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Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare DLC Release Date Announced for July 15

by Tim Villasor

July 1, 2021 9:54 am in News

Get ready to brawl it out and take out the bad guys with some new characters and content, as Streets of Rage 4 Mr. X Nightmare DLC release date has been announced for July 15 — and that’s just a few short weeks away!

Here’s the new trailer showing the survival mode gameplay as well as the release date reveal.

Here’s the overview of what survival mode brings as well as what the rest of Mr. X Nightmare’s DLC contains via press release.

The announcement brings first details for Mr. X Nightmare’s Survival mode, an inventive, immensely replayable challenge for Streets of Rage 4’s most versatile brawlers. Fighters beat down endless waves of foes and earn perks for as long as they can stay alive across two session variations: Random, which keeps each fight unpredictable through generated runs; and Weekly, a series of static gauntlets generated each week.

Each completed level offers two randomized perks to choose from, granting stackable bonuses to power up combatants in unique and devastating ways until they’re defeated. Braving Survival’s onslaughts also permanently unlocks new moves for use across any of Streets of Rage 4’s modes, allowing players to personalize movelists for their favorite characters. Progress unlocks devastating new weapons within both Survival mode and an incoming training mode, as well as gallery content. The mode’s leaderboards keep track of the community’s well-fought runs too; who will be Wood Oak City’s finest fighter?

Mr. X Nightmare bundles the above with the playable debut of Estel Aguirre, fully realized playable versions of Max Thunder and Shiva, and grooving original music from Tee Lopes (Sonic Mania, League of Legends). A separate free update adding an in-depth training system, color palette options, a fiendish New Mania+ difficulty, plus a wealth of refinements and balancing changes addressing feedback from Streets of Rage 4’s passionate community, also arrives on July 15.

If you haven’t played this gem of a revival beat ’em up, read our review of Streets of Rage 4 here and see why it simply is a must play.

Streets of Rage 4 is available on consoles and PC now.

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MLB The Show Update 1.10 July 1 Patch Notes for Update #10

by Alex Co

8:07 am in News

San Diego Studio has released the MLB The Show 21 update 1.10 July 1 patch, or what the studio calls “Update #10.” For those on PS5, this will show up as MLB The Show update 1.010, and for Xbox platforms, as update 1.0.0.58. This patch includes some bug fixes, which are all outlined in the patch notes below.

MLB The Show Update 1.10 July 1 Patch Notes for Update #10 | MLB The Show Update 1.0.0.58 Patch Notes:

ONLINE HEAD TO HEAD:

Fixed a bug that would cause the game to freeze when a player would disconnect their controller during a homerun sequence
Fixed a bug that would cause players to freeze if the offensive player would enter a quick menu and the defensive player would pause at a very specific time
Fixed a bug where if one player would enter the quick menu at the same time the other player would pause, the pause menu would stick to the screen

There are no hitting or gameplay balance changes in this update, however, we have been following the feedback and hope to have some adjustments made to contact hitting (and more) in future updates.

FRANCHISE/MTO:

The depth chart now shows the correct players rotation in later years
Fixed a bug that would cause a previous players mugshot to show in an empty position in the depth chart
The extra innings base runner rule is no longer applied in the Postseason

RETRO MODE:

Fixed an issue that would cause fielders to disappear after a defensive substitution

MISC/UI:

Fixed an issue where Pitch Count and Pitch Speed would overlap on the scorebug
Updated ASG uniforms to the 2021 design
Various spelling errors fixed

For more on MLB The Show 21, check out our hub page for it.

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Random Bonus Drops Should be a Part of Battle Passes

by Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp

6:30 am in News

Battle passes have become a staple of the games industry. Ever since Epic Games popularized them in Fortnite, allowing players to earn something extra for their time in the game regardless of their win rate, they’ve popped up in every major online game. From Rainbow Six Siege to Dead by Daylight, even unreleased games like Halo Infinite already have them in place. With this in mind, I think that it’s time someone mixed them up a bit.

We all know what we’re getting with a battle pass. There’s a free track that everyone can access. It offers a reward every few ranks, though none of them are that exciting. The only one worth chasing is rank 100, and even that is mired by the equivalent in the paid track. On the subject of the paid track, this is the only track that players truly care about. They can obtain some great-looking cosmetics through it, and all they have to do is play their favorite game. Upon reaching rank 100, they’re given the best cosmetic from the season, but they’ve also acquired all the ranks before as well as everything in the free track.

The tiny buy-in price is what hooks most players with a battle pass. For around $10, you get at least 100 new cosmetics for your game. That’s way more than any cosmetic bundle would give you, and it costs much less. However, it’s starting to get old. At this point, players know that they will have to play the game solidly for about three months to unlock everything they’ve paid for. It’s a huge commitment, especially if there’s a game that a player is excited about coming out in the middle of that three-month period.

That’s why I think there should be a bonus system with battle passes. Just like you can get NZ casino bonuses, battle passes should come with a guaranteed number of bonuses. When these bonuses drop is down to the player, though. Each one would be random, meaning that players might earn an extra rank or secret cosmetic if they play for just one more match. Developers could offer hints that tease players about how to get these bonuses. For example, playing three games might make it more likely to get a bonus, or playing a certain type of match as a specific character could do the same.

Using this method, players feel like there’s more value to their battle passes because they’re getting more than the standard 100 ranks of rewards. Developers can work the system to make players use a certain character or weapon more, allowing them together more data on them for future fixes, or just mix the season up a bit. By keeping players on their toes, everyone will benefit. Everyone loves a bonus, and when it’s a bonus you can go on to use in a game you’ll be playing in years to come, there’s really no downside. The better the bonuses, the more your player base will stick with the game, so it’s in the developer’s interest to make these as enticing as possible and give their communities something to really work towards.

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Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.62 Patch Notes for June 30

by James Lara

June 30, 2021 7:37 pm in News

Studio Wildcard has released the Ark Survival Evolved update 2.62 June 30 patch, addressing several bugs along with bringing the Summer Bash event. This patch is now available across all platforms.

Ark Survival Evolved Update 2.62 Patch Notes

Summer Bash is now live! For more details: https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/articles.html/community-crunch-273-summer-bash-evo-event-and-more-r1781/
Re-added missing cosmetic items from a previous event
Fixed and protected against multiple exploits
Fixed multiple crashes and exploits
Fixed a bug where turrets wouldn’t shoot unclaimed creatures
TEK Pistol has reduced damage when used against boss monsters
Velonasaur spawns have been updated on GEN2 to use the R-Velonasaur
Mission Net Ammo no longer works on non-mission creatures
Fixed a bug which prevented players from being able to place C4 properly
Fixed a lot of level design related bugs such as holes, floating foliage, incorrect volumes.
Fixed some SFX bugs with the Stryder
Fixed a bug where players were unable to remove cosmetics from the Shadowmane
Maewings now have a toggle visible trough area
Reduced Equus gestation time
Fixed a bug where players could speed up the taming process by using a Stego’s impale mechanic

Source: Survive The Ark

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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.

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Ark Summer Bash 2021 New Items, Schedule & More for Today’s Kick Off

by Alex Co

6:17 pm in News

Those who prefer their dino-hunting with some sun tan lotion on, it’s your time to shine! The Ark Summer Bash 2021 event starts today, and this means new items, newest Chibi pets and more are available!

Head on below for the trailer, new items and more.

Ark Summer Bash 2021 Items and Details:

Schedule: June 30 – July 14

NEW! Summer Bash Items 2021

Hula Dance Emote
Flip In Place Emote
Inflatable T-Rex costume
3 Hawaiian Shirt patterns
3 Swimsuit patterns
Retro Sunglasses Skin
Floppy Straw Summer Hat Skin
Angler Hat Skin
Maewing
Spacedolphin
Voidwyrm
Deal With It Dodo
Straw Hat Otter

Chibi pets: Spacedolphin, Voidwyrm, and Straw Hat Otter.

5x increased rates for harvesting, taming, and breeding on Official, Small Tribe, ARKPocalypse, and Conquest servers.

If there’s a client-side patch that will be released alongside the event, we’ll let our readers know.

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Diablo 4 Quarterly Update Shows Us New Videos & New Art

by Alex Co

5:15 pm in News

Blizzard Entertainment is keeping the Diablo 4 hype alive, as it delivered on another Diablo 4 Quarterly Update today. This keeps fans informed on how the development of the game is coming along so far.

For this quarter, Blizzard artists talk about the design process of the characters and enemies in the game, as well as showcase a slew of new screenshots and short video clips! Check ’em out below, and remember: these are not final, and does not represent the final state of the game.

Aside from the videos, there’s a bunch of screenshots showcasing the different body types, armors, and how the game is moving from pre-rendered graphics for cutscenes, to now using in-engine assets.

Our beautiful and iconic hell fiend, Lilith! This is a capture from one of the in-game cinematics rendered in the Diablo IV game engine. This level of detail is now standard for how we present the major NPCs, classes, and monsters in Diablo IV.

We call this our Lair scene. Players will customize the look of their character here in our exciting new Wardrobe system that allows you to mix and match hundreds of armor components unique to your class, alongside custom color palettes to create the class fantasy that best represents your character.

Here’s a .gif showcasing the dye system the game uses for armor pieces.

Every armor set in Diablo 4 has two body types, and here’s a sample of it for the Barbarian class and the Rogue class:

There’s a lot more about the development process, which you can read about here.

Diablo 4 has no firm release date yet, though Activision has said that development is going “very well.” You can watch seven minutes of gameplay right here as well.

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Apex Legends Down Reports and Matchmaking Issues Are Coming in Today June 30

by Alex Co

2:12 pm in News

It looks like Respawn’s mega-hit battle royale Apex Legends is running into some server and matchmaking issues, as multiple Apex Legends down reports are coming in from players (regardless of platform), and there are even matchmaking issues too.

Apex Legends Down Reports and Matchmaking Issues – June 30:

Over on Reddit, threads regarding the servers are surfacing:

Is anyone else getting the stupid error, I can’t even play a game.
by inapexlegends

People are getting the “leaf” error code as well, so if you’ve gotten that while connecting, it’s not just you. Here’s the full set of tweets regarding it:

Two updates:

1) The issue with Masters+ Ranked matchmaking may take 72 hours or more to fix due to QA requirements.

2) An issue with the “Frag Out” banner frames for Bloodhound and Rampart is causing game crashes. Unequipping these frames may help—please spread the word!

— Respawn (@Respawn) June 30, 2021

In addition to that, if you find yourself being kicked from Trios, Duos, or just have a hard time matchmaking, it’s not you, but it’s the game! Respawn confirmed this just now.

Two updates:

1) The issue with Masters+ Ranked matchmaking may take 72 hours or more to fix due to QA requirements.

2) An issue with the “Frag Out” banner frames for Bloodhound and Rampart is causing game crashes. Unequipping these frames may help—please spread the word!

The @playapex team is investigating an issue that’s preventing matchmaking for highly ranked (Masters+) players.

We’ve identified the problem and are working on the solution now. Will update in this thread when we’ve resolved the issue!

The @PlayApex team is aware of some players being kicked from Trios, Duos, and Arenas matches. We’re actively investigating.

If you’re having a hard time connecting to Apex Legends, or manage to connect succesfully, let us know where you are in the world and what platform, so other players are aware too.

This is bad timing, as the Genesis Collection Event just started yesterday.

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PlayStation Plus July Free Games Announced

by Alex Co

1:24 pm in News

PlayStation gamers looking for the next batch of free games, Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus July free games! Coming in this month is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, and A Plague Tale: Innocence! All titles will be available starting July 6, which is next Tuesday.

PlayStation Plus July Free Games:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 | PS4

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 delivers a trio of action-packed multiplayer-modes* for first-person shooter fans. First there’s the series’ iconic multiplayer experience pitting players against each other worldwide. Second, is the fan-favourite Zombies experience, letting you and friends battle the undead. Last but not least is Blackout, an intense large-map mode inspired by battle royale. Blackout brings together characters, locations, weapons and gear from across the series in all-out survival combat – all with a unique Black Ops twist.

WWE 2K Battlegrounds | PS4

The world of WWE is your battleground with over-the-top, arcade action as your favorite WWE Superstars and Legends battle in interactive environments around the world. Play through a new story mode while unlocking unique characters and Battlegrounds. Compete using special abilities and power-ups in match types like Steel Cage, Royal Rumble, and more! Compete in Online Tournaments or stake your claim as King of the Battleground against players from around the world!* Plus, battle it out in local multiplayer and dominate your friends.

A Plague Tale: Innocence | PS5 version only**

The critically acclaimed adventure releases on PS5 with 4K native resolution***, targeted 60 FPS, highly improved visuals, and fast loading – and makes its debut onto PlayStation Plus. Follow the tale of young Amicia and her little brother Hugo, in a heartrending journey through the darkest hours of history. Hunted by Inquisition soldiers and surrounded by unstoppable swarms of rats, Amicia and Hugo will come to know and trust each other. As they struggle to survive against overwhelming odds, they will fight to find purpose in this brutal, unforgiving world.

These three new games are joined by Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown, which we really liked a lot.

Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown | PS4

Sega’s iconic one-on-one battler gets remade for a new generation by Yakuza and Judgment developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio. This console exclusive allows both VF veterans and newcomers to experience the intense martial arts combat, deep strategy, and intricately balanced gameplay of the groundbreaking 3D fighter in stunning HD. New online features* – like custom tournaments supporting up to 16 players and live spectating – join classic modes like Rank Match, Arcade, and VF5’s famously robust Training to deliver the definitive Virtua Fighter experience.

Not a bad list for the month. Make sure to download June’s games while you still can!

Source: PlayStation Blog

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EA Madden 21 Update 1.015 June 30 Runs Out

by Alex Co

12:46 pm in News

Heads up! EA Vancouver has released the EA Madden 21 update 1.015 June 30 patch for current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series)! This patch doesn’t seem to be out on PS4 and Xbox One, as far as we’re aware.

EA Madden 21 Update 1.015 June 30 Patch Notes:

No official announcement has been made by EA, but here are the changes made last week for the PS4, Xbox One versions, which we’re assuming are the same changes for today’s title update:

Hey Madden Ultimate Team Community,

Since the Series program has ended, the following LTD player items previously released will be getting a Training upgrade option to their existing Power Ups instead of a Series Redux player item. This update will be available in-game tomorrow, Friday, June 25th. Make sure to follow @EASPORTS_MUT on Twitter to know when these updates are live in-game.
Ultimate Legends

Bobby Bell
Antonio Gates
Richard Seymour
Donovan McNabb
Dwight Freeney
Jerome Bettis
Vince Wilfork
Tony Romo
Ronde Barber
Lance Alworth
Ray Lewis

Limited Edition

Alvin Kamara
Benardrick McKinney
Chris Godwin
Ryan Kerrigan
Travis Kelce
Joe Haden
Robert Woods
Kevin Byard
Raheem Mostert
Za’Darius Smith

NFL Draft Past

Shannon Sharpe
Tyrann Mathieu
Keyshawn Johnson

If we get the proper changelog for today’s update, we’ll update the post.

Source: EA forums

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Konami and Bloober Team Partnership Announced, Adding to Rumored Silent Hill Project

by James Lara

11:00 am in News

Earlier this year, Bloober Team, developers of The Medium, Layers of Fear, and Observer, announced that they were working on a new horror game with a “very famous publisher.” Well it seems that “very famous publisher” is none other than Konami, as it has been revealed today that two have entered a strategic partnership to work on content and exchange of know-how.

In a press statement issued by Bloober Team, the studio confirmed that it was pairing up with Konami.

It is a historic day for me and the culmination of several years of our work. The fact that such a renowned company as KONAMI has decided to strategically cooperate with the Bloober Team means that we also joined the world leaders in gaming and became an equal partner for the leading players in this market. – comments Piotr Babieno, president of the Bloober Team.

Konami chimed in, stating that they were looking forward to working with Bloober Team and creating high quality content.

We have been providing unique entertainment content and ways to enjoy it through the use of information technology. In the digital entertainment industry, significant changes in the business environment are expected in the future. We look forward to combining Bloober Team’s and our respective characteristics and strengths to create high-quality contents. KONAMI – comments Hideki Hayakawa Representative Director, President Konami Digital Entertainment

This news comes just after many months on ongoing rumors that Konami is currently in production of not one, but two Silent Hill titles. One allegedly developed by Sony and Kojima Production, while the other being either done in-house, or at least with the help of another developer.

Of course that is still a rumor as nothing has officially been announced concerning the IP, although this announcement certainly fuels the flame even more.

We most likely won’t hear specifics on their project(s), but if anything does get announced we will be sure to keep you all posted.

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Hood Outlaws & Legends Update 1.06 Patch Notes for June 30 (Update 1.6)

by Alex Co

10:01 am in News

Sumo Digital has released the Hood Outlaws & Legends update 1.06 June 30 patch, or what the studio calls update 1.6! (This shows up on PS5 as 1.000.600). This brings character balance changes, and bug fixes.

Hood Outlaws & Legends Update 1.06 Patch Notes for June 30 (Update 1.6):

General fixes

Melee targeting improvements, melee attacks without Lock-On are now easier to hit, target prioritization is improved (especially for sprinting attacks and Tooke’s heavy attack)
Melee attacks on crouched enemies should now hit more consistently.
Tree branches and leaves collisions on Outpost fixed so they don’t block arrows/bolts
A new option called “Assassination Camera” allows players to disable the takedown mini-cutscenes
Temporary community events and rewards are now displayed in the game

Character balance changes

Marianne

Aiming now requires stamina and halts stamina regeneration.
Roving Rogue reworked: Previously with the perk Marianne would pick up 2 bolts from a single bolt in the environment, with her bolts having a 25% chance to break on impact. Now with the perk Marianne picks up 1 bolt from a single bolt in the environment, but her bolts no longer break on impact
Increased the delay between the moment Marianne aims and is able to fire, effectively removing Quick Shots.
Smoke Bomb now affects AI in a smaller radius.

John

Surging Smash no longer kills Tooke in a single hit.
Surging Smash no longer removes Stamina for performing Light Attacks while sprinting.
John is now able to use Wrath to cancel assassination attempts on his life.
John is now unable to be assassinated when under the effects of Wrath. He still remains vulnerable to the Sheriff.
John’s sprint attack is now less generous in terms of hit detection

Tooke

Heavy Attack no longer collides with friendly characters
Healing Gas no longer affects AI negatively.
Poison Gas now affects AI in a smaller radius.
Poison Gas no longer hides the player from the Sheriff; other guards are still affected.

Robin

Aiming now requires stamina and halts stamina regeneration.
The flashbang’s inflicted stamina penalty increased
The flashbang is now more effective, removing UI elements such as the minimap for characters that are affected
The flashbang removes lock on, and prevents affected character from locking on for the effect’s duration

Smoke Bomb Changes

A person inside a Smoke Bomb’s effect :

Is unable to see UI overheads for clients outside the smoke (Health / Tag Icons)
Is no longer tagged by clients outside the smoke
Is no longer displayed on the enemy’s minimap/map A person outside a Smoke Bomb’s effect : – Is unable to see overheads for clients that are inside the smoke (Health / Tag Icons)
Is unable to tag and see tags for clients inside the smoke – Is unable to see enemies inside the smoke on the minimap/map
Locking on targets that are inside a Smoke Bomb’s effect now requires the client to be much closer to be able to do so.

When two (or more) clients are inside the smoke and sufficiently close from each other, they will be able to see each other’s UI overheads (health bar / tag icons)

BUG FIXES

Fixed a rare PC crash after Alt-Tab while in Full Screen mode
Fixed a rare PS4 crash when launching a heist on the Coastal map
Fixed a rare PS4 crash when trying to find a match in Training mode
Fixed a rare PS4 crash when joining a squad 20+ times
Fixed other rare crashes
Various localization fixes
Various UI fixes
Fixed network error [EN-800] on PS4/PS5
Fixed a bug when muting another player from the map could cause one player to stop their movement while the map is open
Fixed a bug with players get stuck on the map UI after muting another player
Fixed an invitation bug when players remained in their HUB after being invited
Fixed Flash bombs resetting Robin/Marianne arrow/bolt charge

In addition to that, Sumo Digital has also talked about the game’s first-ever double XP weekend, and what’s coming later this month (PvE)!

Looking further afield, we have of course the PvE mode to look forward to in July (you can learn more in our Dev Vlog #3), and an exciting rework of the winch mechanic, which we will talk about later. We will continue paying close attention to to the following topics:

Character balance (their attacks, evading, abilities, perks…)

AI combat improvements (targeting, prioritization…)

Quality of life improvements (accessibility, UI)

If you haven’t picked the game up yet, go read our review of it right here.

Source: Focus-Home forums

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Wreckfest Update 2.11 Patch Notes for June 30; Adds Crossplay, Save Data & More

by Alex Co

9:52 am in News

Bugbear Entertainment has released the Wreckfest update 2.11 June 30 patch (PS5 1.011), and it’s to add crossplay and save data transfer from last-gen to current-gen (PS4 to PS5)! This also adds better graphics to the PC version, and also includes gameplay tweaks and bug fixes.

Wreckfest Update 2.11 Patch Notes for June 30 (PS5 1.011):

HIGHLIGHTS

PC: Enhanced Lighting and Visual Effects
PS4/PS5: Crossplay and Save Data Transfer
XSX: 60 fps on both Series X and S
Numerous improvements and fixes

PS4/PS5 CROSSPLAY AND SAVE DATA TRANSFER ON PLAYSTATION®5

We have very welcome news for the owners of PS5 consoles who would like to play with their old crew still on PS4: Wreckfest now supports crossplay multiplayer between PS4 and PS5! We have strived to make finding lobbies as streamlined as possible, so if you’re on PS5 you can create either 16 player or 24 player lobbies and the only difference apart from the player count is that also the PS4 players can join the 16 player lobbies too. Of course as a PS5 owner you can also join the official or user hosted PS4 lobbies, should you so wish.

In other good news, it is now possible for you to migrate PS4 save data to PS5. The workflow to perform the operation is as follows:

1. Connect a USB storage device to your PS4 and go to Settings > Application Saved Data Management > Saved Data in System Storage > Copy to USB Storage Device. Select the save file you’d like to copy, and transfer it to the USB drive.
2. Unplug the USB from the PS4 and plug it into the PS5. Go to Settings > Saved Data and Game/App Settings, then select Saved Data (PS4) > USB Drive. You’ll then be presented with the option to Copy to Console Storage.
3. Launch Wreckfest on PS5, and you will be presented with a dialog to migrate your PS4 save data. You can also do it at any time later in the Settings menu.

60 FPS ON XBOX SERIES X|S

If you’re a lucky owner of Xbox Series X|S, we have thrilling news for you: Wreckfest now runs at sweet 60 fps on both Series X (@ 4K) and Series S (@ 1080p). In addition to that, we’ve now improved the way the Upgrade DLC and Bonus Car are handled so both should be now downloaded and installed automatically once the Upgrade DLC is purchased. Furthermore, we’ve also improved the stability of the title so if you’ve been waiting on the sidelines for improvements now it’s a better time than ever to get back on the track and start wrecking!

As always, we’re also actively working on improving the gameplay experience based on the feedback so this this release contains numerous other improvements and additions as well. For example, the frustrating launch delay on PS5 is now gone and loaner vehicles work properly on PC whenever a host restriction is in place (please note that you do need an actual host in the lobby), but we invite you to check out the complete summary of items fixed or improved below.

ENHANCED LIGHTING AND VISUAL EFFECTS ON PC

The PC players now get to enjoy the definite Wreckfest experience with visual enhancements such as next generation bloom and screen-space sun shafts, parallax occlusion mapped skidmark decals, improved ambient lighting with spherical harmonic probes and more detailed shadows, not to mention dynamic dirt on vehicles and higher density foliage. We’re confident to say that wrecking has never looked so great but in case you’re sporting a more low-end rig, no need to sweat since you can tweak the quality of the more taxing enhancements or disable them completely in the game’s Settings menu. While at it, we’ve also updated the networking code and squashed related bugs. Hurray!

Please note that since this update marks a major upgrade on PC introducing some file system related changes, it’s possible that updating the game might not work without hitches. In case you receive the dreaded “data mismatch” error after updating, please verify the integrity of the game’s files by navigating to the game’s library page, selecting first Manage > Properties, then the Local files tab and finally clicking the Verify integrity of game files… button.

RELEASE NOTES

Game version

PC: 1.278436
XB1/XSX: 2.0.1.1
PS4: 2.11
PS5: 1.011

TOURNAMENT

The second Wrecking Madness seasonal event starting on 6th of July features multiplier coins that will multiply your score for a while once collected.
The Dirtshot bundle is now correctly received the first time purchasing it.

SYSTEM

(PS4/PS5) Implemented crossplay functionality between PS4 and PS5 on 16 player lobbies.
(PS5) It is now possible to migrate existing PS4 save data to PS5. Please read below for more details.
(XSX) The download of the Upgrade DLC now starts automatically.
(XSX) The free Bonus Car now appears correctly in the garage.
(XSX) Improved performance on both Series X and S.
(PC) Implemented enhanced lighting and effects.
(PC) Launcher now offers a choice of graphical presets that matches those in-game.
(PC) More robust save data handling.
Improved memory handling.

MULTIPLAYER

(PC) Updated Steam Networking API to the latest version and improved networking error resiliency.
Corresponding loaner vehicles are now eligible whenever there’s a non-loaner vehicle restriction in place.

USER INTERFACE

In Paint Shop, pressing (A) now confirms the selection and changes to the next tab.

GAMEPLAY

(PS4/XSX) First gear is now correctly engaged while on the start grid, eliminating launch delay.
The front wheels no longer detach as easily when using the Extreme damage mode.
Exhaust now deforms along with the rest of the vehicle body when using Extreme damage mode.
Sweeper can be now tuned in the tournament mode even when not owning the DLC.
Step Van gearing tuning options are now in correct order for real.
Bumper Car (TL) no longer appears in the garage.
Improved Speedbird GT competitiveness.
Fixed Speedbird GT license plate normal map.
Removed plate from the Speedbird GT right side door.
Only base Speedbird GT roll cage now has a window net.
(PC/PS4) All Speedbird GT paint styles and liveries are now displayed correctly.
(PC/PS4) On Wrecking Playground, the free camera is now allowed to go higher.

AUDIO

General: Updated Wwise SDK to version 2019.2.9.
(PC) Modding Package: Update project to Wwise SDK version 2019.2.9.
(PC) Modding Package: Update audio mix bus layout to match the in-game Wwise configuration.
(PC) Modding Package: Add new example objects and assets for basic engine loops. Enable in-game ‘Example Car’ (under mods) to edit and mod your own!
(PC) Modding Package: Add new example objects for simple vehicle RPM-based synthesized sounds.
(PC) Modding Package: Update documentation for a new tutorial flow, improved readability and additional content.
(PC, PS4, XB1) Mixdown: Adjusted audio mixing chain to use Wwise Mastering plugin introduced with SDK version 2019.2.
(PC) Mixdown: Re-calibrated output levels so that in-game audio settings of “all 80%” results in average loudness of about -16 LKFS.
(PS4, XB1) Mixdown: Re-calibrated output levels so that in-game audio settings of “all 80%” results in average loudness of about -23 LKFS.
In-game: Increased AI vehicle volume in free & trackside camera views.
In-game: Added more dynamic variety to vehicle contact sounds.
In-game: Fixed a bug where AI vehicle wheel hub collisions would trigger player collision sounds.
In-game: Fixed an issue where vehicle wheel landing sfx would play on chassis contact.
In-game: Fixed an issue where car window crack and break sounds would play even if windows were not damaged in a collision.
In-game: Fixed virtual voice leaks with some exhaust backfire sound effects.
In-game: Fixed incorrect 3D positioning of some player damage sounds.
In-game: Fixed issue where time penalty notification sound would sometimes play in post-race screens.
In-game: Implemented a generic acoustics simulation (non-vehicle model specific) of stripped-down vehicle interior in cockpit camera view.
In-game: Fixed Ambisonics channel order configuration issue with source sound assets for wind ambience.
Vehicle Damage: Implemented camera angle based automation of loudness and tone for damage sfx of each subsystem (brakes, engine etc.). F.ex. damage sound of engine pistons will appear more sharp and pronounced on hood/bumper cam etc. etc.
Wrecker: Fixed audio sync issue with single and grouped Bumper machines.
Wrecker: Machine mixdown balancing tweaks.
Race: Added faint wind and distant traffic noise ambiences. Configure in-game music volume to 0% to play these sounds.

Now that’s one meaty update! Head on to our Wreckfest game hub to see the other news for the game.

Source: Bugbear forums

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EA FIFA 21 Update 1.24 Patch Notes for June 30 #17

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EA has released the EA FIFA 21 update 1.24 June 30 patch, or what’s also known as update #17! This brings a host of fixes to Ultimate Team, audio and video and more. Head on for the official patch notes below.

EA FIFA 21 Update 1.24 Patch Notes for June 30 #17:

The latest Title Update is now available for the PC (Origin/Steam) and Stadia versions of FIFA 21, and include the changes below. This Title Update will soon be available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S versions of FIFA 21.

FIFA Ultimate Team

Made the following change:

Added new UI elements that display on Preview Packs in order to improve their visibility in the Store.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following change:

Updated some balls, boots, kits, badges, tifos, stadium flags, and 2D portraits.

Addressed the following issue:

Some crowd characters did not always display correctly.

Pro Clubs:

Addressed the following issue:

Some placeholder text was unintentionally displayed on a pop up message.

Don’t forget to bookmark our FIFA 21 page to know when a new update is live.

Source: EA forums

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Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Update 1.002 June 30 Released (Update)

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Insomniac Games has released the Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart update 1.002 patch today, which is an unannounced title update, so don’t expect any new content. Head on below for more details.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Update 1.002 June 30 Patch Notes:

Update: Insomniac has released the official patch notes, and there are new features!

New Features

Added new stickers
Added the ability to disable the Phantom Dash VFX
Added the ability to disable the Phantom Dash VFX in Photo Mode
Added the ability to toggle armor on or off while in Photo Mode
Added color backgrounds to Photo Mode
Added 120 Hz Display Mode, which reduces input latency when using a compatible display. In this mode, the frame rate target for the Fidelity graphics mode increases to 40 frames per second
Added “Skip Cutscenes” as bindable option for the D-pad
Added the option to disable the level up message and slowdown

General Fixes & Polish

Addressed an issue where a Glitch challenge could be played twice resulting in players being unable to complete one later
Addressed an issue where white cubes could appear in the opening cinematic
Addressed an issue where POIs could disappear.
Addressed an issue where characters could appear blurry in Photo Mode when the camera is very close.
Addressed an issue where the game could freeze during the grind rail tutorial.
Addressed an issue where killing Grunthors with Trudi would not count towards the Extinction Event Trophy
Addressed an issue where some Grunthors would not count towards the Extinction Event Trophy
Addressed an issue where the weapon wheel UI could become stuck on the screen
Addressed an issue where deployable weapons would stop attack pixelized enemies.
Addressed an issue where the RYNO would appear to not damage enemies.
Addressed an issue where the Weapon Vendor text was illegible in Retro Mode.
Addressed an issue where the camera could become stuck on Blizar
Addressed an issue where multiple environmental objects would not load on Cordelion
Addressed an issue where the player could become stuck after completing the Clank puzzle on Sargasso
Addressed an issue where some Zurpstones would not longer appear on the map if the player leaves the planet.
Addressed an issue where Rivet would fall forever after respawning on Blizon
Addressed an issue where Clank lines would play incorrectly while at Zurkies
Addressed an issue where Goons could T-pose while dying
Addressed an issue where a section of rail would not spawn after respawning on Blizar
Addressed an issue where the game would appear very dark if Photo Mode was activated very quickly
Addressed an issue where some jumps would not be possible if the Glide Toggle was enabled
Addressed an issue where the player could fall endlessly during the Nefarious fight
Addressed an issue where changing the Graphics Mode setting while starting a Challenge Mode game would start a normal game instead
Addressed an issue where glove weapons would appear incorrectly in Photo Mode
Addressed an issue where certain Photo Mode filters could remove anti-aliasing in the main game
Improved stability
Various additional fixes and improvements

Insomniac Games has not released any official changelog for the game just yet, and we suspect that’ll happen later on in the day. However, just as a reminder, here are the two patch notes for the game:

Version 1.001.004 Release Notes

General Fixes & Polish

Improved general game stability

Version 1.001.003 Release Notes

General Fixes & Polish

Improved general game stability

Prevented players from getting stuck if a weapon video does not play

Addressed an issue where the player could become stuck during the Phantom chase

Addressed an issue where Rivet could spawn without the hammer

Addressed an issue where Rivet could become stuck after collecting Zurpstones in Challenge Mode

Various additional fixes

Disabled automatic 120 Hz display output in Performance modes

Prior to this update, if “Enable 120 Hz Output” was set in the system settings, using the Performance RT or Performance mode would auto-detect a 120 Hz-capable display and use a 120 Hz output mode. While this did not change the game’s frame rate, it did reduce input latency by ~8 ms. However, entering this mode introduced visual compatibility issues with some displays that we didn’t feel comfortable imposing automatically on players. We’re exploring ways to re-introduce this input latency reduction feature in a future update.

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Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.005 June 29 Released

by James Lara

June 29, 2021 9:41 pm in News

Arc System Works has released the Guilty Gear Strive update 1.005 June 29 patch! For last-gen (PS4), this should show up as Strive update 1.05. Head on below for the known list of changes.

Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.005 Patch Notes | Guilty Gear Strive Update 1.05 Patch Notes

An update to Version 1.05 has been released for the PlayStation®4/PlayStation®5/Steam versions of Guilty Gear -Strive- with additional content and fixes for issues confirmed in Version 1.03. It weighs roughly 1GB.

Contents
Title Screen
・The opening movie will now play after remaining idle on the title screen for a set amount of time.

Voice
・Added Korean voice-over. The voices can be changed by selecting “Settings” from the main menu.

Story Mode
・Fixed graphical issues.
Please note that due to this fix, in-progress save data from before the update will no longer be able to be played back.
We apologize for the inconvenience.

Network Mode
・Fixed several errors that occured during general online matches.
-Fixed an error in which the ＊ symbol would sometimes be included in the Search ID for Player Matches.
-Fixed an error in which the player’s position at the Duel Station would be changed when matchmaking is canceled directly before matching.
-Fixed an error in which the Wanted Poster displayed would differ from the actual match occurring when a match is initiated simultaneously at the same seat in Player Match mode.
-Fixed a display error that would occur when a match is found while at the character select screen when the player is searching for a match while in Training Mode.
-Fixed an error that made the game unresponsive for a prolonged time occasionally after switching the player’s status from waiting for a match to spectating right as the previous match ended.
-Fixed an error in which the game occasionally failed to enter Training Mode while searching for a match after the player cancels their status of waiting for a match after one ends in Player Match mode.
-Fixed an error in which the rotation rules would not be properly followed if there was a long difference in time between the players returning to the room after a match finished in Player Match mode.
-Fixed an error in which it was impossible to follow your opponent from the result screen after a match.
-Fixed an error in which the icon for Best Bout would be displayed even when it should not function at the result screen after a match.
-Fixed other small issues.

Gallery Mode
・Added additional movies to Gallery Mode.
The additional contents can be added to the Gallery by obtaining them while fishing.

Others
・Fixed an issue in which the game would crash after scrolling down the Replay Theater and Follow List for a long time.
・Fixed several errors related to key config for the keyboard. (Steam version only)
・Fixed an error in which more device icons would be displayed than the actual number of devices connected at the character select screen only on the initial startup of the game. (Steam version only)

If you haven’t picked the game up yet, check out our review where we state, “The heart of the Guilty Gear franchise beats strongly in Strive, showing in it’s insanely fun gameplay, and lavishing visuals that puts this as one of the most well crafted fighters to date.”

Source: Guilty Gear

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AC Valhalla Update 3.21 June 29 Sneaks Out

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5:53 pm in News

Ubisoft has sneakily released the AC Valhalla update 3.21 June 29 patch today, and it’s out on all platforms! This is also tagged as the Assassin’s Creed Valhlla update 1.2.2.1, which has been released without much fanfare. It is a small download, so don’t expect much.

AC Valhalla Update 3.21 June 29 Patch Notes:

Ubisoft has not commented on what got added or changed in this patch, but thanks to the community we know some of the new stuff, and what didn’t get fixed.

First off, the known added stuff is the Cougar Mount which is tucked behind the Ullr’s Hunter Pack which is a paid cosmetic! This costs 1500 Helix credits and includes the Gear Set, Weapon, Shield, Mount skin, and Raven skin! Check out what it looks like below.

For a preview of the rest of the items included in the cosmetic bundle, watch it below.

One thing we can confirm that wasn’t fixed is the St. Faith Mystery, which has been confirmed by one reddit member:

Patch 1.2.2.1
by inACValhalla

Sadly, that seems to be it for thsi title update. There are no known bug fixes or new items outside of the new cosmetic bundle.

Don’t fret, though, as Ubisoft has confirmed that more content is coming in Year 2!

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EA Names Xbox Series as Official Console for Battlefield 2042, NVIDIA DLSS and Reflex Support Announced

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EA and DICE today announced that Xbox would be their official console partner for the release of Battlefield 2042, which isn’t surprising given the gameplay reveal (and past partnership) happened during the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this month.

In a press release (via WCCFTECH) the company sent out, EA and DICE outlined a list of all their partners that they will be teaming up with for Battlefield 2042. Some of the notable ones include Microsoft, which EA has named the Xbox Series X|S as the official console for Battlefield 2042. While the game is slated to hit other platforms, what this deal means is that marketing will solely be geared towards that platform.

Further, they have also named NVIDIA as their official PC graphic partner, confirming that Battlefield 2042 will indeed support DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex. No mention of ray-tracing from the press release, though we do expect to hear more on that later. Down below you’ll find a full list of their partners.

The Official Battlefield 2042 Console Partner – Xbox: EA and Xbox have partnered to make Xbox Series X|S the official consoles of Battlefield 2042.
The Official Battlefield 2042 PC Graphics Platform Partner – NVIDIA: EA and DICE’s partnership with NVIDIA ensures the ultimate PC experience powered by next-gen GeForce RTX gaming technologies, the AI-powered performance boost of NVIDIA DLSS and NVIDIA Reflex’s low latency mode.”
The Official Battlefield 2042 PC Peripherals Partner – Logitech: EA and Logitech will work together to ensure players have Logitech integration for their gear, including Logitech’s LIGHTSYNC technology for peripherals and in-game audio presets with optimized EQ for Logitech headsets.
The Official Battlefield 2042 Off-Road Vehicle Partner – Polaris: EA and Polaris have partnered to bring players the opportunity to operate authentic Polaris vehicles in Battlefield 2042, starting with the Polaris Sportsman ATV.
The Official Battlefield 2042 Gaming Storage Partner – WD_BLACK: EA and Western Digital’s WD_BLACK brand are committed to ensuring Battlefield 2042 gamers have the best possible gaming experience for its vast new world of immersive and realistic maps, and dynamic game play.

Battlefield 2042 will be launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PC this October. A public Battlefield 2042 beta is planned sometimes before release, with closed testing starting in July.

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Xbox Games With Gold Free Games July 2021 Selection Revealed

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3:23 pm in News

July is just around the corner and you know what that means? A whole new slate of “free” games for Xbox Live Gold account holders! Here is your list of Xbox Games With Gold free games July 2021 selections!

Xbox Games With Gold Free Games July 2021 Titles

Planet Alpha ($19.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 31

Survive a strange planet filled with danger and mystery. Marooned and alone, venture across the beautiful foreign land and unlock its many hidden secrets. With relentless enemies pursuing you, harness the power of night and day in your fight to stay alive in this alien world.

Rock of Ages 3: Make & Break ($29.99 ERP): Available July 16 to August 15

Jump into a sprawling, gut-busting story featuring bizarre and absurd takes on legendary characters. Design, build, and share your custom levels with friends in this Monty Python-esque tower defense and arcade game.

Conker: Live & Reloaded ($9.99 ERP): Available July 1 to 15Back with a hangover and a heavy dose of attitude, play gaming’s notorious squirrel, Conker, through a raunchy world full of twisted characters, innuendos, and outrageous movie parodies.

Midway Arcade Origins ($19.99 ERP): Available July 16 to 31With more than 30 timeless entries from the golden age of arcade gaming, relive your childhood or discover classic games for the first time, such as Defender, Gauntlet, Rampart, and more. No quarters needed to play!

For those who have Game pass subscription these games will also be coming to you in July.

Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts (Cloud) – 1st
Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling (Cloud, Console, PC) – 1st
Gang Beasts (Cloud, Console, and PC) – 1st
Immortal Realms: Vampire Wars (Cloud, Console, PC) – 1st
Limbo (Cloud, Console, PC) – 1st
Space Jam: A New Legacy (Cloud, Console, PC – Ultimate Perk) – 1st
A Plague Tale Innocence (Xbox Series X/S) – 6th
Cris Tales (Console) – 19th
Microsoft Flight Simulator (Xbox Series X/S) – 27th
The Ascent (Console, PC) – 29th

Source: Xbox Wire

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Control Is Getting a Multiplayer Spin-Off Codenamed Project Condor

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2:40 pm in News

Remedy Entertainment today announced that are extending their partnership with 505 Games, to help co-publish and develop Condor, a multiplayer spin-off to Control.

The news comes from an official press release, with both Remedy Entertainment, and 505 Games confirming that they will once again be working together on a new title. Surprisingly, the new game is being dubbed as “Condor,” and is said to be a four-player cooperative PvE spin-off to Remedy’s 2019 Control.

“We are excited to continue and further expand our collaboration with Remedy. With over 2 million copies sold and revenue exceeding EUR 70 million, Control is an extremely successful game,” say Rami and Raffi Galante, co-CEOs of Digital Bros Group. “As a multiplayer game, Condor has the potential to engage the gaming community in the long run, contributing to 505 Games’ product revenue stream longer than traditional games.”

Condor will be developed using Remedy’s proprietary Northlight engine and tools, and will release on PC as well as the PS5, and Xbox Series consoles. No details on whether or not a last-gen port is being planned, though from the press release that does seem unlikely.

The game is being developed with an initial budget of 25 million EUR, which both Remedy and 505 Games will split, including future revenue.

Related Reading: Control Review: Let’s Get Weird

All exciting, and while fans of Control may be disappointed, there is some good news here as there are plans to expand this out to a more bigger-budget Control-game.

“We have successfully collaborated with 505 Games for over four years and have both become stronger in our respective fields. We are happy to extend and deepen our partnership. This new agreement supports Remedy’s aims to expand our games into long-term franchises, create benchmark-setting games, strengthen our commercial capabilities and collaborate with great partners with whom we can succeed together,” says Tero Virtala, CEO of Remedy Entertainment.

No further details were provided, nor a screenshot or trailer to showcase Condor. It’s likely in it’s early stages of development.

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Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales Update 1.010 Swings Out (Update)

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2:39 pm in News

Insomniac Games has released the Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales update 1.010 (PS5 version will show this as 1.010.000) June 29 patch! This is a small download clocking in at just 250MB, and seems to be only live on the PS5 version of the game.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales Update 1.010 Patch Notes:

Update: Late to the party, but Insomniac Games has released the official changelog:

General Fixes & Polish

Global stability fixes and performance improvements
Improvements to ray-traced reflection quality in the Performance RT graphics mode
Fix for an issue with motion blur on certain pedestrians

Insomniac Games has not released any details regarding today’s patch, but given the size, chances are this is for minor bug fixes and stability fixes. Once the studio releases an official changelog, we’ll update the post.

In case you didn’t know, the latest update which was also released on PS4 (1.09) brought in new costumes and fixes, which we’ve listed below.

New Features

Added ZivaRT support to the Classic, Great Responsibility, Winter, Uptown Pride and Advanced Tech Suits on PS5
Added the Advanced Tech Suit
Added the Advanced Tech Suit sticker to Photo Mode

General Fixes & Polish

Improved stability
Addressed an issue where the player could fall through the map during Mission Replay
Addressed an issue where the player model would not fully render
Addressed a lighting issue in Central Park
Addressed an issue where Roxxon bases would appear excessively dark

If you spot any gameplay-related changes, let us know what you find down in the comments below.

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