There is “unequivocal proof” Alexei Navalny was poisoned with the nerve agent, Germany says.
International Criminal Court officials sanctioned by US
The US announces sanctions against top officials, including chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda.
Coronavirus in South Africa: Misuse of Covid-19 funds ‘frightening’
South African authorities paid five times the recommended price for PPE, the auditor general finds.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw Heads To More Platforms After Epic Games Store Exclusivity Ends
Developer Double Damage Games has announced that Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on September 22. The action-packed space combat sim was previously an Epic Games Store exclusive, but it’s now making its way to other platforms.
If you were unaware, Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a prequel to 2015’s Rebel Galaxy. While the first game cast you as the commander of a powerful star destroyer with combat akin to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag‘s naval skirmishes, Outlaw drops you straight into the cockpit of a nimble spaceship piloted by outlaw and smuggler, Juno Markev.
There’s a full single-player story campaign for you to play through, but you’re also free to tread off the beaten path to meet and befriend a cast of sketchy characters, gamble some of your hard-earned cash and equipment at the local watering hole, or simply cruise around the vastness of space listening to over 21 hours of Subspace Radio.
Gunman Clive Creator’s Next Game Is A Switch Beat ‘Em Up Called Super Punch Patrol
Super Punch Patrol is the latest game from Gunman Clive creator Bertil Hörberg. The Swedish designer is known for taking retro video game experiences and imbuing them with modern touches, particularly when it comes to their unique art design, and Super Punch Patrol is no exception.
With a title that immediately invokes the SNES generation, it’s no surprise that Hörberg’s latest mirrors the classic beat ’em ups of that era. The premise is a familiar one for the genre, too. Set in the far-flung future of 202X, crime and violence dominate the streets of Gravy City as an evil crime syndicate called E.C.S. rules the city and controls much of the government and police force, with only a handful of officers unsullied by corruption. Police Chief Anders Punch and two of his most trusted officers, Nils and Selma Snyting, take matters into their own hands and set out to defeat the evil syndicate using only their fists.
Playing as police officers with the sole task of beating up people on the street isn’t the most appealing idea in the current climate, but putting real-world issues aside, there’s no denying that Super Punch Patrol’s sketch-like art style is stunning to look at. The game features three playable characters and can also be played in two-player local co-op.
Here’s A Collection Of Free PlayStation-Themed Backgrounds For Your Next Zoom Meeting
Working from home is the new normal due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, but thanks to advances in internet technology and software that bridges the gap between people, communication is easier than ever before. Conferencing programs such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom have risen up to become some of the most popular software that allows for large groups of people to chat to each other from the comfort of their own home, but it can be boring seeing the same setting behind you in each call.
That’s not too much of a problem though, as those programs do allow for users to create a virtual background that can be used to liven up their surroundings. Sony has thrown its hat into the ring, and has released a collection of background images from several of its first-party games including Sucker Punch’s Ghost of Tsushima, Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us, and plenty more.
Plus, they make for some soothing PC desktop wallpapers as well, in case you’re looking for a change of pace. You can click on any of the images below to get them in their full resolution and convince your co-workers that you’ve just landed in feudal Japan or escaped the planet to join Ratchet and Clank in their next adventure.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War Has Two New Seasons On The Way
Undead shooter Zombie Army 4: Dead War has two more seasons of content on the way. Developer Rebellion announced the news in its latest Development Update, outlining a rough plan for the next year’s worth of undead Nazi slaying.
The game’s second season–which is being developed in collaboration with Flix Interactive–will kick off later this year on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia. Season three is due to follow sometime in 2021, and both seasons will feature new campaign missions, character skins, weapons, and more, including both free and premium content.
Rebellion isn’t done with season one yet either. A free horde map titled Zoo is available to download now, while you can also purchase a crossbow pistol bundle separately or as part of the game’s season pass.
Taiwan’s redesigned passport shrinks words ‘Republic of China’
The freshly unveiled document instead has the word “Taiwan” bigger on the cover.
Health Officials Worry Nation Not Ready For COVID-19 Vaccine
The Mandalorian: Season 2 Release Date Revealed
The Mandalorian’s second season will officially be released on Disney+ on October 30, 2020.
The announcement came from Twitter with some new title art of The Mandalorian himself and The Child (Baby Yoda!), and the words, “This is the day. New episodes start streaming Oct. 30 on #DisneyPlus. #TheMandalorian.”
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The Mandalorian’s first season aired its final episode on December 27, 2019, and, in our review, we said “Every show needs time to find its footing in its first season, and The Mandalorian’s roughest edges – its wild shifts in tone, derivative standalone episodes, and clunky dialogue – are arguably exacerbated by the shortened episode order and weekly release schedule… But when the show is firing on all cylinders – as in its opening and closing run of episodes – it channels all the fun, escapism, and yes, earnest heart (or, if you prefer, occasional cheesiness) of the Original Trilogy.”
Season 1 aired its episodes weekly, and saw The Child / Baby Yoda take over our galaxy.
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The Mandalorian’s first season finale featured the return of a weapon with a major legacy in the Star Wars universe, the Darksaber. We’ve done a deep dive into the history of this weapon, which was previously owned by Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ Bo-Katan Kryze, who will reportedly be played by Katee Sackhoff in season 2, and Star Wars Rebels’ Sabine Wren. Now, it has somehow found its way into Giancarlo Esposito’s Moff Gideon.
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