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‘Vampyr’ to Receive Two Additional Modes in New Update
Enjoying DONTNOD’s Vampyr despite the decidedly ‘meh’ combat? DONTNOD have heard user comments (and complaints), and have readied not only an update to the game, but also two new modes for players to experience.
The first mode addresses the combat issue in the form of Story Mode. This is meant to be more of a casual version, where the focus is on the story aspect of the game, without worrying so much about the combat, which will have its intensity dialled back.
The second mode is probably the most baffling. Hard Mode ratchets up the game’s difficulty by increasing enemy toughness and decreasing the amount of experience you receive. In this mode, you’ll have to rely on the citizens of London to increase your power.
There’s no word yet on when this update will hit, but expect it soon.
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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