Last time we checked in,S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyatwas given a release month: February. Seeing as howthat announcementwas sent out, what, less than a week ago, today’s “news” that the exact North American launch date is February 2 is kind of funny.

I guess the specifics were still being worked out, or maybe publisher Viva Media just wanted us to give this game exposure a second time for little to no reason. Which is perfectly fine, because saying the word “Pripyat” is a load of fun to do.

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In preparation, I finally got around to installingShadow of Chernobylwith the Oblivion Lost mod this past weekend. I think I like this game. No, Idolike this game. I’m completely lost and keep dying, but I’m enjoying myself.

Not realizing you may bleed out in-game, I figured “hey, this sleeping bag will restore my health!” And that, my friends, was the first time I died in my sleep inside of a videogame.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.