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Rainbow Six Siege Clash Exploit Bounty Is a Unique Way to Test Fixes

by Alex Co

February 27, 2020 5:46 pm in News

For multiplayer players, nothing can be more annoying than having to deal with players abusing a known exploit. Unfortunately though, that was something Rainbow Six Siege players had to deal with when going up against Clash, as there was a Rainbow Six Siege Clash exploit that was annoying the hell out of gamers.

For those curious, here’s a look at how it works:

While Ubisoft has already plugged that hole, Ubisoft Montreal ain’t done just yet. Just to make sure they’ve properly fixed it, they are doing a limited time event Rainbow Six Siege Clash exploit bounty! The studio is offering a bounty for new reports of exploits pertaining to Clash’s shield, and you’ll even get a reward!

Rules:

Bug reported on R6fix.ubi.com
Clash shield related exploits only.
Bug must be new to R6Fix – No duplicates
Report need to have full step by step description AND video proof. No video = Disqualified
Bug needs to be Acknowledged (a manual step carried out by the dev team)
Only today’s TS update and newer will be valid – Videos need to contain a clearly visible version ID (they are watermarked by default when playing on the TS)
The hunt will be open until Tuesday, March 3rd

Here’s a look at the Frost Raptor Leg charm! If you already have it, Ubisoft says they have an “additional surprise” waiting.

Not a bad way to let players test the game for you, no?

In other Rainbow Six Siege news, Operation Void Edge is now live in the Test Servers, and here’s the patch notes for the changes made in it.

Source: Reddit

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Battlefield 5 6.2 Patch Weapon Changes Detailed by DICE

by Alex Co

5:01 pm in News

With DICE announcing that Battlefield 5 patch 6.2 will most likely be released next week, the big news here is the weapon adjustments the studio will make that will affect the time-to-kill (TTK). Toady, DICE has announced the Battlefield 5 6.2 patch weapon changes!

In the latest Community Broadcast, DICE Community Manager Jeff Braddock outlined the Battlefield 5 6.2 patch weapon changes in detail. Check out the in-depth explanation below.

Battlefield 5 6.2 patch weapon changes explanation:

We will continue to operate a damage model that ensures that weapons that are designed to be lethal in close quarters will still do less damage beyond 30M than experienced in 5.0, however we’re making adjustments to the damage curves to ensure that the damage drop off doesn’t feel as instant or severe. Weapons that should be more effective at range such as the Semi Auto Rifles and Pistol Carbines will have their damage drop offs extended, ensuring that they regain a purpose closer to their design and perform significantly better at range. Similar changes are also being made across MG’s and AR’s. (Source)

What did we adjust?

Update 6.2 returns the base damage at range values of most weapons to those of 5.0 while maintaining a drop in ranged damage that is smaller than 5.2 or 5.2.2.

Example:

5.0 Values5.2 / 5.2.2 Vaues 5.2 / 5.2.2 Vaues 6.2 Values

FG-42 – 4-6 BTK FG-42 – 5-13 BTK FG-42 – 4-7 BTK

5.0 Values5.2 / 5.2.2 Vaues	5.2 / 5.2.2 Vaues	6.2 Values
FG-42 – 4-6 BTK	FG-42 – 5-13 BTK	FG-42 – 4-7 BTK

According to DICE, ranged damage is now based on weapon class rather than rate of fire. One example is how Assault Rifles and LMGs (light machineguns) will hit harder at range than SMGs (sub machine guns) with the equivalent rate of fire. Both recoil and accuracy values have been adjusted to be consistent with the values in patch 6.0, with the only exception being the Type 2A, which has gotten a substantial increase in recoil to balance it with the other SMGs.

Bolt Action Rifles have also gotten a buff, as it now will have higher muzzle velocities across the board. According to DICE, ” These weapons are Battlefield’s longest range weapons, and are out performed by other weapons due to the bullet velocity. This adjustment will return Bolt Action Rifles to be the kings of long and very long range combat.”

The Type 11 muzzle velocity has slightly been increased for both default and High Velocity bullets, which should help make the Typ 11 stand out from the Bren.

Summarizing it all up, DICE stats that their goal is “to keep a high pace in close combat and to have a lower, but satisfying pace at distance.”

Are you happy with the upcoming weapon changes or should they just revert everything back to what it was before?

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Apex Legends Next Event Announced – “System Override Collection Event” Details Revealed

by Alex Co

3:39 pm in News

Apex Legends is once again getting a new event and it starts this March 3! Respawn Entertainment has announced the Apex Legends System Override Collection event, and we have the complete details for the Apex Legends next event!

Apex Legends Sysmte Override Collection event schedule – March 3 to 17.

Here’s the summary:

What’s in the System Override Event:

Limited Time Mode – Deja Loot
- Featuring for a limited-time the return of Kings Canyon debut of a new equipment type: Evo Shield
- The first week will be played on World’s Edge and the second week we’ll go back to Kings Canyon
Exclusive Event Prize Track with two Legendary Weapon skins
24 Event Limited premium cosmetic available directly or through System Override Event Packs
Octane Heirloom Set Preview
- Unlock all 24 System Override cosmetics during the event and unlock the Octane Heirloom set for free

Possibly the most interesting thing out of the event is the introduction of a new equipment called the Evo Shield, which becomes stronger as you damage players!

Debut of New Equipment – Evo Shield

As part of the Deja Loot limited-time mode we’ll be debuting a new equipment type: the Evo Shield. When you pick up Evo Shield it will start out weaker than a Common Body Shield (White), but as you do damage to non-downed players throughout the match it can become even stronger than Epic Body Shields (Purple). Evo Shields change color as they progress, but their perpetual distinctive glow will help you identify them. Progress also carries over from person to person, so look forward to some interesting late game scenarios.

To start the Evo Shield will be exclusive to the Deja Loot gamemode and spawn at higher rates; after the event we’ll consider adding the Evo Shield to all matches, so please give us your feedback.

Thew new Limited Time mode is called “Deja Loot,” and it will have all loot spawn in the same location in every match for the duration of the event! Even the plane path and the circle locations will be fixed for this mode, and will change on a daily basis though the loot location statys the same for the whole event. The first week of Deja Loot will take place on World’s Edge, with the second week set in Kings Canyon.

There’s also a change on how the Heirloom system works.

We’re changing up the Heirloom system to make it easier for you to acquire the heirloom you want. Instead of an entire Heirloom set dropping at once, you’ll now receive Heirloom shards. You can then use those shards to pick the exact Heirloom set you’d like. The shards will have the same drop rate as the previous system, so that after 500 Apex Packs, you will have enough Heirloom Shards to obtain an Heirloom set from the Heirloom shop. And don’t worry, your existing progress towards the 500 Apex Packs will carry over with the switch. Remember that once a player owns all of the Heirloom sets, the player will not be eligible to receive more shards until more Heirloom Sets are added to the game.

To read up on the event-limited cosmetics and more, head on over to EA’s site.

Tags: Apex legends Respawn Entertainment

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Gameplay Reveal Happening Now

by Alex Co

3:01 pm in News

As promised by Larian Studios, the Baldur’s Gate 3 gameplay reveal is happening today at PAX East! You can watch it unfold live below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bRyG5WpIMY&feature=youtu.be

There’s also a flood of screenshots that got leaked which you might want to check out as well, since it shows dialogue options, enemies and more.

We’ll be updating the post with the trailer and other stuff as we get them. Enjoy the gameplay reveal, RPG fans!

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Screenshots Leak and Shows How Amazing It Looks So Far

by Alex Co

2:04 pm in News

With last week’s announcement trailer that Baldur’s Gate 3 will have gameplay shown at PAX East, some might be wondering whether we’ll see that today. While it still hasn’t made its way out (officially or via a leak), there are a bunch of Baldur’s Gate 3 screenshots that got leaked, and I have to say, they look very, very impressive.

Check out the screenshots below, which showcase some of the dialogue options, enemies, and lots more.

The screenshots were compiled by Reddit user Hoboforeternity via Imgur after they were removed, most likely by the request of Larian Studios.

Hopefully, the Baldur’s Gate 3 gameplay trailer won’t be kept to PAX East attendees, and we’ll get to see it soon. In the meantime, feast your eyes on these screenshots and prepare for what appears to be an epic RPG adventure!

What do you make of the screenshots so far? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments.

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Rainbow Six Siege Void Edge Test Server Patch Notes Released

by Alex Co

1:33 pm in News

Those playing Rainbow Six Siege on PC, Ubisoft Montreal has triggered maintenance for the game, though it’ll last for 20-30 minutes only. Why? Well, it’s to deploy the Rainbow Six Siege Void Edge test server patch! Note that these changes are in no way guaranteed to make it into the final version of the new Operation. Curious? Check out the Rainbow Six Siege Void Edge test server patch notes below.

Rainbow Six Siege Void Edge test server patch notes:

PATCH NOTES

BUG FIXES

FIXED – Sprint SFX can be broken when running close to a wall (related to the duplicate footsteps issue)
FIXED – Maverick can destroy hatches instantly using a specific set of actions.
FIXED – Iana’s hologram deployment VFX is sometimes visible through walls
FIXED – Operator collision issues with indestructible walls.
FIXED – Frost welcome mats can get bugged if triggered rapidly in succession by Iana’s holograms/some other gadgets.
FIXED – Oryx missing concussion FX after dashing through wine barrels on Villa.
FIXED – Cav holds her pistol with only one hand + while ADS with Silent Step active
FIXED – Operators receive damage through foosball tables if a nitro cell is placed on the other side of it
FIXED – Various prop projectile destruction fixes on maps.
FIXED – Some map assets made of multiple parts that do not break all at once, the SFX is out of sync.
FIXED – Players can vault on top of a shelf in 1F workshop of Border
FIXED – Kitchen counters on Oregon missing bullet decals after being shot
FIXED – Indestructible TV in Oregon
FIXED – In Training Grounds, selecting “Vote for Retry” and then “Find Another” will result in a retry.
FIXED – Missing collision for gadgets with the desk bars at 2F Hallway of Consulate
FIXED – Secondary weapon sometimes floats when reinforcing.
FIXED – Various cosmetic and Menu/HUB fixes

KNOWN ISSUES

Missing drone sounds for other players in the match Fix coming
Operators in main menu can disappear when merging into a lobby Fix coming
Barricade/hatch destruction replication issues under latency.

In case you’re curious, Ubisoft has already revealed the Operation Void Edge patch notes here. Once the patch for the new Operation is out, we’ll be sure to let players know.

Source: Reddit

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Xbox Series X Quick Resume Feature Works Even After Full Reboot

by Alex Co

12:18 pm in News

Just the other day, Microsoft revealed a host of features for the upcoming next-gen console, the Xbox Series X. One of these said features, is the Xbox One Series X quick resume, which works on multiple games this time around.

This little tidbit was confirmed by Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, in the latest Major Nelson podcast, where he had Director of Program Management at Xbox Jason Ronald as a guest. According to Ronald, the Xbox Series X’s SSD (Solid State Drive) will let players quickly resume games and not just one title at a time.

In the podcast, Nelson asks Ronald to explain the quick resume feature since some people might think it’s nothing special given the Xbox One can already do this.

Today you can quick resume the last game that you’re playing, but with Xbox Series X we’re actuallly able to do that for multiple titles. and we’re basically taking this to the next level of capability, and this is really powered by our custom built SSD that’s part of the Xbox Series X, which actually allows us to have multiple games saved at any one time. And I can instantly jump between them or jump into them and resume where I was when I left off. – Jason Ronald, Director of Program Management at Xbox

It doesn’t stop there, however, Hryb chimes in and mentions what he shares might get him “in trouble.”

I’ll probably get in trouble for talking about this…one thing I was noticing when I was in the Lab was I playing it, and switching back and forth just real quickly and seamlessly between games. But then I had to reboot because I had a system update. And then I went back to the game and went right back to it. So it survives a reboot! That’s amazing! – Major Nelson

You can hear the both of them talk about it at the 5:00 mark of the podcast.

I got to say, that’s one hell of a feature! Now you don’t need to load each and every game that you frequently play, and just have them suspended. Hopefully, the Xbox Series X won’t crash if you do this for a lot of games.

Are you surprised at this new feature or were you expecting it? What other quality of life feature should gamers expect from these next-gen consoles?

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GTA Online Update This Week Adds New Tracks, Vehicle Customizations & More

by Alex Co

11:13 am in News

Rockstar Games has announced what’s in the GTA Online update this week, and it’s a good week for wheelheads! There are seven new racetracks, new vehicle customizaton options and lots more.

GTA Online update this week summary:

Seven new tracks across Southern San Andreas, ranging from Los Santos International Airport, to Vinewood Hills and more
Two new open wheel vehicles; the Ocelot R88 and the Progen PR4, now available at Legendary Motorsport
New upgrades and customizations: Open wheel vehicle wings, liveries, engine mods and more
The new Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), a rechargeable speed boost for use in Open Wheel Races

Take a look at the seven new tracks as well as their official descriptions below.

Height of Society
Forget the purpose-built track. For true open wheelers, it’s all about the historic street circuit. The narrow straights, the winding hairpins, the sun-drenched glamour of the French Riviera. Or in the case of the Vinewood Hills, the chubby insurance brokers doing yoga on their roof terraces.

In Due Course
Sure, Europe gave the world underage drinking and open-wheel racing. But America showed the world how to do them at the same time. And now, courtesy of City Hall, Los Santos has a city circuit custom-built to showcase the kind of visionary synthesis that makes this great nation what it is

Lap it Up
In light of the recent spate of preventable drownings at the Port of Los Santos, the Port Authority’s audacious rebranding emphasises the stunning possibilities for exhilarating open wheel racing on a windy dockside with no safety barriers. It’s all a question of optics. Especially if you’re underwater.

Brace for Impact
Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Los Santos International Airport. The runway is clear for departure. Please note, in the likely event the cockpit catches fire, the emergency team have been dismissed due to budget cuts. Turbulence is expected so fasten your seatbelt and familiarize yourself with the emergency exit. Clue: it’s straight out the top.

More Haste More Speed
With the kinetic energy recovery system in your R88propelling you with all the force and stability of black-market cluster munitions, you might wonder if there’s enough room for a conventional racetrack in Fort Zancudo. There’s not. Enjoy the S-bends.

Urban Renewal
Some say that Davis could never host an open wheel series. But a state-of-the-art pit stop is surely just the kind of public investment that an underprivileged neighborhood needs. So don’t think of the track as “poorly funded”. Those potholes and concrete blocks are the natural obstacles that separate the weekend racers from the real pros.

New Wave
Close your eyes, breathe in deep, and go to your happy place. Is there an ambience more soothing than waves gently lapping at your chassis, gentle breezes whispering through your air intake, and the violent explosion of your PR4’s oxidised carbon-carbon disk brakes?

There’s also two new cars, the PR4 and the R88.

PR4
Velocity redefined. Braking transformed. Performance reimagined. See you at the event horizon.

R88
Optimization means never having to choose between the poise of a ballet dancer and the aggression of frenzied gorilla.

Check back next week for the next wave of new stuff Rockstar adds to the game.

Tags: GTA Online Rockstar Games

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Fortnite Update 2.59 Released on PS4

by Alex Co

9:59 am in News

Following this past Tuesday’s Fortnite patch, Epic Games has released a new one just for the PS4 — at least for now. Fortnite update 2.59 has been released, and it’s at just 383MB. According to Epic Games this patch is to address performance.

Note that this performance patch is for the frames-per-second (fps) drops players have been experiencing since patch v12.00, and it’s been happening on all platforms. Epic confirmed (via the Trello board) that they are “aware” of the frame rate drops and are working on improvements.

Reports of FPS drops since v12.00.

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We’re aware of reports of FPS drops since v12.00 and are working on improvements.

Platforms
All

Hopefully, this PS4 Fortnite patch is a good start to alleviate any performance issues and that other platforms will get it soon. We’re not expecting any nerfs or changes in this patch, but given Epic has been rather silent on those, don’t be surprised to see stealth changes implemented. If you spot any, leave your feedback in the comments below, and we’ll update the post and credit you for the find (once we’ve validated it, of course).

What other issues should Epic Games tackle when it comes to Fortnite ASAP? Sound off down belw and let us know.

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Gran Turismo Sport Update 1.56 Now Up, Adds New Cars, Balance of Performance Tweaks & More

by Alex Co

3:41 am in News

Polyphony Digital has released the Gran Turismo Sport February 2020 update today and it’s now live! PS4 gamers will see this as Gran Turismo Sport update 1.56, and it adds new cars, new events, and a Balance of Performance (BOP) update, too!

Gran Turismo Sport update 1.56 patch notes:

Main Features Implemented

1. Cars
– The following 3 new cars have been added:
・Aston Martin DBR9 GT1 ’10
・Fiat 500 1.2 8V Lounge SS ’08
・Nissan 180SX Type X ’96

2. Campaign Mode
– The following events have been added to the “GT League”:
・”FR Challenge” Rounds 6 and 7
・”Group 3 Cup” Rounds 6 and 7
・”Lamborghini Cup” Rounds 8 and 9
・”X2019 Competition Endurance Series” Rounds 5

3. Penalty
– Corrected an error where a collision penalty was being issued even when the “Side Contact Penalty” of the lobby penalty settings was disabled.
– Adjusted the threshold values for penalties given when someone is pushed out.

The following is a list of affected cars and the adjustments made.

Last Update: 27/02/2020

Gr.3

Model	PS (Power Ratio)	lbs (Weight Reduction Ratio)
Alfa Romeo4C Gr.3	527HP (105%)	2,795lbs. (104%)
Aston MartinDBR9 GT1 ’10NEW	572HP (94%)	2,740lbs. (113%)
Aston MartinV12 Vantage GT3 ’12	585HP (111%)	2,892lbs. (105%)
AudiR8 LMS ’15	535HP (90%)	2,862lbs. (106%)
BMWM3 GT (BMW Motorsport) ’11	563HP (111%)	2,937lbs. (107%)
BMWM6 GT3 M Power ’16	563HP (95%)	2,952lbs. (103%)
BMWM6 GT3 Walkenhorst ’16	563HP (95%)	2,952lbs. (103%)
BMWZ4 GT3 ’11	536HP (104%)	2,833lbs. (108%)
ChevroletCorvette C7 Gr.3	576HP (103%)	2,923lbs. (102%)
CitroënGT by Citroën Race Car (Gr.3)	529HP (87%)	2,910lbs. (110%)
DodgeViper SRT GT3-R ’15	564HP (82%)	2,928lbs. (103%)
Ferrari458 Italia GT3 ’13	533HP (97%)	2,866lbs. (107%)
FordFord GT LM Spec II Test Car	533HP (89%)	2,901lbs. (113%)
FordMustang Gr.3	607HP (109%)	2,923lbs. (102%)
HondaNSX Gr.3	559HP (97%)	2,866lbs. (100%)
HyundaiGenesis Gr.3	589HP (114%)	2,921lbs. (106%)
JaguarF-type Gr.3	571HP (102%)	2,921lbs. (106%)
LamborghiniHuracán GT3 ’15	550HP (94%)	2,873lbs. (106%)
LexusRC F GT3 (Emil Frey Racing) ’17	564HP (106%)	2,952lbs. (103%)
LexusRC F GT3 prototype (Emil Frey Racing) ’16	561HP (106%)	2,952lbs. (103%)
MazdaAtenza Gr.3	615HP (107%)	2,934lbs. (104%)
McLaren650S GT3 ’15	560HP (109%)	2,897lbs. (106%)
McLarenMcLaren F1 GTR – BMW ’95	542HP (89%)	2,800lbs. (121%)
Mercedes-BenzAMG GT3 ’16	572HP (92%)	2,921lbs. (100%)
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG GT3 ’11	590HP (102%)	2,976lbs. (100%)
MitsubishiLancer Evo.Final Gr.3	566HP (107%)	2,928lbs. (103%)
NissanGT-R GT3 Schulze Motorsport ’13	611HP (111%)	2,895lbs. (101%)
PeugeotPEUGEOT VGT (Gr.3)	550HP (100%)	2,921lbs. (106%)
PeugeotRCZ Gr.3	556HP (106%)	2,884lbs. (109%)
Porsche911 RSR (991) ’17	537HP (104%)	2,903lbs. (106%)
Renault SportR.S.01 GT3 ’16	531HP (98%)	2,930lbs. (109%)
SubaruWRX Gr.3	566HP (107%)	2,934lbs. (104%)
ToyotaFT-1 VGT (Gr.3)	557HP (101%)	2,906lbs. (103%)
ToyotaGR Supra Racing Concept ’18	570HP (95%)	2,848lbs. (104%)
VolkswagenBeetle Gr.3	546HP (91%)	2,884lbs. (109%)
VolkswagenVolkswagen GTI VGT (Gr.3)	554HP (99%)	2,859lbs. (103%)

Gr.4

Model	PS (Power Ratio)	lbs (Weight Reduction Ratio)
Alfa Romeo4C Gr.4	312HP (104%)	2,496lbs. (111%)
Aston MartinV8 Vantage Gr.4	393HP (97%)	3,155lbs. (106%)
AudiTT Cup ’16	353HP (104%)	2,405lbs. (97%)
BMWM4 Gr.4	392HP (98%)	3,188lbs. (106%)
BugattiVeyron Gr.4	453HP (103%)	3,638lbs. (100%)
ChevroletCorvette C7 Gr.4	386HP (92%)	3,243lbs. (109%)
CitroënGT by Citroën Gr.4	372HP (93%)	3,210lbs. (112%)
DodgeViper Gr.4	400HP (92%)	3,303lbs. (107%)
Ferrari458 Italia Gr.4	376HP (99%)	3,124lbs. (105%)
FordMustang Gr.4	410HP (102%)	3,241lbs. (105%)
HondaNSX Gr.4	380HP (95%)	3,267lbs. (109%)
HyundaiGenesis Gr.4	394HP (101%)	3,064lbs. (103%)
JaguarF-type Gr.4	397HP (98%)	3,155lbs. (106%)
LamborghiniHuracán Gr.4	402HP (98%)	3,098lbs. (103%)
LexusRC F Gr.4	412HP (97%)	3,210lbs. (104%)
MazdaAtenza Gr.4	415HP (104%)	3,042lbs. (100%)
McLaren650S Gr.4	385HP (95%)	3,153lbs. (110%)
Mercedes-BenzSLS AMG Gr.4	408HP (96%)	3,274lbs. (105%)
MitsubishiLancer Evo.Final Gr.4	399HP (101%)	2,961lbs. (101%)
NissanGT-R Gr.4	422HP (97%)	3,356lbs. (105%)
PeugeotRCZ Gr.4	385HP (110%)	2,619lbs. (97%)
PorscheCayman GT4 Clubsport ’16	362HP (94%)	3,124lbs. (109%)
Renault SportMégane Gr.4	355HP (100%)	2,401lbs. (99%)
Renault SportMégane Trophy ’11	332HP (91%)	2,526lbs. (120%)
SubaruWRX Gr.4	383HP (100%)	2,939lbs. (101%)
Toyota86 Gr.4	357HP (98%)	2,751lbs. (104%)
ToyotaGR Supra (Nürburgring ’19 Livery)	380HP (95%)	3,223lbs. (106%)
VolkswagenScirocco Gr.4	339HP (93%)	2,315lbs. (100%)

Gr.1

Model	PS (Power Ratio)	lbs (Weight Reduction Ratio)
AlpineAlpine VGT ’17	603HP (100%)	2,050lbs. (100%)
AudiAudi VGT	657HP (88%)	2,205lbs. (80%)
AudiR18 ’11	595HP (106%)	1,984lbs. (100%)
AudiR18 ’16	534HP (100%)	1,929lbs. (100%)
AudiR18 (Le Mans ’11)	595HP (106%)	1,984lbs. (100%)
BugattiBugatti VGT (Gr.1)	669HP (103%)	2,160lbs. (100%)
DodgeSRT Tomahawk VGT (Gr.1)	625HP (89%)	2,094lbs. (100%)
HyundaiHYUNDAI N 2025 VGT (Gr.1)	617HP (95%)	2,143lbs. (100%)
JaguarXJR-9 ’88	834HP (90%)	1,971lbs. (100%)
Mazda787B ’91	786HP (98%)	1,830lbs. (100%)
MazdaLM55 VGT (Gr.1)	630HP (97%)	1,940lbs. (100%)
McLarenMcLaren VGT (Gr.1)	880HP (90%)	1,984lbs. (100%)
Mercedes-BenzSauber Mercedes C9 ’89	818HP (87%)	1,969lbs. (100%)
NissanGT-R LM NISMO ’15	613HP (100%)	1,940lbs. (100%)
NissanR92CP ’92	838HP (88%)	1,984lbs. (100%)
Peugeot908 HDi Team Peugeot Total ’10	646HP (91%)	2,050lbs. (100%)
PeugeotL750R HYbrid VGT 2017	605HP (86%)	1,819lbs. (100%)
Porsche919 Hybrid (Porsche Team) ’16	508HP (100%)	1,929lbs. (100%)
Porsche962 C ’88	805HP (130%)	1,874lbs. (100%)
ToyotaTS030 Hybrid ’12	564HP (105%)	1,984lbs. (100%)
ToyotaTS050 Hybrid ’16	514HP (100%)	1,929lbs. (100%)

Gr.2

Model	PS (Power Ratio)	lbs (Weight Reduction Ratio)
HondaEPSON NSX ’08	632HP (122%)	2,535lbs. (100%)
HondaRAYBRIG NSX CONCEPT-GT ’16	612HP (100%)	2,313lbs. (100%)
Lexusau TOM’S RC F ’16	623HP (100%)	2,249lbs. (100%)
LexusPETRONAS TOM’S SC430 ’08	652HP (132%)	2,425lbs. (100%)
NissanMOTUL AUTECH GT-R ’16	621HP (100%)	2,249lbs. (100%)
NissanXANAVI NISMO GT-R ’08	636HP (127%)	2,425lbs. (100%)

Gr.B

Model	PS (Power Ratio)	lbs (Weight Reduction Ratio)
AudiSport quattro S1 ’87	513HP (86%)	2,932lbs. (133%)
FordFocus Gr.B Rally Car	535HP (98%)	2,778lbs. (100%)
FordMustang Gr.B Rally Car	545HP (98%)	2,981lbs. (98%)
HondaNSX Gr.B Rally Car	537HP (95%)	2,866lbs. (100%)
HyundaiGenesis Gr.B Rally Car	522HP (103%)	2,756lbs. (100%)
MitsubishiLancer Evo.Final Gr.B Rally Car	513HP (97%)	2,870lbs. (101%)
NissanGT-R Gr.B Rally Car	545HP (99%)	2,945lbs. (99%)
PeugeotRCZ Gr.B Rally Car	519HP (99%)	2,698lbs. (102%)
SubaruWRX Gr.B Rally Car	524HP (99%)	2,822lbs. (100%)
Toyota86 Gr.B Rally Car	514HP (98%)	2,652lbs. (102%)

Please note the Power (%) and Weight (%) values listed here are the values when the BoP is turned on. Vehicles from the ‘Gr.X’ Class and from the ‘N100’ to ‘N1000’ Class are not included in this list.

There’s no new circuit in this month’s update, sadly. That said, given how much support Polyphony Digital has given Gran Turismo Sport, I suspect not a lot of people will be complaining.

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Modern Warfare Playlist Update Includes Fixes

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While Infinity Ward rolled out a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare patch yesterday, the studio has rolled out a new server-side Modern Warfare playlist update today.

Included in the server-side Modern Warfare playlist update (no download required) are fixes, which you can see below (via Infinity Ward).

– Removes rank reset prompt screen after yesterday’s update
– Fixes for Regiment invites
– Fix for the Quick Fix Perk not functioning as intended while used as a Specialist Perk
– Fix for killstreaks still functioning in CDL playlists

One thing changed that wasn’t mentioned is how the Giant Infected playlist has been taken out, after just a day of being available. My guess is Infnity Ward might be tweaking it based on how easy it is to gain XP or maybe how easy it is to earn Nukes? These are guesses though, and there’s a possibilty they just took it out for other reasons.

In other Modern Warfare news, Infinity Ward is teasing something regarding the “Classified” item in the menus!

If you spot any changes in the game that’s not mentioned in the patch notes, let us know down in the comments.

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Modern Warfare Classified Portion Teasing Something Is Coming Soon

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February 26, 2020 3:22 pm in News

With yesterday’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare patch, not only did we get a host of gameplay fixes and new stuff, but it seems Infinity Ward has added a little teaser as well. In case you didn’t know, the previous patch before yesterday brought a “Classified” section on the menus, and now, that Modern Warfare Classified portion is actually starting to tease something.

Aside from each menu entry getting a new splash screen, the background of the Classified section has the words “Transmission Incoming” scrolling kinda fast with blurred text.

While we can pretend and not know what this is, the fact that Activision themselves had their legal hounds go after a Call of Duty Warzone leaker is kind of a dead giveaway that this is indeed for Call of Duty Warzone — the rumored name for Modern Warfare’s battle royale mode, which has been rumored to also be F2P (free-to-play) and will be a standalone experience. Of course, this could very well be for something else, but if I had to wager a guess, this is just another tease for the upcoming battle royale mode. And it’s not like Infinity Ward hasn’t done a bigger tease than this in the game before.

We’re keeping an eye out for more news and Easter eggs from Modern Warfare. To make sure you don’t miss anything, bookmark our Modern Warfare game hub right now.

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Insurgency Sandstorm PS4 and Xbox One Versions Coming August 25

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Shooter fans, rejoice! PC tactical shooter Insurgency Sandstorm is hitting the PS4 and Xbox One! In a press release, Focus Home Interactive announced that the Insurgency Sandstorm PS4 and Xbox One release date is set for August 25!

Developed by New World Interactive, Insurgency has already amassed over one million players on PC in its first year of release! Here’s a blurb straight from the press release.

Bringing New World’s signature style of tactical FPS to consoles for the first time, Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore combat experience with realitstic ballistics, attack vehicles and destructive artillery. Death comes fast, so customize your hero and weapons, coordinate fire support with your team and navigate each war-torn environment toward victory. Highly detailed visuals, heart-pounding atmosphere and unparalleled audio design with positional voice-chat ensure you’ll feel the impact of every shot.

For those looking forward to a new modern shooter, this could very well be the answer. Needless to say, we’re looking forward to getting our mitts on this one very soon.

Shooter fans, are you looking foward to this? For those who are actively playing it, what are your thoughts so far?

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Xbox Games With Gold March Titles Announced

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Microsoft has today announced the Xbox Games With Gold March games! Coming this month are once again two titles for Xbox One, and another two titles for Xbox 360!

Xbox Games With Gold March games:

Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season ($14.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 31 on Xbox One

Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season (Episodes 1-5)
Return to the streets of Gotham and punish the criminal element in Batman: The Enemy Within – The Complete Season. As both Batman and Bruce Wayne, you’ll need to navigate uneasy alliances while undertaking a perilous series of deceptions. With the return of the Riddler to terrorize the city, and an even larger threat on the horizon, how deep into the darkness will Batman descend?

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero ($19.99 ERP): Available March 16 to April 15 on Xbox One

Shantae: Half-Genie Hero
There’s a mysterious crime spree sweeping Sequin Land, and only Shantae can save the day! In this beautifully rendered 2-D platformer, send monsters flying using Shantae’s devastating Hair-Whip Attack or transform into powerful creatures using her magical Belly Dance. Defeat the masterminds behind each caper and faceoff against her ultimate nemesis, the bodacious buccaneer Risky Boots!

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 ($39.99 ERP): Available March 1 to 15 on Xbox One & Xbox 360

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2

Dracula returns once again in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2. Weakened and yearning for release after centuries of sleep, help Dracula return to his famous castle to regain his old powers to defeat Satan. Taking place in both medieval and modern times, the final dramatic showdown between good and evil begins, in this epic open-world adventure.

Sonic Generations ($19.99 ERP): Available March 16 to 31 on Xbox One & Xbox 360

Sonic Generations
Sonic’s universe is thrown into chaos in Sonic Generations. Thrown back in time by a mysterious new power, interact with some very familiar characters from the past including a younger version of himself! With this thrilling team-up, save their friends, defeat their enemies and discover who is behind this diabolical deed.

Not a bad list of games for Xbox gamers this coming month! Expect these to be available next week.

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Free PS Plus March Games Announced

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PlayStation gamers, one of the most anticipated news every month has been revealed by Sony, and I’m of course, referring to the monthly PlayStation Plus free games! The free PS Plus March games lineup has been announced, and they’re none other than Shadow of the Colossus and Sonic Forces!

Full description of each below.

Free PS Plus March games:

Shadow of the Colossus

Tales speak of an ancient realm where Colossi roam the majestic landscape. Bound to the land, these creatures hold a key to a mystical power of revival — a power you must obtain to bring a loved one back to life. Shadow of the Colossus is a breathtaking journey through ancient lands to seek out gigantic beasts. Armed with only a sword and a bow, explore the spacious lands and unearth each Colossus, presenting a unique challenge to test your wits, determination, and skill.

Sonic Forces

In Sonic Forces, the evil Dr. Eggman has conquered much of the world with help from a powerful and mysterious new villain named Infinite. Now, you must assist Sonic and build an army to reclaim the world as they fight against chaos and destruction. Defeat enemies with blazing speed as Modern Sonic, catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic, and create your very own Custom Hero Character equipped with a variety of powerful gadgets.

Same as always, once the free games are available (which will be this coming Tuesday), expect us to post download links for ’em ASAP.

Also of note, those who want some multiplayer gaming, Predator: Hunting Grounds has a free trial weekend from March 27 to 29!

*Trial Weekend starts from 5pm PST / 4pm GMT / 5pm CET / 3pm JST on Friday, March 27th and ends 11.59pm PST / GMT / CET / JST on Sunday, March 29th. PS Plus subscription required to play.

If you’ve yet to download February’s freebies, you can do so until March 2.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Square Enix New Games Will Most Likely Be Cross-Gen According to Publisher

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With next-gen consoles (PS5, Xbox Series X) set to release later this year, some might be wondering how will publishers adapat given this gen is still going strong, though at the same time, next-gen can’t be ignored. For publisher Square Enix, it seems that for the foreseeable future, it’s to offer games as cross-gen.

In a publisher Q&A, the publisher states that Square Enix new titles will probably be cross-gen.

Q: Could you share your thinking on the development of new titles for current- and next-generation game consoles going forward?

A: The next-generation consoles will have backward compatibility, so we plan for the time being to make our new titles available for both current and next-generation consoles. It will therefore be somewhat farther down the road that we release titles exclusively for next-generation consoles.

You can read the entire Q&A in this .pdf file.

Square Enix isn’t the only publisher thinking of having games available cross-gen. Ubisoft has already confirmed that we’ll be seeing Rainbow Six Siege on PS5 and Xbox Series X and it will allow crossplay even.

Surprised at this or not at all? I’m personally expecting most publishers to do the same given how popular the PS4 and Xbox One X still are.

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Report: PS4 Update 7.50 Beta Invites Being Sent Out

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It seems Sony is going to let some players test out the new PS4 firmware soon, as PS4 update 7.50 beta invites are apparently being sent out as we speak! Over on Twitter, multiple people have posted screenshots of the invite, which we’ve translated below.

PS4システムソフトウェア7.50ベータの招待来たけど新機能追加とか特に無くて本当にデバック要因募集っぽい pic.twitter.com/YiD4KnoILf

— dolly (@dolly_silent) February 26, 2020

https://twitter.com/HI_Ricky/status/1232639764316094464

We invite you to the PS4 system software 7.50 beta test. Please participate in this test program. Thank you for your cooperation in improving the quality of system software in the future. There are no new features in this beta test. Improved operation stability.

No word yet on whether there’s new features yet to be revealed, but I suspect there will be some given they are asking people to test it. We’re keeping an eye out on more details and will update the post if we spot anything. Also, unlike past beta tests, there doesn’t seem to be a friend invite option this time around

If you got an invite for PS4 update 7.50, send us an email about it, and we promise, we’ll keep eveything confidential.

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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Update 1.47 Brings Age of Rebellion, Full Notes Here

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As expected from yesterday’s patch notes post, the Star Wars Battlefront 2 Age of Rebellion update is now live! Console gamers will see this as Star Wars Battlefront 2 update 1.47, and it brings a TON of new stuff to the game. Expect new weapons, new Reinforcements, new gameplay tweaks and lots more. Clocking in at 4.5GB on PS4, check out the full Star Wars Battlefront 2 update 1.47 patch notes below, and we’ve also linked to an article going over the changes in-depth.

Star Wars Battlefront 2 update 1.47 patch notes:

Co-Op is now available on the Age of Rebellion (Endor, Death Star II, Hoth, Yavin 4, Kessel and Tatooine – Mos Eisley and Jabba’s Palace), as well as on Age of Republic Capital Ships (Republic Attack Cruiser and Separatist Dreadnaught).
Two new Reinforcements, the Ewok Hunter for the Rebel Alliance and the ISB Agent for the Galactic Empire, are now available.
Heroes Vs. Villains is now available on MC85 Star Cruiser and Resurgent-class Star Destroyer.
Hero Showdown is now available on new maps (MC85 Star Cruiser, Resurgent-class Star Destroyer, Republic Attack Cruiser and Separatist Dreadnaught, Felucia).
New weapons for Trooper Classes (E-11D for Assault Troopers, T-21 for Heavy Troopers, DL-18 for Officers and Cycler Rifle for Specialists) are now able to be unlocked through Milestones.
Updated the default appearances for: Imperial Rocket Trooper, Rebel Rocket Jumper and Wookiee Warrior. Legacy appearances are available as unlocked alternatives.

QUALITY OF LIFE

Changes the map layout for improved Heroes Vs. Villains and Hero Showdown gameplay on Yavin 4 and Geonosis.
Vehicle units are added as AI players on certain maps on Instant Action (Geonosis, Kashyyyk, Naboo, Felucia, Ajan Kloss)
Friendly AI can spawn as Heroes on Instant Action
Players can now spawn on AI as fellow squad members on Instant Action.
Various visual updates on the Scoreboard. Character levels are now shown on the scoreboard.
Major visual updates on the PC Chat window. The window is now positioned at the top right corner of tje screen and included in a vertical stack of three widgets: Network status, PC Chat, Kill and Event Log.

UI – NEW HUD OPTIONS
Added new options in the Options / Gameplay / HUD section:

Weapon Heatbar Vertical Position (Default / Below Crosshair)
Radar (Default / No Outline / Off)
Squad List (Default / Only Icons / Off)
Player Bar (Default / No Outline / Off)
Abilities (Default / No Outline / Off)
Name Tags (Default / No Outline / Off)
Game Mode Progress (Default / Off)
Challenge Progress (Default / Off)
Rank Up Celebration (Default / Left Side / Right Side / Off)
Added additional option to the Kill Message setting (Default / Medium / Small / Legacy / Off).

HERO CHANGES

Added Dual zoom to the Blaster weapons of Iden Versio, Bossk and Finn.
Added visual information to show that certain Hero abilities can be cancelled (Han Solo’s Sharpshooter, Bossk’s Predator Instincts, Leia Organa’s Rapid Fire and Chewbacca’s Furious Bowcaster).
Fixed an audio issue where the Lightsaber ignition sound would not trigger when a Lightsaber was activated by an ability.
Fixed an issue where players could interrupt Hero abilities with melee attacks.
Fixed an issue where opponents could be seen briefly hanging in mid-air, if being electrocuted right when they were about to fall.
Fixed various visual issues with the footprints and trails of General Grievous, Yoda, BB-9E and BB-8.

BB-8 AND BB-9E

Increased the support ability score reward for the BB units from 2 to 4.
Fixed an issue where casting certain effects on the BB droids while using their abilities, could cause the death of seemingly random AI players.
Fixed an issue where placeholder VO would trigger when BB-8 and BB-9E would encounter an enemy Hero.
Fixed an issue where BB-8’s moving animation could break if BB-8 gets interrupted after using the Rolling Charge ability.
Fixed an issue where a Milestone for BB-8 would reward the wrong emote.
Fixed an issue where the “Effortless” milestone description for BB-9E would mention rewards using work-in-progress names.

LEIA ORGANA

Fixed an issue where Leia would not be able to zoom with her weapon during the Rapid Fire ability.

Abilities

Flash grenade is replaced by Thermal detonators: Leia can throw, up to three, thermal detonators that will explode after 0,85 seconds. This ability enters cooldown when all three detonators have been thrown.
Leia’s Squad shield is now Healing 5 health every second.

Star Card Blinded

BLINDED changed to FEARLESS
Description: The blast radius of THERMAL DETONATORS is increased.
Effect: INCREASED BLAST RADIUS

Star Card Blinded Reveal

Star card BLINDING REVEAL changed to HANDY DEVICE
Description: The cooldown of THERMAL DETONATORS is reduced.
Effect: REDUCED COOLDOWN

Balancing tweaks

Increased E-11 start damage from 32 to 36.
Increased E-11 end damage from 17 to 19.
Increased E-11 the start distance for Damage fall off from 5 to 20.
Increased E-11 the end distance for Damage fall off from 10 to 40.
Reduced E-11 Recoil.
Reduced E-11 blaster shots spread.

Milestones

BLINDING FLASH GRENADE changed to PLENTY OF EXPLOSIONS.
Description: Defeat 30 enemies with Leia’s Thermal detonators.

CHEWBACCA
Chewbacca’s Bowcaster

When not scoped: The three bolts are clustered in a triangle, instead of a horizontal line.
When scoped: One powerful shot that allows Chewbacca to be more efficient at long distance, instead of the three horizontal shots clustering.
When using furious bowcaster while not scoped: 5 bolts, in a larger circle
When using furious bowcaster while scoped: 5 bolts, in a cross, tighter than not scoped.
Fixed an issue where Chewbacca’s Bowcaster could get disabled during the entirety of Boba Fett’s Concussion Rocket ability.

BOBA FETT

Fixed an issue where Boba Fett’s Acute Concussion Star Card would not accurately extend the duration of the Concussion Rocket ability.

Abilities

Changed Boba Fett’s Concussion rocket to integrate the BLASTER DISABLER functionality. The ability now disables blasters for 1.2 seconds when concussed.

Star Cards

BLASTER DISABLER changed to AUGMENTED GEAR
Description: If CONCUSSION ROCKET hits more enemies, Boba Fett’s jetpack regenerates more fuel.

REY

Fixed an issue where Rey’s right eye would not show in its correct position during an emote.

ANAKIN SKYWALKER

Fixed an issue where the damage reduction from Heroic Might could occasionally remain after the ability was over.

LUKE SKYWALKER

Fixed an issue with textures popping on Luke Skywalker’s hair while he is idle, wearing the Yavin Ceremony and Farmboy appearances.

IDEN VERSIO

Improved Iden’s Pulse Cannon ability. Players can now fire while aiming from the hip, as well as fire at any time during the charge up. Even if the shot does need to be fully charged, a charged shot does a lot more damage.

KYLO REN

Community feedback – The last hit of Kylo Ren’s Frenzy ability will now apply damage, even if a Lightsaber enemy is blocking.

GENERAL GRIEVOUS

Fixed an issue where Grievous’ Unrelenting Advance animation would sometimes not be visible to other players.

GAME MODE AND MAP CHANGES
SUPREMACY

Updated the Resistance-controlled AT-ST on Supremacy – Ajan Kloss to “Scavenged AT-ST” to make it more easily differentiated.
Fixed an issue where the capture area of Command Post A on Supremacy – Felucia would show up misaligned on the radar.
Fixed an issue that would cause the names of friendly boarding players to show up in the action log with the wrong color.
Fixed an issue where the UI outline on the objectives on Capital Ships would not always be visible if boarding a Capital Ship more than once in a match.
Fixed an issue where the Starfighters fighting in the background in Supremacy and Co-Op (Age of Resistance) would be from the wrong era.
Fixed an issue where previously marked objectives would remain targeted, even when switching phases.
Fixed an issue where the objective markets on the Separatist Dreadnaught would disappear, after destroying the first objective.
For balancing reasons, we reduced the amount of Flame Troopers available on MC85 Star Cruiser to two.

CO-OP

Tweaked the Out Of Bounds area in the 1st Phase of Co-Op – Defend on Takodana to allow retreating to the castle.
Updated the Co-Op mode description to include the defending of Command Posts.
Fixed an issue where a number of AI would be suddenly dying during Phase 3 on Co-Op – Ajan Kloss.

INSTANT ACTION

Added note that performance can be impacted if a user selects a high count for AI.
Implemented limit in how frequently friendly and enemy AI Heroes and Reinforcements are allowed to spawn.
Fixed an issue with audio being cut during the End-Of-Round screen on Instant Action.

Added new Frontend options for Instant Action:

Enemy Hero Count (slider)
Friendly Hero Count (slider)
Enemy Reinforcement Count (slider)
Friendly Reinforcement Count (slider)
Enemy Vehicle Count (slider)
Friendly Vehicle Count (slider)

STARFIGHTER ASSAULT

Removed the era-associated costs for Hero Ships on Starfighter Assault. All Hero Ships on Starfighter Assault will now cost the same number of Battle Points.
Fixed an issue where stray assets would be visible near the horizon when the user approaches the Out-Of-Bounds barrier on Starfighter Assault – Kamino.

HEROES VS. VILLAINS

Fixed an issue where a player could briefly see their character before the End-Of-Round screen at the end of a Heroes Vs. Villains match on Felucia.

GALACTIC ASSAULT

Fixed an issue where the loading screen for Starkiller Base on Galactic Assault, would display the description for Strike mode.

MAP CHANGES

Fixed various collision issues, exploits and improved areas where players could get stuck in across a wide selection of maps (Geonosis, Kamino, Ajan Kloss, Felucia, Kashyyyk, Tatooine, Endor, Bespin, Hoth, Yavin, Crait, Naboo, Jakku, Takodana, Resurgent-Class Star Destroyer, Death Star II, Starkiller Base).
Fixed various visual and texture popping issues on Ajan Kloss, Geonosis, Kamino, Resurgent-class Star Destroyer, Takodana, Endor, Death Star II.
Fixed an issue where Lightsaber characters from the Light side could bypass certain Out-Of-Bounds areas on the Separatist Dreadnaught.
Improved VFX feedback when the AAT hits the invulnerable parts of the AT-TE on Geonosis.

CHANGES TO CLASSES AND SPECIAL UNITS
ARC TROOPER

Reworked the ARC Trooper’s dual wielding to fire both pistols with primary fire, and instead use secondary fire button to trigger Power Blast.
Replaced the Power Blast with Toggle Weapon, that allows toggling the pistols between slower rate of fire with high accuracy, to fast firing with bigger spread.
Tweaked damage output on primary pistols (Close Damage 30->34 | Far Damage 17->15).

ASSAULT

Fixed issue where the Assault’s Flash Pistol projectile would not flash the enemy.

SPECIALIST

Fixed an issue where Specialists would not always see enemies in thermal vision when activating the Thermal Binoculars on Endor.

OFFICER

Increased close damage for Blurrg-1120: 25->30.

CAPHEX SPY

Fixed an issue where the cooldown bar would not be visible after using the Rapid Fire ability.

OVISSIAN GUNNER

Reverted previous update where movement speed would be reduced when spooling up and firing the rotary cannon.
Fixed issue where firing the rotary cannon wouldn’t trigger controller rumble.

TX-130

Fixed an issue where the TX-130 would not receive the right amount of Battle Points.

AT-ST

Reduced the Battle Points multiplier of the AT-ST from 60% to 50%.

AERIAL

Fixed an issue where the camera would get stuck in a different position after an Aerial unit would perform the Jetpack Dash ability.
Fixed an issue in an effort to reduce risk of Aerial units being affected by minor obstacles when performing Jetpack Dash.
Updated rocket launcher icon to the missile icon, since it more closely reflects the ability than the previous version, that was the MPL launcher.

JET TROOPER

Reduced damage from primary pistol (Close damage 50->45 | Far Damage 33->10)
Made pistol fully automatic.

REBEL ROCKET-JUMPER

Replaced A280 (burst weapon) with A280C (automatic weapon) for improved combat efficiency.

IMPERIAL ROCKET TROOPER

Replaced the RT-97C blaster with an E-11 for improved combat efficiency.

DEATH TROOPER

Updated the blinding effect of the Sonic Imploder ability to be concussion based, and increased effective range to 10 meters.
Replaced the DLT-19 Heavy Blaster with the E-11D Blaster Rifle.
Updated Overload to no longer have movement reduction.

WEAPONS

Fixed an issue where applying weapon mods would not correctly update the animation for those weapons.

MILESTONES

Rearranged Trooper Milestones to ensure the newest milestones appear at the top.
Updated A280 milestones to use the correct weapon icon (was previously using the A280C).

AI PLAYERS

Fixed an issue where the AI in Supremacy – Age of Resistance would be seeing carrying weapons from the wrong era.
Fixed an issue where AI would not spawn as BB-8 and BB-9E as frequently as other Heroes.
Fixed an issue with the jump timing of the AI version of Chewbacca.

GENERAL CHANGES/MISC

Fixed an issue that could cause rubberbanding when the player is dashing away after being close to a Lightsaber opponent making the first charge.
Removed the ability to buy Crystal packs in-game for owners of the Celebration Edition.
Fixed a localization issue where the Supremacy mode description in German would overlap with other info on screen.
Fixed an issue where some models would animate with low FPS while certain Arcade – Battle Scenarios previews were showcased
Updated the availability of certain cosmetic items from “Available in Crates” to “Available through Milestones”.
Improved visibility of weapon stats under certain colorblind profiles.
Fixed an issue where Heroes would sometimes appear with barely closed eyes in the Frontend menu.

KNOWN ISSUES

Visual issue where high numbers are

For a more in-depth look at the new content listed in the patch notes, head on over here.

Hopefully, DICE can continue this amazing post-launch support of Battlerfont 2 well into 2020.

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New Anthem Update 1.7 Kicks Off Recurring Schedule

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In case you didn’t know, BioWare announced last month that Anthem is undergoing a rework, which means that the seasonal events planned for the title have been cancelled. However, there will be still be in-game events to conquer, which is what was introduced in the new Anthem update released.

Called Anthem update 1.7, it introduces a “recurring schedule” according to BioWare. Check out the full list of patch notes below.

New Anthem update (1.7) patch notes:

New Features

With Patch 1.7.0, we are kicking off our recurring schedule. The primary focus of this schedule is to deliver a regular rotation of challenges, store offerings, content and game modes, coin and currency awards, gameplay inversions, and mini-holiday seasons throughout the year.

(Note: The below is subject to changes as we explore content and listen to our community feedback.)

Challenges:
- Six concurrent, active Daily Challenges that rotate regularly through these categories:
  - Contracts / Legendary Contracts
  - World Events
  - Time Trials
  - Strongholds
  - Creature Kills
  - Gameplay Style
- Rotating Weekly Meta Challenges:
  - Factions
  - Contracts / Legendary Contracts
  - Stronghold
- Rotating Monthly Meta Challenges:
  - Bronze
  - Silver
  - Gold
- Festive challenges while mini-holidays are active.
Store Offerings:
- A regular rotation of armor sets, wraps, graphics, decals, and materials previously available in the Featured Store.
Content & Game Modes:
- Seasonal gameplay modes and features have been included in the normal event rotations:
  - Cataclysm Conjunctions
  - Cataclysm Nexus
  - Season of Skulls Conjunctions
  - Season of Skulls Nexus
  - Icetide Time Trials
  - Icetide Weekly Strongholds
  - Legendary Crafting
- Rotating weekly gameplay modes:
  - Sunken Cell Weekly Stronghold
  - Heart of Rage Weekly Stronghold
  - Tyrant Mine Weekly Stronghold
  - Temple of Scar Weekly Stronghold
  - Nexus
Gameplay Inversions
- We’ve created a rotating Gameplay Inversion schedule to coincide with the weekly rotating game modes. Inversions and gameplay modes are scheduled separately to create more combinations and support diversity in week-to-week content throughout the year.
Coin & Currency awards
- Coin and Crystals will be awarded for Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Challenges.
- Crystals can be earned and spent at any time.
Holidays:
- Holidays are small events based on the yearly calendar that are primarily driven by unique challenges. These challenges will run for one to four weeks, depending on the holiday. Some of the larger holidays will include changes to the weekly gameplay mode or decorations in Fort Tarsis and the world.
- When can you expect to see these events in the game?
  - We will be sharing details on these holiday events as they arrive throughout the year!

Bug Fixes & Improvements

Fixed various crashes to improve stabilization.
Fixed various texture, audio, user interface, and environment issues.
Fixed an issue where the Badge of Devastation Ranger Component had an inconsistent icon.
Fixed an issue that prevented adjusting the wrist colour on the Frost Tusk Armor.
Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented players from changing their difficulty level after leaving a squad.
Fixed an issue that caused the names of the Iron Serpent and Iron Valley regions to sometimes appear reversed.
Fixed an issue where dying while carrying three echoes would sometimes respawn only two echoes.
Players should no longer be teleported back into the arena if they respawn while the Titan fight is still active.
Fixed an issue that prevented the Quickplay Stronghold option from unlocking after completing a weekly stronghold.
Fixed an issue that caused blue lights to appear around the Golden Grabbit when it’s defeated.
Description for Synchronized Frame now properly indicates that damage must be done with an Ordnance Launcher to trigger.
- “Hitting an enemy with an ordnance launcher increases Heavy Launcher damage by 60% for 10 seconds.”
Javelin Madness should now correctly track and advance progress.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused players to be stuck during the “Freelancer Down” mission.
Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the first player that reached the third step in Tyrant Mine to be teleported back to the party if they weren’t in the room yet.
When players force respawn, they should now correctly drop all carried mission objects.
Tip of the Spear should now correctly only heal players.
Using your support gear while it is on cooldown should not longer interrupt your other gear.

Hopefully, BioWare can rework Anthem into a single game within the year. Imagine if they could do that and have it release on next-gen? Yeah, that could revitalize the game, no?

Source: EA

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Alex Co

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Modern Warfare Update Today Includes a New Map, Fixes and More

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Teased a few days ago by Infnity Ward, a new Call of Duty: Modern Warfare update today has been released, and it includes a new map, new playlists, infantry Ground War, and more! Console gamers will see this as Modern Warfare update 1.15.

Clocking in at 7GB on PS4, check out the full Modern Warfare update today patch notes below (via Infinity Ward).

Modern Warfare update today patch notes (February 25, 2020):

WHAT’S NEW:

New map, Bazaar!
Added Shoot House to an existing playlist with Shipment and Rust 24/7 (“Dirty Old House Boat”)
3v3 Snipers on Rust!
Giant Infection!
“Boots on the Ground War” (Realism rules. No tanks.)

GENERAL FIXES:

Fix for a bug where friends who are online in Social Tab were not always appearing at the top of the list
Various map exploit fixes
Fix for some players seeing an incorrect Career Level
More fixes to Regiment tags
Fix for some players encountering an issue where their mouse stopped working after the last title update
Fixed a bug in 3v3 Gunfight that allowed players to shoot through the center structure on King while using the AX-50
Fixed an error that could occur when Hardline was earned in Specialist
Quality of life backend fixes to help the Regiments and Social menus run smoother
Fix for a spawn exploit on Vacant
Fix for White Phosphorous killing all players instantly when in Realism modes

Trials: Fix for the score at the end of “Fire in the Hole” not tallying up properly

Challenges:

Fixed a bug for the “Kills with Enemy Weapon” Karma challenge not tracking properly
Fixed Daily Challenges that require you to get an X number of kills with an enemy weapon
Fix for an objective when completing Golem’s Operator Mission that requested 5 Kills with lethal equipment but was tracking with killstreaks.
“Alliance” Objective 6: Complete any 4 Co-Op Operations has been fixed
“Alliance” Objective 2: Requires 50 Juggernaut kills with Otter as your Coalition Operator. This has been fixed

Weapons:

Fixed a bug where weapons stopped showing level progress 1 level before their max rank, giving the appearance that they are no longer gaining XP
Striker 45: Fixing range and ADS speed to match the description of the 300mm Poly Barrel
Model 680: Slight range increase
Model 680 XRK 30.0 Sport: range increase
Slight Range decrease and ADS increase to the following:
- Model 680 – XRK 18.0” Liberator
- R9-0 Force TAC Sentry
- Origin 12 Forge TAC Precision
Under Barrel Shotguns: increased pellet count, reduced rate of fire, increased shell count to 8, tuned autoswap after ammo is complete, range increase
Crossbow: Increased reload speed
Fixed a bug where the Akimbo Snakeshot .357s did not register damage for both guns when fired on the same frame
Reduced recoil to the SA87 12.4 Factory Barrel
Increased close and mid-range damage for the AK 5.45x39mm round mags

Classic Special Operations: Fix for a graphical bug that could occur on mission “Disinform” while on Xbox

Special Operations: Survival

Piccadilly: Fix for a bug where helicopters could clip through buildings
Adjusted Cluster Strike damage towards enemy helicopters
Fix for a bug where destroying the enemy helicopter/pilot was not awarding money as intended

Special Operations:

Operation Crosswind: Fix for a bug that could prevent players from using the Cruise Missile while having the Thermite Launcher equipped
Operation Crosswind: Fixed an issue where the Juggernauts outside the airport might not pursue players after breaking stealth
Operation Crosswind: Fixed a bug where a player would have infinite ammo and standard weapons if jumping out of the plane with the Juggernaut suit

Call of Duty League:

When CDL Rules are enabled, the Restrictions warning icon will be displayed next to the buttons that contain CDL banned items, even if they are in sub menus. This should make it easier for players to know what parts of their loadouts need to be replaced in order to follow CDL Rules.
Domination: Round timer set to 5 minutes (previously 6)
Search and Destroy: Round timer set to 1 minute 30 seconds (from 2 minutes)
Restricted Thermite, Throwing Knives, and Killstreaks to CDL playlist

CoD Caster: Reintroduced the Data View feature, allowing KBM Codcasters to view player information by pressing the keybind assigned in the Options menu.

PC: Several fixes to prevent crashes and improve stability

Sadly, no Warzone release just yet, but we’re looking forward to it being out very soon.

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Alex Co

Father, gamer, games media vet, writer of words, killer of noobs.