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Pete Hines “Confused” About Xbox Keeping Call of Duty Multiplatform While Bethesda Games Are Exclusive

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
June 27, 2023 12:50 pm in News

Upon announcing its intent to acquire Activision Blizzard, Microsoft also revealed on the same day that it would keep Call of Duty multiplatform in a blog post. Call of Duty being multiplat was welcomed among the gaming community but caught Bethesda’s head of publishing, Pete Hines by surprise, who stated his concern that it is the “opposite of what we were just asked to do with our own titles.”

This was revealed in an email that was uploaded as evidence in the ongoing legal battle between the FTC and Microsoft for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against the Activision Blizzard transaction. The email dates back to October 2, 2022.

Find the full email below:

I’m confused. Is the below not the opposite of what we were just asked (told) to do with our own titles? What’s the difference? Emphasis in bold is mine. From this blog post yesterday.

First, some commentators have asked whether we will continue to make popular content like Activision’s Call of Duty available on competing platforms like Sony’s PlayStation. The obvious concern is that Microsoft could make this title available exclusively on the Xbox console, undermining opportunities for Sony PlayStation users.

To be clear, Microsoft will continue to make Call of Duty and other popular Activision Blizzard titles available on PlayStation through the term of any existing agreement with Activision. And we have committed to Sony that we will also make them available on PlayStation beyond the existing agreement and into the future so that Sony fans can continue to enjoy the games they love. We are also interested in taking similar steps to support Nintendo’s successful platform. We believe this is the right thing for the industry, for gamers and for our business.

Did anyone at Xbox think about giving us a heads-up on this? Todd’s going to DICE in a couple weeks, you don’t think a journo might find him and press him on why the below is ok for COD or any Activision Blizzard games, but not TES6 or Starfield? Or at any/every future interview he does?

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The email is addressed to Bethesda bosses including Todd Howard and Todd Vaughn, and he asks them “Did anyone at Xbox think about giving us a heads-up on this?” It seems like he wasn’t particularly thrilled about the idea that Call of Duty will remain multiplatform while Bethesda’s own titles were largely exclusive to Xbox.

In another email (from 2019) revealed earlier today, Xbox Game Studios’ head Matt Booty stated that he believes Microsoft could “spend Sony out of business.”

More of these evidence emails and statements from executives will roll out as the trial proceeds until the end of this week. Stay tuned to MP1st as we will cover all of them.

Source: FTC v Microsoft Evidence Files 

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New Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for June 27, 2023

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
12:06 pm in News

It’s Tuesday, Vault Dwellers, and that means another store refresh. That’s right, the items for sale in Fallout 76’s Atomic Shop have been updated!

As usual, MP1st is here with the new Fallout 76 Atomic Shop weekly update today, June 27’s list of items for sale. Read on for this week’s best Atomic Shop items and bundles below.

New Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Weekly Update for June 27:

Fallout 76 Atomic Shop weekly update for June 27

Notable Items This Week:

  • Pioneer Summer C.A.M.P. Bundle – 1500
  • Budding Apothecary – 700
  • Giant Ant Farm – 500
  • Large Bird Nest Display – 500
  • Bird Cage Lamp – 350
  • Dinner Bell – 350
  • Pioneer Mr. Fuzzy Plushie – 250
  • Scout Paint – 300
  • Reporting for Duty Bundle – Unlockable With Fallout 1st
  • Toxic Wasteland Shelter – 2000
  • Guts & Grit Paint – 1400
  • A&D Vendor Bot – 700
  • Backyard Garden Bundle – 1400
  • Mine Reclamation Bundle – 1260
  • Share the Love Bundle – 980
  • Vault 76 Military Beret – Free
  • Free Scout’s Banner – Free
  • Rotating Color Wheel Lamp – 150

What is the Fallout 76 Atomic Shop?

The Atomic Shop is an in-game store which offers cosmetics, C.A.M.P. objects and more in exchange for a special currency called Atoms. Most purchases are unlocked account-wide, and may be accessed by any character on the account.

Some objects require an in-game plan to be learned in order to gain access, while other items are only unlocked for a single, specified character. All exclusive items are character-bound, and cannot be dropped or traded with other players. The Atomic Shop is accessible at any time from the main menu, as well as the pause screen after leaving Vault 76 for the first time.

That’s it for this week’s refresh. Is there anything in particular that interests you?

If not, there’s always next week, which we’ll have covered, so be sure to check back in next Tuesday!

Tags: Bethesda Softworks Fallout Fallout 76 Fallout 76 Atomic Shop Fallout 76 Store Items
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Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged New Features and Gameplay Revealed

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
11:58 am in News

Mattel has unveiled Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged new features and a gameplay trailer highlighting the mechanics, and arenas with blazing-fast cars.

More Reading: Xbox Game Studios Head Suggested That Microsoft Can “Spend Sony out of Business” in 2019

Watch the Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged gameplay trailer right here:

The developers have also listed the key features of the game, which comprises of things borrowed from the predecessor and some totally new mechanics. You can find them below:

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged New Features

  • Two new vehicular maneuvers bring an extra layer of action to each race. With the power of boost, players will be able to Jump or Double Jump at any moment. With a boosted hop, racers can fly over their enemies, avoid obstacles, and navigate tight spaces.
  • Introducing the Lateral Dash, which gives players the chance to use strength instead of speed. Through this maneuver, players can collide with cars on either flank to force opponents off the track or bounce them against a track’s barriers.
  • Five brand-new environments.
  • Collection of 130 iconic vehicles from the Hot Wheels universe. This includes the introduction of two all-new classes: ATVs and Motorcycles.
  • Brand-new Skill System that allows players to customize their vehicles for a totally personalized ride. With the Skill Points earned, players can invest in a Skill Tree, consisting of three branches, each focusing on different aspects of a car’s driving abilities.
  • The Livery Editor will allow the creation of unique liveries that let players stand out on the track, while the new Sticker Editor will let Hot Wheels artists create, save, and share specific patterns and shapes, allowing for further customization of their vehicle’s appearance. Once they are satisfied with their designs, they can share them with the world, showcasing their artistic skills to fellow racers.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged races out on October 19 for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Review – Mystery From the Grave

  by   Vitor Braz  
11:18 am in News

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is a true classic, a sheer combined effort of creativity and storytelling that affectionately remains underrated, no matter how much acclaim it deservingly earned as it released for Nintendo DS back in 2010. Capcom took a gamble and seemingly it paid off, at least in terms of artistic achievement and pure gameplay entertainment, an experience that is hard to explain but extremely easy to enjoy. So, it’s with some amazement but also with open arms that we welcome this game on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, in a visually improved version that makes the stunning characters more alive than ever, and the story even more enjoyable, despite some shortcomings.

Supernatural Detectives

Ghost Trick’s concept is unique, but the thoughtfulness placed into the narrative is almost unrivalled, a true tale of twists, excitement, comedy, thrills, tenderness, and everything else you can think of. It will take you through all the motions, introducing new characters at every opportunity but giving them a purpose, an identity, even if their screen time may sometimes be brief. Lynne, a redhaired girl, is an easily excitable and curious wannabe detective, and Missile is the most adorable, kind, and devoted Pomeranian in the whole world, willing to give his life for her owner. However, there are many more like these, and you will find many favorites throughout the adventure.

The mystery sets off right from the very beginning, as this still mysterious redhaired girl is about to be murdered, and we discover our supernatural powers allowing us to manipulate physical objects in the real world. Our character is dead, you see, but not gone forever, being capable of navigating the environment by jumping from one item to the next if the distance is short. You can also use certain items to create chain reactions to startle the living, unaware that there is someone doing things from the other side.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review

There’s always a goal in mind, hinted at by the characters or by our partners in otherworldly problem solving, and this sometimes requires you to move from one location to another. This can be done via telephone lines, our only way to reach other places and uncover the extraordinary, even complex – plot.

Occasionally you’ll have the opportunity to rewind time four minutes prior to the death of someone, in a desperate attempt to save them. These sections are thrilling, with the rush of discovering the even more elaborate set pieces before time runs out, and the joy of finally deconstructing the chain of events that ends with the person or animal being saved. Timing is of the issue, as your soul travels along with objects, either by their own movement (such as opening a door or making a note fall down) or by taking advantage of humans walking around (taking a ride on a food cart or a billystick).

Miss the perfect timing, and unless the section allows you to make ammends, the current run is lost, and you must restart it. That’s one of the things that may frustrate some players, as Ghost Trick is as much about creativity and planning ahead as it is about trial and error – witnessing the routines of each character, the items being thrown around, how some mechanisms work, and making the best of the whole system. It’s incredibly rewarding, and a fantastic feeling when you discover the path to progress.

From Handheld to the Big Screen

Ghost Trick is also renowned for the visual attention to detail. Capcom really excelled here, with characters that walk with differentiated styles, interact with everything around them with intricate movements, each animation comprised of countless frames that just hit you by their silky-smooth transitions.

The PC version we reviewed makes the whole world look a million times better, with crispy clean graphics and details everywhere. Character design is even more gorgeous, now devoid of the jagged edges that plagued the Nintendo DS version, with improved frame rates and their uniqueness screaming at you, from the protagonists to the less significant characters. Being heavily story-based, Ghost Trick has several cutscenes playing out, and each one is an opportunity to enjoy the work that has gone into it.

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review

But the downside is that Capcom forgot something in this revamp that is impossible to ignore – the game preserves the 4:3 display format that originated from the DS version. You will see borders on each side of the screen filling up the remaining space, making the gameplay area disappointingly smaller, while also ruining part of the potential for this game to be elected as one of the most charismatic and cute cartoon adventures ever created. Sure, it’s still fantastic, and you can select from a few borders with patterns if your heart desires, but this aspect alone felt like a letdown in face of the game’s graphical achievements.

The accurate stylus commands from the DS are flawlessly replaced by gamepad controls, keeping the adventure intuitive and to the point, a requirement due to the pin-point precision that some sections demand.

All things considered, even after more than a decade, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective remains a gem that can’t be missed, and that’s a true testament to its long-lasting quality. With brilliant design, improved visuals that are remarkably smooth and pleasant to watch, a challenging adventure, and a story that has more nuances than you could ever expect during its 10-hour duration, this is a unique game that delivers so many thrills, so many funny moments, that you won’t regret a single minute invested in it.

Score: 9/10

Pros:

  • An incredibly complex and fun story
  • The upgraded visuals are even more amazing than before
  • Fantastic character design and animation
  • Original and challenging gameplay

Cons:

  • Screen display locked at 4:3
  • Some frustrating areas where trial and error becomes too common

Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective review code was provided by the publisher. You can read MP1st’s review and scoring policy right here.

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Tower of Fantasy Update 3.0. Domain 9 Sector Patch Notes for June 27

  by   Alex Co  
11:05 am in News

Hotta Studio has released Tower of Fantasy update 3.0 which is also called Domain 9 Sector this June 27! Read on for the complete ToF update 3.0 patch notes below along with the trailer and other details

Tower of Fantasy Update 3.0. Domain 9 Sector Patch Notes:

◤Update Method◢

● Resource Updates: Considering the large size of the update, we recommend finishing the update procedure once the server is down so you can experience the new version as soon as it is back up. Wi-Fi is recommended for downloading the update. The instructions for updating are provided below.
◆ PC:
1. After the server is down, please exit and restart the game client manually, then update the launcher.
2. Please click Update in the launcher. Once the resource has begun downloading, you can minimize the launcher window. Updates will be carried out in the background until they are complete.
Special Reminder: The PC launcher will be updated this time. If you encounter an error after the update, please log out and restart the launcher before logging in again. If the problem persists, please get in touch with customer service.
◆ Android & iOS:
1. This update requires a new package. Please go to the app store of your mobile device to download the latest version of the app once the server has been taken down.
2. Once you’ve launched the game and the download has started, you may run it in the background until the update finishes.
● Server-down maintenance: We suggest that you log off 15 minutes before the maintenance begins, and please do not make purchases 5 minutes before the server is down in order to avoid negative gaming experiences and losses of your in-game properties.

◤Compensation◢

Maintenance compensation: 300 dark crystals
Client update compensation: 200 dark crystals
Equipment Augment gameplay description ambiguity compensation: 10 core control modules + 25 augmentation factors
– Compensation eligibility: Reach Wanderer Lv. 6 before the update
– We will deliver the aforementioned compensation to you via mail within 2 hours after the maintenance. Do remember to check your mailbox and claim them.

◤Updates◢

◆ New Gameplay
1. New Main Story, Domain 9: Ignisville Gale, and Ignisville-themed Side Missions
Ignisville is at times of imminent crisis. At the other side of the celestial gate, danger lurks in Domain 9. With the increasing harassment from the Darkness, the energy that is supposed to suppress these enemies is getting depleted. Wanderers will embark on a new adventure to look for new strengths and new partners to face the crisis triggered by the depleting energy altogether.
2. New Map: Domain 9
Opened up Ignisville, which comprises areas such as Ignisville Mansion, Windward Outskirts, Black Jade Ruins, and Cloud Summit. Experience the thrill of new exploration modes and engaging puzzles.
3. New Simulacrum Liu Huo Is Coming Soon
She wields an ink brush to fight off the Darkness. What an amazing way to practice calligraphy in combat! The Domain Guard of Farewellville, Liu Huo, is expecting your arrival! The new weapon: Pine Comet, and Simulacrum: Liu Huo, will soon be available.
4. New Mentorship System
Wanderers can look for mentors or recruit apprentices on the Mentorship screen. Guided growth, shared success. Complete Mentorship Missions with your mentor/apprentice to receive generous rewards.
5. New Smart Servant System
The activated smart servant will assist in the battle when entering the combat state, providing damage and buffs during the battle. Combat strength can be increased by upgrading the smart servant. Wanderers can obtain smart servants and enhancement materials by exploring the Domain 9 map.
6. Wormhole 2.0
The Wormhole has been revamped and loaded with better rewards. The all-new mechanics will definitely take the challenge of Wanderers’ flexibility and adaptability to another level!
7. New World Boss
Get ready to take on the new world boss in Domain 9, Zhuyan. The boss is waiting for your challenge at the foot of Spiritfall Rise!
8. Other New Content
a) The level cap is increased to Lv. 95
b) New suppressor level unlocked
c) New SSR Relic: Speedwalkers
d) New dimension level rollback feature
e) New story navigation feature: Now you can choose and directly enter the story chapter of your choice
f) New Domain 9 achievements and titles
g) Added new Bounty Missions for Domain 9 and adjusted Bounty Missions for other regions
◆ New Events (refer to the actual online event for final information)
We will launch a series of new events and activities after the update. For specific event rules, please refer to “Ver. 3.0 First Event Announcement.”
1. Domain 9 Guiding Event
1) A Glimpse of Ignisville
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/08/07 21:00
Complete the event missions to obtain rewards like dark crystals, mira, AI R&D Contract I, and many more.
2) Challenger’s Tasklist
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/08/07 21:00
Complete the mission to obtain rewards such as spacetime crystal fragments, dark crystals, special vouchers, and energy crystal dust.
Void Abyss missions will be available at 05:00 on 2023/07/01 (Server Time).
※Tips: Please be aware that the event progress will be reset once the event is over. Please claim your rewards in time.
2. Clouds of Cangwu
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/18 02:00
7-Day Sign-In, Cloudtop Asunder, Tiles of Qingge, and Wild Goose Array will be available for a limited time during the event. Participate in the events to obtain penannular jade that can be redeemed for limited rewards in the Cloud Store.
Event Rewards: Penannular jade can be redeemed for red nuclei, microreactors, exoskeletons, Cutie Mi-a, etc.
1) 7-Day Sign-In
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/18 02:00
2) Cloudtop Asunder
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/18 02:00
During the event, defeat the world boss Zhuyan in Domain 9 to obtain the event currency, penannular jade, from the boss chest.
3) Tiles of Qingge
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/18 02:00
Wanderers use the bow to fire at 3 or more connected tiles of the same color to remove them. The tiles will vanish on hit and award points.
4) Wild Goose Array
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/07/11 03:00–2023/07/18 02:00
3. Cloudscape
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/08/07 21:00
Explore Domain 9 and redeem rewards in the event store.
4. Liu Huo Limited Order
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/17 21:00
Use red nuclei to make Special Orders, and the probability of obtaining the limited weapon, Pine Comet, will be greatly increased during the Special Order.
Use special vouchers to make Special Orders, and the probability of obtaining the limited Matrix, Liu Huo, will be greatly increased during the Special Order.
5. Burst Tether Limited Order
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/17 21:00
When using red nuclei to make Special Orders, select a weapon between Spark, Clover Cross, and Vermilion Bird, and the probability of obtaining the selected limited weapon will be greatly increased during the Special Order.
When using special vouchers to make Special Orders, select a limited Matrix between Ruby, Annabella, and Lan Matrices, and the probability of obtaining the limited Matrix will be greatly increased during the Special Order.
6. Liu Huo Order Gift
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/17 21:00
7. Total Purchase Rebate
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/08/07 21:00
During the event, purchase tanium to accumulate progress to meet the requirement of receiving rewards. Wanderers can receive dark crystals, Pass Relic shard boxes, exoskeletons, and other rich rewards.
8. Inkwell Refinement
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/03 21:00
Only 90 dark crystals or 30 tanium for the first draw. Cost increases sequentially up to 15 times until all rewards are obtained.
In addition to Liu Huo’s Haute Couture Skin: Inkwell Refinement and Weapon Skin: Cinnabar, there are chances of obtaining the Scholar Giftbox (containing the avatar Scholar, avatar frame Painting, and chat bubble Recitation), fortress microreactor shards, fortress exoskeleton shards, goggles shards, red nuclei, and more amazing resources.
9. Jade Elegance
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/07/06 03:00–2023/07/12 21:00
Only 90 dark crystals or 30 tanium for the first draw. Cost increases sequentially up to 15 times until all rewards are obtained.
In addition to the Outfit: Inkwell Refinement and Hair Style: Cloudcomb Embroidery, there are chances of obtaining the Micius Kite giftbox (containing the avatar Ling Qiao, avatar frame Micius Kite, and chat bubble Banshu Escalade), fortress microreactor shards, fortress exoskeleton shards, goggles shards, red nuclei, and more amazing resources.
10. Dream After Separation
Trigger Time:
(UTC+0) 2023/06/27 (after maintenance)–2023/07/08 21:00. Last for 30 days once triggered.
Trigger Conditions:
Wanderers who haven’t logged in after (UTC+0) 2023/05/28 07:00 and are ≥Lv. 30 can activate this event by logging in to the game during the event period.
1. Hand in Hand
Log in during the event to receive a free 24-hour Trial Card for Liu Huo’s weapon, Pine Comet.
2. Trending News
Wanderers can visit the exclusive page to view the version content description and the latest game guides.
11. Ninth Pass Update
Event Time: (UTC+0) 2023/07/12 21:00–2023/08/23 21:00

◆ Optimizations and Bug Fixes

1. Controller optimizations:
1) Optimized the game controller interfaces
2) Added controller vibration switch for PC (Settings–>Controller–>General Key Settings)
3) Enabled sliding view with the right joystick on some game pages
4) Added a “long-press to activate” feature to some game pages
2. Increased the damage of Guren Blade, Flaming Revolver, Venus, and Balmung
3. Clarified vague language in the equipment augmentation description
4. Recycled the remaining abnormal joint supply chip II from the backpacks of Wanderers during the shutdown maintenance
5. Fully upgraded the interface of Wanderer’s Log.
※If the chapter mission rewards are updated, Wanderers who have claimed rewards before the update can claim them again after the update; if the chapter rewards remain the same, Wanderers who have already claimed the rewards cannot claim them again
6. Tower of Fantasy will officially launch on the Samsung Galaxy Store after the version update on June 27. The Galaxy Store version will use Samsung Wallet for payment, and the game content will be exactly the same as the official mobile version and will be updated synchronously. You can log in with your original game account
7. Optimized the difficulty of Joint Operation – 08.
8. We have optimized the timing of the match timeout prompt window to avoid frequent interruptions to the matchmaking queue for Wanderers.
Source: Tower of Fantasy
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R6 Siege Update 1.000.057 Deployed on PS5, Xbox Series for Y8S2.2 This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
10:35 am in News

The (Rainbow Six) R6 Siege update 1.000.057 download is now out, and this brings the Y8S2.2 changes! Players can expect new features, bug fixes, and also tweaks. You can read up on that and the official file sizes on each platform in the new R6 Siege patch notes for June 27 listed below.

R6 Siege Update 1.000.057 Patch Notes | R6 Siege June 27 Patch Notes:

Y8S2.2 PATCH SIZE

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

  • Ubisoft Connect: 1.32 GB
  • Steam: 0.97 GB
  • Xbox One: 1.19 GB
  • Xbox Series X: 1.53 GB
  • PS4: 1.93 GB
  • PS5: 1.45 GB

FEATURES

Defuser Pickup option

This new option lets players decide the defuser pickup behavior from these choices:

  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Both (Default setting)

TWEAKS AND UPDATES

Playlists

Modified the calculation of Squad matchmaking ratings to ensure fairer matches.

Player Protection

Sanction messaging in the match feed will no longer mention BattlEye™ and instead use more generic messaging while still listing the sanction reason.

BUG FIXES

OPERATORS

FIXED – Small gap on the left side of Mira’s Black Mirror when deployed in the center of the reinforced walls.

FIXED – Kali’s CSRX 300 has excessive lateral recoil on consoles.

FIXED – Lesion can reinforce walls and put up barricades in the team deathmatch game mode.

FIXED – Fenrir receives additional scoring points each time he redeploys the F-NATT Dread Mine.

GAMEPLAY

FIXED – In Article 5, matchmaking between Sony and Xbox is possible when players have crossplay matchmaking turned off.

FIXED – Gap can be created after destroying the soft part underneath a reinforcement.

FIXED – Stacking 10 Observation Blocker will block bullets.

LEVEL DESIGN

FIXED – Exploitable line of sight on stacked supply crates at EXT Garage in Consulate map.

FIXED – Unfair line of sight when using Azami’s Kiba Barrier on the door frame in 2F Solarium on Chalet map.

FIXED – Unfair line of sight when using Azami’s Kiba Barrier on the door frame in 1F Bar stock on Chalet map.

FIXED – Players can destroy devices on the other side of a reinforced wall by destroying the breakable floor underneath it.

AUDIO

FIXED – Wrong footsteps SFX if another player is on a different floor.

FIXED – No SFX play when Attacker uses a melee attack on Castle’s Armor Panel.

FIXED – Various Audio issues.

USER EXPERIENCE

FIXED – Toggle for match replay missing from custom games.

FIXED – The Tactical Timeout scoreboard is empty in custom games.

FIXED – Various UI Issues.

Once a new patch is released, we’ll let our readers know. Bookmark our Rainbow Six Siege game hub for the latest news and updates.

Source: Ubisoft

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Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.53 Dispatched for Y8S2.2 This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
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Ubisoft has dispatched Rainbow Six Siege update 2.53 on all platforms this June 27, and this brings the Year 8 Season 2.2 changes to the game. You can check out the file sizes, new features and adjustments made in the official Rainbow Six Siege Y8S2.2 patch notes below.

Rainbow Six Siege Update 2.53 Patch Notes | Rainbow Six Siege Y8S2.2 Patch Notes:

Y8S2.2 PATCH SIZE

Find the download sizes for each platform below.

  • Ubisoft Connect: 1.32 GB
  • Steam: 0.97 GB
  • Xbox One: 1.19 GB
  • Xbox Series X: 1.53 GB
  • PS4: 1.93 GB
  • PS5: 1.45 GB

FEATURES

Defuser Pickup option

This new option lets players decide the defuser pickup behavior from these choices:

  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Both (Default setting)

TWEAKS AND UPDATES

Playlists

Modified the calculation of Squad matchmaking ratings to ensure fairer matches.

Player Protection

Sanction messaging in the match feed will no longer mention BattlEye™ and instead use more generic messaging while still listing the sanction reason.

BUG FIXES

OPERATORS

FIXED – Small gap on the left side of Mira’s Black Mirror when deployed in the center of the reinforced walls.

FIXED – Kali’s CSRX 300 has excessive lateral recoil on consoles.

FIXED – Lesion can reinforce walls and put up barricades in the team deathmatch game mode.

FIXED – Fenrir receives additional scoring points each time he redeploys the F-NATT Dread Mine.

GAMEPLAY

FIXED – In Article 5, matchmaking between Sony and Xbox is possible when players have crossplay matchmaking turned off.

FIXED – Gap can be created after destroying the soft part underneath a reinforcement.

FIXED – Stacking 10 Observation Blocker will block bullets.

LEVEL DESIGN

FIXED – Exploitable line of sight on stacked supply crates at EXT Garage in Consulate map.

FIXED – Unfair line of sight when using Azami’s Kiba Barrier on the door frame in 2F Solarium on Chalet map.

FIXED – Unfair line of sight when using Azami’s Kiba Barrier on the door frame in 1F Bar stock on Chalet map.

FIXED – Players can destroy devices on the other side of a reinforced wall by destroying the breakable floor underneath it.

AUDIO

FIXED – Wrong footsteps SFX if another player is on a different floor.

FIXED – No SFX play when Attacker uses a melee attack on Castle’s Armor Panel.

FIXED – Various Audio issues.

USER EXPERIENCE

FIXED – Toggle for match replay missing from custom games.

FIXED – The Tactical Timeout scoreboard is empty in custom games.

FIXED – Various UI Issues.

Once a new patch is released, we’ll let our readers know. Bookmark our Rainbow Six Siege game hub for the latest news and updates.

Source: Ubisoft

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Destiny 2 Down for Server Maintenance and Update 7.1.0.3 Deployment This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
10:15 am in News

Bungie has taken the Destiny 2 servers down for maintenance, and during this time, players will see update 7.1.0.3 be released on all platforms. Read on for today’s schedule and info.

Update: Servers should be up and the official 7.1.0.3 patch notes are here.

Destiny 2 Down for Server Maintenance Schedule and Info for June 27:

Tuesday, June 27, 2023
7:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 will undergo maintenance.
    • Sign-on and game integration features will be unavailable on web, mobile, 3rd-party apps, and the Bungie Store.
    • Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.
8:15 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 will be brought offline for expected maintenance.
    • Players will be removed from activities and won’t be able to log back in until 10 AM PDT.
    • Ongoing Destiny maintenance is expected to conclude at 11 AM PDT.
10:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Update 7.1.0.3 will be available across all platforms and regions.
    • Players will be able to log back into Destiny 2.
    • Players logging into the game may be placed in a queue and may experience sign-on issues as background maintenance is still ongoing.
    • Clan features may remain offline until maintenance is complete.
11:00 AM PDT -7 UTC
    • Destiny 2 maintenance is expected to conclude.
    • Console players who encounter issues updating to 7.1.0.3 should restart their console and try downloading the Update.
    • Players who observe issues should report to the #Help forum.

Once the patch is out, we’ll let our readers know and link out to it from this article. As for the maintenance, if it gets extended or changed, we’ll update the article with the pertinent info.

Source: Bungie

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Xbox Game Studios Head Suggested That Microsoft Can “Spend Sony out of Business” in 2019

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
9:51 am in News

In a 2019 email, that has been uploaded as evidence in the ongoing legal battle between the FTC and Microsoft for a Preliminary Injunction (PI) against the Activision Blizzard transaction, it has been revealed that Xbox Game Studios head, Matt Booty said Xbox can “spend Sony out of business.”

The email from 2019 is addressed to Microsoft Gaming CFO Tim Stuart, where Booty suggests that spending $2 to $3 Billion dollars now will be beneficial to them in the long run.

Find the full email below:

Thanks for sharing.
A lot to digest here. Will read it in detail.

A different view to the general view below might be that we (Microsoft) are in a very unique position to be able to go spend Sony out of business. If we think that video game content matters in 10 years, we might look back and say, “Totally would have been worth it to lose $2B or $3B in 2020 to avoid a situation where Tencent, Google. Amazon or even Sony have become the Disney of games and own most of the valuable content.” For example, it is practically impossible for anyone to start a new video streaming service at scale at this point. What content do you base it on? Things like Hulu and CBS All Access will be trivial players in the space. In games, Google is 3 to 4 years away from being able to have a studio up and running. Amazon has shown no ability to execute on game content. Content is the one moat that we have, in terms of a catalog that runs on current devices and capability to create new. Sony is really the only other plaver who could compete with Game Pass and we have a 2 year and 10M subs lead.

If we reverse course on day and date, it’s going to be hard to convince folks that things like Mixer or Xcloud have much of a chance of surviving scrutiny either.

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The email suggests that the only main competition they have of Game Pass is possibly an alternative by PlayStation (which wasn’t announced at the time, but is live now), where they would still have a 2 year lead with 10 million more subscribers.

However, the email has been deemed irrelevant to the Microsoft Activision merger by a Microsoft spokesperson who says that the “email is three and a half years old and predates the announcement of our acquisition by 25 months.” He adds that “It refers to industry trends we never pursued,” and that is largely “unrelated” to the acquisition in question.

The hearing for the PI will resume later today, and continue until Friday. Expect more updates as they are out.

Source: FTC v Microsoft Evidence Files 

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Fall Guys Update 1.23 Brings New Builder Beans and Bug Fixes This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
8:21 am in News

Mediatonic has pushed out Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout update 1.23 on all planforms, and this brings new items for Creative and a bunch of bug fixes. Check out the official Fall Guys June 27 patch notes below.

Fall Guys Update 1.23 Patch Notes | Fall Guys June 27 Patch Notes:

  • Bounce Boards: Do you see a see-saw? Bounce Boards allows one player to yeet another into the air by jumping on one end to raise the other, just like the playground favourite.
  • Draggable Blocks: Get a grip. No, really. Draggable Blocks are objects that Beans can grasp and move around levels. The blocks can be regular cubes, ramps, and fans, giving creators a plethora of pushables to plonk in the way of players’ progress.
  • Carriables: Lift your back, Beans. We’re adding new carriable items that can be picked up, stacked, or even tossed around to trigger interactions. We’re adding eggs, balls, blocks, and heavy blocks!

BUG FIXES

  • It is now easier to hear the SFX of other players when they Dive Slide
  • Entering the Settings tab during a Store Refresh will no longer result in various UI issues
  • Fixed some languages experiencing short Freezes when entering the achievements tab on Nintendo Switch
  • Fixed missing SFX on the Punching Glove in Creative
  • Fixed Celebration Previews not appearing on the Fame Pass
  • Fixed Door Dash Doors clipping when the number of doors is changed in the Level Editor
  • Fixed missing textures on the Finish Line for Hit Parade on Nintendo Switch
  • Fixed soft locks when trying to report a player
  • Fixed occasions where the canons would not spawn certain objects in Custom Lobbies

UI CHANGES

Show Selector Changes

  • The Fall Guys Show Selector will have one section named “featured”, which will include Solo, Duos and Squad shows
  • There will be a second section in the Show Selector featuring Mediatonic-made levels that are showcasing brand new Creative features!

Custom Shows

  • Players will be able to choose from a number of player made Rounds—now easily selectable from the Custom Shows menu!

Once a new patch is out, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: Fall Guys

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New Battlefield 2042 Weekly Missions, Store Bundles for Season 5 Week 4 Listed (June 27)

  by   Salman Haider Zaidi  
8:10 am in News

For the fourth week of Season 5, a fresh set of weekly missions and store goods is now live in Battlefield! Our Battlefield 2042 Season 5 Week 4 weekly missions, store bundles, and Portal Modes post lists down the new missions, modes, and store items for this week (June 27 – July 4) below.

New Battlefield 2042 Weekly Missions, Store Bundles for Season 5 Week 4:

Weekly Missions:

  • 3 Enemies Killed (4)
  • 15 Enemies Spotted and Spot Assists (4)
  • 150 Damage Inflicted With Grenades (4)

Available After 2 Missions:

  • 10 Enemies Disrupted With EMP or Concussion Effects (5)
  • 15 Enemies Killed in Conquest – Defensive Kills Double Mission Progression (5)
  • 3 Headshot Kills (5)

Available After 4 Missions:

  • 1000 Damage Inflicted to Vehicles With C5 or Anti-Tank Grenades (6)
  • 40 Enemies Killed – Kills on Disrupted Enemies Double Mission Progression (6)
  • 25 Objective Ribbons Earned (6)

Available After 5 Missions (Bonus Mission):

  • 2 Rounds Played (10)

Portal Modes:

Battlefield 2042 New Portal Modes June 27 Season 5 Week 4

New Battlefield 2042 Portal Modes June 27 Season 5 Week 4

  • 2042 Infantry Conquest
  • Gun Master BF3

New Store Bundles:

Battlefield 2042 weekly missions for June 27

  • Insurrection (5 Items, 1000 BFC)
    • Enfilade – Epic AK-24 Weapon Skin
    • Loyalist – Epic Angel Specialist Set
    • Golden Phoenix – Epic AH-64GX Apache Warchief Vehicle Skin
    • Insurrection – Rare Boris Specialist Set
    • Agitator – Rare Player Card Tag
  • Tiers 0 – Master of Arms (4 Items, 1000 BFC)
    • Undeniable – Legendary Boris Specialist Set
    • Red Eye – Legendary DXR-1 Weapon Skin
    • The Mountain King – Epic Player Card Background
    • Wolverine – Rare Player Card Tag

That’s all that’s new for Week 4. Check back next Tuesday for the Season 5 Week 5 reset post.

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EA Sports PGA Tour Update 1.000.008 Putts Out This June 27 (Update)

  by   Alex Co  
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EA has released EA Sports PGA Tour update 1.000.008 on all platforms this June 27, and this is another unannounced patch for the game, so don’t expect anything major from it. Read on for what’s new in the EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters patch notes.

EA Sports PGA Tour Update 1.000.008 Patch Notes:

Update: EA Has released the patch notes and this title update brings performance mode into the golf sim!

PS5 and Xbox Series X players can now use the new “Visual Quality” setting to toggle between “Quality Mode” and “Performance Mode” in the visual settings screen.

  • “Quality Mode” represents the game’s current behavior, which provides the highest quality visuals at 30 frames per second (FPS).
  • “Performance Mode” is an all-new rendering mode, which provides smoother camera motion and animation at 60 FPS, at the expense of lower resolution and visual fidelity.

In anticipation of the U.S Women’s Open next week, updates have been made to support a series of challenges which will be released during the tournament.

Lastly, we have fixed a bug that caused Career mode leaderboards to show “E” for every golfer during intro and outro sequences, regardless of their actual score. We understand and share in your frustration when an update introduces a new issue like this that wasn’t previously occurring. We remain committed to adding new features to EA SPORTS™ PGA TOUR™ like “Performance Mode”, but we will do our best to do so without compromising the quality of your current experience.

  • Gameplay:
    • “Round Settings” have been added to the scorecard screen, so that settings such as wind speed and course conditions can be referenced while in gameplay.
  • Courses:
    • Global: Reduce popping of bushes and tall grass during hole flyovers on a number of courses.
    • Banff Springs: Reduce shadow popping during hole flyovers.
    • LACC: Add grandstand behind hole 2 green and remove grandstand behind hole 11 green.
    • LACC: Fix for missing stairs on the greenside grandstand at hole 14.
    • LACC: Removed green awnings from the clubhouse.
    • LACC: Removed all visible mow lines.
    • LACC: Fix LACC flag on the right side of hole 1 not reacting to wind.
    • LACC: Fix tree branches clipping through the concrete pillar underneath the bridge at hole 9.
    • LACC: Replace USGA tee markers with U.S. Open tee markers.
    • Oak Hill: Fix for shadow popping in bunkers.
  • Golfers:
    • Update Jessika Korda’s round 2 and 3 outfits.
  • Branding:
    • Fix for the “Dominican Open” tournament in Career mode showing “The Players” branding.
    • Update logo on U.S. Open ball marker to be more clearly visible.
    • Update caddie bibs to use the latest U.S. Open logo.
    • Update images in the store on some gear to use the latest U.S. Open logo.
  • UI:
    • Event Info Screen now displays Gameplay Style and Swing Mechanic for the upcoming round.
    • Equipment: Backing out of the select loft screen will now display specs for the selected type of club instead of always displaying specs for fairway woods.
    • Quests: Fix for “Quest Complete” popup showing unlocalized text for items.
  • General Stability:
    • Fix for a number of crashes and softlocks related to network disconnects in a variety of areas of the game.
    • Improvements to crash reporting metrics.
    • Additional crash and stability-related fixes.
  • Misc:
    • Visual improvements to some hairstyles, fixing instances where lighting was unintentionally reflecting off head texture which caused hair to look thinner than intended.
    • Fix for rare occurrences where button spamming after restarting a match or requesting an unplayable lie would cause the golfer to move to an incorrect location on the course.

EA has not disclosed anything regarding today’s title update just yet. Chances are, we should be hearing something about this within the day.

Over on the community side, Reddit user seymourtitty has noted that the leaderboard bug where it was previously showing everyone as even, is now fixed.

We”ll be on the lookout and if there are more changes, we’ll update the article ASAP. You can read up on the Season 3 patch released last week right here,

Update: Complete patch notes have been added.

Source: EA

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FIFA 23 Update 1.20 Hits Field for Title Update 14 This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
5:32 am in News

EA has released FIFA 23 update 1.20 (PS5 version 1.020) and this is for title update #14! This is out on all platforms and adds the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 experience to Kick Off and Tournaments. Read on for the official new FIFA 23 June 27 patch notes.

In addition to that, we’ve also include the info for the FIFA 23 Women’s World Cup experience, so players will know the new stuff implemented in today’s patch.

FIFA 23 Update 1.20 Patch Notes | FIFA 23 Update 1.020 Patch Notes for June 27:

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following change:

  • Added the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ experience to Kick Off and Tournaments.
    – To learn more about the FIFA Women`s World Cup 2023™ experience, visit our Pitch Notes article.

FIFA 23 Women’s World Cup Experience Overview:

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP™ KICK OFF
FIFA Women’s World Cup™ Kick Off gives you the chance to play against friends locally or against the CPU AI. You’ll be able to play in any stage of the competition and choose a side from any of the 32 qualified teams, from group matches to the final.

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP™ TOURNAMENTS
In Tournaments, you can take a nation through the whole FIFA Women’s World Cup™ journey, from the first group stage match to the final, potentially lifting the trophy at the recreated official Stadium Australia.

You’ll be able to play your FIFA Women’s World Cup™ journey as any of the qualified national teams. You can control up to 32 teams making it possible to experience the whole tournament cooperatively with your friends locally.

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP™ LEAD YOUR COUNTRY
Lead Your Country is a unique way to experience the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in FIFA 23, enabling you to play as an individual player or Avatar.

PLAY AS ANY OF THE STARS OF THE FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP™
You can immerse yourself in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ as you take control of any star player from the 32 qualified national teams. Whether you want to lead the four-time champions United States, or a nation that’s yet to lift the trophy, the choice is yours. Our aim with Lead Your Country is to provide a single-player experience that elicits the intensity of the real tournament.

BECOME THE NEXT FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP™ STAR YOURSELF
FIFA 23’s Avatar Creation allows you to become the next star of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™. You can create your very own Avatar, customising details to reflect your unique style and persona, ranging from the looks of your player to their position and Attributes. As your Avatar, you’ll have the opportunity to represent your chosen nation out of the qualified national teams in the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ tournament.

That’s about it. Once there’s a new patch released, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: FIFA Trello Board, EA

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Riders Republic Update 1.19 Out for New Live Area This June 27

  by   Damien Seeto  
5:05 am in News

Ubisoft has released Riders Republic update 1.19 (PS5 version 1.019) today for all platforms. This update includes a new Live Area as well as some minor bug fixes. Check out the full Riders Republic June 27 patch notes down below.

Riders Republic Update 1.19 Patch Notes | Riders Republic Update 1.019 Patch Notes | Riders Republic June 27 Patch Notes:

New feature: Live Area
The Live Area is an open-ended play zone where a scoring objective must be reached within the time limit. As weekly Live Events, they are tagged from the Mountain View as “Live” and you can use the “Live” Tab to find them easily. Each Live Area will come with some dedicated weekly challenges.

Progression changes: The early experience of the game has been revamped for better onboarding of new players.

  • New, shorter game introduction for quicker access to the social open world experience.
  • Updated dialogs and cinematics
  • All careers are available right away after the introduction. The corresponding unlock steps in the progress trackers are replaced by exclusive helmets at 30/65/90 stars. Players who have already reached these steps will receive the new helmets too.
  • The progression within a career is now linear. The events are unlocked one after the other upon reaching the finish line of the current event.

You’re now able to do tricks in first person camera! You’ll need to activate an option.

Live events can now have different types of opposition, to make sure they’re not too easy!

The trick list now includes a scoring menu, depending on the current sport equipped.

  • The Peace Out emote is back!
  • Corrected wrong information displayed by the leaderboards.
  • Unlocked some progression issues where players were stuck in the onboarding or when unlocking new careers.
  • Removed the sparkle effect from certain helmets when flying in first person.
  • Updated the X Games hoodie.
  • Improved the collisions with ghosts in the leaderboard mode.
  • Corrected the textures on the Slash 9.9 bike.
  • Balanced the points given when using different measurement units.
  • Added some visual effects missing when swimming.

Source: Ubisoft

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Fortnite Update 1.000.107 Drops for v25.11; Patch Notes & Datamine Revealed for June 27 (Update)

  by   Damien Seeto  
4:24 am in News

Fortnite update 1.000.107 is out this June 27 for the v25.11 patch, and this brings more new content to the game. Check out what’s new in the patch notes and the datamined content.

Fortnite Update 1.000.107 Patch Notes | Fortnite June 27 Patch Notes:

Update: Patch notes now available.

FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE V25.11 UPDATE: EXPLOSIVE REPEATER RIFLE + NEW REALITY AUGMENTS!

Fortnite v25.11 has released, which means Fortnite’s summer celebration kicks off July 4, 2023, at 9 AM ET 🌴 But before this party begins, shoot some explosive rounds with the Explosive Repeater Rifle! Also, no party’s needed to augment your reality: activate two new Reality Augments with the release of v25.11.

FIRE AND REPEAT: EXPLOSIVE REPEATER RIFLEFortnite Explosive Repeater RifleLive now, the Explosive Repeater Rifle fires rounds that trigger a small explosion on impact 💥 Because of this explosive effect, you don’t have to directly hit your target to deal some damage. Suspect an enemy’s in a bush? After enough attempts at your target, the bush itself can be destroyed by the explosive damage, leaving your opponent out in the open!

To accommodate the entry of the Explosive Repeater Rifle, the Heavy Sniper Rifle has been vaulted. You can find the Explosive Repeater Rifle from the ground, regular and Rare Chests, Holo-Chests, and for sale for Bars from Nia.

NEW REALITY AUGMENTS, HEAVY BENEFITS

v25.11 introduces two new Reality Augments fitting for the heavy ammo-using Explosiver Repeater Rifle:

HEAVY HEADSHOTS

Your weapons using heavy ammo will have increased headshot damage.

HEAVY AMMO ACQUIRED

Instantly gain heavy ammo, then gain more when you open containers.

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • Wildguard Relik, Wildguard Relik’s Cloak Gauntlets, and Relik’s MK-Alpha Assault Rifle from v25.10 are now included in tournaments.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue preventing Victory Crowns from appearing in players’ inventories (which also prevented Victory Crowns from being dropped from players’ inventories).

Epic Games has not shared the patch notes for today’s update just yet, but we do have some details from datamined content. Check out the details below.

Fortnite v25.11 Datamined Content:

Here are the datamined content straight from reliable miners (not yet final):

Once more datamined content is unearthed, we’ll be sure to update the article with the info, so hit refresh from time to time. Once it’s done, we’ll post an “Update” on the article headline to reflect that changes have been made and finalized.

Source: Epic Games

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Fortnite Update 3.95 Patch Notes for v25.11 and Datamined Content Listed This June 27 (Update)

  by   Damien Seeto  
4:23 am in News

Fortnite update 3.95 is now out, and this is to bring the game’s v25.11 patch into the game. Check out the Fortnite v25.11 patch notes and the datamined content for June 27 below.

Fortnite Update 3.95 Patch Notes Patch Notes | Fortnite Update v25.11 Patch Notes:

Update: Patch notes now posted

FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE V25.11 UPDATE: EXPLOSIVE REPEATER RIFLE + NEW REALITY AUGMENTS!

Fortnite v25.11 has released, which means Fortnite’s summer celebration kicks off July 4, 2023, at 9 AM ET 🌴 But before this party begins, shoot some explosive rounds with the Explosive Repeater Rifle! Also, no party’s needed to augment your reality: activate two new Reality Augments with the release of v25.11.

FIRE AND REPEAT: EXPLOSIVE REPEATER RIFLE

Fortnite Explosive Repeater Rifle

Live now, the Explosive Repeater Rifle fires rounds that trigger a small explosion on impact 💥 Because of this explosive effect, you don’t have to directly hit your target to deal some damage. Suspect an enemy’s in a bush? After enough attempts at your target, the bush itself can be destroyed by the explosive damage, leaving your opponent out in the open!

To accommodate the entry of the Explosive Repeater Rifle, the Heavy Sniper Rifle has been vaulted. You can find the Explosive Repeater Rifle from the ground, regular and Rare Chests, Holo-Chests, and for sale for Bars from Nia.

NEW REALITY AUGMENTS, HEAVY BENEFITS

v25.11 introduces two new Reality Augments fitting for the heavy ammo-using Explosiver Repeater Rifle:

HEAVY HEADSHOTS

Your weapons using heavy ammo will have increased headshot damage.

HEAVY AMMO ACQUIRED

Instantly gain heavy ammo, then gain more when you open containers.

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • Wildguard Relik, Wildguard Relik’s Cloak Gauntlets, and Relik’s MK-Alpha Assault Rifle from v25.10 are now included in tournaments.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue preventing Victory Crowns from appearing in players’ inventories (which also prevented Victory Crowns from being dropped from players’ inventories).

Fortnite Update 2.95 and v25.11 Datamine:

Epic Games has not released the patch notes just yet,though that should change very soon

Once the official patch notes are out and the datamining is done, we’ll include an “Update” on the headline to let our readers know, so stay tuned.

Source: Epic Games

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Fortnite Down for Server Maintenance and Patch v25.11 Roll Out This June 27

  by   Damien Seeto  
3:45 am in News

Those looking to login to Fortnite but having issues connecting to servers, it’s not just you, as Epic Games has taken the Fortnite servers down this June 27, and this is for maintenance and the rollout for patch v25.11!

Fortnite Down for Server Maintenance Schedule and Info for June 27:

Here’s the announcement from Epic Games:

Same as always, we’ll be posting the patch notes and datamined content once it’s live, so make sure to bookmark our Fortnite game hub! Refresh it from time to time, and you’ll see the article up once the download is live.

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The Division 2 Down for Server Maintenance This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
3:20 am in News

Ubisoft has taken The Division 2 servers down this June 27, and this is for your standard maintenance. Read on for the schedule and what to expect from this The Division downtime.

The Division 2 Down Server Maintenance Schedule and Status for June 27:

Here’s the announcement from Ubisoft:

To perform infrastructure updates, we’ll be taking #TheDivision2 servers down for a scheduled maintenance tomorrow, June 27th, at

9:30 AM CEST,
3:30 AM EDT,
12:30 AM PDT.

Estimated downtime is 3 hours.

Players can check for their timezone right here,

No word on whether this will be released with a patch, but if it does get one, we’ll let our readers know. If the maintenance period is extended, we’ll be sure to update the article with the latest info

Source: The Division (Twitter)

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Final Fantasy 16 All Abilities, Eikonic Feats, and Ultimates Revealed

  by   Carlos Perez  
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Final Fantasy 16 has no shortage of interesting attacks and abilities, allowing you to customize a playstyle that suits your tastes. Ranging from hard-hitting attacks to defensive counters, here are all of Final Fantasy 16’s Eikon abilities and what they do. Feel free to use this as a reference page whenever you’re stuck on what to do next during your playthrough!

To complement your abilities, you’ll need the right accessories, too. Check out our guide to picking the best accessories in FF16.

Final Fantasy 16 Abilities, Eikonic Feats, and Ultimates:

CLIVE

Melee Attack
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press □ to strike enemies on the ground. Unleashes up to 4 consecutive attacks.

Dodge
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Press R1 to avoid enemy attacks quickly.

Jump
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Press × on the ground. Jump into the air instantly.

Precision Dodge
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Perform a dodge at a precise moment using R1 during an enemy attack. If executed properly, enemy will be temporarily slowed, enabling you to counter using □ or △.

Lunge
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press × + □ while on the ground. Unleashes an attack after closing in on an enemy.

Downthrust
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press × + □ while in the air. Unleashes an attack downward while descending.

Burning Blade
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press and hold □ to engulf Clive’s weapon with flames. Release the □ once the weapon is completely covered with flames to perform a powerful attack.

Taunt
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Press R2 + Touchpad to draw the attention of the enemies.

Swift Recovery
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press R1 to quickly recover from an enemy attack. Recovers quickly after being knocked down by an attack.

Stomp
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Approach an enemy in the air and press ×. Kicks an enemy while in the air, increasing both jump duration and height.

Charged Magic
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press and hold △ to boost the power of a spell. Once Clive’s left arm is covered with flames, release △ to cast a powerful spell.

Magic Burst
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press △ after hitting an enemy with melee attacks. Unleashes a powerful close-range magic attack.

Magic
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press △ to fire a magic spell at a distant enemy.

Aerial Combo
Attack: 1/2★
Stagger: 1/2★
Press □ to perform midair attacks. Unleashes up to 3 consecutive attacks.

IFRIT

Limit Break
Attack: – 
Stagger: –
Use L3 + R3 when the Limit Break gauge is filled to semi-prime, improving battle performance for a short period of time.

Will o’ the Wykes
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 2★
Summon a storm of fireballs that circle about Clive, damaging nearby targets, while also absorbing damage.

Ignition
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 2★
Attack while charging, inflicting multiple hits and forcing the enemy back. Can be used in midair.

PHOENIX

Phoenix Shift
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Use the Blessing of the Phoenix to close the gap between a target. Both melee attacks and magicked shots can be dealt while shifting.

Attack: 3★
Stagger: 2★
Summon a fiery wing that deals damage and can launch lighter enemies into the air.

Scarlet Cyclone
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 3★
Spin quickly, creating a ring of fire that burns all enemies in range.

Heatwave
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 2★
Summon a projectile-dispelling wall of liquid flame before launching several deadly shockwaves. Wave force is amplified upon dispelling magic.

Flames of Rebirth
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 3★
Summon a massive pillar of fire that burns all enemies caught within the flames, while also partially restoring Clive’s HP.

GARUDA

Deadly Embrace
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Send a grappling claw out to grab an enemy and pull it toward Clive. Grappling heavier enemies will launch Clive into the air.

Gouge
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 4★
Summon twin claws that relentlessly tear at a target. Can be used in midair.

Wicked Wheel
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 3★
Perform a rising attack, striking all enemies within range and lifing them from the ground. Can be used in midair.

Rook’s Gambit
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 2★
Jump back, then deliver a punishing counter. If the jump evades an attack, counter potency is increased. Can be used in midair.

Aerial Blast
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 5★
Summon a tornado that slowly hunts down nearby enemies and, upon ensaring them, inflicts multiple hits.

RAMUH

Blind Justice
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 2★
Launch a barrage of ball lightning at one or more enemies. Targets are determined by locking onto them before executing the ability. Ball lightning will affix itself to a target and can be caused to discharge, dealing additional damage, if the target is attacked.

Pile Drive
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 3★
Drive Ramuh’s staff into the ground, electrifying all enemies within a radius of the strike.

Thunderstorm
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 2★
Call forth a powerful thunderstorm that rains multiple bolts of lightning down a target.

Lightning Rod
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 3★
Create a ball of lightning that, upon being struck, chains lightning to other nearby enemies.

Judgment Bolt
Attack: 4★
Stagger: 3★
Summon from the heavens a mighty levinbolt that deals massive damage to a single target.

TITAN

Titanic Block
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Block enemy attacks. When a guard is timed perfectly, □ can be used to launch up to three counterattacks.

Windup
Attack: 4★
Stagger: 2★
Punch forward. Hold button to wind up attack, further increasing potency.

Upheaval
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 3★
Slam a fist to the ground, dealing damage to all enemies within range. Hold button to increase range. Can be used in midair.

Raging Fists
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 3★
Step forward and deliver a blinding flurry of high-speed punches. Blocking an enemy attack with the step forward increases the potency of the following punches.

Earthen Fury
Attack: 4★
Stagger: 2★
Drive both hands into the ground, causing the land to surge upwards, sending nearby enemies flying.

BAHAMUT

Wings of Light
Attack: 4★
Stagger: 2★
Begin casting Megaflare. Press ○ to execute. The length of the casting determines the potency of the spell.

Impulse
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 3★
Summon multiple spheres of light that, upon striking an enemy, deal it continuous damage, binding it to the spot

Flare Breath
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 2★
Breathe forth a plume of light-aspected flame that deals continuous damage.

Satellite
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 3★
Summon multiple light-aspected familiars that attack any enemy on which Clive uses magic.

Gigaflare
Attack: 5★
Stagger: 2★
Fire a massive beam of overcharged light that burns any enemy it hits.

SHIVA

Cold Snap
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Slide effortlessly across the ground in any direction. Attacking with □ while sliding can temporarily freeze enemies.

Ice Age
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 1★
Unleash a river of icicles that greatly knocks back any enemies it strikes. Hold button to increase potency.

Mesmerize
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 2★
Launch multiple shards of ice that, upon striking lighter enemies, draw them toward Clive. Can be used in midair.

Rime
Attack: 2★
Stagger: 2★
Summon a colossal ice crystal that deals continuous damage to all enemies that become trapped inside it.

Diamond Dust
Attack: 3★
Stagger: 5★
Summon a winter storm that freezes enemies in place within a radius before dealing massive ice damage and knocking them back.

ODIN

Arm of Darkness
Attack: 5★
Stagger: 1★
Replace Clive’s current weapon with Odin’s blade. Landing abilities with the Arm of Darkness fills the Zantetsuken gauge. Hold □ to execute Zantetsuken.

Gungnir
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 2★
Summon the legendary spear Gungnir and execute an extended flourish of deadly slices and strokes. Each hit landed fills the Zantetsuken gauge.

Heaven’s Cloud
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 2★
Surge forward to strike an enemy. Can be executed multiple times in succession if previous hit lands. Each hit landed fills the Zantetsuken gauge.

Rift Slip
Attack: –
Stagger: –
Use to recover immediately from any ability or action.

Dancing Steel
Attack: 1★
Stagger: 2★
Summon a second blade and unleash a flurry of attacks. Each hit landed significantly fills the Zantetsuken gauge.

And that’s everything! For the most part, Final Fantasy 16’s abilities are fairly balanced, so don’t be afraid to try out any ability that suits your fancy. Want more FF16 content? Check out our review of the game here.

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The Callisto Protocol Update 1.024 Broadcasts the Final Transmission DLC This June 27

  by   Alex Co  
1:45 am in News

The Callisto Protocol update 1.024 is out now this June 27 on PlayStation platforms, and this is for the Final Transmission story DLC! Those on Xbox and PC, the story content will out available on that platform on June 29. Check out the new The Callisto Protocol update patch notes below.

The Callisto Protocol Update 1.024 Patch Notes | The Callisto Protocol June 27 Patch Notes:

Experience Final Transmission, the heart-pounding final chapter of The Callisto Protocol.

The Biophage virus threatens to spread beyond the walls of Black Iron Prison. Fight through the derelict penitentiary in a last-ditch attempt to retrieve Mahler’s data, get it off Callisto and redeem yourself.

If there are any gameplay-related changes brought on by this patch, we’ll update the articl. For those planning to play the DLC, Striking Distance says they made a “few bold choices” when it comes to the story, and adds that they took player feedback to heart..

Stay tuned to our review of the DLC hitting the site soon, as well as our interview with Striking Distance boss Glen Schofield about the DLC’s development.

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