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Black Ops Cold War Update 1.025 Fires Out for Season 6 Reloaded Pre-Load (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
November 1, 2021 4:32 pm in News

Treyarch has released the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War update 1.025 patch for PS5 gamers this November 1! This title update should be available for PlayStation gamers (PS4, PS5) from today until tomorrow, as they are being rolled out in waves. This is for the Season 6 mid-season update set to be activated tomorrow, with PC and Xbox owners being able to initiate the download tomorrow at 9PM PT/12MN ET/12PM HKT.

Black Ops Cold War Update 1.025 Patch Notes:

Update (11/2/2021): The full patch notes are now available courtesy of Treyarch!

File Size: 8GB (PS5)

GLOBAL

Weapons

  • Hammer & Sickle
    • New Melee weapon now available via weapon unlock challenges in Multiplayer and Zombies, or via Store bundle.
  • LAPA
    • New weapon unlock challenge added to Multiplayer and Zombies for the LAPA SMG.

 

Challenges

  • 100 Percenter Rewards
    • Added “100 Percenter” Challenge rewards for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Campaign.
    • Players are now awarded an Animated Calling Card when they complete 100% of Challenges in each mode.
    • Dark Ops Challenges are not required to earn 100 Percenter Calling Cards.
    • Players who have already completed all Challenges in a given mode will be awarded the Calling Card retroactively.

 

Prestige Shop

  • New Weapon Blueprint
    • Added new “Vicarious” Tactical Rifle Weapon Blueprint to the Prestige Shop.
  • Legacy Calling Cards
    • Added new Legacy Calling Cards and Animated Calling Cards to the Prestige Shop.

 

Cinematic Archive

  • Added new Cinematic Archive to the Barracks where players can watch cinematics from previous seasons.

 

Uninstall Management

  • Players will now be prompted with an option to uninstall the Black Ops Cold War Campaign to free up disk space.
  • All Campaign save data will be retained and the mode can be reinstalled at any time.

 

MULTIPLAYER

Modes

  • Throwback Moshpit
    • Added updated Throwback Moshpit playlist featuring Nuketown ’84 and remastered maps from Black Ops and Black Ops II.
  • Gunfight Tournament
    • Added new rewards for the latest Gunfight Tournament.

 

Featured Playlists

  • Nuketown 24/7
  • Throwback Moshpit [NEW]
  • Infected
  • 3v3 Gunfight Snipers Only [NEW]
  • Face Off 6v6
  • Party Games
  • Multi-Team

 

ZOMBIES

Onslaught

  • All Platforms
    • Onslaught available on all platforms starting at 9PM PT Nov. 2nd, including 23 maps across Onslaught and Onslaught Containment:
    • Onslaught
      • Apocalypse
      • Cartel
      • Checkmate
      • Collateral
      • Crossroads
      • Deprogram
      • Drive-In
      • Echelon
      • Express
      • Garrison
      • Miami
      • Moscow
      • The Pines
      • Raid
      • Rush
      • Satellite
      • Standoff
      • Yamantau
    • Onslaught Containment
      • Game Show
      • ICBM
      • KBG
      • Nuketown ‘84
      • U-Bahn
  • Challenges
    • Addressed an issue where progress for the Onslaught Containment challenge “Contained” was being tracked when playing standard Onslaught.

 

Round-Based Maps

  • Rampage Inducer
    • Rampage Inducer effects now last until Round 55 (previously ended on Round 20).
    • Adjusted chance to spawn Super Sprinters based on community feedback. Super Sprinter spawn rate now begins at 20% (originally 50%) and increases 5% every 5 rounds while Rampage Inducer is active (25% chance at Rounds 5-9, 30% chance at Rounds 10-14, and so on).
  • Gameplay
    • Addressed an issue in “Firebase Z” where the Orda was unintentionally difficult to kill during Assault Waves from Round 30 onward in 3-player and 4-player games.
    • Addressed an issue where players could lose control of the ARC-XD when driving near the underground facility entrance doors on “Die Maschine.”
    • Closed exploits that allowed players to reach unintended locations in “Die Maschine,” “Firebase Z,” and “Mauer Der Toten.”
    • Closed various zombie pathing exploits in “Forsaken.”
  • Stability
    • Addressed various stability issues in “Forsaken” related to arcade games, the Main Quest, and the Chrysalax Wonder Weapon.
  • Audio
    • Addressed an issue where certain audio was missing during Exfil in “Forsaken.”
  • Cinematics
    • Addressed an issue where Kravchenko’s knife was missing during the “Firebase Z” ending cutscene.

 

Outbreak

  • Players will now start with 1,000 Essence in Outbreak (previously 500).

 

Mystery Box

  • Weapons from Seasons Four and Five can now be acquired from the Mystery Box.

 

Trials

  • Weapons from Seasons Four and Five can now be acquired as possible rewards.

 

Chalices

  • Addressed an issue where Chalices were being incorrectly awarded in limited-time modes.

 

Offline

  • PhD Slider can now be purchased in offline Local play.
  • The Hand Cannon and ARC-XD can now be crafted in offline Local play.

 

Featured Playlists

  • Outbreak (Endless and 3 Region)
  • Forsaken
  • Mauer der Toten
  • Firebase Z
  • Die Maschine
  • Onslaught (All Platforms)
  • Onslaught Containment (All Platforms)
  • Dead Ops Arcade 3 (Standard and First-Person)

The official patch notes aren’t out yet, but here’s what Treyarch has announced regarding the update:

Coming in tomorrow’s #BlackOpsColdWar update at 9PM PT:

• Hammer & Sickle Melee
• 100 Percenter Challenges w/ new Animated Calling Cards
• New Prestige Shop Weapon Blueprint & Legacy content
• Zombies Onslaught on all platforms w/ 23 maps
• Rampage Inducer updates
+ more

Expect new stuff in terms of cosmetics as well, and of course, gameplay-related changes, and playlist updates. Once we know the full Season 6 reloaded patch notes, we’ll be sure to let readers know.

For the latest on weapon-related changes, check out the patch notes and title update released last week for Black Ops Cold War.

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Black Ops Cold War Update 1.26 Pre-Load Now Live, Here’s What’s New (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
4:28 pm in News

Treyarch has released the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War update 1.26 patch for PS4 gamers this November 1! This is for the Season 6 mid-season update set to be activated tomorrow! While this is out for PlayStation gamers, PC and Xbox owners will be able to download it starting tomorrow at 9PM PT/12MN ET/12PM HKT.

Black Ops Cold War Update 1.26 Patch Notes:

Update: Treyarch has released the official patch notes for the update hitting later!

GLOBAL

Weapons

  • Hammer & Sickle
    • New Melee weapon now available via weapon unlock challenges in Multiplayer and Zombies, or via Store bundle.
  • LAPA
    • New weapon unlock challenge added to Multiplayer and Zombies for the LAPA SMG.

 

Challenges

  • 100 Percenter Rewards
    • Added “100 Percenter” Challenge rewards for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Campaign.
    • Players are now awarded an Animated Calling Card when they complete 100% of Challenges in each mode.
    • Dark Ops Challenges are not required to earn 100 Percenter Calling Cards.
    • Players who have already completed all Challenges in a given mode will be awarded the Calling Card retroactively.

 

Prestige Shop

  • New Weapon Blueprint
    • Added new “Vicarious” Tactical Rifle Weapon Blueprint to the Prestige Shop.
  • Legacy Calling Cards
    • Added new Legacy Calling Cards and Animated Calling Cards to the Prestige Shop.

 

Cinematic Archive

  • Added new Cinematic Archive to the Barracks where players can watch cinematics from previous seasons.

 

Uninstall Management

  • Players will now be prompted with an option to uninstall the Black Ops Cold War Campaign to free up disk space.
  • All Campaign save data will be retained and the mode can be reinstalled at any time.

 

MULTIPLAYER

Modes

  • Throwback Moshpit
    • Added updated Throwback Moshpit playlist featuring Nuketown ’84 and remastered maps from Black Ops and Black Ops II.
  • Gunfight Tournament
    • Added new rewards for the latest Gunfight Tournament.

 

Featured Playlists

  • Nuketown 24/7
  • Throwback Moshpit [NEW]
  • Infected
  • 3v3 Gunfight Snipers Only [NEW]
  • Face Off 6v6
  • Party Games
  • Multi-Team

 

ZOMBIES

Onslaught

  • All Platforms
    • Onslaught available on all platforms starting at 9PM PT Nov. 2nd, including 23 maps across Onslaught and Onslaught Containment:
    • Onslaught
      • Apocalypse
      • Cartel
      • Checkmate
      • Collateral
      • Crossroads
      • Deprogram
      • Drive-In
      • Echelon
      • Express
      • Garrison
      • Miami
      • Moscow
      • The Pines
      • Raid
      • Rush
      • Satellite
      • Standoff
      • Yamantau
    • Onslaught Containment
      • Game Show
      • ICBM
      • KBG
      • Nuketown ‘84
      • U-Bahn
  • Challenges
    • Addressed an issue where progress for the Onslaught Containment challenge “Contained” was being tracked when playing standard Onslaught.

 

Round-Based Maps

  • Rampage Inducer
    • Rampage Inducer effects now last until Round 55 (previously ended on Round 20).
    • Adjusted chance to spawn Super Sprinters based on community feedback. Super Sprinter spawn rate now begins at 20% (originally 50%) and increases 5% every 5 rounds while Rampage Inducer is active (25% chance at Rounds 5-9, 30% chance at Rounds 10-14, and so on).
  • Gameplay
    • Addressed an issue in “Firebase Z” where the Orda was unintentionally difficult to kill during Assault Waves from Round 30 onward in 3-player and 4-player games.
    • Addressed an issue where players could lose control of the ARC-XD when driving near the underground facility entrance doors on “Die Maschine.”
    • Closed exploits that allowed players to reach unintended locations in “Die Maschine,” “Firebase Z,” and “Mauer Der Toten.”
    • Closed various zombie pathing exploits in “Forsaken.”
  • Stability
    • Addressed various stability issues in “Forsaken” related to arcade games, the Main Quest, and the Chrysalax Wonder Weapon.
  • Audio
    • Addressed an issue where certain audio was missing during Exfil in “Forsaken.”
  • Cinematics
    • Addressed an issue where Kravchenko’s knife was missing during the “Firebase Z” ending cutscene.

 

Outbreak

  • Players will now start with 1,000 Essence in Outbreak (previously 500).

 

Mystery Box

  • Weapons from Seasons Four and Five can now be acquired from the Mystery Box.

 

Trials

  • Weapons from Seasons Four and Five can now be acquired as possible rewards.

 

Chalices

  • Addressed an issue where Chalices were being incorrectly awarded in limited-time modes.

 

Offline

  • PhD Slider can now be purchased in offline Local play.
  • The Hand Cannon and ARC-XD can now be crafted in offline Local play.

 

Featured Playlists

  • Outbreak (Endless and 3 Region)
  • Forsaken
  • Mauer der Toten
  • Firebase Z
  • Die Maschine
  • Onslaught (All Platforms)
  • Onslaught Containment (All Platforms)
  • Dead Ops Arcade 3 (Standard and First-Person)

The official patch notes aren’t out yet, but here’s what Treyarch has announced regarding the update:

Coming in tomorrow’s #BlackOpsColdWar update at 9PM PT:

• Hammer & Sickle Melee
• 100 Percenter Challenges w/ new Animated Calling Cards
• New Prestige Shop Weapon Blueprint & Legacy content
• Zombies Onslaught on all platforms w/ 23 maps
• Rampage Inducer updates
+ more

Expect new stuff in terms of cosmetics as well, and of course, gameplay-related changes, and playlist updates. Once we know the full patch notes, we’ll be sure to let readers know. For the latest on weapon-related changes, check out the patch notes and title update released last week for Black Ops Cold War.

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Battlefield 2042 PC Trailer Shows Off PC-Specific Ray Tracing and Nvidia DLSS

  by   MP1st Staff  
2:55 pm in News

With its Early Access release date drawing closer, EA and DICE have shown off the official Battlefield 2042 PC trailer, with a big official partner at the helm as well. It would appear that the developers have teamed up with Nvidia to bring some PC-specific features to Battlefield 2042, as you will see in the trailer below.

In terms of what players can expect for PC-specific features, Nvidia has shared the following besides the Battlefield 2042 PC trailer:

Ray tracing refines graphics, creating more realistic scenes that help immerse you in the action. In Battlefield 2042, EA and DICE are introducing Ray-Traced Ambient Occlusion, which accurately adds shadows where game elements occlude light. Be that between a soldier and a wall, a tank and the tarmac, or foliage and the ground.

Only a GeForce RTX graphics card, desktop or laptop will deliver the definitive Battlefield 2042 PC experience. Accelerate performance with the critically acclaimed NVIDIA DLSS, enhance image quality with ray-traced ambient occlusion, and optimize system latency with NVIDIA Reflex. And through GeForce Experience you can download and install our Battlefield 2042 Game Ready Driver with just a few clicks.

In addition to the power of Nvidia’s Ray Tracing, Battlefield 2042 will also have support for DLSS, Nvidia’s supersampling solution.

NVIDIA DLSS delivers significantly faster performance in over 120 games and apps. It’s powered by our groundbreaking AI rendering technology and the dedicated Tensor Core AI processors found exclusively on GeForce RTX GPUs.

In Battlefield 2042, you can use NVIDIA DLSS from day one to get the definitive experience, with maxed out graphics, high frame rates, and uncompromised image quality. Check back soon for performance charts and more.

What do you think? Are you excited to see these PC-specific features coming to Battlefield 2042? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Nvidia

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COD Vanguard PC Trailer, Specs, and Preload Details Revealed

  by   MP1st Staff  
1:45 pm in News

With its release date set for this Friday, Activision has finally released the Call of Duty (COD) Vanguard PC trailer and specs for all the players who will want to play the game on their monster rigs. Head down below for the trailer as well as the specs you will need to play COD Vanguard on your PC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RTxjHxfKJo

Here are the COD Vanguard PC specs:

Operating System

  • Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
  • Recommended/Competitive/Ultra 4K: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)

CPU

  • Minimum: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
  • Recommended: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
  • Competitive: Intel Core i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
  • Ultra 4K: Intel Core i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 9 3900X

RAM

  • Minimum: 8 GB
  • Recommended: 12 GB
  • Competitive/Ultra 4K: 16 GB

Storage Space**

  • Minimum: 36 GB at launch (Multiplayer and Zombies only)
  • Recommended/Competitive/Ultra 4K: 61 GB at launch

Hi-Rez Assets Cache

  • Minimum/Recommended/Competitive: Up to 32 GB
  • Ultra 4K: Up to 64 GB
  • Hi-Rez Assets Cache is optional disk space that can be used to stream high resolution assets. That option can be turned off in the game’s settings.

Video Card

  • Minimum: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon RX 470
  • Recommended: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon RX 580
  • Competitive: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070/RTX 3060 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700XT
  • Ultra 4K: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT

Video Memory

  • Minimum: 2 GB
  • Recommended: 4 GB
  • Competitive: 8 GB
  • Ultra 4K: 10 GB

Recommended Drivers of NVIDIA/AMD

  • NVIDIA: 472.12
  • AMD: 21.9.1

PC players can also start preloading the game tomorrow, November 2, at 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET | 1:00 AM HKT (Nov. 3). All players who pre-purchased the game digitally on Battle.net can preload the title so they’re ready to play the moment the game goes live.

Source: Call of Duty

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Knockout City Update 3.001 Brawls Out This November 1

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10:40 am in News

Velan Studios has released the Knockout City update 3.001 patch this November 1, and this one is for the PlayStation 5. Head down below for the complete patch notes.

Knockout City Update 3.001 Patch Notes:

At the moment, there are no official patch notes available for Knockout City update 3.001. However, chances are that this patch is for the next-gen upgrade announced by Velan Studios a few days ago. You can check out more details on this next-gen upgrade below.

Knockout City Next-Gen Upgrade Details:

We’re bringing you the best and brightest (literally) with a brand new upgrade for next generation consoles, free* to anyone who owns the game on PS4 or Xbox One! Starting November 2nd, you’ll be able to brawl through the city on Xbox Series X|S and PS5™ in up to 120 frames per second! Let’s take a look at everything you can look forward to:

What’s better than landing a KO on your opponent and securing a W in the last few seconds of a match? Upgrading on your newest console for free, and seeing that ball make contact at a smooth 120fps. You’ll also have the option of playing in crisp 4k definition, at 60fps, a new feature for console players.

Players will be able to select between Performance or Quality mode in the settings menu. Here are the options broken down by platform:

  • PS5™: Native 4K at 60FPS, or 1440p (upscaled to 4K) at 120FPS

  • Xbox Series X: Native 4K at 60FPS, or 1620p (upscaled to 4K) at 120FPS

  • Xbox Series S: 1440p at 60FPS, or 1080p at 120FPS

We’ll update this post accordingly once the full patch notes are out.

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Returnal Update 2.000.002 Released for Minor Bug Fixes This November 1

  by   Alex Co  
9:11 am in News

Housemarque has released the Returnal update 2.000.002 patch this November 1, and this is a small download. Given the 2.0 patch we got last week, this title update doesn’t bring any new content or feature. Head on below for the full details.

Returnal Update 2.000.002 Patch Notes for November 1:

Size: 336MB

According to Housemarque (via their official Discord channel), this patch is for minor fixes only, and the studio will NOT publish any patch notes for it. If you spot any patch notes that aren’t sourced, those are fake. Per the Housemarque dev on Discord, Not much to share in terms of patch notes that’s why we didn’t publish them. It was really about some small stuff that we wanted to get out of the way.”

That seems to be it for this title update. If you haven’t played the game yet, go give our review a read, and see why we gave it an excellent score, and said, “Housemarque largely succeeds with their first AAA outing in a big way and have released what I feel is the first true Game of the Year contender for 2021.”

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Battlefield 2042 & Portal Server Locations, Settings & “Premium Currency” for Boosters & More Unearthed

  by   Alex Co  
8:20 am in News

With the release of Battlefield 2042 less than three weeks away, more info has surfaced once again, and this time, it’s the Battlefield 2042 & BF Portal server locations! If you’re wondering which data centers will be available that you’ll connect to (based on your region or your chosen server), then the guessing is over — at least for now.

Once again datmined by ace Battlefield dataminer temporyal, the Battlefield 2042 server locations are a total of nine, though EA can quickly add more if they wish to. Also of note, the mention of a “Battlefield Premium Currency” (referred to by members of the BF community as “Boins” for Battlefield Coins) has been spotted as well, which should surprise no one given that there will be a Battle Pass. This premium currency can be used by players to purchase cosmetic items, XP boosters, and for the Battle Pass (which I presume will be tier skips like in Call of Duty).

Speaking of servers, temporyal has also unearthed a host of server settings players can tweak in Battlefield Portal! This isn’t the final list, and doesn’t cover the stuff in the logic editor, which players will be able to tinker with.

Are you happy with the Battlefield 2042 server locations or is it a bit worrying for some of you? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below. While we got a new gameplay trailer for Battlefield 2042 last week, we are expecting more info to be revealed this week given we’re close to the game’s launch.

Battlefield 2042 will be released on November 19 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with early access starting on November 12.

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Halo Infinite Early Access Digital Bundle Spotted on the Microsoft Store

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6:48 am in News

With its release date looming fast, it would appear that Halo Infinite will be getting an Early Access Digital Bundle sometime in the future. The bundle was spotted by someone on Twitter, but as stated it’s still up in the air when this new digital pack will be available.

The Halo Infinite Early Access Digital Bundle was spotted by a Twitter user, and promptly spotlighted by Tom Henderson. Check out the tweet (plus the screenshot in case the tweet gets taken down) below.

halo infinite early access

As shown in the image, while 343 Industries will offer an early access program of sorts for Halo Infinite, we are still yet to get a concrete date for its release. Pre-orders for the game have been live for some time now, and it will be interesting to see if this digital bundle will be included for higher tiers of Halo Infinite.

It’s also important to note that this particular page was screenshotted before the Xbox redesign. Checking out the game via its Microsoft Store page now does not reflect any mention of an Early Access Digital Bundle.

What do you think? When is the game going to be available for Early Access purchasers? Let us know in the comments below!

Source: Aggiornamenti Lumia

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Call of Duty Vanguard Physical Copies Already Out in the Wild

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5:04 am in News

In what looks to be a yearly tradition now, it looks like this year’s Call of Duty game — Call of Duty: Vanguard — is already out before it’s official release on November 5! A now-deleted tweet has surfaced showing a COD Vanguard PS5 physical copy out in the wild, and it shows what players can expect from how the game will look if you purchase it from the store.

The now-deleted tweet comes from Call of Duty leaker TheMW2Ghost. The COD Vanguard logo is prominently displayed in the box art, complete with the white PS5 header up top. It also appears to be the Standard Edition copy of the game. Check out the image from the now-deleted tweet below.

cod vanguard ps5

The tweet also reads:

copies of #Vanguard are still out in the wild

cod vanguard ps5

This implies that there are more PS5 copies of COD Vanguard floating around elsewhere. Having said that, those who manage to snag an early code, you most likely won’t be able to play it given servers aren’t up yet. Also of note, MP1st got a tip that there is also a patch needed to play the campaign too, and this patch isn’t out yet.

For those who can’t snag an early physical copy of COD Vanguard, don’t fret, as the game is out this week on November 5 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S. and PC.

Source: TheMW2Ghost

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Kena Bridge of Spirits Update 1.012 Released for October 30

  by   James Lara  
October 30, 2021 9:39 pm in News

Ember Lab has released the Kena Bridge of Spirits update 1.012 patch this October 30, that addresses a known bug with photo mode along with improved saving.

Kena Bridge of Spirits Update 1.012 Patch Notes:

  • Fixed inverted controls in photo mode.
  • Fixed bug with save game state.

Notes per PS4 update history

That’s all there is in today’s new Kena Bridge of Spirits update. As always, if we spot anything else not detailed in the current patch notes, or if Ember Labs decides to publish a more detailed changelog, we will be sure to update this post.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the last update, which introduced a ton of fixes, along with some new cosmetic! Yup, 3 new hats were added to the game recently in celebration of Halloween, though these are only available for a limited time as once November 1 comes around they will no longer be available. So get out there and get those hats before they’re gone!

Kena Bridge of Spirits is now available on the PS4, PS5, and PC. If you haven’t already be sure to check out our review now! Kena Bridge of Spirits review.

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Kena Bridge of Spirits Update 1.12 Patch Notes; Photo Mode and Save Bug Fixes

  by   James Lara  
9:33 pm in News

Ember Lab has released the Kena Bridge of Spirits update 1.12 patch this October 30, that addresses a known bug with photo mode along with improved saving.

Kena Bridge of Spirits Update 1.12 Patch Notes:

  • Fixed inverted controls in photo mode.
  • Fixed bug with save game state.

That’s all there is in today’s Kena Bridge of Spirits update. Should we find anything else not listed, or if Ember Labs decides to publish a more detailed changelog, we will be sure to update this post.

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the last update, which introduced a ton of fixes, along with some new cosmetic! Yup, 3 new hats were added to the game recently in celebration of Halloween, though these are only available for a limited time as once November 1 comes around they will no longer be available. So get out there and get those hats before they’re gone!

Oh, and while you are at it, be sure to check out our Kena Bridge of Spirits review now! Read on here for our review.

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COD Vanguard PlayStation-Exclusive Perks Include Extra Loadout Slots, Added XP Gains & More

  by   Alex Co  
5:43 pm in News

While we’re used to seeing Activision give Sony extra content for Call of Duty games due to a marketing deal, that doesn’t seem to be the case for this year’s COD title, Vanguard. However, there are still COD Vanguard PlayStation-exclusive stuff in the cards for PS4, and PS5 gamers!

As part of the Vanguard launch info and content roadmap post on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has listed some of the extras players can expect from playing the game on PS4 and PS5!

COD Vanguard PlayStation-Exclusive Perks:

In addition to the extra tier skips PlayStation players receive by purchasing the Battle Pass bundle, there are additional benefits. Exclusive to PlayStation Plus members, players will get a free in-game bundle to celebrate Season One of Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone. This pack will include a new Operator Skin, Weapon Blueprint, and much more. A new free bundle will be available during each Call of Duty: Vanguard season.

Also, in the spirit of teamwork, PlayStation players that play together in parties receive +25% bonus weapon XP. Additionally, PlayStation players can look forward to exclusive Monthly Double XP events, lasting 24 hours in duration each. Finally, to make sure you’re ready for whatever your enemies throw at you, PlayStation players get an additional two loadout slots.

The tl;dr (too long, didn’t read) version:

  • +2 Extra Loadout slots for multiplayer
  • +5 Tier Skips With the Battle Pass Bundle
  • New Operator Skin & Weapon Blueprint for PlayStation Plus members (Vanguard and Warzone) given out each new season
  • Monthly double XP events
  • +25% Weapon XP when in parties on PlayStation platforms

This is definitely better than the PlayStation version getting an extra mode that’s timed for 12 months before other platforms can play it out. That, and locking multiplayer maps, weapons, and other stuff, is what triggers most people — and with good reason.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Battlefield Portal Class Specializations and Weapon Customization From BC2 & BF3 Datamined

  by   Alex Co  
3:23 pm in News

While quite a lot of details have been unearthed from the Battlefield 2042 beta that was released earlier this month, it seems even info regarding the game’s upcoming Battlefield Portal mode/game was included in the beta files, too! It’s now confirmed that Battlefield Portal class specializations will be available for playlist creators! There’s also a handful of info regarding BF Portal’s weapon customization unearthed as well, which should please Battlefield veterans.

Once again unearthed by Battlefield dataminer temporyal, check out the Battlefield Portal class specialization info unearthed!

For those looking forward to using the Bad Company 2 (BC2), and Battlefield 3 (BF3) weapons, you’ll be glad to know that both games’ weapon attachments have been spotted in the game’s files too!

We always mention it for datamined info, but it bears repeating that stuff above have been unearthed, and are in no way official. So don’t blame temporyal or MP1st if these don’t make it into the final game.

In Battlefield 2042 news that’s more official, DICE has confirmed that the destruction in the game will be close to Battlefield V’s across “most maps.” Speaking of maps. make sure to check out the latest gameplay released where three new maps (Discarded, Renewal, Breakaway) are shown off.

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Giants Uprising Gameplay Trailer Kicks Off With Wanton Destruction

  by   MP1st Staff  
12:37 pm in News

As its Early Access release draws closer, VARSAV Game Studios has now released a new Giants Uprising gameplay trailer showcasing what players can expect in terms of wanton destruction with you helming a powerful giant. Check out the gameplay trailer below, as well as information on the Early Access release coming to PC via Steam.

In addition to the Giants Uprising gameplay trailer, VARSAV also shared a few details on the game as well as its key features, all of which you can read below.

Giants Uprising is a medieval fantasy action adventure game full of Giants and unlimited destruction! Take on the role of a powerful Giant who finally breaks free from enslavement to seek revenge on the ruthless human race. Every step of the way you’ll be accompanied by your faithful companion – Kielbasa, a human with whom fate crossed your paths. Smash, destroy, and massacre everything you encounter. Crush people with the strength of your mighty blows. Raze settlements, villages, and towns to the ground. Take revenge on the selfish human race for years of slavery!

Features:

  • Feel what it’s like to be a powerful, fearless giant who crushes everything that stands in his way.
  • Terrify people and stand ankle-deep in their blood. Show people who is the most powerful giant out there.
  • Discover an emotionally gripping tale of two outcasts- Rogbar and Kielbasa. Help them get revenge, stir an uprising, and rescue the giants.
  • Conquer your foes in challenging battles. Use primitive weapons and elements of the environment to overcome their military might.
  • Revel in the pure pleasure that comes from extreme destruction, as you flatten every single building in your wake.

Giants Uprising will go live on PC via Steam Early Access on November 2. A demo of the game is now available to play, so if you want you can check it out for yourself.

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Report: Warner Bros Multiversus Images Leak Online, Show Off Stages & Control Schemes (Update)

  by   MP1st Staff  
7:25 am in News

Following our earlier report on a leaked screenshot for its character select screen, it appears now that various Warner Bros Multiversus images and documents have leaked online, showcasing more of the Smash-like from the studio. Head down below for the documents and images, detailing more of what we can possibly expect from the game.

The leaked documents and images for Warner Bros Multiversus comes from the PapaGenos Discord server. However, in case of it being taken down, a Resetera user created a thread showcasing what was discussed in the thread in terms of the leaks. Check out the images and documents below.

As seen in the images, it appears that the game is at least partially confirmed for both Xbox consoles and PC, as there are control schemes available for both the Xbox controller and keyboard. Some of the stages are also shown, including Finn and Jake’s Treehouse from Adventure Time, suggesting that the character select screen leak was also correct.

In addition to the images within the documents, the Resetera user also archived the description that came with some of the leaked documents.

– Finn plays like Coin Battle (think like Steve in Smash, where he needs resources in a way)
– Shaggy is literally based entirely on Ultra Instinct Shaggy
– No sign of Morty in Rick’s moveset
– No sign of Big Chungus in Bugs’s moveset
– Garnet from Steven Universe and Arya from Game of Thrones are in [This is extremely significant as it confirms that different playtesters had different, incomplete rosters. This explains how the Reddit leak, hbox photo leak, and now this guy know about characters the others don’t]
– Bat Cave, Finn’s Treehouse, and Schwifty Planet are stages. They have multiple variants, but that’s likely the devs just testing which one they want.
– Every alt is a full costume. Since the game is a WIP, some characters have multiple alts and some have none. The alts he saw include Pickle Rick, OG Harley, Bizarro Superman, Cake (female cat Jake), Pirate Tom & Jerry, Gentleman Shaggy. VAs change for alts
– It’s %-based, like Smash, if that wasn’t already obvious.
– Rick is projectile-heavy, and uses his portal gun, leaving portals that allies can go through, but not enemies. Also has an AoE attack that turns you into a helpless baby version of the OC.
– Tom and Jerry is more like Rosalina & Luma, with Jerry being Luma, except Jerry can’t be hurt. Stuff like an attack where Tom swings a tennis racket and Jerry is the ball.
– OC is named Rein maybe”

Just like everything else that is not officially confirmed, take this report with a huge grain of salt. That stated, there’s something to be said about these leaks being purged via copyright on Twitter. A few of them, including Hungrybox’s tweet, had their images claimed, which could be interpreted as an official response to the burgeoning rumors of the Warner Bros Multiversus game.

Update (3/1/2022): Warner has sent a takedown notice to MP1st regarding the images, and we’ve updated the post accordingly.

Thanks, Sponge!

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Gran Turismo 7 Beta Developer Build Shows Up on PSN Database

  by   Alex Co  
October 29, 2021 6:49 pm in News

Just a few months ago, a mention of a Gran Turismo 7 beta surfaced on the PlayStation website. Well, it seems now, we have something more tangible come up, as the GT7 beta developer build has been uploaded on the PlayStation Network.

Spotted by reliable PlayStation data scraper PlayStation Game Sizes, the developer build has a codename of “Chess,” though it can be seen as “Gran Turismo 7” upon further inspection.

While the version uploaded is the developer build, that bodes well for those looking forward to trying out the Gran Turismo 7 beta. Given the game’s huge online component, it’s just a matter of when the beta will formally be conducted rather than if. Chances are, Polyphony Digital is testing the beta client out on their own, though we’re hoping players will be roped in soon.

For more on Gran Turismo 7, you can check out the pre-order bonuses and different editions here.

Gran Turismo 7 is set to race out this March 4, 2022 on the PS4 and PS5.

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PlayStation Store Weekend Offer Sale for October 29 Kicks Off

  by   Alex Co  
4:52 pm in News

While Sony has launched a couple of PlayStation Store sales this week, that hasn’t stopped the company from pushing out a new PlayStation Store Weekend Offer sale this October 29! Same as the old weekend offers, this is a limited-time sale, with only a handful of titles available.

PlayStation Store Weekend Offer Sale for October 29 Games List (Ends 11/12):

PlaySation Store Weekend Offer Store Link (US)

  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla – $29.99
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Ultimate PS4 & PS5 – $65.99
  • MLB The Show 21 PS4 – $29.99
  • MLB The Show 21 PS5 – $39.99
  • MLB The Show 21 Jackie Robinson Edition – $54.99
  • MLB The Show 21 Digital Deluxe Edition – $69.99
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising PS4 & PS5 – $23.99
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising Gold Edition PS4 & PS5 – $39.99
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla + Immortals Fenyx Rising Bundle – $49.49
  • Assassin’s Creed Valhalla + Watch Dogs Legion Bundle = $43.99
  • Assassin’s Creed Bundle: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and Assassin’s Creed Origins – $55.99
  • Stubs™ (1,000) for MLB® The Show™ 21 – $.069
  • Stubs™ (5,000) for MLB® The Show™ 21  – $3.49
  • Stubs™ (11,000) for MLB® The Show™ 21 – $5.99
  • Stubs™ (24,000) for MLB® The Show™ 21 – $11.99
  • Stubs™ (67,500) for MLB® The Show™ 21 – $24.99
  • Stubs™ (150,000) for MLB® The Show™ 21  – $49.99

For the other sales launched this week, check out the November Savings sale (over 400 games discounted), as well as the latest “Games Under $15” sale (over 190 games listed).

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Enlisted Update 1.000.072 Patch Notes; Shoots Out for 0.2.2.104 This October 29

  by   Alex Co  
2:58 pm in News

Darkflow Software has released the Enlisted update 1.000.072 patch this October 29, which is for patch 0.2.2.104 (studio’s internal number for the game patch), which includes a bunch of bug fixes. Head on for the full patch notes below.

Enlisted Update 1.000.072 Patch Notes:

  • Changed experience gain in Custom Matches: if there are no players on the opposing team you will gain 20% of the experience, if there is one player in the opposing team you will gain 50% of the experience, if there are two or more players in the opposing team, the experience will be gained without change. This mechanic works in test mode and can be changed or disabled.
  • Fixed the inability to change the game mode when creating a match in Custom Games.
  • Added a battle time limit of 60 minutes. At the end of this time, the team with the greatest points will win. In Invasion, Assault and Destruction modes, victory goes to the defending team if the attackers have not completed the task in the mode before the end of the battle.
  • Frequent flickering, which would occur in the game sessions list in ‘custom matches’, has been fixed.
  • The placement of the “Hide Full” text in the filters while selecting Custom Games, which caused the text to be cut off, has been fixed.
  • Fixed the “Show Filters” and “Create Game” buttons which were previously overlapping in the list of game sessions.
  • Added the ability to spawn on motorcycles in the ‘Battle for Moscow’, ‘Invasion of Normandy’, and ‘Battle of Berlin’ campaigns in Custom Games..
  • Corrected the name of the mission “Gorge” in the Russian localization of Custom Games.

That’s about it for this patch.

Source: Enlisted

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Enlisted Update 1.06 Patch Notes Released for Changes This Oct. 29

  by   MP1st Staff  
2:58 pm in News

Darkflow Software has released the Enlisted update 1.06 October 29 patch, which brings some fixes and changes to the game. Head down below for the complete patch notes.

Enlisted Update 1.06 Patch Notes:

  • Changed experience gain in Custom Matches: if there are no players on the opposing team you will gain 20% of the experience, if there is one player in the opposing team you will gain 50% of the experience, if there are two or more players in the opposing team, the experience will be gained without change. This mechanic works in test mode and can be changed or disabled.
  • Fixed the inability to change the game mode when creating a match in Custom Games.
  • Added a battle time limit of 60 minutes. At the end of this time, the team with the greatest points will win. In Invasion, Assault and Destruction modes, victory goes to the defending team if the attackers have not completed the task in the mode before the end of the battle.
  • Frequent flickering, which would occur in the game sessions list in ‘custom matches’, has been fixed.
  • The placement of the “Hide Full” text in the filters while selecting Custom Games, which caused the text to be cut off, has been fixed.
  • Fixed the “Show Filters” and “Create Game” buttons which were previously overlapping in the list of game sessions.
  • Added the ability to spawn on motorcycles in the ‘Battle for Moscow’, ‘Invasion of Normandy’, and ‘Battle of Berlin’ campaigns in Custom Games..
  • Corrected the name of the mission “Gorge” in the Russian localization of Custom Games.

That’s about it for the patch.

Source: Enlisted

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Chivalry 2 Update 1.008 Released for October 29

  by   Alex Co  
2:50 pm in News

Torn Banner Studios has released the Chivalry 2 update 1.008 patch this October 29 for last-gen and next-gen platforms, and this is purely for fixes. Called patch 2.2.1, this includes fixes for the big 2.2.0 patch this week. There are a load of issues not addressed by this patch, which can be seen here.

Chivalry 2 Update 1.008 Patch Notes

Here’s the announcement from Torn Banner Studios:

We have released a hotfix for all platforms (2.2.1) that focuses on addressing the top crashes we have seen since launch. – PS & Xbox – Resolved an out of memory crash. Additional work on this continues to be done, OOM crashes may still occur (1/3)
– PS5 crash (likely caused by replication optimization done in 2.2 – PC Crash that occurred when an item was thrown – Server crash resolved – Shields & Novelty items can now be purchased in the Customization menu (2/3)
In addition to these crash fixes we continue to make progress on other issues introduced in this update, some of which can be read at the link. We will keep you updated as we work towards resolving these remaining issues currently affecting #Chivalry2.
Once a new patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
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