Epic Games Releases Indie Game Dredge For Free For A Limited Time - 1

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Epic Games Releases Indie Game Dredge For Free For A Limited Time

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor

The American video game company Epic Games released the popular indie game Dredge for free on its Epic Games Store for just 24 hours—the usual price of the game is $24.99 . The giveaway, part of the company’s holiday event, expires at 11:00 AM EST today.

In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!

  • Epic Games has released the popular single-player game Dredge for free until 11:00 AM EST on December 25.
  • The game, launched in 2023, was nominated for “Best Indie Game” in multiple awards.
  • In Dredge , players must captain a fishing boat, sell their catches, complete quests, and explore mysterious islands.

According to Vice , the single-player fishing game, launched in 2023, was nominated for “Best Indie Game” in multiple awards and had a very positive reception in the market.

Dredge was developed by Black Salt Games and published by Team17, and is available on multiple platforms—Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and 5, Windows, Mac, and more.

In the game, players have to explore remote and mysterious islands on a fishing boat, sell their catches, complete quests, and navigate dangerous waters.

PCgamer described the game as “a fantastic fishing game with a sinister mystery lurking in its depths,” in a review published in March last year. The publication also named Dredge as Best Setting in its Game of the Year Awards 2023.

Players have left positive reviews on multiple platforms including its trailer on YouTube.

“I’ve recently started playing Dredge and I’ve quickly fallen in love with it. Love the aesthetics and vibe of the game, and the fishing is really fun. Thanks for your hard work and dedication!” wrote one user.

Epic Games has been working on several marketing strategies to stay relevant in the market while dealing with lawsuits against Samsung and Google for anti-competitive practices. A few days ago, the American videogame company announced a new partnership with Telefónica to pre-install the Epic Games Store app on Android devices.

Nissan, Honda, And Mitsubishi Aim To Form Strategic Merger For EV Innovation By 2026 - 2

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Nissan, Honda, And Mitsubishi Aim To Form Strategic Merger For EV Innovation By 2026

  • Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
  • Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor

Nissan Motor, Honda Motor, and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Monday to explore a strategic alliance focused on electrification and intelligence for future-generation vehicles.

In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!

  • Nissan and Honda, with Mitsubishi’s involvement, are planning a strategic merger for 2026.
  • The Japanese companies will focus on electric vehicles and innovation in intelligence.
  • If they merge, the new entity could become the third-largest automaker in the world.

According to the press release shared by Honda, the Japanese automakers have agreed on a discussion framework to consider a business integration through a joint holding company between Honda and Nissan, with the participation of Mitsubishi. The companies expect to settle the agreement by the end of next year.

“Honda and Nissan have begun considering a business integration, and will study the creation of significant synergies between the two companies in a wide range of fields,” said Makoto Uchida, Nissan President and CEO. “It is significant that Nissan’s partner, Mitsubishi Motors, is also involved in these discussions. We anticipate that if this integration comes to fruition, we will be able to deliver even greater value to a wider customer base.”

According to Reuters , a future merger between Honda and Nissan would create the world’s third-largest automobile company by sales—Honda is Japan’s second-largest automaker, and Nissan the third.

The new alliance could have a significant impact on the market and would become a strong competitor to leading EV companies such as China’s BYD, and America’s Tesla.

“In an era of change in the automotive industry, the study between Nissan and Honda about a business integration will accelerate synergy maximization effects, bringing high value also to the collaborative businesses with Mitsubishi Motors,” said Takao Kato, Mitsubishi President and CEO.

The EV market has been facing significant changes in the past few months. A few days ago, GM shut down its robotaxi Cruise program abruptly , and other companies have been making major moves to stand out in the market. The American robotaxi Waymo recently expanded to the Japanese market.