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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards and Map This Week January 13, 2023

For those seeking the latest rewards in Destiny 2’s weekly PvP mode, MP1st is here to bring you the new Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards and map this week January 13, 2023 edition!

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week January 13, 2023:

Trials of Osiris Map

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Rewards

  • Reputation Rank 4: Upgrade Module (2)
  • Reputation Rank 7: Enhancement Prism (3)
  • Reputation Rank 10: Trials Weapon (Changes for each rank reset)
  • Reputation Rank 13: Upgrade Module (2)
  • Reputation Rank 16: Trials Weapon (Changes for each rank reset)
  • Flawless Reward: The Inquisitor (Adept)

Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming

Win individual rounds within each match to gain Trials reputation. The amount of reputation you gain increases with each round you’ve won on your card. Earn enough reputation, and you’ll be able to claim a Trials Engram from Saint-14! This engram can be focused into any currently available trials loot you have previously obtained, or it can be taken to Master Rahool for a random Trials drop. Your reputation increases after every match completion, based on the number of round-wins on your card, regardless of the result of that match itself (win or lose, 0-5 or 5-4).

Once you have gone Flawless, keep playing! Every win you achieve while at the 7-win level, even if you lose your Flawless, has a chance to drop bonus Trials Engrams, adept weapons, prisms, and even Ascendant Shards. There is no penalty for losing once you’ve made it to the Lighthouse!

When you’re done, you can cash in your 7-win passage for one additional adept drop, granted you have gone Flawless that week. This resets your card so you can start anew.


Passages

Name Perk Cost
Passage of Ferocity Your third match win grants a bonus win. 10000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Mercy Forgives one loss per run. 10000 Glimmer & 15 Legendary Shards
Passage of Wealth Increased Trials Rank points from reaching 3, 5, and 7 match wins on a ticket. 15000 Glimmer & 25 Legendary Shards
Passage of Confidence Grants bonus rewards from Flawless Chest. 20000 Glimmer & 50 Legendary Shards

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today January 13, 2023 (And What Xur Is Selling)

It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares! If you’re asking what Xur is selling in Destiny 2 this week and where he’s holed up, we’re here to help! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today, January 13, 2023 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items this week in one handy list below.

Destiny 2 Xur Location Today January 13, 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

The Last City, Earth


Exotic Weapons

Name Type Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
SUROS Regime Kinetic Auto Rifle  
Hawkmoon Kinetic Hand Cannon Chambered Compensator Opening Shot Heavy Grip  
Dead Man’s Tale Kinetic Scout Rifle Arrowhead Brake Accurized Rounds Subsistence Hand-Laid Stock

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Exotic Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Orpheus Rig Hunter Leg Armor 4 22 2 8 19 6 61 23 Legendary Shards
ACD/0 Feedback Fence Titan Gauntlets 7 11 15 2 18 9 62 23 Legendary Shards
Phoenix Protocol Warlock Chest Armor 18 2 10 17 13 2 62 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
Chrysura Melo Energy Auto Rifle Chambered Compensator // Full Bore Steady Rounds // Flared Magwell Dynamic Sway Reduction Harmony
Whispering Slab Kinetic Combat Bow Agile Bowstring // Polymer String Compact Arrow Shaft // Natural Fletching Rangefinder Vorpal Weapon
Cartesian Coordinate Energy Fusion Rifle Red Dot 2 MOA // Red Dot Micro Liquid Coils // Projection Fuse Under Pressure Thresh
Tarantula Heavy Linear Fusion Rifle Arrowhead Brake // Chambered Compensator Accelerated Coils // Projection Fuse Feeding Frenzy Wellspring
Jian 7 Rifle Energy Pulse Rifle SRO-41 Ocular // SLO-12 Post Appended Mag // Ricochet Rounds Full Auto Trigger System Dragonfly
The Keening Energy Sidearm Chambered Compensator // Polygonal Rifling Flared Magwell // Light Mag Under Pressure // Subsistence Snapshot Sights
IKELOS_SR_v1.0.2 Energy Sniper Rifle Corkscrew Rifling // Polygonal Rifling Accurized Rounds // Steady Rounds Perpetual Motion Focused Fury

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Legendary Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Wild Hunt Gauntlets Titan Gauntlets 2 22 6 8 6 16 60 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Plate Titan Chest Armor 2 27 2 14 2 14 61 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Mark Titan Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Helm Titan Helmet 16 6 12 15 6 12 67 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Greaves Titan Leg Armor 2 25 2 2 9 20 60 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Gloves Warlock Gauntlets 2 22 8 14 6 9 61 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Vestment Warlock Chest Armor 16 10 7 16 13 2 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Bond Warlock Bond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Hood Warlock Helmet 10 10 12 10 9 10 61 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Boots Warlock Leg Armor 16 6 12 2 6 26 68 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Grasps Hunter Gauntlets 28 2 2 12 2 16 62 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Vest Hunter Chest Armor 12 2 17 22 2 9 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Cloak Hunter Cloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Mask Hunter Helmet 17 10 6 2 11 20 66 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Strides Hunter Leg Armor 2 11 17 2 24 2 58 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

What’s a Xûr?

Xûr, Agent of the Nine, is a strange vendor who randomly appears in a Public Sector on one of the Worlds. Xûr sells Exotic equipment and only takes Legendary Shards in exchange for them.

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

When does Xûr visit?

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

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MX vs ATV Legends Update 1.17 Rides Out This January 13, Fixes Various Bugs

Rainbow Studios released MX vs ATV Legends update 1.17, introducing various bug fixes and gameplay issues. Check out the MX vs ATV Legends January 17 patch notes below.

MX vs ATV Legends Update 1.17 Patch Notes | MX vs ATV Legends January 13 Patch Notes:

Highlights
  • Fixed bugs resulting laps not being counted when crossing the finish line, especially during Online matches
  • Significantly reduced instances where wrecks occur during take-off and landing for seemingly no reason
  • Physics: Increased side slip angle limit across all bikes to lower chances of wrecking when landing or sliding sideways
  • Increased traction across all bikes when landing a bit sideways to prevent sliding over berms
  • Slightly increased overall grip on ATVs and ATV Tire tuning parts to bring them in line with MX bikes
  • Tweaked ATV power to be more competitive with MX 450F
  • Improved riding and idle animations and loosened up the rider body
Detailed changelog
  • Gameplay: Resolved issues resulting in laps not being counted when crossing the finish line
  • Gameplay: Fixed reset logic to prevent the rider being reset behind the finish line (and immediately completing another lap) in some rare conditions
  • Gameplay: Resolved an issue preventing “Gonna Need a Bigger Garage” from being unlocked under common conditions; additional fixes in next patch for players who have already unlocked all vehicles
  • Gameplay: Fixed issue resulting in Best Lap time and icons for Holeshot, Podium, and Hot Lap from being recorded and displayed to the Event Selection menu
  • Gameplay: Fixed issue causing near-wreck penalty states to persist after resetting
  • Gameplay: Added the possibility to wreck when failing to recover from a near-wreck incident
  • Online: Remove a player’s custom reset marker when that player leaves an Freeride server online
  • Online: Fixed rare occurrence where the player loads the Compound Farm when attempting to join a Playlist server online
  • Environment: Minor performance increase in some 2022 Pro Motocross tracks
  • Environment: Fixed water foam particle behind rear tire that was offset to the left of the tire instead of being centered to it.
  • Environment: Adjusted lighting and atmospheric effects in Slayground
  • Environment: Clamped auto-exposure to prevent it from blowing out when paused during gameplay in Slayground
  • Environment: Minor performance improvement on Slayground
  • Animation: Significantly improved idle animations; hand and finger animation and placement, hip and back position and orientation, leg positions
  • Animation: Improved cornering and leaning animations, especially when past 50 degrees on MX bikes
  • Animation: Loosened up the rider body, allowing for more natural movements on MX bikes
  • Animation: Added foot offset to ensure the feet match the foot-pegs on all MX bikes
  • Animation: Prevent Kawasaki KX450F rear tire going through the fender
  • Physics: Significantly reduced instances where wrecks occur during take-off and landing for seemingly no reason
  • Physics: Increased side slip angle limit across all bikes to lower chances of wrecking when landing or sliding sideways
  • Physics: Improved sliding behaviors for the Slip Tires across all bike classes
  • Physics: Increased traction across all bikes when landing a bit sideways to prevent sliding over berms
  • Physics: Increased wheelie angle thresholds on all bike classes to reduce wrecking in when performing wheelies
  • Physics: Slightly increased overall grip on ATVs and ATV Tire tuning parts to bring them in line with MX bikes
  • Physics: Tweaked ATV power to be more competitive with MX 450F
  • Physics: Updated ATV Grip tires to make wrecking when landing sideways a lot harder
  • Physics: Updated ATV Slip tires to make wrecking when landing sideways a bit easier
  • Physics: Added correct friction values to concrete slabs

Source: Steam

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Madden 23 Update 1.11 Rolled Out for Fixes This January 13

EA has rolled out Madden 23 update 1.11 (PS5 version 1.011), which introduces fixes to the game. This new patch comes just after yesterday’s Season 3 title update. Read on for what’s new in the Madden 23 January 13 patch notes.

Madden 23 Update 1.11 Patch Notes | Madden 23 Update 1.011 Patch Notes | Madden 23 January 13 Patch Notes:

Here are the latest round of fixes announced by EA:

MUT Squads Update:

We are aware of an issue with invites for MUT Squads. We are currently working on this and will update the thread once we know more. Thank you.

The issue with invites for MUT Squads has been addressed. Players should be able to successfully invite others in MUT Squads.

Thank you for your patience!

If there are more patch notes released today, we’ll be sure to update the article accordingly.

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King of Fighters 15 Next Update 1.62 Patch Notes and Trailer Released, Strikes Out January 17

Alongside the release of King of Fighters 15‘s latest character, Shingo Yabuki, the fighting game is also receiving a major patch that ushers in adjustments for every character in the game. 

What’s even more surprising is that SNK released a video that highlights these character refinements, showcasing the changes via gameplay for visual clarity. Here are the King of Fighters 15 patch notes for January 17:

King of Fighters Update 1.62 Patch Notes | King of Fighters 15 January 17 Patch Notes:

You can check the patch notes in the gallery below:

KOF 15 Next Update 1.62 Patch Notes:

The full PDF containing all patch notes and character refinements can be found here.

King of Fighters is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Patch 1.62 is expected to roll out on January 17 alongside Shingo Yabuki and the start of Season 2.

You can check out our review on the game when it was released last year, where we gave it a respectable 9/10 score. Here’s a snippet: “If you’re looking for another fighting game franchise to binge on that’s not Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat, then SNK might just have the thing! Established fighitng game series the King of Fighters has made a triumphant return on current-gen consoles. Offering a revamped style, UI and smooth gameplay, but does King of Fighters XV hold up?”

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Final Fantasy XIV Update 1.000.181 Out for Hotfix This January 13

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy XIVupdate 1.000.181 today for all platforms. The purpose of today’s patch is a small hotfix from issues that stemmed from the big 6.3 patch earlier this week. Check out the FFXIV January 13 patch notes down below.

Final Fantasy XIV Update 1.000.181 Patch Notes | FFXIV January 13 Patch Notes:

FINAL FANTASY XIV Hotfixes (Jan. 13, 2023)

■A countermeasure has been taken against the following issue:
・Client may freeze or crash due to heavy loads from running the client for an extended period in certain situations.

■The following issues have been addressed:
・In The Dying Gasp, the action indicator for the boss’s “Dual Strike” was not displayed.
・During Containment Bay P1T6, the server would crash under certain conditions.
・Disconnection from servers would occur due to heavy server loads during peak times causing servers to go down in certain situations.

If any other changes are made, we’ll be sure to update this post as soon as we can. Final Fantasy 14 is out now for the PC and PlayStation. 

Source: Final Fantasy XIV

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Final Fantasy 14 Update 9.86 Brings Fixes This January 13

Square Enix has released Final Fantasy 14 update 9.86. which brings in fixes to the online RPG after the massive 6.3 patch released earlier this week. Read on for what’s new in the FF14 January 13 patch notes.

Final Fantasy 14 Update 9.86 Patch Notes | FF14 January 13 Patch Notes:

FINAL FANTASY XIV Hotfixes (Jan. 13, 2023)

■A countermeasure has been taken against the following issue:
・Client may freeze or crash due to heavy loads from running the client for an extended period in certain situations.

■The following issues have been addressed:
・In The Dying Gasp, the action indicator for the boss’s “Dual Strike” was not displayed.
・During Containment Bay P1T6, the server would crash under certain conditions.
・Disconnection from servers would occur due to heavy server loads during peak times causing servers to go down in certain situations.

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

Source: Final Fantasy XIV

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Google and Nvidia Raise Concerns Over Microsoft-Activision Acquisition

Tech giants Google and Nvidia recently expressed concerns over the recent Activision Blizzard deal that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wishes to block. The companies apparently provided information that supports the FTC’s case on Microsoft gaining an unfair advantage in the fields of cloud, mobile, and subscription-based gaming. This comes from sources via Bloomberg, who wish to remain anonymous due to the confidential nature of the whole process.

Both Google and Nvidia have (or had) their own versions of cloud and/or subscription-based gaming in the past, so the deal does have some relevance to their operations. Google’s Stadia streaming service is set to shut down next week, with games already closing servers ahead of its final day. On the other hand, Nvidia boasted a user base of over 20 million last August with its own streaming service, GeForce Now.

Google also has a stake in mobile gaming, as its Android operating system is home to thousands of games that rake in billions in revenue. Should Activision’s IP catalog merge with Microsoft’s already expansive collection of video game IPs, the FTC worries that this would allow Microsoft to expand its already alluring Xbox Game Pass service. 

It is worth noting that Microsoft hasn’t let these statements go uncontested, however. The company has stated that these claims are given “too much weight,” and that the concerns raised by Sony are “self-serving.” 

Source: Bloomberg

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Dead Space Remake Map to Be in 2D Instead of 3D to Improve Clarity, Says Motive

If you’ve played the original Dead Space back in 2008, you might have  remembered how the game used a 3D in-game map, which — while it looked cool at the time — wasn’t really all that user-friendly.

The 3D map was a bit frustrating to use, as it needed to be rotate it and such just to find where you need to go or where you were. Take a look at how it was back then:

Here’s how it looked in motion:

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Thankfully, that won’t be an issue in the upcoming remake. Motive Studio Realization Director Joel MacMillan confirmed that the Dead Space remake map has been reworked to be in 2D.

Here’s what MacMillan has to say about the changes made to the in-game map:

Looking back at it, there was a little bit of frustration around how to control [the original map] or how to read it quickly. You’d have to kind of rotate it to figure out what’s the best angle to see where your character is and where you need to go. We’ve actually simplified it rather than embellished it, to improve the clarity and the readability of it.

If you want to see other changes made, go watch 18 minutes of gameplay right here.

Dead Space is set for a January 27 release on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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NBA 2K23 Player Ratings Update for January 12 Sees Luka Get a Bump Up

Visual Concepts has released the NBA 2K23 player ratings update for January 12, which is the game’s first-ever player ratings change this year! For this one, Luka Doncic gets a +1 bump overall alongside Nikola Jokic and more.

Read on for the full list of players that got their OVR ratings tweaked.

NBA 2K23 Player Ratings Update for January 12:

Aside from the player rating changes, Visual Concepts has also released a patch this week, which includes gameplay-related changes, as well as in preparation for Season 4 which starts this January 13!

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Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Update 1.10 Released for Hotfix 1.3.1 This January 12

Illfonic has fired out Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed update 1.10, which is for hotfix version 1.3.1! This title update includes a fix where players were being placed into incorrect team and more! Check out the complete Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed update 1.3.1 patch notes.

Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Update 1.10 Patch Notes | Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Update 1.3.1 Patch Notes | Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed January 12 Patch Notes:

These fixes include a change that should (hopefully) fix the problem in which players were being placed into the incorrect team, causing several different matchmaking issues. If you are still encountering any of the issues listed below, please let us know in the bug-reports channel so that we can diagnose the issue as soon as possible.

There are many more changes, fixes, and new content on the way in the upcoming patch, so look forward to it!

• Various crash fixes.
• Addressed an issue that was sometimes causing an incorrect amount of players to spawn on each team.
• Addressed an issue where the Ghost could sometimes become invisible after possessing an object.
• Fixed an issue that was causing incorrect text to display when destroying the final rift.
• Fixed an issue where Winky’s textures were not displaying properly after increasing the Tenure level.
• Fixed an issue where the accolades, such as the toaster, were not appearing in the Firehouse.

That’s about it. There was a previous patch released in December, which housed a ton of bug fixes. Go check it out here in case you’re curious.

Source: Ghostbusters Spirits Unleashed Discord

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Ubisoft Releases Official Statement on Skull and Bones Delay, Teases “Exciting Content” via Socials

After learning via an earnings report that Skull and Bones would be pushed back for the sixth time, we finally get an official announcement on the Skull and Bones delay.

A Twitter post over on the official Skull and Bones Twitter account explained why this delay occurred. Here’s the full statement:

As we learned yesterday, the previous delays did help the developers polish and balance the game, as evidenced by apparent recent playtests. The statement didn’t mention the game’s release window, curiously enough, which was already stated in the earnings report to be somewhere in the early 2023-24 fiscal year.

Though the delay means we’ll have to wait for even longer before we can try the game out for ourselves, the statement does mention “exciting content” to come out via the game’s social channels. This will include more gameplay footage and some bits of lore if you’re interested in the game’s world.

The statement closes with a claim that the team will provide information on the upcoming tests and release date “very soon,” so we may not need to wait as long as originally thought. Still, for a game that’s been delayed this many times, it’s hard for players to not expect another one with how coy they’re being with release date info.

Skull and Bones will launch when it launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Rainbow Six Siege WWE Bundles Announced, Features Undertaker and Becky “The Man” Lynch

A couple of new bundles have just been announced for Rainbow Six Siege. These bundles are based on the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) franchise and will be available for Blackbeard and Thorn.

Ubisoft released a brief trailer showcasing both bundles if you’re interested in checking them out.

It’s time to earn your WWE Championship Title in Rainbow Six Siege. Don’t miss out on the Undertaker and Becky Lynch bundles for Blackbeard and Thorn!

Here’s what each bundle will contain:

The Deadman Bundle for Blackbeard includes the Undertaker uniform, special headgear, Operator portrait, the Undertaker Championship charm, as well as the Moonlight Brawl background and The Tombstone weapon skin for the MK17 CQB.

An additional bundle for Thorn brings The Man uniform, headgear, and Operator portrait. Players can wear the WWE Championship Titles charm, the I Am The Man background and equip the Dis-Arm-Her weapon skin for the UZK50GI.

If you want to get one of these bundles, it’ll set you back 2160 R6 credits. For those of you who are fans of WWE and would rather have both, you can get the WWE Rumble Bundle for 4080 credits, which is a tad cheaper than buying both individually.

Rainbow Six Siege is currently available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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26th Annual DICE Awards Game of the Year Nominees and Other Categories Revealed

With the 26th annual Design, Innovate, Communicate, Entertain (DICE) Awards being held on February 23, we finally know the list of nominees for all of the award show’s categories. These categories include Outstanding Achievement in Story, Immersive Reality Technical Achievement, and of course, Game of the Year. This year’s GOTY finalists include God of War Ragnarok and Elden Ring and a surprising nomination for Vampire Survivors.

Below are the 26th Annual DICE Awards Game of the Year Nominees as well as the nominees for all other categories (GOTY is at the bottom).

Outstanding Achievement in Animation

  • Cuphead – The Delicious Last Course
  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Moss: Book II

Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction

  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare ll
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Stray
  • The Callisto Protocol

Outstanding Achievement in Character

  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare ll – Alejandro Vargas
  • God of War Ragnarök – Atreus
  • God of War Ragnarök – Kratos
  • Horizon Forbidden West – Aloy
  • Return to Monkey Island – Guybrush Threepwood

Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition

  • A Plague Tale: Requiem
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Metal: Hellsinger
  • Moss: Book II

Outstanding Achievement in Audio Design

  • A Plague Tale: Requiem
  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare ll
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Gotham Knights
  • Somerville

Outstanding Achievement in Story

  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • I Was a Teenage Exocolonist
  • IMMORTALITY
  • NORCO

Outstanding Technical Achievement

  • A Plague Tale: Requiem
  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Teardown

Action Game of the Year

  • Bayonetta 3
  • Grounded
  • Neon White
  • Sifu
  • Vampire Survivors

Adventure Game of the Year

  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • NORCO
  • Stray
  • TUNIC

Family Game of the Year

  • Disney Dreamlight Valley
  • Kirby’s Dream Buffet
  • Lost in Play
  • Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
  • Trombone Champ

Fighting Game of the Year

  • JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R
  • MultiVersus
  • Rumbleverse
  • SpiderHeck
  • THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV

Racing Game of the Year

  • F1® 22
  • Gran Turismo 7
  • Need for Speed™ Unbound

Role-Playing Game of the Year

  • Citizen Sleeper
  • Elden Ring
  • Weird West
  • World of Warcraft®: Dragonflight
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3

Sports Game of the Year

  • EA SPORTS™ FIFA 23
  • Mario Strikers: Battle League
  • MLB® The Show™ 22
  • NBA 2K23
  • OlliOlli World

Strategy/Simulation Game of the Year

  • Dwarf Fortress
  • IXION
  • Marvel’s Midnight Suns
  • Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator
  • Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters

Immersive Reality Technical Achievement

  • Among Us VR
  • Cosmonious High
  • Moss: Book II
  • Red Matter 2
  • The Last Clockwinder

Immersive Reality Game of the Year

  • Cosmonious High
  • Moss: Book II
  • Red Matter 2
  • Tentacular
  • The Last Clockwinder

Outstanding Achievement for an Independent Game

  • IMMORTALITY
  • Neon White
  • Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge
  • TUNIC
  • Vampire Survivors

Mobile Game of the Year

  • Diablo Immortal
  • Gibbon: Beyond the Trees
  • IMMORTALITY
  • MARVEL SNAP
  • Poinpy

Online Game of the Year

  • Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare ll
  • EA SPORTS FIFA 23
  • FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
  • MARVEL SNAP
  • Rumbleverse

Outstanding Achievement in Game Design

  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • MARVEL SNAP
  • TUNIC
  • Vampire Survivors

Outstanding Achievement in Game Direction

  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • IMMORTALITY
  • TUNIC

Game of the Year

  • Elden Ring
  • God of War Ragnarök
  • Horizon Forbidden West
  • Stray
  • Vampire Survivors

The DICE Awards will be livestreamed on February 23. Who do you think should win each category? Let us know!

Source: Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences

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Boxing Game “Undisputed” Early Access Set for January 31

Undisputed, the upcoming boxing game formerly known as eSports Boxing Club, is set for Early Access by the end of this month. Undisputed Early Access will become available on Steam starting January 31.

As a boxing game, Undisputed aims to be as authentic and faithful to the sport as possible, offering deep strategy and a footwork system that will make players consider every move they make. Check out the trailer below:

Here’s a list of the game’s key features:

● Revolutionary footwork mechanics, including a Loose Movement modifier to help you move around the ring with ease.

● More than 60 individual punches. Punch from multiple angles and directions. Feint to set up a trap and counter.

● All the tools needed to create an unbreakable defense. Slip punches, weave, dodge, and block before finding your opening to strike.

● Physics-driven interactions – punches can sometimes go around or even through an opponent’s guard.

● Up close and personal fighting like never before.

Early Access lets game studios release their titles before a full release to give players a headstart with the game while it’s still under development. We’re not sure how long the game will stay in early access, as there are games that have been stuck in this phase for years. Hopefully, Early Access should provide the feedback and testing that developer Steel City Interactive needs to polish and refine the game for a full release.

You can wishlist Undisputed right now on Steam, with early access arriving on the 31st. Undisputed is set to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

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Final Hogwarts Legacy PC System Requirements Revealed

Ahead of the February 10 current-gen launch date, Avalanche Software has revealed the official Hogwarts Legacy PC system requirements. For a 1080p at 60fps (frames-per-second) experience, PC players will need the equivalent of an i7-8700 CPU and GTX 1080 Ti GPU, but can still enjoy the title with an i5-6600 CPU and GTX 960 GPU at the cost of graphical quality. Those seeking the greatest visual experience can enjoy 4K graphics at 60fps with an i7-10700K and an RTX 3090 Ti.

Hogwarts Legacy is an action RPG set in J.K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter universe, and is the first full-fledged Wizarding World video game since 2011’s Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. Unlike previous titles, Hogwarts Legacy allows players to live out their own adventures in the universe, attending Hogwarts classes as their own customized character and exploring famous locations from the series such as the Forbidden Forest, Diagon Alley, and Hogsmeade.

Final Hogwarts Legacy PC Requirements:

Minimum/Low Specs:

The Hogwarts Legacy PC minimum system requirements for a 720p at 30fps are as follows:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i5-6600 or AMD Ryzen 5 1400
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 470 4GB
  • DirectX Version: DX 12
  • Storage: 85 GB HDD
  • Notes: 720p resolution at low quality settings. While an SSD is preferred, an HDD is also supported.

Recommended/High Specs:

The recommended 1080p at 60fps system requirements are as follows:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti 4GB or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT or Intel Arc A770
  • DirectX Version: DX 12
  • Storage: 85 GB SSD
  • Notes: 1080p resolution at high quality settings.

Ultra Specs:

For many gamers, 1440p resolution is the graphical sweet spot, and a 60fps experience at this resolution can be enjoyed with the following:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
  • DirectX Version: DX 12
  • Storage: 85 GB SSD
  • Notes: SSD, 1440p resolution at 60 fps with ultra quality settings.

Ultra 4K Specs:

Gamers wishing for an unparalleled Hogwarts experience can enjoy 4K graphics at 60fps with:

  • OS: 64-bit Windows 10
  • CPU: Intel Core i7-10700K or AMD Ryzen 7 5800X
  • RAM: 32 GB
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 3090 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
  • DirectX Version: DX 12
  • Storage: 85 GB SSD
  • Notes: SSD, 2160p resolution at 60 fps with ultra quality settings.

Hogwarts Legacy will release for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC on February 10, 2023. The last-gen version was recently delayed to April 4, 2023 for PS4 and Xbox One and to July 25, 2023 for Nintendo Switch.

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GTA Online Weekly Update Reset for January 12, Here Are the Discounts, GTA Plus & More

Rockstar Games has rolled out the GTA Online weekly update reset of activities alongside the discounts, GTA Plus bonuses and more for January 12! Check out the complete highlights and recap in one handy list below.

GTA Online Weekly Update Reset for January 12 – Discounts, GTA Plus & More:

This week GTA Online introduces the Gun Van, a roving weapons, ammo, and armor shop run out the back of a Vapid Speedo that can be spotted moving through the streets of Los Santos.

An alternative to brick-and-mortar Ammu-Nation locations, this grey market supplier features a weekly rotating inventory of arms and accessories, including the latest weapons such as the new Railgun and a selection at discounted rates usually reserved for higher Ranks.

Plus, players looking for a challenge can take on the all-new Hard Mode difficulty setting for First Dose Missions of Los Santos Drug Wars – now offering 1.5X the usual GTA$ and RP through February 8, with additional rewards as detailed below.

Full details include:

  • The all-new Gun Van, featuring discounted rates on top-of-the line weapons, armor, and ammo
  • New Weapon, the Railgun
  • First Dose Hard Mode Event: running through February 8, completing any First Dose missions on the newly available Hard Mode difficulty will pay out 1.5X the usual GTA$ and RP, with more rewards as follows:
    • Complete any First Dose mission on Hard Mode to receive the Green Fooliganz livery for the MTL Brickade 6X6
    • Complete three different First Dose Missions on Hard Mode to receive the Safari Ranger Livery for the Överflöd Entity MT
    • Complete any First Dose Mission on Hard Mode in less than 10 minutes to receive the Speed Demon livery for the Übermacht Cypher
    • Complete any First Dose Mission on Hard Mode without dying to receive the Kisama Drifter livery for the Annis 300R
  • Double GTA$ and RP on the Community Series featuring a new lineup:
  • On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S:
    • Hao’s Premium Test Ride: Grotti Brioso R/A
    • This week’s HSW Time Trial takes place between Sandy Shores and La Puerta
  • This week in Simeon’s Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Vapid Dominator ASP, Grotti Furia, Declasse Drift Tampa, Enus Windsor, and Declasse Hotring Sabre
  • On display at the Luxury Autos Showroom: The Dinka RT3000 and Truffade Nero
  • This Week’s Gun Van Discounts: 45% off the Compact EMP Launcher, GTA+ Members get half off the Combat Shotgun, and more
  • LS Car Meet Test Rides: The Annis ZR350, Obey 10F, and Pfister Comet S2
  • LS Car Meet Prize Ride: Place top 3 in the LS Car Meet Series for five days in a row for a free Vapid Caracara 4×4
  • Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Dinka Jester RR
  • 30% off all Bunkers and their Upgrades and Modifications
  • Vehicle Discounts: 40% off the Karin Sultan RS, 30% off the Karin Previon, Dinka RT3000, and Vapid Dominator ASP
  • Ongoing GTA+ Benefits: Free Acid Lab Upgrade for the new MTL Brickade 6×6 and 50% Faster Acid Production Speeds, a Buckingham Alpha-Z1 airplane and LSIA Hangar A17, 1.5X GTA$ and RP on First Dose Missions, 1.5X GTA$ for Payphone Hits and Assassination Bonuses, free holiday gear, and much more
  • Prime Gaming Bonuses: GTA Online players who connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming before January 25 will receive the Sprunk Snowflakes Festive sweater and a lump sum of GTA$125K for playing anytime this week

GTA+:

GTA+ Members can enjoy a suite of benefits to complement the new Los Santos Drug Wars update, including:

  • Free Acid Lab Upgrade for the new MTL Brickade 6×6 and 50% Faster Acid Production Speeds
  • A Buckingham Alpha-Z1 airplane and LSIA Hangar A17
  • 1.5X GTA$ and RP on First Dose Missions
  • 1.5X GTA$ for Payphone Hits and Assassination Bonuses
  • The Have You Seen Me? Sweater, The Red-nosed outfit, and The Nutcracker outfit
  • And much more…

For full details, visit the GTA+ website.

DISCOUNTS:

Set yourself up to manufacture and supply weaponry by purchasing a Bunker and its pursuant Upgrades and Modifications — all 30% off this week. Then fill in the holes in your vehicular roster by taking advantage of discounts on the following rides:

  • Karin Previon (Coupe) – 30% off
  • Dinka RT3000 (Sport) – 30% off
  • Vapid Dominator ASP (Muscle) – 30% off
  • Karin Sultan RS (Super) – 40% off

Tune in next week for the new GTA Online weekly update.

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Madden 23 Update 1.10 Rushes Out for Season 3 This January 12

EA has pushed out Madden 23 update 1.10 (PS5 version 1.010) for the big Season 3 content drop! This includes gameplay tweaks, authenticity updates and more! Check out everything new in the official Madden 23 January 12 patch notes.

Madden 23 Update 1.10 Patch Notes | Madden 23 Update 1.010 Patch Notes | Madden 23 Season 3 Patch Notes | Madden 23 January 12 Patch Notes:

Season 3: Here To Win

The postseason is here in Madden NFL 23 Season 3: Here to Win. Level up the Field Pass as you play to earn a Rob Gronkowski item that will take your team to new heights. Then give your roster an even bigger postseason push with Ultimate Team programs like MUT Playoffs, AKA: The New Class, Weekly Wildcards and more. Upgrade your squad, then take on the most exciting part of the NFL season as you win your way to Super Bowl LVII glory!

Gameplay Updates:

  • Fixed an issue causing the ball to be in the wrong hand on some first down celebrations and some TD celebrations
  • Fixed an issue causing a defensive preplay fidget animation to move a defender into the neutral zone and cause an offsides penalty at the snap
  • Tuning to the angles and distances at which oncoming defenders will be detected as applying pressure on the QB during the throw
    • DEV NOTE: The tuning done to pressure detection is with the intent of decreasing the likelihood of getting an ‘Under Pressure Inaccurate’ pass when attempting to throw the ball quickly vs. blitz.
  • Tuning to reduce catch-chance for non-ability receivers attempting aggressive catches in traffic
    • DEV NOTE: This tuning is meant to decrease the frequency of successful aggressive catches in traffic when using receivers without aggressive-catch abilities
  • Tuning to reduce catch chances for defenders attempting to catch throw-out-of-sack passes behind the LOS
  • Fixed an issue that was heavily penalizing defenders when attempting to catch tipped passes in traffic
    • DEV NOTE: Defenders’ catch chance is globally reduced when considered to be ‘in traffic’ to reflect the difficulties of securing a catch alongside other players. This change will reduce the amount of penalty applied when the ball has already been tipped or knocked up into the air to give defenders a better chance at intercepting tipped balls.
  • Fixed a rare issue leading to an incorrect spotting of the ball when a player would perform a standing celebration following an interception
  • General stability improvements

Face of the Franchise Updates:

  • Fixed an issue preventing the ‘Player of the Week’ Legacy Goal from completing correctly after winning a ‘Player of the Week’ award
  • Fixed a typo in the name of the ‘Shot Play Concept Drill’ side activity

Franchise Mode Update:

Our team is continuing to work on the Franchise Cloud Save issue from 12/28, alongside this Title Update. Further analysis has determined that this issue affected around 2% of all leagues created since launch.

Our team has made progress on restoring backups and we are targeting early next week to restore the leagues that could be recovered. However, the current recommendation is for players to start a new league, as not all leagues will be recoverable.

Play Now Live Update:

Our Franchise Team has added an additional starting point of Week 17 for players starting new Franchises via the “Play Now Live” option. This update will go live via a server side update around the Title Update. There is also a previously scheduled Wild Card update coming next week.

Note: Please ensure your EA Account is up-to-date with your current email address. Here is an EA Help article with information on how to update.

Madden Ultimate Team Updates:

  • Stability Updates
  • General Fixes 

NFL Authenticity Updates:

  • New Face Scans added
    • Jaquan Brisker – Bears – S
    • Tyquan Thornton – Patriots – WR
    • Skyy Moore – Chiefs – WR
    • Desmond Ridder – Falcons QB
    • James Cook – Bills – HB
    • Brian Asamoah – Vikings – LB
  • Fixed logos on following White gloves:
    • Nike Superbad 6
    • Jordan Superbad 6
    • Jordan Vapor Jet 7
  • Added Nike Alpha Menace Pro 3 cleats

Presentation and UI Updates:

  • Various stability updates
  • User Agreement updated

That’s about it. Check in for everything Madden 23 posted here on MP1st right here.

Source: EA

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PlayStation Store December 2022 Top Downloads Include The Callisto Protocol, Crisis Core & more

The PlayStation Store’s December 2022 top downloads have now been revealed by Sony, led by Modern Warfare 2 and FIFA 23. The December-released titles The Callisto Protocol, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns have all made respectable top-20 showings in the PS5 games list.

While both the PS5 and PS4 lists are topped by Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (US/Canada) and FIFA 23 (EU), these household franchises have still seen some strong competition from the gaming industry’s December 2022 entrants. Striking Distance Studios’ The Callisto Protocol came in sixth on the most-downloaded PS5 games list in both regions. Square Enix’s Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion was tenth place in both regions for the PS5, and Firaxis Games’ tactical RPG Marvel’s Midnight Suns placed fourteenth in the US/Canada region.

PS5 Games

  US/Canada EU
1 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II FIFA 23
2 FIFA 23 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
3 NBA 2K23 Grand Theft Auto V
4 Grand Theft Auto V Need For Speed Unbound
5 Madden NFL 23 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
6 The Callisto Protocol The Callisto Protocol
7 God of War Ragnarök God of War Ragnarök
8 Need For Speed Unbound ELDEN RING
9 ELDEN RING NBA 2K23
10 CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION CRISIS CORE –FINAL FANTASY VII– REUNION
11 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Cyberpunk 2077
12 Gotham Knights It Takes Two
13 The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
14 Marvel’s Midnight Suns Goat Simulator 3
15 Cyberpunk 2077 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
16 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order GRAN TURISMO 7
17 NHL 23 FAR CRY 6
18 GRAN TURISMO 7 F1 22
19 Sonic Frontiers Gotham Knights
20 The Last of Us Part I Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

PS4 Games 

  US/Canada EU
1 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II FIFA 23
2 FIFA 23 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
3 NBA 2K23 Minecraft
4 Minecraft Grand Theft Auto V
5 Grand Theft Auto V The Last of Us Part II
6 Red Dead Redemption 2 Red Dead Redemption 2
7 The Last of Us Part II Need for Speed Heat
8 Madden NFL 23 NBA 2K23
9 God of War Ragnarök A Way Out
10 Need for Speed Heat God of War Ragnarök
11 ARK: Survival Evolved ARK: Survival Evolved
12 God of War III Remastered God of War III Remastered
13 EA Sports UFC 4 The Crew 2
14 God of War Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
15 A Way Out God of War
16 NHL 23 Marvel’s Spider-Man
17 Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales Assetto Corsa
18 ELDEN RING EA Sports UFC 4
19 Call of Duty: Black Ops III ELDEN RING
20 Star Wars Battlefront II F1 22

PS VR Games

  US/Canada EU
1 Beat Saber Job Simulator
2 Job Simulator Beat Saber
3 SUPERHOT VR SUPERHOT VR
4 Swordsman VR Sniper Elite VR
5 NFL ProERA ’22 Rush VR
6 The Walking Dead Onslaught Swordsman VR
7 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners The Walking Dead Onslaught
8 After the Fall Moss: Book II
9 Astro Bot Rescue Mission Gun Club VR
10 Sniper Elite VR After the Fall

Free to Play (PS5 + PS4)

  US/Canada EU
1 Fortnite Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
2 Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 Fortnite
3 Overwatch 2 Rocket League
4 Fall Guys Fall Guys
5 Rocket League The Sims 4
6 Apex Legends Overwatch 2
7 The Sims 4 eFootball 2023
8 GUNDAM EVOLUTION Apex Legends
9 eFootball 2023 Genshin Impact
10 MultiVersus MultiVersus

PlayStation gamers now interested in the last month’s video game offerings can check out our reviews of The Callisto Protocol, which we found “a good first shot at terrifying you in space,” and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion, a “splendid remaster” that additionally brings “much-need quality-of-life improvements.”

Source: PlayStation Blog

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COD Mobile Season 1 Starts January 18, Introduces Map, BR, and Lunar New Year Updates

Call of Duty: Mobile Season 1, titled “Reawakening,” will be the first season of 2023, and it’s set to launch on January 18. COD Mobile Season 1 will introduce updates to the Nuketown map and various updates throughout Lunar New Year.

Check out the official Season 1 trailer for the event below.

Here’s a full list of all the features you can expect throughout the season:

Updated Map – Nuketown – Year of the Rabbit – Fan-favorite Nuketown returns with a Lunar New Year theme. The same great map that players have known and loved for years with a completely new look.

New Isolated BR Locations – Two new locations have appeared on the Isolated Battle Royale map. The Ecology Lab contains greenhouses with computers that players can interact with, while the T-3 Refinery plant features two “treatment cylinders” that create an updraft for players to jump into and fly up and out of the building.

New and Updated MP Modes – Big Head Blizzard is a humorous mode that features players’ heads getting larger as they do more damage, while Super Attack of the Undead returns in an updated mode that reflects the Season’s Lunar New Year theme..

Lunar New Year Updates – Red Envelopes return in new BR locations that contain seasonal currency, while the diminutive R.A.B.T robot appears randomly on Isolated offering players a chance to receive loot if they damage it quickly. Loot Balloons can also be found around various POIs. Players can shoot them down and receive loot, complete with a celebratory fireworks display.

Call of Duty: Mobile is available on iOS and Android devices.

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