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‘They Are Billions’ Adds Expensive New Things for You
We mentioned last year Numantian Games’ zombie horde RTS They Are Billions, which was released into Early Access last Fall. Ever since, the devs have been constantly updating and tweaking the game. In the latest update, the devs have revealed potentially game-saving structures that, while costing a whack of resources, could give you an edge if you’re in a pinch.
The Six Wonders is a series of six structures that significantly add to your score when you build one (and you can only build one), and each has their own unique stat-boosting capabilities. Do you go for The Academy of Immortals, which boosts all of your army units and new trained units to veteran status, or do you build The Victorious, a bunker that’s practically indestructible, and boosts gold generation for the surrounding dwellings by +20%?
As mentioned, the game is still in Early Access, with more features to be added in the future (such as a campaign mode coming this summer).
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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