One of the biggest hassles of any warranty service for almost all online purchases is waiting days for the product to be repaired or replaced. PCs, and other electronics, especially, as you need to ship the product yourself, wait for the manufacturer to get the item, then wait for the repair to be done, and then wait for it to be shipped and delivered to you. It’s an annoying and lengthy process that can take up to weeks.
The good news is that iBUYPOWER is taking steps to eliminate that hassle, as they’ve just announced a new partnership with the highly popular computer chain, Micro Center, that sees the chain as an authorized dealer for iBUYPOWER products, letting you take your in-warranty iBUYPOWER PCs to any Micro Center for in-store repairs and diagnosis.
While Sucker Punch Productions has been busy pumping out game updates for Ghost of Yotei, it has never included the one thing players wanted, and that's New Game+.
iBUYPOWER’s Warranty Service Just Got A Lot Better With In-Store Repairs at Micro Center
Live by a Micro Center? Own an iBUYPOWER PC that’s still under warranty? Or maybe you plan on buying one of their PCs soon? Well, good news: Micro Center is now an authorized service provider for iBUYPOWER. That means they’ll honor iBUYPOWER’s three-year labor and two-year parts warranty, provided you bring proof of purchase when you take in your rig.
As a PC gamer, I can tell you there is nothing worse than having to mail out dead parts since you bought your components online. I’ve done plenty of RMA requests through Newegg and Amazon, and waiting days for those parts to come back can be pretty frustrating. I can only imagine that process being a lot worse for fully pre-built PCs.
Luckily, iBUYPOWER is making that process a whole lot easier, at least for those who live near a Micro Center.
“We know that for gamers, downtime is the enemy. By becoming an Authorized Service Provider for iBUYPOWER, we’re eliminating the hassle and wait time of shipping a rig back for service,” said Brad Kramer, Micro Center COO and CFO. “Now, iBUYPOWER customers can simply walk into any Micro Center, consult with our certified technicians, and get back in the game faster with trusted, local support.”
“Getting our PCs into stores nationwide was a huge step for us, as it helped us reach more people curios about PC gaming, while letting us dramatically develop our online presence further,” said Kevin Hsiang, Director of Retail and Procurement at iBUYPOWER. “Our continued collaboration with Micro Center continues our mission of making PC gaming easier to get and enjoy, and we look forward to continue working together.”
It’s recommended that you set up an appointment before bringing your PC to a Micro Center, as the retailer details on its iBUYPOWER service page.
Fantastic news for all those who live near a Micro Center. Probably the biggest chain in the United States for all PC-related things, and now being able to honor the warranty provided by iBUYPOWER’s warranty dramatically cuts down the hassle that usually comes with servicing a pre-built machine. As someone who lives within a short distance of a Micro Center, it’s a pretty great perk to be able to have your machine serviced without worrying about shipping it and waiting potentially weeks. From experience, Micro Center’s repair turnaround could be the very same day or just a couple of days.
Less time waiting, more time gaming, who could hate that?
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While Sucker Punch Productions has been busy pumping out game updates for Ghost of Yotei, it has never included the one thing players wanted, and that’s New Game+. Fortunately, that’s going to change starting next week, as it’ll be introduced via a patch alongside other new features.
Sucker Punch announced it today, alongside a new trailer and a quick rundown of what else is on the way.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
Ghost of Yotei New Game+ Finally Confirmed for November 24
According to Sony, Ghost of Yotei’s New Game+ will be unlocked after finishing the main story. Players will also be able to choose from new difficulty options. The slate of new stuff on the way for free for all base game owners include:
New Game+
New harder difficulty options
Two new Trophies
New currency “Ghost Flowers” that players can exchange with a new vendor for new items
30 new cosmetics, which includes new armor sets and weapon dyes
10 new charms
Players will be able to earn an additional tier of upgrades for your existing armor sets and weapons
Replay content post-game
New stat display
New accessibility options, including directional button remapping
New Photo Mode feature,s including shutter speed, composition grid, new filters
We’re also expecting a slate of bug fixes to be part of the patch rollout, given the game has some nasty bugs still present.
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Anshar Studios has released the first Painkiller hotfix on consoles and PC, and this brings leaderboards to the shooter, as well as improvements to the game’s controls and more.
Console gamers will see this as Painkiller update 1.005 (complete version 1.005.000), and this also brings a bunch of bug fixes, with the complete details available below.
Painkiller’s First Hotfix Applies Improvements via Patch 1.005
New Features
Leaderboards
Track your path through Purgatory. Each location now has its own leaderboard, ranked by the score earned during a raid.
Accessible directly from the Lobby.
Leaderboards are platform-specific.
Improvements
Controls:
The communication wheel mouse navigation has been reduced to improve feel.
Dialogue:
Reduced the frequency of in-mission voice lines.
Dialogue timing adjusted to occur less often during combat.
Certain voice-over variants now have a much lower chance to play.
Display Options:
Added a setting to switch the active display monitor.
Lobby Enhancements:
Added sound effects for reward windows.
Tarot Cards:
“Hunter’s Due” and “Hellborn’s Gift” descriptions now properly reflect their in-game functionality.
UI Improvements:
Added more accurate error messages when experiencing issues joining raids.
Ghost of Yotei includes a special feature that allows you to press and hold the touchpad to travel back in time to when the main character, Atsu, was just a child.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined was formally announced on September 12, 2025. About a month and a half later, MP1st received an invite to play an early build of the game, as work is no doubt ramping up as we near its February 5, 2026 release date. So, how’s the remake going so far? Read our Dragon Quest VII Reimagined preview to find out.
A Unique Angle
From a presentation perspective, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is going for a color-saturated, immediately recognizable-as-fantasy color palette, with well-animated, expressive characters that are actually scans of real-life dolls created specifically to bring the classic characters to life. It’s a unique way to design character models, one that I’m not sure I’ve seen anywhere else. The effect didn’t feel obvious, I mostly thought I was looking at complete CGI. The diorama-style camera angle does make it feel like a toy set come to life, at times.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has streamlined the story for better pacing, and deeper character development. There will also be brand-new storylines to discover and play through, ensuring even the most die-hard Dragon Quest VII fan will have something new to look forward to when they play this remake. As someone who did not get to play the original, I can appreciate it as an added bonus for what many revere as a fun JRPG.
For our time with Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, we played a chapter involving a town being saved by an old man who at first, appears to be a cunning musician who can woo hapless citizens into a jail just by playing a melody. But there is more to the story than that, as we soon saw. Cutscenes featured voice acting, which further drove the story’s tone. This is set against the wider story, which involves collecting stone tablets or assembling them from fragments dropped by larger enemies, each of which presents some problem to solve. Once completed, they affect the world in some way, such as restoring continents that have mysteriously disappeared from this world. It’s a whimsical tale not too dissimilar to JRPGs at the time. The voice work definitely helps bring it to life.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
Familiar, Traditional Combat
Combat features traditional turn-based mechanics, though you can choose to have characters automatically perform actions based on your guidance, such as focusing more on offensive, defense, or a mixture of the two, or rather to focus on healing allies ahead of everything else. These tactics can come in handy as it can be easy to forget to heal party members if you’re distracted by combat, for instance.
Difficulty-wise, at least on Normal, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined felt like a decent challenge, though not nearly on the same level as with the Dragon Quest I-II HD 2D Remake, which was decidedly more difficult, especially the first game. I don’t recall ever losing a battle, however, I did come close with at least a couple of my party members dying/needing a revive at various points throughout my time with the game. I’m sure Hard offers a good challenge for seasoned players of the original, but Normal is just fine for anyone at least vaguely familiar with JRPGs.
Expanded Vocation Options
Vocations have been reworked in this remake, now allowing for each character to dual-wield two vocations at once. This can greatly increase the variety and types of spells and abilities that become available to any given character, instantly allowing for countless variations capable of being built.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is shaping up to be a faithful recreation of a 25-year-old game, one that perhaps those of us who might’ve skipped it when we were busy with the latest Final Fantasy can finally check out in a better way. While you await Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s release on February 5, 2026, why not go ahead and read (or re-read!) our review of the recently released Dragon Quest I-II HD 2D Remake, and appreciate the fact that Dragon Quest fans have been eating pretty well as of late.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is currently set for release on February 5, 2026 for the Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and the Microsoft Store on Windows. Look forward to more coverage on Dragon Quest VII Reimagined as we get closer and closer to its launch early next year.
Ghost of Yotei includes a special feature that allows you to press and hold the touchpad to travel back in time to when the main character, Atsu, was just a child.
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While DICE just released the California Resistance patch yesterday for Battlefield 6 players, it wasn’t without fault. Some of the biggest issues it brought with it is how defibrillators worked, as the update made revives a lot harder than they ought to be.
That changes today, as DICE has released a server-side update for Battlefield 6, and this resolves that issue alongside others.
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There is no file download, as the patch will be applied the moment you connect to the game’s servers.
Battlefield 6 Receives Follow-Up Patch After Season 1 Mid-Season Refresh
Defibrillator Adjustments after 1.1.2.0
After changes to the Defibrillators in Update 1.1.2.0 made them more demanding in terms of accuracy and target range, we’ve published a backend update to bring their usability back in line with our original intentions.
We’ve increased their effective hit-boxes and range, which should make Defibrillators feel more consistent with previous gameplay.
Sabotage Mode Alteration
As some of you might have noticed, during the side swap segment of Sabotage there was a unintended 60 second delay duration. Upon investigation this delay also conflicted with AFK timer protections that exist in Battlefield 6. We have now rolled out an update which increases the AFK kick timer in Sabotage to 180 seconds.
Additionally, we have taken the temporary measure to disable bot backfilling in Sabotage and you can expect to see this reintroduced in a later update.
With DICE switching on double XP this weekend for Battlefield 6, it's the perfect time for players to grind to unlock equipment, items and even weapon attachments to make the grind a lot easier.
Additional Challenge Changes
Earlier this month, we shipped our first set of changes to the Challenges and Assignments, which included a total of 90+ adjustments. Today’s update focuses on clearer, more consistent descriptions and criteria across Challenges and Assignments, as well as making some of the following challenges easier to achieve.
Where listed, we have also removed some from being obtainable.
Here is the full list of changes:
Recon 2: Get headshots beyond 150m as Recon.
Challenge and Description Updated to: Get head shots hits beyond 75m as Recon.,
Recon Expert 3: Get headshot kills beyond 200m as Recon in a match.
Challenge and Description Updated to: Get headshot kills beyond 125m in a match as Recon.,
Deadeye 2: Get headshot kills over 200m with Sniper Rifles
Challenge and Description Updated to: Get headshot kills beyond 125m with Sniper Rifles,
Engineer 3: Deal damage to Laser Designated enemy vehicles using lock-on weapons.
This has been removed.,
Rapid Fire 2: Get kills beyond 50m with Assault Rifles
Challenge and Description Updated to: Get kills beyond 40m with Assault Rifles,
Rapid Fire 3: Inflict damage under 15m while hip-firing with Assault Rifles.
Challenge and Description Updated to: Inflict damage while in ADS with Assault Rifles.,
Bullet Storm 1: Suppress enemies with LMGs
This has been removed.,
Bullet Storm 1: Inflict hip-fire damage with LMGs
Challenge and Description Updated to: Inflict damage with LMGs,
Squad Death Match 5: Enemy Squad Wipes of the whole Squad in a Round
Adjusted to add squad to the criteria,
Rush 4: Destroy M-COMs in Rush
Challenge and Description Updated to: Destroy or disarm M-COMs in Rush,
Battle Royale 3: Call in three strike packages in a match of Battle Royale.
Added team mates to this criteria,
Combat Expert 2: Perform 10 Takedowns in a round
Challenge and Description Updated to: Perform Takedowns,
Protection Expert 3: Destroy a Vehicle with the Power Tool.
This has been removed.,
The next client update should drop in December for the Winter Offensive, though we wouldn’t be surprised if DICE releases another one before it.
Electronic Arts has released what appears to be the biggest update to a Madden game ever. Called the “Be All-Madden” title update, console gamers will see this as Madden NFL 26 update 1.010, and this commemorates the greats of the game.
Not only are players getting an All-Madden roster, even Franchise Mode is getting Coach Madden himself!
Ghost of Yotei includes a special feature that allows you to press and hold the touchpad to travel back in time to when the main character, Atsu, was just a child.
There is a lot to take in when it comes to new content, and there are also a significant number of gameplay improvements made too.
Madden 26 Be All-Madden New Content via Patch 1.010
All-Madden Roster
Offense
Quarterbacks: Peyton Manning, John Elway
Running Backs: Ladainian Tomlinson, Eddie George
Fullback: Mike Alstott
Wide Receivers: Jerry Rice, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Larry Fitzgerald, Deion Sanders, Devin Hester
Tight Ends: Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski
Offensive Line: Joe Thomas, Larry Allen, Jason Kelce, Randall McDaniel, Jonathan Ogden, Bruce Matthews
Defense
Edge Rushers: Reggie White, J.J. Watt, Howie Long
Defensive Tackles: Aaron Donald, William Perry
Linebackers: Lawrence Taylor, Junior Seau, Derrick Brooks, Ted Hendricks, Ray Nitschke
Cornerbacks: Deion Sanders, Lester Hayes, Charles Woodson
Safeties: Sean Taylor, Steve Atwater, Brian Dawkins
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
Special Teams
Kicker: Brandon Aubrey
Punter: Michael Dickson
All-Madden Legacy Game
Step into a historic matchup that defines what it means to Be All-Madden.
In this special event, the legendary All-Madden Team faces off against the current NFL Superstars. A true clash of generations that celebrates the history, passion, and personality of Coach Madden in the historic Coliseum.
Coming packed with a full presentation experience including audio and visual tributes drawn from decades of Madden history.
Sights & Sounds of Greatness: Celebrating Coach Madden’s Legacy
All-New Commentary Lines: Fresh booth dialogue celebrating Coach Madden’s Thanksgiving traditions and his impact on players, franchises, and fans across the league.
Legendary Madden Calls: Hear authentic commentary from Coach Madden himself, including original lines from our archives spotlighting gridiron greats like Jerry Rice, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Terrell Owens.
Throwback Theme Music: The iconic Madden NFL 06 theme song returns to set the tone.
Team Select: Unique sound effects featuring John Madden voice samples, a custom broadcast watermark, and a jumbotron package.
Postgame Celebration: To the victors go the spoils! Finish the game with a postgame Turducken celebration, the ultimate Madden Thanksgiving tradition.
Across Madden NFL 26, you’ll also see new presentation updates celebrating Coach’s legacy, including an all-new EA SPORTS Bootflow, Press Any Button, and Main Menu video that are all inspired by iconic Madden moments.
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Step into Greatness: Play as Coach John Madden in Franchise Mode!
To honor Coach Madden’s impact on the game, we’ve introduced a brand-new Coach Archetype: “Master Motivator.” Inspired by Madden’s unmatched passion and leadership, this archetype features 7 new abilities, 2 unique playsheets, and 2 all-new playbooks — each crafted around Coach Madden’s signature style, including several plays recreated from the original John Madden Football game.
We’re also thrilled to introduce an iconic addition to Franchise Mode — the ability to Play as John Madden himself! Choose the Las Vegas Raiders and select a unique Coach Tile to take command as the legendary coach, leading your team on a quest to bring another Super Bowl trophy home to the Silver and Black.
New Coach Madden Abilities & Playsheets
We’re honoring Coach Madden’s legacy with a set of new abilities and playsheets that capture his core football philosophies — from pounding the rock to teaching the game the right way.
Boom! Run It Right at ’Em: Boosts to help the offensive running game.
Make ’Em Cover It All: Boosts to the offensive play action pass game and Wide Receivers.
Win With Four: Boosts to the Defensive Line Pass Rushing.
Jam ’Em Up: Boost attributes to help the secondary in Press and Zone Ratings.
Teach ’Em Up: Boosts Awareness, Play Recognition, Stamina, and Catching to strengthen the mental side of the game.
All-Madden Effort: Boosts Acceleration, Strength, Change of Direction, and Speed to enhance the physical side of the game.
Find the Right Guy: General Scouting Buffs for all Draft Prospects.
Old-School Football (Playsheet): Control the Game with Balanced Power Formations.
Hit ’Em at the Line (Playsheet): Tough Defensive Pressure out of 4–3, 3–4 & Nickel formations.
Madden NFL 26 Title Update 5 Gameplay Changes via Patch 1.010
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Gameplay General
Addressed unrealistic QB speed boost when doing the QB Juke in the backfield without holding Sprint
Improved defender pursuit so they now maintain a containment pursuit angle against QB Juke
DEV NOTE: We have addressed both aspects of the QB Jukes behind the LOS to escape the pocket tactic. Users no longer get a speed boost and defenders keep better containment. The move’s effectiveness has been rebalanced to prevent it from being used to exploit defensive behavior.
Fixed an issue preventing an audible to a new defensive play when a receiver is in motion during an automotion play
Returned Raiders RB Ashton Jeanty’s signature pre-snap stance to the upright stance
Tuning to make ‘Ice the Kicker’ more consistently trigger in appropriate situations
Changed the route in the Gun Bunch X Nasty – Y Flat Goalline play to a more authentic route
Fixed an issue where changing Wear & Tear Subs at play call would reset all other coach adjustments
Addressed an issue where blitzing an off ball linebacker or mugging the A-gap with your user would sometimes result in a DT coming free against a Double Team block.
Defensive pass rushers now disengage earlier when the QB starts to scramble out of the pocket
DEV NOTE: During our investigation of the QB Juke move behind the LOS we also found that the pass rushers were not disengaging early enough to contain QBs escaping the pocket. Given that QB scrambling has been a consistent point of feedback from our players, this update is aimed at improving overall gameplay balance. The goal is more realistic pocket play while still allowing for strategic QB mobility.
AI Play
Modified AI run game playcalling logic – to rely more heavily on their most effective run types.
Reduced unnecessary skill moves by ball carriers – inside the tackles and behind the line of scrimmage ball carriers focus on north-south running.
Improved AI QB’s taking unnecessary sacks – better consideration of throwing the ball away when all receivers are covered.
Improved AI QB decision-making when the game clock is low — QBs now manage the clock better by targeting the end zone or throwing the ball away near halftime and in late-game situations.
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Playbooks
This update is featuring a robust update to our playbooks. We have added over 1,000 plays to various playbooks, including 17 new formations and 280+ new plays throughout.
Offensive Playbook Additions:
49ers
Gun Empty Bunch Tight (NEW)
Gun Trips X Nasty
Singleback Wing Flex Close
Singleback-Wing Flex Close
Bears
Gun Empty Chips Nasty
Gun Wing Flex Offset Wk (NEW)
Bengals
Gun Bunch Trio Open
Gun Deuce Close
Bills
Gun Split Y Off
Gun Trey Y-Flex
Broncos
Full House Tight (NEW)
Gun Doubles Hip
Gun Empty Base Flex
Pistol Doubles Y Off
Browns
Gun Bunch X-Nasty
Gun Deuce Close
Bucs
Gun 5WR Tight
Gun Tight Open
Cardinals
Goal Line Normal
Gun Bunch X-Nasty
Gun Wing Slot Offset
Chargers
Gun Bunch TE Wk (NEW)
Gun Tight Y Off Wk
Gun Y Off Trips Close
Chiefs
Gun Bunch Spread Nasty
Gun Tight Y Off
Colts
Singleback Bunch
Singleback-Wing Pair Heavy
Strong I-Pro
Commanders
Gun Bunch Spread Nasty
Gun Bunch Str Offset
Pistol Full House
Cowboys
Gun Wing Slot Offset
Pistol Strong Y Off Close
Dolphins
Gun Go Go Twins Flex (NEW)
Gun Tight Y Off
Eagles
Gun Wing (NEW)
Singleback Deuce (NEW)
Falcons
Pistol-Doubles Y Off Stack (NEW)
Pistol-U Off Trips
Giants
Gun Split Y Off Close (NEW)
Pistol-Full House
Jaguars
Gun Bunch TE Wk (NEW)
Gun Wing HB Wk Close
Gun Y Off Trio Wk
Jets
Gun Tight Open
Gun Wing Tight Flip (NEW)
Pistol Deuce
Lions
Gun Bunch Y-Trips (NEW)
Maryland I Close (NEW)
Maryland I Tight Close (NEW)
Packers
Gun Split Y Off Close (NEW)
Gun Tight Y Off
Gun Trio
Panthers
Gun Tight Y Off
Singleback Deuce Close
Patriots
Gun Tight Slots HB Wk
Singleback Wing Close
Raiders
Gun U Off Trips Flex (NEW)
Pistol Deuce Close
Pistol Slot
Rams
Gun Trips TE
Gun Y Off Trio Close
Ravens
Gun Y Off Trio Close
Singleback Deuce Close
Saints
Gun Bunch TE Wk (NEW)
Strong Wing Close (NEW)
Seahawks
Gun Doubles Z Close Wk
Singleback Deuce Close
Weak Wing (NEW)
Steelers
Gun Wing Trips Wk Nasty (NEW)
Singleback Bunch X Nasty
Texans
Gun Box
Gun Bunch Spread Nasty
Gun Bunch X Nasty
Titans
Gun Bunch Spread
Gun Bunch Y-Trips (NEW)
Vikings
Gun Box
Gun Bunch TE
Gun Empty Chips Tight
Singleback Wing Close
Benkert’s Dimes
Gun Doubles Flex
Gun Normal Y Off Wk
Gun Trio HB Wk
Gun Y-Trips Wk
280+ new plays are coming as well, all pulled from the real NFL season! Here are some of our favorites:
Bengals: Gun Bunch Trio Open | Dagger Swap X-Slant — TD pass to Ja’Marr Chase vs JAX, Week 2
Rams: Gun Y Off Trio Close | Mtn X-Dig Slot Corner — TD pass vs Colts, Week 4
Steelers: Gun Wing Trips Wk Nasty | Shuffle Shock HB Choice Go — TD pass vs Patriots, Week 3
We’ve added several new defensive formations designed for passing situations where defenses want to show pressure pre-snap and disguise whether they’re bringing the blitz or dropping into coverage:
Nickel Load Dbl Mug
2-4 Load Dbl Mug
3-3 Load Dbl Mug
Defensive Playbook Updates:
Broncos
Added: Nickel 3-3 Load Dbl Mug
Browns
Added: 4-3 Even 6-1; Nickel Single Mug, Load Mug
Buccaneers
Added: Nickel 2-4 Load Dbl Mug
Cowboys
Added: 4-3 Even 6-1; 3-4 Tite, Over ED; Nickel Single Mug, Double Mug, 3-3 Load Mug, 3-3 Load Dbl Mug
Added plays to Dime Rush: Cover 2 Roll, SS Sim Pressure 3, and CB Contain Spy
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Playbook Fixes:
Addressed an issue in 3-4 Cover 3 Match plays in which Curl Flats were used instead of Seam Flat assignments.
Addressed a Show Blitz alignment issue with 3-3-5 Penny 3 High formation.
Presentation
Added a hip-hop legend starting the Terrible Towel Twirl in Pittsburgh
Added a Seahawks legend raising the 12th Man Flag in Seattle
Added a beloved raccoon plunging the Sword of Honor in Tennessee
Fixed the camera popping in the pre-snap camera in Superstar: The League
Fixed the issue with camera popping that would occur after an interception in Superstar: The League
Fixed the issue with the broken camera that could appear after defensive replays in the Halftime Show and Weekly Recap
Fixed the issue with the Pro Bowl text appearing in the touchdown banner for Superstar: Showdown
Franchise Mode
Wear and Tear Sliders
Added the Wear & Tear sliders to Franchise mode, allowing players to fine-tune how physical performance degradation impacts their teams over time.
These sliders give users more control over how hits, snaps, and recovery affect player health and stamina throughout the season.
You can now independently adjust:
Per-Play Impact – How much wear accumulates from each snap or collision.
Tackle Impact Scale – How much wear accumulates from each Tackle.
Hit Stick Impact Scale – How much wear accumulates from each Hit Stick collision.
Cut Stick Impact Scale – How much wear accumulates from each Cut Stick collision.
Catch Tackle Scale – How much wear accumulates from each Catch Tackle collision.
Time Out Recovery – How much recovery occurs between each Time Out.
End of Quarter Recovery – How much recovery occurs between each Quarter
Halftime Recovery – How much recovery occurs at Halftime.
Per-Game Recovery – How much recovery occurs between games.
Per-Week Recovery – How quickly players regain health and stamina week to week.
Implemented preset recovery strategies — Normal, Keep It Fresh, and Grind It Out — for each position group, complementing the new Wear & Tear sliders to enhance control over player fatigue and recovery balance.
The Wear and Tear strategies are available under the Auto-Sub Screen under Manage Team and the Impact Scale and Recovery settings are available within the League settings.
This system is designed to give Franchise players more flexibility in creating a realistic or arcade-style experience that fits their preferred playstyle.
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Coach Ability Tuning
In an effort to make coach abilities more powerful, we took a pass on all abilities tuning several of the modifiers used by gameplay coach abilities within Franchise Mode. The increase in ability power was designed to make choices feel more meaningful and impactful, mirroring the influence that top NFL coaches have in shaping game plans and matchups. By raising the effectiveness of key abilities across blocking, coverage, tackling, and passing, we hope that you will feel a greater sense of differentiation between strategic loadout builds and playstyle decisions. We also want to deepen the week-to-week chess match, where anticipating and countering an opponent’s strengths becomes as crucial as executing your own.
Blocking & Pass Rush Modifiers
Increased Offensive Line Blocking success modifiers (includes significant win success and double-team scenarios)
Increased Missed Hit Stick Fatigue Modifier (Includes increases to recouping & expending)
Attribute Boost Abilities
In addition to increasing the power of gameplay abilities, we also adjusted the amount that attributes are increased when using an attribute boost ability. Previously all attribute based abilities like Field General, Work Horse and Mano-A-Mano would increase attributes +4 for each tier and that has now increased to +7 for those abilities.
Upgrade, Downgrade and Knockout Goals
Fixed several issues where some coach abilities were using incorrect goals
Adjusted a large number of Tier 4 Knockout Goals to be more forgiving.
DEV NOTE: Because Tier 4 Knockout goals can stick around for multiple mastery tiers, we wanted to ensure that they remain active longer to offer a smoother and more rewarding progression experience. All Tier 4 KO goals are now cumulative goals preventing instances where one bad game could downgrade a Tier 4 ability.
Many Call of Duty players have been speaking out after noticing calling cards and other in-game assets in Black Ops 7 that look low-quality and show little effort, which has led many to believe they were made with artificial intelligence (AI).
Playsheets
Added four new playsheets to complement the existing library (in addition to those added for Madden Week):
Max Protect (Offensive) – Focused on passing plays with six or more players in protection, designed to counter strong pass rushes and blitz-heavy defenses.
Tier 2: +5 Deep Route Running and Spec Catch for WR/TE on Playsheet Plays
Tier 3: +5 Deep Accuracy and +2 Throw Power for QB’s on Playsheet Plays
TIer 4: +7 to all Pass Blocking Attributes for the OL on Playsheet Plays
Mug Life (Defensive) – Built entirely around mug defensive formations, intended to confuse offensive protections and incorporates several new formations and plays introduced in TU4.
Tier 2: +5 Power and Finesse Moves for EDGE and DT on Playsheet Plays
Tier 3: +3 Man and Zone Coverage for all LB, CB, FS and SS on Playsheet Plays
Tier 4: +5 Play Rec for all defenders on Playsheet Plays
The Manifesto (Defensive) – A man-coverage–focused playsheet, boosting man coverage ratings across the defense at higher tiers. Fills a gap in the existing defensive playbook lineup by emphasizing pure man coverage tactics.
Tier 2: +5 Man Coverage and Play Rec for all LB on Playsheet Plays
Tier 3: +5 Man Coverage and Play Rec for FS and SS on Playsheet Plays
Tier 4: +7 Man Coverage and Press for all CBs on Playsheet Plays
Deep Freeze (Defensive) – A zone-coverage based playsheet aimed at neutralizing deep passes. Emphasizes Cover 2 and Cover 4 drop concepts to protect over the top and force offenses into shorter passing games.
Tier 2: +5 Finesse and Power Moves for all EDGE and DT on Playsheet Plays
Tier 3: +5 Man and Zone Coverage for all CB on Playsheet Plays
Tier 4: +7 Zone Coverage and Play Rec for FS and SS on Playsheet Plays
UI
All 2025 season Rivalries matchups are now available in Play Now.
Fixed team colors appearing incorrectly in some Franchise narrative scenes.
Removed Audio Output Device Type from Settings.
Fixed issue with post-game Score HUD appearing before exiting the game.
Titans coach replaced with generic portrait.
Art
Added the gold NFL Shield for NFL award winners. The following players will now sport the gold NFL logo on their jersey in-game.
MVP: Josh Allen
Offensive Player of the Year: Saquon Barkley
Defensive Player of the Year: Patrick Surtain II
Offensive Rookie of the Year: Jayden Daniels
Defensive Rookie of the Year: Jared Verse
Likeness updates for the following players:
Brandon Jones | Broncos, FS
Chase Brown | Bengals, RB
Spencer Rattler | Saints, QB
Bucky Irving | Buccaneers, RB
This is one meaty patch. Don’t be surprised if a follow-up update is needed to resolve any issues that arise from this. If EA releases one, expect it here on MP1st.
This year, we brought to light that an unannounced Warhammer RPG, in development by the infant studio Thought Pennies, was cancelled around late 2024 due to a loss of funding from its publisher.
Fortnite update 4.92 is now live across all platforms this November 19, and this is for the free-to-play game’s v38.11 patch. Expect new items to be added, though most are for Chapter 7.
Read on for everything new in today’s Fortnite patch alongside the known issues.
Fortnite’s November 19 Patch Is Live and Brings Update 4.92 Content
Unfortunately, Epic Games has a bad habit of not relaying just what got added in their patches, but thankfully, the community is on it.
If you still haven’t tried Battlefield 6 and are wondering whether it’s worth buying, now’s the perfect time to find out for yourself.
Thanks to reliable dataminer HYPEX, we have a list and even some images of the items rolled in via today’s patch. Note that some of these won’t be released today, but they have been added into the game’s files. Images pertaining to the skins are also available in the gallery.
New Homer skin
Homer clones
Event countdown (& Geeked Homer Clones) are live in the game
New OG Bunker Morse Code: “ZEROHOUR”
New FFC Striker Sparkplug skin
The Seven are returning in Chapter 7, as nnew banner and logo got added with the update
Itchy is coming as a sidekick
Battle Royale map got updated
The Bride skin from Kill Bill confirmed for Chapter 7
While Embark seems to have struck gold with free-to-play shooter The Finals, the studio's ambition doesn't end there, as the developers just released ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter, which was the first project announced by the studio.
Epic Games has released the latest update for Fortnite, and this is for the game’s 38.11 content drop. Those on consoles will see this as Fortnite update 1.000.203, and this brings a bunch of new stuff, as well as prepares the game for the big Chapter end event set to take place this month.
Read on for the new items datamined and rolled out with Fortnite’s latest update.
Fortnite Update 38.11 Released on November 19 Delivers New Stuff
Unfortunately, Epic Games has a bad habit of not relaying just what got added in their patches, but thankfully, the community is on it.
If you still haven’t tried Battlefield 6 and are wondering whether it’s worth buying, now’s the perfect time to find out for yourself.
Thanks to reliable dataminer HYPEX, we have a list and even some images of the items rolled in via today’s patch. Note that some of these won’t be released today, but they have been added into the game’s files. Images pertaining to the skins are also available in the gallery.
New Homer skin
Homer clones
Event countdown (& Geeked Homer Clones) are live in the game
New OG Bunker Morse Code: “ZEROHOUR”
New FFC Striker Sparkplug skin
The Seven are returning in Chapter 7, as nnew banner and logo got added with the update
Itchy is coming as a sidekick
Battle Royale map got updated
The Bride skin from Kill Bill confirmed for Chapter 7
While Embark seems to have struck gold with free-to-play shooter The Finals, the studio's ambition doesn't end there, as the developers just released ARC Raiders, an extraction shooter, which was the first project announced by the studio.
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EA Sports FC 26 has received a new update on November 19 across PC and consoles, and this is a minor patch that brings the game to version 1.2.1 (which you should see in the game’s start-up screen).
Players will see this update appear on consoles as EA Sports FC 26 update 1.12, and expect this to be a small download.
The latest patch for EA Sports FC 26 is now live, and this is a minor update that the developers call v1.2.1. This primarily focuses on resolving technical issues, so don’t expect any major changes when it comes to the gameplay experience.
Console gamers will see this as EA Sports FC 26 update 1.000.011, and this should be a small download across all platforms.
Ghost of Yotei includes a special feature that allows you to press and hold the touchpad to travel back in time to when the main character, Atsu, was just a child.
Ark Survival Ascended New Update on November 18 Applies Patch 1.075.006
Here’s what’s been added and addressed in the latest Ark Survival Ascended update:
PlayStation v75.7 – Major version for Servers and Clients (v75.6) – 11/18/2025
New Creature Ossidon!
The Ossidon has been temporarily added to Ragnarok, Valguero, and The Center
Ossidon breeding is currently disabled and will remain so until the launch of the Lost Colony
At the start of Lost Colony’s launch, Ossidons cannot be transferred to Lost Colony Official servers (unlike the Veilwyn, which will be transferable)
Fix for allowing dino costumes to be equipped to the wrong dinos.
Fixed a server crash related to anti-mesh logging.
Fixed Obelisk terminal and pad missing textures in Extinction and Aberration.
Fixed spectator mode not rendering structures when teleporting.
Fixed TEK replicator damage not being consistent with other TEK structures.
Fixed inability to place pillars on Fence Foundations.
Fixed spectator mode not replicating objects correctly when teleporting.
Xbox v75.7 – Major version for Servers and Clients (v75.6) – 11/18/2025
New Creature Ossidon!
The Ossidon has been temporarily added to Ragnarok, Valguero, and The Center
Ossidon breeding is currently disabled and will remain so until the launch of the Lost Colony
At the start of Lost Colony’s launch, Ossidons cannot be transferred to Lost Colony Official servers (unlike the Veilwyn, which will be transferable)
Fix for allowing dino costumes to be equipped to the wrong dinos.
Fixed a server crash related to anti-mesh logging.
Fixed Obelisk terminal and pad missing textures in Extinction and Aberration.
Fixed spectator mode not rendering structures when teleporting.
Fixed TEK replicator damage not being consistent with other TEK structures.
Fixed inability to place pillars on Fence Foundations.
Fixed spectator mode not replicating objects correctly when teleporting.
PC v75.7 – Major version for Servers and Clients (v75.9) – 11/18/2025
New Creature Ossidon!
The Ossidon has been temporarily added to Ragnarok, Valguero, and The Center
Ossidon breeding is currently disabled and will remain so until the launch of the Lost Colony
At the start of Lost Colony’s launch, Ossidons cannot be transferred to Lost Colony Official servers (unlike the Veilwyn, which will be transferable)
Fix for allowing dino costumes to be equipped to the wrong dinos.
Fixed a server crash related to anti-mesh logging.
Fixed Obelisk terminal and pad missing textures in Extinction and Aberration.
Fixed spectator mode not rendering structures when teleporting.
Fixed TEK replicator damage not being consistent with other TEK structures.
Fixed inability to place pillars on Fence Foundations.
Fixed spectator mode not replicating objects correctly when teleporting
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Ghost of Yotei includes a special feature that allows you to press and hold the touchpad to travel back in time to when the main character, Atsu, was just a child.
This can only be done in specific, predetermined areas, but the original plan was to make it possible in many more locations, if not everywhere.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
Ghost of Yotei’s Time-Travel Mechanic Was Reduced
Speaking with Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, the creative director of Ghost of Yotei, Jason Connell, said that this feature excited him greatly when it was first proposed years ago.
He explained that the idea’s charm came from how players could see Atsu’s world as an adult — a sad, lonely journey driven by revenge — and then, with the press of a button, step back into “the warmth of her past” to remember what she was fighting for.
However, after working on it for years, the team realized that it essentially meant creating double the graphical content, so they decided to limit time travel to certain parts of the game. Connell said, “It saddened me the day I had to cut it — to say, okay, it can’t be the whole thing anymore, we have to narrow it down. But in the end, it was the right choice.”
He also noted that if the feature were always available, it might have felt uninteresting unless Sucker Punch added enough narrative depth to make time travel meaningful everywhere.
If you still haven’t tried Battlefield 6 and are wondering whether it’s worth buying, now’s the perfect time to find out for yourself.
Electronic Arts has just announced that the game will be free for an entire week, giving everyone a chance to jump in and play the game before making a decision. However, there are some restrictions.
If you're outside the US, and you're playing Battlefield 6, chances are high that you've matched with bots.
Try Battlefield 6 for Free Next Week
From November 25 to December 2, players on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC can try five multiplayer modes and three maps. The trial version does not include the story campaign, but it is a good chance to experience the game and see what it offers. If you enjoy it, you might find a Black Friday deal to buy the full version at a lower price.
What’s known so far is that players will have access to Conquest, Breakthrough, Sabotage, and Team Deathmatch, with the maps Siege of Cairo, Eastwood, and Blackwell Fields. EA has also promised to reveal more details about the trial next week.
The developers’ goal is clear, they set out to deliver a game that fans would love, and so far, it seems they’ve succeeded. Critics have praised its multiplayer, graphics, and sound design, with early reviews being mostly positive.
Just a week before Season 1 of Battlefield 6 kicked off, one of the skins that was set to be released during the season's launch was outed, which caused outrage within the community
While it doesn't take a lot ot rile up the Battlefield fan base, this one did have a point, since it was a slippery slope that could lead to wacky infantry skins seeping their way into the shooter.
Developer The Lost Pixels has deployed Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted update 1.4.0 on all platforms, and this adds new features to the re-imagined game.
Console gamers will see this download appear as Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted update 1.40/1.400 (complete version 1.400.000), and this also applies gameplay fixes sa well.
Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.
Read on for the complete patch notes.
Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted’s November 18 Update Applies Version 1.40/1.400
New Features:
[Steam] Remote Play Together is now supported! This Steam feature allows you to play our local multiplayer (Co-op and Vs.) with your friends online, as if you were in the same room.
The same limitations of 2-player local multiplayer apply. Player 2 is required to use a controller
Steam allows up to 4 people to connect to a Remote Play Together stream. We recommend limiting the enabled input devices (via the Steam Overlay Remote Play settings) to just allow 2 active players, as that is the maximum the game supports
Please note also that this Steam feature relies on the host player’s internet connection speed for game stream performance and stability
Added Accessibility Features that can be toggled on via the Main Menu Options Menu:
High Contrast Mode (high contrast visuals during gameplay to accommodate visual accessibility needs)
Slow Speed (changes 1x speed to 0.5x game speed and reduces the faster speeds accordingly)
Disable Screenshake (removes shaking effect on explosions and other areas)
Added Sun Vacuum / Magnet function to the game
Pressing Right Trigger/R2/ZR on Controllers or Spacebar on Keyboard activates the sun vacuum function, collecting all individual suns present in the level when activated. (Now you can spend more time on strategizing & execution instead of staring at the suns. Which we’ve heard isn’t good for your eyes)
Added additional Keyboard Hotkeys
Tab cycles game speed
1-0 number keys selects and deselects Seed Packets during gameplay
Rainbow Six Siege's next major update, called "Operation Tenfold Pursuit" has been revealed, and it's a lot bigger update than expected.
Gameplay Fixes:
Added ability to open the Almanac from the Pause Menu
Fixed Main Menu button not appearing on Reward Screen
Optimizations made for Zombie memory management to improve performance on lower end devices, particularly in Survival Endless.
Fixed Sol Invictus achievement not being awarded at exactly 2000 sun
Fixed Gold Sunflower trophy not showing on the Main Menu for players who already had Nobel Peas Prize unlocked before an earlier fix for this issue
Fixed issues with Life Well Lived achievement unlock conditions incorrectly tracking used lawnmowers
Fixed Co-op Streak Counter and Trophy unlocks not showing correctly
Vasebreaker and I, Zombie Minigames now have separate save slots
Fixed Fog covering the Zombie preview during Seed Selection on Survival levels (We don’t like surprises on this lawn)
Fixes for Endless modes not showing streak counter/flags completed properly
Fixed Polevaulters being a little too effective at getting past lawnmowers in rare cases (Took a while, but we’ve shortened all the poles we could find)
Fixed Mallet becoming unusable in certain situations during Vasebreaker levels
Fixes for reported issues with Cob Cannon causing freezes in levels
Fixes for various issues with Garden Tools and Zen Garden navigation
Fixes for issues with plant selection and timer resets
Zomboni now properly spawns Bobsled Team in Vs Mode.
Many more minor optimizations, fixes and polish changes
Audio / Visual Fixes:
Reduced volume of the RIP Mode guitar riff (Dr. Z has been issued a sound complaint by the neighborhood watch)
Fixed various audio and visual issues with the Almanac including Zombie Sprite Sheet using incorrect placeholder assets
Fix for Plant/Zombie placement previews not being faded out when you can’t afford to place them
Marigolds now show their whole range of colours
Fixed Dave forgetting to show you various items when he’s talking about them (Dave got too excited but he’s got enough practice now)
Fixed Dave wandering a bit too far off-screen in certain aspect ratios (We’ve marked his spot with tape so he knows where to stand now)
Fixed audio and visual issues with the Vs. Mode Target Zombies
Fixed various visual states not showing correctly in Vs. Mode
Fixed lawnmowers flying into position
Fixed alternate lawnmower wheels going into overdrive
Fixed Retro Zombie’s Rubber Ducky appearance
Fixed various Zombie layering issues
Fixed Plant/Seed Packet outline inconsistencies
Various Plant and Zombie animation, sfx and vfx fixes
Fixes for minor Zen Garden visual issues
Minor font sizing fixes
Many more minor optimizations, fixes and polish changes
We’re not expecting a lot of patches to be released for the game, but if we get one, expect it here on MP1st.
Developer id Software has released the latest update for DOOM: The Dark Ages, and it’s a big one! As part of Update 3, Ripatorium 2.0 is introduced to all gamers, and this brings a slate of new stuff.
Console gamers will see this as DOOM: The Dark Ages update 1.011 (complete version 1.011.000), and expect this to be a beefy download, as it adds a slew of new features.
For what’s new, read on for the patch notes.
DOOM: The Dark Ages Ripatorium 2.0 Introduced on November 18 via Patch 1.011
What to Expect in DOOM: The Dark Ages Update 3
Update 3 for DOOM: The Dark Ages introduces Ripatorium 2.0, offering additional Encounter Presets, deeper customization options, additional jukebox tracks and the ability to share your custom encounters on a per-round basis via Passcode sharing.
This update also includes Campaign quality-of-life updates such as the Brink of Death feature now selectable between Normal and Hard settings via the Difficulty tab, plus player-requested updates including bindable inputs for your active Melee Weapon and Shield Rune.
Ripatorium 2.0
We’ve added even more ways to customize the Ripatorium arena mode, including the ability to share and load presets from each round via our Passcode sharing*.
The Ripatorium is now round-based, with players customizing a selection of enemies they will face for up to five rounds
Each Ripatorium round can have unique settings and up to 10 respawn waves
In the Settings menu, we’ve added new options for Time Limit
Each round also features a unique Passcode (highlighted in the image below) that allows you to share your custom Ripatorium round and all its settings with other players
To play someone else’s Ripatorium encounter, select the corresponding round and press the newly added “Enter New Passcode” input at the bottom of the screen
There are also new Encounter Presets to choose from: Medium, Challenging and Sadistic
What are the “Preset Incoming” Encounters? (Highlighted in the image below)
We’re looking to collect the best custom encounters so that we can curate some community-made presets! Be sure to tag @doom on social with your unique round Passcodes for your best full encounter setups! In time, these will be added in-game via an Active Tunable update (without requiring a client update)
The Jukebox now includes five additional tracks:
“Theomachy”
“Bloodspill”
“Divine Retribution”
“From the Ashes”
“Wither and Writhe”
An icon now appears over the heads of the last few remaining enemies in a round
Additional line-of-sight blockers have been added to all arenas
End of Level Summary now shows two new tabs: Difficulty and Arena Setup
Difficulty: Includes settings used during the Ripatorium run
Arena Setup: Breaks down total demons killed with separate tabs counting each class of slain demon (Fodder, Heavy and Super Heavy)
Gameplay & Quality of Life
Brink of Death is now an adjustable setting in the Difficulty tab
Normal provides the recommended support
Hard provides less support and makes surviving at low health more challenging
Input Bindings
Players can now swap their active Shield Rune and Melee Weapon during gameplay
Four new player-requested key bindings have been added to the Input tab:
Next Melee Weapon
Previous Melee Weapon
Next Shield Rune
Previous Shield Rune
Controller Vibration
Adjusting the vibration intensity slider now correctly adjusts external controllers on Xbox when plugged into a PC
Controller vibration now works correctly with the BFC equipped
Enemy AI Fixes
Fixed a crash on PlayStation 5 Pro when initiating a Glory Strike on Heavy and Super Heavy-classed enemies after they’re Dazed from the player using the Shredder
The player no longer clips through the geometry of the wall when performing a Glory Strike against the Komodo
Floating VFX will no longer appear over the Cacodemon’s corpse if it is killed while performing a wall attack
The Vagary Champion’s summon VFX are now the correct size
Fixed an issue with the Cacodemon’s shield continuing to block attacks briefly after it visually expires
Added ambient audio to the Cacodemon’s idle animation
If you're seeing a ton of bots in Battlefield 6 matches, you're not alone.
Tweaks & Adjustments
Atlan
Adjusted Brink of Death feature for all difficulties so players have a greater chance to fight back from a near-death situation
Slightly increased the amount of health received from killing Titan enemies
Prince Ahzrak
Reduced acceleration of projectiles spawned from the boss’ Super Dive Bomb attack
Reduced base damage of boss’ Spear Throw so that it does not break the player’s Shield in a single shot when enemy damage slider value is 2.0x or lower.
The Old One
Slightly increased health received by the player when performing a Glory Strike
Reduced the damage scaling on the Gravity Well explosion across all damage slider values 1.0x and above.
Cacodemon
Slightly reduced speed of Lightning Wall projectiles
Cosmic Baron
Reduced damage of Guillotine Projectile attack so that the player’s Shield doesn’t break instantly on block
Fixed a bug where additional damage was sometimes applied when hit by a Cosmic Baron’s Guillotine Projectile
Combat Feedback
Adjusted various weapons and enemies to activate gore with greater frequency and consistency across the player’s arsenal
Adjusted enemy ragdoll behavior for various melee attacks and Shield Charge to further punctuate those actions in combat
Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue with the Atlan’s Brink of Death activating despite the player Perfect Dodging an AOE attack
The spark VFX for using the Shield block no longer appears when taking damage from environmental hazards or other damage that bypasses the Shield
Fixed a bug with the Lore Nerd Milestone not completing correctly after finishing a 100% playthrough
Fixed an issue with the Perfection Skin not unlocking if the player force quits during the third Ripatorium match
Fixed a rare issue where the campaign’s Pause and Dossier menus were replaced with Ripatorium menus, leading to save corruption and inaccessible menus
Fixed a bug where debug text would appear after dying in the projectile parry tutorial area
Interrupting the Combat Shotgun burst fire with Shield block no longer causes the player camera to slightly tilt until mantling or restarting the map
Fixed an issue in the Ripatorium where both mods for the Shredder and Accelerator would be active at the same time if the player reloaded the encounter or died and restarted
Hitting a Chaingunner with a pinned fodder demon will no longer instantly kill the demon
Armored enemies will now falter correctly when their armor is destroyed by the Ravager and Pulverizer
Fixed a bug where the first instance of damage the player takes after a checkpoint would not mitigate damage properly if hit from behind
Killing a Vagary, Agaddon Hunter or Komodo in the Ripatorium no longer triggers their related Campaign milestones
The Ripatorium now saves the Melee weapon the player equipped from the previous attempt. In addition, , charges for that weapon are fully replenished if the player swaps Melee weapons before the first round of enemies spawn
Addressed a bug with the firing SFX getting stuck in a loop if the player swapped from the Auto Turret Rune to another Shield Rune after it has already begun to fire in the Ripatorium
Once another patch has been released by Bethesda, expect it here on MP1st.
Many Call of Duty players have been speaking out after noticing calling cards and other in-game assets in Black Ops 7 that look low-quality and show little effort, which has led many to believe they were made with artificial intelligence (AI).
Assassin’s Creed Mirage players are in for a treat, as Ubisoft has released a free content update to all owners. Called the version 1.1.0 patch, console owners will see it appear as Assassin’s Creed Mirage update 1.11/1.011 (complete version 1.011.000), and this brings the Valley of Memory story content.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
Expect new world activities and a new region in Alula. There are also parkour and control improvements too.
AC Mirage Update 1.011/1.11 Released on November 18 for New Story Content
PATCH SIZES:
PlayStation®5: 22.6 GB
PlayStation®4: ~16.6 GB
Xbox Series X|S: 32.39 GB
Xbox One: 10.11 GB
PC Uplay: ~28.15 GB
PC Steam: ~28.15 GB
PC Epic: ~28.15 GB
NEW STORY CONTENT: VALLEY OF MEMORY
Caution. Spoilers ahead for the main story of Assassin’s Creed Mirage.
A new adventure begins for Basim.
Set before the finale of Mirage’s main narrative, Valley of Memory is a free story expansion for Assassin’s Creed Mirage that begins with a mysterious lead: Basim hears rumors that his long-lost father may still be alive. After speaking with his old friend, Dervis, Basim sets out for AlUla – a land of secrets, ancient ruins, and vibrant oases.
To begin the Valley of Memory questline, players will need to have started the “Head of the Snake” mission in the base game. Players can also choose to skip ahead in the story directly from the main menu when starting a new game. Speak with Dervis to begin your journey to the Valley of Memory.
Once done, speak with Dervis to begin your journey to the Valley of Memory.
For more information, you can check out our guide on how to access the new Valley of Memory content here.
NEW REGION: ALULA
Explore AlUla, a breathtaking new setting from the Golden Age of the Abbasid Empire, set at a crossroads of civilization. Largely lost to time, the Valley of Memory is a stunning region that played an important role in the history of the area for centuries.
Divided into two main regions, the so-called Land of the Dead in the northern half, and the Land of the Living in the southern half, each sub-region offers unique visual variety and opportunities.
Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.
NEW WORLD ACTIVITIES
Beyond the main story, Valley of Memory offers additional hours of new and returning world activities which will help you uncover the mysteries of AlUla. Familiar side activities return, including world events and world contracts, alongside brand-new additions:
One such activity is Stolen Goods, where Basim must steal secret maps from robbers to recover valuable items.
Another is Oud Melodies, which challenges players to collect musical themes through parkour sequences – reminiscent of the sea shanties in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. Once collected, Basim can perform these melodies in a variety of musical settings throughout the world, offering the perfect chance to enjoy a break from the journey.
There are also more surprises waiting to be discovered, allowing players to dive deeper into the history and tales of the time.
AC Mirage New Update Parkour and Gameplay Improvements via Patch 1.11/1.011
Free Jump
The option to free jump has been added to Mirage’s gameplay settings, giving you the ability to manually jump as you traverse through the game. This can be set to on/off in the gameplay options tab.
Back and Side Ejects
Side and back ejects can now be performed even if there is no clear spot for Basim to land or a clear handhold for him to grab. You can also toggle this “Free” mode on/off in the gameplay options tab. Keep the current “Safe” mode if you prefer that Basim always lands safe and sound.
Control Presets
A new “modern” control preset has been added to the gameplay options to improve the feel of the controls, especially when Free Jump has been enabled.
Rainbow Six Siege's next major update, called "Operation Tenfold Pursuit" has been revealed, and it's a lot bigger update than expected.
ANIMUS SEQUENCES (REPLAYABLE MISSIONS FEATURE)
Another highly requested feature from the community was mission replay-ability. Well, we heard you! Main missions and contracts can now be replayed!
You can access them through your investigation board’s “Animus Sequences” section or by interacting with the Animus icons around the world.
New challenges will be available upon replaying a mission, allowing you to complete challenges to earn new rewards, like Animus mods. Animus Mods are auto-refills over time for tools & Assassin Focus and can be activated only in Animus Sequences or in New Game+.
NEW DIFFICULTY SETTINGS
Two new difficulties have been added to the game: Hardened Assassin and Ultimate Assassin. Each new preset also includes one new reward. These can be awarded for completing a permadeath run on the corresponding difficulty setting.
Hardened Assassin sits between Assassin (Normal) and Master Assassin (Hard) and features the same difficulty as Assassin, but with higher defense enemies.
Ultimate Assassin is our new hardest difficulty, providing a new and fresh challenge for experienced players.
For those wanting a more tailored experience, we’ve also added a new Custom Difficulty preset as well!
TIER 3 TOOL UPGRADE
Tools can now be upgraded to level 3, giving them new abilities to help you through the new challenges of the DLC. These include:
Throwing Knives – Throwing Knives become explosive.
Smoke Bomb – Becomes a corrosive bomb that dissolves dead enemies, leaving no trace of them.
Blow Dart – Can now pierce even the most heavily armored enemies.
Noisemaker – Can now put enemies caught in the impact zone to sleep.
Traps – Can now cause enemies caught within their blast radius to enter berserk mode and attack their fellow guards.
This year, we brought to light that an unannounced Warhammer RPG, in development by the infant studio Thought Pennies, was cancelled around late 2024 due to a loss of funding from its publisher.
LIST OF BUG FIXES
GAMEPLAY
All claimed rewards are now linked to the player account save. For instance: any reward claimed in Permadeath will now be accessible to all the saves on the player’s account.
Modified how to access permadeath: it can now only be initiated when starting a New Game+, rather than at any time.
Prevented players from falling on a specific ledge in Baghdad.
UI
Resolved an issue where the Options menu would be offset after talking with a merchant with text size set to Large.
Fixed an issue where the “Assassin’s Creed Franchise” button would lead to a page stating that there is no content available.
Numbers in some item descriptions are no longer split when the text is displayed as Large in Japanese language.
Fixed the localization of “Basim Valhalla Costume” in Traditional Chinese.
VISUALS & GRAPHICS
Addressed an issue where the world would look dimmer with almost no highlights after turning on HDR.
Fixed an issue where the Desync screen on PS5 Pro would display broken visuals.
The draped golden fabric of the Dhahabi Master Assassin Costume now moves freely like other costumes.
STABILITY
Fixed rare issues that could create crashes.
With a patch this significant, don’t be surprised if Ubisoft has to release a follow up patch for fixes.
Hello Games has rolled out a new patch, 6.17, for No Man’s Sky today, November 18, 2025, which addresses gameplay and stability issues related to the ongoing Holiday Expeditions 2025 event.
The update, however, is not a major one; it still fixes several gameplay bugs. For console players, the patch appears as version 6.17/6.017. Read on for the complete patch notes straight from Hello Games.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
No Man’s Sky New Update Fixes Multiple Gameplay Bugs via Patch 6.017
Bug Fixes
Fixed a multiplayer bug that could cause erratic physics impulses during starship landing sequence.
Fixed an issue that prevented non-corvette parts from being retrieved from the corvette parts box.
Fixed a text issue when salvaging a corvette.
Fixed an issue that caused corvette modules awarded by expeditions to provide 0 units when sold at the corvette workshop.
Fixed an issue which showed incorrect filters when buying and selling corvette or relic parts.
Fixed an issue that would cause doors on the Space Anomaly to not render after flying in.
Fixed an issue which caused Corvette ships to be placed in the wrong location when teleporting to a base.
Improved performance when rendering large schools of fish.
Optimised Vulkan memory usage.
Fixed a number of rare crashes.
Fixed a video memory issue.
Optimised PS4 and PS5 graphics memory usage.
Fixed an issue that could cause Xbox to hang on the pause menu.
Fixed an issue which prevented appropriate messaging when inviting or joining a multiplayer session with certain privacy settings.
Hello Games are likely to release another patch as more issues are identified and resolved. Once another is live we’ll make sure to let you guys know here at MP1st. In the meantime, if you experience any issues, let the devs know by submitting a bug report.
For those reliant on breaking news, chances are you’ve signed up to X (formerly known as Twitter). However, it seems the service has seen a massive disruption today, November 18.
Both on the mobile app and desktop versions, Twitter or X is down, with the feed not refreshing.
Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.
Twitter/X Suffers Major Outage on November 18
Downdetector has pinged thousands of reports for X/Twitter being down today. It seems the main issue stems from host service provider Cloudflare.
Websites aside from X are affected, and this includes ChatGPT are affected with slow loading, and in some cases, inaccessibility. For those uanware, Cloudflare is an online infrastructure company that offers servicess that power a lot of online domains and services today.
For its part, Cloudflare is aware of the issues and are currently investigating. While X/Twitter and other affected sites might work from time to time, we’ve noticed it’s been unstable, so don’t be surprised if you can’t load anything for the time being.
Apparently, Ubisoft was very close to reviving Splinter Cell, but the project ultimately ended up being shelved and transformed into the ill-fated XDefiant — an arcade shooter that was shut down less than a year after its 2024 launch.
Arrowhead Game Studios has released an update for Helldivers 2 on consoles and PC, addressing a short list of fixes related to optimization, crashing, and other issues.
Players will see this download appear as Helldivers 2 update version 1.004.102, and this should be a small download across all platforms that slots in quality-of-life features, though don’t expect anything drastic.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
For the complete list of changes made, head on below, helldiver.
Helldivers 2 Receives Minor Update on November 18
Overview
Freedom’s greetings, Helldivers! Welcome to this “mini” quality of life update. Below, you will see some of the fixes the developers have been working on over the past few weeks. As always, we are excited to get your thoughts and feedback on how this improves your diving!
Fixes
Crashes,
Fixed a crash that could happen when alt+tabbing or changing display related settings
Fixed a crash that would occur when the Hive Lord would hear noises coming from outside the map area
Fixed a crash that could occur when leaving or disconnecting from a game
Fixed a crash which could occur when changing graphics settings during some missions (PC only)
Fixed a rare crash which could occur when launching into city missions (PC only)
Fixed a rare crash which could occur when the Pelican lands
Miscellaneous,
Fixed an issue where the SH-32 Shield Generator Backpack and the FX-12 Shield Generator Relay didn’t shield those inside from the effects of Storms such as Acid Storm, Sandstorm, and Blizzard
Fixed a rare bug where all audio could cut out after extensive playtime
Optimizations,
Improved the way environmental effects such as Sandstorms, Blizzards, and Acid Storms apply their status effects for reduced impact on performance
Optimized destruction on various tree assets to maintain performance when lots of trees are being destroyed
Fixed Sandstorms and Blizzards no longer slowing Helldivers down.
We have addressed a gameplay/performance issue which allowed Bile Titans to traverse through areas they should not have been able to.
Developer Ultizero has deployed Lost Soul Aside update 1.100 (complete version 1.100.000) this November 18 on PS5 and PC, and this is more than your standard patch aimed at squashing bugs.
This time around, the studio has even ushered in new content in the form of a new Challenge mode. There are also optimization improvements applied for both PS5 and PC.
Sony Japan recently announced a Japan-only PS5 Digital Edition, arriving in stores on 21 November for about $350.
For the complete changelog, read on below.
Lost Soul Aside’s November 18 Update Adds New Challenge Mode for Free via Patch 1.100
New Content:
A brand-new Challenge Mode, Surge of Voidrax, is now available for all players.
Prepare for high-intensity combat, adaptive challenges, and unique rewards as you take on the new threat from the Voidrax.
PS5 & PC – Optimizations
New Skins: Unlock new skins in Challenge Mode by saving your progress with Liana’s Save after obtaining preferred appearances in story mode.
Skip the Prologue: Players can now skip the Prologue and jump directly into the action for faster access to core gameplay.
Improved Exploration Comfort
Voidrax Pathfinder: Players struggling with certain puzzles or challenges can now opt to directly resolve them using the new Voidrax Pathfinder feature.
Platforming Simplification: Adjusted platforming difficulty across Chapters 1–4, including areas like Mount Salvation, Mistwood, and Royal Court of Frosthold.
Puzzle & Minigame Enhancements: Mechanics have been optimized for smoother, more intuitive gameplay experiences.
Cinematic Narrative Upgrades
Expression Animation Update: Enhanced facial animations across most cutscenes for more lively and authentic emotional expression.
Lighting Enhancements: Improved global lighting in cutscenes to heighten atmosphere and narrative impact.
Performance and Interaction Improvements: Optimized character gaze and dialogue camera angles, added ambient talk lip-sync animations, boosting the overall narrative immersion.
Custom Button Mapping: Players can now customize keyboard/mouse and controller inputs on both PlayStation 5 console and PC to tailor controls to their preferences.
Resident Evil Requiem, the next main entry in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise, was once planned to include a multiplayer mode.
PC – Optimization
Steam Deck Support: Lost Soul Aside now fully supports Steam Deck, enabling a seamless adventure wherever you go.
PS5 & PC – Bug Fixes
Fixed an issue where Arena Power’s “Phantom Shield” would still consume scales when Kaser was invincible.
Fixed a problem in Chapter 3: Lethonix Dimension where certain actions could cause the crystal to be lost, preventing proper mechanism unlocking.
Fixed a bug where some monster skills could not be perfectly blocked.
PC – Bug Fix
Fixed a UI issue where button prompts may display incorrectly in specific scenarios.
Don’t be surprised to see Ultizero release a follow-up patch to fix any gameplay issues with the new mode, and if we do we get one, expect it here on MP1st.
Apparently, Ubisoft was very close to reviving Splinter Cell, but the project ultimately ended up being shelved and transformed into the ill-fated XDefiant — an arcade shooter that was shut down less than a year after its 2024 launch.
