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Catch Buggy Madness in the Third ‘Dying Light’ Dev Tools Contest
I have a feeling we’re about to see Dying Light get flooded by a great many Mario Kart inspired creations, courtesy of a new content update that rolled out earlier this week making it possible for everyone to build their custom maps around the dune buggies that were introduced in The Following.
And yes, I really do mean everyone. The expansion is not required to access this content among the existing Developers Tools, including a nifty option for modifying the buggy’s driving system, if you’re looking to design something for PvP.
But wait, there’s more. From now until June 19, Techland wants to see what your buggy-based creations, which you can submit over here so they can reward the makers of “the most creative, enjoyable, and high-quality maps” with gaming gear provided by Razer.
The main prize includes Razer’s BlackWidow X Chroma (keyboard), DeathAdder Chroma (mouse) and Kraken 7.1 Chroma (headset). Two runners-up will get the keyboard. If you’re unfamiliar with Razer’s products, they’re pretty great. I’ve owned the keyboard they’re offering for a few months now, and two of my all-time favorite gaming mice were both Razer products.
One day, I’m going to take home the Razer Blade. It’s just so beautiful.
Oh, and there’s a chance we’ll be hearing from Dying Light 2 in the near-ish future. I hope it has motorbikes you can equip with dual chainsaws. I don’t care if it’s already been done, an idea that magical is absolutely worth repeating.
All of us here at Bloody Disgusting are deeply sad to learn that The Blob director Chuck Russell has passed away at 74 years old.
Russell’s career began with his directorial debut, 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.
The multihyphenate film director, screenwriter, and producer is best known for helming 1994 comedy The Mask starring Jim Carrey, Arnold Schwarzenegger actioner Eraser, and adventure spinoff The Scorpion King. The latter served as the first leading role for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The filmmaker left an indelible mark on horror with his ANOES sequel, 1988’s The Blob, and 2000’s Bless the Child.
Russell’s final film credit is 2024’s Witchboard remake starring Madison Iseman (I Know What You Did Last Summer), Aaron Dominguez (Only Murders in the Building), and Jamie Campbell Bower (“Stranger Things”).
It marked Russell’s return to horror after a lengthy hiatus, and he shared sequel hopes to Bloody Disgusting in an interview ahead of the remake’s release: “I got to design the board with real mystical symbols and things that I know represent good and evil, and where that board takes us if the audiences respond to the film, and I hope they will; I know it’s out there for you guys, but the sequel is a world we’ll get to go a little further. That’s sure the intention.”
He also recently expressed interest in returning to the franchise that began his career.
TMZ notes that Russell passed away at his San Diego-area home.
We send our deepest condolences to Chuck Russell’s family, friends, and fans.
Director, Co-Writer & Producer Chuck Russell behind the scenes of the horror film, WITCHBOARD. Photo courtesy of The Avenue and Atlas Distribution
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