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The Division Heartland Gameplay Leaks From Closed Alpha Test

  by   Alex Co  
May 15, 2021 2:38 pm in News

In case you didn’t know, Ubisoft announced a new The Division spin-off going the free-to-play route with The Division Heartland. While there’s no release date set for it just yet, loads of The Division Heartland gameplay has made its way out via the closed alpha test!

There are multiple videos featuring gameplay, as well as one where Lead Game Designer Taylor Epperly explains the game itself.

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Here’s one featuring more than 20 minutes of The Division Heartland gameplay!

20 min gameplay from Zurvivor on Vimeo.

https://twitter.com/SkyLeax/status/1393581622998470657?s=19

Here’s the official description of what Heartland is from the press release sent last week:

Ubisoft unveiled Tom Clancy’s The Division®Heartland, a brand-new free-to-play game set in the universe of The Division. Development is being led by Red Storm Entertainment, a studio with close ties to the Tom Clancy licenses, who have also worked on The Division and The Division 2.  The Division Heartland will be a stand-alone experience available on PC, console and cloud platforms in 2021-22. Ubisoft also announced plans to take The Division franchise to mobile, bringing the universe to an even wider audience. More details on this project will come at a later date.

Yep. It looks like a The Divison game, alright!

Once we know more details regarding this free-to-play game, we’ll let our readers know.

Thanks, Reddit!

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Hades PS4 Version Rated in Korea

  by   Alex Co  
10:21 am in News

Supergiant Games’ excellent rogue-like game, Hades, seems to be headed to the PS4! While no official announcement was made, the game has been rated in Korea, which suggests the Hades PS4 version is on the way.

The filing can be seen here (via ResetEra), which honestly shouldn’t really surprise anyone.

Hades was first released on PC last year after initially being available as an Early Access title.

Not familiar with Hades? Here’s an overview straight from the game’s Steam page:

BATTLE OUT OF HELL

As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.

UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS

The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.

BEFRIEND GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS

A fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what’s really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family.

BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITY

New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

Permanent upgrades mean you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test.

SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE

The rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that’s been core to Supergiant’s games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.

Once an official announcement has been made, we’ll let our readers know. It shouldn’t be long now.
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MLB The Show 21 Update 1.08 May 15 Rolled Out for Fourth Update This Week

  by   Alex Co  
7:27 am in News

SIE San Diego Studio has once again released a new patch for MLB The Show 21! For those keeping score, this is the fourth patch in seven days for the baseball sim. The MLB The Show 21 update 1.08 patch is out now for current and next-gen (PS5 01.008.00), and as one might expect, contains more fixes.

MLB The Show 21 Update 1.08 May 15 Patch Notes:

Here’s the official message from the studio:

We have a small update and server restart at 4 AM PT on 5/15/21.

This update will fix the graphical oddities in Humphrey Metrodome.

Please complete all games prior to that time. Thank you.

For those curious, we’ve also included the fixes from update 1.07, and 1.06 below, too.

This is a small update that fixes a bug that would cause classic stands in created stadiums to disappear, leaving the fans floating in midair.

This is a small update that fixes a few issues causing missing skin textures, clipping helmets, and a crash in Road to the Show.

Will we get a new patch in a few days yet again? If we ever do, we’ll make sure to let our readers know. If you find anything gameplay-related in the patch, let us know what you find down in the comments.

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PlayStation Studios Steam Page Goes Live, Lists 41 Games & DLCs

  by   Alex Co  
7:15 am in News

With Sony releasing more and more first-party games on PC, Sony has today launched the PlayStation Studios Steam page! There are about 41 games and DLCs, with some hidden.

The PlayStation Studios Steam page has the following description on its “About” portion:

“PlayStation Studios is home to the development of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s own outstanding and immersive games, including some of the most popular and critically acclaimed titles in entertainment history.”

The featured game on the store is Sony Bend’s Days Gone, which will be out on May 18, while games like Horizon Zero Dawn, Helldivers, Predator: Hunting Grounds and more are showcased, too.

There are also a number of DLC, which is why the number shows as “41 games,” but the reality of it is that this is a combination of both DLC and games available. What’s interesting about this is that only 24 pieces a games and DLC are actually viewable, and while Days Gone may have some extra DLC of some sort to stack that number up, we doubt it’s an extra 17 pieces of content.

Perhaps this is a hint that there are more games to come, or possibly just a listing error? Who knows, but we are pretty confident that Sony plans on releasing more PlayStation exclusives over on PC in the near future.

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Why are Card Games Intrinsically Linked With Premium Currency?

  by   Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp  
7:00 am in News

If you’ve ever played a digital card game like Gwent or Hearthstone, it can’t have escaped you that there’s a definite focus on the game’s premium currency. To some degree, it feels as though these games have been built around purchasing this currency. However, there’s usually always a way to progress that doesn’t require you to spend a penny. These games never swing too hard in one direction, but they feel like they could so easily. In this article, we’re going to explore exactly why these games are so intrinsically linked with the premium currency that keeps them alive.

First, let’s look at what this premium currency usually does. Specifically, in digital card games, premium currency is used to buy packs or resources that are used to build new cards. This ties into the progression systems for games like Hearthstone because new and better cards are required to get better at the game. You have a chance to pick up better cards for free, but you have to put a lot of time into the game. Buying packs and making new cards with the resources you gain from dismantling duplicates gets you on the road to being a top-level player faster.

In Gwent, you’re buying resources to craft new cards. These cards will help you battle against the game’s enemies and other players much better. Here, you’re not so much buying new cards as you are the chance to make them. It’s a different way of getting better at the game that removes the element of chance. Some prefer it, while others enjoy what Hearthstone’s systems offer.

Both of these games allow you to earn cards for free, though. By playing them for long hours, you can pick up the resources required to buy more cards and craft them. In this way, it doesn’t feel like either game focuses on premium currency at all. That’s where they can differ from a lot of other online games with such a currency. However, these games are always built around this premium currency because it’s what keeps them alive.

Take a look at World of Warcraft. You can buy the game’s premium currency, and there are even businesses like WoW Classic TBC Gold that are based around it. The thing is, you’re not forced into buying this currency to enjoy the game and get better. You can do that all by yourself. In digital card games, though, there’s a focus on purchasing this currency because you’re given the idea that it’ll somehow make you better. It’s an interesting concept, but it’s also not entirely true.

You’re only as good in a digital card game as your skill. You can have all the cards in the world, but you won’t beat the game or any other players if you don’t know how to use them. This is where digital card games are so different from other games with premium currency. You can’t buy your way victory. You have to make your way there by learning the game and being better at it.

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EA Sports UFC 4 Update 11.01 May 14 Breaks Out for Online Match Fixes

  by   James Lara  
May 14, 2021 11:10 pm in News

EA Vancouver has released another hefty update to EA Sports UFC 4! The EA Sports UFC 4 update 11.01 for May 14 seems to be a rather small one related to online issues. 

EA Sports UFC 4 Update 11.01 Patch Notes

  • General fixes (via PS4 patch history)

According to EA themselves, this patch, or hotfix is meant to address some online match issues, with users reporting that the clinch stamina glitch has been fixed with this update. 

There may be a few other fixes that the team hasn’t disclosed yet, so we will be on the look out from the community should we see anything else. Please let us know in the comments if you spot any changes yourself!

Oh, and in case you missed the news UFC 4 now has two new fighters! Details on the fighters can be found below.

Dan Ige makes his entrance to the digital octagon this month. Currently, Ige is the 8th ranked Featherweight in the UFC. Ige sports a 4-star overall rating including 4-stars for grappling, striking, and health.

Veteran fighter Viviane Araújo makes her debut sporting a 4-star overall rating. As the 7th ranked Women’s Flyweight, she is lead by 4.5 stars in health and 4 stars for grappling and striking.

If you are interested in reading more, and about the update that accompanied these fighters, be sure to check out the full patch notes for yesterday’s update here. 

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Marvel’s Avengers Spider-Man Release Still Planned This Year by Crystal Dynamics

  by   James Lara  
8:24 pm in News

Despite the roadmap not mentioning a release, it would appear that Spider-Man is still schedule to make his debut in Crystal Dynamics Marvel’s Avengers sometime this year. 

Since the reveal of the Marvel’s Avengers roadmap, many had speculated that the web-swinger was going to miss his release this year in Marvel’s Avengers. With the team focused on delivering fresh new content throughout the year, with it leading up to a Black Panther expansion, it was understandable that many had assumed that, especially after Crystal Dynamics head of studio Scott Amos recent comments around the character.

Well, looks like we have finally been given an answer as Crystal Dynamics confirmed today during their latest developer stream. Taking to the Twitch chat, Crystal Dynamic was asked by users about Spider-Man’s release window. While no specific date was given, the PR rep simply replied with “2021.”

There you have it, Spider-Man is still targeting a 2021 release, although this does go without saying that that could very well change in the future. It is however, still a planned exclusive for PlayStation. 

Marvel’s Avengers is now available for purchase, including on the latest next-gen consoles. For those wondering, the game is set to receive some brand-new DLC next month revolving around Black Widow’s Red Room event. Details on the Red Room event can be found below.

Agent James “Jimmy” Woo has reported a number of anomalies within the HARM Room, each linked to an unknown computer virus. His diagnostic tests have indicated that the hack originated from the same IP address as the Rooskaya Protocols. Along with the virus, encrypted messages have been sent, all addressed to Black Widow from “Rooskaya” herself – Yelena Belova.

Multiple hacked HARM Rooms will be available during this event along with new mission chains. These hacked HARM Rooms are single player only as they require agility and a keen sense of one’s surroundings that may be interrupted by having a team. Each of these will also scale from Power Level 1 to 120.

There are five different hacked HARM Rooms that will test your traversal and evasion abilities so you can truly feel like a master spy. Yelena Belova is playing for keeps and has placed multiple hazards in these rooms like Techno Lava, which instantly kills Heroes – or enemies – upon touch, and Red Lightning, a more potent form of AIM’s blue lightning. Various enemies will also be trying to take you down. We won’t spoil what the layout is in each of these five hacked HARM Rooms. It’ll spoil Yelena’s fun. We’ll be providing tips and tricks from our team on how to complete the Red Room Takeover Event in next week’s Weekly Blog.

Participating in this event and completing mission chains will reward you with an exclusive animated nameplate, a significant amount of XP, and more. XP is important because of the new Champion System.

Champion System

Currently, when Heroes reach the level cap of 50, XP becomes obsolete. With the new Champion System, Heroes who are level 50 can improve their combat abilities even further. Once a Hero reaches level 50, earned XP from that point on is changed to Champion XP, which is specific to each Hero. Earning enough Champion XP will increase your Champion Level, which is marked on your nameplate. Whenever a Hero levels up their Champion Level, they’ll earn a Champion Skill Point, which is used to unlock a multitude of Champion Skills. Champion Skills are on their own separate interface and take the form of boosts to your damage, Perk chance activation, Heroic charge rate, etc. These are permanent increases, so every Champion Skill matters!

Note: You will not be able to re-spec your Champion Skills yet, so please choose how you want to power up your Hero wisely for the time being.

As a complement to the Champion System, we’re also introducing Hero’s Catalysts, which increase the amount of XP you’ll earn. These will occasionally be available for free to retrieve from the Marketplace, and we’re looking at other ways for you to earn them, as well. Hero’s Catalysts are a great way to catch up to friends or to level up any Heroes that haven’t reached level 50 yet.

Player’s will be able to play the Red Room Event starting May 20. 

Are you guys still excited for the release of  Spider-Man in Marvel’s Avengers? Let us know!

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Destiny 2 Iron Banner May 2021 Schedule Announced, Here’s a Look at New Weapons

  by   Alex Co  
6:11 pm in News

With Destiny 2’s Season of the Splicer starting this week, guardians will have more stuff to do next week, as Bungie has announced that Lord Saladin is coming back! The Destiny 2 Iron Banner May 2021 schedule has been announced, and there’s even a little peek at the new weapons coming in as rewards.

Destiny 2 Iron Banner May 2021 Schedule:

IRON BANNER
START: MAY 18 AT 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT HKT
END: MAY 25 AT 10 AM PDT/1 PM EDT/1 AM HKT

Convert to your timezone here.

Some of the changes guardians will see is that the re-enabled Heavy weapon step is now easier to complete, as it only requires three Machine Gun kills to finish!

Here’s a look at what’s coming:

We showed off two new weapons as well as two Year-1 weapons that are getting random rolls for the first time in a previous TWAB. Here is another look in case you missed it!

Bungie also talked a bit about Armor Synthesis:

ARMOR SYNTHESIS 

With players now able to turn their armor into universal ornaments, we’d like to clarify how and why some armor doesn’t appear unlocked in the Armor Customization area.
  • Armor won’t show up if a player is wearing that armor.
  • Some armor sets were purposely combined into one set to reduce players accidentally overspending their tokens for duplicate armor. Examples include:
      • Gambit Prime Armors – Anyone who unlocked a Gambit Prime armor set has access to the Illicit (Basic) Gambit Prime Armor Synthesis universal ornaments.
      • Leviathan Prestige Class Items – The Prestige class items from the Leviathan raid uses the same arrangement as the base version, but uses a different dye to distinguish the two, so we reduced these two items into one item for Armor Synthesis.
      • Red War Parade Armors – The Legendary sets share appearances with the armor from the Red War introductory mission.
      • Green and Blue Solstice Armor – The appearances of these armors are identical without support of the Glows and were reduced to a single set. The green set also matches the wrecked parade armor, so it was reduced further.
      • Purple Solstice Armor – As we announced last week, glows from 2018’s and 2019’s Solstice of Heroes are being worked on and will be implemented later this year for the Legendary armors only.
      • Exotic Armor – Exotic armor cannot take the appearance of alternate armor, nor can Exotic armor be converted into a Universal Ornament and used on Legendary armor.
      • Year 1 Armor Ornaments – These are being worked on and will be implemented later this year.
Once the Iron Banner is back, we’ll be sure to let our readers know the Iron Bounties and more.
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Oddworld Soulstorm Update 1.11 May 14 Crawls Out for a Long List of Fixes

  by   Alex Co  
4:39 pm in News

The Oddworld Soulstorm update 1.11 May 14 patch is live now, and there’s a long list of fixes included in this title update! There are level-specific bug fixes, some regarding Abe, and loads more. Head on for the list below.

Oddworld Soulstorm Update 1.11 May 14 Patch Notes:

Level-specific bug fixes:

  • Fixed potential lock in Slig Barracks on PS4 where Abe could get stuck after being hit by a Slig
  • Fixed issue with Level Stats showing 99% Quarma in Gorge when it should show 100%
  • Added some additional checks for Slamdoor collisions in Slig Barracks
  • Fixed floating/stuck mortar shells in The Blimp
  • Fixed inability to untie a Mudokon in Phat Station
  • Fixed stuck-in-floor Mudokon in Slig Barracks
  • Fixed “TEMP” help trigger on a switch in The Yards
  • Fixed potential soft lock in Eye Of The Storm when using a possessed Slig at the first elevator
  • Fixes to logic clipping in Eye Of The Storm
  • Fixes to Sligs instantly shooting Abe in Sorrow Valley
  • Fixes to The Escape with respect to levers in certain Holding Pens
  • Fixes to certain lootables being unlootable in PhatStation
  • Fixes to Abe being unable to reliably jump from crumbling platforms, especially at the end of Monsaic Lines
  • Fixed potential soft lock in Brewery if a player takes a lift up with a Slig
  • Fixed Abe falling through falling lift in Statue area in Sanctum

Abe-related bug fixes:

  • Fixed potential axis break caused by specific input commands
  • Fixed an issue where Abe could respawn at an angle not parallel to the 2.9D path
  • Fixed issue with Abe using Shrykull when crouched
  • Fixed issues around Flares
  • Fixes to aiming issues when possessing certain Sligs on PS4
  • Improvements to Abe’s double jump to hoist
  • Fixes to Abe’s GameSpeak spheres in Slig Barracks
  • Fixes to Shrykull’s upper zap visual limit
  • Fixes to binoculars getting stuck in third person
  • Abe’s cargo lift button press animation improved
  • Fixed Abe’s inability to roll under a half-closed Slamdoor after respawning

AI/NPC bug fixes:

  • Fixed issue where Sniper Sligs wouldn’t stop shooting Abe when Abe is hidden
  • Fixed Sligs being unable to unbind after being shot by another Slig
  • Fixed Mudokon reactions to fire when chanting and working
  • Various fixes and improvements to Slig AI
  • Fixed Mudokon hats popping off after a Continue Game
  • Fixes to Mudokons clipping through Slamdoors
  • Sleeches now react and flee from fire and Brewnade light
  • Fixes to Sligs being able to shoot through walls in certain situations
  • Sligs no longer react to fire on the other side of a closed Slamdoor
  • Sligs no longer stay in an idle state after being woken up
  • Sligs are now pickpocketed where they lay if ragdolled, rather than where they died
  • Sligs no longer dodge all incoming projectiles, making the end of The Yards easier

Other fixes:

  • Fixed issue with the Level Select screen where the direction inputs stop for multiple inputs after dismissing the Network Error message
  • Various audio fixes, including continuous Mudokon chatter during vertical escape levels
  • Added ability to remap CTRL / SHIFT and ALT keys on PC
  • Various out-of-world jump fixes
  • Various UI fixes with regards to Vendos
  • Various fixes to subtitles, button prompts and minor typos
  • Fixed cinematic sync issues when switching applications on PC
  • Fixes to leaderboard connection issues on PC
  • Fixed ability to return to menu during a cutscene, rendering Abe invulnerable

This patch is also out on PC.

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BioWare: Mass Effect Legendary Edition Multiplayer Depends on Game Reception & Demand

  by   Alex Co  
4:20 pm in News

With Mass Effect Legendary Edition storming out into gaming platforms this week, BioWare has thrust Commander Shepard’s entire journey into new players’ hands. However, there is one thing missing though, and that’s multiplayer, as there is no Mass Effect Legendary Edition multiplayer included in the trilogy, even if Mass Effect 3 incorporated it.

Given the state of games nowadays, that can be remedied by an expansion/patch down the line. The question here is: will BioWare deliver on it? Speaking to CNET, BioWare Project Director Mac Walters was asked exactly this, and while he didn’t say yes, he didn’t say no, either. It all depends on whether the reception to Mass Effect Legendary Edition is warm enough, and if fans are asking for it.

Is there any possibility of the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer mode (which isn’t in the Legendary Edition) coming back in some form? I got super into it back then because you could try all the different abilities and just zip around as an Asari or one of the other races.

Walters: I would never say no to that — we want to see what kind of reception the Legendary Edition gets and what the demand for the multiplayer is. And then we’ll ask ourselves if we have the resources and time to bring it up to the quality level we and fans want.

Well, that’s the best we can hope for, right? As someone who loved Mass Effect 3’s horde-mode style multiplayer, I really, really hope Mass Effect 3’s multiplayer makes its way back. Can you imagine that having crossplay? More classes, new levels and so on? It would rock even Cmdr. Shepard’s socks off.

Stay tuned to our review of the Legendary Edition hitting the site soon!

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Biomutant Gameplay Trailers for PC, PS4, and Xbox One Systems Released

  by   Tim Villasor  
3:51 pm in News

Prepare to embark in an open world adventure game filled with mutants, tribes, and mechanical enhancements and skills, as THQ Nordic has released new Biomutant gameplay trailers for PC, PS4, and Xbox One systems — promoting the action to come and how the game will look in each of these systems!

Here’s the gameplay video for the PC.

Here’s the gameplay trailer for the base PS4 and Xbox One systems.

Finally, here’s how the game will look when running on a PS4 Pro and Xbox One X

If you’re new to Biomutant, here’s a summary of what it’s about from its official game pages.

BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.

A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided. Explore a world in turmoil and define its fate – will you be its saviour or lead it to an even darker destiny?

Biomutant celebrated May the 4th last week with a May The Furrth Star Wars style trailer, which you can check out here.

Biomutant will be out for PC, PS4, and Xbox One on May 25.

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Black Ops Cold War Upcoming Zombies Update for Season 4 Revealed

  by   Tim Villasor  
2:34 pm in News

Get ready to fight hordes of the undead in the next Call of Duty spin-off update, as Black Ops Cold War’s upcoming zombies update for Season 4 has been revealed, and we got the details for it right here.

With the Outbreak mode being popular in Season 2 of the game, Season 3 aims to continue the experience by adding more content and bringing plenty of reasons to shoot some ghouls sky high. Here’s the details on that and the new features via press release.

New Content:

  • Outbreak
    • New Main Quest
    • Orda Encounter World Event
    • Fishing (!!)
    • New Intel Documents, Audio Logs, Radio Transmissions, and Artifacts to discover
  • Round-Based Maps
    • “Cranked 2: No Time to Crank” limited-time mode in “Firebase Z” and “Die Maschine”
  • Dead Ops Arcade 3
    • New Silverback Slideways bonus map
  • Onslaught (PlayStation®)**
    • Onslaught Standoff map + new Intel
    • “Lotto Loadouts” limited-time mode
    • New challenge with exclusive Weapon Blueprint reward

New Features & Gameplay Improvements:

  • New weapons added to the Mystery Box and Trial rewards in round-based maps and Outbreak:

    • Groza assault rifle
    • MAC-10 SMG
    • Streetsweeper shotgun
    • FARA 83 assault rifle
    • LC10 SMG
    • R1 Shadowhunter crossbow
    • ZRG 20mm sniper rifle
    • Sledgehammer melee weapon
    • Wakizashi melee weapon
    • Machete melee weapon
    • E-Tool melee weapon

  • Custom Mod support: Bring custom Blueprints into Zombies via the “Apply Blueprint” feature! Create multiple configurations for every weapon in the game and apply your Custom Mods to all weapons found in a game session.

  • New Outbreak Map features: Free cursor support and the ability to Ping the overhead map

  • Zombies-specific weapon tuning to increase the overall power of the Black Ops Cold War arsenal

  • New Weapon Unlock Challenges: Baseball Bat and AMP63 machine pistol (in-season)

  • Rebalancing zombie health at high rounds and scaling Self Revive costs to provide a greater challenge and higher stakes for skilled Zombies players

  • Buffing the Pack-a-Punched ZRG 20mm bullet penetration to affect multiple zombies

  • Reduced health for the Demented Echo in Outbreak

  • New gameplay improvements and bug fixes in Dead Ops Arcade 3

In related Call of Duty updates, Rambo and Die Hard’s John McClane are coming to the 80’s Action Hero crossover event for the Call of Duty games, and you can read about that here!

The new Black Ops: Cold War zombies content arrives on May 20!

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Neverwinter Update 9.11 for May 14 Released

  by   Alex Co  
1:47 pm in News

While Cryptic Studios just released a patch for Neverwinter earlier this week, the studio has released the Neverwinter update 9.11 May 14 patch today! Given we just got a hefty patch a few days ago, don’t expect too much from this one.

Neverwinter Update 9.11 Patch Notes:

The studio has not outlined any patch notes for this just yet, but here’s what’s new:

20% off Bags!

Looking for extra inventory space? All bags in the Zen Market are 20% off!

20% off Bags starts Thursday, May 13 at 7:30am PT (16:30 CEST)

20% off Bags ends Monday, May 17 at 7:30am PT (16:30 CEST)

Bags available include:

Improved Bag of Holding (42 slots)
Runic Bag of Holding (36 slots)
Greater Bag of Holding (24 slots)

Aside from the bags, there’s also a new bundle available too!

Same as before, if there are any gameplay-related changes in this patch, we’ll update the post. If you spot any, share what you find down in the comments below.

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BloodRayne and BloodRayne 2 Get Final Enhancements With Ultimate Update

  by   Tim Villasor  
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Fans of the BloodRayne who still play the games on their PCs will want to check back in and revive their long dormant saves, as BloodRayne and BloodRayne 2 get final enhancements with an ultimate update patch that adds new gameplay balances, visuals, fixtures, and more to the games.

Here’s the list of updates the free upgrade brings to BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut.

The Ultimate Update Features:

  • (Steam) Trading Cards, badges, and emoticon support have all been added

  • (GOG) Wallpapers in HD resolutions are available in the game extras folder

  • BloodRayne: Terminal Cut

    • Textures on enemy models restored to their original console version aesthetic
    • Japanese voice-acting and subtitles added
    • Additional rendering improvements to water and other textures
    • Miscellaneous bugs fixed

  • BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut

    • Ephemera boss fight rebalanced

    • Restoration of missing music and audio tracks

    • Improved graphical fidelity for bonus materials

    • Russian language localization improvements

    • Miscellaneous bugs fixed

The developers also released a message about the new improvements they’ve released via press release.

“When we launched the Terminal Cut editions of BloodRayne and BloodRayne 2 in 2020, a new generation of fans were awakened to Rayne’s malevolent and lusty adventures,” said Michael Devine, SVP of Business Development. “We’ve continued to make improvements fans have been asking for, and we are excited to launch what we know are the best versions yet of the original games.”

While BloodRayne gets its time to shine once again with the free update, you can check out more news and updates on other games here on MP1st.

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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week May 14, 2021

  by   Alex Co  
1:05 pm in News

It’s Friday, and for guardians in Destiny 2, it’s another chance to earn new loot in Trials of Osiris! Another exciting week of trails, which means a new batch or rewards! As always, MP1st is here to bring you the Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week May 14, 2021! Curious what we’re getting with Trials of Osiris’ first time in Season of the Splicer? Read on.

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week May 14, 2021:

Don’t forget that we’ll be updating the rewards list as they are known, so make sure to check back on this post from time to time. Once it’s finalized, we’ll post an “update” in the headline and let our readers know it’s final.

Trials of Osiris Map

Endless Vale

RewardsRotation not known yet, please let us know!

  • 3 Wins (Powerful): Shayura’s Wrath (Legendary Submachine Gun)!
  • 5 Wins (Powerful): Eye of Sol! (Legendary Sniper Rifle)
  • 7 Wins (Pinnacle): Chest! (beep boop please report)
  • Flawless (Pinnacle): The Messenger! (Adept)

Bounties

Name Description Cost Requirement Reward
End Game Complete matches and rounds. Wins in the Trials of Osiris grant the most efficient progress. Awards the 3 Win Challenge reward from this week. 1000 Glimmer 100 Progress XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Progress & 5 Trials Token & 1 Trials Engram
Arsenal of Light As a fireteam, defeat opponents using abilities in the Trials of Osiris. 1000 Glimmer 100 Ability XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Progress & 5 Trials Token

Passages

Name Perk Cost
Passage of Mercy Forgives one loss per run. 25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Ferocity With zero losses, your third win grants a bonus win. 25000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wealth Increased tokens from reaching 3, 5, and 7 wins on a ticket. 35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wisdom Grants bonus XP from Trials wins, scaling with the number of wins on a ticket. 35000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Confidence Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest. 50000 Glimmer & 50 Legendary Shards

Thanks, Reddit!

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today May 14, 2021 (And What Xur Is Selling)

  by   Alex Co  
1:04 pm in News

It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares!  If you’re asking what Xur is selling in Destiny 2 this week and where he’s holed up, we’re here to help! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today May 14, 2021 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items for his first trek in Season of the Splicer!

Destiny 2 Xur Location Today May 14, 2021 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

Description:

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

Location:

Watcher’s Grave, Nessus

Exotic Gear:

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Exotic Engram Engram 97 Legendary Shards
The Jade Rabbit Primary Scout Rifle 29 Legendary Shards
Ophidia Spathe Hunter Chest Armor 17 10 7 7 2 20 63 23 Legendary Shards
Mask of the Quiet One Titan Helmet 2 14 18 17 2 11 64 23 Legendary Shards
Skull of Dire Ahamkara Warlock Helmet 14 17 3 8 17 7 66 23 Legendary Shards

Exotic Ciphers:

Name Type Cost
A Question Quest Step

What’s a Xûr?

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

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

When does Xûr visit?

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

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Dying Light 2 Will Have More Open World Events Compared to First Game, Picking Faction Is Mandatory

  by   Alex Co  
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While we haven’t seen new gameplay footage of Dying Light 2 in quite some time, Techland is making sure fans are kept up to date with the game, as another studio Q&A session has been conducted by the studio, where some interesting questions have been answered.

Related Reading: Dying Light 2 Won’t Have Modern Guns or Drivable Vehicles Confirmed

In the video, which you can see below, Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektala, and Associate Producer Julia Szynkaruk fielded questions, with Szynkaruk confirming that more open world events will be in the game, compared to the first Dying Light!

Fan Question: Will there be more open world events such as airdrops from the first game?

Julia Szynkaruk: Yes, there will be a lot more open world events in Dying Light 2. Not only will we have a living world with encounters all over, but also you will be able to explore new locations, such as GRE Quaratines or Dark Places.

In the same Q&A, Smektala confirmed that players will need to side with one faction, so nope, you can’t “lone wolf” the main game.

Fan Question: Will I be able to side with no factions, and be an enemy to all?

Tymon Smektala: You have to understand that our world is extremely brutal, extremely primal; full of threats and conflicts. So, if you have no allies, you basically die very quickly — and we don’t want you to die very quickly, and we also want you to make a decision,  we also want you to make a statement. So a lone wolf option is not available, you wil have to decide if you want to play with those guys or the other ones.

There are two main factions in the Dying Light 2 game world. There are the Peacekeepers (which is the more combat-oriented faction), and there’s the Survivors (which focus mostly on traversal). There’s also the Renegades, which are the main villains of the game, and there are also other smaller factions that are in the game for story purposes, side missions and whatnot.

You can check out the full Q&A below.

Dying Light 2 still has no firm release date, but is targeted to be released sometime this year. Once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.

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Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart Download Size Revealed

  by   James Lara  
10:29 am in News

We are less than one month away from the official launch of Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, and while the official preload won’t be starting until the first week of June, we now know exactly how much space the game will require. Yep, the Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart download size has been revealed!

According to PlayStation Game Sizes, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart download size is 42.183GB. All considering, that isn’t that bad of a download size, though it doesn’t include any updates at the moment.

We were able to verify this size ourselves by checking the pre-order XML links which have gone live for those who pre-order.

This news comes just after Insomniac Games announced that Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart has officially gone gold.

About the game:

Go dimension-hopping with Ratchet and Clank as they take on an evil emperor from another reality. Jump between action-packed worlds, and beyond at mind-blowing speeds – complete with dazzling visuals and an insane arsenal – as the intergalactic adventurers blast onto the PS5™ console.

Outrageous weaponry

  • An evil robotic emperor is intent on conquering cross-dimensional worlds, with Ratchet and Clank’s own dimension next in his sights. You’ll need to dust off the dynamic pair’s outrageous weaponry and stop a dimensional collapse in its tracks.
  • Blast your way home with an arsenal of explosive new weapons, including the Burst Pistol, Topiary Sprinkler and the Shatterbomb. Zip above cityscapes, boost into combat and slip through dimensions with physics-defying new gadge

New faces

  • Unite the double team supreme with a cast of familiar allies and new faces – including an all-new Lombax resistance fighter who is just as determined to take out the robotic scourge.
  • Play as Ratchet and Rivet, a mysterious new female Lombax from another dimension.
  • Discover Clank’s all-new interdimensional mechanics.

PS5 features

  • Stunning visuals: Enhanced lighting and ray tracing make for super sharp visual fidelity. Displayed in crisp, dynamic 4K and HDR*, behold dazzling in-game worlds as you work to save the universe. Enjoy Performance Mode to experience a targeted 60fps frame rate** as you encounter new enemies across multiple dimensions.

  • Fast loading: Planet-hop with abandon – near-instant loading via the PS5 system’s SSD sends you hurtling across the galaxy at hyper-speed.

  • Adaptive triggers: Feel unbridled dimensional energy via the DualSense wireless controller, making combat come alive. Each weapon has unique responses as you mow down foes.

  • Haptic feedback: Sense the impact of in-game rumbles and explosions through the DualSense wireless controller’s haptic feedback.

  • Tempest 3D AudioTech on compatible headphones: Immerse your ears in 3D spatial environments, enabling you to hear everything above, below and surrounding you, all the while using your favorite pair of headphones.  Connect with the sounds of combat and explore in wonder as worlds come to life, enveloping you with high fidelity sound.

Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart will be launching on June 11, exclusively for the PlayStation 5.

 

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A League of Legends Netflix Series is Planned for Fall 2021

  by   Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp  
10:00 am in News

The League of Legends spin-off anime series Arcane has been given a release window of fall 2021. While this won’t be the first Netflix video game adaptation, it is the first-ever League of Legends show. Given how popular the game is, the show could do incredibly well. As long as it’s true to the source material.

According to Netflix, Arcane is described as an “event series.” This seems to indicate that it won’t have multiple seasons. Unlike Castlevania. Instead, the series could tie in with big events in League of Legends. This would add to the story being built around each character and how they interact. The series could equally tie in with real-world events such as tournaments, with new characters being revealed, getting an event series, and then being used throughout a season.

https://twitter.com/NetflixGeeked/status/1389218281706254336

What is Arcane?

The blurb for Arcane explains that the setting is “in the utopian region of Piltover and the oppressed underground of Zaun.” The series will go on to cover “the origins of two iconic League champions – and the power that will tear them apart.” Shauna Spenley, a Riot Games Executive, added that this series has been created as a love letter to both players and fans. Particularly those who have been asking for deeper dives into the League of Legends world. She added that Netflix was the clear choice as a partner for creating such a series because the global brand and reputation for quality will see it spread to as many people as possible.

There are hundreds of Legends that the series could follow. If Arcane is meant to be a series of separate events, then it could follow all of them, from Lee Sin to Jinx. There’s no limit on where it could go and explore and the characters it could explore as well.

Netflix has a proven track record when it comes to creating an original series. The Witcher is a great example that is more inspired by The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt and based on the books. However, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness looks incredible, and there are plans for Tomb Raider and Sonic animes as well. Arcane could only be the beginning.

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MLB The Show 21 Update 1.07 May 14 Slides Out (Xbox 1.0.0.44)

  by   Alex Co  
8:16 am in News

Well, it seems SIE San Diego has been quite busy this week, as the MLB The Show 21 update 1.07 May 14 patch is live now, which makes this the third patch released this week! Same as before, head on for the fixes/changes below. For Xbox gamers, this will show up as update 1.0.0.44!

MLB The Show 21 Update 1.07 May 14 Patch Notes:

This is a small update that fixes a bug that would cause classic stands in created stadiums to disappear, leaving the fans floating in midair.

After the update is live, please resave your stadium to correct the issue. Thank you.

For those curious, here are the changes from yesterday’s patch:

Game Update 6 & server restart @ 4 AM PT on 5/13/21 please complete all games prior to that time.
This is a small update that fixes a few issues causing missing skin textures, clipping helmets, and a crash in Road to the Show.

The bigger title update that went out earlier this week has a lot more fixes and changes, which you can read about here.

Source: MLB The Show

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