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Report: Sony Patents Tech for a New “What-If” Replay Feature

A new Sony patent teases a new feature that would replay players’ gameplay, but with an interesting twist that could make for interesting learning experiences. The new “what-if” patent teases a new gameplay replay feature. It would let players see what could have been done differently.

So instead of simply replaying the footage of what the players have already done, it shows them how they could have done things better or differently. Here’s the description from the USPTO (United States Patent Office) listing:

“The method includes providing an interface that identifies one or more what-if scenarios for the previous gameplay. The one or more what-if scenarios being selected for inclusion into the interface is based on processing the recording of the previous gameplay through a machine learning model to identify what-if scenarios for the user, and options for what-if scenarios are provided to the interface.” says the new patent.

This new feature could potentially be a game-changer, and could even be a deciding factor for gamers when choosing which console to buy moving forward.

If done correctly, the feature would be immensely popular for all Esports as players could use it to better their movements and learn from past mistakes. The feature could also be used for fun by friends and family to see how their gameplay compares to an AI’s, exploring different what-if scenarios.

However, keep in mind that not all patents are realized, such as this PlayStation mobile controller patent that hasn’t seen the light of day yet (we’re unsure if it will ever).

Source: USPTO via Op Attack

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Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 12

Valve’s Steam Summer sale for 2022 is still on-going now, and for today, we have the Steam Summer sale 2022 Featured Deals for day 12 listed! 

Note that the discounts will remain the same throughout the sale, so you don’t need to wait for a featured deal before you buy a certain game.

Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 12:

Featured Deals

Title Disc. $USD $CAD $AUD €EUR £GBP BRL$ Platform Cards PCGW
For The King 70% 5.99 6.83 8.68 5.99 4.64 11.39 W/M/L
This War of Mine 80% 3.99 4.39 5.79 3.79 2.99 7.39 W/M/L
STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ 75% 9.99 13.74 12.48 9.99 8.74 49.75 W
XCOM® 2 85% 8.99 11.99 13.49 7.49 5.24 14.98 W/M/L
ANNO: Mutationem 30% 17.49 20.29 25.16 14.69 13.64 38.49 W
PAYDAY 2 90% 0.99 1.19 1.49 0.99 0.89 2.39 W/L
Car Mechanic Simulator 2021 22% 19.49 22.61 28.04 16.37 15.20 37.04 W
Songs of Conquest 25% 22.49 25.49 32.21 22.49 18.74 43.49 W/M
Fallout 76 75% 9.99 13.74 13.73 9.99 8.74 38.75 W
Tabletop Simulator 50% 9.99 10.99 14.47 9.99 7.49 18.49 W/M/L
GTFO 25% 29.99 33.74 41.24 29.99 26.24 56.24 W
BeamNG.drive 20% 19.99 23.19 28.76 16.79 15.59 37.99 W
Age of Empires IV 25% 44.99 59.99 74.96 44.99 37.49 149.99 W
A Way Out 75% 7.49 9.99 9.98 7.49 6.24 22.25 W
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 70% 8.99 10.19 12.88 8.99 7.49 17.39 W
Ultimate Chicken Horse 50% 7.49 8.49 10.75 6.24 5.49 13.99 W/M/L
Papers, Please 50% 4.99 5.49 7.25 4.49 3.49 8.49 W/M/L
No Place Like Home 30% 13.99 15.95 20.26 11.75 10.84 26.59 W
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 50% 19.99 24.99 24.99 19.99 17.49 64.95 W
Project Sparrow 25% 9.74 10.86 13.87 8.09 7.71 20.16 W
Yakuza: Like a Dragon 55% 26.99 35.99 40.47 26.99 24.74 112.45 W
Settlement Survival 25% 11.24 13.11 16.12 9.36 8.54 21.74 W/M
FOREWARNED 20% 10.39 11.59 14.80 8.63 8.23 21.51 W
Call to Arms – Gates of Hell: Ostfront N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A W
Wildermyth 25% 18.74 21.74 26.96 15.74 14.61 35.61 W/M/L
Zenith: The Last City 30% 20.99 23.79 30.06 17.49 16.65 40.59 W
Airborne Kingdom 30% 17.49 20.29 25.16 14.69 13.64 33.24 W/M

To see the rest of the previous days’ deals for the Steam Summer sale, head on over here.

Thanks, Reddit!

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Elden Ring: The Convergence Mod Looks to Add New Classes, Weapons, Bosses and More

A new called Elden Ring: The Convergence mod has started development and promises big changes to the game that will overhaul the experience while also honoring the FromSoftware title.

Elden Ring: The Convergence mod is promising brand new classes, spells, weapons, armor, and bosses for the five-month old game. The team of seven modders is also aiming to entirely change how players approach the game starting from the very beginning.

“We began it just as a simple mod with intentions to revamp the spellcasting system in Dark Souls 3,” creative director Paul  Gooch told VG247. “But after some time, we realized that we could really make the Dark Souls game we all had always wanted to play.”

Paul Gooch goes on to explain that the goal is to honor the story and themes of the original game whilst also expanding on the lore. He promises high-standard polish and presentation, which could be similar to that of Dark Souls 3: The Convergence. 

Elden Ring: The Convergence mod is expected to be one of the biggest modding projects in gaming history and currently has no release date in sight.

If you are looking forward to this highly ambitious mod, consider helping the team directly via Patreon.

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Update 1.07 Sabers Out This July 4

TT Games has deployed the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga update 1.07 (PS5 version 1.000.007), which is an unannounced title update. This patch is out on all platforms, and is a small download (relatively). Read on for what’s new in the LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga July 4 patch notes.

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Update 1.07 Patch Notes | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Update 1.000.007 Patch Notes | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga July 4 Patch Notes:

Size: 2.5GB

For now, TT Games has not acknowledged the patch roll out, though we’re hoping that will change throughout the day. In the meantime, go check out some of the fixes mentioned by the community that’s included (and bugs not fixed) in today’s patch.

  • R2-KT Attackodana bug has been fixed (per  Imago_x)
  • It seems glitched Achievements/Trophies not showing up properly has still not been fixed, sadly.
  • Notification dots not fixed (via Steam)
  • High Ground level bug not fixed
  • Porg Patrol bug has been fixed
  • Wandering Wookie Challenge has been fixed
  • Aquamarine Around the Gills fixed; fly to Tatooine and it unlocks (per McAdamstry)
  • Fulminatrx bug still not fixed (per mykalh78)
  • Mouse Droid Hunt bug still not fixed (per StarLord-5)
  • Speeder spruce up still bugged (TheQuietDragon2021)
  • Mynock Knock still bugged (per SubjectCoach_)
  • Frame skip in intro animaton still not fixed, will sometimes takes two attempts to skip out of intro animation (per TryToBeHopeful)

Porg patrol has finally been fixed
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That’s it for now. Patch 1.06, which was released back on May 31, also addressed a few issues, though TT Games never acknowledged or made any announcements regarding it.

We’re hoping that the studio will at least mention the official changes in this patch, and once we know more (be it from the devs or from the community), we’ll be sure to update the post.

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Diablo Immortal Makes More Than $1 Million Per Day, Despite Outrage

Diablo Immortal is reportedly still gaining over $1 million per day for Blizzard Entertainment, despite heavy criticism and fans’ outrage.

The new data was first reported by AppMagic, and it records that Diablo Immortal is still making more than $1 Million a day, even after one month since its release. The game has reportedly peaked at around $2.4 million in one day back in June and has also made over $20 million in its first two weeks.

Diablo Immortal has proven to be a great financial success for Blizzard Entertainment. Besides the mind-boggling $1 million a day, the game has also been downloaded more than 10 million times last month.

It is worth noting that the success of Diablo Immortal comes at a great cost to Blizzard. The game’s overly aggressive microtransactions system has been making rounds all over the internet and raking up criticism from fans and journalists alike. Players would likely have to spend over $110,000 in order to max out their post-game character, according to an analysis done by Bellular News,

Diablo Immortal 1.18 version is now available for download on PC, iOS, and Android devices.

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Mario Kart Tour Update 2.14.0 Out for New Challenge This July 4

Nintendo has released Mario Kart Tour update 2.14.0 today for the mobile gaming devices. This update prepares to add a new challenge to the game, as well as the usual necessary bug fixes. Check out the full Mario Kart Tour July 4 patch notes below. 

Mario Kart Tour Update 2.14.0 Patch Notes | Mario Kart Tour July 4 Patch Notes:

  • Made preparations for a new bonus challenge, Big Reverse Race vs. 100. It will be released in a future tour.
  • Players can now use a quick ticket to update the Daily Selects lineup once a day.
  • Completed challenge cards can now be hidden.
  • Made adjustments to the FAQ and Customer Support pages
  • Addressed known issues.

Remember to always update your game if you want to continue playing its network features. The new bonus challenge isn’t out now, but will be released in a future update. That’s it for the patch notes. Mario Kart Tour is out now for Android and iOS devices.

Source: App Store 

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Crystal Dynamics Dev: Marvel’s Avengers Next Hero to Be Added Will Be “New,” “Lots of Heroes to Add”

In case you didn’t know, Crystal Dynamics just released a new character in Marvel’s Avengers with The Mighty Thor Jane Foster this past week. If you’re a bit disappointed that Jane Foster is very similar to Thor, and how Kate Bishop was a lot similar to Hawkeye, then you’ll be know that the Marvel’s Avengers next hero to be added will be “new” according to Crystal Dynamics!

Over on Twitter, Marvel’s Avengers Design Lead Brian Waggoner answered a fan who said they would love if players had a new style of character added, to which Waggoner replied, “next hero is new” along with a smile emoji.

https://twitter.com/HeyItsBWags/status/1543235786337828864

If that wasn’t good news enough, Waggoner also announced that he’s excited for the future, and that there are “lots of heroes to add” tot he Marvel’s Avengers world, and there are more stories to tell, too!

https://twitter.com/HeyItsBWags/status/1542968014529781761

This is very comforting news for Marvel’s Avengers players, since this confirms a new hero is in the cards. Crystal Dynamics has already announced that a new OLT (Omega Level Threat) is incoming, which is connected to the Cloning Lab, so players have new endgame content and new heroes to look forward to officially now.

While Crystal Dynamics has already confirmed that we’ll be seeing new content beyond The Mighty Thor, fans can also expect title updates (smaller ones) to be released before the next big patch. 

https://twitter.com/HeyItsBWags/status/1541896340925562880

These patches will likely focus on bug fixes and other quality of life improvements more than adding new content, but it’s nice to hear that they are planned.

While we are getting new content in the future, don’t expect the rollout to be as quick as title update 2.4 to 2.5 (The Mighty Thor).

https://twitter.com/HeyItsBWags/status/1541895798715305984

While we don’t know which character is coming to the game, a report surfaced last year that mentioned She-Hulk was set to stomp her way into the game.

If you’re a Marvel’s Avengers fan, it seems there’s a lot more new stuff coming your way soon. Once we know more, MP1st will report on the new content, leaks and patches. Make sure to bookmark our Marvel’s Avengers game hub to see the latest news as it happens.

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Report: Modern Warfare 2 and Next Treyarch COD Game Weapons, Perks, Killstreaks, Modes, Operators Leaked

As expected, given the leak regarding  the map names and images of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and the next Treyarch COD game (which we’re calling COD 2024) leakage that happened yesterday, now more info has surfaced! This time, Modern Warfare 2 and the next Treyarch COD game’s weapons, perks, killstreaks and more have leaked!

Same as with the maps, the info has leaked via the Warzone Mobile alpha client, which has been datamined and found to house info for the next this year’s Modern Warfare 2, the next Warzone, and even the Call of Duty game incoming for 2024! Leaked by @r3al1tyuk (backup account here since he’s anticipating his account will be suspended due to the leaks), read on for the unofficial info to know what’s in store for Call of Duty!

Modern Wafare 2 Guns. Game Modes, Perks, Killstreaks, Field Upgrades, Tacticals:

Weapons/Guns:

(most are codenames and not official)

Assault Rifles: akilo, kilo53, kilo74, kilo105, mcharlie, mcbravo, M4 , scharlie, schotel, falpha, fecho, Aug, STG A3

Submachine Guns: Lachmann Sub, alpha57, beta, victor, aviktor, PSDW 50, mpapax, Sakin 9, LMP

Shotguns: Bryson 800, mike1014, mkviktor, Lockwood 725

Snipers/Marksman Rifle: LM-S, sa700, AX-50

Lightmachine Guns: RAAL, ahotel, foxtrot, Bruen MK9, ngolf7, rkilo, mkilo3, kilo21

Pistols: X12, Revive Pistol, .50 GS, papa220, siwhiskeyLaunchers: mike203, RPG7, PILA, JOKR, Strela-P

Game Modes:

“Bounty”, “Free Roam”, Knock Out (” Eliminate the other team or be holding the cash when time runs out.”), Ground War Bomb, Ground War AI, Prisoner Rescue (” Take Turns Extracting the Hostages. “), Invasion (” Hold the frontline and eliminate the enemy team.”)

Perks:

Amped, engineer, restock, ghost, high alert, overkill, battle hardened, kill chain, scavenger, shrapnel, cold-blooded, pitcher,e xtra tactical, focus, hustle up, tune up

Killstreaks:

 “circle peek”, counter UAV, cluster strike

Field Upgrades:

armor box, support box, sonar pulse? tactical cam? deployable cover, stopping power, dead silence? (could also be a perk)

Tacticals:

flare, shock stick, trophy, decoy grenade

Lethals:

atmine, molotov, claymore, soscar knife?

Operators:

https://imgur.com/a/OF8rnqy

DMZ (Fourth mode of Modern Warfare 2, coming in Q1 2023):

Maps/Locations: Fortress, Hydro (apt, storage, weapondrop), Quarry (control, office, storage), Resort, Trapper?, “gas_station”, “uav_tower”, “train”, “sam_site”

Vehicles: RHIB (a boat, basically), SUV 1996 (an suv, basically, like the car), JLTV (a truck, basically)

Challenges/Missions :Gone in 60 seconds: Be in the steering position of a vehicle for a full minute within one round of DMZ, Breach and Clear: kill 5 AI within 10 seconds of bashing a door, Dom: Upload the hard drive data, Survive: defend the stash, Rescue hostage: Secure the hostage, Deliver Cargo: Deliver the cargo to the HLZ, Elimination: Eliminate the HVT, Secure Radioactive Material: Find radioactive cache. # remaining, Destroy Supplies: Destroy two supply sites, Hunt PMC Unit: Eliminate the target PMC Unit

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Warzone 2, Next Treyach Call of Duty Game and CODHQ Details:

Warzone 2

Interrogations are being added, most likely in the same vein as rainbow 6 siege

Next Treyarch COD Game (Black Ops 6 or COD 2024):

Guns:

Assault Rifles: coslo723, aking74 (ak74?), clove, ceasyLA: pable3

Lightmachine Guns: ksuger58

Shotguns: moslo500

Submachine Guns: mparis5 (mp5?), sroger3

Sniper Rifles: sroger25, utiger, hechuck

Pistol: stiger

Game Modes:

Land Grab (” Compete to hold 3 zones simultaneously to earn points. “)

Perks:

Ante Up, Tactician (strings mention an objective and sabotage bonus, so its possible this is just a medal)

Misc.

There’s also a file that references “CODHQ” which seems to suggest that there will be an app or hub that will connect all COD games, which isn’t surprising given how Activision has integrated Warzone into every Call of Duty game ever since it was released. 

Same as with any unofficial info, none of the stuff listed here have been confirmed, so these could be placeholder names, images and the like, or could have different names by the time they are released.

Thanks, margwa_,@r3al1tyuk

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Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 11

Valve’s Steam Summer sale for 2022 is still on-going now, and for today, we have the Steam Summer sale 2022 Featured Deals for day 11 listed! 

Note that the discounts will remain the same throughout the sale, so you don’t need to wait for a featured deal before you buy a certain game.

Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 11:

Featured Deals

Title Disc. $USD $CAD $AUD €EUR £GBP BRL$ Platform Cards PCGW
Noita 50% 9.99 11.39 14.47 9.49 7.74 18.99 W
Arma 3 75% 7.49 10.99 11.23 6.99 5.99 24.99 W
Devil May Cry 5 67% 9.89 13.19 15.59 9.89 7.91 29.69 W
Halo Infinite (Campaign) 33% 40.19 53.59 60.26 40.19 33.49 166.83 W
No Man’s Sky 50% 29.99 33.24 42.47 27.49 19.99 64.99 W
Escape Simulator 25% 11.24 13.11 16.12 11.24 8.99 21.74 W/M/L
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 80% 5.99 6.99 8.39 5.59 4.75 14.99 W
Pavlov VR 60% 9.99 11.59 14.38 8.39 7.79 18.99 W
Peglin 10% 17.99 20.25 26.05 14.84 13.94 34.19 W/M
DEVOUR 20% 3.99 4.55 6.00 3.19 3.19 8.71 W/M
Insurgency: Sandstorm 50% 14.99 18.74 19.97 14.99 12.99 49.95 W
Hunt: Showdown 50% 19.99 27.00 29.50 19.99 17.99 44.50 W
METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE 75% 7.49 8.24 10.73 4.99 4.99 12.49 W
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous 50% 24.99 29.99 34.99 24.99 21.49 74.99 W/M
Martha Is Dead 20% 23.99 27.19 34.36 23.99 19.99 46.39 W
Killing Floor 2 75% 7.49 8.24 10.73 6.99 4.99 13.99 W
Call to Arms 75% 3.74 4.49 4.99 3.74 3.24 7.49 W
Stacklands 25% 3.74 4.26 5.62 2.99 2.99 8.16 W/M
Sword and Fairy 7 23% 23.09 26.17 33.07 19.24 18.31 83.92 W
Grim Dawn 80% 4.99 5.79 7.19 4.79 3.99 9.49 W
Life is Strange: True Colors 50% 29.99 39.99 44.97 29.99 24.99 149.95 W
Stick Fight: The Game 60% 1.99 2.19 3.00 1.99 1.59 4.19 W/M
Amazing Cultivation Simulator 30% 17.49 20.29 25.16 14.69 13.64 33.24 W
Fate Seeker II 30% 15.82 20.06 21.67 13.55 11.63 85.82 W
Ori and the Will of the Wisps 67% 9.89 13.19 13.18 9.89 8.24 42.57 W
BONEWORKS 20% 23.99 27.19 34.36 19.99 19.03 46.39 W
Call of Duty®: WWII 67% 19.79 26.39 29.68 19.79 14.84 65.96 W
Nobody Saves the World 20% 19.99 23.19 28.76 16.79 15.59 37.99 W

To see the rest of the previous days’ deals for the Steam Summer sale, head on over here.

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Report: Modern Warfare 2, COD 2024 Maps Leaked via COD Warzone Alpha Datamine

While Activision has yet to give us a full-on blowout of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s weapons, perks and maps, it seems the map list for that has leaked via the COD Warzone Mobile alpha client! Not only that, but eve maps for COD 2023 — which is being developed by Treyarch — has leaked as well.

Update (July 3): More leaks have surfaced! Modern Warfare 2 weapons, perks and more have leaked out as well, which you can check out here, alongside details on Black Ops 6, and more!

Outed by @RealiityUK, check out the images below alongside the info shared by the leaker.

https://imgur.com/a/imT7xHd

Here are the maps leaked so far, which include maps for Modern Warfare 2 (base and for Ground War), and COD 2024.

  1. Grand Prix
  2. Oilfield
  3. Museum
  4. SABA
  5. DMZ key art
  6. Stealth (CoD 2024)
  7. Pillage (CoD 2024)
  8. Sira (GW)
  9. Fishtown (GW)
  10. Hydro (GW)

https://twitter.com/RealiityUK/status/1543379575438295043

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We’re expecting these images and the Twitter account to be taken  down soon-ish, so eat these up while you can. Same as with every leak, nothing here has been confirmed, so that means some of the stuff mentioned here (map names, etc.) could be placeholder items, old assets and the like, so take it with a grain of salt for now, alright?

For those wondering why it’s COD 2024 and not COD 2023, it’s been reported before that Activision will hold off from releasing a new COD game next year.

While Activision has not released any tangible gameplay for Modern Warfare 2’s multiplayer so far, we have a round up of the confirmed info for multiplayer revealed behind an invite-only event! Check out the info regarding ledge hanging, swimming and more!

The leaker has mentioned that they are going to spill the weapon icons next, so we’ll be sure ot let our readers know what sufaces then.

Thanks, vestan!

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Battlefield 2042 Survey From EA Asks Fans How Likely They’ll Recommend the Game

It looks like EA has sent out another Battlefield 2042 survey to gamers, and this time, rather than asking for feedback regarding gameplay features, or asking what they want to see from the game, the publisher’s latest Battlefield 2042 survey is aimed solely at whether gamers would want other people to play it.

Here’s a screenshot of the sole survey question asked (yes, there was only one):

After that question, the survey then followed up with a 400-character limit word box on whether players wanted to explain their selection.

Yep, that was it. This might be one of the shortest offiicial gaming-related surveys released by a publisher ever. 

While Battlefield 2042 was not exactly what Battlefield fans have been hoping for when it launched, Season 1: Zero Hour proved to be a solid step in the right direction. Our review of the season gave us a little glimmer of hope, and our James Lara said, “There is a simmer of hope that this game can be turned around, DICE just has to ensure they keep up the communication. Give us something to look forward to, and a why. Maybe, MAYBE this game will turnaround. ”

Thanks, FlakFire, TacoSplosions!

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Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 10

Valve’s Steam Summer sale for 2022 is still on-going now, and for today, we have the Steam Summer sale 2022 Featured Deals for day 10 listed! 

Note that the discounts will remain the same throughout the sale, so you don’t need to wait for a featured deal before you buy a certain game.

Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 10:

Featured Deals

Title Disc. $USD $CAD $AUD €EUR £GBP BRL$ Platform Cards PCGW
Squad 33% 33.49 40.19 46.86 30.14 26.79 62.97 W
Train Sim World® 2 50% 9.99 11.39 14.47 8.99 7.49 18.99 W
DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT 30% 27.99 38.49 38.46 27.99 24.49 111.30 W
DOOM Eternal 60% 15.99 21.39 21.98 15.99 13.99 59.60 W
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 20% 39.99 51.99 55.96 39.99 31.99 119.99 W
Warframe: Initiate Pack II 20% 11.99 13.59 13.59 11.19 7.99 23.96 W
theHunter: Call of the Wild™ 76% 4.79 6.11 5.74 4.79 4.79 9.11 W
Teardown 20% 15.99 18.23 25.52 15.99 14.79 30.39 W
DJMAX RESPECT V 75% 12.49 14.24 17.48 10.49 8.24 24.74 W
GUILTY GEAR -STRIVE- 40% 35.99 47.99 50.97 35.99 32.99 77.99 W
Distant Worlds 2 10% 44.99 51.29 62.95 37.79 29.69 84.59 W
Terraria 50% 4.99 5.49 7.12 4.99 3.49 9.99 W/M/L
Gang Beasts 50% 9.99 10.99 14.47 9.99 7.49 18.49 W/M/L
Valheim 30% 13.99 15.95 20.26 11.75 10.84 26.59 W/L
Golf It! 50% 4.49 4.99 6.47 4.49 2.99 8.99 W/M
OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ 50% 29.99 41.99 44.97 29.99 24.99 113.49 W
Little Witch in the Woods 10% 14.39 16.64 20.65 11.96 11.15 27.89 W/M
SOULCALIBUR VI 85% 8.99 11.99 12.74 8.99 7.49 23.98 W
Loop Hero 67% 4.94 5.77 6.59 4.94 4.12 11.54 W/M/L
A Perfect Day 28% 14.39 16.40 20.84 12.08 11.15 46.80 W/M
Barotrauma 75% 7.49 9.74 9.74 6.24 5.37 14.49 W/M/L
Trigon: Space Story 20% 15.99 20.79 23.99 15.99 13.59 30.39 W/M/L
BERSERK and the Band of the Hawk 60% 23.99 26.59 33.98 23.99 19.99 42.39 W
Slime Rancher 75% 4.99 5.49 7.23 4.99 3.74 9.24 W/M/L
Haven 50% 12.49 14.49 17.97 12.49 9.74 23.74 W
Surviving Mars 75% 7.49 8.49 10.73 7.49 6.74 14.49 W/M/L
Instruments of Destruction 25% 14.99 17.09 21.71 12.59 11.61 28.49 W
FAR: Changing Tides 25% 14.99 17.09 21.71 14.99 11.24 29.99 W

To see the rest of the previous days’ deals for the Steam Summer sale, head on over here.

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Genshin Impact Livestream 2.8 Codes and New Banners Revealed

In case you didn’t know, miHoyo revealed the next major title for Genshin Impact with update 2.8 “Summer Fantasia.” If you didn’t manage to catch the show, don’t ftet, as MP1st has the Genshin Impact livestream 2.8 codes listed here for the free primogems! Not only that, but we even have an early look at the Genshin Impact 2.8 banners too!

Genshin Impact Livestream 2.8 Codes and New Banners:

Worldwide code Chinese code Rewards
DTNVKAWBWSF5 VBM56TEEQMU6 100 Primogems, 10 Mystic Enhancement Ores
WANVJAFAXTER NB5LNAXEQMWS 100 Primogems, 5 Hero’s Wits
HA6C2AFBXSZV TBA 100 Primogems, 50000 Mora

Click the codes to autofill them on the redemption form! or…

Redeem codes in the game (Paimon menu -> Settings -> Account) or here: https://genshin.mihoyo.com/en/gift

The codes are valid until July 3rd 12:00 AM (UTC-4)

Note: Redeeming codes in-game isn’t available on iOS devices.

If redeeming on the website, check if you’ve selected the correct region for your account.

If you’re on PS4/PS5 make sure there’s no space after the codes.

(Convert to your timezone here)

As for the first and second phase banners, check ’em out below (thanks,  J4Lee!)

As for what’s new incoming for update version 2.8 Summer Fantasia, head on over here for the trailer and details straight from miHoyo!

You can watch the livestream broadcast replay (in English) right here.

Don’t forget, the codes are only valid until July 3, so make sure to redeem them ASAP! Once the new title update is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Genshin Impact Upcoming Update 2.8 “Summer Fantasia” Out on July 13, Here’s What’s Coming

Developer miHoyo has announced the next big title update headed to Genshin Impact! Called “Summer Fantasia,” the Genshin Impact upcoming update 2.8 will introduce new locales to explore, new missions and a new character, too, and will be out this July 13!

Check out the trailer and official details straight from miHoyo!

Genshin Impact Upcoming Update 2.8 “Summer Fantasia” Details:

The height of summer is a wonderful time of the year, and there are always many strange, interesting events taking place. A cursed blade of unknown origin, a mysterious unsolved case, and the familiar but not too familiar islands far at sea… “O seasoned warriors, fear not the depths of despair and death borne from chaos!” “For the Prinzessin, holiest of sovereigns of the kingdom where the night is sacred, will therefore declare the verdict of victory.” And so, everyone followed the path of their destiny, ready to take on unknown encounters and challenges.

Here are some of the new content players can expect with the upcoming title update:

Highlights of Genshin Impact Version 2.8 “Summer Fantasia”

  • The Golden Apple Archipelago opens again with a massive makeover
  • New island areas to explore, fight, and hunt for treasures
  • Rich event storylines to bond with Kazuha, Xinyan, Fischl, and Mona
  • A chance to redeem Fischl and her new outfit
  • Diluc’s outfit available in-store with new idle animation, effects, and backstory
  • Shikanoin Heizou, the first melee catalyst user joins the game
  • Kazuha’s Story Quest & Heizou’s Hangout Event coming soon

Same as always, once we know more details regarding the patch, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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Overwatch 2 Beta Update 1.02 Rolls Out For July 1

Blizzard has rolled out the Overwatch 2 beta update 1.02 (1.000.002 on PS5) for July 1 across all platforms. Don’t expect anything major from this one as it is a small update. 

Overwatch 2 Beta Update 1.02  Patch Notes | Overwatch 2 Beta Update 1.000.002 Patch Notes:

At this time, Blizzard has yet to reveal any details about this update, though we assume it is for small changes and fixes considering they just released a major update last Tuesday. We’ll continue to keep an eye on this and should anything be reported by either the company or community, we will be sure to update this post.

Again, this is likely for some minor bugs, and related to potential crash issues that PC and console players were experiencing since the last update. 

We’ll be posting details about our hands-on experience and thoughts on the Overwatch 2 beta soon, so stay tuned.

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MX vs ATV Legends Update 1.07 Races Out for Adjustments This July 1

Rainbow Studios has deployed MX vs ATV Legends update 1.07, which includes bug fixes and gameplay adjustments. Read on for the official MX vs. ATV Legends July 1 patch notes.

MX vs ATV Legends Update 1.07 Patch Notes | MX vs ATV Legends July 1 Patch Notes:

Here are the patch notes;

• Reduced sliding of all MX bikes (increased tire traction)
• Fix for errant bouncing after landing in some circumstances
• Fix for irregular music volume
• Improved MX 125 engine sounds
• Rider Animation bugfixes
• Improvements to Terrain Deformation
• Improved gameplay effect of tuning parts for all vehicles
• Improved UTV hydroplaning
• Fix for situations where UI dialogs were not interactable
• Added additional color customizations
• Misc smaller bugfixes & stability improvements

• Online: Fixed an issue where players would reload their maps intermittently
• Online: Fixed issues where players were getting errors trying to join both a playlist and their online compound.
• Online: Bugfixes for color customizations not being correctly applied online

That’s it for this title update. 

MX vs ATV Legends is out now for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, as well as PC.

Source: Steam

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COD Warzone Update for July 1 Adds More Buy Stations and More

Raven Software has released (Call of Duty) COD Warzone update for July 1, and this is another server-side update that affects gameplay. There is no download required for this patch, as players will automatically get it once they connect to the game’s servers.

COD Warzone Update for July 1 Patch Notes:

🛠️ We have pushed a small update with some tweaks to Fortune’s Keep!

• The Firesale Public Event will now happen in Circle 3.
• Cash Extraction Chopper can now appear in Circles 2 and 4.
• More Buy Stations will appear across the map.

Don’t forget, there was also a server-side update released yesterday, and this included weapon and attachments adjustments! We’ve included the patch notes for that below for those curious what got changed.

Patch Notes From June 30 Update:

GAMEPLAY

  • Lootable Perks have been enabled on Fortune’s Keep.

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.
  • Fixed an issue allowing Players to exploit Black Market Buy Stations to access unintended areas of the map.
  • Fixed an issue causing the F Zombie to T-pose.
  • Fixed an issue causing the UAV HUD/Tac Map sweep to not originate from the Player icon.
  • Fixed an issue with the H4 Blixen (VG) interrupt time being longer than intended when reloading while in ADS.
  • Fixed an issue causing performance drops while doing the Black Market Supply Run Contract.
  • Fixed an issue preventing Players from purchasing a Loadout at the start of a private Battle Royale match.
  • Fixed an issue causing the out-of-bounds audio and visual warning on Fortune’s Keep to remain stuck on screen when reentering the play area.

WEAPONS

» Assault Rifles «

NZ-41 (VG)

  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.0, down from 1.1
  • Orb Weaver 360mm BC
    • Horizontal Recoil control decreased to 25%, down from 30%
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 30%, down from 40% 
  • 6.5mm Sakura 50 Round Mags
    • Vertical Recoil control decreased to 20%, down from 40%
    • Horizontal Recoil control decreased to 35%, down from 45%

» Light Machine Guns «

UGM-8 (VG)

  • Muzzle Velocity decreased by 4% 
  • Bernard XL214 736mm 
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 35%, down from 50%
  • Romuald 560mm DA 
    • Max Damage decreased to 29, down from 32
    • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased by 10% 
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 10%, down from 35% 
    • Recoil Control now decreased by 25% after the second bullet
  • .50 BMG 50 Round Box
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 20%, down from 30%
  • .50 BMG 75 Round Box
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 20%, down from 30%
  • 6.5mm Sakura 125 Round Box
    • Muzzle Velocity decreased to -20%, down from -15%
    • Rate of Fire decreased to 4%, down from 5%
    • Recoil Control decreased to 15%, down from 20% 
    • Movement Speed scaler now 0.98 
  • .303 British 75 Round Box 
    • Damage Range increased to -15%, up from -20% 
    • Recoil Control decreased to 15%, down from 20% 

» Sniper Rifles «

3-Line Rifle (VG)

  • Muzzle Velocity increased by 4%

Kar98k (VG)

  • Muzzle Velocity increased by 4%

Type 99 (VG)

  • Muzzle Velocity increased by 4%

» Submachine Guns «

H4 Blixen (VG)

  • Max Damage Range decreased to 9.92 meters, down from 12.46 meters
  • Mid Damage Range decreased to 17.3 meters, down from 19.84 meters
  • Jönsson 9″ RMK
    • Max Damage Range decreased to 15.2 meters, down from 17.17 meters

Marco 5 (VG)

  • Hipfire Accuracy decreased when in crouch or prone position
  • Perfetto Lesto 355mm
    • Movement Speed decreased to 5%, down from 10%

ATTACHMENTS

» Ammunition «

Lengthened 

  • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 8%, down from 10% 

» Muzzles «

MX Silencer

  • Muzzle Velocity decreased to 12%, down from 15%

» Under Barrels «

M1941 Handstop 

  • Recoil Control decreased to 3.5%, down from

Once a new patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

Source: Raven Software (Twitter)

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Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 9

Valve’s Steam Summer sale for 2022 is still on-going now, and for today, we have the Steam Summer sale 2022 Featured Deals for day 9 listed! 

Note that the discounts will remain the same throughout the sale, so you don’t need to wait for a featured deal before you buy a certain game.

Steam Summer Sale 2022 Featured Deals Day 9:

Featured Deals

Title Disc. $USD $CAD $AUD €EUR £GBP BRL$ Platform Cards PCGW
Among Us 20% 3.99 4.55 6.00 3.19 3.19 8.71 W
American Truck Simulator 75% 4.99 6.24 7.23 4.99 4.12 12.49 W/M/L
DRAGON BALL FighterZ 85% 8.99 11.99 12.74 8.99 6.74 22.48 W
Medieval Dynasty 25% 26.24 29.99 37.46 22.49 20.24 96.75 W
Satisfactory 40% 17.99 20.39 26.97 17.99 16.79 35.99 W
Half-Life: Alyx 50% 29.99 34.49 42.47 24.99 23.24 54.99 W
ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS XIV 40% 35.99 41.39 50.97 35.99 29.99 119.94 W
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 50% 7.49 8.49 9.99 7.49 5.49 13.99 W/M/L
NEEDY STREAMER OVERLOAD 10% 14.39 16.64 20.65 11.96 11.15 27.89 W/M
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe 33% 16.74 20.09 23.41 14.73 13.39 31.81 W/M/L
SCUM 40% 20.99 23.99 29.97 17.99 16.67 39.59 W
Golf With Your Friends 67% 4.94 5.77 7.09 4.94 3.62 12.53 W/M/L
Stellaris 75% 9.99 12.49 14.23 9.99 8.74 23.74 W/M/L
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 35% 38.99 51.99 64.96 38.99 32.49 194.99 W
VTOL VR 20% 23.99 26.39 31.99 20.79 18.39 44.79 W
Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector 35% 25.99 29.56 37.01 22.09 20.14 49.06 W
Wingspan 41% 11.79 13.44 17.08 11.79 10.02 22.41 W/M
DRAGON QUEST® XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age™ – Definitive Edition 35% 25.99 35.09 35.71 25.99 19.49 110.43 W
Generation Zero® 75% 6.24 7.49 9.99 6.24 5.37 17.25 W
Gas Station Simulator 22% 15.59 17.77 22.58 13.09 12.08 29.63 W
Journey 50% 7.49 8.74 10.75 6.24 5.69 14.49 W
Foundation 25% 22.49 25.49 32.21 22.49 20.24 43.49 W
Project Hospital 50% 12.49 14.49 17.49 12.49 11.24 23.74 W/M/L
DEATHLOOP 60% 23.99 31.99 39.98 23.99 19.99 99.98 W
Dungeon Alchemist 20% 35.99 41.19 51.96 30.39 25.59 67.99 W/M/L
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 60% 23.99 27.59 33.98 19.99 18.59 43.99 W
Police Simulator: Patrol Officers 20% 19.99 24.39 25.88 15.99 14.39 54.39 W
The Long Drive 25% 8.99 10.11 12.71 7.49 6.96 18.66 W

To see the rest of the previous days’ deals for the Steam Summer sale, head on over here.

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EA’s Insensitive Tweet About Single-Player Games Is Quite Ironic…

A recent job listing on the EA’s careers page attracted a lot of attention and excited many fans. The listing called for a new design director to join Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto at the EA Seattle studio. Their role would involve overseeing the development of a new Battlefield single-player campaign. More specific details are unknown for now.

Unfortunately, EA extinguished this excitement with one incredibly insensitive tweet. The tweet reads, “They’re a 10 but they only like playing single-player games.”

This tweet is insulting to gamers that enjoy single-player titles, and it has upset many past and current developers working on EA games. The head of Respawn Entertainment, Vince Zampella, even responded with a face palm emoji. Not only is Zampella in charge of the Battlefield franchise, which includes the new single-player campaign being developed the EA Seattle studio, he also created the Titanfall franchise. Titanfall 2 is regarded as one of the best single-player FPS campaigns in recent years — something that a lot of critics agree on, even.

Several writers and developers working on the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi Survivor game voiced their frustration. One producer replied, “just having an existential crisis at the fact my publisher doesn’t know what me or my team does.”

What’s most troubling, however, is the response from former design director Zach Mumbach of Visceral Games. Visceral Games is credited with delivering some of EA’s best-selling single-player games like Dead Space. In 2015 the studio was shut down by EA while developing an action-adventure Star Wars game code named Project Ragtag. Hundreds of staff were made redundant, with EA claiming the reason for doing so was because there was no interest in single-player games anymore.

On top of this, other game studios are chiming in by mocking EA’s tweet. The developers behind Sea of Thieves shared this tweet. While I don’t understand the comment directly, it’s clearly a dig at EA. It was published soon after the backlash.

This ill-advised tweet has once again opened up old wounds. EA hasn’t sincerely apologized for the tweet but has made a follow-up post. In it, they call the backlash an “L.” It’s hardly the most professional response. This comment by EA is so ironic because it owns the rights to some of gaming’s biggest single-player games.

In recent years, however, many single-player experiences have fallen short or been omitted entirely. Battlefield 2042, for example, lacks any single-play mode despite having a storyline.  I hope the social team learns something from this backlash. A person runs the account, and people always make mistakes. But posts on social media like this should always need to be approved. Let’s hope EA stops following silly internet trends and acts more professionally.

Respawn Working on a New IP Per Job Listing

It’s funny to think that EA, of all publishers, have the audacity to say something like this given their past titles (both multiplayer and single-player) haven’t exactly been 10’s. There is no guarantee that a game featuring multiplayer will be a success. Heck, just take a look at Battlefield 2042. It scrapped the franchise’s single-player campaign to focus solely on multiplayer, and look how it turned out. 

While there are more and more people being pulled in by multiplayer gaming these days, narrative-driven single-player games will always have a spot in gaming. This is where gamers find themselves in magical new worlds, be able to step into the shoes of another character and get lost in ’em, and other possibilities more. If EA thinks this way about single-player games, doesn’t that paint a bad picture for the single-player games they are developing? 

What’s your thoughts on this? Harmless internet take or is EA not self-aware at all? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments.

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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards and Map This Week July 1, 2022

Those seeking for the latest reward in Destiny 2’s weekly PvP mode, MP1st is here to bring the new Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris rewards and map this week July 1, 2022 edition! Check out what you can win, and this weekend’s map pick.

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week July 1, 2022:

Trials of Osiris Map

Wormhaven

Rewards

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

Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming

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

Once you have gone flawless, keep playing! Every win on your still-flawless card will give you a chance at bonus, additional post-match drops of the Adept weapon for that week. Once you lose a game, you will no longer get these adept drops. However, still winning games at 7 wins even on a non-flawless can drop bonus trials engrams, prisms, and even ascendant shards.

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


Trials of Osiris Map

Wormhaven

Rewards

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

Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming

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

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

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


Passages

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

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