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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet New Video Features Treasure Hunt Mission and Reveals Three New Pokémon

Developer Game Freak has released a new video for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet giving a look at the game’s treasure hunt. The jist of the video is that the school you enroll in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet holds a special study project with the theme of “Treasure Hunt.” While giving you a look at Scarlet and Violet’s treasure-hunting mission, the video also reveals three new Pokémon coming to the game.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the school you’ve enrolled in hosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt!”

The three new Pokémon revealed in the video consist of Armarouge (Fire Warrior Pokémon), Ceruledge (Fire Blades Pokémon), and Klawf (Ambush Pokémon). Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet launches later this year on November 18, 2022 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. For more information, head on over to the game’s official website.

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Nintendo Switch OLED Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Themed Edition Announced, Available November 4

Pokémon fans desperately waiting for the new Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games have been treated with a big surprise by Nintendo, as the company has announced that it will be releasing a new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet-themed special edition of its Nintendo Switch console’s OLED version, available November 4 at MSRP $359.99.

Nintendo released a new trailer showing us the vibrant colors of the reskin and rendered footage from the games, which can be seen below:

The colorful design includes illustrations of the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon in their version colors on a glossy white dock. The three starter Pokémon in the games — Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly — are displayed upon the back of the system along with in-game symbols. The Joy-Con controllers are colored scarlet and violet matching the games, and display the Naranja and Uva Academy crests respectively.

The reskinned console will come out earlier than the games’ release date of November 18. The reskin will be limited to the OLED version of the Switch. 

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be sold separately for MSRP $59.99 each.

For more on Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, check out the latest video released for the game today.

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Gotham Knights New Video Features Each Hero In the Batman Family

WB Games Montréal has uploaded a new video for Gotham Knights highlighting the backstory of each member of the Batman Family (Bat-Family). The Bat-Family or the “Knights” consists of Robin, Red Hood, Batgirl, and Nightwing. The character designers take us through these heroes one by one describing their physical attributes, abilities, and backstory telling us how all of it reflects their role in the game.

Gotham Knights – The Batman Family: Behind the Scenes

With their mentor now gone, the Knights must come together and learn to work as a team and more importantly, function as a family. Through their differences they’ll each shine in their own light and hone their skills to step into the Knight.

Gotham Knights has officially gone gold as of last month, which shows that they are confident about the October 21 release date. The game will be launching on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC (pre-orders are live).

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Xbox System Update for September 7 Issues Party Chat Noise Suppression & More

Xbox owners, Microsoft has rolled out an Xbox system update for September 7, and this is for a slew of new features! This will show up as Xbox update 10.0.22621.1836, and houses the party chat noise suppression feature alongside other nifty additions. We have the complete patch notes available below.

Xbox System Update for September 7 Patch Notes | Xbox Update 10.0.22621.1836 Patch Notes:

Party chat noise suppression:

We’ve added noise suppression to parties on Xbox Series X|S consoles to help remove unwanted noises like gamepad clicks, breathing, and background noise from your parties.

If you want to keep some types of background noise in your parties, like music, you can also turn noise suppression off. Just open the guide, scroll to Parties & chats, and select Options. There you can enable or disable noise suppression.

Jump into a game from your friends’ shared captures:

Now the friends you share your game clips and screenshots with can not only watch your captures, they can start playing right away on their mobile device or PC with cloud gaming. (Some games require Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for cloud gaming.)

Just tap Play and start playing directly in a browser, straight from a shared clip.

Known Issues (as of Sept. 2022):

Controllers:

We’ve received reports that some players’ controllers are randomly losing sync or disconnecting from the console. If you encounter this behavior, be sure to report this issue after reconnecting.

Home:

The icon for disc-based titles isn’t appearing on the dashboard for some players.

Games:

Some players may encounter an issue where games fail to launch after using some streaming apps. If you experience this, please use Report a Problem to submit feedback.

Workaround: Reboot the console and games should launch normally.

HDMI-CEC:

Some players have reported that HDMI-CEC isn’t working correctly. Ensure that your TV supports HDMI-CEC and that it’s enabled. If the issue persists, report the problem.

My games & apps:

Some games might appear with an incorrect “Trial” tag in My games & apps.

TV display:

Some players have reported that the console is displaying at the incorrect resolution when first turned on. If you encounter this behavior, submit feedback via Report a Problem and be sure to include the make/model of your TV/display in the description. After submitting your feedback, follow the workaround below.

Workaround: Restarting the console via the Power menu (holding down the Xbox button displays the Power menu) should resolve the behaviour.

That’s about it. If you have a PlayStation console, Sony has rolled out a firmware update for both the PS5 and PS4, which adds in new features as well.

Source: Xbox Support

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Farming Simulator 22 Update 1.14 Treks Out for Free Content #5 Patch 1.7.1 This September 7

Giants Software has pushed out Farming Simulator 22 update 1.14, and this is for Free Content Update #5, and is tagged as developer version 1.7.1! This includes the Valtra Q series tractors and more.

Farming Simulator 22 Update 1.14 Patch Notes | Farming Simulator 22 Update 1.7.1 Patch Notes | Farming Simulator 22 September 7 Patch Notes:

A, N, T and Q – we got new content, and it’s free to you! After announcing the Valtra Q Series coming to Farming Simulator 22 just days ago, here it is: Free Content Update #5 includes four tractors by Finnish agriculture specialist Valtra. The Valtra Q Series being the highlight.

Of course, there’s more than just the machines. As the free content update is included in patch 1.7.1, various optimizations enhance the gaming experience. See the changelog below. But first, did you try the Valtra Q in augmented reality?

Valtra Q in Augmented Reality


Changelog: What Else Is New In Patch 1.7.1?


Please note: As with all major updates to Farming Simulator, you may experience stuttering on the first game launch after the update when using mods or custom graphics settings due to shaders being recompiled.

New additions

  • Valtra A Series
  • Valtra N Series
  • Valtra T Series
  • Valtra Q Series

Changes & Improvements

  • Improved quality with FidelityFX Super Resolution 2
  • PS4 only: Fixed support for Logitech wheels
  • Fixed display of driving direction while manual shifting is enabled
  • Visual fixes for CLAAS XERION  5000 
  • Visual fixes for CLAAS AXION 800
  • Visual fixes for CLAAS LINER 4900 BUSINESS
  • Visual fixes for Vervaet HydroTrike
  • Visual fixes for MAN TGS and TGS trucks
  • Fixed schema for MAN TGX 26.640
  • Updated Valtra brand logo

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Rogue Company Update 2.10 Out for Formal Affair Update This September 7

First Watch Games has released Rogue Company update 2.10 which brings in the new Formal Affair patch to the game. This includes an update to the Glacier map as well as other new additions. Check out the Rogue Company September 7 patch notes below.

Rogue Company Update 2.10 | Rogue Company Formal Affair Patch Notes | Rogue Company September 7 Patch Notes:

Note: The patch notes listed below are for the PTS version, which is usually the same as the final release notes. Once the final patch notes for today’s update are released, we’ll be sure to update the post.

FORMAL AFFAIR UPDATE

Come high class in the Formal Affair update. This ritzy update comes with an array of rich content in the Party Crashers Battle Pass. Additionally, we serve up to our VIPs (you!) some quality of life improvements to features like Draft Pick (Ranked & Customs), Weapon Mastery, and a minor layout update to Glacier!

PARTY CRASHERS BATTLE PASS

Our Rogues infiltrate a high society party in a familiar place as Party Crashers to gather intel on potential new leads against Jackal. In this battle pass, Rogues come glitzed out in high fashion(some outfits you may have seen before in an update show long ago) with cosmetics for Lancer, Ronin, Juke, and Trench. Lastly, this wouldn’t be a party if you didn’t come with your trusty +1, the Mythic SLC Mixtape weapon skin!

Battle Pass Base Bundle (1000 Rogue Bucks)

  • Lethal Luxury Ronin Epic Outfit
  • Purple Prose Rare Wingsuit
  • 1 Hour Account Boost
  • 20% Battle Pass Experience Boost

Battle Pass Elite Bundle (2000 Rogue Bucks)

  • +15 Battle Pass Levels
  • Lethal Luxury Ronin Epic Outfit
  • Purple Prose Rare Wingsuit
  • 1 Hour Account Boost
  • 20% Battle Pass Experience Boost

BATTLE PASS REWARDS

General Rewards

  • 3x Reward Supply Drops
  • 3x 30 Minute Account Boosts
  • 3x 45 Minute Account Boosts
  • 3x 1 Hour Account Boosts
  • 1000 Rogue Bucks

Cosmetics

  • Fatal Arrangement Rare Spray
  • Seated for Excellence Rare Emote
  • The Plus One Epic Melee Wrap
  • Golden Sands Rare Wingsuit
  • Fiery Steed Rare Avatar
  • Treacherous Seas Rare Border
  • Risqué Prance Rare Emote
  • The Plus One Epic Primary Wrap
  • Belle of the Ball Epic Title
  • Nightfall Trench Rare Outfit
  • A Night Out Rare Banner
  • Reptilian Rare Wingsuit
  • Shake it up Epic Emote
  • The Plus One Epic Secondary Wrap
  • Cow Company Rare Avatar
  • Golden Rose Rare Border
  • Fashion Statement
  • Killer Threads Epic Title
  • Fashion Statement Legendary Melee Wrap
  • Hang Loose Rare Spray
  • Scaducci Juke Rare Outfit
  • High Roller Rare Border
  • Ballistic Ball Epic Banner
  • Fashion Statement Legendary Primary Wrap
  • Silk Flight Epic Hoverboard
  • Campfire Connoisseur Legendary Emote
  • Mixtape SL-C Mythic Wrap
  • Nine Lives Epic Avatar
  • Golden Shot Epic Banner
  • Singularity Epic Wingsuit Wrap
  • 21 Carat Legendary Avatar
  • Life of the Party Legendary Title
  • Heist Lancer Legendary Outfit

NEW RANKED SEASON

The first new season of the new year begins today, granting last season’s rewards and unlocking new ones to earn!

Year 2 Season 4 Ranked Rewards

The following rewards will be given to those who are marked veterans in ranked and to those who have achieved Rogue tier during the active season:

  • Play 30 Ranked Games: Beautiful View Epic Banner
  • Achieve Rogue Tier: Intervention Epic Banner

GAME UPDATES

Glacier

Glacier has received an update to help speed up rotations and minimize the vertical stacking of major combat spaces.

  • The stairs to the bottom of the map have been closed off. Now only provides a linear pathway to each side of the map.
  • New pathways have been added through the middle of the ship.

Draft Pick Improvements

Based on Player feedback, we’re adjusting the allocation of picks in our ranked draft modes, as having first ban and the first two picks was too strong. As a result, the draft will now flow in a more familiar format:

  • Team A Bans 1 Rouge
  • Team B Bans 1 Rogue
  • Team A Picks 1 Rogue
  • Team B Picks 2 Rogues
  • Team A Picks 2 Rogues
  • Team B Picks 2 Rogues
  • Team A Picks 1 Rogue

Weapon Mastery Expanded

We’ve had challenges and unlocks for our secondaries and melee’s since the initial release of the weapon mastery system, everything but the ultimate reward of unlocking the weapons to be used on other Rogues. It’s time. Now fully mastered melee weapons and pistols can be swapped between rogues. We have also retrofitted a bunch of our newer melee weapons onto characters that we think are good fits for them, making them a bit more accessible to be mastered for those who may not own all of the newer rogues. See under Game Balance for more details on these changes.

GAME BALANCE

Rogues

Scorch

With the introduction of the Volatile and Energized increasing both the potency and frequency of overheat, we think a slight cooldown nerf is in order.

Increased Overheat’s cooldown from 45 to 60 seconds.

Trench

Base Melee weapon changed to Claymore

Dallas

Base Melee weapon changed to Combat Knife

Lancer

  • Smoke Grenade changed to Pop Smoke grenade
  • Base Melee weapon changed to Katana

Dima

Base Melee weapon changed to Baseball Bat

Anvil

A while ago, we changed to allow for two Barricades to be deployed simultaneously. We also wanted the ability to store two charges as well since that’s how other multi-charge deployables function. We could not make this change because of the “Break Glass” functionality of the Barricade. We think it’s more worthwhile to be able to store two charges of Barricade and have them both ready to go at a moments notice, so we have removed the “Break Glass” functionality from the ability button. You can still break the glass if you want to by shooting the small yellow canisters inside the shield! We think this is a net buff to Barricade, so we are raising the cooldown slightly to compensate.

  • Removed the ability to break the glass by pressing the ability button again. Instead, you can now only break the glass by shooting the yellow canister.
  • Ability Cooldown is now 40 seconds (Max 2 charges)
  • Ability can now store two charges, similar to Trench’s Barbed Wire and Vy’s Poison.
  • Base Melee weapon changed to Sledgehammer.

Dahlia

  • Base Melee weapon changed to Combat Knife
  • The cooldown for reviving your linked target was recharging too fast and show now be recharging at the proper rate of 60 seconds.

Fixer

Base Melee weapon changed to Throwing Axe

Runway

Base Melee weapon changed to Khukri

Gadgets

Targeting Through Smoke

We are addressing an unintended exploit brought about by the complexities of our VFX within Unreal Engine.

  • Can no longer use gadget AoE targeter to see player outlines through smoke.

Perks

Gadgeteer

We wanted to err on the side of caution with the initial release of the gadgeteer perk, lest the perk be too strong and send us back to more gadget-heavy gameplay. Unfortunately, the perk has proven to be ineffective for the cost, so we are increasing its effectiveness and increasing the price of each tier slightly.

  • Now provides 10%/20%/30% cooldown reduction at Rare/Epic/Legendary.
  • Cost increased to $6000/$9000/$12000

Weapons

LR15 & Tyr

We have reintroduced flinch to our snipers. Flinch makes your crosshair bounce to simulate your character “flinching” as they take damage from other sources. The goal here is to make snipers easier to punish when they’re fighting within the effective range of AR’s & SMG’s.

Now have Flinch

Game Modes

King of the Hill (KOTH)

KOTH has been changed back to multiple rounds.

Once the official patch notes are released, we’ll be sure to update the post.

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PS4 Update 10.00 Released for Updated Features This September 7

Alongside releasing a new PS5 firmware update today, Sony has pushed out PS4 update 10.00, which updates some of the features for the PS4’s Remote Play and more. Read on for what’s new in the PS4 September 7 update patch notes.

PS4 Update 10.00 Patch Notes | PS4 September 7 Update Patch Notes:

Main features in the system software update

  • While using the Internet Browser, you can now select between two types of zoom functions.
  • “Zoom” lets you increase the size of the elements on the page while adjusting their layout so everything fits without having to scroll left and right.
  • “Magnify” increases the size of everything on the page without layout adjustments.
  • The maximum zoom/magnification rate is now 500%.

Other updated features

We’ve updated the following for Remote Play:

  • It’s now easier to use the keyboard on your PC or Mac when using PS Remote Play.
  • We’ve removed the text entry box so you can use your keyboard to type directly onto your PS5 or PS4.
  • In addition to typing, you can also now use the keyboard to control games that support it.

That’s about it for what’s new in this firmware patch. 

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PS5 Update 22.02-06.00.00.42 Released for New Features This September 7

Sony has rolled out PS5 update 22.02-06.00.00.42, and this is to add new features to the console! This adds 1440p HMID support, as well as help sorting game libraries easier, and there’s even an update on the Game Help feature too. Read on for what’s new in the PS5 September 7 update patch notes.

This is the big firmware update that had its beta rollout announced this past July.

PS5 Update 22.02-06.00.00.42 | PS5 September 7 Update Patch Notes:

Size: 1.068GB

Check out the complete patch notes straight from the console itself:

System Software Update:

For the best PlayStation experience, make sure your PS5 system software is always updated to the latest version. To learn more, see the online user’s guide from (Settings) on your PS5.

Main features in this system software update

  • In Game Library, you can now create custom gamelists to better organize your games.
  • You can create your gamelist with the Game Library by selecting the [Your Collection] tab. Select games to add to your gamelist, and then decide what to name.

We’ve update the following for the Game Help feature:

  • Game Help now informs you when there’s help available, on both PS5 and mobile via PlayStation App.
  • You can adjust whether the Game Help notifications are displayed. On PS5, select [Settings] > [Notifications] > [Game Help]. On PlayStation App, select mobile via PlayStation App.
  • You can adjust whether the Game Help notifications are displayed. On PS5, select [Settings] > [Notifications] > [Game Help]. On PlayStation App, select [Settings] > [Push Notifications] > [Game Help].

1440p HDMI video output is now supported.

  • Before use, run a test to see if your HDMI device supports 1440p output by going to [Settings] > [Screen and Video] > [Video Output] > [Test 1440p Output].

Other updated features

We’ve updated the following in Game Base:

  • You can now request party members to Share Screen to watch their gameplay. Go to the voice chat card, select the party member you want to send the request to, and then select [Request Share Screen].
  • When you join a party, and a party member is playing a game that you can join, you’ll now receive a notification. You can join the game directly from the notification.
  • When you receive a message, you can now view the sender’s profile by selecting the message and pressing the button.
  • We’ve update the following for [Friend Requests].
  • When you accept a friend request in the [Received] list, you can now view your new friend’s profile in [Accepted Requests.]
  • In the Game Base card, you can now send stickers and voice messages to your groups.

The following features are added to game hubs:

  • In-progress activities can now be shown prominently at the top of the game hub to make it as easy and as fast as possible to get back to where you left off.
  • If Game Help is available for an activity, the [View Hints] button will appear.
  • In the [Videos based on your recent gameplay] section, you’ll see labels for why the videos are recommended for you, such as “Fast Play”, “High Score”, or “Top Performance”.

While using the web browser, you can now select between two types of zoom functions.

  • “Zoom” lets you increase the size of the elements on the page while adjusting their layout so everything fits without having to scroll left and right.
  • “Magnify” increases the size of everything on the page without layout adjustments.
  • The maximum zoom/magnification rate is now 500%

We’ve reorganized the 3D audio settings.

  • These settings are now under [3D Audio for TV Speakers] and [3D Audio for Headphones] in [Settings] > [Sound].
  • You can now listen and compare the difference between 3D and stereo audio on the same screen.

Voice Command now supports searching for content in YouTube using voice.

  • From anywhere on the PS5, including during gameplay, you can say “Hey PlayStation, search for [keyword] to YouTube.” The YouTube app will open and relevant search results will be shown.

We’ve updated the following for Remote Play:

  • It’s now easier to use the keyboard on your PC or Mac when using PS Remote Play.
  • We’ve removed the text entry box so you can use your keyboard to type directly onto your PS5 or PS4.
  • In addition to typing, you can also now use the keyboard to control games that support it.

 

  • Custom button assignments re now enabled in the passcode input screen.
  • We’ve updated the DualSense wireless controller device software to improve stability.

Version: 22.02-06.00.00

That’s about it for this firmware update. If there are other stuff unearthed from it that’s not listed above, we’ll update the article accordingly.

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Fortnite Update 3.67 Released for v21.51 This September 7 (Update)

Epic Games has released Fortnite update 3.67, and this is for the big v21.51 patch! Alongside the gameplay-related changes and new content listed in the Fortnite September 7 patch notes, we’ve also compiled the datamined content from the data too.

Fortnite Update 3.67 Patch Notes | Fortnite v21.51 Patch Notes:

Epic Games has not released the official patch notes just yet for Battle Royale, though that should change soon. In the meantime, you can check out the list of datamined content spotted by reliable leakers below.

Update: Epic Games has released the official list of new content and fixes.

FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE V21.51 UPDATE: SEAR FOR SUCCESS IN FIRE WITH FIRE WEEK

FIRE WITH FIRE WEEK

Some fight fire with fire. Others just add fire to the fire. No matter which kind of person you are, set serenity to flame in Fire with Fire Week — happening from September 7 at 9 AM ET to September 13 at 9 AM ET! 
 
Fortnite Fire with Fire Week
 
In Fire with Fire Week, the Primal Flame Bow and Dragon’s Breath Shotgun will rise from the ashes. To coincide with these unvaults, Firefly Jars will be available at a red-hot rate. Want to put out the fun the fires? Fear not: Chug Cannons will be in increased supply too. Complete special Quests for XP while using Firefly Jars and Chug Cannons, and while rekindling old flames with the returning items.
 
You’ll be able to find Primal Flame Bows and Dragon’s Breath Shotguns from the ground and Chests. (Find Arrows from the ground and Ammo Boxes!) Firefly Jars will be findable from the ground and Chests as usual, but with higher availability. And you can spend Bars for Chug Cannons as before, but they’ll be findable from the ground and Chests also! When Fire with Fire Week starts, see the Quests in the “Fire with Fire Week” category on the Quests page.

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • The Fire with Fire Week changes will not be included in competitive playlists.

SAVE THE WORLD | FORTNITEMARES VENTURE SEASON HOMEBASE STATUS REPORT

FORTNITEMARES DESCENDS UPON HOMEBASE

Fortnite Save The World Fortnitemares

The mysterious energy of Hexylvania has been unleashed once again, granting Husks a modifier that reduces their damage taken from weapons, abilities, and traps! Combat these newly resilient fiends with a frightful Short Range modifier, causing Husks to take 50% more damage when within two tiles of a Commander or Defender. Hexylvanian Husks also have a chance to drop healing potions when taken out at close range, giving you a quick Health refresh mid-fight.

Hexylvanian Husks may be intimidating, but there’s plenty of treats available once you’ve put an end to their tricks!
 

DIRE’S WOLFY BUSINESS QUESTLINE IS BACK

Ever seen a Super Blood Moon? No werewolf can resist! Join Director Riggs in tracking down their yearly “Packstravaganza” by recruiting the beastly Dire to your squad. With the uniquely nocturnal perk Night Stalker, Dire grants bonus movement speed during evening and night — and as a Commander, Dire’s ability energy cost is also reduced.

WATCH YOUR STEP – DUNGEONS HAVE RETURNED

There’s no reward without a little risk! Dungeons have reopened below Homebase and it’s time again to brave the tricks and traps around every corner. Find Magical Keys, collect Gold Coins, and eliminate Monsters as you descend through five different Dungeons — all while recruiting Weapons and Heroes along the way! Traverse the mysterious Crypts to unlock sweltering Inferno and secretive Lab dungeons. Braving the Inferno unlocks the swampy Grotto, which will then also grant access to the final Dungeon – Labyrinth.

Explore and complete the Dungeons’ Quests and unearth a trio of phantasmal Heroes: Swamp Knight, Mermonster Ken, and Chaos Agent… 

Fortnite Save The World Swamp Knight

Swamp Knight’s perk Unearthly Treat increases your damage against Mist Monsters based on your missing Health, and as a Commander also conjures a Phantasm to target nearby foes when you take damage. Making an appearance on-land, Mermonster Ken boosts melee damage based on how much Health you’re missing with his From The Depths perk, while summoning a Phantasm when you dole out a heavy melee elimination! 

Fortnite Save The World Mermonster Ken

With both Swamp Knight and Mermonster Ken, it’s all about dishing out as much hurt as you take. 

Completing missions in The Lab unlocks the villainous Chaos Agent, a Soldier Hero with a trick up their sleeve. Armed with the perk Quick Fingers, any ability used will also reload your equipped weapon! And as the Commander, Quick Fingers also has a chance to spawn a Phantasm.

Fortnite Save The World Chaos Agent

Complete Dungeons to unlock these nightmarish Heroes, Candy for Llamas and loot, a Loading Screen, and more.

ENOUGH TRICKS, TIME FOR TREATS WITH FORTNITEMARES LLAMAS

 This spine-chilling Llama is filled to the brim with Haunted Heroes like Kyle the 13th, ghostly weapons like the Night Owl, and Survivors in cosplay! Candy can be earned from completing missions during the Hexslyvania Venture season, and can be exchanged for these limited-time Fortnitemares Llamas.

Fortnite Save The World Jack O Launcher

Those aren’t all the treats, however! Slot three Legendary Fortnitemares Survivors into the Collection Book and make it rain pumpkins with the Jack-O-Launcher as a reward. Also, keep an eye on the Event Store every week for seasonal favorites like Ragnarok, Plague Doctor Igor, and the Black Blade.
 

INTRODUCING NIA THE CROSSMARK OPERATIVE

Fortnite Save The World Crossmark Operative Pack

Be ready for anything the Husks throw at you with the new Crossmark Operative Pack available now! Inspired by a concept from the one and only @sockothy, Nia is equal parts stealth and style. Cross another one off your list with the new Pack featuring:

  • Nia Outfit
  • Critical Carryall Back Bling
  • Crossmark Cudgel Pickaxe

And in Save The World specifically:

  • Access to “Save the World” PvE Campaign
  • Crossmark Operative Challenges: Earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks by completing Save the World Daily Quests

Challenges are unlocked after having completed the “Homebase Stormshield Defense 3” mission in the “Save the World” campaign.

Note: The cosmetic items of this Pack will be shared through Battle Royale, Save the World, and Creative. This new Pack will have no impact on existing Founder daily login rewards or their V-Bucks earned, which is exclusive to early access Founders. These Outfits may appear in the Item Shop in the future.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • A number of important bug fixes were included in the v21.50 game update including:
  • Fixed an issue that caused Husks to ignore certain build types, such as doors.
  • Fixed an issue that made players unable to build near or on Outlander Fragments. This prevented players from building near the objective.
  • Fixed an issue with Heroes’ appearance and Back Bling Styles resetting to their Tier 1 style when they’re evolved. The currently selected style will now be maintained on evolution.
  • Fixed an issue that caused weapons to become invisible or not function correctly after using a Shockwave while sprinting.
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to enter a reload loop after sprinting/jumping with a Shockwave.
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to glide and rotate while running.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Gadget descriptions to be missing when viewing Upgrades from the Lobby.

Fortnite v21.50 Datamined Content:

We’ll be updating this post as more datamined content is known. Once we’re done, we’ll add the ‘word” update in our headline and mention it in the post too. Datamined content takes time, so expect us to update this article throughout the day for the mined info.

Update: That’s about it for this week’s patch.

Source: Epic Games

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Fortnite Update 1.000.077 Released for v21.51; Patch Notes & Datamine Content for Sept. 7 Listed (Update)

Epic Games has deployed Fortnite update 1.000.077 on all platforms, and this is for the v21.51 patch. You can expect to see bug fixes, new items, and lots more. Read on for the datamined content, as well as the Fortnite September 7 patch notes below.

Fortnite Update 1.000.077 Patch Notes | Fortnite v21.51 Patch Notes:

Main Patch Notes

Update: Epic Games has released the official list of new content and fixes.

FORTNITE BATTLE ROYALE V21.51 UPDATE: SEAR FOR SUCCESS IN FIRE WITH FIRE WEEK

FIRE WITH FIRE WEEK

Some fight fire with fire. Others just add fire to the fire. No matter which kind of person you are, set serenity to flame in Fire with Fire Week — happening from September 7 at 9 AM ET to September 13 at 9 AM ET! 
 
Fortnite Fire with Fire Week
 
In Fire with Fire Week, the Primal Flame Bow and Dragon’s Breath Shotgun will rise from the ashes. To coincide with these unvaults, Firefly Jars will be available at a red-hot rate. Want to put out the fun the fires? Fear not: Chug Cannons will be in increased supply too. Complete special Quests for XP while using Firefly Jars and Chug Cannons, and while rekindling old flames with the returning items.
 
You’ll be able to find Primal Flame Bows and Dragon’s Breath Shotguns from the ground and Chests. (Find Arrows from the ground and Ammo Boxes!) Firefly Jars will be findable from the ground and Chests as usual, but with higher availability. And you can spend Bars for Chug Cannons as before, but they’ll be findable from the ground and Chests also! When Fire with Fire Week starts, see the Quests in the “Fire with Fire Week” category on the Quests page.

COMPETITIVE NOTES

  • The Fire with Fire Week changes will not be included in competitive playlists.

SAVE THE WORLD | FORTNITEMARES VENTURE SEASON HOMEBASE STATUS REPORT

FORTNITEMARES DESCENDS UPON HOMEBASE

Fortnite Save The World Fortnitemares

The mysterious energy of Hexylvania has been unleashed once again, granting Husks a modifier that reduces their damage taken from weapons, abilities, and traps! Combat these newly resilient fiends with a frightful Short Range modifier, causing Husks to take 50% more damage when within two tiles of a Commander or Defender. Hexylvanian Husks also have a chance to drop healing potions when taken out at close range, giving you a quick Health refresh mid-fight.

Hexylvanian Husks may be intimidating, but there’s plenty of treats available once you’ve put an end to their tricks!
 

DIRE’S WOLFY BUSINESS QUESTLINE IS BACK

Ever seen a Super Blood Moon? No werewolf can resist! Join Director Riggs in tracking down their yearly “Packstravaganza” by recruiting the beastly Dire to your squad. With the uniquely nocturnal perk Night Stalker, Dire grants bonus movement speed during evening and night — and as a Commander, Dire’s ability energy cost is also reduced.

WATCH YOUR STEP – DUNGEONS HAVE RETURNED

There’s no reward without a little risk! Dungeons have reopened below Homebase and it’s time again to brave the tricks and traps around every corner. Find Magical Keys, collect Gold Coins, and eliminate Monsters as you descend through five different Dungeons — all while recruiting Weapons and Heroes along the way! Traverse the mysterious Crypts to unlock sweltering Inferno and secretive Lab dungeons. Braving the Inferno unlocks the swampy Grotto, which will then also grant access to the final Dungeon – Labyrinth.

Explore and complete the Dungeons’ Quests and unearth a trio of phantasmal Heroes: Swamp Knight, Mermonster Ken, and Chaos Agent… 

Fortnite Save The World Swamp Knight

Swamp Knight’s perk Unearthly Treat increases your damage against Mist Monsters based on your missing Health, and as a Commander also conjures a Phantasm to target nearby foes when you take damage. Making an appearance on-land, Mermonster Ken boosts melee damage based on how much Health you’re missing with his From The Depths perk, while summoning a Phantasm when you dole out a heavy melee elimination! 

Fortnite Save The World Mermonster Ken

With both Swamp Knight and Mermonster Ken, it’s all about dishing out as much hurt as you take. 

Completing missions in The Lab unlocks the villainous Chaos Agent, a Soldier Hero with a trick up their sleeve. Armed with the perk Quick Fingers, any ability used will also reload your equipped weapon! And as the Commander, Quick Fingers also has a chance to spawn a Phantasm.

Fortnite Save The World Chaos Agent

Complete Dungeons to unlock these nightmarish Heroes, Candy for Llamas and loot, a Loading Screen, and more.

ENOUGH TRICKS, TIME FOR TREATS WITH FORTNITEMARES LLAMAS

 This spine-chilling Llama is filled to the brim with Haunted Heroes like Kyle the 13th, ghostly weapons like the Night Owl, and Survivors in cosplay! Candy can be earned from completing missions during the Hexslyvania Venture season, and can be exchanged for these limited-time Fortnitemares Llamas.

Fortnite Save The World Jack O Launcher

Those aren’t all the treats, however! Slot three Legendary Fortnitemares Survivors into the Collection Book and make it rain pumpkins with the Jack-O-Launcher as a reward. Also, keep an eye on the Event Store every week for seasonal favorites like Ragnarok, Plague Doctor Igor, and the Black Blade.
 

INTRODUCING NIA THE CROSSMARK OPERATIVE

Fortnite Save The World Crossmark Operative Pack

Be ready for anything the Husks throw at you with the new Crossmark Operative Pack available now! Inspired by a concept from the one and only @sockothy, Nia is equal parts stealth and style. Cross another one off your list with the new Pack featuring:

  • Nia Outfit
  • Critical Carryall Back Bling
  • Crossmark Cudgel Pickaxe

And in Save The World specifically:

  • Access to “Save the World” PvE Campaign
  • Crossmark Operative Challenges: Earn up to 1,500 V-Bucks by completing Save the World Daily Quests

Challenges are unlocked after having completed the “Homebase Stormshield Defense 3” mission in the “Save the World” campaign.

Note: The cosmetic items of this Pack will be shared through Battle Royale, Save the World, and Creative. This new Pack will have no impact on existing Founder daily login rewards or their V-Bucks earned, which is exclusive to early access Founders. These Outfits may appear in the Item Shop in the future.

MAJOR BUG FIXES

  • A number of important bug fixes were included in the v21.50 game update including:
  • Fixed an issue that caused Husks to ignore certain build types, such as doors.
  • Fixed an issue that made players unable to build near or on Outlander Fragments. This prevented players from building near the objective.
  • Fixed an issue with Heroes’ appearance and Back Bling Styles resetting to their Tier 1 style when they’re evolved. The currently selected style will now be maintained on evolution.
  • Fixed an issue that caused weapons to become invisible or not function correctly after using a Shockwave while sprinting.
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to enter a reload loop after sprinting/jumping with a Shockwave.
  • Fixed an issue that caused players to glide and rotate while running.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Gadget descriptions to be missing when viewing Upgrades from the Lobby.

In the meantime, here’s one of the new stuff confirmed to be in this title update:

Fortnite v21.50 Datamined Content:

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Fortnite Down for Server Maintenance and v21.51 Patch Roll Out This September 7

Epic Games has triggered Fortnite down on the game’s servers, and this is for maintenance this September 7! During this time, players will be prompted to download patch v21.51.

Fortnite Down Server Status and Update for September 7:

We’re beginning to disable matchmaking in preparation for the v21.51 update, with server downtime beginning soon.

We’ll let you all know when downtime has ended!

Same as in past maintenance schedules for Fortnite, we’re expecting this to last for at least two hours, with Epic Games confirming once the servers are back up. 

Once servers are operational again, we’ll update the article accordingly. As for the patch v21.51, we’ll be posting it the moment it’s up and linking out to it as well. You can monitor that by checking back on our Fortnite game hub and refreshing it from time to time.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update 1.1.1 Out for General Bug Fixes This September 7

Developer Monolift Soft has released Xenoblade Chronicles 3 update 1.1.1 today for the Nintendo Switch console. Today’s update does not come with new content, although there are several bug fixes implemented. Here are the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 September 7 patch notes.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Update 1.1.1  Patch Notes | Xenoblade Chronicles 3 September 7 Patch Notes:

 Bug fixes

  • We have changed the action pattern of “Ryuho the Magatsu Tsubasa” so that it cannot be subjugated if it is in an area that cannot be reached in the assumed progression of the scenario.
  • Fixed a bug where the first battle in Shidou’s awakening quest “Magane” may not end.
  • Fixed an issue where the battle with the “Mysterious Raider” that appears in the quest “Severed Connection” may not end.
  • Fixed a bug where some Collectedia Card request items “Gogol Gawaba” and “Gogol Detsumeru” could not be obtained.
  • Fixed a bug where various effects did not occur correctly for dishes other than “Specialty Mochimochi Steamed Potato” and “Teritsuke-style Ninin Pie Wrap”.
  • Fixed a bug where the Talent Arts button would not be displayed and could not be pressed in a specific procedure. If this problem has already occurred, it will be restored by loading the save data after updating the software.
  • Fixed an issue where the text “Verkaufen” in the shop menu overlapped with the text next to it when the language setting was German.
  • In addition, we fixed some issues so that you can play the game comfortably.

That’s it for the patch notes. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is out now for the Nintendo Switch. 

Source: Nintendo 

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Rocket League Update 2.20 Races Out for Season 8 Prep This September 6

Psyonix has pushed out Rocket League update 2.20, and this is to prepare the game for Season 8, which starts tomorrow, September 7! Read on for the new content, but fixes and more in the Rocket League September 6 patch notes.

Rocket League Update 2.20 Patch Notes | Rocket League Season 8 Patch Notes | Rocket League September 6 Patch Notes:

THE HEADLINES

  • v2.20 prepares Rocket League for Season 8
    • Season 8 begins on 9/7/2022 at 8 a.m. PDT / 3 p.m. UTC
    • Look for additional patch notes detailing Season 8 before the season begins

NEW CONTENT

New Arena: Sovereign Heights

  • Sovereign Heights is now available in Private Matches, and Free Play
    • Based on community feedback, we equipped this new arena with a grass/turf field. Enjoy!

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CHANGES AND UPDATES

Changes to Voice Chat (Toggle Mute)

  • Based on community feedback, we have added Toggle Mute as a Voice Chat function option in Rocket League
  • Under Settings -> Chat, we replaced the Push to Talk checkbox with a new Voice Input Mode dropdown
    • Open Mic: Microphone is active all the time, no control input needed
    • Push to Talk: Control input activates microphone in game
    • Toggle Mute: Microphone is active; control input toggles mute
  • The Push to Talk/Toggle Mute default input is set to “F” (keyboard), L3 (PlayStation), LS (Switch and Xbox)

General

  • Clubs: Removed MOTD/news sections from Club pages
    • We opted to remove these features from Clubs due to moderation concerns
  • Added a banner for the 2021-22 RLCS World Champions Team BDS to Champions Field

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed a placement bug with the party icon on the scoreboard
  • Adjusted appearance of several Decals on the Nissan Z so they appear the same way as on other car bodies
  • Updates to Custom Training packs will no longer corrupt pack progress
    • Progress may look incorrect in the training pack browser for some packs, but will appear correctly once the player loads the pack
  • Fixed a bug preventing some players from being able to join Voice Channels
  • Player names will now display properly in Private Matches when spectating
  • Fixed a visual bug with the Hot Wheels Fast 4WD and MR11 Team Decals
  • Fixed a bug that caused multiple Paint Finishes to appear darker than intended, including ‘Bling,’ ‘Grassy,’ and ‘Glossy’
  • [PlayStation 5] Fixed a bug preventing Rocket League from playing at the correct, higher resolution when the console is set to Quality mode
  • Fixed a bug preventing Apex Wheels from being equippable on the BMW M240i
  • [Custom Training] UI now updates correctly when controls are changed
  • Fixed a bug preventing players from canceling matchmaking when on the Training Arena select screen
  • Players who leave a match will no longer show up in the skip goal replay list
  • Fixed a bug preventing players from seeing their own messages in chat
  • Fixed the Clear All Friend Requests modal so it works as intended

Source: Rocket League

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Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Is the “Only Planned” Expansion According to CDPR

Earlier today, CD Projekt RED announced the first Cyberpunk 2077 expansion titled “Phantom Liberty.” If you’re assuming this is the first of many expansions planned for the game, think again, as CDPR has mentioned that this is the “only planned’ Cyberpunk 2077 expansion.

Over on the Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty trailer’s comments, the official account replied to a fan stating that Phantom Liberty is the only planned expansion for Cyberpunk 2077. Here’s a screenshot we took (in case it gets pulled):

This is unfortunate news for those looking forward to more adventures in Night City. That said, given that mods are now available for the game (at least on PC), the fans can possibly make up for it with their own creations.

While CD Projekt RED is a large studio with over 1,000 employees (as of 2022), given how the studio is already developing the next game in The Witcher franchise, as well as developing The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for current-gen consoles, and with further fine-tuning for Cyberpunk 2077 planned, more DLC outside of Phantom Liberty might spread the studio a little too thin.

If you haven’t picked up Cyberpunk 2077 yet, go read our review of the action-RPG on current-gen (PS5, Xbox Series) platforms.

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God of War New Gameplay Video Reveals the Svartalfheim Level

A new gameplay video for God of War Ragnarok has been revealed as part of the Game Informer cover story, showcasing the Svartalfheim level. The video goes over how the level designer crafted this new realm and gives a better look at God of War Ragnarok’s environment while featuring a new glimpse at the gameplay. You can watch the God of War Ragnarok Svartalfheim gameplay video here:

The description of the video reads:

In this exclusive God Of War Ragnarök gameplay video, we showcase how Sony Santa Monica’s level designers made the new dwarven realm, Svartalfheim, larger than life. Lead level designer James Riding and level designer Jon Hickenbottom spoke with me about their experience crafting the points of interest, with the former saying, “We wanted to evolve the gameplay in the level spaces – more variety and verticality. In Svartalfheim, you’ve got a lot of places that you go to all within one realm. It’s so much content.”

God of War Ragnarok is available for pre-order on the PlayStation Store, and is coming out on November 9, 2022 for PS4 and PS5.

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How to Start the New Edgerunners Quest in Cyberpunk 2077

In case you missed it, Cyberpunk 2077 1.6 update is now available across all platforms! Dubbed the ”Edgerunners” update, this patch celebrates the release of the Cyberpunk 2077 animated movie, Edgerunners, which is dropping later this week. As expected, the 1.6 update is loaded with many new things, including cosmetics and weapons inspired by the new film! However, what has fans most excited is the new quest line called “Over The Edge,” which is a tie-in to the movie. As with any new quests added, you’re probably wondering where this new quest is, and lucky for you, we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ll cover how to initiate the new Edgerunners quest in Cyberpunk 2077 with locations from the game’s map. 

How to Start the new Edgerunners Quest in Cyberpunk 2077

To start the mission, players will have to head on over to Megabuilding H4, which is located in Arroyo in the Santo Domingo district of Night City; the exact location is depicted in the images below:

Location for Edgerunners mission Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk New Edgerunners mission location

Once at the location, all players have to do is pick up the braindance (Yellow 30m marking in the image above.) This will initiate a cutscene that will trigger the ‘Over The Edge’ quest line, which is the new Edgerunners quest. 

Those wanting exact coordinates for Cyberpunk 2077’s interactive map can refer to the image below:

Coordinates for Cyberpunk 2077's new Edgerunners mission

This concludes our guide on how to start the new Edgerunners quest ‘Over The Edge’ in Cyberpunk 2077. 

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Overwatch Update 3.35 Brings Credits Last Chance Event This September 6

Blizzard Entertainment has pushed out Overwatch update 3.35, and this brings a few bug fixes as well as the Credits Last Chance event, where players will be able to spend credits that they have for the final time given Overwatch 2 is right around the bend. Read up on the official Overwatch September 6 patch notes.

Overwatch Update 3.35 Patch Notes | Overwatch September 6 Patch Notes:

OVERWATCH CREDITS LAST CHANCE EVENT

The final moment to spend credits on Overwatch seasonal cosmetics is here!

Starting September 13 at 11:00 A.M. PDT, we’ll be opening the vault of seasonal unlocks for a last chance to spend credits. Remaining credits will be transferred to Overwatch 2 to use on items in the Hero Gallery.

Make sure to grab all your Overwatch seasonal unlock before the event ends October 2!

OVERWATCH LEAGUE SUMMER SHOWDOWN

Celebrate the Overwatch League Summer Showdown with the Genji Happi legendary skin! This skin is purchasable for a limited time with Overwatch League Tokens.

BUGS

  • Resolved a bug with Baptiste’s Arctic Ops portrait
  • Fixed an issue where some skins did not display the correct name when localized
That’s about it. Don’t forget, Overwatch will cease to function once Overwatch 2 releases this October 4.
 
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NBA 2K23 Highest Rated Players Revealed (Overall, Rookies and More)

With NBA 2K23’s release fast approaching, one of the most controversial topics in the game (or any sports game for that matter) has been revealed, and I’m, of course, referring to the NBA 2K23 highest rated players! Visual Concepts has released the NBA 2K23 top rated players, and it’s not that surprising of a list.

NBA 2K23 Highest Rated Players (Overall):

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo – 97
  • LeBon James – 96
  • Stephen Curry – 96
  • Kevin Durant. – 96
  • Nikola Jokic – 96
  • Joel Embiid – 96
  • Luka Doncic – 95
  • Kawhi Leonard – 94
  • Ja Morant – 93
  • Jayson Tatum – 93
  • Jimmy Butler – 93

In addition to that, Visual Concepts has also revealed the top 3pt shooters, dunkers, rookies and more in the game, too!

NBA 2K23 Top 3PT Shooters:

NBA 2K2 Top Dunkers:

NBA 2K23 Top Rookies:

Don’t forget, Visual Concepts is quick to roll out NBA player rating changes throughout the season, so if a player is rated high at launch, that doesn’t mean they’ll stay at that rating for the rest of the season. It works both ways, too, as a player might be rated lower compared to other stars at launch, and their rating will be notched up if their real world on-court performance shows the improvement.

If you’re getting the game on next-gen, you might want to clear some disk space, as the Xbox Series X|S version weighs in at a whopping 150GB, and that’s without any updates installed.

NBA 2K23 is scheduled for a September 9 release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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Battlefield 2042: DICE Celebrates Series’ 20th Anniversary With Free Player Cards

In case you didn’t know, today marks the 20th year anniversary of the Battlefield franchise. Yep, the game is now old enough to drink in most countries! To celebrate this momentous occasion, DICE is giving out Battlefield 2042 20th Anniversary player cards for free in the game.

Battlefield 2042 20th Anniversary Player Cards:

Players can snag these player cards just by logging in and playing a match! It’s that simple. Hopefully, this won’t be the last Battlefield 20th Anniversary bit the studio has planned. 

If you spot any Easter eggs (related to the franchise’s 20th anniversary or not), reach out to us via email or Twitter.

If you are hopping online to snag these player cards, don’t forget that the weekly missions are now live! Check out everything new for this week right here.

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Apex Legends Update 2.04 Slides Out for Bug Fixes This September 6

Respawn Entertainment has released Apex Legends update 2.04, which fixes a few gameplay-related bugs. This is a minor update, and is a small download. Read on for what’s new in the official Apex Legends September 6 patch notes.

Apex Legends Update 2.04 Patch Notes | Apex Legends September 6 Patch Notes:

Here’s what got fixed via Respawn Entertainment:

Don’t mind us, just some quick @PlayApex fixes that went live:

🦋Game crashing after Seer’s heartbeat detects Mirage decoy
💀Death Totem not working on Dropoff in Arenas
🦇Vantage voice lines stacking up in certain gameplay instances
🤝Negative challenge values in match summary

That’s about it. While there are other bugs listed in the official Apex Legends Trello board, fixes for those should be released in a different title update. Same as always, if you spot other changes and adjustments not mentioned above, leave a comment below and let us know what you find.

Source: Respawn Entertainment (Twitter)

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