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Battlefield 5 LEGO Short Film Brings Stop-Motion Block Warfare

  by   Alex Co  
July 13, 2020 11:54 am in News

While we posted fan-created LEGO versions of some of the Battlefield franchise’s most iconic maps a few months ago, how would you like to see a Battlefield 5 LEGO short film that showcases warfare and even sounds pulled from the game?

Reddit user Marc0P0lo has done just that! Check out the tw0-minute short film below that features tanks, infantry warfare, destruction and more! The creatore even adds smoke and muzzle flash effects!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Dq-WkYSFpk&feature=youtu.be

Not bad, right? Too bad this doesn’t feature some of the game’s trademark stuff like using an MMG, going prone in a bush and going to town. Just kidding, Battlefield 5 fans!

This isn’t the only fan-made Battlefield 5 stuff out there, as another gamer has made a series of animated Battlefield 5 short films too.

If you know of any other awesome Battlefield-related short films, trailers or just cool stuff, send us a tip and we’ll credit you for the find.

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Path of Exile Update 1.54 July 13 Brings 3.11.1B Changes

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Grinding Gear Games has released the Path of Exile update 1.54 July 13 patch, or what the studio calls the Path of Exile 3.11.1B title update, and it brings a host of gameplay changes and fixes. Check out the full notes below.

Path of Exile update 1.54 July 13 patch notes:

Harvest Improvements

  • Added currency icons to the Harvest Crafting UI to more clearly display what a given crafting option does at a glance.
  • Added additional colouring to the highlighting on key words in Harvest crafting descriptions.
  • Reduced the amount of time that the ‘Harvest Ready’ notification is displayed to 5 seconds (was 15 seconds).
  • It is no longer possible to Upgrade Essences, Oils or Maps when viewing the Stash through the Harvest Crafting ‘stash view’.
  • Fixed a bug where attempting to upgrade Oils in a Blight Stash Tab would result in the Oils being deleted if you were viewing the Stash through the Harvest Crafting ‘stash view’.
  • Fixed additional bugs that could cause the Avatar of the Grove to fail to transition to another phase of the encounter.
  • Fixed an issue where clicking the Seed Cache negatively impacted performance for the remainder of the area.
  • Fixed a bug preventing the use of The Enmity Divine or upgraded Harbinger Unique items in the “Change a Harbinger Unique or Unique Piece into a random Beachhead Map” Harvest Craft.
  • Fixed a bug where Oshabi would repeatedly say “This way, exile.” each time you entered the Sacred Grove if you had completed or partially completed the Harvest tutorial quest without speaking to her first.
  • Fixed a bug where the incorrect quest text would be displayed after you had activated the Heart of the Grove.
  • Fixed a bug where completing Shaper Guardian Maps with maximum Delirium didn’t count towards the “Complete a Rare Map with maximum Delirium” challenge step.
  • Fixed a bug causing the Sacred Grove portal to spawn in unwalkable locations in The Belly of the Beast Level 1 and The Belly of the Beast areas.

Bloom Improvements

  • Reduced the intensity of Bloom effects for the following assets: The Eradicator skills, Stygian Desecrate Effect, Tornado Shot, Flame Golem skills, Tectonic Slam, Automaton Divine Ire Effect, Phasing effect and Pandemonium Wings.
  • Fixed a bug where using Divine Ire while wearing the Angelic Helmet microtransaction caused bright visual flashes.

General Improvements

  • The Ricochet notable has been renamed and is now called Trick Shot.
  • The fractured versions of Sporeplume now have less life, rather than increased damage taken. The desired result is for there to be no change in difficulty, simply to fix a case where large damage taken modifiers could cause larger than normal amounts of reflected damage to be dealt.
  • Fixed a bug where upgrading a Blight Oil in the Blight Stash Tab was possible while the next highest tier of Oil was already at its maximum stack size (of 5000).
  • Fixed a bug where control + clicking a Map in the Anointing slot of the Blight Stash Tab would cause the map to be deleted if your Blighted Maps section was full.
  • Fixed a bug where enchanting a belt would remove quality that had been added by using Catalysts.
  • Fixed a bug where the “+1 Cooldown Use” stat from the Hasty Reconstruction passive skill didn’t work in instances other than the one in which the stat was gained.
  • Fixed a bug where the Cold Steel unique jewel didn’t convert the Physical Damage from the “x% increased Melee Physical Damage while you have Fortify” passive skills.
  • Fixed a bug where the Alchemist’s Genius buff (granted by the Spiked Concoction cluster jewel notable passive) didn’t apply to various Flask effects, including the Vaal Skill stats from the Soul Catcher unique Quartz Flask.
  • Fixed a bug preventing the use of Bloodstained Fossils on Maps.
  • Fixed a bug where the Chrome Arctic Breath skill used by Chrome-touched Croakers and Chrome-infused Croakers would detonate as soon as it was cast, rather than when colliding with a target.
  • Fixed a bug introduced in 3.11.0 where Rumbling Mass and similar monsters were missing textures.
  • Fixed a bug introduced in 3.11.0 where The Samurai’s Eye divination card lost its background art.
  • Fixed a bug where Pocked Lanternbearers’ and similar monsters’ lanterns did not dim out when they were killed.
  • Fixed a bug where the Demonic Body Armour microtransaction did not align correctly with the Ranger’s hands.

Skill Improvements

  • Reduced the frequency that Raised Zombies play their idle audio.
  • Fixed a bug introduced in 3.11.1 where Awakened Elemental Focus was no longer able to support Wintertide Brand.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Earthquake deals x% increased Damage per 0.1 seconds Duration” enchantments did not apply to Vaal Earthquake.
  • Fixed a bug where the Fist of War Support visuals would appear if you were Frozen while performing a supported attack.
  • Fixed a bug where the “Minions recover X Life when they Block” stat from the Bone Offering skill was not visible on the skill tooltip.
  • Fixed a bug where using Doryani’s Touch after using Lightning Warp could cause the Doryani’s Touch skill to be used at the original location, rather than where you Lightning Warped to.
  • Fixed a bug where Galvanic Arrow could sometimes knock enemies back in the wrong direction.

Crash Fixes

  • Fixed a client crash that could occur when your Sound ‘Channel Count’ setting was set to High but your hardware was unable to support it.
  • Fixed four instance crashes.

The studio also released a patch last week, which you can check out here.

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Ghost Recon Breakpoint Title Update 2.1.0 Release Date Announced, Will Bring AI Teammates & More

  by   Alex Co  
July 12, 2020 5:10 pm in News

Looking forward to the next update and content drop for Ghost Recon Breakpoint? If so, the wait won’t be long as the Ghost Recon Breakpoint Title Update 2.1.0 release date has been announced for July 15! Not only that, but an event called Resistance is coming along with it and we got the new trailers.

The addition of AI teammates to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint will offer new possibilities for solo players, who will be able to activate or deactivate them via the menu at any time, depending on whether they prefer to be backed up by their squad or play as a lone-wolf operator. Ghost Recon Breakpoint’s AI Teammates will retain gameplay features and abilities present with teammates in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands, including the ability to execute given orders, the sync shot and the possibility to get revived. Additionally, it will now be possible to fully customize their physical attributes and gear. Players will also be able to pick their AI teammates’ main weapon, affecting the way they engage enemies in the world.

The Ghost Recon Breakpoint Resistance trailer is a new one that just got revealed during the Ubisoft Forward event today.

Starting July 16, all players will be able to take part in the new live event: Resistance!  Nomad will support the Outcasts during their counterattack on Sentinel forces and assist them in their efforts to save prisoners, attack Sentinel outposts and stop convoys looking for survivors. By completing the live event’s missions, players will have a direct impact on the presence of rebels throughout Auroa. This will create an opportunity for the Outcasts to initiate faction warfare between them and Sentinel forces, or with the Wolves. Players will unlock 14 exclusive rewards upon completing missions during the live event July 16–29. All main missions will still be available for all players after the end of the event.

Once the patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Far Cry 6 Pre-Order Bonus & Different Editions Announced, Will Be a Free Upgrade to Next-Gen

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With today’s Ubisoft Forward event now over, Ubisoft has now opened the lid on some of the publisher’s upcoming games, and Far Cry 6 is one of ’em. Today, via a press release, Ubisoft has revealed the Far Cry 6 pre-order bonus, as well as the different editions of the title.

Far Cry 6 pre-order bonus:

Fans who pre-order*** Far Cry 6 will get access to the Libertad Pack which includes the “Libertad Outfit” for Chorizo and the state-of-the-art “Discos Locos”, a weaponized disc launcher that will make enemies dance on their own graves.

The diffeerent editions of Far Cry 6 are listed below, with both the name of the edition and the contents of it.

  • The Gold Edition will include the base game and the Season Pass.

 

  • The Ultimate Edition will include the base game, the Season Pass, and the Ultimate pack, which includes Jungle Expedition pack, the Croc Hunter pack, and the Vice pack.

 

  • The Collector’s Edition will include the base game, Season Pass, the Ultimate pack, a high-end display model of “Tostador”, the flamethrower from the game**** (7 parts to be assembled, length: 72cm), a “How to Assemble” one-pager artwork illustrated by famous artist Tobatron, a unique Collector’s Case based on Tobatron’s iconic art style, an exclusive Steelbook®, a 64-page Artbook, a set of 10 stickers, a Chorizo keyring, a map and a selected Soundtrack of the Game.

Lastly, in the same press release, Ubisoft has announced that those who purchase Far Cry 6 on current-gen platforms will get a free upgrade to PS5 and Xbox Series X!

Far Cry 6 will be out this February 18, 2021.

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Official Far Cry 6 Trailer Revealed

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3:43 pm in News

As expected, and while we got the Fary Cry 6 trailer leaked yesterday, this time, we have the English version to pore over! Revealed during the Ubisoft Forward digital event, check out official trailer for Far Cry 6 below.

We already know about it, but it’s worth repeating that Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito as the main baddie is a great fit.

According to the Far Cry 6 leak store listing leak, the game takes place on the island of Yala, a tropical paradise where time has stood still for a number of years. This is due to dictator who rules over the island, Anton Castileroux. The ruthless dictator plans to let his son rule over the island in his place, restoring the country’s former glory at all costs. However, the relentless oppression that the people have seen has pushed them to rebel, and now the island is in chaos.

Players take on the role of a character called Dani, who is a native of Yala. While the store listing gets a bit hard to understand at this point, it seems to say that the character’s full name is Dani Rojas, and he’s just become a freedom fighter in the wake of the people’s rebellion.

 

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Hyper Scape Beta Starts Today, Beta Gameplay Trailer Released

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During today’s Ubisoft Forward digital event, Ubisoft has announced that the free-to-play battle royale with baked in social elements is hitting open beta today! Yes, the Hyper Scape beta is now available to everyone starting today!

In addition to that, a new cinematic trailer has been released explaining the lore behind Hyper Scape and what people are fighting for.

Once more details regarding the Hyper Scape beta is revealed, we’ll update the post. 

Update: Ubisoft has sent out the press release detailing the Hyper Scape beta!

During this Open Beta, Hyper Scape will introduce Crown Rush Solo, a  100-player free-for-all version of its main Battle Royale mode, on top of the previously available 3-player squad mode Crown Rush Squad, The Open Beta will also feature two new limited time modes: Hack Runner Squad and Turbo Mode Squad. Additionally, the Open Beta includes one new hack and weapon, Shockwave and Harpy respectively. These additions build on the previously available nine weapons and nine hacks from the Technical Test.

Hyper Scape’s Open Beta will also introduce all new features to the innovative Crowncast Twitch extension, including Battle Pass progression by watching Hyper Scape live streams on Twitch and the ability for streamers to invite viewers directly into their squad from Twitch chat. These additions are on top of the previously available Viewer Events, which allow all Twitch viewers the opportunity to have a real-time impact on battle by voting on events that affect all contenders within a match, such as Low Gravity, or Infinite Ammo. The Open Beta introduces a new Event called Haste that increases the game’s speed for all contenders.

The Hyper Scape Open Beta will include a free 30 tier battle pass alongside an in-game shop offering additional customization options. All Open Beta progress and items will carry over through future live phases and into the full launch, across PC and console. Hyper Scape will launch its Season One for PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this summer. 

There’s also the opeb beta gameplay trailer too!

Will you be trying Hyper Scape? Let us know what you think of it once you do.

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New Watch Dogs Legion Gameplay Overview Revealed

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During Ubisoft’s Ubisoft Forward digital event, the publisher has unveiled a fresh new Watch Dogs Legion gameplay video! While we got some gameplay shown last year, Ubisoft is showing some brand-new sections and of course, the latest version of their open-world action game.

Once we get more details about the game, and the press releases are sent out, we’ll update the post.

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Ubisoft Forward Stream – Watch the Announcements as It Happens

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While we don’t have E3 this year, that hasn’t stopped game companies from conducting their own digital events to announce new games, showcase gameplay and more. Today, it’s Ubisoft’s turn! Check out the Ubisoft Forward stream below the moment it starts at 12 p.m. PDT/3 p.m. EDT/3 a.m. HKT!

What are we expecting to be announced? Well, given a lot of the planned stuff has already leaked, we’re expecting to see the English version of the Far Cry 6 trailer that was leaked, maybe some gameplay too. In addition to that, an official look at Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (better than the leaked footage), and maybe a new Prince of Persia announcement too.

Stay tuned to both MP1st and SP1st for the latest gaming news from the event! If you can’t watch it or don’t want to, we’ll be posting the announcements and reveals as it happens.

What are you expecting to see from the Ubisoft Forward stream? Do you think Ubisoft will showcase some next-gen teases? I’d imagine, given their past history, that’s almost a lock.

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Titanfall 2 PC Player Count Skyrockets After Being Released on Steam

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With EA now releasing games on Steam, it seems this has revived some of the older games released this generation. One of these said games is Respawn’s Titanfall 2, as the the Titanfall 2 PC player count has skyrocketed to the top of the charts.

Over on Reddit, the official PlayTracker account was attributed since it mentioned that Titanfall 2 hit the #5 spot in the charts with over 650,000 owners.

While you won’t see anywhere near 650,000 people playing multiplayer, the Titanfall 2 PC player count has risen to over 10,000 players regularly, which is good enough to beat even some Call of Duty and Battlefield games on the platform.

Given how much I adore Titanfall 2, I’m all for this. Could this somehow push Respawn to develop Titanfall 3 though? I wouldn’t hold my breath given the studio’s latest statements about it. Regardless of platform, if you haven’t picked Titanfall 2 up, I suggest you do. It’s possibly the best shooter this generation, which is a fact we touch upon in our Best Multiplayer Shooters of the Decade feature.

If you’re on Xbox One, and PS4, how’s the multiplayer player count? Is it still high on PS4 even after the game’s freebie period on PlayStation Plus? Let us know down below in the comments.

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This Fan-Made PS5 Commercial Looks Fantastic and Showcases Familiar Characters

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July 11, 2020 5:01 pm in News

With the PS5 out later this year, Sony has slowly trickled out info about the next-gen console. While the marketing push isn’t in full swing just yet, a fan took things on his own and crafted a fan-made PS5 commercial that honestly looks like the real thing.

Reddit user bazarow17 not only made an excellent PS5 commercial, but he even included some of Sony’s most iconic characters! We see the PS5 console, LittleBigPlanet’s Sackboy, Aloy from Horizon Zero Dawn, Kratos and more! Check it out for yourself below.

Playstation 5 Fan Commercial from Andrew on Vimeo.

Not too shabby, right? In other, more official PS5 news, Sony has unveiled our first look at the box art and packaging for PS5 games!

We’re still waiting on Sony to announce the official price and release date of the PS5, and once we do, we’ll let our readers know.

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Far Cry 6 Release Date and Trailer Leaks

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3:01 pm in News

Just yesterday, it was confirmed that Far Cry 6 is a real thing! While we’re expecting a Far Cry 6 trailer to be revealed tomorrow during Ubisoft’s event, it seems not only has the trailer leaked, but the Fary Cry 6 release date too!

In the leaked trailer below, it states the release date as February 18, 2021, and it’s confirmed for the PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, Stadia, and PC! Check out the trailer now.

 

NOTE: If you see a white space when trying to play the video, click it.

Part of the leaked trailer is our first look at Breaking Bad’s Giancarlo Esposito as the main baddie. According to the Far Cry 6 leak store listing from yesterday, the game takes place on the island of Yala, a tropical paradise where time has stood still for a number of years. This is due to dictator who rules over the island, Anton Castileroux, who’s played by Esposito.

Don’t forget, tomorrow’s Ubisoft Forward will take place on July 12 at 12 noon PDT/3 p.m. EDT/3 a.m. HKT. Hopefully, we’ll have actual gameplay at the event.

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UFC 4 Release Date Announced With New Trailer

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Following the tease from the UFC this past week, EA has officially revealed the latest UFC game, and it’s titled UFC 4. Alongside that, the UFC 4 release date has been announced for August 14, 2020, and there’s a new trailer showcasing the new Career mode too!

Check out the reveal trailer below where we see snippets of UFC 4 gameplay below.

In EA SPORTS™ UFC 4, the fighter you become is shaped by your fight style, your achievements, and your personality. Go from unknown amateur to UFC superstar in the new Career Mode, experience the origins of combat sports in two all-new environments, or challenge the world in new Blitz Battles or Online World Championships to become the undisputed champ. All of your fights will now feel more authentic with fluid clinch-to-strike combinations that offer more responsive stand-up gameplay, and overhauled takedown and ground mechanics to deliver more control in those key phases of the fight.

Those who pre-order the game will get boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua as bonuses. Once we know the official roster and more, we’ll let our readers know.

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Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week July 10, 2020

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July 10, 2020 1:06 pm in News

If you’re one of the many Destiny 2 players who want to test their mettle against other Guardians, then here’s your chance to do so and earn rewards while at it! The Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards this week July 10 post is now live here on MP1st! Same as always, we have the map for this week listed, as well as the tier rewards.

Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week July 10:

We’ll be updating the post as more tier rewards are known, so keep checking back regularly, Guardians!

Trials of Osiris Map

Convergence

Rewards

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  • 3 Wins (Powerful): Rocket
  • 5 Wins (Powerful): Shotgun
  • 7 Wins (Pinnacle): Auto Rifle
  • Flawless (Pinnacle): Legs

Bounties

Name Description Cost Requirement Reward
End Game Complete matches and rounds. Wins in the Trials of Osiris grant the most efficient progress. 1000 Glimmer 100 Progress XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Points & 5 Trials Token & 1 Trials Engram
Sweep the Field Defeat opponents. Multikills and streaks in the Trials of Osiris grant the most efficient progress. 1000 Glimmer 100 Progress XP & Glimmer & 35 Valor Rank Points & 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

In other Destiny 2 news, don’t forget that a new patch has been released that brought in gameplay changes. Also, there’s the Moments of Triumph on-going for a limited time too.

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today July 10 and Items for Sale

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Do you have an abudance of Strange Coins? Well, thankfully it’s Friday, and that means Xur is back in town! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today July 10 edition post is here! Once again, we bring you the fastest news on where the hooded figure is situated and what wares he has for sale.

Destiny 2 Xur location today July 10, 2020 and items for sale:

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:

The Barge, Nessus

Exotic Gear:

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Cost
Black Talon Heavy Sword 29 Legendary Shards
Mechaneer’s Tricksleeves Hunter Gauntlets 10 13 9 22 2 7 23 Legendary Shards
Dunemarchers Titan Leg Armor 11 19 2 6 9 14 23 Legendary Shards
Claws of Ahamkara Warlock Gauntlets 7 8 17 9 6 15 23 Legendary Shards

Consumables:

Name Type Cost
Five of Swords Challenge Card

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is a strange vendor who randomly appears in a Public Sector in each of the Worlds, depending on the current Flashpoint. 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 reset. If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

It’s been a very busy week for Destiny 2 players, as not only has a new patch been released this week, but Bungie Day also happened and brought with it, the Moments of Triumph!

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Xbox Boss Says Xbox Series X Games Aren’t Being Held Back by Xbox One

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With the Xbox Series X launching this year, Microsoft has pushed for the idea that next-gen games be playable on the current-gen Xbox One hardware. While some gamers might be happy with the idea of being able to play the newest titles on their current-gen platform, those who jump to the Xbox Series X might not feel the same way given the technical discrepancy between the two consoles might mean that Series X games won’t be realized to their full potential just so they’ll be playable on current-gen hardware.

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has shot down this notion, and has pointed to how PC titles are playable on different technical specs as one example of how cross-gen games won’t hold Xbox Series X back.

Speaking to GamesIndustry, Spencer states that the idea of games being held back by is “a meme that gets created by people who are too caught up in device competition.”

Frankly, held back is a meme that gets created by people who are too caught up in device competition. I just look at Windows. It’s almost certain if the developer is building a Windows version of their game, then the most powerful and highest fidelity version is the PC version. You can even see that with some of our first-party console games going to PC, even from our competitors, that the richest version is the PC version. Yet the PC ecosystem is the most diverse when it comes to hardware, when you think about the CPUs and GPUs from years ago that are there.

Yes, every developer is going to find a line and say that this is the hardware that I am going to support, but the diversity of hardware choice in PC has not held back the highest fidelity PC games on the market. The highest fidelity PC games rival anything that anybody has ever seen in video games. So this idea that developers don’t know how to build games, or game engines, or ecosystems, that work across a set of hardware… there’s a proof point in PC that shows that’s not the case.

While Spencer wanting everyone to be able to play the latest games is a nice gesture, that might not be appreciated by people forking over hundreds of dollars for the latest Xbox console. Speaking of Xbox Series X games, a games showcase is happening  later this month.

Do you agree with Spencer or do you think Xbox Series X titles will be held back significantly because most of them will have to be developed with the Xbox One in mind as well?

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Far Cry 6 Leak Stars Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad

  by   Jamie Moorcroft-Sharp  
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In the wake of E3 2020‘s cancellation, Ubisoft is holding their own live event to discuss their upcoming games and updates. The event, Ubisoft Forward, is set to take place this Sunday. However, in what must be a mistake, a Far Cry 6 leak has been picked up just two days ahead of the event from the PlayStation Store. The leak in question was a store page for Far Cry 6, and featured some explanation of the upcoming game’s story, as well as the title villain, played by none other than Giancarlo Esposito of Breaking Bad.

According to the Far Cry 6 leak store listing, the game takes place on the island of Yala, a tropical paradise where time has stood still for a number of years. This is due to dictator who rules over the island, Anton Castileroux. The ruthless dictator plans to let his son rule over the island in his place, restoring the country’s former glory at all costs. However, the relentless oppression that the people have seen has pushed them to rebel, and now the island is in chaos.

Players take on the role of a character called Dani, who is a native of Yala. While the store listing gets a bit hard to understand at this point, it seems to say that the character’s full name is Dani Rojas, and he’s just become a freedom fighter in the wake of the people’s rebellion.

The listing goes on to explain that Yala is the most expansive playground the Far Cry franchise has even seen, with lush jungles, beaches, and of course the central run down towns and villages. Players will be able to hire companions, and partner beasts will also be a returning feature as well.

Ubisoft likes to iterate on the Far Cry series with every release. Far Cry 5, and the spin-off New Dawn, both pushed the franchise to what I believed to be its limits. Ubisoft is going to need to show something truly special on Sunday if Far Cry 6 is going to capture the hearts and minds of fans once again, particularly since it’s almost certainly coming to next-generation consoles.

Update: Just as we published this article, Ubisoft took their destiny into their own hands and put out the following tweet.

This is obviously an acknowledgement that the Far Cry 6 leak is real, and that the information found so far must be completely correct. Given this turn of events, maybe we’ll even see a reference to the PlayStation Store leak in the final release of the game.

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Sony Invests $250 Million in Epic Games, Acquires Minority Stake

  by   Alex Co  
July 9, 2020 8:49 pm in News

It looks like Sony and Epic Games are going to be working much closer together, as the electronics giant has invested $250 million for a minority stake in Epic Games, the company best known for the Unreal Engine, and of course, the mega-hit game, Fortnite.

Note that this won’t affect Fortnite’s availability on other platforms, and Epic Games will be able to publish future titles on other platforms in the future. Sony is acquiring a 1.4% stake in Epic Games, which puts Epic’s valuation at a staggering $17.86 billion!

Here’s what Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida, and Epic CEO and Founder Tim Sweeney had to say about the deal:

Epic’s powerful technology in areas such as graphics places them at the forefront of game engine development with Unreal Engine and other innovations. There’s no better example of this than the revolutionary entertainment experience, Fortnite. Through our investment, we will explore opportunities for further collaboration with Epic to delight and bring value to consumers and the industry at large, not only in games, but also across the rapidly evolving digital entertainment landscape. – Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony
Corporation.

Sony and Epic have both built businesses at the intersection of creativity and technology, and we share a vision of real-time 3D social experiences leading to a convergence of gaming, film, and music. Together we strive to build an even more open and accessible digital ecosystem for all consumers and content creators alike. –Tim Sweeney, Founder and CEO of Epic.

It isn’t clear yet what (if any) advantages Sony’s upcoming console the PS5 will get from this deal. Epic’s latest game engine, Unreal Engine 5, is supported by the PS5, and the Xbox Series X.

Source: VentureBeat, Sony

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Apex Legends Update Today July 9 Rolled Out

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While players just got a patch for Apex Legends a few days ago that included gameplay fixes and changes, Respawn Entertainment has released an Apex Legends update today July 9, and it includes gameplay fixes. Note that this is a server-side patch, so players won’t need to download anything, and will instantly see the patch applied once they connect to a match.

Apex Legends Update Today July 9 patch notes:

Here’s what Respawn Entertainment had to share about today’s server-side update:

Server patch incoming! Today we pushed through a fix to address:

Small orange diamondImproved usability for Loba’s tactical on World’s Edge
Small orange diamondA bug allowing Wraith to access her weapon while
phased

Yep, that’s basically it. Mind, given this is a server-side patch, that’s actually pretty good. If you notice any other change not mentioned above, feel free to leave a comment below, and if it proves to be legit, we’ll update the post.

While there’s no announced date just yet, don’t forget that Apex Legends will be getting crossplay later this year, alongside a Nintendo Switch version.

Make sure to bookmark our Apex Legends hub for the latest news on Respawn’s shooter.

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Official PS5 Box Art Revealed

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While we posted some amazing fan-made PS5 box art concepts back in April, Sony has today revealed the official PS5 box art. If you’re looking for a big departure from how games looked like from the PS4, well, you’ll be disappointed (or happy) to see what it looks like for next-gen.

Over on the PlayStation Blog, Sony has shared our first look and used Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales as the sample game.

Thoughts on the PS5 game case style? You a fan or did Sony play it too safe?

In other PS5 news, Sony talked a bit about the console’s design, and how video games is one of the most “recession-proof” businesses around.

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Dauntless Update 1.32 July 9 Lowers File Sizes & More

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Developer Phoenix Labs has released the Dauntless update 1.32 July 9 patch that makes the overall game file smaller on all platforms, as well as gameplay changes. Check out the full patch notes below.

Dauntless Update 1.32 July 9 patch notes:

REPACKAGING

We’ve repackaged the way that Dauntless is stored and downloaded on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. This will reduce the size of the download required for future patches and minimize the amount of storage it requires. To accommodate this, patch 1.3.2 will be large for those consoles — around 8 GB — but taking this proactive repackaging step will enable us to bring you more content with smaller downloads, and clear out space from your hard drive.

  • PlayStation 4: Now uses 8.13 GB of storage (down from 16.4 GB)
  • Xbox One: Now uses 7.6 GB of storage (down from 8.7 GB)
  • Nintendo Switch: No need to stress — your download for patch 1.3.2 is a lean 285Mb.

LOCALIZATION

  • Russian is now enabled on PlayStation 4.

Behemoths:

NAYZAGA

  • Hitting a Nayzaga’s shielded pylons now correctly applies knockback.

RIFTSTALKER

  • Fixed a bug that could cause Riftstalkers to die from their own enraged teleport attack.

BOREUS

  • Boreuses no longer look transparent in places during their ice shield phase.

Weapons:

SWORD

  • Fixed a bug that allowed the Avenging Overdrive sword special attack speed buff to stack infinitely if your internet connection was temporarily interrupted.

Bug Fixes:

GAMEPLAY

  • Fixed a bug where using a stim when downed could bring you back with less health than intended.

COSMETICS

  • Fixed a fabric clipping issue on the Void Runner’s Standard and the Agony Spike.
  • Fixed the default dye colour on the Umbral Knight ultra armour arms, chest, and legs.

UI

  • Fixed a bug that prevented some menu breadcrumbs from clearing.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause a timeout error during the tutorial.
  • The icons for the Overpower Z emote and the Power Plant banner plant are now different from the icons for the Inferno 9000 emote and Burning Legend banner plant.
  • Fixed the ordering of the Victorious and Champion weapons in Lady Luck’s store.
  • Fixed a bug that could cause Store, Hunt Pass, or Vault content previews to not show the user’s face.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the Airship’s info panel to display incorrect threat ratings.
  • Fixed the formatting for Escalation boosts on the “claim rewards” screen.
  • Fixed the localization of PlayStation 4 trophies in Japanese.
  • The “Welcome to Dauntless” screen prompt now respects PlayStation 4’s primary “Enter” button settings.

PERFORMANCE

  • Fixed a couple of rare crashes.

Yep, this Dauntless update 1.32 July 9 patch is a good one, no?

Source: Dauntless

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