The Daily Populous

Wednesday August 21st, 2024 evening edition

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Korean developer Shift Up has now seemingly confirmed that Stellar Blade is coming to PC, saying in its most recent financial report that a PC release is expected soon.

Stellar Blade launched in April 2024 as a PlayStation 5 exclusive, and was quite well received.

Shift Up said it was " considering " a PC version of Stellar Blade back in May, and now in August it's apparently decided to go for it.

"To continue the excitement of the ‘Stellar Blade’ IP, we are preparing for its release on PC in the near future, and we expect better results on PC than on consoles," the studio said in its Q2 2024 financial report (via Genki_JPN ).

The report is Google translated and that always leaves room for inaccuracies or general wonkiness, but in this case it seems definitive: Stellar Blade is coming our way, and soon.

Unlike Stellar Blade, that one may come to PC right off the hop: "Based on the success of Goddess of Victory: Nike on mobile and PC, and the success of Stellar Blade on consoles, we are planning to release our next game Project Witches as a cross-platform product."

I've reached out to Shift Up for confirmation of the planned PC release of Stellar Blade, and will update if I receive a reply. »

Negative Power Prices Hit Europe as Renewable Energy Floods the Grid

Authored by oilprice.com

European power markets are experiencing a notable shift as renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar, become a larger part of the energy mix.

This spike in renewable output has overwhelmed the grid, leading to negative prices during six separate hours on Tuesday, as recorded by Epex Spot SE.

Negative pricing occurs when there is more electricity supply than demand, a scenario becoming more frequent as Europe continues its aggressive push toward renewable energy. »

Why is India's PM Modi visiting Ukraine after Russia? – DW – 08

Authored by dw.com

While Modi has called for peace, he has also refused to directly hold the Kremlin responsible for the war.

"When innocent children are killed, the heart bleeds and that pain is very terrifying," Modi said at the time.

Now, Modi is set to make his first visit to Ukraine since the war began in February 2022, and the first visit by an Indian leader to Ukraine for about 30 years. »

Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him after ‘horrible’ stage fall

Authored by theguardian.com
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Ian McKellen says his fat suit “saved” him after he fell off stage during a London performance in June, though he remains in “agonising pain” while he recovers from the injuries.

“My chipped vertebrae and fractured wrist are not yet healed,” McKellen told Saga magazine, in a new interview on Tuesday.

But the fat suit I wore for Falstaff saved my ribs and other joints, so I consider myself lucky.”. »