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The first of two Sea of Stars content updates for the next year has an official release date. The free Dawn of Equinox, which adds a co-op mode, new combat and other features, arrives on November 12 on all platforms. Announced in March, Dawn of Equinox adds new game modes and mechanics for our favorite lunar-solar heroes, Valere and Zale. It includes a new local co-op mode that lets you and up to two friends play the entire game together. Each player has independent movement when traversing the world (as long as you stay within the screens confines), and theres a new co-op Timed Hits feature that turns one of the core games mechanics into a group effort. Sabotage Studio The update also includes Combat 2.0, which adds some fun wrinkles to Sea of Stars battles. Mystery Locks adds a new challenge to unlock enemies spells the first time you face them. (A corresponding Reveal action will appear in some of your partys special skills.) Combo points also remain after battles, which should open the door to some epic beat-downs on your opening moves in subsequent standoffs. In addition, developer Sabotage Studio says its put effort into rebalancing the entire game to reflect the new mechanics and incorporate player feedback. Other changes include a more action-oriented prologue that ditches the old flashback structure, a bonus cinematic and a relic (game mode) designed for speedrunners. There will also be three difficulty options when starting the game. Finally, it enhances the games secret-tracking parrot and adds a French Canadian translation, for Quebecs finest Solstice Warriors. The new features in Dawn of Equinox will also apply in the upcoming Throes of the Watchmaker DLC. That content will add an all-new storyline next spring in what Sabotage Studio describes as an encore to Sea of Stars original adventure (perhaps before a full-fledged sequel?). The DLC will send Valere and Zale into a magical miniature clockwork world threatened by a cursed carnival, forcing the heroes to adapt their sun and moon magic to the mysterious environment. Sabotage Studio Sea of Stars was one of 2023s biggest surprises, garnering grassroots praise and taking home the hardware for Best Indie Game at last years Game Awards. Engadgets Lawrence Bonk praised the games Chrono Trigger vibes earlier this year, calling out its gorgeous pixel art and an overworld map that pays proper tribute to its 90s RPG inspirations. Sea of Stars is available now on all major platforms: PC, Switch, PS5/4, Xbox One Series X/S and Xbox One (including on Game Pass). The full game costs $35, and both big upcoming content updates will be added for free.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/sea-of-stars-free-dawn-of-equinox-update-arrives-in-november-164023516.html?src=rss
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Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, but the deals have already started to roll in. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is currently available for $35, which is a new record low price. This is a discount of more than 40 percent, as the typical cost is $60. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max is a great streaming device, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. As the name suggests, it can stream content in 4K Ultra HD. The stick also supports Dolby Atmos audio, for added immersion. This streaming stick includes the companys proprietary Fire TV Ambient Experience, which allows users to display art and photos on the screen. This mimics the functionality of something like Samsungs The Frame TV. The Fire TV Stick 4K Max also boasts 16GB of storage, for downloads, apps and games. Speaking of games, this thing doubles as a highly functional cloud gaming box. It can stream Xbox games via Game Pass Ultimate and integrates with Amazon Luna. We singled out this device as a great option for retro gamers, as it can easily run many emulation apps. Finally, it ships with an upgraded remote that offers Alexa integration. This is part of a larger sale on Fire TV sticks and streaming boxes. The popular Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is available for just $18. Incidentally, this one made our list of the best streaming devices, due to its low price and robust suite of features. Follow @EngadgetDeals on Twitter for the latest tech deals and buying advice in the lead up to October Prime Day 2024.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/early-prime-day-deals-include-the-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-for-a-record-low-of-35-163133279.html?src=rss
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Ford is looking to take some of the sting out of EV charging by offering a free home charger. The automaker will even send out a technician to install it at no cost to you if you buy or lease a retail Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning or E-Transit between October 1 and January 2. However, Ford may opt to extend the program if it proves successful. (Ford Pro fleet customers will get a commercial charging cash incentive instead.) According to Joanna Stern of The Wall Street Journal, those who take up the offer will get a Level 2 charger at home. This should save Ford EV buyers and lessees a pretty penny, since the Ford Charge Station Pro costs $1,310 and the company typically charges $2,000 for installation. The charger comes with 80 feet of wire run and delivers up to 60 amps of power, Stern notes. Still, those who want to take up the deal may need to make sure their garage is wired up properly to fully take advantage of Level 2 charging. The EV side of Ford's business has been struggling as of late the company expects that division to lose as much as $5.5 billion this year. In January, it cut production of the F-150 Lightning due to lower than expected demand and shifted resources to make more Broncos and Rangers. A few months later, the company delayed some EV models, including a planned three-row SUV, and placed more focus on hybrids. But in August, the automaker killed the three-row SUV project entirely while further delaying some other EVs. Incentivizing EV purchases and leases with a free home charger and installation is smart and it could pay off for Ford. However, it may turn out to be little more than a Band-Aid for the division's deeper-set problems.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/transportation/evs/ford-chucks-in-a-free-ev-home-charger-and-installation-with-some-models-160138994.html?src=rss
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