EA has released Wild Hearts update 1.022, and this brings a host of balance changes and bug fixes to the game this April 13! Read up on everything that got changed in the official patch notes straight from EA.
The following adjustments and modifications have been made to the Claw Blade:
The claw gauge will not decrease when performing Wingblade Spin Slash when the claw is lodged in a Kemono.
Fixed an issue where it was still possible to continue triggering downward Wingblade Spin Slash even after the claw gauge was depleted.
Greatly reduced the gauge consumption of the Wingblade Crescent Slash when the claw is lodged in a Kemono.
Added invincibility frames at the beginning of Wingblade Crescent Slash when the claw is lodged in a Kemono.
Reduced the power of the Wingblade Crescent Slash.
It will now be possible to use resonance to recover Karakuri Thread after performing a Basic Karakuri combo attack with the Bow.
Reduced the amount of Stamina consumed when dodging with the Bow.
Increased the amount of Karakuri Thread generated by the Karakuri Katana.
Fixes
Fixed an issue where the Torch Basic Karakuri could be used at a wider range than intended.
Fixed an issue where Talismans obtained from defeating Murakumo or Volatile Murakumo only carried the Wind Boost skill. Added Talismans with other skills.
Fixed an issue where the “Food you were processing is ready.” notification appeared in Minato even when the processing was not complete.
Fixed an issue where the armor image was not grayed out on the Cladding Production screen when the player had insufficient materials.
In case you haven’t booted the game up in a while, a slew of new content was just released last week, which you can read about here.
Saber Interactive has released Dakar Desert Rally update 1.09 today to add the new Classic Vehicle Pack DLC. Several other new features have also been implemented. Read on for the April 13 patch notes for Dakar Desert Rally.
Paris-Dakar classics arrive to Dakar Desert Rally!
Get ready for the new off-road rally experience with the classic champions from Paris-Dakar 1986!
Porsche 959 (1986):
Drive the powerful all-wheel-drive Porsche 959, as René Metge + Dominique Lemoyne and Jacky Ickx + Claude Brasseur did in the 1986 Paris-Dakar Rally!
Tatra 815 (1986):
Experience the amazing 6-wheel Tatra 815, with Karel Loprais, Krpec, and Stachura as in the original Paris-Dakar Rally.
New Features
Performance Improvements:
Improved overall framerate performance and stability across all platforms.
Performance mode added to Xbox One X and Xbox Series S.
Quality improvements:
Multiple visual improvements and tweaks, including headlight shadows, increased terrain texture resolution, improved cockpit mirror quality on next-gen consoles and PC, enhanced shadow quality and resolution scaling on consoles.
New Language Packs:
This includes voice-overs for the following languages:
Italian.
German.
Portuguese.
Portuguese-Brazilian.
General
Fuel consumption has been adjusted in Trucks to give them a wider range of travel.
PC
Resolved the issue of crashing in the garage.
Resolved issues with cloud save issues.
Improved Steering Wheel Wizard’s compatibility for brands without official support.
Bandai Namco has released Gundam Evolution update 4.01 today for all platforms. This is to add some new customization items to the game. Check out the Gundam Evolution April 13 patch notes down below.
The only details of this patch were revealed on the Gundam Evolution Twitter page. You can read the full announcement down below.
Maintenance is done and #GUNEVO is back up! We’re proud to reveal all new special customization items that are available for purchase in the item shop featuring Gundam and Zaku II unit skins w/original animation SFX!
The following was also announced on the game’s YouTube channel.
We’re proud to reveal all new special customization items that are available for purchase in the item shop! This update features Gundam and Zaku II unit skins with original animation SFX as well as a wealth of other cosmetics that celebrate all things Gundam! These special items are only available until start of maintenance on 06/28/2023 (PT).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAlM1YPXCpA
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Dotemu has released Streets of Rage 4 update 1.09 today for all platforms. This is a minor update to fix a crashing issue with Survival mode. Read on for the Streets of Rage 4 April 13 patch notes posted down below.
Streets of Rage 4 Update 1.09 Patch Notes | Streets of Rage 4 April 13 Patch Notes:
Update: Developer Dotemu has announced the patch changes and yep, it’s for crash fixes.
*Punches trashcan* Oh look what just dropped 👀… A whole roast chicken 🍗 and a fix for survival mode crashes PlayStation & Xbox 🙌 https://t.co/N5fHFYhvwf
The only patch notes that have been posted so far come from the game’s PS4 update history. You can read the details down below.
Fixed a crash in survival mode.
We will update this post as soon as we can if additional details are posted about today’s patch. You can read more about the game below via the PlayStation Store description.
Streets of Rage is a beat ‘em up series known for its timeless gameplay and electronic dance influenced music. Streets of Rage 4 builds upon the classic trilogy’s gameplay with new mechanics, beautiful hand-drawn visuals and a God tier soundtrack.
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Ghost Ship Games has released Deep Rock Galactic update 1.32 (PS5 version 1.000.032) today for all platforms, and is an unannounced title update! Check out the Deep Rock Galactic April 13 patch notes below.
Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.32 Patch Notes | Deep Rock Galactic Update 1.000.032 Patch Notes | Deep Rock Galactic April 13 Patch Notes:
Update: Here is what was said on the game’s PS4 update history.
Fixing a rare issue with joining servers
Sadly, no official patch notes for this update have been released yet. The developer however teased a stream revealing something special will be announced this Friday. Check out the tweet below.
Tomorrow Friday, we’re resuming our weekly Dev Streams with something special. Be sure to tune in! Link and time are below.
It will be happening here at 1PM UTC+2 – or 25 hours after this tweet. https://t.co/8IkDfAUdJv
We will update this post as soon as possible if more detailed patch notes are revealed later today. Hopefully, the reveal on Friday is something to look forward to and this patch could be connected to whatever surprise is in store for players.
We will be sure to keep you updated on all things Deep Rock Galactic in the near future.
SNK has released King of Fighters 15 update 1.71 (PS5 version 1.007.001) today for all platforms. This update released today includes balance changes to many fighters on the roster. Read on for the full King of Fighters 15 April 13 patch notes down below.
King of Fighters 15 Update 1.71 Patch Notes | King of Fighters 15 Update 1.007.001 Patch Notes | KOF15 April 13 Patch Notes:
Changed Area
Description of Change
■ SHUN’EI
Thruster Vision・Under
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Resolved an issue where, under certain circumstances, landing recovery frames
were reduced.
■ ASH
Ventose (LP Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Increased stun value.
Germinal Caprice (LK Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Altered the behavior when an opponent not in a hit state is hit while in the air.
■ LUONG
Ren (EX Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Resolved an issue where players could not cancel into this from Jumping LP.
■ GATO
Counterattack Fang (Normal/EX Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
・Resolved an issue where the counter would unintentionally trigger even when hit
from behind.
■ GEESE
Raigou Reppuu Ken (Normal Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Resolved an issue where, under certain circumstances, the damage was higher
than normal.
Raigou Reppuu Ken (MAX Ver.)
・Move properties have been returned to pre-1.70 patch status, as they were not
behaving as intended.
* Resolved an issue where, under certain circumstances, the damage was lower than
normal.
■ KIM
Graphics & Voices
・Resolved minor issues related to graphics and voices.
Developers Resonair, Monstars, and Stage Games have released Tetris Effect: Connected update 2.02 today. This update includes minor bug fixes. Read on for the Tetris Effect: Connected April 13 patch notes below.
The only patch notes that have been released so far come from the game’s PS4 update history. You can read the details down below.
Various minor bug fixes and adjustments.
We will update this post as soon as we can if more detailed patch notes are released. You can read more about the game below via the PlayStation Store.
Tetris® Effect: Connected is Tetris like you’ve never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time, from the people who brought you the award-winning Rez Infinite and legendary puzzle game Lumines.
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Grinding Gear Games has released Path of Exile update 2.44 (tagged as patch 3.21.0c) today for several changes to the Crucible expansion. Additional gameplay improvements have also been made to the game. Here is the Path of Exile April 13 patch notes.
Path of Exile 2.44 Patch Notes | Path of Exile 3.21.0c Patch Notes | Path of Exile April 13 Patch Notes:
3.21.0c Patch Notes
This patch disables lower-tier Crucible Passives that have downsides from rolling, and contains updates to the Crucible Forge user interface, as well as a number of other improvements and bug fixes.
Crucible Changes
Added an indicator to the Crucible Forge user interface which displays the relative difficulty for the amount of channelling you have done, and how close you are to fully-channelling the encounter.
Disabled most of the lower-tier Crucible Passives that have downsides on the initial skill from rolling. Initial skills with downsides are far less common and can generally only roll in the endgame. When an initial skill does come with a downside, the upside should outweigh the downside.
The Crucible Passive that granted Weapon Elemental Damage and cannot Inflict Elemental Ailments can no longer roll.
Unique Items obtained by selling an item with a Crucible Passive Tree now come with their own Crucible Passive Tree, with the first skill allocated.
Crucible Passive Tree Skills that cause the item to sell for an additional Unique Item can no longer be transferred onto other unrelated Base Types by combining Crucible Passive Trees.
Updated the explode visuals for the Crucible Passive Tree skill that causes Totems to Explode on Death to be more appropriate.
General Improvements
The Caster Passive Skill Mastery which provides a chance to open nearby Chests when you Cast a Spell no longer opens Curio Displays in Heist.
The Heist Locker Hideout decoration is now unlocked when you first visit the Rogue Harbour in a League, rather than upon completing The Rogue Harbour quest.
The “Flasks you Use apply to Linked Targets” modifier on the Ceinture of Benevolence Unique Belt has been re-enabled, it now only applies to Non-Unique Utility Flasks you Use. We’ve also enabled this Belt to drop again.
Updated an Armour Passive Skill Mastery description to clarify it provides maximum Elemental Resistances if Equipped Helmet, Body Armour, Gloves, and Boots all have Armour (previously stated maximum Resistances).
Updated the description of the Spreading Strength Challenge to clarify it is completed upon fully allocating Crucible Passive Skill Trees on items with specific maximum depths.
Improved the Crucible Forge and Crucible Passive Tree user interfaces for Controller Input mode.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where some Crucible Passives that allow you to sell the item in exchange for a Unique Item were instead rewarding a Rare Item.
Fixed a bug where vendoring an item with a Crucible Passive Tree could interrupt expected vendor recipes.
Fixed a bug where Corrupted Items could not be combined at the Forge of the Titans in areas opened from Primordial Remnants.
Fixed a bug where the Forged Warrior Crucible Monster was dealing more damage than intended with their Geyser skill.
Fixed some instances where the tooltip for Crucible passives which allocate a Passive Skill Tree Notable could extend off-screen.
Fixed a bug where the “Armour from Equipped Body Armour is doubled” stat from the Juggernaut’s Unbreakable Ascendancy Passive Skill was incorrectly applying a 100% increase instead.
Fixed a bug where the “Armour from Equipped Body Armour is doubled” stat was not doubling Evasion from your Body Armour when the Iron Reflexes Keystone Passive Skill was allocated.
Fixed a bug where the “increased Armour against Projectiles” modifier did not interact correctly with sources of base Armour or other modifiers, including the Juggernaut’s Unbreakable Ascendancy Passive Skill.
Fixed a bug where Vaal Domination was not taking rarity into account when choosing which Sentinel to Ascend.
Fixed a bug where the stat on Phantasmal Lightning Tendrils that causes stronger pulses to deal more Damage with Hits and Ailments was not functioning correctly.
Fixed a bug where Explorer’s Scouting Reports were not rerolling Kirac’s Atlas Missions correctly.
Fixed a bug where the Bestiary Blood Altar user interface would never load in Controller Input mode.
Fixed a bug where dynamic culling for Rage Vortex was too aggressive.
Fixed a bug where searching for Maps on the Bulk Item Exchange section of the Path of Exile: Trade website was not working correctly.
Fixed a bug where skill effect microtransactions could not be applied to skills granted by unique items that do not have a skill gem.
Fixed a bug where part of the Lithomancer’s Body Armour was missing on all classes except the Witch.
Fixed a bug with the visuals of the Harlequin Portal Effect microtransaction.
Frozenbyte and THQ Nordic have announced Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch and PC. As one might expect, this is the fifth entry in Frozenbyte’s successful puzzle-platforming franchise.
Check out the announcement trailer alongside the game’s features.
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet!
With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land!
Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Trine’s deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all new cast of characters – some friends, some foes, but all unforgettable.
Whether by yourself or playing with up to three friends in online and local co-op, the upgraded puzzle difficulty system keeps things fresh, adapting the challenge to the number of players.
Level up the heroes’ abilities with the all-new skill quest system, growing their legend as they are once again united by… the Trine!
2.5D adventure with world-renowned puzzle platformer action
Combine forces in 1-4 players (single player, local and online co-op)
Accessibility and replayability through an adaptive difficulty system for both combat and puzzles
Beautiful fantasy world with stunning visuals
New combat system and tense boss encounters
Fairytale soundtrack, as well as a voice cast of returning favourites and charming new additions
Character-specific skill quest system adds greater depth and playstyle variety than ever before
Trine’s most epic tale yet, with more levels, puzzles, and battles than previous entries
Express yourself – deck the heroes of Trine out in customisable outfits
Bring the kingdom back from the verge of clockwork oblivion in Trine’s most magical story, with fiendish villains and memorable allies
No firm release date has been revealed just yet, but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.
If you’re playing EA Sports PGA Tour and noticed quite a few bugs and other items that needs fix, the devs are aware of the issues and have acknowledged ’em today. EA has given a list of EA Sports PGA Tour upcoming fixes that are in the works.
EA Sports PGA Tour Upcoming Fixes and Improvements:
3-Click Swing – The game’s initial swing animation was designed to accurately replicate golfer motion and was a design choice to elevate the game’s realism. To enhance the experience further, the team will be adding later this month the 3-click swing, a staple on golf games for decades.
Career Mode Options – The team has heard player feedback about wanting more options outside of Quick Play and Full Rounds during Career Mode and are exploring ways to provide you with more choice in this area.
Camera Angle and Zoom Issues – The team has been investigating ways to improve the pre-shot zoom camera, focusing on improvements for players who don’t use the putting grid and need lower camera angles to manually read greens.
And More including Putting Grid, Cup Physics and Online Matchmaking tweaks, a “Fast Play” presentation option and more Online Game Formats
In a separate blog post, EA also listed the following as being looked into:
Camera Angle and Zoom Issues – We have been investigating the various reports of certain camera angles sometimes obscuring gameplay; we will be implementing improvements to remedy those issues in future updates.
Cup Physics – As a result of feedback received during early access and launch, we fixed an issue where the visual representation of the cup was slightly larger than its actual size in physics. This resulted in instances where it appeared that the ball rolled over the edge of the cup when it should have lipped in. This fix will be implemented in an upcoming update.
Fast Play – We are aware of a variety of community feedback around the frequency in which golfer reactions are shown following a shot and various other presentation elements
Putt Meter and Button Hints – We recognize players have asked for more options to disable shot aids and visual feedback for a more immersive simulation experience. In response to this feedback we will be adding two additional settings to provide further choice in this area, “Putt Meter” and “Button Hints” settings.
Online Matchmaking – We’re aware of the challenges some players have had finding opponents and getting into fuller sessions when using online matchmaking. We’ve already made multiple updates to our matchmaking algorithms to improve how we’re grouping players together to get fuller matches and made updates to our matchmaking mode offerings to group players together more effectively.
The listed items above will be released in a future update according to EA, though there’s no firm release date(s) for it just yet.
You can also check out a list of hotfixes made based on community feedback right here.
As we’re inching nearer to Street Fighter 6’s June 2 release date, Capcom isn’t done showing the game off just yet, as a new Street Fighter 6 Showcase is set to air this April 20, and Capcom promises big announcements in the show.
The announcement was made today over on Twitter, where it was also revealed that the SF6 Showcase will be hosted by rapper Li’l Wayne.
Tune in to the #SF6Showcase for an extended final look at Street Fighter 6 with over 30 minutes of big news and announcements.
The show will air on the official Street Fighter YouTube channel at 3 pm PT/12 pm ET/12 am HKT. If you can’t make it, don’t fret, as we’ll be sure to report on the promised announcements and big news. I suspect, this is the event where Capcom will announce the Street Fighter 6 beta date.
Street Fighter 6 will punch its way out this June 2 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
PowerWash Simulator, the cleaning simulator game by FuturLab, is set to receive various updates throughout 2023 with a mix of free content and paid DLCs. The upcoming content was announced via a PowerWash Simulator roadmap for 2023, detailing which updates players can expect during the remaining months of 2023.
The series of updates kicks off this April 18 with a free update called “The Muckingham Files.” Players will be able to explore “never-before-seen places” from the base game’s universe, with various things to clean, including a satellite dish and solar water plant, among other things, and is due for release in April 18.
Here’s what players can expect from The Muckingham FIles:
Remember the Mauka Aitu Desert? The place where you cleaned the ancient statue and monument, and that old steam train? Well, it’s not just full of aged relics but also home to some more advanced technology – namely a Solar Water Plant and a huge Satellite Dish. It’s down to you to dust off all that sand, for a satisfyingly sparkly finish.
You’ll be glad for a short reprieve to the lush green of Muckingham’s recreation ground, where a filthy food truck is spoiling the view. Once you’ve finished, it’ll be the shimmering centrepiece of the park.
The free title update will comprise of the three jobs mentioned above and the folllwing:
Old Jobs get a New Story
Looking to brush up on local lore? The pre-existing bonus jobs have had new stories added that supplement (whilst not continuing) the main story – bringing them in line with this update and any future updates in the Muckingham universe. Replay them for more tales and tit-bits from your favourite filthy town.
Bug Fixes
Various bug fixes will also come with this next update tackling issues across platforms – thanks for your patience with this.
After The Muckingham Files, a paid DLC will also be made available during Q2 of 2023. The latter half of the year will also get both free content and a paid DLC each quarter, with “exciting news” also planned for Q3, though we don’t know what this “news” may allude to.
For those interested in collecting physical editions of games, PowerWash Simulator is also getting one later this year. This version of the game will be available for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Preorders for the physical version are open now, with the official release set for June 13 later this year (link here).
With the first of many updates set to arrive next week, players will have much to wash and clean throughout 2023.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, the upcoming fantasy action-adventure title from Daedalic Entertainment, has finally gone gold ahead of the game’s release in late May. This marks the game being completed a month and a half before its planned release date.
— The Lord of the Rings: Gollum (@GollumGame) April 12, 2023
In “The Lord of the Rings: Gollum,” players traverse through the world of J.R.R. Tolkien’s story as one of its most iconic characters, whose goal is to chase his beloved “Precious.” Here’s the game’s official description via the Steam store page:
Athletic and agile, sneaky and cunning. Driven by the desire to once again hold in his hands what he lost, Gollum is one of the most fascinating characters in the world of The Lord of the Rings™.
He has seen things that others can not imagine, he has survived things that others would not dare mention. Torn by his split personality, he can be vicious and villainous as Gollum, but social and cautious as Sméagol.
While being vital to the story by J.R.R. Tolkien, many parts of Gollum’s quest have not been told in detail yet. In The Lord of the Rings: Gollum™ you get to experience this story. From his time as a slave below the Dark Tower to his stay with the Elves of Mirkwood.
Use stealth, agility and cunning to survive and overcome what lies ahead. Climb, leap and grapple your way past dangers or into advantageous spots.
While Gollum might not be a fighter, it is not unlike him to assassinate a careless enemy when the chance presents itself – or dispose of them in more creative and villainous ways.
The decisions you make and the way you play have a direct influence on Gollum’s personality: Always struggling between the two sides embodied by Gollum and Sméagol, it is up to you to decide whether the darker side of Gollum takes over or if there is a spark of reason left in what once was Sméagol. One mind, two egos – you decide!
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum crawls out this May 25 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a Switch version planned for a later date.
Motion Twin has pushed out Dead cells update 1.46 on consoles, and this is primarily for fixes for the issues brought on by the Return to Castlevania DLC. Read on for what’s new in the official Dead Cells update patch notes.
Dead Cells Update 1.46 Patch Notes for April 12:
Here’s the announcement from the studio regarding today’s patch:
Console players of Dead Cells – you now have a hotfix ready to download to fix various crashes, stutters, softlocks and other bugs from the Return to Castlevania DLC 🛠️ Thanks for your patience while we prepared the patch! #deadcells#Xbox#playstation#NintendoSwitch
Console players of Dead Cells – you now have a hotfix ready to download to fix various crashes, stutters, softlocks and other bugs from the Return to Castlevania DLC 🛠️
Thanks for your patience while we prepared the patch! #deadcells #Xbox #playstation #NintendoSwitch
As for the PC version, it got a patch for the alpha build today as well. We’ve also included the notes for that as a reference point.
Note: This only affects the current alpha test, if you are not participating in the alpha, this does not affect you.
Alpha Update 34:
– Fixed missing texts for various new UIs in Training Room
– Fixed a crash when restarting in Training Room
– Fixed training room dummy being destroyed when going through the door
– Updated sprite for the training difficulty picker interaction
– Fixed a crash when spawning colorless legendary item
– Fixed legendary items always being level 1 in Training Room
– Fixed Death not being in Training Room
– Fixed Dracula’s Final Form not loading in Training Room
– Camera no longer tracks Tick in Training Room
Bosses & Boss Rush
– Fixed Dracula Final Form’s meteors spawning too low during the interphase (aka Genkidama)
– Fixed Dracula’s exit in Boss Rush looking rough
– Removed Modified Humanoid Dracula’s speed bonus during his last phase
– In Boss Rush, Modified Humanoid Dracula’s big fireballs have been recolored to better signal their difference from the normal version of the fight
– Fixed Death’s AI breaking after being interrupted during its combo attack
– Fixed Humanoid Dracula’s hitbox on melee attack (the first hit had no hitbox)
– Increased cooldown to Modified Humanoid Dracula after shooting fireballs to make it easier to catch
Mutations
– Armadillopack can’t parry unparryable projectiles anymore (was problematic on Boss Rush Dracula)
– Necromancy nerf (lower base heal)
– Combo mutation damage bonus now scales more slowly with the number of stacks
– Buff to slow diminishing factor (i.e. it decreases less quickly and thus should be more efficient)
Other
– Late game Dracula’s Castle’s Cursed Chest now has 10% chance of spawning
– Shop Mimic no longer spawns behind Z-doors (mostly BC doors) (when outside of the Bank)
– Fixed an issue with Tailor’s Daughter menu (you could open multiple instance of it)
– Fixed a crash happening with the Tailor upon unlocking the Scissors
Xbox is getting another system update this April, featuring an improved search function and adjustable active hours for power saving. The Xbox April update is set to roll out “this week” with the newly announced features.
The updated Xbox search experience includes a brand-new look, more visible “gallery-style” results, and other options, including one to “search on YouTube” if you’re looking for a video instead of a game. You can also use RB/LB to browse the different categories and filter your search results even further.
Users can now adjust power settings and active hours for their Xbox consoles whenever they’d like following the April update, too. The setting is accessible by heading to Settings > General > Power options, and you can either toggle the carbon aware updates by selecting Shutdown or choose a set of active hours by selecting the Sleep option. The “carbon aware” updates, for those unfamiliar, are a new type of update that aims to conserve overall power usage of your Xbox console by only updating games and apps during hours when carbon emissions are lower.
With both features looking to arrive on Xbox consoles this week, users should have an easier time browsing content and letting their devices run without much supervision.
Once the firmware update is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
Amnesia: The Bunker, the first-person horror title by Frictional Games, has been delayed once more till May 23, one week later than its previous date of May 16. The game had previously been delayed earlier this year due to “a slew of illnesses that has affected the development.”
Here’s the full statement on the delay:
Hey Horror fans! 😊
Exciting news – Amnesia: The Bunker will now be launching on May 23rd, 2023!
Our friends at Frictional Games have decided to delay the release by one week for a couple of reasons. First, they’re taking this extra time to add even more polish to the game, ensuring that everything is absolutely perfect for you when it launches. 🎮🌟
Second, they’re carefully timing the release to avoid a week packed with awesome titles from other talented studios. This thoughtful decision means you can fully immerse yourselves in each amazing gaming experience, without feeling overwhelmed.
We just can’t wait for you to experience this unique and thrilling take on the horror genre. Get ready to dive into the Bunker – it’s going to be incredible!
Stay excited, and see you soon!
While the delay gives more time for Frictional Games to add additional touches to Amnesia: The Bunker, it seems that it was also called to avoid games set to release during the same week. This includes titles such as The Outlast Trials’ Early Access on PC and Lego 2K Drive, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom also set to release a week prior.
Sony has now officially revealed the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog lineup for April 2023, headlined by Doom Eternal, The Evil Within, and Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus, as well as Doom 1, 2, 64, and 3 and Dishonored: Definitive Edition as new Classics Catalog offerings. Additionally, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Resident Evil, and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will be leaving Game Catalog in May, along with the entire PlayStation Plus Collection as previously announced.
PlayStation Plus Game Catalog Lineup for April 2023:
All of the following games will be available through PlayStation Plus Extra (excluding the Classics) and Premium on April 18.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits | PS4, PS5
Immerse yourself in a story-driven action-adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Play as Kena, a young Spirit Guide travelling to an abandoned village in search of the sacred mountain shrine. Find and grow a team of tiny spirits known as the Rot who maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements. Enhance your companions’ abilities, create new ways to manipulate the environment and uncover the secrets of a forgotten community hidden in an overgrown forest where wandering spirits are trapped.
Doom Eternal | PS4, PS5
Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear… is you. Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in Doom Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. Armed with a flamethrower, wrist-mounted blade, upgraded guns, mods and abilities, you’re faster, stronger, and more versatile than ever. Use demon takedowns tactically to keep yourself equipped for battle: Glory kill for extra health, incinerate for armor, and chainsaw demons to stock up on ammo to become the ultimate demon-slayer.
Riders Republic | PS4, PS5
Jump into the massive multiplayer playground! Grab your bike, skis, snowboard or wingsuit and squad up with your friends to compete in a wide range of multiplayer modes. Feel the rush of downhill races, dominate maps in team vs team competitions, or give it your best shot in epic mass PvP races with more than 50 other players. Live out the rider’s fantasy as you roam free in a huge, vibrant open world, always buzzing with other players around you. Immerse yourself in iconic American national parks including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Mammoth Mountain… all mashed up for you to shred!
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus | PS4
An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6 sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guns and gumption to return stateside and spark the second American Revolution. Fight Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of enemy soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.
Slay the Spire | PS4
Embark on a journey up the ever-changing Spire, in this fantasy deckbuilder adventure that fuses together card games and roguelikes. Craft a unique deck from hundreds of cards to efficiently dispatch foes and reach the top. Discover powerful relics to enhance your deck’s powers to help you overcome different enemies and bosses.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom | PS4, PS5
Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations. Transform into six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to help you explore a vast interconnected environment.
The Evil Within | PS4
Developed by Shinji Mikami and Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension. With limited resources at your disposal, you’ll fight for survival and experience profound fear in this perfect blend of horror and action.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood | PS4
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries.
Bassmaster Fishing | PS4, PS5
For the first time ever, compete as or challenge 10 pro anglers from the Elite tour across 8 different real-world venues. Climb the ranks, earn your sponsors, and progress through your B.A.S.S. career to become the Bassmaster Classic Champion. Or take to the water and compete with other players in a variety of all-new massive multiplayer modes to conquer the global leader boards.
Paradise Killer | PS4, PS5
Solve a murder mystery set on an island outside of reality and filled with deities, all with secrets to hide and something to gain. Play as Lady Love Dies, summoned from exile to investigate the crime and find the culprit. Collect evidence, record testimony and interpret the facts to form your own truth to build an airtight case against whoever you think is the killer.
Sackboy: A Big Adventure | PS4, PS5
Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy bursts back into breathtaking action with a huge, fun and frantic 3D multiplayer platforming adventure. Go solo in an epic race against time stuffed with danger and peril or enjoy local or online party play, creating teams of two to four adventurers as you work together to overcome nefarious tasks however you can imagine, including unmissable co-op only levels.
PlayStation Premium | Classics
Doom | PS4
First released in 1993, Doom introduced millions of gamers to the fast-paced, white-knuckle, demon-slaying action the franchise is known for. Relive the birth of the first-person shooter and experience the demon-blasting fun that popularized the genre. This version includes expansion, Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed, local 4 player deathmatch and local 4 player co-op.
Doom II | PS4
To save Earth, you must descend into the depths of hell, survive demon hordes, and take part in the fiercest battle ever. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) gave players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and the infamous boss, the Icon of Sin. This version includes the Master Levels, 20 additional levels made by the community and supervised by the developers, local 4 player deathmatch and local 4 player co-op.
Doom 64 | PS4
Fight against demons in your crusade to hunt down the Mother of Demons and stop Hell’s invasion. As you battle through more than 30 action-packed levels, be on the lookout for enhanced weapons and secrets to help you put an end to the demonic threat.
Doom 3 | PS4
In this critically acclaimed action-horror re-telling of the original DOOM, players must battle their way through a demon-infested facility before entering the abyss to battle Hell’s mightiest warrior – and put an end to the invasion.
This version includes the Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Missions expansion packs.
Dishonored: Definitive Edition | PS4
Arkane Studios’ Dishonored, winner of over 100 Game of the Year awards, and all of its additional content come to together in this Definitive Edition! With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. “Void Walker’s Arsenal” offers unique character bonuses, additional bone charm slots, and more that will aid you in pursuit of revenge. Enter the world of the Outsider in “Dunwall City Trials” where you will put your combat, stealth and mobility skills to the test. Finally, play as the legendary assassin Daud in ‘The Knife of Dunwall’ and “The Brigmore Witches”.
Sony has also revealed that Marvel’s Spider-Man, Resident Evil, and NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 will be leaving Game Catalog in May. Players who have acquired the games for free through Game Catalog will be able to continue playing until May 15, but will lose access afterwards unless they purchase the titles.
Customization in the 2022 Call of Duty titles is stepping up to a new level, albeit with a price tag. Activision will be selling weapon sounds in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, starting with a bundle containing the original 2009 Modern Warfare 2’s weapon sounds releasing later during Season 3.
Besides the new Season 3 Battle Pass and BlackCell Battle Pass upgrade, Activision also revealed a host of new cosmetic packs coming to both Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2, including a Classic Ghost Pack and a number of Tracer Packs carrying new skins for Operators. Additionally, the developer also revealed that additional cosmetic packs will be made available in the store throughout the course of Season 3. These teased bundles include:
Tracer Pack: Dr. Kushlov
Tracer Pack: Anime Boogie
Inkblot Bundle
The Throwback Pack: ’09 Weapon Audio Bundle, and more
Of these bundles, “The Throwback Pack: ’09 Weapon Audio Bundle” includes the weapon sounds of the original Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 released in 2009, with players able to relive the sonic experience of the classic game with the reimagined mechanics of the 2022 Modern Warfare 2. The exact release date and pricing information for the bundle has not yet been revealed, but fans should expect to receive further details in the coming weeks.
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The Resident Evil 4 remake does an incredible of job of not only revamping the gameplay and design of the original title, but also expanding on many of its memorable sections and themes. For example, the fight (or escape) against Salazar’s minion Verdugo has been made significantly more intense and interactive, though it can still be quite a chore for those seeking to speedrun the game or just avoid the inconvenience. Quite conveniently, a simple Resident Evil 4 remake Verdugo skip/exploit has been found that lets players wait out the entire encounter in complete safety and progress to the next section without having to waste resources on fighting the massive human-Plaga mutant.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Verdugo Boss Fight Skip/Glitch:
The glitch, as discovered by YouTuber Games from Mars, only requires that players possess a scoped rifle in Chapter 10 before they engage Verdugo, and can be utilized as follows:
Start the fight and then freeze Verdugo in a liquid nitrogen shower.
Quickly melee Verdugo, and then run to the gate.
Turn the door locking wheel, and make your way to the elevator while dodging Verdugo’s QTE attacks once the gate is open.
Once you reach the elevator, turn around so that the elevator is to your back and stand against it.
Use the rifle’s scope to aim straight down at the floor.
Once Verdugo reaches your location, he will run into you but will not attack or damage you if you have followed the steps correctly. All that is to left is to simply wait a few minutes until the elevator arrives, and then enter it. Verdugo will leave the area if you enter the elevator, but will return if you go back to loot the area.
You can watch the glitch in action below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mmmn7b6tmxA
If you’ve just picked up the title or are exploring all it has to offer, check out our collection of Resident Evil 4 remake guides that should make your journey into Valdelobos significantly easier.
In what will be somewhat-disappointing news for Xbox gamers, Arkane Studios Austin and Bethesda Softworks have confirmed that Redfall will launch on Xbox Series X|S consoles with only a 30fps Quality mode. However, the developers do promise that a 60fps Performance mode will be patched in later with a game update, though the exact date for said update has not been revealed.
Redfall is launching on Xbox consoles with Quality mode only: Xbox Series X: 4K 30 FPS Xbox Series S: 1440p 30 FPS 60 FPS Performance mode will be added via game update at a later date. pic.twitter.com/NLaGsMbwdW
Arkane’s upcoming PC/Xbox-only FPS vampire horror title Redfall is a visual treat, but fans will understandably have been wondering about the title’s performance given recent industry-wide troubles with game optimization. It appears that those troubles have extended to Redfall in some capacity as well, as the developers are choosing to launch the game without a 60fps Performance mode on the powerful Xbox Series X|S consoles.
The title will only feature 30fps 4K and 1440p Quality modes on the Series X and Series S, respectively, with a 60fps Performance mode to be added in a future game update. An exact date for the update has not been revealed, but it should hopefully be released shortly after the game’s launch given Arkane’s high hopes for the title.
Redfall creeps out on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 2, 2023. Players will still be able to enjoy crossplay across all platforms and storefronts when the game launches.
