Month: August 2024
I’ve seen Dying Light: The Beast in action and it looks incredible – and it’s also free for Dying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Edition owners
Dying Light: The Beast impresses in a hands-off demo at Gamescom.
Dying Light: The Beast is shaping up to be a real treat for series fans, offering a more condensed standalone adventure with original Dying Light protagonist Kyle Crane. The game, which started life as a story expansion for Dying Light 2 Stay Human will also be free for owners of the Dying Light 2 Stay Human Ultimate Edition.
I attended a short hands-off demonstration of the game at Gamescom 2024 and was impressed with what I saw. Set in the new open-world region of Castor Woods, it offers a densely packed map with plenty of unique areas to explore. In addition to a populated town, I saw some more remote industrial areas plus a very brief detour into the valley – a woodland environment loosely inspired by the world of TV shows like Stranger Things and Twin Peaks.
Revealed during Opening Night Live, the game seems like a refreshing departure from the city of Dying Light 2 with lots to discover. Although I saw just one early mission in which Crane searched for leads on Baron, a mysterious figure who has held him hostage and experimented on him in the story of the original game, developer Techland estimates that the entire experience will take over 18 hours to complete.
In addition to shaping the game’s story, the experiments on Crane are the foundation of some new mechanical additions. You will have access to beast-like special abilities with their own skill tree. Mastery of these will be essential for surviving encounters with Freaks – super-powered zombies closely tied to Baron’s activities.
Melee combat is still a key focus, though firearms will play an even more prominent role in this release. In addition to the expected parkour, driving also has been introduced with a number of vehicles littered around the map. As fun as plowing through hordes of zombies appears to be, fuel will be very limited and cars can be damaged and destroyed. Dying Light: The Beast will also feature four-player co-op, letting you dive into the adventure with friends.
All of this is on top of some noticeable technical enhancements, such as dramatically improved weather effects and an overhauled lighting system. I’m very excited to see more when Dying Light: The Beast releases on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One.
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How to watch Colts vs. Bengals online for free
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TL;DR: Live stream Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals for free on DAZN. Watch NFL preseason games for free from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The last week of the NFL begins with the Indianapolis Colts at the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s a game that should see some interesting dynamics. The Colts will play their starters, while the Bengals are likely to rest starters and give game time to rookies and backups, who are vying for a spot in the roster.
The Bengals have lost both preseason fixtures so far, but there have been positives for the team as they shape up for the 2024 season. The Colts have looked solid, with pundits crediting the potential in their offense.
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When is Colts vs. Bengals?
Indianapolis Colts vs. Cincinnati Bengals takes place at 8 p.m. ET on Aug. 22. This fixture will be played at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Gamescom opens to the public today with a record number of exhibitors from 64 countries
Gamescom 2024 is open to the public today and this year’s event boasts a record number of exhibitors.
Gamescom 2024 is now officially open to the public, with thousands of visitors from around the world descending on the German city of Cologne for access to some of the biggest and most exciting games. This year’s trade fair is absolutely massive, taking up 230,000 square meters, and has set a new record when it comes to exhibitor numbers.
According to official statistics, more than 1,400 exhibitors are present at Gamescom this year, which represents an increase of roughly 15 per cent compared to the previous year. This year’s event is also home to a record number of country pavilions, with 48 from seven countries which is a new record, too. These showcase talent from individual regions and provide an excellent opportunity to discover unique games that you otherwise might have missed.
Many major names have large dedicated booths including 2K, Capcom, Xbox, and Square Enix. There are also some new sections of the show to discover this year, including a dedicated cards and boards area that offers visitors the chance to try out some tabletop and board games. This is on top of a new social stage located in hall 11.3 that is home to live entertainment including podcasts, music acts, and more.
Although today represents the start of general admission, the show has already been open for trade visitors, members of the press, creators, and holders of the limited Wildcard tickets. The Gamescom 2024 week officially began on Tuesday, August 20, with the Opening Night Live show. Hosted by presenter Geoff Keighley, the show was available to attend in person or watch online at home via live stream.
The show contained plenty of major announcements and exclusive reveals, including our first look at a campaign mission from the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Borderlands 4 was officially announced in addition to Dying Light: The Beast and King of Meat. We also saw a new Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 trailer and Monster Hunter Wilds trailer among many others.
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