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Call of Duty: WWII Microtransactions Coming Next Week, Used to Buy Supply Drops

  by   Mack Ashworth  
November 6, 2017 11:15 am in News

With “Call of Duty Points” having already been gifted to players who bought the Digital Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition, we knew it was only a matter of time before Call of Duty: WWII microtransactions were introduced into the game. 

That day of reckoning will be November 14, as confirmed by Activision Support and the following in-game Message of the Day:

Digital Standard and Digital Deluxe Editions:

Your 1,100 COD Points bonus will be delivered to your in game when COD POints become available on November 14 at 9AM PT. No code or redemption required.

This in-game message also confirmed that COD Points will be used to buy both multiplayer and zombies Rare Supply Drops, with players deciding which type they’d prefer. 

What with opening Supply Drops in CoD: WWII being a public event that everyone can see happen, I expect even more people will be buying COD Points. Smart thinking on Sledgehammer Games’ part, I suppose.

In other Call of Duty news, check out the complete collection of Prestige emblems, read up on the rank reset issues and how they are being fixed, and take a look at our tips for the multiplayer. 

Source: Activision Support, @ConorGamingzHD via CharlieINTEL

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Final Fantasy XV Comrades Co-Op Mode Launches Next Week

  by   Mack Ashworth  
10:30 am in News

Following a short delay, the Final Fantasy XV co-op mode “Comrades” will finally be releasing on November 15. (It was originally planned to launch October 31.)

The new release date was tweeted out by the official FFXV Japanese Twitter account:

Also of note is the newly-implemented Xbox One update which adds support for the new Xbox One X system, along with a new multiple quest ordering function. This update will come to PS4 on November 10. 

If you haven’t been keeping track of FFXV Comrades, here’s a refresher on what it features:

For the first time, Final Fantasy XV players will be able to create their own character and join up with three other friends to take on epic quests and battles in the game’s first and only online multiplayer expansion titled “Comrades.” Starting October 31, players will set foot as a survivor from Kingsglaive to find out more about the disappearance of Noctis after the events in Chapter 13 from the main game.

As members of Kingsglaive, players equip royal sigils that grant special powers from the Lucian bloodline. Players can then strategize and create a balanced team to take on a variety of quests. In addition to multiplayer quests, single player quests are also available for players to enhance their characters.

Will you be joining up with friends on November 15?

In other news, a new PUBG update is rolling out to Test Servers, here’s a list of the complete Call of Duty: WWII Prestige emblems, and Squad has a free weekend and discount coming up. 

Source: Final Fantasy (Official Twitter) via Siliconera

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Report: WB Montreal Next Game to Be a Co-Op Multiplayer Open World Game

  by   Alex Co  
9:41 am in News

While Warner Bros. Montreal (or more commonly known as WB Montreal) isn’t as well known as the Rocksteady Studios, the developer of the Batman: Arkham franchise, the studio is big enough that publisher Warner Bros. trusts it with its big games and DLC.

With the studio’s last project being Batgirl: A Matter of Family DLC for Batman: Arkham Knight way back in 2015, some might be wondering just what the studio has been doing since then. Well, it seems the WB Montreal next game will not only be an open-world game (as most are these days), but will also include co-op, multiplayer, and be an action-RPG of some sort.

The tidbits of info was unearthed by Reddit user virgilhawkins17 who wrote a lengthy post explaining how he came to this conclusion. Short story is, he perused the LinkedIn profile of some of the employees, which you can view here, and here. The postings mention a game being developed using Unreal Engine 3, and mentions some of the same things in the Arkham games, with the most interesting bit being the “spawning of resources and decision-making.”Additional info indicates it’s an open-world, co-op multiplayer game, which also has a single-player component, and will let you make your own decisions and gather your own resources. There’s also a few screengrabs just in case the listings are taken down.

  

Click the images to see the duties and responsibilities of these developers that heavily hint at WB Montreal’s next game. 

Bear in mind nothing here has been confirmed, so there’s a chance that these can all be outdated. We’ve contacted WB to ask for a statement on this and will update the post if and when they issue a statement.

Thoughts on this so far? You a fan of a DC game being an open-world, decision-making, action-RPG? Or you want something else? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Smite Patch 4.21 Introduces Shadow Over Hercopolis and a New Goddess

  by   Joel Santana  
9:08 am in News

Did you happen to enjoy the refreshing RPG aspect in the world of Smite with the Trials Of King Hercules adventure mode? If the answer is yes, Hi-Rez Studios latest adventure will surely put a smile on your face.

The Smite patch (4.21) that’s now live for the PC platform, sees the release of Shadow’s Over Hercopolis adventure mode. This aims to be a more epic experience than the previous RPG-themed adventure mode. Those who are brave enough to traverse this epic adventure that spans across iconic Norse mythology locations will come face to face with colossal monsters. Such as the father of all fire giants and more.

While your journey to save Hercules from Loki is certainly faced with great perils and raid style boss fights. Players will also be tasked with facing environmental hazards that will try to end your journey prematurely and devious puzzles to stump you.

For those of you who love a harder challenge, fear not. As the Shadow’s Over Hercopolis also features three different difficulty settings that’ll surely test your skills and see if you’re really worthy of taking down Loki.

New adventure aside, this patch also includes the latest Goddess to be added to the game, Discordia. You can check out the lore video that also covers her abilities for the latest Mage to be added to the game in the video provided below:

With this patch already being massive, in terms of content thanks to the new adventure mode and new Goddess being added. You can be sure a plethora of new skins will become available. Feel free to check them out below:

Arachne – Ma Chérie
Cernunnos – Cursed King
Cu Chulainn – Wasteland
Ganesha – Primal Shaman
Kali – Exterminator
Kali – Mastery Skins
Loki – Agent of Darkness
Nemesis – Vanquisher

For more details regarding this patch’s item and god balancing check out this link.

Those on console who are patiently awaiting this patch, won’t have to wait long. As this patch is set to be available November 10 for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.

Source: Smite

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PUBG Update Rolling Out to Test Servers, Vaulting Feature Delayed

  by   Mack Ashworth  
3:18 am in News

A new PUBG update is rolling out across the Test Servers. Unfortunately, it does not include the hotly-anticipated vaulting feature. While this new gameplay mechanic was expected last week, we’re still waiting for it to be added for testing.

The official PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Twitter account detailed the incoming patch and also mentioned the vaulting delay:

Sad news about the lack of vaulting, but I commend Bluehole for holding on until the game is suitably ready.

In other updates news, the Paladins open beta has received a patch which buffs Grohk while nerfing movement abilities, an F1 2017 update adds Xbox One X support and fixes frustrating bugs, and Halo Wars 2 now boasts Xbox One X enhancements of its own, while also supporting crossplay between PC and Xbox One. 

Source: PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (Official Twitter)

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Injustice 2 Fighter Pack 3 Reveal to be Made During Injustice 2 World Championship

  by   Joel Santana  
November 5, 2017 8:04 pm in DLC and Expansions

If you’re patiently waiting on news on which characters will be included in the Injustice 2 Fighter Pack 3 DLC. Good news, you won’t have to wait much longer.

Alongside the reveal of the Injustice 2 World Championship taking place on November 10, it also appears that NetherRealm Studio are planning to reveal the content for Fighter Pack 3 during the tournament, which will also be broadcast live on TBS at 10 p.m. EST.

Additionally, that’s not the only piece of news the Injustice 2 playerbase has to look forward to. With the release of Hellboy, the final character for Fighter Pack 2 ,who’s set to be made available on November 14, The Chicago-based studio is also set to go live tomorrow with a brand new WatchTower stream that will focus on none other than Hellboy himself.

Can’t wait until November 10 for the first look at Fighter Pack 3? If so, check out our coverage of the first character announced for it, Atom. Additionally, those who love the cosmetic aspect of the gear system in Injustice 2. we’ve got our first look at the first of many gear pieces for Hellboy.

Source: Injustice (Twitter) 

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Paladins OB 62 Patch Buffs Grohk, Nerfs Movement Abilities & More

  by   Joel Santana  
6:10 pm in News

Grohk players rejoice! As the Shaman of Paladins is finally receiving his long-awaited buffs with Paladins OB 62 patch that just went live on the PC platform.

This sees the loud-mouth healer of the realm receive a visual rework alongside changes to the base health of his healing totem, more ammo for his in-hand weapon and more. For the full details of balance changes for this patch, feel free to check out the details below:

Champions:

General

  • Stealth
    • Soft Reveal effect has been updated to improve visual clarity.
  • Items
    • Illuminate
      • Range increased from 15 to 20.
      • Ranks are now 20/40/60.

Androxus

  • Nether Step:
    • Range reduced from 35 to 25.

Ash

  • Legendary Cards
    • Battering Ram:
      • No longer grants CC Immunity.
    • Rally Here:
      • Now causes affected enemies to receive 30% more damage instead of nearby allies dealing 20% more damage.

Barik

  • Legendary Cards
    • Architectonic:
      • Fixed a bug that caused Architectonic’s projectiles to travel more slowly than intended.

Bomb King

  • Legendary Cards
    • Demolition:
      • Now also increases the blast radius of Grumpy Bomb by 30%.

Buck

  • Cards
    • Deep Breath:
      • Fixed a bug where this card was mitigating damage from Dragon Punch.
  • Legendary Cards
    • Bounce House:
      • Fixed a bug where Bounce House’s knockback would not be mitigated by Crowd Control Reduction.

Cassie

  • Legendary Cards
    • Impulse
      • Damage increased from 300 to 350.
    • Big Game
      • Max health damage increased from 5% to 10%.
  • Cards
    • Incitement
      • Cooldown reduced from 1/2/3/4 to .5/1/1.5/2s.
    • Blast Shower
      • Fixed a bug where this card had an internal cooldown at rank 4.

Drogoz

  • General
    • Fixed an issue with DZ-03 Draco skin where fire VFX would appear over targets screen
    • Fixed missing “Woohoo!” from DZ-03 Draco skin and corrected “Wait” line.
  • Thrust
    • Reduced Vertical Distance by 30%
  • Cards
    • Thrill of the Hunt
      • Cooldown reduction reduced from 25/50/75/100% to 15/30/45/60%

Evie

  • Soar
    • Flight speed reduced by 10%
  • Ice Storm (Ult)
    • Fixed a casting issue where the Ice Storm would be placed in the direction Evie was previously facing.

Fernando

  • Cards
    • Last Stand
      • Healing Threshold reduced from 60% to 50%.

Grohk

  • Lightning Staff
    • Ammo capacity increased from 75 to 100.
  • Shock Pulse
    • Damage increased from 125 to 150.
    • No longer slows.
  • Healing Totem
    • Health increased from 900 to 1500.
  • Cards
    • Monolith Totem
      • Health bonus increased from 100/200/300/400 to 250/500/750/1000

Jenos

  • Through Time and Space
    • Prefire reduced from 1.5s to 1.2s.

Kinessa

  • Sniper Rifle
    • Minimum accuracy increased from 85% to 90%.
    • Accuracy loss per shot decreased from 4% to 2%.

Lex

  • Legendary Cards
    • Death Hastens
      • Damage bonus reduced from 30% to 25%.
    • Discovery
      • Damage bonus increased from 20% to 30%.

Makoa

  • Base Health reduced from 4800 to 4500.
  • Legendary Cards
    • Pluck
      • Damage bonus reduced from 80% to 70%.
    • Leviathan
      • Health increased from 1500 to 1800.

Pip

  • Weightless
    • Now allows the use of all abilities during weightless.

Ruckus

  • Legendary Cards
    • Aerial Assault
      • Reduced vertical distance of Advance from 30 to 20.

Seris

  • Restore Soul
    • Range increased from 70 to 100.
  • Legendary Cards
    • Agony
      • Stun duration increased from 1s to 1.5s
    • Soul Collector
      • Now also increases weapon damage by 2% per stack.

Sha Lin

  • Cards
    • Run Like The Wind
      • Movement Speed reduced from 10/20/30/40% to 7/14/21/28%
  • Legendary Cards
    • Desert Shadow
      • Additional stealth time reduced from 3s to 2s.

Terminus

  • General
    • Fixed Terminus Ultimate meter from showing up on other players HUD.
    • Fixed Terminus bot pathing issues in Brightmarsh
  • Base Health reduced from 4900 to 4500.
  • Massacre Axe
    • Range increased by 25%
  • Power Siphon
    • Recharge rate reduced by 25%.
  • Reanimate (Ultimate)
    • Fixed screen shake from occurring on other players screens
  • Cards
    • Strength of Stone
      • Damage reduction per stack reduced from 1.5/3/4.5/6% to 1/2/3/4%

Willo

  • Flutter
    • Distance reduced by 10%.
  • Fae Flight
    • Flight speed reduced by 25%.

Ying

  • Dimensional Link
    • Postfire increased from 0.1s to 0.5s

Zhin

  • Inferno Blade
    • Projectile Speed increased from 240 to 300 for the first two hits.
  • Billow
    • Cooldown Increased from 12s to 15s.
  • Legendary Cards
    • Guillotine
      • Now grants Damage Immunity during Spite.

General Bug Fixes

  • Fixed third person view no longer functioning after spending over three minutes in Shooting Range
  • Fixed rarity glow missing from items gotten out of Radiant Chests.
  • Fixed rarity announcer call out for Rare and above in Radiant Chests.
  • Fixed bots not using their Ultimate voice lines
  • Addressed an issue where players have no health bar and does not show up on scoreboard. (Please let us know in the Paladins Bug Thread if issue persists)

Character balancing and general bug fixes aside, no patch would be complete without new customization items being introduced into the game, which sees the latest cosmetics items that will be available via a new chest have a world theme to them, as Hi-Rez Studios adds Russian and USA themed items to Paladins.

You can check out the content of the chest below:

  • Androxus – Accessory: Cangaceriro
  • Buck – Weapon: Comrade’s Shotgun
  • Evie – Weapon: Comrade’s Ice Staff
  • Fernando – Accessory: Old Glory Shield
  • Makoa – Weapon: Comrade’s Cannon
  • Tyra – Red Winter skin
  • Viktor – Accessory: Ushanka
  • Ying – Weapon – Comrade’s Mirror

In addition to a new chest becoming available with this patch and the introduction of Chibi sprays to the game, here’s the VIP exclusive items for this patch:

VIP

  • Exclusive Content:
    • Jenos
      • Weapon: Shatterstar (Legendary)
    • Grohk
      • Emote: Grohk Slide
    • Current Rotation: Code Green Viktor

As always, those on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms can expect this patch to go live sometime next week.

Source: Paladins

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Check Out the Complete Call of Duty: WWII Prestige Emblems List

  by   Alex Co  
5:09 pm in News

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While Call of Duty: WWII has been out for a few days now, there’s been a few server issues affecting the game that has prevented people from binging on the game. This meant that people who were rushing to reach Prestige were not able to do so.

Fret not, soldier! Thanks to the COD: WWII PC files (via Reddit user LackingAGoodName), we now have the complete COD WW2 Prestige emblems list! Check out the gallery below to scroll through Prestige 1 to Prestige Master! Call of Duty fans might be surprised to see that there’s no skulls of any kind in the entire Prestige list (spoilers!).

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Prestige 1

 

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Squad Free Weekend and 50% Discount Coming Up

  by   Mack Ashworth  
4:30 pm in News

A Squad free weekend and 50% discount is scheduled to begin on November 9 at 10 a.m. PT. Squad is only available on PC, and is accessible through the Steam store. 

Here’s a rundown of what the game involves:

Squad is a 50 vs 50 multiplayer first-person shooter that aims to capture combat realism through communication and teamplay, emphasizing both strong squad cohesion mechanics as well as larger scale coordination, tactics and planning. It features large open maps, vehicle-based combined arms gameplay, and player-constructed bases to create a heart-thumping, visceral gaming experience which mixes organized tactical multi-squad planning with split second decision-making in real-world scale firefights.

It may sound a little hardcore, and it is! However, since you’re probably one of the millions who have been playing PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, the intense combat found in Squad is likely something you’ll love. 

Do note that Squad is an Early Access title and may be a little buggy. With that said, it’s scheduled to fully launch by the end of this year, so there shouldn’t be too many issues.

I’ll be getting some squadmates together and giving it a go, for sure!

In other news, a Halo Wars 2 update has been released which adds PC and Xbox One crossplay support, this Star Wars Battlefront II video showcases all heroes in action, and the next World of Warcraft expansion has been revealed.

Source: Squad (Official Steam Page)

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Need for Speed Dev Defends Microtransactions, Says Making Games Is “More Expensive Than It’s Ever Been”

  by   Mack Ashworth  
3:30 pm in News

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Ghost Games’ executive producer Marcus Nilsson spoke about how microtransactions are a necessity. He believes that, with games costing more money to produce and retail prices remaining at $60 for the standard editions, developers need to find ways to make money elsewhere. 

It’s clear prices haven’t really gone up. That’s clear. I also know that producing games is more expensive than it has ever been. The game universe is changing in front of us now. We see more people playing fewer games for longer. Engagement is important. But how do we deliver longer experiences?

The bottom line is that it’s very hard to find this golden path that’s liked by everyone. We make games that are $60 and some might think that it’s worth $40. What’s the value in the package delivered? Something like GTA 5 and GTA Online versus The Last of Us, which you can play through in 10 hours. How do we value that? That’s probably a long discussion.

Nilsson then went on to explain how microtransactions work in Need for Speed Payback:

When you finish a race you get a card drop. There are three cards and you pick one of them and that’s randomized and you can equip that to the car, send it to garage, sell it for cash or recycle it.

There are also shipments in the game that the core of the economy. In a shipment you can have in-game cash, vanity items and part tokens, (which are a way to go for a specific part you want.) There are also premium shipments you can buy. The only difference are the vanity items. They are mostly time savers.

Nilsson certainly makes some interesting comments, and I can see how frustrating it must be to try and develop a game that both satisfies gamers, while ensuring enough money is made to hit targets.

What do you think of microtractions? Is there a “golden path” that pleases both parties? Let us know.

Need for Speed Payback is set to release on November 10, available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. 

In other Need for Speed Payback news, check out the game’s launch trailer, read up on the total file size for the install, and here’s the full list of songs you’ll be racing along to. 

Source: Rolling Stone

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F1 2017 Update Adds Xbox One X Support, Fixes Frustrating Bugs & More

  by   Mack Ashworth  
2:30 pm in News

A new F1 2017 update is rolling out to PS4, Xbox One and PC users. Patch 1.10 brings a number of improvements to the game, including Xbox One X support ahead of the system’s November 7 launch. 

Take a look at the patch notes below:

  • Added Xbox One X support. This includes 4K support, 60hz mirrors, upgraded car reflections, shadow filtering and texture filtering.
  • Safety Car – Fixed the falling too far back system so it will no longer give penalties incorrectly.
  • Safety Car – Lapped cars will no longer be able to overtake cars that have lapped them.
  • F1 2017 update 1.10 fixed a bug that meant players could be disqualified when someone behind them did a jump start and drove through them while ghosted.
  • Increased the terminal damage threshold from ~7m/s to 15m/s. (The terminal damage threshold is the speed below which you cannot terminally damage your car).
  • F1 2017 version 1.10 fixed a minor graphical issue on the Ray Ban sponsor on the Ferrari.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the delta to stop working during a virtual safety car period.
  • F1 2017 version 1.10 fixed a bug that could cause cars to become desynchronised during multiplayer sessions.
  • A red “disconnected” cross icon is now displayed next to the name of any player who has not sent network information recently to warn you that there is a connectivity issue.

That’s another game ready for Xbox One X! It’s also good to see some frustrating bugs get squashed with this update.

In other updates news, Halo Wars 2 now supports crossplay between PC and Xbox One players, a Madden 18 update prepares the game for Xbox One X while also tuning gameplay, and GT Sport has received a patch that includes ABS tuning and other car tweaks. 

Source: Codemasters (Official)

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PlayStation Trophies Now Earn You PSN Credits to Spend

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1:30 pm in News

PlayStation Trophies have been made a lot more exciting for Sony Rewards users, with Trophies turning into PSN credits. Earning 100 Silver Trophies nets users 100 points (worth $1), 25 Gold Trophies becomes 250 points (worth $2.50), and 10 Platinum Trophies add up to 1,000 points (worth $10.00). 

Sounds good, right? Well, there’s a couple of downsides. First, Sony Rewards is still only available to US players, and second, only Trophies earned after opting into this new “Trophy Pass” system count. 

Not great news for those living outside the US, or those who have already achieved a boatload of Platinum Trophies. On the other hand, it’s good to see the Sony Rewards scheme evolving to be more significant. Hopefully we’ll see it come to other countries soon!

Will you be focusing on earning Trophies now that they’re worth actual money (well, PSN credits!)? Or is this simply not worth caring about? Let us know in the comments below. 

Head here to check out Sony Rewards.

In other PlayStation news, these were the top five biggest PlayStation Paris Games Week 2017 reveals, check out these new official PS4 gaming glasses, and read how Microsoft accidentally advertised PlayStation Move instead of Kinect.

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Halo 2 Wars Update Adds Crossplay Support & Xbox One X Enhancements

  by   Mack Ashworth  
12:30 pm in News

A new Halo Wars 2 update has been deployed, and it brings some huge changes to the game! Crossplay is now possible between PC and Xbox One players in unranked matches. If you’re picking up an Xbox One X, you’ll be happy to hear that Halo Wars 2 now has some enhancements of its own. There’s a bunch of other changes, too, all detailed below.

Here’s the full list of Halo Wars 2 update patch notes:

NEW FEATURES

  • Added support for 4K Ultra HD & HDR gameplay on Xbox One X
  • Crossplay is here for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs!

– Crossplay will be supported for Campaign, Blitz Firefight, Terminus Firefight, Custom Games, and all UNRANKED Playlists
– All of the existing ranked playlists will remain platform-specific for the sake of fairness and parity
– For players who really want to see how console stacks up against PC, a new playlist called “Ranked 3v3 X War” will be added that will support crossplay.
– Crossplay will be rolled out in phases to make sure everything is working as intended and to give the team time to assess.When the update is released, the following will be enabled for crossplay:
– Campaign
– Blitz & Terminus Firefight
– Custom Games
– Unranked Playlists: 3v3 Deathmatch, Terminus Firefight
– Ranked Playlist: (NEW) “Ranked 3v3 X War”** Crossplay will be added to more playlists at a later date once everything is verified to be in good shape.

  • Arena support on Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs

– Halo Wars 2 now supports tournament play between members in the same club.
– Available tournament types at launch:
– 1v1 Deathmatch – Rift
– 1v1 Deathmatch – Bedrock
– 2v2 Deathmatch – Sentry
– 2v2 Deathmatch – Vault
– 3v3 Deathmatch – Ashes
– 3v3 Deathmatch – Fissures
– 2v2 Blitz
– 3v3 BlitzCORE SYSTEMS

  • Fixed various crashes, soft locks and desyncs
  • Improved disconnection handling
  • Fixed medals and progress not being restored from services
  • Fixed potential cause of lost progression

GAMEPLAY

  • Fixed mobile garrison units not ejecting garrisoned units
  • Fixed ODST units not capturing Power Nodes and Control Towers

CAMPAIGN

  • Fixed progression blocker in Manifestation caused by recycling a Mega Turret
  • Fixed temporarily invincible scripted Flood Infectors in Manifestation

FIREFIGHT

  • Fixed friendly fire towards the Nexus and Spires from player turrets and offensive leader powers
  • Fixed the Find Match tile in the Firefight menu
  • Fixed an issue where season leaderboards were not loading in the leaderboard data

COSMETIC

  • Fixed placeholder mission briefing video in Manifestation
  • Fixed Operation: Spearbreaker DLC placeholder achievement images
  • Fixed missing splash art from the ATN loading screens
  • Fixed missing Shield Barrier VFX in Firefight
  • Fixed missing flare VFX for Lotus Mines in Firefight
  • Fixed missing supplies glow VFX
  • Fixed flickering Barriers during deployment
  • Fixed premature Colossus deployment animation in Not On My Watch
  • Fixed inconsistent camera boundary on mini-map in Gatecrashers

PC ONLY

  • Restored ability to rebind the Cancel command
  • Fixed default Push to Talk key (‘\’) not functioning until rebound

* Balance updates are being worked on and will be forthcoming in a separate server-side update at a little later date. Stay tuned for more details!

There you have it! Bringing PC and Xbox One players together, and adding some cool new 4K and HDR compatibility for early Xbox One X adopters. The other changes are certainly welcome, too!

In other Xbox One X news, Activision is remaining tight-lipped about Destiny 2 enhancements, take a look at what’s included in the retail box, and here’s our list of the top five Xbox One X enhanced games to play at launch. 

Source: Halo Waypoint (Official)

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Destiny 2 Xbox One X Enhancements Still Unconfirmed, Activision Remains Tight-Lipped

  by   Mack Ashworth  
11:27 am in Hardware

Despite being included in the Xbox One X reviewer’s pack, which contains the system and eighteen games, Destiny 2‘s Xbox One X “enhancements” — if it actually has any — have yet to be confirmed. 

The game is expected to be enhanced for Xbox One X, in a similar way to the game’s boost in resolution on PS4 Pro, but Activision is remaining silent. 

When DualShockers asked about possible Xbox One X features, Activision responded with: “We haven’t made any announcements about Xbox One X.”

One thing that has been confirmed, by Bungie dev Mark Noseworth, is the frame-rate of 30fps. He tweeted this out back in June:

There’s a lot of secrecy surrounding the Destiny 2 Xbox One X experience. The cynical part of me wonders if this has anything to do with the game’s partnership with PlayStation… 

The launch of Xbox One X is right around the corner, with the system set to release worldwide on November 7. We won’t have to wait long to see how Destiny 2 runs on the new most powerful console!

In other Destiny 2 news, the Curse of Osiris expansion got a new trailer and release date, the upcoming expansion will also increase the level cap, and the Destiny 2 Raid was beaten by a clan of deaf gamers. 

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Call of Duty: WWII Down on PS4 Again, Gives Error Code #103295 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
7:58 am in News

Update #2: 

The Activision Support Twitter account has given an update on the situation and has said that servers for “all” Call of Duty games have recovered.

We intentionally waited an hour or two before updating the post to make sure the COD: WWII server issues are really sorted out. Once it goes down again (hopefully not), we’ll be sure to let people know.

Update #1:

After numerous tries, it seems it puts players on queue, but after waiting it out, the connection dropped again, and this time showing error code #36988.  We’ll update the post again once more info is known.

Original Story:

After posting that the Call of Duty: WWII PlayStation 4 servers seem to be back up (roughly around 18 hours ago), it seems the COD: WWII PS4 servers are down yet again today. Logging in will get you error code #103295 and the usual “The Call of Duty:WWII service is not available at this time. Please try again later or visit http://www.callofduty.com/wwii/status for updates” message. The official Activision online services page states that all platforms are “online” right now.

The official Activision Support Twitter has not acknowledge the downtime yet, nor has Sledgehammer Games’ account. But once they do, we’ll make sure to update the post. Let’s hope that a hotfix or title update rolls out soon to fix the server issues, matchmaking problems, and of course, the end-of-match glitch that puts players in an endless loading screen.

While you’re waiting for the servers to go back up, do check out our beginner’s guide for some handy tips. If you’ve experienced a rank reset of some sort, don’t fret, Sledgehammer has identified the problem, so it should be sorted soon (if not already). Finally, it seems the Call of Duty: WWII version we’re playing now is the one from the beta! Don’t believe us? Here’s proof!

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Call of Duty: WWII Rank Reset Issue Identified and Fixed by Sledgehammer Games, “Solo HQ” Part of Maintenance

  by   Alex Co  
November 4, 2017 9:34 pm in News

Safe to say, it’s been a rocky launch so far for Call of Duty: WWII, what with servers for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both impacted, glitched end-of-match screens and so on. Another issue some players might have seen or have experienced is seeing their nultiplayer rank reset, which will dishearten any Call of Duty fan.

Fortunately, Sledegehammer Games has found the issue and has rolled out a server-side fix. Over on Twitter, an announcement was made by the studio that they’ve “identified and resolved” the ranked reset issue.

In case you couldn’t see the tweets, it reads:

We’ve identified and resolved the ranked reset issue that some have encountered. We’ll be restarting servers with the fix shortly. (1 of 2)

If your rank has been impacted, please contact for help. (2 of 2)

This is definitely good news since it’s never fun to lose in-game progress and have to do them all over again.

Continuing with COD: WWII, some players might have noticed that they’re the only player in Headquarters. Fret not! This is intentional as “Solo HQ” is done to improve the online experience. The silver lining is, you can invite your friends to your HQ. 

Let’s hope these issues are resolved very soon, and maybe then we can expect Sledgehammer to roll out the beta changes that was promised to us in the final game that aren’t there for some reason.

If you’ve experienced a Call of Duty: WWII issue that isn’t know yet, let us know in the comments below so we can check it out.

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Monster Hunter World Video Blowout Features Armor Sets, Weapons and More

  by   Alex Co  
7:33 pm in News

While Capcom’s Monster Hunter World isn’t set for release until January 26, 2018, a lot of Monster Hunter World info has made its way online. In the videos below, YouTuber Arrekz Gaming features the Monster Hunter World weapons, armor sets, and even a new monster!

Check out the videos below to see what the game is all about since a lot of gamers don’t know a lot about Monster Hunter aside from the games released in Japan.

Monster Hunter World Armor Sets:

Monster Hunter World Weapons:

Monster Hunter World New Monster “Tobi Kadachi:”

Monster Hunter World is an action-RPG that has the player (you) fighting monsters (duh), and is the fifth main entry in the franchise. Those who like gameplay from Blizzard’s Diablo or just want a deep, co-op action game, go give the videos a watch. 

Monster Hunter World is set for release this January 26 on the PS4 and Xbox One, with the PC version release date yet to be confirmed.

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Report: Call of Duty: WWII Changes Promised From the Beta Aren’t in the Final Game

  by   Alex Co  
6:15 pm in News

If you’ve played the Call of Duty: WWII beta extensively, then you might have remembered a few things Sledgehammer Games promised would be fixed in the final game based on player feedback. Stuff like Domination kills counting as 100 for score instead of 50, ADS (aim down sights) time being faster and more.

Now, if you’ve played the game now, which is the “final” version (not counting game updates), then you might have noticed some of the promised changes from the beta aren’t in the retail release. Domination kills still count as 50, post-game loading screens are still insanely long (which is better than being stuck in the dreaded lobby glitch) and lots more. 

YouTuber Birdman even made a video about it where he talks about the non-changes. The significant ones that prove as “evidence” of this is the Domination score for kills, and TDM (team deathmatch) score limit still at 75, even when it was changed to 100 in the second phase of the beta.

Given our own hands-on of the multiplayer so far, we have to agree. There’s a lot of stuff in the beta that was supposed to be fixed, but is still in the game today. Sledgehammer Games has not issued any statement what’s the cause of this, but if they do, we’ll be sure to update players ASAP.

Having said all this, don’t be surprised if a patch rolls out very soon to implement the promised beta changes, and (hopefully) to fix the nagging server and technical issues players are experiencing right now.

If you notice any changes that should be in the game right now that was supposed to be fixed, let us know in the comments. 

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PS Plus Subscription Sale for 1 Year Happening Now on Amazon!

  by   Alex Co  
5:30 pm in News

With MP1st being a multiplayer-centric site, and consoles now gating almost every multiplayer game with subscription fees, it’s understandable that a lot of people are looking for discounts. Well, thankfully, online retailer giant Amazon has one running right now! There’s a PS Plus subscription sale for one year all for just $39.99 and it’s with digital delivery — which means you’ll get it right away in your email!

You can check it out here, and unfortunately, it’s for North American PS Plus members only. In case you’re wondering, yes, you can stack your existing PS Plus membership with another one, so stock up on this if you want since I doubt it’ll last long.

There’s more sales that can be had before the weekend’s done as well. Make sure to check out this Humble Bundle sale happening right now. The “double discount” sale on PSN is still on-going too. Finally, here’s the list of PS+ games coming to gamers for free this month.

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EA UFC 3 Beta Announced, Goes Live on November 27

  by   Joel Santana  
4:50 pm in News

With the recent news of UFC 3 coming to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms on February 2, 2018. It appears that EA is not finished yet with news regarding their upcoming MMA title.

Not only did UFC 3 receive a full reveal, which saw the title receive a trailer showcasing in-game footage and the reveal of the cover star of the game, The Notorious, Connor McGregor. But EA has also officially announced the game will be having a beta! What’s more, you can even sign-up for starting now by clicking this link.

Those who are interested in the beta and wondering what content will be available once it goes live November 27, here’s what you’ll be able to experience:

  • Classic game modes such as Quick Fight and Fight now.
  • Revamped practice mode that allows you to record inputs for the CPU, allowing you to practice your offense and defense.
  • UFC Ultimate Team.

Those who do get accepted to the beta, act quick. As the beta is expected to wrap up on December 1.

For more information regarding UFC 3 feel free to read our coverage of the game that features details of the Champion Edition of the game. That nets you three days early access to the full game, 20 Premium Packs and more.

Source: EA Sports

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