While Black Myth Wukong hasn’t been out for more than a week, the action game has already proven to be one of the top-selling games on Steam of all-time. Not only that, but apparently, the game has already turned a profit on its first day of release, too.
This was revealed by Niko Partners Director of Research & Insights Daniel Ahmad, where it was also mentioned that Black Myth Wukong has already earned more than $450 million in gross revenue over its first three days of release. For those unaware, gross revenue is the total amount of money a business generates from sales and other sources without considering any expenses. Even if that’s the case, that’s still very impressive.
Another bit that makes Black Myth Wukong even more appealing to Chinese gamers is that it’s priced at $38 locally versus the $60 it would cost in the US (for Steam). Of course, given the game is based on one of the most famous Chinese stories of all-time, it was going to sell out either way, but being able to buy it cheaper most definitely helped kick sales up a notch.
The latest press release from GameScience announced that Black Myth Wukong has already sold 10 million units worldwide, and managed to hit three million concurrent players across both PS5 and PC! Imagine if the title was already released the same day on Xbox? That would surely hike it up a bit more.
While our review of Black Myth Wukong on PS5 is still currently in process (hey! It’s a big game!), most reviews for the game have been favorable.
Even if it’s a weekend, that hasn’t stopped BioWare from releasing an in-depth look at combat in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. For today, we’re treated to a combat overview of the Warrior class and what it can do in engagements, and more.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Warrior Combat Overview:
By choosing Warrior, the fighting style revolves around close range combat and defense. Skills, Traits, Runes, and Abilities are customizable to best suit that type of playstyle. The loadout will have slots for Abilities, accessed from the Ability Wheel. Picking which Abilities from the many in the arsenal to bring into battle is a strategic choice made for each encounter, and they can be swapped out anytime, except during combat. For some added depth, there are up to three equipable Runes. Runes provide a variety of control, utility, or additional damage to synergize with your build. While in combat, all three Runes can be cycled through and activated.
Warrior Rook Specialization Areas:
Reaper – Become night’s blade. Steal life and risk death to gain incredible, unnatural abilities
Slayer – Leap into the fray. Wield massive, punishing weapons while rushing enemies to deal devastating blows.
Champion – Be the shield. Shrug off damage while summoning righteous fire down on enemies.
Rogue Rook Specialization Areas:
Duelist – Draw your steel. Parry and dodge past enemies to gain strength with every strike.
Saboteur – Set the stage. Deploy explosives and turrets that devastate enemies, then pick them off with arrows.
Veil Ranger – Hunt the enemy. Snipe enemies from afar using artifacts that charge arrows with dangerous, powerful magic.
Mage Rook Specialization Areas:
Death Caller – Embrace the dark. Drain life from enemies and cast spells that writhe with the essence of death itself
Evoker – Call the void. Freeze enemies in their tracks, then summon the deepest cold to tear them apart.
Spellblade – Be the storm. Channel potent spells for close-quarters combat infused with lightning’s wrath.
Combat Basics
Now let’s talk about the foundations of the combat system. The four core moves that all three classes share include jump, dodge, light attack, and heavy attack, which can all be chained together. Rook can dodge at any time, even mid-attack, which adds fluidity to the combat. Is taking damage or dealing it better at that moment? Light attacks do quick damage and build small amounts of stagger; heavier attacks are slower and build more stagger to your opponent. Once enough stagger is built, the enemy will be rendered more vulnerable to all incoming damage and allows Rook to perform a takedown.
Each of these attacks (light and heavy) can be charged by holding down the button to deliver a more potent version of the strike. For example, a heavy attack can be charged while using a staff to unleash a magical wave of destructive energy. Attacks can also be triggered while sprinting and/or jumping to add depth and fluidity to combat.
In addition, each class has ranged attacks, blocks (or parries, if timed properly with the right weapon set), and the ability to control Companions’ combat strategy. Each Class also has two distinct weapon sets, which can be swapped seamlessly in the heat of battle. This drastically changes the available move-sets and strategies.
Heavy attacks remove Armor Barrier (denoted by a yellow bar) faster, and ranged attacks remove Shield Barrier (denoted by a blue bar) faster. There is also the Stagger meter (denoted by a lavender bar) which builds as hits are landed against an enemy. Stagger creates opportunities for bonus damage and special Takedowns.
The Ability Wheel pauses the fight for more precise control over Rook’s own abilities and those of their Companions, and where those tactical RPG elements come into play. Players can use the Ability Wheel to assign Companions to attack specific enemies, individually or together. Abilities can also be bound shortcut keys to keep the action flow going, instead of always bringing up the Ability Wheel. Vulnerabilities and resistances of enemies can also be seen while targeting enemies in the Ability Wheel. For example, Darkspawn are weak to fire damage.
Buffs, Debuffs & Crowd Control
Some Abilities apply buffs or debuffs to help you in the fight. For example, Davrin has the Heroic Strike Ability which applies the Overwhelmed debuff to enemies. This will increase the enemies’ Stagger and make it easier for Rook to perform a Takedown. There are also Area of Effect Abilities to help the party defeat large groups of enemies. Controlling the field of battle is a key consideration in Dragon Age: The Veilguard. Players will need to consider which buffs/debuffs or crowd control Abilities will work best for each situation.
Abilities require Class Resources (Mana, Momentum & Rage) to be able to use. Each class primarily builds up their Class Resource by dealing damage with basic attacks. In addition, each class has a secondary way to build their Class Resource – Warriors build Rage by taking and dealing damage, Rogues build Momentum by dodging attacks and parrying successfully, and Mages regain Mana passively over time.
Warriors who go into battle with a sword-and-shield build, will have access to the Shield Throw Volley. By landing a Heavy Attack on a Shield Throw return, the shield will ricochet, taking out multiple enemies. This sequence can repeat up to three times, causing a devastating ring of damage around Rook. This attack works well against swarms as well as distant adversaries. Other ways to manage distant enemies lean into Companion abilities, such as Davrin’s Death from Above to send Assan, his griffon, to attack enemies. Warriors also have the Grappling Spear Ability to pull enemies close for an easier victory. With these tools, attacks can be chosen based on the type of enemy and the situation to dispatch foes in the most optimal way, especially on higher difficulties.
Primers, Detonators, & Ultimates
Many Abilities include some type of coordinating effect and serve as either a Primer or a Detonator that can result in devastating combo attacks when properly executed with the Companions. These Ability combos can be set up in the Ability Wheel.
Finally, you have your most powerful attack: Rook’s Class Ultimate Ability. Doing damage to enemies increases your Ultimate Meter. The Ultimate Meter won’t fully fill during smaller skirmishes, because they are designed to decimate a significant swath of the battlefield or the toughest bosses.
All of these options combine together to create a rich combat experience that is highly customizable. The entire Skill Tree is also fully refundable, and Skill Points can be redistributed. We encourage you to try out multiple builds, use different Abilities for each mission, and change up the Companions you bring into battle.
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According to BioWare, we will be getting the same treatment for the other classes, so stay tuned for the combat overview on the Rogue and the Mage.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to release this Oct. 31 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, and you can check out the pre-order bonus and different editions that will be available here.
For those that played the original Silent Hill 2 back in 2001, you might be wondering what the upcoming remake has to offer aside from updated visuals. Konami and developer Bloober Team have not only confirmed changes are in store for some of the game’s mechanics, but we know now that even all the enemies have been placed in new locations as well.
This was revealed by Silent Hill series Lead Producer Motoi Okamoto in the latest issue of PLAY magazine (issue 44) which had a special blowout on Silent Hill 2. According to Okamoto, “As for the creatures, we have some minor updates. We have also replaced and remapped all the enemies from where they were placed in the original so everyone can have a fresh take on combat.”
In the same issue, Silent Hill long-time composer Akira Yamaoka talked about the music, and how “all of the tracks have been reworked from the ground up.” To add, there’s nine hours of music in the game in total, and Yamaoka states, “we want to make sure everyone has a fresh experience.”
If it looks like Bloober Team and Konami are pulling out all the stops in making sure the Silent Hill 2 remake is a sure-fire hit, it’s because Konami has a point to prove with it.
Okamoto says that they are aiming to prove to gamers that they (Konami) are capable of delivering a high-quality Silent Hill game, and how the company is serious about renewing the franchise. “We fully understand that Silent hill 2 holds a special place in many people’s hearts as being memorable and as a masterpiece” Okamoto-san also adds, “So by introducing the remake of this game as the very first major title, we wanted to [demonstrate] to all of our players, all the fans, that Konami is serious about {renewing} the series, and that we are capable of delivering a high-quality Silent Hill game.”
With what we’ve seen so far, Konami and Bloober Team seem to be on the right track. Aside from new enemy placements, players can expect new puzzles, a new dodge button and more areas to explore as well, which is something we summarized here.
Silent Hill 2 is set for release on PS5 and PC this October 8.
It’s official! PQube and Octeto Studios’ upcoming “Golden Era RPG” homage title, Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire, is coming to PC and Consoles this October! To celebrate, the studio has released a brand-new trailer, along with a surprise demo drop for PC players.
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire Release Date Trailer
While the release date is just a little over a month away, PC players can now try it a tad earlier, as a demo is now available via Steam. It definitely looks like it’s worth a try, and it’s clear from the trailer that there’s plenty of inspiration taken from classic RPGs, so for those wanting a taste of the glory days, this might just be the perfect modern title to do so.
Sky Oceans: Wings For Hire will be released on October 10 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch.
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Following Omeda Studios’ rollout of Predecessor v.10, the studio has released a new hotfix today. Console gamers will see this as Predecessor update 1.39, which is also available for current-gen versions as update 1.039. Expect a fix for code redemption, crashing fixes and a few more.
Predecessor Hotfix for August 23 Patch Notes:
Hotfix V1.0.1 (23/08/24)
Fixed an incorrect description being displayed when not banning a Hero in the Selection Phase.
Removed an erroneous debug object that was sometimes present while viewing replays.
Fixed a crash that could sometimes occur once a match ends on Xbox.
Re-enabled Code Redemption
That seems to be it. Of course, we’re expecting more patches to be released soon that will usher in balance changes, bug fixes and new content. Once those are available, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Roblox new update 1.47 is out now on consoles, and this is alongside patch #639 out on all platforms. This doesn’t seem to be a major update though once with fixes implemented. Read on for that and the issues the dev team is currently looking into below.
Roblox New Update 1.47 for Version 639 Patch Notes:
IMPROVEMENTS:
Pending:
Adds tolerance flag to support other uses of OverlapParams.
Destiny‘s Trials of Osiris weekly PvP mode has returned this Friday with a new map and rewards. If you’re wondering about the current rotation, we’ve got you covered: MP1st’s new Destiny 2Trials of Osiris rewards and map this week August 23, 2024post lists down all that information in full below.
New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week August 23, 2024:
Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming
Win individual rounds within each match to gain Trials reputation. The amount of reputation you gain increases with each round you’ve won on your card. Earn enough reputation, and you’ll be able to claim a Trials Engram from Saint-14! This engram can be focused into any currently available trials loot you have previously obtained, or it can be taken to Master Rahool for a random Trials drop. Your reputation increases after every match completion, based on the number of round-wins on your card, regardless of the result of that match itself (win or lose, 0-5 or 5-4).
Once you have gone Flawless, keep playing! Every win you achieve while at the 7-win level, even if you lose your Flawless, has a chance to drop bonus Trials Engrams, adept weapons, prisms, and even Ascendant Shards. There is no penalty for losing once you’ve made it to the Lighthouse!
When you’re done, you can cash in your 7-win passage for one additional adept drop, granted you have gone Flawless that week. This resets your card so you can start anew.
Passages
Name
Perk
Cost
Passage of Persistence
Reaching seven wins rewards the weekly Adept weapon. When you are not in a full fireteam, losses following a win remove the win from the card. Reaching seven wins without losing a match grants access to the Lighthouse.
1500 Glimmer
Passage of Ferocity
Your third match win grants a bonus win.
1500 Glimmer
Passage of Mercy
Forgives one loss per run. Forgives a second loss if you have not yet been flawless this week.
Xur has returned to Destiny this Friday with a fresh set of Exotics, Engrams, and Legendary gear, all on sale only in exchange for Legendary Shards. For those seeking the eccentric merchant’s wares, MP1st’s new Destiny 2 Xur location today August 23, 2024 post lists both his location and full inventory until the next Weekly Reset.
New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today August 23, 2024 (And What Xur Is Selling):
Xûr, Agent of the Nine
A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.
Location:
Bazaar, Tower, The Last City
SGA: Check Xûr’sthreeinventories online to ensure he is offering items at the lowest prices!
Complete Vanguard or Exotic playlist activities, or win matches in Crucible or Gambit. Extra progress is awarded for more challenging activities and for succeeding with clanmates.
Currencies & Engrams
Name
Description
Cost
Other
Name
Description
Fighting Lion Catalyst
When upgraded to a Masterwork, this weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks.
Trinity Ghoul Catalyst
Upgrades this weapon to a Masterwork. Once upgraded, the weapon will obtain enhanced capabilities, such as increased stats and/or additional perks. Defeat targets using this weapon to unlock this upgrade.
Stoicism
This item comes with randomized perks.
Exotic Engram
An engram with a predestined outcome. Contains a new Exotic if any of the possible rewards remain to be collected.
Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is an eccentric merchant who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr offers Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards as payment.
TL;DR: He’s the Santa Claus of Destiny and every weekend is Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.
When does Xûr visit?
Xûr visits every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is reportedly selling out rapidly across China, fueled by the successful release of Black Myth: Wukong. The highly anticipated action RPG, based on Chinese mythology, has caused a surge in demand for the console, with reports of widespread stock shortages.
According to Daniel Camilo, retailers at Huaqiangbei in Shenzhen are struggling to keep up with the demand. The console, which was once readily available, is now being sold at inflated prices by scalpers, with the price increasing from 2,000 yuan to as high as 4,000 yuan in some instances.
A local stall owner said (translated from Chinese to English via Google Translate:
Black Myth: Wukong fire up, the basic spot has been swept away, and now the whole Huaqiang North should not have PS5 spot, even if there is, the price you certainly can not afford.
The Gentlebros. have released Cat Quest 3 update 1.04 on last-gen (PS5 version 1.001.007), which is for developer version 1.1.7. This brings a short list of fixes to the cat-inspired RPG, with the changes listed below.
Fixes issue where player may get stuck in combat mode if changing scene after certain attacks are used on enemies.
Fixes issue where full screen text can get cut off in certain languages.
That’s about it when it comes to fixes, and so far, If you haven’t played the feline-powered RPG, go check out our review here where we state, “Cat Quest 3 is a game that won’t break any new ground, shake up the industry, or earn GOTY awards. But it’s such a charming, quirky, enjoyable good time that anyone who knows what to expect will simply love it to bits. ”
Once you’re done with that, we also have an interview with The Gentlebros. about Cat Quest 3, the future of the franchise and more. Once another patch for the game is pushed out, we’ll let our readers know.
While it’s expected Black Myth Wukong would be a breakout game for China-based developer GameScience, I gather no one could have predicted this, as the Black Myth Wukong sales have already hit 10 million copies sold across all platforms in just three days!
The announcement was made by the official Black Myth Wukong Twitter account where the studio also revealed that the action game managed to amass three million concurrent players across PS5 and PC!
Black Myth: Wukong has sold 10 million copies across all platforms.
(Data as of 21:00 Beijing time, August 23, 2024)
Our review of Black Myth Wukong for the PS5 will be hitting the site in the coming future but in the meantime, let’s all be happy that a new AAA IP has garnered this much success. We here at MP1st give a hearty congratulations for the GameScience people.
Following the super successful Marvel Rivals closed beta, one would assume that we’d get an open beta to really test the servers and whatnot, right? Well, we didn’t get any announcement like that at gamescom, and it seems we won’t be getting one at all, as the devs have confirmed that there is no Marvel Rivals beta (closed or open) “planned for now” as the studio is fully focused on gamescom.
This was revealed as part of the official Q&A conducted in the game’s official Discord channel (which you can watch in full here), though the devs didn’t exactly say there won’t be another beta until the game’s December release.
That said, I fully expect another beta to be available before launch. It’s not insider info or anything of the sort, but just common sense. NetEase will surely want to test the server capacity at (almost) full blast, and what better way to do it than with an open beta, right? That should also help with the game’s marketing and hype as well.
The question is: when? Chances are, it’ll happen before launch, and if I were to wager a guess, sometime in September or October would be the best timeframe for it, as the devs will then have enough time to make any changes before the December launch. Of course, if you’ve played the closed beta, you’ll know that the game is essentially feature-complete save a few stuff. Speaking of which, go read our closed beta review here to see why we’re super hyped to be playing the game again.
While we didn’t get another beta announcement at gamescom, we did get the game’s release date which is set for December 8, and alongside that, a good look at Captain America and the Winter Soldier in action as well.
Those looking forward to the remake of Silent Hill 2, we have some good news for you! Developer Bloober Team has confirmed that the Silent Hill 2 remake length to complete is around 16-18 hours long, and that number hikes up even more if you factor in the secrets and the game’s different endings.
This was confirmed by the horror game’s Creative Director and Lead Designer Mateusz Lenart over on Twitter in answering fans.
Lenart adds that for completionists, it will take 20 hours and that’s not even counting the game’s different endings, which he even hinted at with the emojis (no spoilers, please).
If you like to spent your time searching for everything that we put into the game and things we’ve hidden for you, it will take you more than 20h for sure 👀! I’m not couting the new game plus and all endings of course. I’m curious how fast will you get all of them👽🐕🚸💧🕯👱♀️…
Speaking of endings, Lenart confirms that ALL the endings from the original are in the remake (if the emojis didn’t confirm it for you), which should please fans a lot.
All classic endings have been confirmed to be in the remake 🙂
In terms of changes to gameplay and design, Lenart talks about it as well, with one of the specifics being the game’s first save point, and how they changed its placement.
The beginning of the game was especially important to us during production. We wanted to capture that unique atmosphere from the original and the symbolic feeling of stepping into another world. 🌫️
This is the place where, for the first time in the game, the player can save… https://t.co/x9FfTxkVWR
Here’s Lenart’s tweet in full regarding that topic:
The beginning of the game was especially important to us during production. We wanted to capture that unique atmosphere from the original and the symbolic feeling of stepping into another world. 🌫️
This is the place where, for the first time in the game, the player can save their progress. Using a well and a mysterious red square🟥in which James sees his reflection is one of those ideas that shows that Silent Hill 2 is a unique game. James reacts by saying, “Ugh! It’s like…someone’s…groping around my skull,” and as a player, you immediately feel uncertain about your actions. 😱
Now, for those who noticed the placement of the save point got changed, here’s Lenart’s explanation about it and why they changed it:
It serves as a save point tutorial in that case. We’ve tested the version you are talking about of course and it didn’t work well unfortunatelly. We needed to make this change to unify the save spots mechanic in the game for the player to understand what is happening 🙂
Lenart isn’t done there, as one fan points out a change in the remake they noticed to which Lenart explains how they need to make decisions between realism and fluidity.
Its a good example of one of those game developers battles between realism and fluidity of the game. We need to make such decisions sometimes sacrificing realism to not stop the player/change the shape of the movement too much 🙂
If that’s not enough info for you, we have a round up of the new additions Bloober Team has made, which includes a dodge button, new puzzles and more! Head on over here for more info.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game update 1.014 is now live, and this is for patch 1.4.0 that adds a new map, a rebutton mapping feature, improvements and of course, new cosmetics. Check out everything new and the fixes included in this title update down below.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game Update 1.014 Patch Notes:
NEW Map – Waterfront Pier
Nothing quite says Summer like taking a trip down to Waterfront Pier! Built for fun in the sun with all the classic boardwalk thrills, this multilevel beachside destination brings joy to all who visit. Take in the breathtaking sights and smells of a Klown invasion pushed to this seaside paradise!
NEW DLC – Fatso
The beloved, rotund brother of Chubby, Fatso makes short work of invasions so he can get back to feasting on human delicacies. Fatso is a special character skin for the Tank Klown Type and is only cosmetic.
NEW Unlockable Cosmetics for ALL Klowns
46 NEW Klown tints are now unlockable on your way up through level 150
Button Remapping Is Now Available
Button remapping is now available for players under the new CONTROLS section under the Settings menu.
Customize your controller and keyboard/mouse inputs with your personal preferences so you can improve your skills as both Humans and Klowns!
Changes and Improvements
Humans
Made several adjustments and fixes to the Strength stat to accurately reflect what is displayed under the archetypes stats
Bots will now fill-in for Human players that have left during the match
Bots that replace a Human player will keep that players inventory
Bots that replace a Human player will drop any Escape Items they are carrying upon filling in
Players that fill-in for Bots will take over that Bot’s inventory
Addressed and adjusted hit detection on various weapons and thrown items against Klowns
Improved Human spawn placement after escaping cocoons
Added controller vibration while:
Being cottonized
Interacting with Doors and Windows
Using any consumable item
Entering or exiting Hiding Spots
Throwing items
Picking up weapons
Swapping weapons
Charging weapons
Failing QTEs
Klowns
Made adjustments and fixes to the Strength stat
The Klown Jump map will now show and mark Human escape routes discovered by any Klown team member
Increased movement speed for Tank Klown type
Adjusted and polished animations while holding the Mallet
Adjusted and added SFX when hitting Humans with the:
Pentashot
Lazerbeamer
Added controller vibration while:
Taking damage from firearms
Weapons are overheated
Swinging the Klown mallet
Throwing cocoons
Performing Klown Tricks
Swapping weapons
Charging melee weapons
Shooting ranged weapons
Bug Fixes
General
Various crash fixes
Addressed an issue that was causing lobbies to have more than 7 Humans or 3 Klowns in a game
Fixed various issues where players could be placed on the opposing team after joining on a friend’s matchmaking lobby
Fixed an issue where players could get stuck in certain areas of Top Of The World
Fixed an issue where players’ feet and items could clip through the ground in certain areas of The Suburbs
Fixed an issue where the Push To Talk button would not work properly on Steam Deck
Fixed an issue where certain UI elements in the settings menu were not displaying properly after being interacted with
Humans
Fixed an exploit where players were able to duplicate certain items
Fixed an issue where a Human’s camera could become stuck after holding the Portal escape open and letting 3 other players escape
Fixed an issue where the Human team maximum would be reduced from 7 players to 6 players if a dead or escaped Human left the match
Fixed an issue where after picking up an item from a container, the item could briefly re-appear in the container
Fixed an issue where melee attacks would sometimes not register when attacking a Lackey in the process of grabbing another player
Fixed an issue where using a weapon to escape from a Lackey’s grab could cause the Lackey’s stunned animation to play briefly before their dying animation
Fixed an issue where dropping the First Aid Kit could cause it to partially clip through objects
Fixed an issue where a Human’s character would remain in the pre-match lobby even after that player left the lobby
Fixed an issue where the Noise Meter would continually pulse after throwing a lit Flare
Fixed an issue where placeholder text was appearing when selecting the Curly Hair cosmetic
Klowns
Fixed an issue where Klowns could not be stunned while under the effect of the Pizza Box Trick transformation
Fixed an issue where if a Human was downed, then got up while a Klown was attempting to Klowntality them, the Human could no longer be Klowntalitied for the duration of the match
Fixed an issue where the Block Knocker Klowntality would not properly decapitate the Human
Fixed an issue where the Klown Jump landing reticle would become stuck if the Klown was standing in certain areas of Top Of The World
Fixed an issue where the map’s skybox could appear discolored for the player if their previous match ended while they had their Klown Jump map open
Fixed an issue where cocoons could not be hooked onto a Lackey Generator if the Klown attempted to hook up the cocoon while looking away from the Lackey Generator
Fixed an issue where Lackey Generator slots could become blocked if Klowns attempted to hook and throw a cocoon at the same time
Fixed an issue where Klowns could throw cocoons while attempting to hook them
Fixed an issue where the Balloon Dog walking animation would appear incorrectly when detecting a Humans in the process of hiding and downed humans
Fixed an issue where if a Klown left the game while using the Pizza Box Trick, their weapon models would remain in the air
Fixed an issue where the end of the Charged Gobstopper Flail attack animation could play twice
Fixed an issue where if a Klown left the game while being stunned, the stun SFX would persist
Fixed an issue where if a Human left the match while in a Hiding Spot, the Empty Hiding Spot indicator would no longer appear after searching the Hiding Spot
Fixed an issue where the Strength stat for the Tracker and Brawler Klown types were displaying the same value in the Customization menu
Fixed an issue where Impy’s tail could clip through the floor
Fixed an issue where Fluxo’s forearm would disappear when equipping the Boxing Gloves
Fixed an issue where Gutso’s hands could clip through the Boxing Gloves when equipped
While we’re not getting a sequel to The Callisto Protocol, that doesn’t mean the IP itself is dead, as another game set in its universe has been announced as Striking Distance Studios’s new game titled “Redacted.”
According to the press release, Redacted is a sci-fi roguelike dungeon crawler that’s set in The Callisto Protocol universe.It’s a vastly different game from The Callisto Protocol, and a lot smaller in scope as well. Check out the reveal trailer where we see gameplay of the upcoming title as well.
Here’s the info straight from the press release.
[REDACTED] takes you deep into Black Iron Prison, a high-tech correctional facility on Jupiter’s icy moon, Callisto. Inmates are infected and mutating, security systems are indiscriminate, and other survivors are trying to escape by any means necessary. And though you’re just a modest security guard with one job – make it to the last escape pod alive – you’ll have an arsenal of weapons, suits, skills, experiments, and more to help you get out of Black Iron Prison alive. This game is all about fighting, dying, dying again, dying some more, and adapting, taking the classic roguelike formula and cranking it to eleven. The greatest hits are all there, like unlimited replayability, strategic build metas, progression through death, powerful upgrades, and speed running challenges, and (just in case you missed it) dying. Don’t worry though, because we’ve thrown in a few new ideas to ensure each run hits a little different.
ACCESSIBLE ACTION: Black Iron Prison is your playground. Arm yourself with a mix of guns, melee weapons, skills, and upgrades. The game is intuitive to play, but mastering it is another story. Battle through waves of monstrosities to reach that last escape pod, feeling the rush of survival and the sting of every death.
RIVALS: Black Iron Prison’s infected inmates and monsters are bad enough, but it’s the other survivors trying to escape you need to watch out for. They are gunning for the last escape pod and can be a right pain in the *** as they throw unexpected challenges in your path or attempt to take you out head-on.
FIGHT YOUR LAST CORPSE: Let’s face it, you’re going to die. Don’t dwell on it. Instead, hunt down your last corpse and take it out to earn a high-tier experiment from your previous run. But don’t take the fight lightly. The corpse you battle will have the same weapons, upgrades, suit and experiments you had on your previous run – the stronger you were, the stronger it is.
Redacted is set for release this October 31 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
While we’re still a few weeks away from the start of XDefiant Season 2, Ubisoft San Francisco might want to cook up an in-game event or something, as for the first time since the game’s release in May, the free-to-play shooter has dropped from both the PlayStation and Xbox platforms’ top 40 most played games.
The data comes from TrueAchievements and TrueTrophies recent top 40 charts. Lording it over on the PlayStation front is Fortnite, with EA Sports FC 24 at the second spot, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, Grand Theft Auto V and Roblox rounding out the top five. On Xbox, it’s the same five games included in the top five, with the placements in different order
This is a huge drop from XDefiant that saw over 11 million players log into the shooter in its first month of release, with Ubisoft boss Yves Guillemot even stating that ut has “exceeded expectations.”
There is still the Rockafeller map set to roll out in Season 2, and once that’s over, Season 2 shouldn’t be far behind. Aside from the much-needed new content, the game is suffering from progression drought, as aside from gun camos, there is literally zero stuff to earn; no calling cards, no player emblems, no nothing unless you’ve paid for the Battle Pass.
The good news? Executive Producer Mark Rubin has confirmed that more devs are being added to the game, which should help not only squash the bugs, but hopefully, shore up the content as well. As for Season 2, a recent datamine has unearthed the faction and even weapons incoming for the shooter.
If you’ve yet to give XDefiant a try, go read our review to see if it’s worth allocating the disk space for.
Bethesda and id Software has released DOOM + DOOM 2 update 1.000.002 (1.02 on PS4) and this is a minor patch that doesn’t affect gameplay at all, though that doesn’t mean there’s no improvements included in it.
Bethesda notes, “Today’s minor update to DOOM + DOOM II makes improvements to how clients communicate with the backend.” And that’s about it. Aside from DOOM + DOOM 2, DOOM Eternal has also gotten a patch today, which is a surprise update given the state the game’s in.
For those not familiar with DOOM + DOOM 2, the official description states, “Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993, DOOM pioneered and popularized the first-person shooter, setting a standard for all FPS games. The critically acclaimed sequel, DOOM II, followed in 1994. Now the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.”
The collection also includes multiplayer support alongside a slew of enhancements.
New Enhancements
Online, cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players²
Community-published mod support with an in-game mod browser²’³
Choose between the original midi DOOM and DOOM II soundtracks or the modern IDKFA versions by Andrew Hulshult (including brand-new DOOM II recordings)
Improved performance with multithreaded rendering supporting up to 4K resolution⁴
Now on the KEX engine
BOOM source compatibility makes it possible for hundreds of community-created mods from the past 25 years to be published in-game
Accessibility options, such as a modern font to improve legibility, high contrast mode, text-to-speech, speech-to-text multiplayer chat and more
Translated into 8 new languages: Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese
Once another patch is pushed out, we’ll let our readers know.
It’s another year, and that means another new entry in your annual sports sim. EA has revealed that NHL 25 will be released this October 4 exclusively for current-gen platforms (PS5, Xbox Series X|S). Alongside that, some of the game’s new features have also been revealed, as well as the game’s cover athletes.
Before diving into the info, check out the reveal trailer where we see snippets of gameplay.
This year’s cover athletes are brothers Jack, Luke and Quinn Hughes. They are the first siblings to grace an EA Sports cover together. Aside from that, there’s also the all-new “Ice-Q gameplay intelligence system touted by EA,
Built on an all-new logic-driven animation system, ICE-Q responds to contextual events with unprecedented realism and is the foundation of Chel’s gameplay overhaul. Next-Gen Vision Control skating allows players to walk the blue line, square up to the puck carrier, stay locked on goal and much more. The empowered AI helps players execute authentic plays with a refreshed playbook that improves power plays and opens up the ice for better overall positioning and offensive opportunities. Plus, Reactive Actions utilizes a series of new animations to make skaters more responsive in critical situations, increasing their urgency, collision avoidance and reliability.
“The new ICE-Q gameplay system represents a foundational shift in how players will experience the game, with its deep intelligence giving them complete control of the ice,” said Mike Inglehart, Senior Game Design Director at EA Vancouver.” Hockey is built different, with NHL 25 delivering greater authenticity, bigger team rivalries and inspired by the sport’s next-generation superstars who continue to redefine the game.”
In terms of what’s new on the gameplay front, here’s what EA shared with us:
Skill based one-timers – Skill Based One-Timers enhance authentic gameplay and create unique moments. By reading the attacking zone and finding an open teammate, players are rewarded with the impact of a deadly one-timer, leading to heart-pumping scoring possibilities
New WOC Live Events structure
All-new Grudge Match System – Tracks the history of matchups between teams across all major online and offline modes and enhances the series with special X-Factors that are earned in previous matchups against rival teams
HUT Wildcard Mode
Simplified, single-path XP progression shared across HUT
Sapien Technology delivers a visual uplift to character likenesses
For those getting the Deluxe Edition, here’s what’s included:
Seven days of early access
4600 NHL Points
HUT NHL Player Pack
HUT “Hockey is Family” Objectives Choice Pack (x2, 82 OVR)
HUT Cover Athlete Choice Pack (84 OVR, 1 of 8)
HUT Wildcard Starter Choice Pack (84 OVR, 1 of 6)
WOC Battle Pass XP Boost (x2)
Exclusive WOC Player Set
Immediate Reward In NHL 24 (Choice of Jack, Quinn, or Luke Hughes at 99 OVR)
EA Sports NHL 25 hits the virtual ice this October 4 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S.
Crime Boss: Rockay City new update 1.024.000 is now available for consoles and PC, and this is for what the studio calls patch 11.1. This includes difficulty rebalancing changes, gameplay adjustments and bug fixes.
While it’s not as meaty as the Patch 11 roll out that included new content, the fixes here should improve the player experience of the action game.
Updates:
1. Difficulty rebalance thanks to feedback. Difficulty is lower for missions with fewer non bot players.
2. Epic and legendary items cost lowered in progression.
3. Crosshair removed while throwing not to confuse player with two indicators.
4. Shooting while sprinting should now work without need of extra click.
Fixes:
1. Distraction magazine’s hearts should now always disappear after said magazine is picked up.
2. Case trade small hit will now correctly continue if distraction magazine is used on the enemy carrying the case.
3. VOs are now correct when throwing distraction magazine.
4. Throwing trajectory projection is now much more accurate.
5. Localization reimported. This includes but is not limited to perk descriptions, head bob setting and reload tips in game.
6. All assets should be available for purchase on first visit of shop in Campaign.
7. Purchasing in cutscenes should now work correctly.
8. Bots should no longer drop bags while being ordered via controller.
9. Vehicles should fly less now. Ideally they should not fly at all…
10. Interaction with Red Start fixed so mission Ranger 02 can be finished again.
11. Boss perks should now be displayed properly in Campaign.
12. Bots should not teleport in Free Graves mission.
13. Using equipment while looting should not result in endless loop now.
14. Ammo count should be now properly shown after dying and switching characters.
15. Heisters should not change price on game restart now.
16. Crash fixes.
Modding:
1. UGC Initialization flow. Added “OnInitialized” call to MetaStashManager
2. Typo in modding API fixed.
External:
1. Daily reward prompt is not visible in debrief screen
DOOM Eternal update 1.27 has been released by id Software today on last-gen consoles, while current-gen owners will be prompted to download version 1.011. This is a surprise update, and as such don’t expect much from it. There are mods coming to the PC version as well, which we’ll go more in depth about below.
Bethesda and id Software has not mentioned anything about today’s patch, but there was an update released for the PC version on Aug. 9, which is most likely the same patch we got today for consoles.
Update 6.66 Rev 3 Release Notes
This minor update removes the marketing email opt-in checkbox from the Bethesda.net account creation flow, Umbra logo on legal notices splash screen and other minor changes
That’s about it when it comes to changes. There is the DOOM Eternal PC mod released alongside the Rev 3 patch preview which we’ve included below for reference.
Message from id Software:
We are so impressed with the DOOM Eternal community mods created without any official tools. They inspired us to release a public beta of idStudio for creators and an opt-in PC mod preview for players to easily browse and play mods. We can’t wait to see what this community does next!
PC Mod Preview
DOOM Eternal Update 6.66 Rev 3 adds the ability for PC Steam & (soon on) Microsoft Store community members to opt-in to DOOM Eternal: PC Mod Preview. This allows players to browse, download and play mods
