Babylon’s Fall Beta shows signs of life

Babylon’s Fall closed beta on PC soon

PlatinumGames has confirmed that the closed beta for its upcoming live service game Babylon's Fall will launch in a limited set of regions before being rolled out to everyone who registered by mid-August.

This will be the first phase of closed beta testing, which is limited to Steam on PC. There will be two more phases later that will include PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as well.

• July 29th: Japan
• August 5th: North America
• August 12th: Europe
• Beta characters will not carry over to full release
• Sharing media or information about the game is prohibited

New territory: PlatinumGames has called Babylon’s Fall a “new challenge”, presumably because it is the first live service game the developer has created. Babylon's Fall was first revealed in June 2018 and has only shown a few signs of life since then.

Post-launch: Square Enix re-announced Babylon's Fall in June and revealed that it will be a live service game that will be regularly updated and can be played with up to four players cooperatively.

Which game over screen was used for the ending of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

a) Galaga
b) Missile Command
c) Pac Man
d) Pole Position

The answer will be revealed at the bottom of today's issue. Join up with our community on Twitter and Facebook to discuss what the answer could be.

Pokémon Unite survey wants to know exactly how frustrated you are

The Pokémon Unite team is asking players to fill out a survey to let them know what parts of the experience they have found frustrating.

Unite recently launched on Switch and is gearing up for a release on mobile next month, but the team wants as much data as they can get to hone the experience.

Good, bad, meh: “How’s your experience been on Aeos Island, Trainers?” the game's Twitter account asked, including a link to this survey, which will take five to ten minutes to complete.

Training day: The survey also asks what kind of playstyle you prefer, whether you consider the game a unique or even original concept, and asks you to explain what satisfies you about the game. The hope is that Pokémon Unite can become big in the esports scene.

Nintendo says it’s still planning more Animal Crossing content for 2021

Nintendo has revealed that it plans to release the next update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week on July 29.

This update will allow fans to gain access to new seasonal items and spectacular weekly firework displays.

Future Content: Nintendo also tweeted a short snippet about future content for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, which is scheduled for later on this year.

Animal Crossing Success: Since the launch of Animal Crossing: New Horizons back in March 2020, it has achieved sales of over 32.63 million units, making it one of the most successful Switch games, only being topped by Mario Kart 8 with 35.39 million units.

Brave Browser rewards you for surfing

Maybe your internet connection is fast, but what about your browser? The Brave Browser is built from the ground up for speed, privacy and providing an ad-free Internet.

You can opt-in for ads that respect your privacy, and even earn rewards. It’s quick and easy to use, featuring the same comforts and conveniences you expect from a modern browser.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles Giveaway for PC on Steam

Objection! We’ve got a code for The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles on Steam that we'll be giving out this week. Check out our giveaway page to learn more with three ways to improve your chances to dispense justice.

• Sony reveals their PlayStation Plus line-up for August which includes two free PlayStation 4 titles and one for PlayStation 5
• Netflix is working on a live-action Pokemon series, according to a report from Variety, with ‘Lucifer’s’ Joe Henderson on board to write and produce
• Pokémon Unite glitch exposes Machamp’s rump, which immediately went viral as players started sharing cheeky snaps
• eShop submissions for 3DS and Wii U end in April 2022 according to a notice sent to developers
• 72-hour limited Pokémon Masters EX event begins with a special Poké Fair Scout awarded when you log in
• Capcom launches a Resident Evil perfume set themed around Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy and Jill Valentine

Which game over screen was used for the ending of Fast Times at Ridgemont High?

ANSWER: Missile Command!

The final scene of classic 80s flick Fast Times at Ridgemont High closes with an equally classic arcade game: Just as Ridgemont Mall shuts down for the night, a lone kid is playing the classic Atari game Missile Command.

Does Missile Command’s nuclear defence gameplay have anything to do with the story of Fast Times at Ridgemont High? Well, that’s up to how dark you like your silly teen comedies: The movie uses the game’s Game Over screen, which simply states The End as its final shot. In the context of the game, that means nuclear war has decimated all you hold dear.

Today's issue of DailyBits was written by Gavin Herman, Erlend Grefsrud, Simon Priest, and Jamie Davey. If you have any feedback or news tips for the team, please email us!