remasters on horizon, if a Comic-Con plaque is to be believed
Netflix’s Bioshock Film Now Has A Smaller Scope Due To Budget Cuts
Netflix's BioShock adaptation will be a "more personal" film "as opposed to a grander, big project"
Thor & Jeff the Land Shark announced for Marvel Rivals' next beta
Netflix reduces budget for BioShock film, making a "more personal" story
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered Seemingly Leaked
New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Now Available
It looks as though Soul Reaver I & II Remastered are coming

#DateEverything
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This upcoming dating sim lets you romance household objects turned absolute fitties
Date Everything! Is a Dating Sim That Does What It Says on the Tin

#Netflix
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Sailor Moon Cosmos: The Movie finally comes west via Netflix
Netflix’s BioShock Film Still In Development But With A Reduced Budget
AI Generator Scraped YouTube Videos Without Permission, Including Nintendo's

#NintendoSwitch
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Best Capture Card for Nintendo Switch
See Yuuki in Sword Art Online: Fractured Daydream
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Dimitri Timeskip Figure Costs Over $200
Arranger joins this week’s eShop roundup
Coral Island Nintendo Switch version in doubt due to Humble Games layoffs
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble V1.11 now available including a framerate fix

#EldenRing
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Elden Ring Streamer Beats Final Erdtree Boss On Dance Pad And Controller At The Same Time
New Elden Ring boss just dropped in the real world
Elden Ring Streamer Defeats Shadow of the Erdtree's Final Boss on PS5 and PC Simultaneously — Using a DualSense and a Dance Pad
Poll: Are You Sick of Soulslike Games?
Elden Ring climbs to Top Five in revenue charts for June | Newzoo Charts
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC Final Boss Beat With One Hit

#Die
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Zombie survival game 7 Days To Die version 1.0 is out now after 11 years in early access
Nobody Wants to Die review - a noiry cyberpunk tale told beautifully
Ogma’s Divine Preview: Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap

#YouTube
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MrBeast Has Hired An Investigator To Look Into Grooming Allegations Against Ex-Co-Host Ava Kris Tyson
The Legend Of Zelda: Majora's Mask Part 21 | Super Replay
Limited Run Brings Double Fine's Phenomenal PsychOdyssey Documentary to Blu-Ray
Uzumaki Anime Adaptation Release Date Announced
Former Rockstar Games Dev Comments on Grand Theft Auto 6
Monster Hunter Now Announces an Exclusive MrBeast Collaboration