Dead Island
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- On SaleSeveral games are currently on sale on Steam, with discounts including 90% off Dead Island 2, 60% off Duskers, 75% off The Knightling, and 30% off Vampire Survivors. Additionally, a 'Ultimate Giga Cosmos Bundle' is available with a pay-what-you-want model.
- Game Crossovers and CollaborationsDan Houser is launching a new TV show and game franchise called 'Absurdaverse,' featuring new quests and characters. The article also mentions a collaboration between Dead Island 2 and Quarantine Zone, and touches on the possibility of a Bloodborne movie.
- Evening PatchesA new official patch, version 1.1.13.1645, has been released for Dead Island 2. The patch notes indicate it is related to the 'Quarantine Zone: The Last Check' content.
- Evening Postmortems/RetrospectivesDead Island 2 is celebrating its three-year anniversary with an infographic detailing its development and a crossover outbreak event. The infographic highlights key moments from the game's 'HELL-A' journey.
- Kevin Afghani Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of HonorVoice actor Kevin Afghani, known for his work as the current voice of Mario and Luigi, will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026. The event will take place at the Roebbelen Center in Roseville, CA, from June 20-21. Afghani has also lent his voice to games like Genshin Impact and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
- Dead Island 2 Celebrating Three Years With “Killer” InitiativesDeep Silver and Dambuster Studios are celebrating three years of Dead Island 2 with several initiatives. This includes a free Dead Island 2-themed update for the Steam game Quarantine Zone: The Last Check and the release of the Dead Island Series Bundle for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
DEAD ISLAND 2 CELEBRATES THREE YEARS OF THE HELL-A ZOMPOCALYPSEDeep Silver and Dambuster Studios are celebrating the third anniversary of Dead Island 2 with several initiatives. A free crossover update for Quarantine Zone is available, and the Dead Island Series Bundle is coming to Xbox Series S|X and PlayStation 5. New artwork and an infographic also commemorate the milestone.- On SaleSeveral games are currently on sale on Steam, including Dead Island 2 with a 90% discount, Vampire Survivors and Baba Is You with 30% off, and Krita with 55% off. Additionally, GameDev.tv is offering a 'pay what you want' bundle for game development courses.
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Hit 2023 PS5 RPG 90% Off With DLC in Insane PS Store DealThe action RPG Dead Island 2 is available at a significant discount on the PlayStation Store, with the Ultimate Edition, including all DLC, priced at $6.99. This cross-buy offer for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 is available until April 23, 2026, representing the game's lowest price to date.- Meet Nyr! - one of the mermaids from SIRENSSilent Lamb Studio has released a new trailer showcasing Nyr, a mermaid character from their upcoming underwater exploration and narrative-driven game, Sirens. The game will launch in Early Access on Steam and features mermaid customization, melee combat, and boss battles. The studio, formed in 2019, consists of industry veterans who have worked on titles like Lords of the Fallen and Outriders.
Dying Light: The Beast Launches Restored Land Edition Across All PlatformsTechland has released Dying Light: The Beast Restored Land Edition, a definitive version of the zombie survival game. This edition includes new difficulty modes like Restored Land and One Life, along with features such as Roadkill Rallies, leaderboards, new quests, finishers, trophies, and co-op enhancements. The update is available for free to existing owners on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC.- Daily Video Game Deals Mar 7 – Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, Frostpunk 2: Ice Breaker, Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion, Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma & MoreThis article lists daily video game deals for March 7th, featuring discounts on numerous titles across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Notable games with price reductions include Darkest Dungeon II, Persona 3 Reload, Dead Island 2, and Alan Wake 2 Deluxe Edition.
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Embracer sales decline 26% to $1.3bn during first nine months of fiscal yearEmbracer Group reported a 26% decline in net sales to $1.3 billion for the first nine months of its fiscal year, ending December 31, 2025. Despite the overall decrease, CEO Phil Rogers described the third quarter as a "clear improvement" due to the performance of core intellectual properties like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 and Dead Island. The company anticipates a significant profitability and cash generation inflection point in fiscal year 2026/27 with a pipeline of major releases.
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