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Today in the World Countries
- Ganesh Chaturthi is being celebrated in Mauritius
- Thimphu Drupchen Dromchoe (Thimphu) is being celebrated in Bhutan
- People born on this day are Virgo as their zodiac sign.
Today in History
On this day in 2022
- EVENTS
- Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge breaks his own world record for the marathon in 2 hours 1 minute 9 seconds in Berlin (previous record 2:01:39).
- TV SERIES
- Reboot (2022): Season 1 is released. Reed (Keegan-Michael Key), Clay (Johnny Knoxville), Bree (Judy Greer), and Zack (Calum Worthy) are reluctantly reunited for a reboot of their 2000 sitcom in this comedy series created by Steven Levitan.
- GAMING: PC
- Soulstice for PC is released. The balance of the Holy Kingdom of Keidas is compromised when powerful, feral creatures known as "Wraiths"invade from the other side of the Veil, threatening to consume the living. The "Chimeras", hybrid warriors born of the union of two souls, are the only ones who can protect humankind.Briar and Lute are two sisters who have been reborn as a Chimera. The transformation has granted Briar superhuman strength and resilience, while Lute, who was sacrificed in order to bind her soul to her sister's, has become a ghost with mystical powers. Voiced by Stefanie Joosten (Metal Gear Solid 5), Briar and Lute are sent on a mission to reclaim a city in ruins that has been ravaged by the Wraiths, only to discover that the Order they belong to has a far more complex plan in mind.Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies and breathtaking boss fights.
- Wylde Flowers for PC is released. Wylde Flowers is a cozy life and farming sim with a witchy twist! Escape to a cute world of diverse folks, and magical spells, as you and the coven unravel a mystery!Play as Tara, as she arrives at a cozy rural island to help out her grandma and the family farm.Explore a wholesome world of magical realms, beautiful beaches, secretive forests and the friendly town of Fairhaven.Meet a charming cast of fully voice acted characters, with intriguing back stories to reveal. Find friendship or maybe even romance?Transform the Wylde family farm into a productive haven bursting with fresh vegetables, fruit trees and cute baby animals!Reveal the hidden darkness which is affecting the town and discover how to bring everyone together.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 5
- Hardspace: Shipbreaker for PlayStation 5 is released. Welcome to LYNX, the galaxy's leading ship-salvaging corporation!Across your career, you'll have the privilege of paying your debt to us by purchasing salvaging rights to increasingly large and valuable ships. Cut them open and extract as much value as possible!You are equipped with the latest in LYNX tech. Carve entry points, salvage valuable materials and components with your cutting tool or slice scrap metal at any angle into a million pieces as you ponder a lonely existence... the possibilities are endless! Be cautious - dying is extremely unprofitable.We strongly advise upgrading your tools, helmet and suit to take on more lucrative contracts - all you need to worry about is how you'll pay for it!
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Amnesia: Memories for Switch is released. On the 1st of August, you awake as the Heroine, with previous memories of who you are somehow snatched away from you. In your confusion, a mysterious spirit named Orion appears to help you regain your memories. Youll explore your own world as a complete stranger, trying to understand what was once familiar all while hiding your condition from the five men close to you. Because, as Orion warns, you may jeopardize any chance of recovering your memories if anyone finds out. Its now up to you recover the past to rewrite your future love story!
- GAMING: XBOX SERIES X
- Deathloop for Xbox Series X is released. If at first you don't succeed Die, Die AgainFrom the team at Arkane Lyon comes an innovative take on first-person action. "DEATHLOOP"transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don't succeed die, die again.
On this day in 2021
- EVENTS
- First edition of Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein" sells for $1.17 million, setting new world record for a printed work by a woman.
- Kansas City Royals'Salvador Perez hits his 46th home run to break Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's MLB record for most in a season by a catcher, in Royals 7-2 win in Cleveland.
- Pfizer announces they have developed a safe COVID-19 pandemic vaccine for 5-11 year olds with the dose 1/3 of the strength.
- Salvador Perez hits his 46th home run to break Hall of Famer Johnny Bench's MLB record for most in a season by a catcher in KC Royals'7-2 win in Cleveland.
- DEATHS
- Sarah Dash, American pop, R& B, and disco singer (Patti LaBelle & Bluebirds; Labelle - "Lady Marmalade"), who died at 76.
- Jan Jindra, Czech rower (Olympic gold Coxed four 1952, bronze Eight 1960), who died at 89.
- Billy Maxwell, American golfer (US Amateur C'ship 1951; Ryder Cup 1963; 7 x PGA Tour wins), who died at 92.
- TV SERIES
- Ordinary Joe: Season 1 is released. The drama series from Matt Reeves shows what Joe Kimbreau's (James Wolk) life would be like if he followed his passion for music, if he married his best friend and if he became a police officer like his father.
- The Big Leap: Season 1 is released. Amateur dancers join a competitive reality series casting for a live updated version of Swan Lake in this dramedy from Liz Heldens, Jason Winer, Sue Naegle.
On this day in 2020
- EVENTS
- 107th Tour de France: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar claims yellow jersey from countryman Primoz Roglic; also wins mountains and U25 classifications; green jersey, Sam Bennett.
- 72nd Emmy Awards held virtually: "Succession" best drama, "Schitts Creek" wins record nine awards for a comedy, "Watchman" best limited series.
- BIRTHS
- Khai Malik, Family Member, born in United States.
- TV SERIES
- Us: Season 1 is released. Douglas Petersen (Tom Hollander) hopes to use his family's three week European vacation with their son (Tom Taylor) to change his wife Connie's (Saskia Reeves) mind about leaving him in this adaptation of David Nicholls' novel of the same name.[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 20 Sep 2020 and to air in the US on PBS in 2021]
- POLITICS
- FinCEN files leaked - over 2,000 mostly 'suspicious activity reports'to the US government showing banks allowed money laundering worth $2 trillion 2000-17.
- SPORTS
- Garland F. Pinholster, American college basketball coach (USA: gold Pan American Games 1963; Oglethorpe University 1956-66), who died at 92.
On this day in 2019
- EVENTS
- Batman Day - 80th anniversary of the first Batman comic.
- The MOSAiC expedition, the greatest Arctic research expedition ever, sets sail from Norway, aims to stay trapped in ice for a year to study climate change.
- Students from 185 countries stage the world's largest-ever protest on climate change culminating in Manhattan rally led by Greta Thunberg.
- Researchers for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) propose that aliens may have bugged earths co-orbitals (nearby orbiting rocks) in "The Astronomical Journal".
- DEATHS
- Su Beng [Lim Tiau-hui], Taiwanese revolutionary, 'Father of Taiwanese Independence'(Taiwan’s 400-Year History), who died at 100.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Always in Season is released. Always in Season explores the lingering impact of more than a century of lynching African Americans and connects this form of historic racial terrorism to racial violence today. The film centers on the case of Lennon Lacy, an African American teen who was found hanging from a swing set in Bladenboro, North Carolina, on August 29,2014. Despite inconsistencies in the case, local officials quickly ruled Lennon’s death a suicide, but his mother, Claudia, believes Lennon was lynched. Claudia moves from paralyzing grief to leading the fight for justice for her son. As the film unfolds, Lennon’s case, and the suspicions surrounding it, intersect with stories of other communities seeking justice and reconciliation. A few hundred miles away in Monroe, Georgia, a diverse group of reenactors, including the adult daughter of a former Ku Klux Klan leader, annually dramatize a 1946 quadruple lynching to ensure the victims are never forgotten and encourage the community to come forward with information that might bring the perpetrators to justice. As the terrorism of the past bleeds into the present, the film asks: what will it take for Americans to begin building a national movement for racial justice and reconciliation?
- Britt-Marie Was Here is released. 63-year-old Britt-Marie suddenly reconsiders her purpose in life after she discovers her husband of 40 years has been cheating on her. Accepting a supremely unglamorous job at a ramshackle youth center in the backwater town of Borg, she reluctantly takes on the impossible task of coaching the children’s soccer team to victory. Despite having no experience and no resources, Britt-Marie is invigorated by the team's infectious energy and, for the first time maybe ever, allows herself to step out of her comfort zone—and into a potential romance with a charming local police officer.
- Corporate Animals is released. Lucy (Demi Moore) is the egotistical megalomaniac CEO of Incredible Edibles, America's premier provider of edible cutlery. In her infinite wisdom, Lucy leads her staff including her long-suffering assistants, Freddie (Karan Soni) and Jess (Jessica Williams), on a corporate team-building caving weekend to New Mexico. When disaster strikes, not even their useless guide, Brandon (Ed Helms), can save them. Trapped underground by a cave-in, this mismatched and disgruntled group must pull together in order to survive.
- MOVIES: NR
- Loro is released. Sex, drugs, power, and vice: welcome to the mid-2000s Italy of Silvio Berlusconi, the egomaniac billionaire Prime Minister who presides over an empire of scandal and corruption. Sergio (Riccardo Scamarcio) is an ambitious young hustler managing an escort service catering to the rich and powerful. Determined to move up in the world, Sergio sets his sights on the biggest client of all: Berlusconi (Toni Servillo), the disgraced, psychotically charming businessman and ex-PM currently plotting his political comeback. As Berlusconi attempts to bribe his way back to power, Sergio devises his own equally audacious scheme to win the mogul’s attention. [Sundance Selects]
- MOVIES: PG
- Downton Abbey is released. The Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.
- MOVIES: PG13
- Ad Astra is released. Astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the outer edges of the solar system to find his missing father and unravel a mystery that threatens the survival of our planet. His journey will uncover secrets that challenge the nature of human existence and our place in the cosmos.
- Where's My Roy Cohn? is released. One of the most controversial and influential American men of the 20th Century, Roy Cohn was a ruthless and unscrupulous lawyer and political power broker whose 28-year career ranged from acting as chief counsel to Senator Joseph McCarthy's Communist-hunting subcommittee to molding the career of a young Queens real estate developer named Donald Trump. [Sony Pictures Classics]
- MOVIES: R
- Villains is released. Mickey and Jules are lovers on the run, headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State. When their car dies after a gas station robbery, they break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret, and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.
- Zeroville is released. Vikar is a lost soul journeying through Hollywood 1969, a land of myths, beauty and monsters. The studio system is in decay, and a new generation of brash filmmakers are on the rise. With his shaved head marked by a tattoo from his favorite film,1951’s A Place in the Sun, Vikar is a bizarre presence even amid the dreamers and players. He finds work first building sets, then as an apprentice editor obsessed with wielding the power of moving images. As his involvement in the creative process deepens, so does his fascination with a tragic screen goddess named Soledad. Together they discover just how hard it is to live in the blurred boundary between reality and illusion.
- Running with the Devil is released. When a cocaine shipment is compromised to the dismay of a drug cartel’s CEO, known simply as The Boss (Barry Pepper), he orders his most trusted henchman, The Cook (Nicolas Cage), and his partner, another master drug trafficker known as The Man (Laurence Fishburne), on a dangerous journey to audit the company’s supply chain. As the drugs make their perilous trek across international borders, past gangsters, refiners, and couriers, they are also being tracked by Federal Agents. When The Cook realizes where the network is breaking down, it may be too late to keep the cartel satisfied.
- Rambo: Last Blood is released. Almost four decades after he drew first blood, Sylvester Stallone is back as one of the greatest action heroes of all time, John Rambo. Now, Rambo must confront his past and unearth his ruthless combat skills to exact revenge in a final mission.
- MOVIES: TV14
- Diego Maradona is released. Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the career of celebrated football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli in the 1980s.
- MOVIES: TVMA
- Between Two Ferns: The Movie is released. After Will Ferrell discovered his public access show "Between Two Ferns"and uploaded it to Funny Or Die, Zach became a laughing stock. Now Zach is taking a road trip to complete a series of celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.
- TV SERIES
- Criminal: UK: Season 1 is released. Hayley Atwell and David Tennant are just two of a dozen suspects who go under intense interrogation in the George Kay and Jim Field Smith crime drama anthology set in France, Germany, Spain, and the U.K.
- ALBUMS
- DSVII was released by M83. The eighth full-length studio release for the French electronic project of Anthony Gonzalez is a sequel to 2007's Digital Shades Vol. 1 and was inspired by 1980s sci-fi and fantasy movies as well as video game soundtracks.
- Chastity Belt was released by Chastity Belt. The fourth full-length release for the Seattle-based band was co-produced by Jay Som.
- Cause and Effect was released by Keane. The fifth full-length studio release from the British alternative rock band is its first in seven years and was produced with David Kosten.
- Altid Sammen was released by Efterklang. The first full-length studio release in seven years for the Danish group is an Danish-language only album featuring the Belgian baroque collective, B.O.X. (Baroque Orchestration X).
- Jaime was released by Brittany Howard. The debut full-length solo release for the Alabama Shakes frontwoman features contributions from Zac Cockrell, Shawn Everett, Robert Glasper, and Nate Smith.
- Memory was released by Vivian Girls. The fourth full-length release for the indie trio is its first since breaking up in 2014 and was produced with Rob Barbarto.
- Nine was released by Blink-182. The ninth full-length studio release for the pop-punk trio features production by John Feldmann, The Futuristics and Tim Pagnotta.
- Sinematic was released by Robbie Robertson. The first solo release from The Band guitarist since 2011's How To Become Clairvoyant was inspired in part by his work on the score for Martin Scorsese's The Irishman and features contributions from such artists as Doyle Bramhall II, Citizen Cope, Glen Hansard, DJ Howie B, Van Morrison, and Derek Trucks.
- Spirit Counsel was released by Thurston Moore. The latest solo release for the Sonic Youth artist features three extended instrumental experimental tracks.
- Terms of Surrender was released by Hiss Golden Messenger. The latest full-length release for the folk-rock band led by MC Taylor was produced with Brad Cook.
- Why Me? Why Not. was released by Liam Gallagher. The second full-length solo release from the Oasis singer features contributions from producer Greg Kurstin, Damon McMahon, Michael Tighe, and Andrew Wyatt.
- GAMING: PC
- Untitled Goose Game for PC is released. It's a lovely morning in the village and you are a horrible goose. Untitled Goose Game is a slapstick-stealth-sandbox, where you are a goose let loose on an unsuspecting village. Make your way around town, from peoples' back gardens to the high street shops to the village green, setting up pranks, stealing hats, honking a lot, and generally ruining everyone’s day.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- The Sojourn for PlayStation 4 is released. Traverse a thought-provoking puzzle game and its immersive color-drenched world of light and shadow. The Sojourn takes place in a mysterious land, where lights guide you forward and the world reveals itself to be full of challenges. Overcome these intricate and ever more demanding obstacles to uncover the nature of reality.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for Switch is released. [*Reviews will go up on September 19 at 5am Pacific] 26 years after its original release on Game Boy, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening will be reborn as a new experience on Nintendo Switch. Buffeted by a storm, Link washes ashore on the mysterious Koholint Island. In order to return home, Link must overcome challenging dungeons and battle against fearsome monsters. This new version of the classic adventure includes many unique elements that appeared in the original Game Boy release, such as 2D platformer-style rooms and appearances from characters outside of The Legend of Zelda series.
- Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch for Switch is released. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered. Journey back to the other world in Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch. LEVEL-5's classic tale returns better than ever. Join Oliver as he embarks on an adventure through a world inhabited by new friends and ferocious foes alike in the hopes of bringing back his mother after a tragic incident. With a copy of the Wizard's Companion in his hand and his trusty friend Drippy by his side, he will travel across this rich fantasy world to tame familiars, take on enemies, and overcome the countless challenges that stand between him and his mother's salvation.Features:This charming tale unfolds through the use of animation storyboarded and created by the legendary Studio Ghibli and music composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi. Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch combines beautiful animated visuals, masterful storytelling, and a sweeping score to create an epic role-playing adventure like no other.* TAKE THE OTHER WORLD WITH YOU - Take Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch wherever you go on Nintendo Switch* ALL-STAR PRODUCTION - LEVEL-5's mastery of the RPG genre is combined with Studio Ghibli's world-class animation andmusic composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi* CAPTIVATING STORY - A charming yet tragic tale unfolds through the use of animation storyboarded and created by StudioGhibli with English and Japanese voice-overs* ROLE-PLAYING MASTERY - A rich mixture of familiar RPG elements, expertly crafted and designed, and featuring dozens oflocations to explore, hundreds of creatures to battle, and a wealth of quests and secrets to uncover* DYNAMIC COMBAT - Switch freely between characters and familiars in an exciting battle system that combines real-time andturn-based tactical elements
- POLITICS
- Australian PM Scott Morrison welcomed for week-long visit at the White House by US President Donald Trump.
- Rare Egyptian political protests take place against corruption in President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi's government in Tahrir Square, Cairo and elsewhere.
- SPORTS
- Howard Cassady, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (Heisman Trophy 1955, Ohio State; NFL C'ship 1957, Detroit Lions), who died at 85.
On this day in 2018
- EVENTS
- Overloaded ferry capsizes on Lake Victoria, Tanzania, killing at least 207, with one man surviving in air lock for two days.
- EU leaders, including Donald Tusk and Emmanuel Macron, criticize Theresa May's Brexit plan at a summit in Salzburg, Austria.
- Woman shoots seven people, killing three and herself at a Rite Aid distribution center near Baltimore, Maryland.
- DEATHS
- John Cunliffe, British children's book author and television presenter (Postman Pat; Rosie and Jim), who died of cardio-pulmonaryfailure at 85.
- Greg Hodnett, Race Car Driver.
- GAMING: PC
- CrossCode for PC is released. A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.
- Star Control: Origins for PC is released. Explore the galaxy, investigate new worlds, contact new civilizations, and battle hostile aliens in Star Control: Origins. You are the captain of Earth's brand new, state-of-the-art ship, The Vindicator. Your mission is to gather together allies to fight an ancient alien menace that threatens to annihilate the human race.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- The Gardens Between for PlayStation 4 is released. The Gardens Between is a surreal puzzle adventure that follows best friends, Arina and Frendt, as they fall into a mysterious world of beautiful garden islands. Manipulate time to solve puzzles and discover the secrets of each island.
- GAMING: SWITCH
- Velocity 2X for Switch is released. Velocity 2X is the highly anticipated sequel to Velocity Ultra that features amazing puzzle-platforming action alongside award-winning top-down shoot em-up gameplay!Engage the Quarp Drive teleport to outsmart the enemy in race-tuned space combat, then dock your ship, jump out and run around on foot to infiltrate enemy bases. Once youve disabled internal defences, jump back into the Quarp Jet and continue your mission!Velocity 2X takes the same approach to great gameplay design that made Velocity Ultra so much fun, and applies it to a puzzle-platforming adventure too, making Velocity 2X twice the twitchy fun!
- Hover for Switch is released. Hover is a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game in a futuristic 3D Open World.The game takes place in ECP17, a high-tech city also called Hover City by its inhabitants and located on a distant planet. The Great Admin cut the communication with the Galactic Union and established a strong dictatorship. Having fun has become illegal and entertainment is banished.You're in charge of a team of young rebels, the Gamers, fighting against the new anti-leisure laws oppressing the city. Equipped with high-tech gears allowing amazing jumps and speed, they roam the city to sabotage the propaganda, help citizens, and find a way to reach the Orbital Station. This way they could warn the Galactic Union and put an end to the oppression.Hover is both a single and multiplayer experience. At any time you can instantly switch from offline to online mode and join your friends or players from around the world and progress through the adventure by cooperating or playing against them. No matter where you are and what you're doing, you'll be able to connect. Hover is also a community-driven game offering many tools to players to create missions or mini games.
On this day in 2017
- EVENTS
- US Federal Reserve says it will start to unwind its bond portfolio employed in wake of the financial crisis.
- DEATHS
- John Nicholson, Race Car Driver.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- Thirst Street is released. Alone and depressed after the suicide of her lover, American flight attendant Gina (Lindsay Burdge) travels to Paris and hooks up with nightclub bartender Jerome (Damien Bonnard) on her layover. But as Gina falls deeper into lust and opts to stay in France, this harmless rendezvous quickly turns into unrequited amour fou. When Jerome’s ex Clémence (Esther Garrel) reenters the picture, Gina is sent on a downward spiral of miscommunication, masochism, and madness. [Samuel Goldwyn Films]
- TV SERIES
- The Good Place: Season 2 is released. Eleanor and her friends wake up in the new Good Place with no memories of their previous experiences in the second season of the comedy.
- GAMING: PC
- Super Hydorah for PC is released. Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot em up designed to offer a challenging and memorable experience, sublimating the wisdom and richness of traditional shmup classics. The game has direct action, nostalgic art and a wide variety of unique spatial content and situations. It is hours of intense fun, alone or with your friends, to face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Lance.
On this day in 2016
- EVENTS
- " This Is Us" TV drama premieres in the US starring Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia.
- Black American Keith Lamont Scott is shot dead by a black police officer in Charlotte, North Carolina, provoking violent protests in the city.
- DEATHS
- Curtis Hanson, American film director and screenwriter (LA Confidential,8 Mile), who died at 71.
- TV SERIES
- Bull (2016): Season 1 is released. Dr. Jason Bull (Michael Weatherly) runs a trial consulting company to help analyze juries in this drama series based on Dr. Phil's career before he became a daytime talk-show host.
- This Is Us: Season 1 is released. The Dan Fogelman dramedy features people (Sterling K. Brown, Justin Hartley, Chrissy Metz, Mandy Moore, and Milo Ventimiglia) who share the same birthday and how their lives cross each other.
- GAMING: 3DS
- Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse for 3DS is released. The story of Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse depicts the remnants of Tokyo, ravaged by a catastrophe. Demons and humans co-exist, but in this state, the remnants of humankind are just a prize being fought over by the higher deities. One lone Hunter, the game's protagonist, meets an early demise and through a pact with a lesser god, is brought back to life in exchange for his pledge of servitude. From there, the protagonist allies with other Hunters in the ruins of post-apocalyptic Tokyo beginning a plot that crosses over with the events of the original Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- GAMING: PC
- The Bunker for PC is released. The Bunker is a live action psychological horror game starring Adam Brown (The Hobbit) and Sarah Greene (Penny Dreadful, Assassin’s Creed 3) with a story written anddeveloped by gaming talent behind The Witcher, Broken Sword and SOMA.
- Wheels of Aurelia for PC is released. A narrative road trip game set in the roaring Italian 70s, it tells the story of Lella, a restless woman driving on the roads of the western coast of Italy, the famous “Via Aurelia”.
- Cossacks 3 for PC is released. Cossacks 3 is a combination of war, economy, army developing, building and upgrading. This RTS gameplay promises to return old fans in the golden ages of the genre and give newcomers a unique experience.
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION 4
- Dear Esther: Landmark Edition for PlayStation 4 is released. Dear Esther is a first-person ghost story. Rather than traditional game-play the focus here is on exploration, uncovering the mystery of a lonely island, of who you are and why you are here. Fragments of story are randomly uncovered when exploring the various locations of the island, making every each journey a unique experience.
- Destiny: Rise of Iron for PlayStation 4 is released. Destiny: Rise of Iron is the next expansion to the Destiny universe. It features an all new cinematic story campaign set within The Plaguelands, a brand new location on Earth. Under the command of Lord Saladin you will face a new faction of Fallen Devils, the Splicers, while unravelling the mystery of the Iron Lords. Rise of Iron features new weapons, armor, and gear, as well as a new cooperative three-player Strike, a new mode and maps for the Crucible competitive multiplayer, and an all new six-player cooperative Raid. [Activision]
- Batman: The Telltale Series - Episode 2: Children of Arkham for PlayStation 4 is released. With Gotham City's first family mired in corruption, and an old friend now a dangerous adversary, the life of the Dark Knight is turned upside down. What was Thomas Wayne entangled in, and why was he killed? Determined to learn the truth about his father, Bruce sets out to question those involved in Gotham's criminal past. But which mask will he wear - The billionaire, or the bat? Huge decisions will forever change the Batman and the lives of those around him, as he meets the Children of Arkham.
- Zenith (2016) for PlayStation 4 is released. Zenith is an action RPG that combines that feel of the golden era RPG games with a generous dose of humor and parody. Adventuring, exploring ruins, accidentally unleashing the apocalypse, saving the world… you’ve done it all, and so has Argus. And, frankly, he’s a bit fed up with the whole thing. He used to be a wizard, which was fine and all, but he’s in his 30s now, and he wants to settle down and get some peace and quiet.
- Slain: Back from Hell for PlayStation 4 is released. You control the fate of Bathoryn, a doomed hero in a Gothic world, who seeks to liberate six cursed realms from six deadly overlords. He must battle his way through this blighted land, packed with gruesome and lethal creatures before ascending (or sometimes descending) into a stronghold, all the while defeating fiendish traps and vile monsters alike. [Playstation.com]
- GAMING: PLAYSTATION VITA
- Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs for PlayStation Vita is released. Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs weaves an intricate story that pushes the boundaries of reality as you battle restless spirits causing chaos throughout Tokyo!
- POLITICS
- Bill Barrett, American politician (Rep-R-Nebraska 1991-2001), who died at 87.
On this day in 2015
- EVENTS
- Alexis Tsipras and Syriza party declared the winners in Greek snap election.
- Martin Shkreli, CEO of Turing Pharmaceuticals, confirms raising the price of toxoplasmosis drug Daraprim by 5,000%.
- Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro in Havana, on the 1st day of his tour of Cuba.
- Solheim Cup Women's Golf, GC St. Leon-Rot: US regains Cup 14½ to 13½; Paula Creamer beats Sandra Gal 4 & 3 in deciding singles match.
- DEATHS
- Jack Larson, American actor (The Adventures of Superman -" Jimmy Olsen"), screenwriter, and librettist (Virgil Thomson's "Lord Byron"), who died at 87.
- Charles Kenneth "C K" Williams, American poet and translator (Pulitzer prize 2000), who died at 78.
- GAMING: XBOX ONE
- Skylanders SuperChargers for Xbox One is released. Skylanders SuperChargers features a brand-new class of heroes, called SuperChargers who are distinct with fresh moves, powerful attacks and all-new weapons. These SuperChargers also have special in-game abilities that help Portal Masters fight Kaos. Twenty new SuperChargers character toys and 20 new vehicle toys will be available.
On this day in 2014
- DEATHS
- Polly Bergen [Nellie Burgin], American actress, singer, television host, and writer (Rhoda-Winds of War, The Helen Morgan Story), who died of natural causes at 84.
- GAMING: PC
- Worlds of Magic for PC is released. Worlds of Magic is a 4X turn-based strategy game. Players explore and conquer a vast variety of procedurally generated universes, using military and magical power to overcome their foes. Found cities, raise armies, research and cast spells, hire powerful heroes, and create powerful magical artifacts.
- GAMING: WII U
- Bayonetta 2 for Wii U is released. In this climatic sequel to the critically acclaimed Bayonetta action game, players will be on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Brimming with epic, gorgeous cut scenes and battles that are more exhilarating than ever, this game never lets up on the action. Fight on top of a jet as it soars through a downtown city. Duke it out against a giant angel, who bears a whip for an arm, on top of a speeding train. And take to the skies in a fight against a demonic monster while ascending to the top of a skyscraper.
- POLITICS
- New Zealand's National Government wins a 3rd term in the elections despite allegations of corruption and revelations about state surveillance.
On this day in 2013
- EVENTS
- Grand Theft Auto becomes the fastest entertainment product to reach $1 Billion in sales.
- Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise is boarded by Russian military.
- Alex Rodriquez sets new MLB record with 24 Grand Slam home runs for the New York Yankees.
- DEATHS
- Jim Mccallum, Race Car Driver.
- MOVIES: NOT RATED
- My Lucky Star is released. An innocent woman (Zhang Ziyi) gets caught up in an international diamond heist that leads to her meeting the man of her dreams, a spy (Leehom Wang) who is trying to save the world.
- Zaytoun is released. Beirut,1982: a young Palestinian refugee and an Israeli fighter pilot form a tentative bond in their attempt to make their way across war-torn Lebanon back to their home.
- The Colony is released. Forced underground by the next ice age, a struggling outpost of survivors must fight to preserve humanity against a threat even more savage than nature.
- The Short Game is released. The Short Game follows the lives of eight of the best 7-year old golfers in the world as they train for and compete in the World Championships of Junior Golf. The annual tournament held at golfing mecca Pinehurst, North Carolina, brings in 1500 young golfers from 54 different countries and determines who will be crowned golfâ
- MOVIES: PG13
- Ip Man: The Final Fight is released. In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more. What began as simple challenges from rival kung fu schools soon finds him drawn into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, Ip Man has no choice but to fight - one last time. [Well Go USA]
- Haute Cuisine is released. Hortense is a small town chef and restaurant-owner whose life changes when she becomes the personal chef to the President of France.
- Generation Iron is released. Generation Iron follows top bodybuilders as they train to compete in the Mr. Olympia competition.
- After Tiller is released. After the assassination of Dr. George Tiller in Kansas in 2009, there are a limited number of doctors left in the country who provide third-trimester abortions for women. After Tiller moves between the rapidly unfolding stories of these doctors, all of whom were close colleagues of Dr. Tiller, and are fighting to keep this service available in the wake of his death. These four people have become the new number-one targets of the pro-life movement, yet continue to risk their lives every day to do work that many believe is murder, but which they believe is profoundly important for their patients' lives. After Tiller shows them confronting harassment from protesters, challenges in their personal lives, and a series of tough ethical decisions.
- MOVIES: R
- A Single Shot is released. The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse between hunter John Moon and the hardened backwater criminals out for his blood.
- C.O.G. is released. In this adaptation of a David Sedaris' essay, a cocky young man travels to Oregon to work at an apple farm. Out of his element, his lifestyle and notions are picked apart by everyone who crosses his path.
- Thanks for Sharing is released. Four sex addicts in various stages of recovery struggle to form meaningful relationships.
- Prisoners is released. How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover is facing every parent's worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki arrests its driver, Alex Jones, but a lack of evidence forces his release. As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child's life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?
- Rush is released. Set against the glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, Rush tells the true story of the great rivalry between handsome English playboy James Hunt and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver Niki Lauda. The story chronicles their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error.
- TV SERIES
- The Hollow Crown: Season 1 is released. Filmed on location, the adaptions of William Shakespeare's plays "Richard II, ""Henry IV, Part 1, ""Henry IV, Part 2, "and "Henry V"features Ben Whishaw as Richard II, Rory Kinnear as the young Henry IV, Jeremy Irons as the older Henry IV, and Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal/Henry V.
- GAMING: PC
- Takedown: Red Sabre for PC is released. In recent years, shooters have become homogenized. There used to be a wide range of different games to choose, from run-and-gun action titles to slow-paced tactical shooters focusing on strategy and tactics, but now most shooters follow the same model of big set pieces, regenerating health, linear levels, and cinematic experiences. The realistic tactical shooters with in-depth planning have almost entirely disappeared in recent years.This project, working title TAKEDOWN, aims to change that. This game, the spiritual successor to games like the original Rainbow Six and SWAT series, will focus on realistic weapons modeling, squad based play, in a close-quarters battle setting. To succeed in this game you need to take things slow, study your plans, and execute flawlessly. If you get shot, there are consequences. You wont be hiding behind a wall waiting for your health to regenerate. If a team member goes down, you will have to assess the situation and reallocate team members if necessary to complete the mission. Don't expect all of the tools and plans to be forced fed to you - it is up to the player to ensure their team is equipped and ready for the tasks at hand.AKEDOWN is a thinking-persons shooter. The player that takes things slow, aims carefully, and plans their moves right will overcome the player who runs in with guns blazing. Close-quarters battle brings the fight inside, as you would see SWAT teams or SOF units taking down small numbers of dangerous adversaries. Non-linear environments allow for multiple routes and tactics and add replayability. The operation to clear pirates from a hijacked oil tanker by Russian special forces in May of 2010 is a perfect example of the types of missions in TAKEDOWN.You will plan your insertions and routes before going into the scenario, outfitting your teammates with weapons and equipment of your choosing, and then execute the mission. If one of your team members is killed, they are gone, and you have lost their valuable experience, so you have to be careful! Gameplay modes include single player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer.If you are a fan of old school shooters where thinking meant more than running and gunning or perks, or if you are just looking for something different in your shooter games experience, this is the project for you.
- Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures for PC is released. Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures makes it way on to Nintendo consoles.
- GAMING: XBOX 360
- Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death for Xbox 360 is released. A new breed of Warrior emerges, committed to destroying the enemies of freedom. No-nonsense hero Marlow never shies away from danger or trouble. But now he faces his ultimate challenge. Blasting into Central America, he has an industrial evil to defeat while bound to an ancient Mayan Death Mask who’s had no-one to talk to for 2000 years.
- POLITICS
- 46 soldiers are killed in army-base attacks in Shabwah Governorate, Yemen.