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Dawn of the Monsters Update 1.02 Out This March 23

Developer 13AM Games has released Dawn of the Monsters update 1.02 today for all platforms. This is just for a minor fix. Check out the Dawn of the Monsters March 23 patch notes posted down below.

Dawn of the Monsters 1.02 Patch Notes | Dawn of the Monsters March 23 Patch Notes:

The only patch notes we found so far come from the game’s PS4 update history. You can read the patch notes below. 

  • Fix issue with VO Language not being selectable. 

We will update this post as soon as we can if 13AM Games decides to release proper patch notes. In the meantime, you can read more about the game below via the PlayStation Store.

The cataclysmic battle between giant monsters has begun in this manga-inspired, side-scrolling, kaiju beat-’em-up! Titanic creatures known as Nephilim have invaded Earth, and the only hope of stopping them is DAWN (Defense Alliance Worldwide Network), which unleashes its own colossal combatants to defend against the enemy hordes! Take control of four hulking behemoths – Megadon, Aegis Prime, Tempest Galahad, and Ganira – each with distinct abilities and play styles, and smash your way through destructible real-world environments spanning more than 35 missions! Power up with DNA augments, crush foes with devastating Rage Attacks and brutal Executions, and team up with a friend for 2-player co-op action! You are the planet’s last line of defense…but will that be enough for mankind to survive the Dawn of the Monsters!? 

Keep it locked at MP1st for all the latest news and updates for this game. 

 

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Elden Ring Servers Down for Patch 1.09 Roll Out This March 23

FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have taken the Elden Ring servers down this March 23, and this is to bring a new title update to the game.

Update: The 1.09 patch has been released, which you can read about here.

Elden Ring Servers Down Schedule and Info for March 23:

Here’s the announcement from Bandai Namco:

The #ELDENRING servers will undergo maintenance today, March 23, 2022 to deploy patch 1.09.
This update contains balance adjustments and bug fixes.

Maintenance will begin at 0:00 PDT | 08:00 CET | 16:00 JST and last 3 hours on all platforms.

Thank you for your patience.

If there are changes to the maintenance schedule, we’ll be sure to update the article to reflect it. Once the patch notes are out, we’ll also provide a link out to it within this article.

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PUBG Update 2.32 Storms Out for March 22 – New Content, Fixes, and More

PUBG update 2.32 has begun rolling out across both the PS4 and Xbox, introducing some new content, as well as some bug fixes and improvements. Read on for the full patch notes.

PUBG Update 2.32 Patch Notes | PUBG March 22 Update Patch Notes:

Previous revision – PUBG Update 2.31

22.2 Highlights

Map Service

  • Test Server

    • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Sanhok

      • AS region: Squad

      • NA region: Squad – FPP

  • Live Server

    • Map Selection Region

      • Featured Map queue has been closed.

      • Normal Match: Erangel / Miramar / Taego / Sanhok / Paramo

      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

    • Random Map Region

      • Normal Match: Erangel (20%) / Miramar (20%) / Deston (20%) / Taego (20%) / Paramo (20%)

      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

    • Console (Xbox, PlayStation®)

      • Normal Match: Erangel (20%) / Miramar (20%) / Deston (20%) / Taego (20%) / Paramo (20%)

      • Ranked: Erangel / Miramar / Taego

※ Please note the features and updates introduced below may be modified or even possibly removed due to reasons such as bugs, in-game issues, and/or community feedback. Also, images used below are provided as visual guidelines – features may turn out looking different in the actual game as builds are continuously developed and fixed before they go live.

New Weapon: FAMAS

Introducing FAMAS, the latest addition to our Care Package goods. This sleek and powerful French-made assault rifle packs a punch with its high rate of fire, making it a force to be reckoned with in various combat situations. With its unique design and deadly capabilities, FAMAS is sure to become a new favorite for those seeking a reliable AR to dominate your enemies on the Battlegrounds.

  • Fire Modes: Single, Burst, and Full-Auto

  • Can attach up to the 6x Scope.

  • Ammo: 5.56mm

  • Damage per shot: 39

  • Effective range: 400m

  • Rate of fire: 900 RPM

  • Available modes

    • Spawns in Care Packages, Secret Rooms, Lab Camps, Supply Drops, and Pillar Boxes only.

    • Available on every map.

    • Normal Matches, Ranked, Training Mode, Team Deathmatch, Custom Matches, Sandbox Mode (PC)

      • Unavailable in Custom Match – Esports Mode.

Gameplay

Weapon Balance

※ The changes below apply to both Normal and Ranked matches.

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • AUG

    • AUG has been removed from Care Packages and will now be a world spawn weapon.

      • Available on every map.

    • Damage: 42 → 41

    • Rate of fire: 700 → 750

    • Bullet velocity: 940m/s → 890m/s

    • Effective range: 90~500 → 60~450

    • Recoil has been generally readjusted (slightly increased).

  • M416

    • Damage: 41 → 40

    • Horizontal recoil has slightly increased.

    • M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant

    • Single/Burst RPM: 600 → 800

    • Shotguns (S686, DBS, O12, S12K, S1897)

    • Normal Match: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 30% on every map.

    • Ranked: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 20% on every map.

    • Spawn rates for ARs, DMRs, and SMGs have slightly increased instead.

  • M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant

    • Single/Burst RPM: 600 → 800

  • Shotguns (S686, DBS, O12, S12K, S1897)

    • Normal Match: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 30% on every map.

    • Ranked: Spawn rate (including number of ammo) has reduced by approximately 20% on every map.

    • Spawn rates for ARs, DMRs, and SMGs have slightly increased instead.

  • P90

    • Added to Care Packages and Secret Rooms in Ranked.

    • Fixed the issue where P90s that were supposed to spawn with a certain rate in Care Packages were not spawning properly.

    • At least 200 ammunition will spawn together with the P90.

  • Heavy Stock

    • Added to Care Packages in Ranked.

    • Will now spawn more often.

      • Therefore, Tactical Stocks’ spawn rates have slightly decreased.

< Dev’s Comment >

We’re nudging some healthy balance updates to several of our well-known weapons this update. We constantly strive to create a balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience and in order to achieve this goal we analyze months’ worth of player data, monitor community feedback, and conduct extensive testing.

  • AUG: We’ve observed that the 5.56mm’s overperformance appears to have stabilized following the Mk12 readjustment in our last update. However, we have also noted the limited options for 5.56mm AR weapons, particularly when compared to the diverse selection of 7.62mm weapons. This is why we’ve decided to make significant changes to our arsenal ecosystem starting this update – we’ve brought in FAMAS, a powerful 5.56mm weapon, to exclusive locations such as Care Packages. Furthermore, we are introducing the AUG as a world spawn weapon and adjusting its stats accordingly to make it more potent but also more challenging to handle compared to the M416. These changes will establish the AUG as a formidable choice among 5.56mm ARs.

  • M416: The M416 is widely favored among ARs due to its excellent balance of firepower and stability, and its impressive performance in combat. However, to introduce new changes, we have determined that a minor adjustment to the M416 was necessary.

  • M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant: The M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant, which lack the Full-Auto mode, are currently underperforming. We have also taken note of our community’s desire to see the return of high-risk, high-reward weapons from the early days of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. As a result, we have increased the Single and Burst RPM of the M16A4 and Mk47 Mutant to a higher level, based on your feedback and internal testing.

  • Shotguns: We also understand your frustrations with encountering shotguns after shotguns and getting instantly knocked out, especially early in game. To preserve the concept and authenticity of shotguns, we’ve decided to reduce the spawn rates of shotguns and their corresponding ammo instead of adjusting their performance. With this change, we hope it’ll make it more challenging for players to rely excessively on shotguns during early-game. We’ve also slightly increased the spawn rates for ARs, DMRs, and SMGs instead to see more various combats from the start.

As we mentioned in our previous Dev Letter: Gunplay Development Direction, we wish to create a diverse gameplay environment where players are able to freely choose the weapon that best fits their playstyle, rather than feeling as if they’re in need to use a particular weapon to compete. We understand the importance of maintaining fair balance in the game, and we are committed to continually monitoring your plays and feedback.

Loot Recommendation Improvements

※ The features below may be toggled off through settings.

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • The loot recommendation feature will now highlight lootable weapon attachments.

  • Your Inventory will also highlight recommended ammo/attachments/equipment you have looted.

World
  • Cheers to our upcoming 6th Year Anniversary! Decorative objects such as billboards and more have been added to Erangel, Miramar, and Sanhok.

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • Deston

    • Added several hills in the valley between Barclift and Turrita to block more sightlines while traveling between towns and to make it a little safer to travel.

    • Added a dirt race track on the peninsula south of Sancarna to help block sightlines and create an interesting space to traverse while moving through the lowland area between the main road and the hill.

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • Erangel’s Hall of Fame has been updated to commemorate the winning team, Natus Vincere, of PGC 2022. The Hall of Fame includes:

    • Photos

    • Trophy

    • Crest

    • Uniform

    • Honor Board

    • Poster

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
Modes
  • AUG has been added to Team Deathmatch and Custom Matches.

  • Mk12 and ACE32 have been added to Esports Mode.

    • AUG remains a Care Package weapon in Esports Mode.

      • AUG has been removed from Esports Mode – Global Rule Settings.

UX/UI
r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • The in-game UI for weapon and attachment descriptions has been revamped to convey information more clearly and effectively.

    • The updated UI will display essential details, such as Damage per Bullet, DPS, Rate of Fire, Muzzle Velocity, Stability, and Effective Range.

    • The UI for displaying a weapon’s category and required ammunition type has also undergone improvements.

  • In addition to the weapon-related updates, the Lobby UI has also received a general facelift, resulting in more cohesive and organized designs.

Lobby
  • A Tier system has been added to Survival Mastery. Level up beyond 500 and receive new rewards along the way!

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2

 

  • You may now move up a single Tier and begin again from Level 1 every time you level up from Level 499.

  • The maximum Tier you can reach is Tier 5.

  • New Rewards

    • Normal Reward: Instead of the usual BP, you will now receive a Supply Loot Cache per level up regardless of your Tier. (Receive up to 499 Supply Loot Caches max!)

    • Tier-Up Reward: Receive a Survival Mastery Medal. The Medal will be upgraded for each Tier you level up.

  • Career and Profile Improvements

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • The Overview page on both your Career and Profile tabs will display your current leaderboard rank of the Season.

    • The highest rank you’ve reached of all time will also be displayed (starting from at least Platinum V).

  • We’ve readjusted the bonus XP rate you receive per weapon so that they’re all equal for your Weapon Mastery.

  • The Jammer Pack category has been added to Customize.

  • The Career – Survival page has been removed.

  • Rewards you have been claimed will be automatically granted to your Customize page.

Workshop

Chest

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
  • New item sets have been added to the Hunter’s Chest and Archivist’s Chest.

    • Survivor Pass: Deston

    • Bunny Academy

    • PCS7

    • Burning Chicken Festival

  • Two new item sets have been added to Special Crafting.

r/PUBGConsole - Patch Notes - Update 22.2
Performance
  • (Steam) A game file integrity check pop-up will show when you open the client with damaged files.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay

  • General in-game bugs have been fixed.

  • The option to make smoke effects from explosions appear natural against the lighting, depending on the weather, was found to be missing in certain weather conditions. As a result, it has been reintroduced and is now available again in the following maps:

    • Miramar – Clear

    • Taego – Clear

    • Deston – Overcast

    • Karakin – Sunset

    • Training Mode – Sunset

  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Training Mode.

  • Fixed the issue where attacks coming from a certain range pass through cover and damage you.

  • Fixed the issue where a Crossbow’s Bolt remains on the Drone even after you recall it.

  • Fixed the issue where the character’s arm bends awkwardly when you lean/peek while crouching and moving.

  • Fixed the issue where a moving Emote is immediately played, skipping the standing animation, when you use it while crouching/prone.

  • Fixed the issue where the thermal effect does not show up for the Thermal 4x Scope in Replay/Death Cam.

  • Fixed the issue where the sound of the Porter/Pony Coupe suddenly reduces from a certain perspective.

  • Fixed the crash issue regarding the use of Mortars.

  • Fixed the irregular crash issue when the Inventory is open.

  • (PC) Fixed the irregular issue where a different player far off receives damage from your fires.

  • (PC) Fixed the irregular flickering of the Blizzard Zone’s visual effects.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where you are unable to unmute yourself on voice chat when you enter a new session after you mute yourself using shortcut keys in a previous match.

  • (Console) Fixed the issue where the Limited Interact feature does not work when ADS is binded to the LB button.

  • (Console) Fixed the issue where the sound of a thrown Spike Trap is different per perspective.

  • (Console) Fixed the issue where the sound of a Motorbike/Buggy suddenly stops after a certain time.

World

  • Fixed collision, texture, performance, and more general issues in Vikendi.

  • Fixed the issue where you can hold onto the Emergency Pickup and teleport to the place it was before it got pushed aside by the train in Vikendi.

UX/UI

  • Fixed the issue where the item name and tier is displayed when you hover over the Saw-tooth Machete on the preview page of the Super Soldier Set.

  • Fixed the issue where the notification icon does not disappear from a received Key Fragment in the Workshop.

  • Fixed the issue where the Replace Attachment interaction UI displays the incorrect weapon icon.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where the Sticky Bomb icon was missing in Replay – Highlight when a player makes a kill with a Sticky Bomb.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where the killfeed does not show up when the remaining number of alive players decrease during a match.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where numerous Key Fragments are created and are shown as a minus amount after you craft a Key with Key Fragments at the Workshop.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where you are able to click only a part of the Acquired/Unacquired button at the Hideout – Weapon page.

  • (PC) Fixed the issue where a friend who is displayed as offline is displayed as In a Match when they enter a match.

  • (Console) Fixed the issue where the Cancel interaction UI is displayed as the previous keybinding when you change your Interact/Limited Interact to different keys during a match.

  • (Console) Fixed the indefinite line of the Preview button on the Store – Add-Ons page.

Items & Skins

※ Clipping issue: Graphics that are shown outside the visible part of an image/object.

  • Fixed the clipping issue when you use certain weapons with the Phoenix Jacket equipped.

  • Fixed the clipping issue when you equip the Big Bad’s Hood with the Black Bunny Headband.

  • Fixed the issue where a female character’s wrists turn transparent when equipping the Twitch Rivals Bomber Jacket with the Sleek Punk Top.

  • Fixed the clipping issue when a male character equips fuffenz’s Shirt with High Waisted Shorts (Blue).

  • Fixed the issue where the character’s arm is displayed awkwardly when holding Shotguns in Customize.

  • Fixed the clipping issue when you equip a Helmet (Level 2) with an Apocalypse Hairstyle and NieR:Automata – 9S’s Combat Goggles equipped.

  • Fixed the issue where your sight is partially covered in ADS with the Azure Dragon Jacket equipped.

  • (PC) Fixed the irregular clipping issue when a female character crouches or switches primary weapons with the Venus Club Outfit equipped.

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SMITE Season of Hope Begins March 28, Bringing New Conquest Map, Healing Rework & More

As Year 10’s Season of Monsters approaches its end, Titan Forge Games and Hi-Rez Studios have announced that the SMITE Season of Hope will begin on March 28 with a new Maya-themed Conquest map, a full Healing rework, the “Hope Reborn” event with over 20 skin rewards, and a new 90-tier Battle Pass.

Watch the SMITE Season of Hope cinematic trailer below:

SMITE Season of Hope New Content & Features:

Year 10’s second season includes a new Conquest map, significant gameplay changes, a new reward-heavy event, and more:

  • New Conquest Map: The Mayan goddess Ix Chel takes on Surtr in the new season, and their epic conflict has reshaped the land with a new Maya-themed Conquest map. Ix Chel herself will be coming to SMITE as a playable God sometime in April.
  • Full Healing Rework: SMITE’s healing system has been completely reworked in the new season to mitigate the mechanic’s disproportionate strengths. All gods will now heal roughly 30% less from abilities, and the same cut has been applied to lifesteal. Healing gods and items have been empowered, and healing abilities will now only scale with items and levels instead of power. The Brawling System has been removed altogether.
  • New Event: The “Hope Reborn” event will run throughout the season with over 20 skin rewards, including the latest Tier 5 skin Leading Lady Aphrodite.
  • New 90-Tier Battle Pass: The Battle Pass has been upgraded from 60 to 90 tiers, and will include seven skin rewards: three all-new skins each with one variant, and a re-imagined skin from the game’s past.

SMITE Season of Hope begins March 28 across PC, PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Read into the season’s gameplay changes in depth here, or check out the story trailer covering the lore of Sutr and Ix Chel’s conflict.

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Lords Of The Fallen New Trailer Showcases Its Gorgeous Unreal Engine 5 Visuals and Tech

Unreal Engine 5 is taking center stage at this year’s GDC, as many studios, such as Ninja Theory with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, have shown some rather impressive showcases of the engine. Well, it looks like we aren’t yet done, as CI Games have also put together a new trailer for Lord of The Fallen, showing off how they’re using Unreal Engine 5 to push the limits of their game. 

New Lords Of The Fallen Trailer

Lords Of The Fallen is the sequel to Lords Of The Fallen (I know, confusing, but they’ve explained that all here). It’s currently targeting a 2023 release and will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series consoles. 

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Sonic Frontiers Update 1.20 Speeds Out for March 22 – First Free Content Drop

As previously announced, Sonic Team has released Sonic Frontiers update 1.20 (1.020 on PS5) for today, March 22, adding the first of three content drops planned for the game. Read on for the new Sonic Frontiers update patch notes.

Sonic Frontiers Update 1.20 Patch Notes | Sonic Frontiers Update 1.020 Patch Notes | Sonic Frontiers March 22 Patch Notes

  • Photo Mode – Frame up, edit, and capture your favorite moments in Photo Mode! Capture Sonic in action across a variety of landscapes and create the perfect photo. You can also choose between seven filters to add some flare to your photos.
  • Juke Box – Play your favorite tracks while exploring the Starfall Islands, which include tracks from Sonic Frontiers and past Sonic games! You can listen to any of the 53 songs anywhere in the open zones – 13 of which are instantly unlocked and playable as soon as the game is updated. Unlock the remaining 40 songs by collecting Sound Memories across the five islands. Keep an eye out for orange music notes! Please Note the Juke Box feature may be inaccessible during certain parts of the game.
  • New Challenge Modes – After finishing the campaign, test your skills with new challenge modes.
  • Cyber Space Challenge Mode – Race through seven Cyber Space Stages back-to-back in this time-attack mode while competing against the clock!
  • Battle Rush Mode – Battle through several rounds against increasingly tough enemies, guardians, and Titans in this timed battle mode! Aim for the fastest clear time with your leveled-up Sonic. If you achieve a higher rank, you may get a special surprise.

This update also includes additional changes to improve your experience while exploring the Starfall Islands.

  • The Power Boost animation can be toggled in the Options menu.
  • The Starfall Slot Machine can be toggled in the Options menu.
  • Cyber Space levels can be restarted mid-level.
  • When upgrading Sonic, multiple Koco can now be exchanged at once with the Elder and Hermit Koco.

Source: SonicTheHedghog 

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Bloober: Silent Hill 2 Remake Is Technically Ready, Though Not Finished; Release Depends on Konami

While the Silent Hill 2 remake being developed by Bloober Team still doesn’t have a release date, it seems that development on the game is a lot further along than we thought, as the game is “technically finished” according to the studio.

Speaking Polish publication bankier (via ResetEra), Bloober Team CEO Piotr Babieno states (translated by DeepL) that the release of Silent Hill 2 is not directly in their hands.

Silent Hill 2 is technically ready. It doesn’t mean that the game is finished, but we are close. However, the issues of the release schedule lie with our partners, what the promotion will look like and when the title will debut is not directly in our hands

This is definitely good news for horror fans, as not only did we get the awesome reimagining of Dead Space this January, but we’re also set to get Resident Evil 4 remake this week as well. Hopefully, with the game’s development this far out, we’ll hear word on a proper release date soon.

Silent Hill 2 is set for release on the PS5 and PC though there’s no specific release date announced just yet.

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Dead Island 2 Cinematic Title Sequence Showcases HELL-A’s Breathtaking Decay

Ahead of the game’s April 21 release date, Dambuster Studios and Deep Silver have released a Dead Island 2 cinematic title sequence. Developed by legendary animation studio Elastic.tv of Game of Thrones and The Last of Us HBO fame, the title sequence takes fans through the bloodstained, yet still glamorous ruins of Los Angeles, its famous sights marred by disturbingly-vibrant gore.

Watch the Dead Island 2 cinematic title sequence below:

After years of an exceptionally turbulent development process, the Deep Silver-published zombie RPG Dead Island 2 is finally all set to go live on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. The game is set in a post-Dead Island California under military quarantine, and features six unique characters with fully customizable abilities. The game also allows three-player co-op multiplayer for friends to enjoy the game’s over-the-top dismemberment system together.

Dead Island 2 is set for an April 21, 2023 release on the aforementioned platforms. For a better idea of what to expect from it, check out over 14 minutes of gameplay from the title following the melee-heavy Slayer Dani taking on the horrors of HELL-A, narrated by the developers who explain the game’s combat and other mechanics.

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Warframe’s TennoCon 2023 Ticket Sales Begin April 5, In-Game Anniversary Awards Announced, and More

Warframe, the popular free-to-play action RPG by Digital Extremes, turns 10 this year, and the studio has announced rewards, ticket sales, and more. The announcements were made on the special anniversary livestream held earlier today.

Notably, ticket sales for this year’s TennoCon event were announced to begin on April 5. This comes after a three-year hiatus of the in-person event, with TennoCon 2023 to be held at RBC Place in London on August 26. There, Digital Extremes will hold celebrations for Warframe as well as give attendees a glimpse at “what else Digital Extremes has planned for the future,” according to a recent press release.

For those who aren’t able to attend TennoCon later this August, there are still events to look forward to in-game. As part of Warframe’s 10-year anniversary celebrations, in-game rewards will be handed out to players on a bi-weekly basis starting March 24 until June 2. These rewards will include both new and returning goodies such as Warframe Dex Skins, Weapons, Ephemera, and Armor, among others. There will also be discounts in Maroo’s Bazaar from March 24 to April 6 and May 29 to June 2.

Finally, Digital Extremes showcased a bit more of The Duviri Paradox, Warframe’s upcoming roguelike expansion. The gameplay featured the Orowyrm boss fight, which you can find in the full livestream video here. The Warframe team will also be holding a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) in April, with details coming out on the Q&A soon.

Warframe’s The Duviri Paradox launches this April 2023 on, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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COD Mobile Season 3 Begins March 29 With New Map, Weapon and More

Call of Duty Mobile Season 3, known as “RUSH,” is the mobile game’s latest season and is set to begin on March 29. COD: Mobile Season 3 will feature a new map, a new weapon, and a new system called Safe Houses, among other additions.

You can watch the Season 3 reveal trailer here:

Season 3: RUSH will debut a new map of the same name, Rush. It’s a paintball facility that’s filled with vibrant colors and obstacles for players to take cover in and move through. As a medium-sized map, Rush contains both an inner and outer field for flanking opportunities.

Aside from the new map, Season 3 will also introduce the HDR, a new bolt-action sniper rifle that was first showcased in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. A new GRD-11 attachment for the CR56 assault rifle will be added to the game as well.

Finally, Season 3 will be adding a few new systems to the game. A single-player map training mode will allow for practice in any map of your choice with the help of enemy bots, unlimited ammo, and more. Then there’s Safe Houses, a personalized bunker where you can showcase your achievements, skins, and more to other players who visit your Safe House.

With the usual Seasonal Challenges, a Themed Event, and more, players will have a lot to look forward to once Season 3 drops this March 29.

Source: Call of Duty Blog

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D&D Direct 2023 Announced for March 28; Will Feature 30 Minutes of D&D Reveals and More

Wizards of the Coast has announced this year’s D&D Direct date, with the event scheduled to go live on March 28. D&D Direct 2023 will be hosted by Gina Darling and Ify Nwadiwe, with news on various D&D-related IPs. 

The event will contain 30 minutes of news and exclusive reveals relating to Dungeons & Dragons, as well as some tie-ins with the upcoming D&D movie, “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves.”

It’s worth noting that D&D Direct 2023 will premiere just a few months after it was revealed that Wizards of the Coast had canceled several DND-related video game projects. These projects included collaborations with studios such as Otherside Entertainment and Hidden Path Entertainment, with the move being the result of Hasbro’s attempt to deal with financial troubles at the time.

Due to the recent cancellation of various projects, it’s unclear whether or not we’ll be getting news on any D&D-related games under Wizards of the Coast during D&D Direct. In the meantime, D&D fans will have to make do with games from other publishers that follow the D&D formula, such as Baldur’s Gate 3, which now has an August 2023 launch date. 

D&D Direct will begin on March 28 at 9 AM PT (that’s 12 PM ET, 4 PM GMT, and midnight HKT the following day). The online event will be livestreamed on the official DND channels on Twitch and YouTube.

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Cities Skylines Update 13.01 Adds Loads of New Content for Free This March 22

Colossal Order has released Cities Skylines update 13.01, and this adds a slew of new content into the game! There are new places to explore, new transport items and loads more and all for free! Check in with what’s new in the Cities Skylines update 1.16.1-f2 patch notes for March 22 that’s available below.

Cities Skylines Update 13.01 Patch Notes | Cities Skylines Update 1.16.1-f2 Patch Notes | Cities Skylines March 22 Patch Notes:

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Our first pit stop on the Cities: Skylines World Tour – Last Stops!

3 new Content Creator Packs with 3 new Radio Stations along with the Hubs & Transport free update focused on expanding the existing transport options with new public transport hubs, new public transport vehicles, new roads, and much more!

We’re excited for you to get your hands on the new content coming in 1.16.1-f2. Below you can find a list of the new additions added with Hubs & Transport, the new Content Creator Packs, and the radio stations. We also have over 65 bug fixes and several improvements for you. Get ready for a long list. 

Added to Base Game:
  • 8 Years Birthday Plaza
  • 6 New Metro Trains
    • Metro – Capacity 450
    • Metro – Capacity 360
    • Metro – Capacity 240
    • Metro – Capacity 120
    • Metro – Capacity 500
    • Metro – Capacity 250
  • Train – Capacity 240
  • Suburban Fence
  • City Quay
  • 5 New Trees by MrMaison
  • 4 New Roads
    • Three-Lane One-Way Road with Bus Lane
    • Four-Lane Road with Wide Sidewalks
    • Four-Lane Road with Wide Sidewalks and Grass
    • Four-Lane Road with Wide Sidewalks and Trees
  • 2 New Transport Hubs
    • Harbor-Bus Hub
    • Multi-level Metro Hub
  • 3 Decorative Parking Lots
    • Small Decorative Parking Lot
    • Large Decorative Parking Lot
    • Multistory Decorative Parking Lot
  • New Build Menu Sorting Filters:
    • Filter Roads By:
      • One-way vs two-way
      • Decorations
      • Public transport lanes
    • Filter Public Transport Hubs By Transport Type
    • Filter Content Creator Pack Unique Buildings
  • New Build Menu Search Option
After Dark (added to paid content):
  • Black Taxi Cab
Snowfall (added to paid content):
  • Metro-Tram Hub with Road
  • Bus-Train-Tram Hub
Natural Disasters (added to paid content):
  • Articulated Evacuation Bus – Capacity 100
  • Disaster Response Air Base
  • Higher Capacity Police Helicopter Depot
  • Higher Capacity Medical Helicopter Depot
  • Higher Capacity Fire Helicopter Depot
Mass Transit (added to paid content):
  • 2 New Monorail Vehicles
    • Monorail – Capacity 120
    • Monorail – Capacity 240
  • 4 New Ferries
    • Ferry – Capacity 10
    • Ferry – Capacity 20
    • Ferry – Capacity 30
    • Ferry – Capacity 40
  • 9 New Roads
    • Asymmetrical Five-Lane Road
    • Asymmetrical Seven-Lane Road
    • Monorail Tracks on Four-Lane Road with Trees
    • Monorail Tracks on Six-Lane Road
    • Monorail Tracks on Six-Lane Road with Trees
    • Asymmetrical Three-Lane Highway
    • Asymmetrical Three-Lane Highway with Barriers
    • Four-Lane Two-Way Highway
    • Four-Lane Two-Way Highway with Barriers
  • 2 New Transport Hubs
    • Harbor-Bus-Monorail Hub
    • Harbor-Ferry Hub
Mass Transit (added to paid content and unlocks when you also own Snowfall):
  • 2 New Roads
    • Monorail Tracks on Two-Lane Road with Tram Tracks
    • Monorail Tracks on Six-Lane Road with Tram Tracks
  • 3 New Transport Hubs
    • Monorail-Tram Hub with Road
    • Metro-Train-Monorail-Tram Hub with Road
    • Ferry-Tram Hub
Paid content Content Creator Pack: Shopping Malls
  • 1 New District Style
  • 53 New Low Density Commercial Buildings
  • 6 New Unique Buildings
  • 10 New Props
Paid content Content Creator Pack: Sports Venues
  • 12 New Unique Stadiums
  • 10 New Parks
  • 1 New Metro Station
  • 4 New Props
Paid content Content Creator Pack: Africa in Miniature
  • 11 New Unique Buildings
  • 2 New Monuments
  • 2 New Parks
  • 3 New Service Buildings
  • 2 New Props
  • 9 New Growable Buildings
Paid content 80’s Movies Tunes Radio Station:
  • 15 New Songs
  • DJ Content
Paid content Jadia Radio Station:
  • 16 New Songs
  • DJ Content
Paid content Punk-Pop Radio Station:
  • 16 New Songs
  • DJ Content
Improvements to the game:
  • Station track networks & prop moved from Train Stations CCP to the base game
    • Metro Station Below Ground Bypass
    • Metro Station Below Ground Dual Island
    • Metro Station Below Ground Island
    • Metro Station Track Elevated Bypass
    • Metro Station Track Elevated Dual Island
    • Metro Station Track Elevated Island Platform
    • Train Station Track Elevated Bypass
    • Train Station Track Elevated Dual Island
    • Train Station Track Elevated Island
    • Train Station Track Ground Bypass
    • Train Station Track Ground Dual Island
    • Train Station Track Ground Island
    • 4LaneRailwayPowerline
  • Added “New Game” option to Pause menu
  • Added missing text to Content manager
  • Added city imports and exports to City Statistics
  • Added TrolleybusTrailerAI
  • Added option in the asset editor to disable seagull spawning for park buildings
  • Added capacity text to all public transport vehicles
  • Added keyboard shortcut for selling and buying shares
  • Added missing template for oil extractors
  • Added submesh variation selection added for growable buildings
  • Added search field for save games
  • Added cache for workshop items details. Updated not more than once a day for mods and once a week for assets
  • Added automatic suffixes to road elevations for newly created roads to avoid duplicate errors
  • Multiple assets can now be enabled or disabled at the same time in Content manager
  • Bus lanes are now visible when Bus line tool is selected
  • Trees on quays are no longer affected by shoreline effects
  • Vehicle upkeep rebalanced to include base cost + multiplier for passenger capacity
  • Improved Large bank and Stock Exchange LOD models
  • Improved framerate when Economy panel is open
  • Improved framerate in Main menu
  • Improved assembly resolver that should improve mod compatibility and troubleshooting
  • Rebalanced forest fire spreading
    • Forest fire spreads with noticeably less probability
    • Forest fire burns with slightly less intensity
    • Fire helicopters can carry twice as much water as before
    • Fire helicopter has a larger fire fighting rate
  • Stadiums get the full prize money if there is only one or the events are on separate days, but the prize is split if the event is on the same day.
Bug fixes:
  • Fixed: No building fires without Natural disaster DLC
  • Fixed: Traffic routes for pedestrians & cyclists are invisible
  • Fixed: Missing trailers on metro assets when spawned on overground or ground metro station tracks
  • Fixed: Steam achievement Creator cannot be unlocked
  • Fixed: Problems unlocking the Steam achievements “We Have a Winner!” & “The Underdog”
  • Fixed: Vehicles getting stuck at cargo train station (internal cargo trains)
  • Fixed: Elevation steps are missing when building paths
  • Fixed: Small improvements to processing facility to fix that it cannot be completely filled with materials
  • Fixed: Emergency services do not use bus-only lanes of highways
  • Fixed: Various road prop-related issues
  • Fixed: Fishing industry info view in Scenario editor without Sunset harbor
  • Fixed: Industry specialization zoned buildings can have incorrect icon for Abandonment
  • Fixed: Service Vehicle Selector unavailable for some buildings
  • Fixed: Incorrect thumbnails in Content manager → Styles
  • Fixed: “Int16 out of bounds: <number>” when saving game
  • Fixed: Sorting transport lines by name doesn’t work when combining letters and numbers
  • Fixed: Opening Lines Overview from Intercity Bus Station Info Panel opens Sightseeing Bus Tours tab
  • Fixed: Chirper Balloon Tours upkeep isn’t reflected in the Budget panel
  • Fixed: Several localization issues
After Dark-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Taxis never finish their shift and never use a taxi stand
Snowfall-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Telemetry for Tram Depot fails
Natural Disasters-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Bus line tool is unavailable in By The Dam scenario despite bus depot being placed
  • Fixed: Natural disaster dlc’s Evacuation bus is missing left-hand traffic version
Mass Transit-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Difficult to place Helicopter stop to Metropolitan Airport
  • Fixed: Metro-Monorail-Train Hub does not receive intercity train
Parklife-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Loading a save with Park Areas updates the park area visitor count to show different value
Industries-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Forestry Industry has the option for “Conifer” but conifer trees are not available in all biomes
  • Fixed: Materials can be delivered to storage buildings that are set on empty mode and even if there is another storage nearby with balanced mode
  • Fixed: Warehouses and Storage Buildings import resources excessively and then immediately export the resource on balanced mode
Airports-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Airport Cargo Train Station only accepts outside trains to one track
  • Fixed: Airport Terminals do not always get visits from needed Service Vehicles
  • Fixed: Airline HQ does not get any visitors
  • Fixed: Visitors to Airline Lounge invisible
  • Fixed: Cargo Aircraft Stands receive aircrafts after removing the terminal
  • Fixed: Great Maintenance Chirp is missing text
Plazas & Promenades-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Elevation steps missing when pedestrian streets are selected from the pedestrian area menu
  • Fixed: Buildings at the edge of pedestrian area do not have “Not in pedestrian area” notification
  • Fixed: Garbage buildings fail to send any vehicles when Pedestrian area does not have enough garbage service points or the truck capacity is full
  • Fixed: Monorail Station with Road placed next to a pedestrian street causes pathfinding issues to pedestrians
  • Fixed: Plazas & Promenades props are in incorrect order
  • Fixed: Citizens only travel to next bus stop when using Pedestrian streets with bus-only lanes
  • Fixed: Sunken Plaza Shopping Mall has foundation/incorrectly UV mapped parts
  • Fixed: The Four-lane road with bus lanes allows bus stops to be placed at tunnel entrances/exits
  • Fixed: Parallel Underground Metro Station platform difficult to connect to tracks
Roads & Vehicles-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Bus stations cannot be connected to bus lines when placed on Six-Lane Road with Tram Tracks, Bus and Bicycle Lanes
  • Fixed: Buses are invisible in left-hand traffic city
  • Fixed: Trams Capacity 132 and Capacity 72 get “squashed” at stops
  • Fixed: Some Roads & Vehicles roads with bicycle lanes have z-fighting sidewalks
  • Fixed: Four-Lane Road with Decorative Trees and Bicycle Lanes has extra traffic lights
  • Fixed: Trams ride below speed limit on six lane roads
  • Fixed: Trams have headlights at the back of the vehicle
Financial Districts-related fixes:
  • Fixed: Investments can be bought even if player cannot afford them
  • Fixed: Financial districts props missing text in Editor
  • Fixed: Financial Office specialization cannot be removed from a district
  • Fixed: Healthcare and Deathcare investments are swapped
Fixes for Content Creator Packs:
  • Fixed: Map pack 2 map Windling River has unusable train outside connection
  • Fixed: Map pack 2 maps Bay of Rivers and River Delta have incomplete junctions in intersections
  • Fixed: Heart of Korea buildings have misaligned textures
Modding-related fixes:
  • Fixed: 16bit, 32bit and gif thumbnail images for workshop items cause issues with the workshop
  • Fixed: “Mod was not made for current game version” is not localized
  • Fixed: LOD issue with custom road tags
  • Fixed: “GetPluginsInfo()” causes null reference exception
  • Fixed: Missing nodes for networks with pavement width of 0
  • Fixed: Custom-made helicopter propellers are not working correctly
  • Fixed: Custom roads have a random number added to their names causing them to disappear from saves
  • Fixed: A network tag count is assumed to be exclusive but is inclusive
  • Fixed: Submesh variations do not show as expected when there are additional submeshes
  • Fixed: Custom cargo airplanes are invisible

Don’t forget, we’ll be getting the Cities Skylines sequel later this year, so there’s more building in the pipeline for players.

Source:  Paradox Plaza forums

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Microsoft Argues Sony Can Develop Call of Duty Alternatives in 10 Years

In its latest response to the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), Microsoft has argued that even if its proposed decade-long Call of Duty access agreement with Sony is not renewed, the latter will be able to develop alternatives to Activision‘s shooter IP in the deal’s 10-year duration. While the Redmond corporation believes that it will have no reason to make Call of Duty exclusive to Xbox platforms and services once the agreement is no longer in effect, it claims that there is no reason to extend the agreement further (at least for the initial proposal) in line with the CMA’s previous rulings in such cases.

In the latest development in its Phase 2 review of the Microsoft-Activision deal, the CMA has published Microsoft’s supplemental response to the notice of possible remedies. The document addresses the antitrust watchdog’s concerns presented at the Remedies Hearing on February 27. The company has reiterated its intention to bring Activision Blizzard’s game franchises to additional platforms, and responded to the questions and concerns raised by the UK regulator about its proposed behavioral remedies.

In response to a question by the CMA about the sufficiency of its proposed decade-long Call of Duty access agreement with Sony, Microsoft has claimed that the latter, as “a leading publisher and console platform,” is more than able to develop an alternative franchise to Call of Duty in 10 years, making it unnecessary for the agreement proposal to be extended further:

At the Remedies Hearing the CMA asked Microsoft if the 10-year duration is sufficient and whether there would be a “cliff edge” for Sony at the end of this period. The 10- year period is []. Microsoft considers that a period of 10 years is sufficient for Sony, as a leading publisher and console platform, to develop alternatives to CoD. The 10-year term will extend into the next console generation []. Moreover, the practical effect of the remedy will go beyond the 10-year period, since games downloaded in the final year of the remedy can continue to be played for the lifetime of that console (and beyond, with backwards compatibility).

CoD is an entertainment franchise which is already nearly 20 years old. [], Microsoft will need to secure the broadest distribution of the franchise and will be heavily incentivized to keep it on the PlayStation platform []. Microsoft considers that having maintained CoD on PlayStation and grown its player base on Nintendo, GeForce Now and other cloud gaming platforms for a decade, it will have no incentive, or indeed ability, to take CoD exclusive.

Additionally, Microsoft notes that the 10-year duration it has proposed for the agreement is longer than or equal to what was accepted by the CMA in previous relevant decisions, such as Reckitt Benckiser/K-Y brand (2015) and Korean Air / Asiana Airlines (2023). As such, it believes that there is “no basis for extending the remedy” beyond the period it has proposed.

A statutory deadline of April 26, 2023 has been set for the publishing of the CMA’s final report of its Phase 2 review of the Microsoft-Activision deal. Stay tuned here at MP1st for all upcoming news and announcements concerning the acquisition.

Source: CMA

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Showcases Unreal Engine’s Impressive Facial Animations

A new Unreal Engine showcase reveals the technological advancements made with the rendering software, featuring an impressive facial animation showcase for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.

The short animation was part of the State of Unreal gameplay showcase held at GDC 2023. 

The animation is brief but highlights the details in the facial expressions made by Melina Juergens, the actress who plays Senua in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. You can clearly see the subtle movements of her facial muscles and eyes. 

Epic Games revealed the impressive capabilities of Unreal Engine 5 a couple of years ago, and it seems Unreal Engine has improved the technical capabilities of the game engine since then. More and more titles are using the power of Unreal Engine 5 for new and upcoming releases; Tekken 8 makes great use of the engine as shown in recent gameplay trailers, and action RPG Wayfinder will be making the switch from Unreal Engine 4 to 5 for various improvements, including raytracing.

Sennua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was originally announced back in 2019, and we’ve gotten a bit of information on the upcoming sequel to Hellblade since then. The game already sported impressive visuals from previous trailers, too. 

With Ninja Theory continuing to work on Hellblade 2, it’ll be exciting to see how the studio pushes the boundaries of Unreal Engine.

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Soulframe Gameplay Slices Out in Surprise Reveal, Might Look Familiar to Some

During today’s Warframe devstream #169, Digital Extremes pulled a rabbit out of its hat, as the studio out of nowhere sprung our first look at Soulframe gameplay! 

Clocking in at just three minutes, this is our first look at the medieval game. While Digital Extremes has already said that players shouldn’t expect gameplay to be similar to Dark Souls or other FromSoftware titles, it does give off that vibe. Don’t believe me? Give it a watch and judge for yourself.

Again, don’t expect the gameplay to be similar to a Souls game, even if what we’ve seen so far looks to be that way.

For more on Soulframe, head on over here for our interview with the dev team regarding its design, lore and more.

Soulframe has no release date set, but is being developed for both consoles and PCs.

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Counter-Strike 2 Gameplay Footage Revealed; Limited Tests Announced

With Counter-Strike 2 now officially announced, Valve has published a few gameplay videos that highlight some of the major overhauls to the game over CS:GO. These include VFX improvements, better graphics, and as showcased in the announcement tweet, more dynamic smoke grenades, among other things.

You can find the three new YouTube videos below:

Aside from the graphical improvements to the game, CS2 will also make general gameplay feel smoother and more responsive thanks to an overhaul of the game’s network architecture, which makes use of sub-ticks that make gameplay precise regardless of tick rate. For those of you who have large collections and are worried about losing all your skins in CS2, don’t worry; your inventory carries over in CS2, so you’ll get to keep everything you’ve collected over the years.

Aside from the gameplay videos, Valve has also revealed that Limited Tests for CS2 will begin today. These tests will be available to players who are selected based on a number of factors, including playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and more. Eligible players will be notified in-game via the CS:GO main menu.

Here’s the full FAQ regarding the Limited Test if you’re interested:

How do I gain access to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Players are selected based on a number of factors deemed important by the Counter-Strike 2 development team, including (but not limited to) recent playtime on Valve official servers, trust factor, and Steam account standing.

How do I know if I’ve been selected for the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
If you are chosen to participate in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test you will receive a notification on the main menu of CS:GO.

If you receive an invitation select “ENROLL” and begin your download. When the download is complete launch CS:GO and select the “Limited Test” option to play the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test.

How often are players added to the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
More players will be added to the Limited Test over time. Keep checking your CS:GO main menu to see if you have received an invite.

How long will the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test last?
Counter-Strike 2 is expected to ship Summer 2023.

Please visit the Counter-Strike blog for up-to-date information on the limited test and future announcements.

What features are in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Initially the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test will offer Deathmatch and Unranked Competitive matchmaking on Dust2.

Future limited test releases will offer other game modes, maps, and features.

I’m in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test! How do I report bugs?
If you encounter bugs during the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test please send an email to cs2team [at] valvesoftware [dot] com and title your email “CS2LT Report”.

In the body of your email please include a detailed description of the bug, reproduction steps, and any screenshots or other helpful information so the Counter-Strike 2 team may investigate.

Can I use my CS:GO inventory items in Counter-Strike 2?
Yes. All of your weapon finishes, stickers, and other CS:GO inventory items will be available to use in Counter-Strike 2. Please report any inventory item and weapon finish bugs you encounter using the previoulsy mentioned bug report process.

Can I modify my inventory items during the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
No. During the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test players cannot modify inventory items within Counter-Strike 2. This includes applying stickers, scraping stickers, using Trade Up Contracts, and other ways players can modify their in-game items.

If you would like to modify your items you will need to do so in CS:GO.

Can I still play CS:GO while the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test is happening?
Yes. Please note, you will only play with and against other players playing the same version of Counter-Strike as you.

Counter-Strike 2 players will play with and against other Counter-Strike 2 players, and CS:GO players will play with and against other CS:GO players.

Can I earn XP in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Yes. XP in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test counts and will carry over to CS:GO.

Can I stream or make videos of the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Yes.

Can I run or play on workshop maps in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Not initially. Stay tuned to the CS:GO blog for information about workshop map availability.

Can I run or play on community servers during the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test?
Not initially. Stay tuned to the CS:GO blog for information about community server availability.

I was banned in CS:GO. Can I use the same Steam account to play Counter-Strike 2?
No. Accounts with VAC or game bans in CS:GO cannot play Counter-Strike 2 on VAC-secured servers.

Are competitive cooldowns shared across Counter-Strike 2 and CS:GO?
Yes. If you have a competitive cooldown in CS:GO you cannot matchmake in Counter-Strike 2 and vice versa.

Can I participate in the Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test on Linux or macOS?
No. The Counter-Strike 2 Limited Test is only available on Windows.

You can also find the FAQ page here.

Counter-Strike 2 launches this Summer 2023, and Valve intends to release more information on the game in the months leading up to its release. Until then, check your CS:GO menu, and hope you’ve been selected! 

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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Pre-Orders Now Available; New Trailer Flies Out

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores pre-orders are now available! The announcement was made alongside a new trailer published by PlayStation. The trailer doesn’t show much, with brief gameplay footage of the DLC included in the video.

You can watch it here:

The trailer does showcase the pre-order bonuses that you get if you purchase the game ahead of its release. These include a special Blacktide dye, which resembles a dark green color, and a Blacktide sharpshot bow design for your weapon. It’s also worth mentioning that Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores will also feature the late Lance Reddick, who reprised his role as Sylens from Horizon: Zero Dawn. 

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores aims to be even more graphically impressive than the base game thanks to its PS5 exclusivity. With the expansion not being limited by the PS4’s dated hardware, Guerrilla Games was able to add more details to lighting and other effects in Burning Shores. Along with the performance improvements that the PS5 version already sports, such as better draw distance and variable refresh rate, Burning Shores may turn out to be even more movie-like than Forbidden West. You can read more about Burning Shores and its use of the PS5’s power here.

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores launches this April 19 on PS5.

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Counter-Strike 2 Officially Announced for Summer 2023 Release Date

It’s official—Counter-Strike 2 has finally been announced by Valve themselves! The announcement was made via Twitter and features a short gameplay clip of smoke grenades and the changes made to them in CS2. Counter-Strike 2 is set to launch this Summer 2023. 

Here’s the official Tweet:

The new smoke grenades are dynamic in nature, with the smoke being “volumetric 3D objects that live in the world.” This causes the smoke to look the same no matter where you look at it, and it will also interact with the environment for more realistic smoke effects. This is made possible thanks to the new game engine used in CS2. The smoke grenade change is part of Counter-Strike 2’s complete overhaul of CS, according to the tweet, with the systems and content changed up to modern standards. 

Counter-Strike 2 was leaked a couple of weeks ago in a reference found on Nvidia drivers. And just a few days prior, Valve had trademarked “CS2,” further rousing suspicions that the game would be announced relatively soon after. 

With Counter-Strike 2 launching later this year in Summer 2023, players won’t have to wait long before they get to try out the new game engine. While Valve hasn’t announced which platforms CS2 will be on, it will most likely come to PC and maybe even consoles. Once Valve releases more information about CS2’s new system and content, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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Redfall PS5 Version Was Axed After Microsoft’s Acquisition of ZeniMax, Reveals Dev

Creative Director Harvey Smith has now confirmed that a Redfall PS5 version was indeed in development at one point, but was cancelled by Microsoft after its 2021 acquisition of Arkane parent ZeniMax Media. The developer views the change as positive for the development of the game, and feels that it could become Arkane’s “biggest game” due to Xbox Game Pass’ colossal subscriber count.

In a new interview ahead of the game’s May 2 launch, Arkane Studios Austin Studio Director and Redfall Creative Director Harvey Smith (of Deus Ex and Dishonored fame) revealed that Microsoft directed the studio to cease development on a Redfall PS5 version after its 2021 takeover of ZeniMax Media:

We were acquired by Microsoft and it was a change with capital C. They came in and they said “No PlayStation 5, we’re focusing on Xbox, PC and the [Xbox] Game Pass.” It’s not very serious. It’s even a good decision, I think. [It helps to] support Game Pass and have one less platform to worry about, one less complexity. Game Pass has a ton of players. It could become our biggest game thanks to [Game Pass’] 30 million – I can’t remember the exact number – subscribers.

Though the developer looks at the move as a positive change in retrospect, his statement is almost sure to bolster Sony’s case against the Microsoft-Activision deal in front of regulators. The Japanese gaming giant has claimed that Microsoft chose to keep Redfall and Starfield off PlayStation platforms after it acquired ZeniMax Media, and that it plans to do the same with Activision’s Call of Duty IP regardless of its commitments otherwise.

Redfall creeps out on PC and Xbox Series X|S on May 2, 2023. Check out the story trailer released last week, which introduced fans to the game’s sci-fi-meets-body-horror lore and its cast of terrifying mutant villains.

Source: IGN France

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Dead by Daylight Update 6.600.200 Creeps Out This March 22

Dead by Daylight update 6.600.200 has been released by Behaviour Interactive on both last-gen and next-gen platforms. Called bugfix patch version 6.6.2, this title update brings updates to the Skull Merchant, audio changes, bug fixes and more! Read on for the complete Dead by Daylight March 22 patch notes.

Dead by Daylight Update 6.600.200 Patch Notes | Dead by Daylight March 22 Patch Notes:

Features

Killer: The Skull Merchant

  • Base power changes:
    • The Skull Merchant gains a flat Haste Status Effect for each Survivor detected on the radar. This bonus is lost when no Survivor is detected on the Radar.
      • One Survivor : +3%
      • Two Survivors: +5%
      • Three Survivors: +6%
      • Four Survivors: +7%
      • Note: You do not need to be Inspecting the Radar in order to get this bonus.
  • Failing the Claw Trap hack no longer recharges its battery
  • Entering an Active Zone no longer recharges Claw Trap batteries
  • Drones only return to the Killer after their respective Claw Trap battery is empty
  • Survivors with a Claw Trap cause Drones to be Unhackable while they are nearby
  • Claw Trapped Survivors who fast vault pallets break the pallet and their Claw Trap at the same time
  • Claw traps are automatically removed when their battery is empty
  • Addon changes :
    • Ultrasonic Trap Speaker (NEW EFFECT): Decrease the time it takes for Undetectable to take effect by 50%
  • Increase the “Expired Batteries” addon rarity to Ultra Rare (was Very Rare)
  • Decrease the “Prototype Rotor” addon rarity to Very Rare (was Ultra Rare)
  • Increase Adaptive Lighting to 50% (was 20%)
  • Decrease Expired Batteries to 40% (was 150%)

Miscellaneous

  • A previous patch note stated that the perk Leverage no longer worked on self-healing. This was not the case. Leverage has worked on self-healing and still does.
  • Updated screams caused by Perks to be heard map-wide, as they were prior to version 6.6.0.

Bug Fixes

Archives & Challenges

  • Fixed an issue where pallets broken by The Knight’s Guards were not contributing progress towards applicable challenges, such as “Rault’s Strength” and “Unleash the Rage”.

Audio

  • Fixed an issue in the Archives where the French voice over for Memory 714 of Tome 13 would cut before the end.
  • Fixed an issue where The Trapper would fail to trigger a voice over when a Survivor escapes his grab.

Bots

  • Bots can now ask other players to move out of their way.
  • Bots no longer give up when Broken and within the area of a Boon: Circle of Healing.
  • Tentatively fixed an issue where Bots would shut themselves down when injured by an Artist’s Dire Crow.
  • When playing against Freddy Krueger with the Dream Pallets Power, Bots no longer stop moving after passing a Dream Pallet.
  • When playing against The Skull Merchant, Bots can now disable Drones placed on stairs.

Characters

  • Fixed an issue that cause Yun-Jin and a few other female survivors’ face to be different when been on the hook.
  • Fixed an issue that cause The Nurse’s Grim Veil to stretches unnaturally on the tally screen.
  • Fixed an issue that cause Males survivors grabbed from lockers to have stretched eyebrows.
  • Fixed an issue where The Knight’s Healing Poultice, The Onryo’s Distorted Photo and The Oni’s Iridescent Family Crest Add-ons incorrectly revealed auras for the duration of their effect.

Map

  • Fixed a bug that made two chests spawn in the Shattered Square basement of the main building.

Perks

  • The Haste status effect icon no longer appears on screen when Teamwork: Collective Stealth is active
  • The Friendly Competition repair bonus speed buff is no longer lost if the Perk owner disconnects from the Trial.
  • A Survivor fast vaults a Pallet with the Skull Merchant Claw trap no longer triggers the Perk Thwack!
  • Failing one skill check caused by the Merciless Storm Perk no longer causes subsequent skill checks to fail

Platforms

  • Intro cinematics should no longer stutter on Xbox One.

Killer – Skull Merchant

  • Drones no longer show the scanning VFX for one frame when starting the scan phase.
  • Claw-Traps removed by hacking now correctly self-destruct instead of disappearing

UI

  • Fixed Perk description tooltips being incorrectly positioned in the Edit Bot Loadout menu.
  • Corrected ‘Shotgun Speakers’ add-on icon to avoid trypophobia trigger.

Source: Behaviour Forums

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Salman Haider Zaidi

That's a nice argument, Senator.

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