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Table of Contents

• Old Glory Studios - Victory’s Grave Outflank

• Steam Summer Sale Is Happening Now. But You Don’t …

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzon …

• Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Is Available Now F …

• 28 Years Later Is A Must-Watch for Horror Fans

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Old Glory Studios - Victory’s Grave Outflank

👇️ Listen Now: - This past week, I had the honor of being part of Old Glory Studios’ first Pre-alpha International tournament for their upcoming game Victory’s Grave Outflank, and it was a great time. With that in mind, I wanted to revisit our interview with the lead developers, Lewis Manalo and Matt Patak, as we discussed Victory’s Grave and the transition from Triple-A studios to indie development.

GAMING NEWS

Steam Summer Sale Is Happening Now. But You Don’t Have Long

SEGA’s Steam Summer Sale is now live with the deepest ever discount for Metaphor: ReFantazio, headlining a whole range of offers for SEGA’s extensive library of RPGs.

The Steam Summer Sale sees a 40% price reduction for the critically acclaimed Metaphor: ReFantazio, the fantasy RPG from legendary genre masters Atlus, that won Best Role-Playing Game, Best Narrative, and Best Art Direction at The Game Awards 2024.

That same 40% also applies to Metaphor: ReFantazio Deluxe Edition, which adds eight sets of cosmetic and battle background music DLC packs, a digital artbook, digital soundtracks, and the Atlus 35th Digital History Book.

Meanwhile, RPG fans can dive deeper and explore Atlus’ rich history with their following title,s enjoying discounts too:

• Persona 3 Reload (55% off)

• Persona 3 Reload Deluxe Edition (55% off)

• Persona 3 Reload Ultimate Edition (55% off)

• Persona 4 Golden (50% off)

• Persona 4 Golden Deluxe Edition (50% off)

• Persona 5 Royal (60% off)

• Persona 5 Strikers (70% off)

• Persona 5 Strikers Digital Deluxe Edition (70% off)

• Persona 5 Tactica (60% off)

• Persona 5 Tactica Deluxe Edition (60% off)

• Shin Megami Tensei III HD Nocturne (70% off)

• Shin Megami Tensei III HD Nocturne Deluxe (75% off)

• Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance (70% off)

• Shin Megami Tensei V Vengeance Deluxe Edition (50% off)

• Etrian Odyssey HD (50% off)

• Etrian Odyssey HD II (70% off)

• Etrian Odyssey HD III (60% off)

• Soul Hackers 2 (75% off)

• Soul Hackers 2 Deluxe Edition (75% off)

Those looking for a different flavour of RPG can also find the deepest ever discount for Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s critically acclaimed Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth™, now 60% off all editions.

For a more action-focused RPG, try the latest outing in the Like a Dragon series with Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii™. For the first time, Steam users are being offered 30% off the Standard Edition and 35% off the Deluxe Edition, coming packed with bonus content such as Strongest Pirate Crew Set, Legendary Character Special Outfit Set, unique ship customization options… and even a new karaoke song!.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 04 Reloaded: Full Debriefing

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone are about to get even more epic with another huge content drop next Wednesday, July 2, with Season 04 Reloaded. Season 04 Reloaded brings new maps, modes, weapons, events, and more, including cel-shaded map playlists across all three game modes and new Battle Royale features like the Door Barricade Field Upgrade and Loot Master Perk. Plus, grab the Beavis and Butthead Tracer Pack for some extra ridiculousness.

Check out what's coming to Season 04 Reloaded:

Black Ops 6 Multiplayer:

• Two New Maps: Attend the grand opening of the Rolling Hills distillery in Fringe, a reimagined version of the map first seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. Slip into the shadows of the new Eclipse Strike map, an Avalon nightclub featuring pulsing dance music and neon-lit tables where nefarious deals are made.

• Cel-Shaded Map Playlists: Play cel-shaded variants of Nuketown, Babylon, Skyline, Stakeout, and Grind across the 6v6 respawn game modes in CODtoons Moshpit. Then gatecrash your way into Party Ops, featuring all maps, except for Stakeout, for a different kind of game.

• Party Ops LTM: Flex your cool in this limited-time Free for All party mode! Compete across a variety of minigames testing your ability to adapt to the changing rules, from a game of tag with the Bo Staff to a dance off and a tactical twist on musical chairs.

Black Ops 6 Zombies:

• Cel-Shaded Liberty Falls, Abomination Challenge LTM: Tackle a battle-hardened Elite enemy in a vicious fight across a special Cel-Shaded version of Liberty Falls.

• Starting Room LTM: Hold firm as you fight against wave after wave of the undead in a cel-shaded Starting Room zone across all maps!

• Introducing Leaderboard Events: Become the King of the Dead in a new way to battle to the top in Zombies!

Warzone:

• New Gameplay Features: Call in a Care Package for extra support with the possibility to earn two new gameplay items, the Hand Cannon and Door Barricade. Plus, amp up your scavenging abilities with the Loot Master Perk and take on the Search & Destroy Contract.

• Cel-Shaded Rebirth Island: Arriving later in the mid-season, Rebirth Island gets the cel-shaded treatment. Battle across POIs like Harbor, Prison Block, and Living Quarters is designed in a cool, animated style.

• New Modes, Resurgence Ranked Play: Warm up in Resurgence Casual and get amped in Havoc Royale. Plus, Resurgence returns to Ranked Play! Compete on Rebirth Island in Trios using the competitive ruleset and rise through the ranks.

• New Modes, Resurgence Ranked Play, and BR Solos Update: World Series of Warzone 2025 is here! Get info on expansion regions and broadcast qualifiers as Trios compete for their share of the $1M prize pool. Plus, an update regarding BR Solos.

Across all modes:

• Weapons Detail: Get your hands dirty with the close-quarters Olympia Special and Pickaxe Melee weapons. Transform semi-auto weapons into full-auto variants via the SVD Full Auto Mod and TR2 CQB Auto Conversion special attachments.

• New Events: Celebrate the best in grown-up animation with CODtoons themed events, offering awesome rewards like the new Season 04 Reloaded weapons and new attachments, new “Beavis” and “Butt-Head” Operators and themed items, and more.

• New Store Offerings: Get new Ultra Skins, Reactive, and Mastercraft Blueprints across several new Bundles arriving in the Store this season, including a Bundle themed around Mike Judge’s Beavis & Butt-Head.

Check out the Call of Duty blog for all the Season 04 Reloaded intel, and here for a Multiplayer maps flythrough. 

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach Is Available Now For PS5

KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS is proud to announce today that DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available on PlayStation®5. Check out the final trailer above.

Rejoin Sam and his companions as they journey across Australia on a new journey to save humanity from extinction and discover the answer to the haunting question: Should we have connected? Step by step, legendary game creator Hideo Kojima changes the world once again.


DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH premiered on 8th June, 2025, at a live event hosted by Geoff Keighley at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The game’s upcoming launch was celebrated with a panel discussion featuring Hideo Kojima and special guests, including an exclusive live demonstration of DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH. Watch the show livestream here.


The highly anticipated release sees Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, and Troy Baker return to Hideo Kojima’s genre-defying universe. They will be joined by Elle Fanning, Shioli Kutsuna, and Academy Award-winning film director George Miller.


Hideo Kojima is joined by longtime collaborator Yoji Shinkawa, director of character and mechanical design, with Ludvig Forssell and Kyle Cooper reprising their roles as musical director and title designer, respectively.

DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH is now available for purchase on PlayStation.

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MOVIE CORNER

28 Years Later Is A Must-Watch for Horror Fans

28 Years Later is the third installment in the "28" horror franchise, directed by Danny Boyle, who also helmed 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later. Boyle showcases his directorial expertise once again.

The film features an impressive cast, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (known for "Nosferatu"), Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter), and Jodie Comer (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker). Alfie Williams also makes a noteworthy debut, demonstrating a natural talent alongside this seasoned ensemble.

28 Years Later follows a father and son who venture from an isolated island to a mainland overrun by zombies infected with the rage virus. As they navigate this dangerous world, the son discovers uncomfortable truths about his father and confronts the harsh realities of life.

The film effectively illustrates how society has devolved 28 years after the viral outbreak. It emphasizes character development and world-building rather than relying on gratuitous gore. As the third part of the trilogy, it sets the stage for an exciting journey, exploring themes of family and the challenges of growing up in a post-apocalyptic world.

I truly enjoyed this film. It offers a nuanced narrative about family, life, and personal growth. While it is a strong addition to the franchise, I rate it 4.5 stars due to its depth and emphasis on storytelling. If you’re looking for a thoughtful exploration of family dynamics amid societal collapse, with a touch of horror, this film is worth watching.

GZ Movie Guru - Tito

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