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Obsidian’s Sci-Fi RPG ‘The Outer Worlds’ May Have Had Its Release Date Leaked
Ever since it was unveiled back at the Game Awards, The Outer Worlds has been gaining a lot of traction in the press and amongst gamers, with many posting that the Sci-fi RPG could be the next Mass Effect, Borderlands, or even Fallout (not that one so much).
It’s certainly one of the most exciting releases currently on our radar, thanks to a great trailer and a fantastic pedigree. For those who are not aware, it’s being developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the team responsible for such hits as Fallout: New Vegas and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II. So you can understand why expectations are so high. The developers have a stellar track record with this type of thing, meaning that there’s an inbuilt fanbase for any of its project.
However, until very recently, we had no indication of when The Outer Worlds would actually hit shelves. All we had to go on was the vague assurance that it would be arriving sometime in 2019.
At least that was the case, until the Steam page was unceremoniously updated with an August 6th release date. This occurred just a few days ago and it’s already been taken down, so you probably need to take the news with a pinch of salt. Especially since placeholder dates are commonly used on digital storefronts. That being said, if you are interested, then you can find a record of the leak (as well as it’s eventual removal) on The Outer Worlds Steam DB.
At the time of writing, neither Obsidian nor Private Division (the game’s publisher) has issued an official response clarifying the matter. Yet given how quietly the information was pulled, it would seem that the companies are just hoping no one noticed.
The thing is, an August release date doesn’t seem too unfeasible. After all, that time frame would allow for 6 more months to put the finishing touches on the product, and it was looking to be in pretty good shape to begin with. Of course, this is the gaming industry and you can never tell with these things. We could equally be waiting until December.
For now, all we can do is wait and see.
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‘Hellraiser: Resurrections’ – BOOM! Studios Event Unleashes Five Brand New One-Shot Comics [Exclusive]
BOOM! Studios recently announced that three classic Clive Barker Hellraiser comic books are coming back to shelves, and we’ve got another exciting exclusive for you today.
Bloody Disgusting can exclusively report that BOOM! Studios will return to the labyrinthine horrors of Clive Barker’s legendary Hellraiser universe with five all-new one-shots this Fall!
A brand new generation of creators will explore the untold corners of Clive Barker’s infernal mythology, revisiting iconic Cenobites while introducing terrifying new stories that expand the boundaries of the Hellscape itself with Hellraiser: Resurrections.
Each week through the month of September, a new chapter of damnation arrives, revealing the forces gathering in the shadows. The descent begins with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – NEW WOUNDS #1 from writer Mike Costa and artist Paco Camallonga as they draw readers into the hedonistic world of Hellraiser.
When an investigation into the mysterious Puzzle Box goes sideways, the gateways to Hell open anew.
Then, hear the unmistakable chattering of death itself in HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE ONANISTIC RITUAL #1 from writer Zac Thompson and artist Gavin Mitchell.
The Chatterer bares his teeth for a brand-new mission. His goal? To reclaim his rightful place as the right hand of the Hell Priest himself!
Next, venture deeper into the hierarchy of Hell with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE DEEP GOSPEL #1 from writer Tini Howard and artist Jenna Cha.
The Female Cenobite was dead. Or close to it…until the Engineer found her. But when she rejects the Engineer’s plans for her remaking, she’s cast down into the harrowing Nidus: the place where the larval stage of Cenobites fight to survive. She’s been here before and made it out alive—and she’ll do it again.
The horrors continue in HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – HELL’S COUNCIL #1 from writer Nero Villagallos O’Reilly and artist Francesca Ciregia.
We saw the fall of Butterball at the end of Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Now we’ll witness his rise as the wounded Cenobite is taken in by a mysterious do-gooder who slowly nurses him back to health, all while worming her way into his brain…and maybe even his heart?
Finally, the event culminates with HELLRAISER: RESURRECTIONS – THE RETURN OF THE PRIEST #1 from writer Sarah Gailey and artist Alessio Avallone.
Caught in the sensory deprivation of Middle Hell, Elliot Spencer suffers the worst fate: no feeling at all. When the glory of Leviathan’s light finally sears through him, granting him the gift of pain—it’s revelatory. The Hell Priest must journey to remake himself and gather his Gash once more to bring the cherished blessing of pain to all that deserve it.
From fresh visions of beloved Cenobites to horrifying new revelations hidden within the depths of Hell, Hellraiser: Resurrections serves as both a celebration of Clive Barker’s enduring mythology and the first chapter of an exciting new era for the franchise. The series kicks off a new publishing initiative that will bring a new Hellraiser ongoing series and miniseries to life through 2027.
Hellraiser: Resurrections begins this September with five weekly one-shots from BOOM! and distributed by Penguin Random House. You can preorder the series at your local comic shops and digitally through major content providers, including Kindle, iBooks, and Google Play.
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