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Diablo 4 Down With Invalid License Issues Reports Error Code 315306 This June 25 (Update 7)

For those unable to enter the realm of Sanctuary, it’s not just you, as multiple Diablo 4 down reports have surfaced this June 25 (June 24 for those in PDT), with the dreaded “Unable to find a valid license for Diablo IV” issue (error code 315306) rearing its ugly head again.

Diablo 4 Down Server Status and Reports for June 25:

Update 7: Blizzard has announced that DDoS attacks have subsided.

Update 6: Blizzard has mentioned that the servers are being attacked again!

Update 5: Blizzard has announced that the DDoS attacks that were affecting the servers have ended.

Update 4: Blizzard has said that it is actively monitoring the DDoS attack the game is suffering from which is affecting latency and connections.


Update 3: A new in-game message confirms the servers are currently experiencing a DDoS attack with error code 73 popping up on the screen (console users) when attempting to log in, followed by a disconnect from the servers.

“We are currently experiencing a DDos attack, which may result in high latency and disconnections for some players. We are actively working to mitigate this issue.”

Update 2: Blizzard has said they are currently their authentication servers and this could result in issues logging in

Update: Blizzard mentioned they are investigating the server issues

Multiple reports on the game’s subreddit have surfaced recently about it:

Server’s down? “Unable to find valid license…”
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The Diablo 4 Downdetector page has also seen an uptick in reports in the last hour too.

For now, the official Blizzard Entertainment customer service Twitter account hasn’t acknowledged the outage just yet, and there’s no mention of it in the forums, either.

Once there’s more info regarding the outage, we’ll update the article to reflect the latest developments. If you can connect, leave a comment below and state what platform you’re playing on and where you’re connecting from.

In the meantime, go check out the last two hotfixes released the past two days, as both hotfix 12 and hotfix 13 included class fixes/tweaks.

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XDefiant Dev Doesn’t Want the Game to Be Seen as a “Call of Duty Killer,” Thinking of Ways “Outside the Box” to Celebrate Streaks

If you’ve been keeping tabs of XDefiant, played the beta or have read about the game online, chances are, you’ve seen or heard people mention its similarities to Call of Duty. Not only that, but some have even tagged the game as a “Call of Duty killer.

If you’re not a fan of that idea, it seems this is something the game’s Executive Producer, Mark Rubin, isn’t warm about, either.

For reference, Rubin was also the Executive Producer of the Call of Duty franchise.

While the game’s devs might not want XDefiant to be branded as a Call of Duty killer or whatnot, it seems that some kind of “streaks” (killstreak, scorestreak) rewards system will be part of the final version of XDefiant. This was confirmed by Rubin who also mentioned that they don’t want to implement a traditional streaks system like Call of Duty.

As for “thinking outside the box” thing, your guess is as good as mine as to what it can be. Perhaps more XP gained for going on streaks? Hopefully, it’s something that will benefit the player in a match though won’t be too overpowered.

Finally, Rubin has also reached out to people on Twitter to ask about the XDefiant Prestige system, and whether players would want a traditional 10 levels of Prestige, or one that refreshes every season.

Cast your vote if you want your voice to be heard about the game’s Prestige system.

While there’s no official release date for XDefiant outside of “summer,” the devs have shared the Year 1 roadmap and there seems to be a lot of stuff incoming to the game every month!

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AFL 23 Update 1.24 Pitches Out This June 24

Big Ant Studios has released AFL 23 update 1.24, which once again introduces new bug fixes and more. If this patch is the same as the one released a few days ago, then this adds new teams and more features. Read up on what’s new in the AFL 23 June 24 patch notes.

AFL 23 Update 1.24 Patch Notes for June 24:

Big Ant has acknowledged today’s patch and mentioned that patch notes will follow.

Once the studio has released the notes, we’ll update the article (via Steam).

  • As for the patch released this June 21 on PC, here’s what was added:
  • Added VFLW, WAFLW, SANFLW teams
  • Added VFLW, WAFLW, SANFLW competitions to season mode
  • Added on the fly tactics (D-Pad)
  • Added Academy Quick Codes
  • Added ability to edit licensed players and clubs
  • Improved All Australian selection
  • Improved 50m penalty detection
  • Improved kick in camera
  • Added Dynamically applying HUD text colour to Academy clubs
  • (modify primary colour of existing Academy clubs to update)
  • mproved stability
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Diablo 4 Update for June 24 Drops for Hotfix 13; Fixes Hammer of the Ancients Bug & More

Following yesterday’s Diablo 4 hotfix 12, Blizzard has released the Diablo 4 update for June 24, and this is for hotfix 13! This fixes the Barbarian’s Hammer of the Ancients bug that surfaced from the previous server-side update and more.

Diablo 4 Update for June 24 Patch Notes | Diablo 4 Hotfix 13 Patch Notes:

HOTFIX 13 – JUNE 23, 2023 – 1.0.2

Gameplay Fixes

  • Addressed an issue with how monsters could infinitely spawn in Cellar Events.

Class Changes

Barbarian

  • Reverting a performance change that inadvertently reduced the damage for “Hammer of the Ancients”.

Developer Note: Earlier today, we pushed out Hotfix 12 which included stability and performance improvement changes that affected Hammer of the Ancients. These changes were strictly for backend performance, but unintentionally also affected gameplay. There were no plans to reduce the damage of Hammer of the Ancients with this change. We have reverted this change as this was not intended.

That’s about it. Don’t forget, we should be getting a client-side patch soon-ish that houses a lot more class changes and whatnot. For reference, Blizzard has said that they are working on the first “real” patch for the game, and it’s over 13 pages long.

In other Diablo 4 news, the game seems to have a hidden post-credits scene, which you might want to read about here..

Source: Blizzard Forums

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Sonic Frontiers Update 1.30 Dashes Out for Birthday Bash Patch This June 23

SEGA has rolled out Sonic Frontiers update 1.30 (PS5 version 1.030), and this is what the company calls the Sonic Birthday Bash Update! This brings New Game+ and more, all for free! Read on for what’s new in the Sonic Frontiers June 23 patch notes.

Sonic Frontiers Update 1.30 Patch Notes  Sonic Frontiers Update 1.030 Patch Notes | Sonic Frontiers Birthday Bash Patch Notes:

Celebrate Sonic’s birthday on the festively decorated Starfall Islands! Spin dash your way to the party with new challenges, moves, collectible Koco, and New Game +! Sonic’s Birthday Bash Update for Sonic Frontiers is available later today for free!

If any detailed patch notes list is released by SEGA, we’ll update the article with the info. In other news, SEGA announced back in April that Sonic Frontiers has already sold through over three million units! This means that a sequel is very, very likely.

Happy birthday, Sonic! May your feet never tire from running!

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Final Fantasy 16 PC Version Will Be Discussed by Devs “When Time Comes,” Wanted an Experience With No Loading Screens on PS5

Final Fantasy 16 was just released yesterday on the PS5, and while it’s currently available on one platform at the moment, the possibility of a Final Fantasy 16 PC version isn’t out of the picture, though it probably won’t come as soon as you think.

FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida revealed in a livestream that while the developers at Creative Business Unit 3 wanted to make a PC version of the game, the team prioritized the goal of having no loading screens. This prevented the devs from taking the time to optimize a PC version to this standard. Fortunately, Yoshida reassured viewers that they would discuss more about a PC version of the game in the future when the time comes. Here’s the full quote, as translated with the help of DeepL:

Of course, we would like to release a PC version, but as those of you who played the demo version this time may have understood, our goal was to create an overwhelming experience without any loading screens, so we cannot take the time to optimize the game for the PC. We will be sure to discuss the PC version when the time comes, so please look forward to it.

FFXVI was also originally planned for the PS4 before getting scrapped, and thanks to an exclusivity deal with Sony, the game launched on the PS5 alone. While it’s unlikely that we’re getting a PC version of FFXVI anytime soon, the devs seem to be keen on releasing it at some point, so we’ll have to wait for when Square Enix releases more information on it in the future.

If you haven’t picked the game up yet, go read our review to see why it’s one of the best games of the year.

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Phil Spencer: Sony Considered Starfield Exclusivity Deal, Encouraging Bethesda Buyout

In today’s hearing on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s case against Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard acquisition, Xbox head Phil Spencer revealed that Sony was looking to make upcoming sci-fi RPG Starfield a PlayStation console exclusive. This incentivized Microsoft’s buyout of game publisher ZeniMax Media (which included Bethesda) in 2021, with Starfield now being an Xbox/PC title instead.

Here’s the full quote from Spencer:

When we acquired ZeniMax one of the impetus for that is that Sony had done a deal for Deathloop and Ghostwire… to pay Bethesda to not ship those games on Xbox. So the discussion about Starfield when we heard that Starfield was potentially also going to end up skipping Xbox, we can’t be in a position as a third-place console where we fall further behind on our content ownership so we’ve had to secure content to remain viable in the business.

Yesterday, it was revealed that the untitled Indiana Jones game by MachineGames was to be developed for multiple consoles before becoming an Xbox console exclusive. While Starfield’s case seems similar at a glance, Sony’s desire to make it a PlayStation exclusive meant that it wouldn’t have been released on Xbox at all. Other ZeniMax games in Deathloop and Ghostwire Tokyo were targeted with exclusivity deals in the past, with Ghostwire Tokyo just recently arriving on Xbox Series X|S and the Xbox Game Pass last April.

Starfield is currently slated for a September 6 release date on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Source: The Verge

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The Elder Scrolls 6 Is “5+ Years Away,” Says Phil Spencer

The Elder Scrolls 6 is apparently “five-plus years away,” according to Xbox head Phil Spencer. This means that the upcoming entry in Bethesda’s fantasy RPG series won’t be out until at least 2028 in the best-case scenario.

Spencer shared the news in the recent hearing for the Federal Trade Commission vs. Microsoft case, with the FTC attempting to block the tech giant’s acquisition deal of gaming giant Activision-Blizzard.

While the statement was brief, Spencer did also mention afterward that he wasn’t sure which platforms TESVI would even be on:

Combined with the first statement on TESVI being more than five years away, it’s very likely that the game will launch alongside the next generation of video game consoles. This lines up with Microsoft expecting next-gen consoles to arrive in 2028. Given that 2028 is also five years away, there’s also the possibility that TESVI would be one of the launch titles for the next Xbox console.

To put things into perspective, The Elder Scrolls 6 was originally teased way back in 2018 with a brief teaser trailer. This potentially puts the game’s launch at least ten years after its initial announcement.

Are you willing to wait “five-plus years” for TESVI? Let us know in the comments!

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Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.13 Brings Fixes via Patch v1.1.15 This June 23

Talesworlds has pushed out Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord update 1.13 this June 23, and this is for what the devs call patch v1.1.15. Players can expect fixes to single-player and a few multiplayer bug squashes too. Read on for the official Mount & Blade 2 update 1.1.15 patch notes.

Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.13 Patch Notes | Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord Update 1.1.15 Patch Notes for June 23:

Singleplayer

Crashes

  • Fixed a crash that occurred when an agent executed a bash attack while holding a banner.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when a banner bearer agent spawned as a reinforcement.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when entering a siege with siege engines in reserve.

Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that caused the Tactics skill effects not to be displayed with correct values on the Character screen.

Multiplayer

Crashes

  • Fixed a dedicated server crash that more frequently occurred with Linux server files.

Fixes

  • Fixed a bug that caused the player to get disconnected from the lobby when their party was disbanded during the game search.

That’s about it. For the latest title updates and news for the game, bookmark our Mount and Blade 2 game hub.

Source: Talesworlds

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Phil Spencer: Sony Takes 30% Cut from Microsoft’s Games on PS; Uses Profits to “Reduce Xbox’s Survival”

In a statement made by Xbox head Phil Spencer during the FTC vs. Microsoft case hearing, it was revealed that Sony takes a 30 percent cut from Microsoft’s products on the PlayStation platform. Spencer also labeled Sony as an “aggressive competitor,” with profits from the revenue cut used to undermine Xbox’s survival on the market.

Here’s the full statement made by Spencer:

It seems as though Sony’s actions extend beyond simple revenue cuts, too. Spencer claims that PS5 devkits were sent late to Microsoft, which resulted in an unoptimized version of Minecraft for the PS5.

Spencer went on to reveal that the PS5 edition of Minecraft is simply the PS4 version of the game. When the FTC stated that Microsoft had retaliated by not providing an optimized version for the PS5 throughout its three-year lifespan, Spencer also mentioned that there isn’t an optimized version for the Xbox Series X|S, either.

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Diablo 4 Update for June 23 Brings Hotfix 12; Includes Class Changes and Bug Fixes

Blizzard Entertainment has released a Diablo 4 update for June 23, and this is for hotfix 12! This includes weapon drop changes for the Barbarian class, bug fixes and more! Read on for the official patch notes for this server-side update.

Update: Blizzard has released hotfix 13 to fix the Barbarian’s Hammer of the Ancient bug and more! Read about it here.

Diablo 4 Update for June 23 Patch Notes | Diablo 4 Hotfix 12 Patch Notes:

HOTFIX 12 – JUNE 23, 2023 – 1.0.2

Gameplay Fixes

  • The Barbarian Unique weapons “Overkill”, “Hellhammer”, and “Ancient’s Oath” will no longer drop for Druid players.

Developer Note: We do want to forewarn that Druid players with these weapons already equipped will still be able to use them, but you will not be able to re-equip them if removed from your weapon slot. These uniques will no longer be available for Druid players to use moving forward.

Class Changes

Sorcerer

  • Fixed an issue where the increased damage from the Sorcerer’s “Combustion” ability was not applying correctly.

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue where the Sorcerer’s “Ice Shards” ability would cause excessive controller vibration.
  • Further stability and improvements.

As for the next client patch, we don’t know for certain when that will drop, but Blizzard has said that the first “real” patch for the game is over 13 pages long.

Source: Blizzard Forums

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Dauntless Update 1.14.3 Released for Gauntlet Season 5 This June 23

Phoenix Labs has released Dauntless update 1.14.3 (PS4 version 2.06, PS5 1.000.037), and this brings Gauntlet Season 5 into the game alongside new Cells and more. Read on for the official Dauntless June 23 patch notes.

Dauntless Update 1.14.3 Patch Notes | Dauntless Update 1.000.037 Patch Notes | Dauntless Update 2.06 Patch Notes:

GAUNTLET SEASON 5
Gauntlet Season 5 arrives with new challenges and rewards!

Climb the Gauntlet leaderboard to secure brand-new exclusive titles this season, such as One in a Million, Cut Above, and more!

That’s about it for the patch.

Source: Dauntless

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MLB The Show Update 1.010 Pitches Out for Patch 10 This June 23

MLB The Show update 1.010 (PS4 version 1.10) has been released this June 23 on all platforms, and this is for what the devs call “Patch 10.” This adds new uniforms for the Pittsburgh Pirates alongside other bug fixes you can read about in the full patch notes.

MLB The Show Update 1.010 Patch Notes for June 23:

Versions:

PS4: 1.10
PS5: 1.010
Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S: 1.0.84
Nintendo Switch: 1.10

GENERAL 

  • Pittsburgh Pirates City Connect uniforms have been added.

DIAMOND DYNASTY 

  • Various menu fixes for Mini Seasons.
  • Fixed a Mini Seasons issue which caused CPU teams to wear their home uniforms every game.

MISCELLANEOUS  

  • Various presentation and commentary updates and adjustments.

DEVELOPER NOTES 

  • There are no gameplay or live content balance changes at this time.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! 

  • In our last update on June 8th, a new Draft Lottery experience was added in March to October & Franchise to coincide with the Winter Meetings.

Once a new patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. You can check all the news we have for the game in our MLB The Show game hub.

Source: The Show

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New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today June 23, 2023 (And What Xur Is Selling)

Once again, Destiny‘s Xur is here with a fresh selection of Exotics, Engrams, and Legendary gear on sale. If you’re curious about where he’s set up shop until Tuesday, don’t worry: MP1st’s new Destiny 2 Xur location today, June 23, 2023 post details both his location and inventory until he leaves with the next Weekly Reset below.

PSA: No Trials of Osiris this week since Iron Banner is live.

New Destiny 2 Xur Location Today June 23, 2023 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location

EDZ, Earth > Winding Cove > On his cliff

Exotic Weapons

Name Type Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
The Jade Rabbit Kinetic Scout Rifle
Hawkmoon Kinetic Hand Cannon Polygonal Rifling Surplus Textured Grip
Dead Man’s Tale Kinetic Scout Rifle Fluted Barrel Armor-Piercing Rounds Snapshot Sights Hand-Laid Stock

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Exotic Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Wormhusk Crown Hunter Helmet 12 8 13 20 6 7 66 23 Legendary Shards
Heart of Inmost Light Titan Chest Armor 8 7 20 20 6 7 68 23 Legendary Shards
Phoenix Protocol Warlock Chest Armor 18 16 3 9 18 2 66 23 Legendary Shards

Exotic Ciphers

Name Description
Xenology Complete Vanguard playlist activities, or win matches in Crucible or Gambit. Extra progress is awarded for more challenging activities and for succeeding with clanmates.

Engrams

Name Description Cost
Exotic Engram An engram with a predestined outcome. Contains a new Exotic if any of the possible rewards remain to be collected. Preview contents for possible rewards. 97 Legendary Shards

Legendary Weapons

Name Type Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Nature of the Beast Energy Hand Cannon TrueSight HCS // HitMark HCS Extended Mag // Steady Rounds Under Pressure Dragonfly
Bad Omens Heavy Rocket Launcher Confined Launch // Countermass Alloy Casing // Black Powder Field Prep Cluster Bomb
Code Duello Heavy Rocket Launcher Volatile Launch // Linear Compensator Alloy Casing // Impact Casing Quickdraw Lasting Impression
No Reprieve Kinetic Shotgun Chambered Compensator // Extended Barrel Steady Rounds // Accurized Rounds Steady Hands Snapshot Sights
Seventh Seraph VY-7 Energy Submachine Gun Fluted Barrel // Polygonal Rifling Accurized Rounds // Extended Mag Fourth Time’s the Charm Vorpal Weapon
Bug-Out Bag Energy Submachine Gun Chambered Compensator // Polygonal Rifling Extended Mag // Armor-Piercing Rounds Air Assault Killing Wind
Last Man Standing Energy Shotgun Smallbore // Barrel Shroud Extended Mag // Steady Rounds Opening Shot One-Two Punch

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Legendary Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Opulent Duelist Gauntlets Titan Gauntlets 11 10 10 10 20 2 63 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Duelist Plate Titan Chest Armor 6 10 16 15 6 12 65 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Duelist Mark Titan Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Duelist Helm Titan Helmet 20 6 6 2 7 24 65 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Duelist Greaves Titan Leg Armor 20 2 10 16 14 2 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Scholar Gloves Warlock Gauntlets 18 6 7 7 2 23 63 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Scholar Robes Warlock Chest Armor 10 12 10 7 14 10 63 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Scholar Bond Warlock Bond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Scholar Hood Warlock Helmet 16 6 12 15 2 15 66 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Scholar Boots Warlock Leg Armor 15 10 6 12 15 6 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Stalker Grips Hunter Gauntlets 15 10 6 2 16 16 65 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Stalker Vest Hunter Chest Armor 10 12 10 7 7 18 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Stalker Cloak Hunter Cloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Stalker Mask Hunter Helmet 15 10 6 20 2 11 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Opulent Stalker Strides Hunter Leg Armor 16 6 12 14 12 7 67 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

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What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is an enigmatic merchant who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr sells Exotic equipment (as well as Engrams and Legendary equipment), only accepting Legendary Shards as payment.

TL;DR: He’s the Santa of Destiny and every weekend’s Christmas. Sometimes he brings you what you want, sometimes he brings you coal. Mostly it’s coal.

When does Xûr visit?

Xûr comes back every Friday at 17:00 UTC and departs at Weekly Reset (Tuesday 17:00 UTC). If you would like to see all the live conversions of Time Zones, please follow this link here.

(Thanks as always, /r/DestinyTheGame!)

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Splatoon 3 Fan Spends $3500 to Join Nintendo Shareholder Meeting to Complain About Splatoon 3 Customization

According to Twitter user NStyles, who attended the Nintendo shareholder meeting, a Splatoon 3 fan disrupted the shareholder Q&A session to rant about the disparity between male and female characters customization options.

The fan was “loud” and unhappy about the difference between the number of customization options available for male and female characters. Twitter user Haruikatako claimed to be that person and revealed that he purchased $3,500+ (¥512,000) worth of Nintendo shares just to attend the meeting and voice his complaint as Nintendo has been “ignoring his letters” about the severe lack of male emotes, poses, and more.

Since Nintendo ignored his letters, the fan hoped to try a more “direct” approach by buying Nintendo shares to attend the shareholders meeting and state his rant over there. Obviously, it was costly, but it did not stop him as he sold his console to raise money.

Here’s the full statement and Tweet by Twitter user Haruikatako (translated from Japanese):

At the Nintendo shareholders’ meeting, I complained about the current cold treatment of Splatoon boys (commanders, high-color city emotes, etc.)!

Halfway through, I was told, “There are other people I want to ask…”, so the second half took a lot longer than planned, but I managed to tell them! 

I’ve sent letters to Nintendo many times, but they didn’t seem to improve.

When I bought stocks, I was always short of tens of thousands of dollars, and my parents asked me not to get involved in consumer finance.

As soon as I bought 40,000 organic EL type Switch with a credit card, I immediately sold it to GEO for 25,000 to raise money.

I have been told many things, I’ve been really hurt by Boy’s cold shoulders and I’ve seen other people feel the same way.

That’s why I did it with the regret of doing it rather than the regret of not doing it.

Also, the 551 meat bun I bought at Kyoto Station on the way home was delicious.

During the rant, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa intervened and said that the question was too lengthy, asking the fan to get to the point. However, the fan ignored him and continued with his rant. After the fan concluded, Furukawa responded, “Thank you for your interest in playing our game. We appreciate your opinion.”

Say whatever you want, but that sure is one determined fan. We can only hope that Nintendo will now work to diminish the customization options disparity between male and female characters in Splatoon 3.

Source: Twitter (via NStyles)

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AEW: Fight Forever Casino Battle Royale Debuted With Trailer Featuring MJF

THQ Nordic has debuted the AEW: Fight Forever Casino Battle Royale mode. The announcement came along with an AEW: Fight Forever Casino Battle Royale trailer featuring new gameplay and MJF explaining how the Casino Battle Royale mode works.

The only Casino that will NOT take your money. It will, however, take your sweat, blood, tears and dignity if you leave the ring prematurely. Be the last person standing and bask in the glory of the crowd.

For the uninitiated, Casino Battle Royal is a modified “rumble rules battle royale” including 21 wrestlers. In AEW: Fight Forever’s Casino Battle Royale mode, “Casino” refers to the special “deck of cards” entry system used in this match. Wrestlers are divided into suits: hearts, diamonds, spades, and clubs, with each group consisting of a specific number of participants. When a wrestler’s card is called, they enter the ring and their objective is to eliminate their opponents by throwing them over the top rope. Once a wrestler is eliminated, they are out of the match, and the battle continues until only one wrestler remains.

Fight your way to the top of the Battle Royale when AEW: Fight Forever punches out on June 29 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Genshin Impact Next Update Patch 3.8 “Secret Summer Paradise” Release Date Locked for July 5; Trailer and Details Revealed

Developer miHoYo has revealed that Genshin Impact next update patch 3.8 titled “Secret Summer Paradise” will be released early next month, on July 5. Version 3.8 will bring a limited-time area with new open-world gameplay, summer attractions, bountiful rewards, and outfits for Klee and Kaeya. Keep reading for more details about the upcoming patch, and check out the trailer:

Highlights of Version 3.8 “Secret Summer Paradise”:

  • A new limited-time map with summer attractions
  • Two open-world gameplay modes and four event games with rewards including Kaeya’s outfit and Layla whom you can recruit
  • New outfits for Klee and Kaeya, and Hangout Event for Kaeya
  • New TCG PvE mode and 3 new Character Cards

Developer miHoYo also showcased the underwater and urban areas of Fontaine for the very first time during Genshin Impact Special Program for the next update, patch 3.8. Watch it right here:

More will be shared about patch 3.8 ahead of its July 5 release date. Stay tuned to MP1st as we will let our readers know once more information is out!

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Horizon Forbidden West Lance Reddick Memorial Spotted in Burning Shores DLC, Here’s Where to Find It

Legendary actor, Lance Reddick sadly passed away in his home at the age of 60 in March. Reddick played multiple roles in the video game world, in games including Quantum Break, Destiny, and the Horizon series. Developer Guerrilla Games has honored the actor’s memory in Horizon Forbidden West. There’s a Horizon Forbidden West Lance Reddick memorial in the game that has been added as part of the Burning Shores DLC.

Reddick, who plays Sylens, was in both Horizon games. Guerilla confirmed the addition of the memorial site in a statement:

In honor of Lance Reddick, we created a memorial to commemorate the profound impact he had on us all.

Thank you, Lance, for everything you brought to the role of Sylens: your gravitas, energy, wisdom and more. An incomparable talent and friend. We miss you terribly.

If you have the Horizon Burning Shores DLC, here’s the exact location where you can find the memorial site for Reddick (via horizon-gamer):

CDN media

Destiny 2 players also paid tribute to Reddick by paying the Titan Vanguard, Zavala (voiced by Reddick) a visit in game and sitting around him. Bungie said, “for now, we will honor his presence through his performances yet to come in the game, and in the memories that will last us a lifetime.”

Rest in power, Lance Reddick.

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Report: Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Games Leaked

While it has been teased by Konami before that we will be seeing Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 2, we now possibly know what this second volume will contain.

User Nitroid took to Twitter to reveal his findings that by inspecting the Metal Gear Solid timeline page on the official website, it reveals placeholder buttons for Metal Gear Solid 4, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and Metal Gear Solid 5, suggesting that they will be a part of the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2.

Find the full tweet below:

This also lines up with the content of Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol.1 which contains MGS 1, 2, 3, so having MGS 4, Peace Walker, and MGS5 for Vol. 2 makes sense.

However, like always, we caution our readers to not believe rumors, no matter how convincing they seem, until an official announcement is made.

While Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 might be a little off, Vol. 1 launches later this year on October 24, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Nintendo Switch.

Source: Twitter

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Armored Core 6 ESRB Rating and Summary Surfaces, Mentions Fictional Drug “Coral”

Way ahead of its release date, Armored Core 6 ESRB rating and summary are out. The ESRB has graded Armored Core 6 a “T for Teen” rating with the presence of “Drug Reference, Language, Violence” in the title.

Drug Reference refers to the fictional drug, the “Coral” present in the game, while the notable mentions of the mild language include words like “shit.” Of course, the Armored Core franchise is packed with fast-paced realistic gunfire and explosions, which explains the violence present in the ESRB rating. Find the full ESRB rating summary below:

This is a third-person shooter in which players assume the role of a mercenary carrying out military-style missions. Players pilot mechanized battle suits (i.e., mechs), using machine guns, rocket launchers, missiles, and melee-style attacks to destroy enemies (e.g., other mechs, tanks, helicopters). Battles are often fast-paced, accompanied by realistic gunfire and large explosions—damaged battle suits often burst into fiery wreckage/scattered debris. The game contains references to a fictional drug in the dialogue/text (e.g., “The Dosers are locked in a power struggle over the Coral drug trade”; “No one’s getting high off that”; “You gotta take Rubicon’s blessings raw…Hits your brain with a pop and a sizzle.”). The word “sh*t” appears in the game.

Armored Core games have historically been graded a “T for Teen” by the ESRB, so this rating does not come off as a surprise. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon launches August 25, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC.

Source: ESRB

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