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Marvel’s Avengers Marketplace Update Today January 7 Listed

Crystal Dynamics has rolled out the Marvel’s Avengers Marketplace update today January 7, and it includes a new outfit for Hawkeye, and there’s also the return of Black Widow’s MCU garb and more!

Marvel’s Avengers Marketplace Update Today January 7:

A new Shipment has arrived where you can get Hawkeye’s Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Civil War Outfit with Units! This Shipment will be available from January 6 to February 3.

"Marketplace Update"

Natasha has unfinished business. Inspired by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Marvel Studios’ Black Widow Outfit is in the Marketplace featured for a second week!

It’s cold outside, but the bad guys still need to be dealt with! Gear up for the winter with the Polar Blast Outfits for Iron Man, Hawkeye, Kate Bishop, and Hulk!

Kate Bishop's "Polar Blast" Outfit
Hawkeye's "Polar Blast" Outfit
Iron Man's "Polar Blast" Outfit
Hulk's "Polar Blast" Outfit

The Avengers are the first ones on the scene. From 1/6 to 2/3, ask Chastity the Cosmetic Vendor to take a look at the First Responder Outfits!

Check out Kate Bishop’s new Now You See Me Takedown, Black Widow’s new Zip It Takedown, and Black Panther’s new Red Dot emote!

This week’s free item is a 2-hour Hero Catalyst! Make sure you pick it up!

Don’t forget, a patch was released this week as well, though that one was for minor backend improvements only.

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Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.03 Fires Out for More Fixes This January 7

Ghost Ship Games has released the second title update for Deep Rock Galactic this week! The Deep Rock Galactic update 1.03 patch (PS5 version 1.000.003) includes more fixes similar to the patch released on January 5. Check out the official patch notes for the PS4/PS5 version of the game below.

Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.03 Patch Notes | Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.000.003 Patch Notes:

Here’s the announcement made by the studio via the game’s official Twitter account:

We’ve rolled out another hotfix for PlayStation that includes better errorcodes for tracking the connection issues some of you are having, UI fixes for controller buttons not working, and the supporter pack not working.

Don’t forget, the game is currently free for PS4 and PS5 active PlayStation Plus members! For US gamers, you can download the game directly on the PSN Store right here.

Deep Rock Galactic Features:

*** 4-player Co-Op ***
Work together as a team to dig, explore, and fight your way through a massive cave system filled with hordes of deadly enemies and valuable resources. You will need to rely on your teammates if you want to survive the most hostile cave systems in the galaxy!

*** 4 Unique Classes ***
Pick the right class for the job. Mow through enemies as the Gunner, scout ahead and light up the caves as the Scout, chew through solid rock as the Driller, or support the team with defensive structures and turrets as the Engineer.

*** Fully Destructible Environments ***
Destroy everything around you to reach your goal. There is no set path so you can complete your mission your way. Drill straight down to your objective or build an intricate network of paths to explore your surroundings — the choice is yours. But proceed with caution, you don’t want to stumble into an alien swarm unprepared!

*** Procedurally Generated Cave Network ***
Explore a network of procedurally generated cave systems filled with enemies to fight and riches to collect. There’s always something new to discover and no two playthroughs are alike.

*** High-Tech Gadgets and Weapons ***
Dwarves know what they need to bring to get the job done. This means the most powerful weapons and the most advanced gadgets around – flamethrowers, gatling guns, portable platform launchers, and much, much more.

*** Light Your Path ***
The underground caves are dark and full of terrors. You will need to bring your own lights if you want to illuminate these pitch-black caverns.

Once a new patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
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COD Warzone Update for January 7 Now Live, Includes Double Barrel Nerfs & More

Raven Software has released the server-side COD Warzone update for January 7 for all platforms, and this includes weapon tuning changes! If you’re annoyed at the akimbo double barrel shotgun being dominant in the game, rejoice! Raven Software has finally released the much-needed nerf to it! Read on for the patch notes.

COD Warzone Update for January 7 Patch Notes | COD Warzone Update Today Patch Notes:

January 7th
GAMEPLAY:
  • Cash threshold to enable Overtime in the Plunder mode has been increased to $2,000,000, up from $1,000,000.

BUG FIXES:

  • Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.

WEAPONS:

We would like to take a moment to discuss some of our upcoming plans as well as how our Weapon balance philosophy will be changing in Caldera. We will be looking to take on a more incremental approach to Weapon nerfs. We understand it can be frustrating to commit a great deal of time to a Weapon to have its viability completely stripped in an unexpected balance patch. We would like to reiterate that our north star is Weapon diversity. With that being said, we feel it is appropriate to announce that in the near future we will be making some adjustments to the Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG) and the Submachine Gun Charlie (VG) – with the intent of closing the gap between these two Weapons and their competitors. In addition, we will be toning down what is often referred to as ‘Visual Recoil’ on Vanguard Assault Rifles. We feel this will help promote a healthier, more diverse pool of mid to long-range Weapons.

  ATTACHMENTS:                         

Attachment Adjustments


» Barrel «

  • Double Barrel (VG)
    • Sawed-Off
      • Move Speed decreased to 1.03, down from 1.04

» Perk «

  • Double Barrel (VG)
    • Akimbo
      • Damage Multiplier decreased to .55, down from 1
      • Damage Range Multiplier increased to 1, up from .6
      • Move Speed decreased to .985, down from 1
      • Hip Spread increased to 1.32, up from 1.28

The Akimbo Double Barrel (VG) was able to consistently achieve lethality at extreme ranges. While we agree that Shotguns should be the most lethal option within close quarters, once that range begins to encroach on Submachine Gun territory, we must intervene. It may seem peculiar that we are removing the Damage Range downside from the Attachment given previous statements, however a more significant reduction to its overall Damage will make the Akimbo Double Barrel (VG) feel less oppressive at extreme ranges while maintaining its effectiveness in close quarters.

This is a step in the right direction for sure. There was also a server-side patch released on January 5, which you can read about here.

Source: Raven Software

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E3 2022 Shifts to Digital Only Event Due to Spread of Omicron Variant

If you’re looking to attend this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo in person then you’re in for some disappointing news, as E3 2022 will be shifting to a digital only event due to the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus still affecting the entire world.

In a statement released by the Entertainment Software Association to GamesBeat, the organizers of E3 have opted not to hold a physical event this year and prioritize people’s safety first and foremost.

“Due to the ongoing health risks surrounding COVID-19 and its potential impact on the safety of exhibitors and attendees, E3 will not be held in person in 2022. We remain incredibly excited about the future of E3 and look forward to announcing more details soon.”

As is with last year’s installment of the annual video game showcase where developers and publishers showcase the most anticipated, latest. and greatest, this will mark the second year in a row that the Electronic Entertainment Expo will be held online. CES 2022 was held recently and a number of infections have happened due to the Omicron variant. As a result, E3 2022 will remain a digital experience; that said, the event is still months away and no schedule or programs have been released to the public yet.

Speaking of most anticipated games, check out our Top 10 Most Anticipated Games for 2022, some of which may end up appearing at this year’s E3.

Source: VentureBeat 

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Battlefield 2042 Subreddit Close to Locking Down Due to Toxicity to Devs, Among Community

If you’re a Battlefield fan, chances are you’ve heard how Battlefield 2042 has failed to live up to the hype since it launched in November last year. With the disappointment from the community — and DICE’s shortcomings when it comes to communications — it’s understandable that some people will be upset. Well, in regards to the Battlefield 2042 subreddit, that upsetment seems to have been a little too much for the mods.

Over on the official Battlefield 2042 subreddit, the mod team issued the following message, which include options or consequences on what would happen if the toxicity continued:

Over the past few days we have seen insults, harassment and vile comments directed towards members of our community and DICE employees. We are making this statement to give you fair warning that we will not tolerate this anymore. We are letting you know what your options are in regards to how this subreddit functions in coming days.

It’s an understatement when we say that this subreddit has grown incredibly toxic. It’s near impossible to have a simple discussion without insults being flung around at each other – and it’s really starting to harm the entire Battlefield community, and each of us that are part of it. We mods have always been very laid back as far as moderation goes – we try our best to let everyone’s voice be heard, no matter how upset or angry, but we’ve always been of the position that insults or harassment directed to any individual will never be tolerated. We’ll do whatever it takes to drive that sort of toxicity down. If it means shutting down for a period of time, we will. The mods have an obligation to follow the rules set out by Reddit, and if we are found to be in breach of not enforcing them, or doing a poor job at enforcing them, we risk the community getting banned altogether.

With that said, here are the options we are considering:

Option 1) If toxicity goes down, we will leave the subreddit open without further restrictions.

Option 2) If toxicity stays at current levels, we will begin locking threads early, on a majority of posts.

Option 3) If toxicity increases, we will lockdown the subreddit for a period of time.

Yes, the last two options seem nuclear, and we don’t want to use them, but we said we will do whatever it takes to drive the current toxicity down. If that means you can’t comment in the majority of posts, or you can’t view the subreddit for a period of time, we will go down that route.

The choice is in your hands. If you don’t like the options available to you, you are welcome to unsubscribe and create your own community outlet.

As you can see, the unbridled toxicity has become too much for the mod team that locking down the entire subreddit is a real possibility, which is quite similar to the Halo subreddit fiasco that happened last month, though that subreddit’s lockdown did push through.

In other Battlefield 2042 news, the franchise’s new Narrative Director has commented publicly on how he wants to fix the game, though admits that it won’t be easy.

If you’re active on the BF2042 subreddit, are you in agreement that the toxicity has been a bit too much? Or does the game (and in connection, the devs) deserve it due to how BF2042 panned out?

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Nintendo eShop New Year Sale Now Live; 50 Games Discounted

Nintendo is holding its first big sale of the year for the eShop, and it’s called the New Year Sale! Check out everything discounted bel0w for the best discounts on some of the most popular titles on the Nintendo eShop.

Related Reading: Metroid Dread Sells Over 86,000 Physical Units Since Launch in Japan

Nintendo eShop New Year Sale (Ends 1/16):

Game

Discount

Super Mario Maker 2

30%

Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics**

30%

Shin Megami Tensei V

30%

Eastward

10%

Mario Tennis Aces

30%

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Special Episode

30%

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Special Episode

30%

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker**

30%

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles

25%

Sonic Colors: Ultimate

25%

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

30%

Fitness Boxing**

30%

Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise**

30%

Tetris Effect: Connected

33%

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition**

50%

Untitled Goose Game

50%

ARMS**

30%

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS**

30%

DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2**

30%

Dead Cells

50%

DOOM Eternal

60%

Go Vacation

30%

BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!**

30%

Castlevania Advance Collection

25%

Kirby Fighters 2**

30%

Katamari Damacy REROLL**

75%

Grindstone

50%

Spiritfarer**

50%

Just Dance 2022 Deluxe Edition

50%

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

70%

Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania

25%

Super Meat Boy

50%

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 Deluxe Edition

80%

Little Nightmares II**

33%

Lost in Random

33%

When the Past was Around**

25%

Wargroove

50%

Röki

60%

Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling

50%

Burnout Paradise Remastered

70%

CARRION

40%

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

50%

GRIS

75%

The Jackbox Party Pack 3

35%

Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

60%

Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition

30%

Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny**

33%

SAMURAI WARRIORS 5**

35%

FEZ

25%

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV

40%

This sale also includes many games with free demos available, so you can try some of these experiences before you purchase them, such as Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise, ARMS and DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2.

In case you missed it, PlayStation is holding its own big sale, and you can check out all the big discounts for that one here.

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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week January 7, 2022

Those seeking for the latest reward in Destiny 2’s weekly PvP mode, MP1st is here to bring the new Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week January 7, 2021 edition! Check out what you can win, and this weekend’s map pick for the last day of 2021.

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week January 7, 2021:

Trials of Osiris Map

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Rewards

  • Reputation Rank 4: Upgrade Module (2)
  • Reputation Rank 7: Enhancement Prism (3)
  • Reputation Rank 10: Trials Weapon (Changes on every rank reset)
  • Reputation Rank 13: Upgrade Module (2)
  • Reputation Rank 16: Trials Weapon (Changes on every rank reset)
  • Flawless Reward: Eye of Sol (Legendary Sniper Rifle) (Adept)

Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming

Win individual rounds within each match to gain trials reputation.The amount of reputation you gain increases with each round you’ve won on your card. Earn enough reputation, and you’ll be able to claim a Trials Engram from Saint-14! This engram can be focused into any currently available trials loot you have previously obtained, or it can be taken to Master Rahool for a random Trials drop. Your reputation increases after every match completion, based on the amount of round-wins on your card, regardless of the result of that match itself (win or lose, 0-5 or 5-4).

Once you have gone flawless, keep playing! Every win on your still-flawless card will give you a chance at bonus, additional post-match drops of the Adept weapon for that week. Once you lose a game, you will no longer get these adept drops. However, still winning games at 7 wins even on a non-flawless can can drop bonus trials engrams, prisms, and even ascendant shards.

When you’re done, you can cash in your 7-win passage for one additional adept drop, granted you have gone flawless that week. This resets your card so you can start anew.

Passages

Name Perk Cost
Passage of Ferocity Your third match win grants a bonus win. 10000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Mercy Forgives one loss per run. 10000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wealth Increased Trials Rank points from reaching 3, 5, and 7 match wins on a ticket. 15000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Confidence Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest. 20000 Glimmer & 50 Legendary Shards

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today January 7, 2022 (And What Xur Is Selling)

It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares for the first time this 2022!  If you’re asking what Xur is selling in Destiny 2 this week and where he’s holed up, we’re here to help! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today January 7, 2021 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items this week in one handy list below.

Destiny 2 Xur Location Today January 7, 2022 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

Description:

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location:

Tower, Hangar


Exotic Gear:

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Exotic Engram Engram 97 Legendary Shards
Fighting Lion Energy Grenade Launcher 29 Legendary Shards
Shinobu’s Vow Hunter Gauntlets 3 20 9 12 16 2 62 23 Legendary Shards
Synthoceps Titan Gauntlets 6 18 8 20 2 9 63 23 Legendary Shards
Ophidian Aspect Warlock Gauntlets 3 22 7 2 20 12 66 23 Legendary Shards

Legendary Weapons:

Name Type Cost
Seventh Seraph SI-2 Energy Sidearm 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Gnawing Hunger Energy Auto Rifle 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Nature of the Beast Energy Hand Cannon 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Seventh Seraph CQC-12 Energy Shotgun 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Long Shadow Primary Sniper Rifle 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Interference VI Heavy Grenade Launcher 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Stars in Shadow Energy Pulse Rifle 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

Legendary Armor:

Name Type Cost
Simulator Grips Hunter Gauntlets 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Simulator Vest Hunter Chest Armor 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Entanglement Cloak Hunter Hunter Cloak 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Simulator Mask Hunter Helmet 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Simulator Boots Hunter Leg Armor 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

Exotic Ciphers:

Name Type Cost
A Question Quest Step

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is a strange vendor who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr sells Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards in exchange for them.

TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.

When does Xûr visit?

Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

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Rainbow Six Extraction Gameplay Videos (Raw Footage, No Commentary)

Ahead of its launch this January 20, we have some Rainbow Six Extraction gameplay videos to share with you folks straight from our hands-on session from last month! Check out the six individual videos below, each of a different mission and all set within New York City, one of the game’s locations.

Rainbow Six Extraction Gameplay Videos

We also have an impressions piece based on our own hands-on preview with the game, we wrote, “There is a decent selection of enemies you will encounter in Rainbow Six Extraction, each having their own weaknesses, and specific way of taking them out. Varying from having assassination as the only option to take it out or to having a fun explosive surprise. As well, there are random yellow spores laid out that if not dealt with by your friendly teammates they will explode on your operator and cause decent damage. Based on my hands-on, Rainbow Six Extraction is looking to be a solid experience for fans of R6 Siege, and PvE fans in general. If you’re looking for something new to play with buddies, this is one extraction you might want to consider being part of.”

If you want to see how Rainbow Six Extraction will look on PC running 4K DLSS tech via Nvidia, check out the trailer for CES 2022 here.

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The Ascent PS4, PS5 Versions Rated by ESRB

The Ascent looks to be all set for a proper release on the PS4 and the PS5 after both versions’ ratings were spotted over on the ESRB site. The Ascent was first released on Xbox consoles and on PC, and it appears that PlayStation players will now be able to experience the title for themselves in the near future.

As per the ESRB rating for The Ascent on PS4, PS5, and other consoles and PC, it has a Mature rating for:

  • Blood and Gore
  • Drug Reference
  • Sexual Themes
  • Strong Language
  • Violence

This is an action role-playing game in which players assume the role of a worker at a megacorporation in a futuristic dystopian world. Players travel between districts, interact with characters, complete quests, and engage in combat against various factions/enemies (e.g., mutants, rival gangs, alien creatures). Players use futuristic pistols, machine guns, and rocket launchers to kill enemies in frenetic combat. Battles are highlighted by realistic gunfire, large explosions, and cries of pain.

The Ascent is now available to play on Xbox consoles and on PC via Steam. Its release date for PlayStation consoles is yet to be announced, so stay tuned here at MP1st for more!

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Cricket 22 Update 1.12 Swings Out for a Hotfix This January 7

Big Ant Studios has released the Cricket 22 update 1.12 patch notes this January 7, and this one is for a small hotfix across platforms. This is the second patch in two days, and you can head down below for the complete patch notes.

Cricket 22 Update 1.12 Patch Notes:

Mini-Patches for #Cricket22 rolling out, ETA of downloads is not in our control

Download Builds: Xbox Series X 1574, One 1576, PS4 EU 1575, PS4 US 1577

  • Removed game shutdown when using arcade controls and moving pitch marker

PS5 patch tomorrow, it will be up to date with the other platforms.

That’s about it for the patch notes. In case you missed it, Big Ant Studios also released a significant patch yesterday that added a Stadium Creator to the game:

  • Added Stadium Creator
  • Added ability to use Stadium Creator stadiums in game
  • Improved save system to reduce chance of data loss
  • Balanced pull shot and drives
  • Adjusted bounce and carry on standard pitches
  • Improved general stability

Source: Twitter

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Rainbow Six Extraction Hands-On Preview – Three Is the Key

With the sudden re-emergence of PvE shooters like Aliens Fireteam Elite, Back 4 Blood, and more, Ubisoft is taking a stab at it with Rainbow Six Extraction — a PvE co-op shooter that’s steeped in Rainbow Six Siege’s lore. While the game is out soon  (January 20, 2022), MP1st managed to get some hands-on time with the game last month thanks to Ubisoft!

For long-time R6 Siege fans out there, you may be all familiar with how competitive and daunting the PvP experience can be — especially for those who have taken a hiatus from playing in between content drops. But make no mistake about it: fans of Rainbow Six Siege will undoubtedly feel right at home with Rainbow Six Extraction, as it has a bunch of elements that make Siege great, but centered on PvE this time around.

In total, I managed to get around four hours of game time, and it was a pleasant few hours of shooting.  Now, I will say I do love Rainbow Six Siege but the PvP experience can be daunting if you don’t play for a while and get tossed into an insanely hard match. The nice thing about Rainbow Six Extraction is that since you can control the difficulty level, you will never feel hard pressed taking a week or so break without getting pummeled hard by enemies.

In Rainbow Six Extraction you get the option to pick from New York City, San Francisco, Alaska and Truth or Consequences as city locations. It may seem like a small list but every single match in the listed cities played out differently depending on where you can proceed, or where the objectives are taking place. This helps spice the game a bit, as it offers a unique experience without it getting repetitive.

For those unaware: Rainbow Six Extraction is a three-player co-op game where each game has a set of objectives that you are tasked to do. You have the option to leave the game after completing just one, and most of the time you will only have three objectives to complete in a single match. That is, unless you pick the hardest difficulty (called Maelstrom Protocol) that has nine objectives you must complete, which is easier said than done. In my play session, we only got past two objectives before collectively getting downed by enemies. Unfortunately I didn’t get a chance to try out every single objective, and there were quite a number of objectives to keep you occupied for quite some time.

Make no mistake: if you aren’t someone who’s keen on teamwork, you will not get far in Extraction, as you’ll easily fall victim to the horde of enemies trying to end you and your cohorts’ lives.

Speaking of which, there is a decent selection of enemies you will encounter in Rainbow Six Extraction, each having their own weaknesses, and specific way of taking them out. Varying from having assassination as the only option to take it out or to having a fun explosive surprise. As well, there are random yellow spores laid out that if not dealt with by your friendly teammates they will explode on your operator and cause decent damage.

Extraction borrows a lot of its lore and elements from Rainbow Six Siege, and this should please fans of the game. Rainbow Six Siege players will feel right at home; from the Operators that have crossed over, to the whole tactical objective planning that must be done to achieve a successful victory. The typical options from Rainbow Six Siege are here as well: from customizing your loadout as well as your Operator skin with sick items that you will get from clearing levels.

At launch, there will be 18 Operators to choose from, and it will be a team decision on which Operator to use in each match. You di get to see what objectives you’re facing before selecting your Operator, which will help decide which ones are the best picks going into the match. Just like in Rainbow Six Siege, each Operator is unique in what they bring to the table. Choose wisely though. If the Operator you are playing as dies during the match, they are unfortunately going to be MIA (Missing in Action) until you play a few more matches. Each successful objective you complete grants you health towards all of your Operators. Given there are 18 of them in total, players will have plenty to choose from so there is a slim chance you will actually run out of characters to play as. Want to see how it plays out? Check out our hands-on gameplay footage below to see how I kill (and get killed)!

Based on my hands-on, Rainbow Six Extraction is looking to be a solid experience for fans of R6 Siege, and PvE fans in general. If you’re looking for something new to play with buddies, this is one extraction you might want to consider being part of.

Stay tuned for more Rainbow Six Extraction coverage here on MP1st, which includes an interview with the dev team.


Rainbow Six Extraction is set to launch this January 20, 2022 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Seres X|S, and PC.

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Cricket 22 Update 1.15 Out for Small Hotfix This January 7

Big Ant Studios has released the Cricket 22 update 1.15 patch notes this January 7, and this one is for a small hotfix across platforms. This is the second patch in two days, and you can head down below for the complete patch notes.

Cricket 22 Update 1.15 Patch Notes:

Mini-Patches for #Cricket22 rolling out, ETA of downloads is not in our control

Download Builds: Xbox Series X 1574, One 1576, PS4 EU 1575, PS4 US 1577

  • Removed game shutdown when using arcade controls and moving pitch marker

PS5 patch tomorrow, it will be up to date with the other platforms.

That’s about it for the patch notes. In case you missed it, Big Ant Studios also released a significant patch yesterday that added a Stadium Creator to the game:

  • Added Stadium Creator
  • Added ability to use Stadium Creator stadiums in game
  • Improved save system to reduce chance of data loss
  • Balanced pull shot and drives
  • Adjusted bounce and carry on standard pitches
  • Improved general stability

Source: Twitter

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Super Animal Royale Update 1.06 Sneaks Out This January 6

Developer Pixile has released the first title update for Super Animal Royale this 2022! The Super Animal Royale update 1.06 patch is out this January 6, and it doesn’t add new content, but is more for backend fixes.

Super Animal Royale Update 1.06 Patch Notes:

Here’s what’s new per the PS4 update history:

– Fix a problem with PlayStation®Plus.
– Performance fixes.

In addition to that, those who were hoping for any gameplay-related fix, it seems there’s none, as confirmed by the developers over on the game’s Discord:

That seems to be it for this title update. If you’re playing the game, and need a little bit of help, Pixile collaborated with MP1st on a map breakdown guide, which you can read about here.

If anyone spots anything this patch fixed or change, let us know what you find down in the comments below. We’ll be sure to update the post if there’s anything more to be found in this title update.

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EA Director of Comms for Shooters Comments on Battlefield 2042 Silence; Says Expectations Are “Brutal”

Not happy with the current state of Battlefield 2042? Eager to hear what DICE has planned for the shooter this 2022? If so, you’re not alone. While we’re just in the first week of the new year, that hasn’t stopped BF2042 players and members of the community to ask DICE and EA just what is happening with the game.

Unfortunately, some of these people might have asked in a rather not-so-nice way, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Over on Twitter, Global Director of Integrated Comms for Shooters & Star Wars at EA Andy McNamara acknowledged the silence from DICE and EA, though also comments how the studio isn’t in yet, and how fan expectations are “brutal” in a now-deleted tweet:

While McNamara has a point in that DICE devs have to rest and get back from vacation, the players who purchased and are playing (or have played) Battlefield 2042 have a point as well. Communication regarding the game, future updates, and other stuff haven’t exactly been on-point, which further adds to the community’s frustration.

Do you think the community and some of the game’s players are asking a bit too much in asking for communication chatter during the holidays or in the first week of the year, or should DICE and EA have already gotten an announcement or two done already? Let us know down in the comments.

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Days Gone Director Pitched Open World Resistance; Wasn’t Interested in Syphon Filter Reboot

Just yesterday, Days Gone Game Director Jeff Ross mentioned that the open-world zombie game managed to crack over eight million units sold, though the higher ups at Sony made developer Bend Studio feel that the game was a big disappointment. If you think that’s juicy stuff, Ross isn’t done talking about the game and other projects within Sony. During a video chat with God of War creator and former Sony employee David Jaffee, Ross, alongside another former Bend Studio dev John Garvin, talked about the projects offered to the studio and some of the stuff they pitched that got rejected.

According to Ross, management didn’t want the studio to work on Days Gone 2, and was instead offered (by an unclarified party) to create a pitch for Syphon Filter, which Ross declined for good reasons.

I think it (Days Gone 2’s pitch) was dead on arrival. It did get reviewed from a level right above the studio, but I don’t think it went any further than that. I think the reviews were from the lens of the first one was a train wreck in so many ways and didn’t sell awesome, so lets keep these guys busy. They asked us, hey what about a Syphon Filter..

Host David Jaffe continued to probe for more answers revolving around the mention of the Syphon Filter pitch, which Ross mentioned he had “zero ideas” on how to reboot, and mentioned that he was pitching an open-world Resistance game.

Are there any other IPs that we have that we can use? And the only ones we had was Syphon Filter. But honestly I have zero ideas on how to reboot Syphon Filter, I was not interested in that at all. The pitch I was making was open world Resistance (which) would be fucking rad. All these open world loops that we figured out. It almost wrote itself with Resistance or so many aspects of that property that lends itself to open world gameplay. They weren’t interested in that either, and I don’t know how well it sold. They were interested in almost anything but a Days Gone 2.

While the studio was offered to give a pitch (meaning there was nothing more than just ideas) for Syphon Filter, Ross believed that even if they had decided to go that route, it wouldn’t have meant the project would have been greenlit, as he states, he believed it was more of a way to keep them busy and that it was never a genuine offer.

It seems any possibility of seeing Days Gone 2 become a reality is out of the window given Ross’ statements, but it is nice to know that Sony isn’t against reviving old IPs such as Syphon Filter. That said, an open-world Resistance game from the makers of Days Gone doesn’t sound like a bad idea, either. It’s a shame it doesn’t seem to have moved on past what Ross has said.

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BioWare Posts Letter to Fans About State of BioWare; Hints at ‘Surprises’ Hidden in Mass Effect N7 Day Image

BioWare General Manager Gary McKay has posted a new letter talking about the “State of BioWare” which also acts as sort of a development update on both franchises’ upcoming entries. While nothing concrete was shared in terms of gameplay details, the studio did reveal that there are hidden secrets in the Mass Effect N7 Day image released last year.

At least five surprises are hidden in the image below, all relevant in the future of the Mass Effect series.

The open letter starts with the usual greetings, and McKay addressing the challenges that the studio went through during the pandemic and how they managed to cope during these extremely pressing times. McKay also mentioned the upcoming Legacy of the Sith expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, set to launch next month, February 15.

However, the real standout of the open letter is the one pertaining to secrets hidden within the Mass Effect N7 Day promotional image released last November. It says:

And of course, we remain hard at work on the next iterations of Dragon Age and Mass Effect. I’m seeing some incredible work from both teams. If you’re curious about Mass Effect, I’d encourage you to take a look at the poster we released on N7 Day. If you look closely, there are a handful of hidden treats; by my count, there are at least five surprises, all of which point to an amazing future in the Mass Effect universe. As for Dragon Age, we have a veteran group of talented developers working on the next iteration of the franchise. We are focused on a single-player experience that is built on choices that matter.

We’ve attached the image below. Try and see if you can scout some of these “surprises” by yourself:

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See anything? The crew moving towards the crater has a Krogan in their ranks (left, maroon silhoutte) as well as an Asari (middle besides the Krogan). They also appear to be heading towards remains of some sort, which could set the tone for the next Mass Effect title. Perhaps a reunion with Shepard, with Wrex and Liara part of the team? We’ll have to wait and see.

You can read the letter in its entirety where Mckay talks about the pandemic, hiring from all parts of the world and more, right here.

Source: BioWare

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Horizon Forbidden West New Trailer Showcases ‘Tribes of the Forbidden West’

Guerrilla Games has released a new trailer for Horizon Forbidden West, and this one shows off the factions that Aloy will encounter in the game! Titled ‘Tribes of the Forbidden West,’ this one is a showcase of the many denizes and their lands, all of which will either be your allies or enemies in Horizon Forbidden West. Check out the trailer below.

Guerrilla also released a mini-blog over on PlayStation Blog, which gave a short introduction to this new trailer for Horizon Forbidden West:

The next chapter of Aloy’s story begins on February 18, and as she crosses into the frontier of the Forbidden West, she will encounter tribes both strange and familiar. From the border settlements of the Carja and Oseram, to the blighted fields of the Utaru in Plainsong, to the battle-worn Clan Lands of the Tenakth, new alliances and deadly enemies await.

Join us as we take a closer look at the denizens of the frontier, their lands, and their customs – but do not expect to learn all their secrets. As Aloy will discover, the only way to unravel the mysteries of the Forbidden West is to explore it for yourself.

Horizon Forbidden West is releasing for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on February 18. In case you missed it, Horizon Forbidden West made the cut of our ‘Top 10 Most Anticipated Games of  2022,’ and you can read our full list here.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Black Ops Cold War Playlist Update for January 6

Treyarch has released a new Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War playlist update for January 6, and players can now log into the game to check them out! This is the first playlist update for the year for Black Ops Cold War.

COD Black Ops Cold War Playlist Update for January 6 Patch Notes:

Here’s everything new via the official Treyarch Studios Twitter account:

This week’s playlist update in #BlackOpsColdWar is now live, including:

  • Gunfight Tournament
  • Gunfight Blueprints
  • 12v12 Moshpit continues!

In case you missed it, Sledgehammer Games also released a playlist update of their own, this one for Call of Duty Vanguard. You can read all about it here. A specific fix for Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War was also released a few weeks ago, so for those of you who may be having issues with the game, learn everything addressed in that latest patch here.

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COD Vanguard Playlist Update for January 6 Fires Out

While there’s no client-side patch out for Call of Duty Vanguard just yet, Sledgehammer Games has released the COD Vanguard playlist update for January 6, which is the first playlist update of the shooter this 2022!

COD Vanguard Playlist Update for January 6 Patch Notes:

As one might expect, there are no gameplay-related changes in the playlist update released today, but are just for actual playlist changes.

Chances are, we should be hearing about a new client-side update soon-ish. Once we know more details about that, we’ll let our readers know. There was a server-side update released for Warzone yesterday, which you can read about here.

Once we know more details regarding the next season’s content drop and so on, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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