Treyarch has released the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War update 1.25 patch this October 22, which is an unannounced title update! In addition to the patch, there is also double XP happening for the game, which is the first of the two triple-double weekends planned.
Black Ops Cold War Update 1.25 Patch Notes:
Treyarch has not acknowledged the patch just yet, which is not surprising. Once we get wind of what it does, we’ll be sure to update the post. The studio did announce a triple-double XP weekend (double XP for weapons, rank XP, and Battle Pass XP):
The first of our two Triple-Double Weekends begins right now!
Jump into The Haunting and get 2XP, 2XWP, and 2X Battle Pass XP all weekend long. pic.twitter.com/NCwcTNqnil
Chances are, this patch could very well be bug fixes for The Haunting Halloween event happening in the game now. If you’re not familiar with that, here’s what’s included for multiplayer, and Zombies mode:
Global:
The Haunting Event (Oct. 19 – Nov. 2)
New Event Reward Weapon: LAPA SMG
New Limited-Time Bundles: Scream & Donnie Darko
New Halloween Bundles: Ghost of War, Necro Queen, Disciple of Mayhem
+ More in-season, including the Hammer & Sickle Melee weapon
Multiplayer:
New Map: Nuketown Halloween
New Modes: Scream Deathmatch, Infected, Nuketown Halloween Prop Hunt
New Feature: Scare Packages
Multiplayer Event Challenges & Rewards
Zombies:
Halloween Updates: Jack O’Lantern Drops, Pumpkin Heads, Scare Packages, and Spooky Soundtrack
New Mode: Hallows’ Eve Outbreak
Outbreak Survival added to Private and Solo
Zombies Event Challenges & Rewards
Once we get an idea of the changes made in the patch, we’ll be sure to update the post.
There were many interesting news at Pulse Con and one of them were Hasbro’s announcement for a SMITE – Transformers collaboration. The company worked together with developer Hi-Rez Studios to arrange the SMITE x Transformers crossover event. The newly designed Battle Pass will also go live on November 16, 2021. Check out the trailer down below.
Starscream, Megatron, and Optimus Prime skins will be available for those who purchase Battle Pass in the game. Battle Pass owners will be able to use the new skins for Jing Wei, Ra, and Geb, respectively. It will also offer a variety of new sets as seen in the official trailer.
Smite has worked with other media franchises before, namely the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Avatar. This Transformers crossover event is the company’s newest collaboration, and it will be available to play across all platforms.
What do you think? Are you interested in seeing the Transformers in Smite, the battleground of the gods? Let us know in the comments below!
Destiny 2’s Trial of Osiris has undergone some major changes this season, and MP1st is here to bring the new Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week October 22,2021 edition! Check out what you can win, and this week’s map pick! For this week, Bungie has rolled out the Trials Labs Freelance! Check out how the mode works here for solo players! Freelance is active while the normal Trials squad playlist is also available, too.
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.
It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares! 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 October 22, 2021 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items this week in one handy list below.
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.
With Destiny 2‘s latest season in full swing, Bungie has, in their latest post, released a few details on the Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Freelance, a special game mode that’s sure to entice players who mostly play solo. Head on down below for the full details on Trials of Osiris Freelance.
For those that don’t know, Freelance is a matchmaking node specifically for solo players; no premade fireteams may enter. While players continue to earn Trials reputation and even go for a Flawless run, this is a separate node that will be located directly above Trials of Osiris in the Director.
Through this Freelance Labs weekend, Trials reputation will be doubled. If you’re rounding out your Trials specific armor collection or aiming for a good roll on any of the weapons that Trials has to offer, this is a great weekend to jam out some rep! Now remember, once you’ve completed a full card, even if you’ve lost a game or two, your post-game rewards are increased! Enhancement Prisms, Ascendant Shards, and Trials Engrams all have the chance to drop. Whether you want to Focus your engrams and roll a specific reward or just roll the dice , this is the best way to earn Trials loot. Armor drops also have higher chances for better stat rolls!
This week also introduced a fresh set of Seasonal Challenges, including Trial by Firing Squad. To complete it, win 20 rounds over the course of the weekend and be rewarded with a Reed’s Regret Linear Fusion Rifle, XP, and Bright Dust ! Once you’ve gotten your hands on Reed’s Regret, this also unlocks the ability to focus Trials Engrams for more rolls at Saint-14.
What do you think? Are you going to try out this new Freelance node for Trials of Osiris? Let us know in the comments below! Don’t forget, our Xur and Trials of Osiris posts are hitting the site very soon!
Sony is bringing out its big guns once again this October as the publisher has dated the next State of Play event for next Wednesday, on October 27. While there is few information released on what the event will be bringing, Sony has revealed some key details on what the PlayStation playerbase can expect next week.
For one thing, unlike the massive PlayStation Showcase that aired last month, this State of Play will take a different approach when it comes to announcements. As noted in the official post from Sony, the event will focus more on the upcoming third-party releases set to release on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
The show will run for about 20 minutes, and it will be a mix of updates for previously-announced titles and new reveals from different PlayStation partners across the world.
When and where can I watch the next State of Play?
State of Play returns next Wednesday, October 27 at 2:00pm PT | 10:00pm BST | 5:oopm EST | 5:00am HKT (October 28).
What do you think? Are you excited for the third-party showcase at this next State of Play? Let us know in the comments below!
Rockstar Games is having a field day with promotionals for their latest title, as new GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition screenshots hit the web after the game’s official release date and PC specs were revealed. Head down below for the screenshots, as well as the FAQ released by Rockstar Games targeting players on PC.
Here’s a short FAQ for GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition aimed at those who will play the game on PC:
How do I download my digital purchase from the Rockstar Store?
Rockstar Store digital game purchases and their contents will be applied to the Rockstar Games Social Club account making the purchase and are available via the Rockstar Games Launcher.
Where can I find the Rockstar Store refund policy?
Receipts for all purchases are sent to the email address for your Rockstar Games Social Club account.
What do you think? Are the GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition screenshots hypeworthy? Will you be pre-ordering the game for its November 11 release? Let us know in the comments below!
In addition to its official release date, Rockstar Games also revealed GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition PC specs for those who will be playing through the remastered games on PC. Head down below for complete details on specs needed to run GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition.
The specs look to be very light, with even older rigs capable on running the game via the recommended settings. In addition to all of these, Rockstar Games also detailed the enhancements coming with this release, specifically for the different platforms:
GrandTheft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition introduces wide-ranging modern control upgrades, including improvements to targeting and lock-on aiming, updated Weapon and Radio Station Wheels, updated Mini-Maps with enhanced navigation allowing players to set waypoints to destinations, updated Achievements, Trophies, and more. The Nintendo Switch version also features Switch-specific controls including Gyro aiming, as well as touch screen camera zooming, pans, and menu selections, while the PC version includes support for NVIDIA DLSS and additional new Accomplishments via the Rockstar Games Social Club.
GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition will be releasing on consoles and PC this November 11 via digital, and on-disk on November 11.
In addition to the official release date announcement, Rockstar Games have also finally shown off the GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition official trailer, showcasing just what we can expect from this remastered trilogy of games. Check it out below.
The trailer also came with a short description for the legendary trilogy:
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition includes the genre-defining Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas together — each one enhanced for a new generation and available together for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via the Rockstar Games Launcher.
One important thing to note as well is that it would appear that Rockstar Games is keeping its cards close to its chest for the game’s PC release. Unlike Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 5, both of which were available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition will only be available on PC via the Rockstar Games Launcher.
What do you think? Did the trailer hype you up for this remastered trio of games? Let us know in the comments below!
Visual Concepts has released the NBA 2K22 update 1.06 patch this October 22, and this is after the update released earlier this week that included player stat changes. Note that Season 2 for the game starts today as well, with the info listed below.
NBA 2K22 Update 1.06 Patch Notes:
Par for the course, Visual Concepts has not released the patch notes just yet for today’s title update. However, the next-gen versions got a different set of patch notes for the update it got this week, which could include some of the changes rolled out today for last-gen given they are a few patch versions behind.
Reduced the frequency of stumbles after dunks, as requested by the community
Made some improvements to double team and switch logic on defense
Adjusted the logic for several shooting badges (including Chef, Limitless Spot-Up, Difficult Shots, Circus Threes, Rhythm Shooter, Catch & Shoot, Set Shooter, and Stop and Pop) so that each one triggers under the intended conditions and at the proper shooting ranges
Players can now dunk more frequently in certain situations even when not using the skill dunk mechanic
Locked the Y-position of the shot meter while in the act of shooting to make it easier to read
Fake passes will no longer turn into unwanted bounce passes if triggered during a pump fake
Fixed an issue where you could transition from a post hop shot away from the rim and into a running self alley-oop towards the rim
Adjusted collision detection on certain take charge animations to prevent unwanted collisions
Fixed an issue where shimmy hooks could be played from the 3PT line
Resolved a rare issue where the AI could get caught in an unintentional size-up move
Addressed a community-reported issue where the AI could get stuck attempting several fake passes in a row
Technical free throws will no longer be incorrectly awarded on defensive off-ball fouls in the last 2 minutes of a game
Gameplan will now be properly turned off when the user turns ACE off in the menu
CITY/PRO-AM/REC
Many continued improvements to performance and stability have been made to enhance the overall experience
Addressed issues with invites and voice chat as reported by the community
You can now properly access the courts in the Gatorade Training Facility while in a squad
Your MyPLAYER will now wear the proper shoes when playing in Pro-Am games
Resolved some issues with Pro-Am recruit stats not always displaying correctly
You can now wear purchased items out of pop-up stores in the City
MyCAREER/QUESTS
Multiple fixes and adjustments have been made to improve the overall quest experience
Fixed a rare issue preventing certain users from becoming the starter at the expected time in Toe The Line quest
The Edit Playbooks menu will now properly be available when the associated quest is completed
Resolved some issues that were preventing certain stat-related and season-long quests from correctly tracking and completing
Addressed some issues with endorsement contracts and the associated rewards
Fixed an issue with the Suggest Free Agents menu not working correctly after unlocking it via the associated quest
The Belle of the Ball achievement will now correctly unlock when completed
Resolved some issues with the reward collection from the buildings purchased in the Music and Fashion arcs
MyTEAM
Various improvements and support for Unlimited and Triple Threat Online: The 100
Added support for Recurring and Event Exchanges
Various additional improvements to The Exchange to improve the overall user experience
Made several improvements to Ball Drops
Added Event Card support for Auction House searches from My Collection
Signed Player Cards will no longer have distorted backgrounds in-game
Certain player stats like overall record will now display correctly in menus
Boosts applied to Shoe Cards will now correctly be applied in games
Added support for searching for Shoe Colorway Cards by brand in the Auction House
Timers in the Pack Market will now display the proper amount of days remaining
Restarting during Skill Challenges should now work as intended
Fixed setting lineups in Triple Threat Play With Friends
Addressed an issue that prevented players from viewing the opponent’s starting lineup before online games
Prevented a situation where players could accidentally select multiple packs at once in MyTEAM: Draft
MyNBA/THE W
Various stability fixes and improvements have been made for MyNBA, MyNBA Online, and The W
Training and Conditional Coaching are now properly supported in MyNBA Online
The various financial-related menus and additional trade options are now accessible in MyNBA Online
Ticker scroll speeds have been reduced, as requested by the community
Generated players now no longer default to having slow shot-timing
You can now edit tendencies for players in draft classes
Fixed a hang that could occur in the offseason when toggling between user-controlled teams
Resolved an issue with certain downloaded draft classes that could cause problems when simulating ahead in the season
Resolved an issue with the broadcast camera when used in certain WNBA arenas
Addressed an issue in The W that could prevent users from passing the ball during an inbound despite having Full Team Control on
Here are the details on Season 2 which starts today!
We’ll update the post once the full patch notes have been released. If you spot any gameplay-related changes or something else, leave a comment below to let us know.
After its official announcement a few weeks ago, Rockstar Games have finally announced the Grand Theft Auto (GTA) The Trilogy – Definitive Edition release date. The trio of titles will be releasing digitally on November 11 according to the Rockstar Games Store, and on disc on December 7. The trilogy is priced at $59.99 across all platforms.
In addition to the GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition release date, the game is also now up for pre-order on Rockstar’s storefront, and you can check out a short description of the three games included below.
Three iconic cities, three epic stories. Play the genre-defining classics of the original Grand Theft Auto Trilogy: Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas updated for a new generation, now with across-the-board enhancements including brilliant new lighting and environmental upgrades, with high-resolution textures, increased draw distances, Grand Theft Auto V-style controls and targeting, and much more, bringing these beloved worlds to life with all new levels of detail.
In addition to this, Rockstar also announced that purchasing GTA The Trilogy – Definitive Edition via the Rockstar Games Store or PC launcher will give purchasers a $10 discount coupon for products priced $15 and above. This is a sweet deal if you have not yet purchased some of the other Rockstar Games titles, including Red Dead Redemption 2 or Grand Theft Auto 5.
What do you think? Are you interested in grabbing a copy of the game yourself? Do you think it’s overpriced, or priced fairly? Let us know in the comments below!
Battlefield 2042 is coming out in less than a month from now, and with that date creeping in closer we now have the full Battlefield 2042 achievements list. The list should be a good guide for completionists everywhere, so head down below to check it out.
As you can see in the gallery above, the Battlefield 2042 achievements were lifted directly from Origin, and we assume the PlayStation Trophies will be the same, which is usually the case. In other Battlefield 2042 news, DICE has released a huge info dump on what the studio has learned from the beta! There’s a demo of the commorose in action, as well as other info regarding the HUD and more, which are all mentioned here.
What do you think? Are you interested in 100 percent completion for Battlefield 2042? Let us know in the comments below!
The Dark Pictures Anthology continues with House of Ashes! Once again, horror vets Supermassive Games is at the helm to deliver a cinematic scare-fest, though this time, it involves soldiers, a CIA agent, and other characters involved in military operations. Is this a house you want to live in, or does it falter under its own weight? Read on for our House of Ashes revew!
A House of Ash
The year is 2003, and the United States of America is in the midst of an all-out war with Iraq. Under the pretense that the nation is hiding chemical weapons of mass destruction, a group of soldiers are tasked with raiding a small remote cliff-side town located in the Zagros Mountains in Iran. However, upon arrival, the team quickly learns that the supplied intel was wrong, and are soon ambushed by the opposing forces. What was once a peaceful town is turned into a warzone, with the blood of innocents being spilled in the crossfire.
Coincidentally, in all the chaos an earthquake hits, opening a number of sinkholes in which both forces fall into. Trapped in an ancient temple beneath the surface, it’s a battle of survival, as the two forces fend off against each other. It’s not soon long after that both sides begin to realize that there is a far more sinister threat lurking in the shadows. Demonic creatures ripped out of the pages of H.P. Lovecraft begin hunting the group down, picking them off one by one. With numbers dwindling fast, the group must decide to set their differences aside, or face a fate that is far worse than death.
Like previous Dark Pictures games, House of Ashes is all about player choice, and the repercussions that are tied to them. You’ll be given multiple instances where you’ll need to decide what a character’s actions will be. Some are small, some big, some innocent, while others malicious. Whatever you decide, It’ll all impact the way the story is told.
Not a new concept, as many will recognize House of Ashes as a interactive story — a genre that Super Massive have stuck to since their first release, Until Dawn. However, it’s how, after four games, that the studio is still able to manage to craft these stories into a wonderfully, woven tale that truly feel like a player’s decision matter.
However, unlike the last two Dark Pictures (Man of Medan, and Little Hope), House of Ashes blurs the lines of good and bad, and instead offers a morale system more akin to the butterfly effect found in Until Dawn. This means, that while you may think you’re making a good or bad decision, the reality of it is that those decisions will play out later in the story in ways you probably didn’t imagine.
Maybe you should’ve been nicer to this character, or maybe not as trustworthy to another. Small choices have big impact, and in some cases, it’s life and death. And although short, fans of the genre and anthology will undoubtedly love what Supermassive has made. Though admittedly, the writing isn’t all that great in some areas, as with some of the character’s acting. It’s very much like a B-movie horror affair…you don’t go into this expecting the acting to be great, but you do hope that it follows through on the horror side.
House of Ashes is a bit of a mixed bag when it comes to its horror. It starts off horrifying because of how little of the monsters you get to see, but as it progresses, that changes as the beast is put front and center. You could say it overstays its welcome, and the whole military cast of characters doesn’t help with their hoorah to ashes kind of attitude. That’s not to say I didn’t enjoy the campaign, but those expecting to see Supermassive return to the glory days of Until Dawn, you may want to keep those expectations in check.
However I will say that House of Ashes does offer an experience tied down to some very tense moments. Some decisions you’ll need to be quick on your feet to make, and as stated, they’re not very black-and-white. There’s always a constant back-and-forth going on between choices because if you’re like me, you always want to make the right one and never lose someone important.
House of Ashes does an incredible job at portraying that constant tension, especially between all the characters. That can mostly be thanked to the stellar cast, lead by Ashley Tisdale (yeah, you know, from High School Musical.) Lots of emotional range felt throughout the campaign, and although I said the writing comes off as a bit B-movie script-ish, I do appreciate that it did feel like the cast were into their roles.
I enjoyed the campaign, even if it wasn’t that scary at all. Well worth a few revisits too, as there are tons of different outcomes to experience.
Spicing Things Up
Now with this being the third iteration in the Dark Pictures (and Supermassive’s fourth title,) you’re probably wondering if the studio has done anything new. Well they have. For starters, the camera is no longer a fixed angle, but instead offers a full 360-degree view. I had my initial concerns, as these types of games usually use the fixed camera for cinematic purposes, but I have to say, the free-range camera really adds a layer of freedom.
Visually speaking, House of Ashes is perhaps the best looking game in the Anthology, in not only in its high details, but also the variety of environments. Speaking of anything more than the temple setting would spoil a lot, but let’s just say be prepared to be astonished by some of the scenes offered. They’re clearly heavily inspired by films like Aliens, and other classic horror films.
And the free-range 360 degree camera helps immensely to show off these environments. The temple for example is filled with close quarters with plenty of places for something to hide. In a fix camera situation you would be expecting some sort of jump scare to happen, it prepares you for those moments better.
However, with the the camera now fully controllable, you’ll often find yourself in situations where you’ll be walking in near pitch darkness, only to have to stop because you’re unsure if there’s something hiding around a pillar. Chances are there isn’t, but it’s that phycological effect that is so well achieved with the camera and environment. I’m reminded of the scene in the first Halloween movie when Michael Myers suddenly appears out of nowhere in the shadow right behind Jamie Lee Curtis’ character. You knew he was there, you just didn’t know where.
Furthermore, there are now difficulty options which come in the form of Forgiving, Challenging, and Lethal. This is a welcom addition, as personally I have found some instances in the QTE’s (Quick Time Events) to just be too quick. The amount of times I’ve died, or had to restart because I wasn’t quick enough to see where I was supposed to aim and click in some titles is just all too frustrating. Forgiving makes it so you have time to think things over, though if you do want the classic challenges, then the higher levels are there for you.
Then of course there’s the general technical improvements. House of Ashes offers a very polished experience, which is surprising given its a QTE-style game. I mention that because anyone familiar with these types of games are probably used to jittery and frame rate dips during transitions. I’m not sure why that’s a common issue in these kind of games, but in the very least Supermassive appears to have addressed it, as scenes transition beautifully, with no hitches whatsoever. Granted I was playing on the PS5, so I can’t speak the same for last-gen consoles.
Verdict
Supermassive Games delivers yet another entertaining story that’ll delight any fans of the genre out there. While it does fall short in some areas such as the horror aspect, it more than makes up for it in its increasingly suspenseful tale, entwined with nerve-racking decision making.
House of Ashes might not offer anything groundbreaking for horror fans, or those used to Supermassive Games, but it doesn’t really need to. Those interested in this knows they are getting a cinematic, horror game that is just as fun watching, as it is playing. It won’t win anyone over who’s expecting a groundbreaking experience, but for those wanting a bit of some B-Horror action in their life, especially with Halloween around the corner, this might just be the game for you.
Score: 8/10
Pros:
Visually beautiful and perhaps the most diverse game from Supermassive.
A setting filled with surprises.
Acting is great, even if the writing isn’t always the best.
Decisions that truly matter, encourages a reason to go back and play.
Cons:
Some character models come off really ugly, possibly due to lighting.
Not as scary as we were hoping for, but enjoyable nonetheless.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
Ludosity has released the Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl update 1.05 (PS5 version 1.000.004) this October 21, which PC gamers got earlier this week. Console gamers are geting the patch today, and yes, it includes character balance changes and then some.
• Fixed characters animating at half frame rate on Rooftop Rumble, Royal Woods Cemetery and Traffic Jam while playing online
• Fixed Ghost Zone causing CPU players to freeze in place
• Projectiles that bounce no longer last indefinitely (Ren & Stimpy Log, CatDog Furball, Toph Boulder)
• Projectiles that bounce no longer disappear when making contact with a wall or ceiling, they will continue bouncing for their spawned duration
• Increased global Dl window (10° → 16°)
• Updated pixelated images in gallery
• Fixed certain recovery moves not activating as expected when performed immediately after leaving launch state
• Implemented dash dancing: turning around out of a run begins an immediate run in the opposite direction
• Performing a dash dance starts a 15 frame warmup before a dash attack can be input. On the 16th frame and beyond, conditions for dash attacks return to
normal
• Patrick: Fixed command-input not activating super-armor
• Aang: Removed outermost hitboxes on neutral air
• Aang: Increased down special x-speed multiplier (1.75–1.85)
• Toph: Fixed infinite platform bug
• Korra: Fixed down special having variable landing lag
• Lucy Loud: Down special vampire base knockback decreased (180–110)
• Lucy Loud: Down special vampire knockback gain increased (185—265)
• Michelangelo: Neutral air launch angle changed (320—30)
• Michelangelo: Neutral air stun decreased (30—24)
• Michelangelo: Neutral air stun gain increased (06)
• Michelangelo: Fixed up air not hitting airborne opponents
• Ren & Stimpy: Down special base knockback decreased (200—120)
• Ren & Stimpy: Down special knockback gain increased (200—250)
• Powdered Toast Man: Powdered Toast sprinkled to the idle animations (Fresh out of the can)
• Zim: Fixed dash attack 2nd hit not manifesting, will now appear as expected
• Zim: Fixed strong mid hitbox misplacement, will now appear as expected
• Helga: Fixed down special taking damage
• Danny Phantom: Down special base knockback decreased (180–100)
• Danny Phantom: Down special knockback gain increased (160—280)
• Oblina: Fixed aerial down strong hitbox misplacement, will now appear as expected
• Oblina: Fixed aerial light down hitbox lingering the duration of the move
Just a month ago, Fist (Forged In Shadow Torch) jumped out to gamers and was a surprise hit critically. While we’ve seen the game get patches to improve the overall experience, could new content for Fist be part of the roll out plan?
It seems that’s not out of the question. Speaking to MP1st, Ti Games’ CEO Tao Zhang confirmed that the studio is looking to pump out a few more patches, but they are considering adding more content into the world of Torch City.
MP1st: So what’s next for the studio? A new project? A Sequel to F.I.S.T? Post-launch support? We feel there is a ton left to tell in F.I.S.T.!
A: Yes. There are a lot of great ideas of game mechanism that we had to give up when building Torch City, and more story we can’t wait to share, which we are willing to present to our players by various forms. Currently, we are still working on updates of F.I.S.T. as planning, like multi-languages supporting, bug fixing, and PC features adaption. After that, we will put our energy on developing new content, and keep updating the world of Torch City.
Mind, “new content” doesn’t necessarily mean new levels or characters, as this could mean new features, and the like. Still, any kind of new content should be welcome news to the game’s player base, right?
Stay tuned to our full interview with TI Games hitting the site soon!
If you haven’t played the game yet, you might want to give our review a read, and see why we were impressed with Ti Games’ debut PS5 game.
Double Eleven has released the Rust update 1.09 patch this October 21, and this is the studio’s Halloween hotfix! There are a few bug fixes included in this patch, as well as UI improvements, too. Head on down for the official patch notes.
Rust Update 1.09 Patch Notes:
Changes
Found reproduction steps for the “Invisible walls” bug. When testing in isolation it was discovered they were actually ghost trees, but this has now been fixed!
Fixed an issue with Voicechat causing thousands and thousands of requests to be sent in a short period of time. This was leading to slow internal operations.
Added more error checking into Voicechat with the aim of catching some of the remaining (rare) crashes.
UI for Halloween
Added a “quick open” feature to the main menu. This will take players directly to the new added skin bundles.
Added a new video and ambience to the main menu to celebrate Halloween.
That’s about it. If we spot any other changes, we’ll be sure to update the post. Likewise, if there are any gameplay-related changes not mentioned in the notes, let us know what you find down in the comments,
Gearbox Software has released the new Borderlands 3 update this October 21, and this is a hotfix, and doesn’t require a client download. Players will automatically apply the patch once they connect to the game’s servers. Read up on the official patch notes below.
New Borderlands 3 Update October 21 Patch Notes:
Today’s changes to Borderlands 3 activate the next Community Carnage Challenge and increases sniper rifle damage game wide!
LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONS tasks the community with defeating 20 million enemies with sniper rifles for a special SHiFT reward! Remember, for these kills to count the killing blow must be from the sniper rifle itself and not additional effects (such as damage over time or explosive damage)!
Maurice’s Black Market Vending Machine will also be moving to a new location on Thursdays at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET and is activated with a hotfix.
These changes will be live on all platforms by 12:00 PM PT. To apply hotfixes, wait at the main menu until you see a sign that reads, “Hotfixes Applied!” If you are experiencing any issues or want to provide feedback, please submit a ticket to support.2k.com.
Activating the second of Maurice’s Community Carnage Challenges: LONG-DISTANCE RELATIONS
Sniper Rifles
Increased Weapon Damage
Dev Note: We are applying a flat damage buff to sniper rifles to make them a little more lethal throughout entirety of the game. After these changes have settled, we will look at additional adjustments to unique sniper rifles as necessary.
To celebrate 25 years of Tomb Raider and give fans a look at what could have been, Square Enix reveals details for their cancelled game called Tomb Raider: Ascension, which would been a survival horror title with Lara Croft in it.
Released on the official YouTube channel of the game, here a look at the first of three videos that take a look at the early concepts and material from the cancelled title that would eventually be used for the Tomb Raider reboot that would be released in 2013.
Along with the video is a brief overview of what Crystal Dynamics had in mind for Tomb Raider: Ascension before it became the 2013 game everyone knows today.
After narrowing in on the concept of a survival story on a remote island, Crystal began developing what was internally called Tomb Raider: Ascension. At one point, Ascension felt closer to a horror game than a Tomb Raider title. Eventually the concept evolved into the origin story told in the 2013 reboot, keeping the key survival components with a dash of supernatural terror.
Here are two more videos looking at more development material for Ascension.
Despite never seeing the light of day, Ascension’s development led to the 2013 reboot, which became a big hit for fans and spawned two sequels following its success. You can read more about that and other features in our Tomb Raider archives here.
While we already wrote about the first four Specialists in Battlefield 2042 that were playable in the beta, EA has now released the complete list of Battlefield 2042 Specialists that will be available at launch come November 19! We have gameplay of the six remaining ones, as well as their abilities, backstory and more.
Battlefield 2042 Complete Specialists Lists – Abilities and Overview:
NAVIN RAO
Class: Recon
Place of Birth: India
Specialty: Cyber Warfare Suit – Scramble enemy vehicle systems, disable Rangers, or trigger base defences from a distance.
Trait: Trojan Network – Hack into enemy systems for valuable intel.
Story: The most technical-minded of the No-Pat Task Force, Rao studied electronics and engineering in his youth while suffering from a debilitating illness. Once recovered, he was determined to utilize his skills to support his country by joining the Indian Armed Forces and later the Navy Marine Commando Unit (MARCOS). While assigned to secure Non-Patriated refugees, he was a part of a disastrous mission resulting in heavy casualties. After his discharge, he reached out to his No-Pat contacts and decided to put his talents as a Recon soldier to use in their cause.
Joining the Task Force gave him a way to protect those who needed it the most and perhaps, make amends for his part in the failed mission.
SANTIAGO “DOZER” ESPINOZA
Class: Assault
Place of Birth: Mexico
Specialty: SOB-8 Ballistic Shield – Use this shield as a battering ram, protection from incoming fire, and for closing the gap on enemies.
Trait: Blast Resistant – Makes this Assault Specialist extra resilient to explosive damage.
Story: Born in Mexico, Dozer came to the US as an undocumented immigrant and chose to join the US Army as his pathway to citizenship. Sadly, waves of mass refugee immigration led to the military reversing their position and Santiago’s deportation from the country he’d risked his life to defend.
Dozer didn’t let this setback blunt his ambitions; he started a family and a successful business as a gunsmith before losing his home in Jalisco to brutal storms. Forced to leave once more, he and his family headed for Puerto Rico, where he uses his experience and strength as an Assault Specialist to aid Non-Patriated causes.
EMMA “SUNDANCE” ROSIER
Class: Assault
Place of Birth: France
Specialty: Smart Explosives – Sundance has the explosives and experience to make life very difficult for teh enemy. From the scatter grenades to micro-drones, if something needs to go “boom,” they’re the one to call.
Trait: Wingsuit Operator – When needed, Sundance will deploy a wingsuit instead of a chute.
Story: Sundance definitely likes to live on the edge. They’re a skilled and fearless adversary that’s had two very different lives – one as a model soldier in the Armée de Terre, and an earlier and much darker existence as a trusted associate in a major Parisian crime syndicate. The latter, sadly, came back to haunt them and ended their military career pre-maturely.
This Assault Specialist is doing their best to keep a low profile among the Non-Patriated, while still using their unique talents to aid the cause whenever they can.
CONSTANTIN “ANGEL” ANGHEL
Class: Support
Place of Birth: Romania
Specialty: Loadout Crate – As a supply expert, he keeps his squad provided with armor and ammo and can also call in a beacon that allows for the swapping of loadouts.
Trait: Trauna Specialist – Angel can revive any ally with their bonus armor health filled..
Story: Growing up the son of a mechanic, Constantin has always had a love for taking things apart, building, and rebuilding them. This skill made him an incredible asset to the Romanian navy, where he served until the loss of his ship left him stranded and desperate. Cobbling together a distress beacon, he caught the attention of a No-Pat vessel and was rescued.
This Support Specialist offers more than just his incredible technical skills and positive attitude – he’s become something of a guardian angel to his No-Pat comrades, and a very valuable and well-liked ally.
JI-SOO PAIK:
Class: Recon
Place of Birth: South Korea
Specialty: EMG-X Scanner – Make enemies visible, even through walls.
Trait: Threat Perception – When taking damage, Paik can triangulate on the shooter and return fire.
Story: Athletic and fiercely competitive, Paik followed in her grandfather’s footsteps and joined the military where she was quickly recruited by a Republic of Korea Special Operations Forces unit specializing in covert infiltration.
Separated from her unit after a vicious attack by an unidentified militia group in New Guinea, she found refuge on a No-Pat ship. She’s since joined the Task Force as a deep cover Recon agent, probing the secrets of Daesong’s corporate headquarters.
Here’s the info on the first four Specialists revealed earlier, in case you want to see how their abilities stack up against the ones revealed today.
Webster Mackay
Class: Assault
Place of Birth: Canada
Specialty: Grappling Hook – Fires a rope that attaches to surfaces. When attached, the rope is retracted and the player gets pulled towards the attach point.
Trait: Nimble – Allows the player to move more quickly while aiming down sights, further enhancing their speed-related advantages.
Story: Outdoorsman. Nomad. Soldier. Mackay is an ass-kicker with a conscience. Following his father’s footsteps, Mackay joined the Canadian military in his teens. At the height of his military career, he was a member of Joint Task Force 2 as a part of a counter-terrorism unit.
After retiring from the military, he followed his dreams of exploring and living off the grid. Now, this Assault soldier fights for the Non-Patriated to make right a regret from his military days.
Maria Falck
Class: Support
Place of Birth: Germany
Specialty: S21 Syrette Pistol – Fires a syringe at friendlies to provide healing. If fired at an enemy, the syringe will do damage.
Trait: Combat Surgeon – Allows the player to return downed allies to combat with full health when reviving.
Story: A veteran Support, Maria Falck, has a strong will that cannot be shaken by danger, fear, or rank. A skilled medic, she served in the German army for six years, touring North Africa and the Middle East – in an effort to bring a positive impact upon the world
Now, she searches for her missing son, David, after hearing that he may have become involved with a No-Pat group.
Pyotr “Boris” Guskovsky
Class: Engineer
Place of Birth: Russia
Specialty: SG-36 Sentry System – Automatically spots and engages enemy targets detected within a certain area.
Trait: Sentry Operator – Spots the enemy target when the sentry gun locks on to the enemy in question.
Story: Self-motivated and self-fulfilling, Boris seeks to acquire power and control in a chaotic world. While his leadership skills may be a bit aggressive to some, there is no denying his skills in the field.
This Russian-born Engineer is a very experienced weapons expert on the Task Force, particularly when it comes to defensive tactics, although his true attachment to the team is suspect. Nevertheless, Boris is trusted to get the job done, albeit with maximum collateral damage.
Wikus “Casper” Van Daele:
Class: Recon
Place of Birth: South Africa
Specialty: OV-P Recon Drone – Spots nearby moving targets and can disorient enemies by using EMP blasts. Can also be used to designate targers for lock-on weapons.
Trait: Sentry Movement Sensor – Alerts the player to approaching enemies, both while boots on the ground and when piloting the Recon Drone.
Story: Recon soldier Wikus is a loner – and the unflappable, calm presence on the Task Force. A former intelligence-gathering operative in South Africa, Wikus is a master of camouflage and long-range engagement.
After stumbling onto a conspiracy involving a senior officer that put the lives of those of his unit and local civilians in danger, Wikus was falsely accused of murder and fled the country. He aligned himself with the No-Pats in hopes of being able to return home one day if there is still a home to return to.
Class: Engineer
Place of Birth: America
Specialty: Fortification System – Includes the DCS Deployable Cover to protect from bullets and explosives, and the APS-36 Shootdown Sentinel to take down explosive projectiles
Trait: Veteran – Provides armor, with additional bonuses for downed enemies.
Story: A natural-born leader, Kimble “Irish” Graves, is the commander of the Specialists aboard the Exodus. A native of Brooklyn, New York, his natural leadership qualities and combat skills help keep the Non-Patriated safe from harm. Having seen the cost of war first hand as a former Marine, this skilled engineer is dedicated to protecting both his squad as well as those who cannot fight for themselves.
Irish excels at fortifying positions on the battlefield, and creating small outposts with which others can use as a rallying point to make an attack.
There you have it! Don’t forget, more Specialists will be added for free as part of the game’s live service component.
Battlefield 2042 will be released this November 19 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Bungie has taken the servers offline for maintenance, and has released the Destiny 2 update 2.32 patch this October 21, which the studio calls hotfix 3.3.1.1! This brings a number of gameplay-related fixes to the game as one might expect, though no new content as the Festival of the Lost is still on-going.
Fixed an issue where the elevator console sometimes couldn’t be interacted with.
Fixed an issue where Sedia’s shields would regenerate faster than expected on Nightfall difficulties.
Her shields now regenerate based on health threshold in Nightfalls, just like they do in Direct Launch or the Vanguard Playlist.
Trials of Osiris
Capturing zones in Trials of Osiris no longer grants Super energy.
Trials of Osiris now restricts access of fireteam leaders if they have not reached the appropriate gear power level.
Added tooltip for Artifact Power Disabled
Fixed an issue that caused flawless players who reset to their ticket to prioritize matching with other flawless resetters for the first two wins on the new ticket.
This issue would occur even when Flawless matchmaking was disabled.
Traveling to the simulated Lighthouse will no longer reset ritual activity streaks
UI/UX
Bungie Friends
Fixed an issue where the notification toast for 1 or more pending Bungie Friend requests could appear blank for some players immediately after character select.
GAMEPLAY AND INVESTMENT
PURSUITS
Lowered step 7 objective of the Forsaken Campaign Quest from completing 5 Spider Bounties to 4 so players can reasonably complete this quest step in a single day
WEAPONS
Fixed an issue where Demolitionist was not reloading the weapon when a grenade was thrown
Fixed an issue where picking up a relic during a reload animation will result in ammo duplication.
Weapons will now correctly reload from reserves.
Festival of the Lost Weapons (Jurassic Green, Braytech Werewolf, and Horror Story) now drop at a consistent Power level
GHOSTS
Fixed an issue where the Prophecy ghost shell’s ears were not colorful.
