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Techland Revisits 110 Years of Zombies in New ‘Dying Light: The Beast’ Video [Watch]
Just in case you missed it, this year Techland has been celebrating a decade of the Dying Light franchise. And ahead of the upcoming launch of Dying Light: The Beast, they’ve released another retrospective video, calling back to one of their original videos promoting the first game with “110 Years of Zombie Evolution”.
In this new video, Techland has enlisted talented makeup artists and actors to represent the ways the undead have been represented throughout the history of movies, TV, and video games. From the original voodoo zombie as seen in 1932’s White Zombie, to another certain franchise’s zombie, to Techland’s own take on zombies, this one is for the practical effects junkies.
Meanwhile, Dying Light: The Beast centres around protagonist Kyle Crane (voiced once again by Roger Craig Smith), a man whose selflessness during the initial virus outbreak saved many, but his reward was being held captive for 13 years and subjected to various experiments. Now free, Kyle finds himself in a world that’s changed, and not for the better. Now, you’ll need to use the survival skills that kept you alive all those years ago to save even more innocent lives, as well as hunt down those responsible for your torture.
As for Dying Light: The Beast, you can check it out on September 19 when the game launches for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.