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QuakeCon Schedule Heavily Implies ‘Quake’ Remaster Reveal, Headed by MachineGames
With id Software’s classic FPS Quake hitting the big 2-5 earlier this year, you’d have to wonder what Bethesda was going to do as part of the celebration. Well, thanks to a “whoopsie”, we know that QuakeCon is where it’s happening.
When the official QuakeCon schedule was revealed, XboxEra spotted some pretty telling evidence that Bethesda was planning to do a little more than celebrate Quake’s 25. In fact, the words “revitalized edition” were used, and MachineGames (who are in the midst of working on that Indiana Jones game) is heavily implied to be behind said edition.
This is what the text originally said: “Quake is back, in this special stream John Linneman from Digital Foundry talks to Jerk Gustafsson of MachineGames about the title’s iconic legacy and what it meant to both of them. The pair will also discuss the additional content MachineGames have contributed to this revitalized edition.”
So it would appear that the original Quake is getting a facelift. Of course, we won’t know until the event reveals it, but as the magic 8-ball says, “all signs point to ‘yes'”.
QuakeCon is a digital-only affair this year, but will kick off on August 19, with things wrapping up on August 21.
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‘Dying Light 2’ Receives New Difficulty Mode and More With “Nightmare Mode” Update [Trailer]
Not to be outdone by Dead Island 2‘s recent expansion, Techland has announced that Dying Light 2 is getting an update of it’s own with the much-requested Nightmare Mode, which adds “the hardest and most immersive difficulty yet” to the game, along with an array of additional elements.
Nightmare Mode for Dying Light 2 forces players to rely on tactics and strategic management of resources in order to survive. The new difficulty introduces changes to stamina management, called the Tactical Stamina system, limited HUD options for better immersion, and a flickering flashlight that goes out when used for too long. These and other additions aim to heighten the atmosphere give the overall experience a needed refresh for veteran players. Those who manage to complete the game on this highest difficulty will be rewarded with the memorable Waltz Outfit.
The Nightmare Mode Update adds more than just the new difficulty. New adjustments to the Infected and night experience are also part of the update. What’s more, co-op players will be glad to hear they will now be able to take on the Community Maps with up to three friends. Archers will get reworked power shot mechanics. And you even have the opportunity to change the appearance of the Grappling Hook.
Dying Light 2 is available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
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