Gaming
Just Cause 3 Gameplay Trailer Showed Off 10 New Features

Yesterday brought the first gameplay trailer for Just Cause 3. It was a lot to take in, with developer Avalanche Studios shoving as much one second action clips into a video as they could. At some point, they must have realised there was a limit to how much the average human could take in over the span of a minute, so they put up a list of the ten new features the trailer was showing off. Some of these sound a little like marketing spin, but others sound absolutely smashing.
The Wingsuit
Intended to complement Rico’s grapple and parachute, the wingsuit looks like a hang glider you can wear. It’ll have Rico swooping through the air at high speed, and when paired with the grapple he’ll be able to slingshot through tunnels, under bridges, and other cool stuff.
Multi-Tether
Speaking of Rico’s grapple, it’s apparently had some upgrades. It can now tether up to 5 things, which Avalanche Studios says will take “the creative destruction that made Just Cause 2 such a success to a whole new level.” There’s obviously near limitless possibilities here, but Avalanche suggest things like hanging buses from helicopters and creating car catapults. Fun.
Massive Explosi0ns
It’s not clear how explosions are supposed to be new to a series like this, but Avalanche Studios is insisting they’ll be on a whole new level in Just Cause 3. They’ve packed the world with all kinds of things that go boom, which creates the potential for chain explosions.
Cascading Destruction
There’s not much to say about this one. Just Cause 3 apparently features a new “physics-based destruction system,” which just means that every explosion is unique.
The “Reeled Hang”
This is another upgrade to the grapple. When Rico latches onto the underside of an object, he’ll hang upside down. This will free up his arms to shoot and throw whatever he wants at whatever he wants.
Destructible Vegetation
Ever looked at a corn field and thought it needed to be taught a lesson? In Just Cause 3, you’ll be able to show all kinds of plants what you think of them. You can blow up trees, flatten flowers, and run over those pesky cornfields with your car.
Monorail Trains
Just Cause 3 adds monorail trains as a brand new vehicle to the series. Like any other mode of transportation in Just Cause, Avalanche Studios promises monorails are ripe with opportunities for destruction.
Serious Miniguns
Why these are called “miniguns” is beyond me. Avalanche Studios calls the one featured in the trailer a “bullet-spraying behemoth.” It’ll carve right through anything that stands in its way. So don’t stand in its way.
Bridge Destruction
Bringing the Just Cause series one step closer to its dream of destroying everything, Rico can now bring down bridges. There’s any number of ways to destroy a bridge, but the trailer suggests flying a helicopter into one and seeing what happens.
Stunting
Just Cause 3 brings the ability to walk on top of moving vehicles. Rico can now strut his stuff across the wings of a plane, surf on the roof of a car, or skip across the top of a monorail. Avalanche Studios says this will lead to “crazier stunts than ever before.”
Gaming
Battle Pass for Crash Team Rumble is not necessary to unlock new characters; the upcoming closed beta

The competitive multiplayer spinoff of Crash Team Rumble, which will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, will debut on June 20. A closed beta for the game will be held in the coming weeks, and the good news that character unlocks won’t be dependent on Battle Pass progress was just revealed.
Publisher Activision made its intentions very clear in a lengthy blog post, writing, “New heroes and powers will be unlocked through in-game challenges rather than being connected to the Battle Pass because we want every player to have a balanced experience while enjoying the N. Sane fun that Crash Team Rumble has to offer.” “For those who wish to get a WUMP on the season’s newest looks, Battle Passes will solely reward cosmetic goods; however, cosmetics will still be earnable through participation in seasonal events.”
Those who preorder the platformer/battle royale mix can take part in a limited beta between April 20 and 24. For those who want to jump right in, online matches against other players and practice matches versus AI bots will be offered.
How does Crash Team Rumble strike you? Will you participate in the closed beta test?
Gaming
Indie Not on PlayStation Wins BAFTA Game of the Year, Beating PS5, PS4’s Greatest Hits

God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring were both beaten out for the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) award for Best Game by a tiny little independent title called Vampire Survivors, which isn’t even accessible on PlayStation systems. Do you really believe that?
Putting all lightheartedness aside, Vampire Survivors was something of a phenomenon in 2022, and you would have to be living under a rock (or live offline) to have missed it. It burst into prominence and eventually became a favorite among industry insiders. A fiendishly addictive fundamental gameplay loop hides beneath a deceptively simple exterior, earning developer Luca Galante, aka Poncle, this year’s BAFTA for Game Design as well as another honor.
Last up it’s the award for Best Game. Huge congratulations go to… Vampire Survivors! 🌟🦇🌟#BAFTAGamesAwards pic.twitter.com/nnH9xRQkn1
— BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) March 30, 2023
There hasn’t been any news of the mega-hit coming to PlayStation as of yet, so there’s probably some sort of exclusivity agreement in place or anything else blocking it. Perhaps one day we will be granted access to it, but until then, console yourself with one of the numerous high-end games on our preferred platform, such as The Last of Us, which won Best Game back in 2014.
In slightly related news, Shuhei Yoshida, a PlayStation legend, received a BAFTA Fellowship, the highest honor bestowed by the organization.
What do you think about the Vampire Survivors’ victory—do you believe it was well-deserved or totally absurd?
Gaming
On May 17, Crusader Kings 3: Royal Court Expansion will be available on consoles

While we felt Crusader Kings 3: Console Edition was fantastic when it was launched on the PS5 last year, we were only able to play the base game. We are incredibly grateful that the great Royal Court extension will be coming to consoles. This is a regal proclamation that we could not be more delighted to make.
It’s pretty difficult to switch back after you’ve experienced the conveniences and enhancements that Royal Court offers to the well-stocked table, as anyone who has played Crusader Kings 3 on PC knows. It’s not just for show; players will be able to use trophies and priceless pieces of art to adorn their throne room, which adds a minor RPG system to an already magnificently complex adventure.
If you haven’t already and like the basic Crusader King’s experience, we highly encourage you to give Royal Court a try. This expansion is the ideal reason to jump back in for another round of backroom maneuvering. Are you going to create your own royal court?
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