While Raven Software unleashed the Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5: Last Stand patch yesterday, the studio released a COD Warzone update for August 25 on all platforms. This is for bug fixes primarily, which you can read in the official patch notes below.
COD Warzone Update for August 25 Patch Notes:
BUG FIXES
Fixed additional collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.
Fixed an issue preventing Players from using the Portable Redeploy Balloon following certain actions such as operating a vehicle – encountering the “Field Upgrade Not Ready” message.
Fixed an issue causing the visual radial blur from falling to remain on screen during the Exfil sequence.
Fixed an issue causing Players to experience a black screen during the Exfil sequence if they were previously waiting to redeploy.
Yep, that’s about it. If there are more fixes issued to the game, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. Don’t forget, this is the last content drop and season for Warzone before we move on to Warzone 2.
EA has announced the NHL 23 release date is set for October 14 for all platforms. Not only that, but we even get pre-order bonus info, the new features, and how crossplay is confirmed for this year’s iteration.
In the press release sent out by EA, the company confirmed that cross-platform matchmaking is coming to the game on November 22, but it’ll be locked to the same platform generation (which is understandable). This will be available in World of Chel and Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT).
NHL 23 will also bring a whole new level of authenticity to the franchise. The game will include over 500 new last chance playmaking animations, new living areas and atmosphere, and deep franchise-mode customization.
The game will also have Anaheim Ducks phenom, Trevor Zegras, and Canadian professional hockey and women’s national team member, Sarah Nurse, as its two cover athletes. This will be the first time ever that a woman will grace the cover of an EA Sports NHL game.
Players will now also be able to add IIHF Women’s National Team members alongside men in their HUT lineup. Players will also be able to compete in a variety of new rotating game themes in HUT Rivals with three additional tiers of rewards based on win or win streaks.
Alongside the NHL 23 release date, EA has also announced that whoever pre-orders the game will win a wide variety of in-game rewards. Those who pre-order the NHL 23 XFactor Edition will get the base game alongside three days of early access, 4600 NHL Points, one HUT X-Factor Player Choice Pack, HUT XFactor Power-Up Starter Pack, X-Factor Women’s HUT Choice Pack, five World of Chel X-Factor Zone Ability Unlocks, two Be A Pro X-Factor Slot Unlocks and XP Boost and Bonus Trait Points, and a signed Sarah Nurse World of Chel Jersey.
NHL 23 release date is now set for October 14 and is now available for pre-order on the game’s official website.
Double Eleven has pushed out Rust update 1.50, or otherwise known as the Oceabound update. This adds the new Cargo Ship, a new weapon and more! Check out the full Rust August 25 patch notes below.
Added L96 Rifle, perfect to take enemies from a distance . The L96 can be looted from Code Locked Crates and APC crates.
ITEMS
Code Locked Crates now show bullet holes when you shoot at them.
Equipping a Beenie Hat will no longer makes you player model go bald.
Fixed a bug that could cause door locks to disappear (doors would stay locked).
Fixed a bug with the deployable Repair Bench that allowed multiple players to use it at the same time.
Fixed being able to access both sides of the Dropbox from the storage side.
Fixed being able to place any non-attire item into the Locker.
Fixed being unable to pick up the Search Light.
Fixed being unable to place items in the front of a Dropbox.
Fixed being unable to retrieve objects thrown or shot at the Reactive Target.
Fixed building plan previews so they no longer get darker at night time or turn invisible when in contact with water.
Building plans are now transparent again.
Fixed part of the Armored/Sheet Metal Triangle Roof disappearing from a distance.
Fixed shadows fading out too early on Chairs, Wood Boxes, Workbenches and Research Tables.
Improved Sheet Metal building block textures.
Fixed Sheet Metal items showing wooden textures.
Fixed texture issues on the Metal Shopfront after placing it on upgraded foundations.
Fixed the Miner’s Hat and Candle Hat not displaying stat changes when they are highlighted in the inventory.
Glove models will no longer be seen floating on player shadows.
Increased the amount of vision you have while wearing the Heavy Plate Helmet.
Items can no longer be placed in the middle of a doorway.
Items thrown at Chainlink Fences and Chainlink Fence Gates no longer disappear into the void.
Light cast by campfires can no longer be seen from the opposite side of walls.
Player hair no longer clips through the Coffee Can Helmet.
Scrap can now be stacked when moving it from a container to your inventory.
Supply Signals give out much more smoke after being thrown.
The Stone Pickaxe can no longer gather wood.
The Torch, Flashlight, Miner’s Hat, Candle Hat, and the Weapon Flashlight now provide more light.
WEAPONS
Added M39 Rifle back to the rifle loot pool.
Fixed a bug that caused the Smoke Grenade to activate underwater.
Fixed a see-through part of the Semi-Automatic Rifle texture.
Fixed being unable to reload some weapons after playing an emote twice during the reload animation.
Fixed level of detail issues on buildings when viewing them through a weapon scope.
Fixed missing animation for equipping the M39 Rifle.
Fixed missing reload sound on the Spas-12 Shotgun.
Fixed rockets sometimes flying in the wrong direction after being fired from a boat.
Fixed an issue that could occur, stopping players from retrieving thrown weapons from animals.
Fixed the collision on the 40mm Smoke Grenade used with the Multiple Grenade Launcher.
Fixed Timed Explosive Charges hovering over wood and sulfur collectables when thrown at them.
Grenades thrown at sewer entrances now fall down into the tunnels instead of floating above them.
The Paddle no longer emits a swirling sound when thrown.
PLAYER
Fixed being unable to interact with small storage crates on boats.
Increased the radius around safe zones that the Hostile Timer display is triggered.
Made it easier to fish while sitting in a boat.
Players now hold the steering wheel when driving a rowboat.
Pushing a kayak when another player is sitting on it no longer causes it to move indefinitely.
You can no longer push kayaks while standing on them.
WORLD
Boats no longer flip upside down after a server restart.
Fires from destroyed helicopters and Bradley APCs now provide light at night.
Fixed a bug that could cause player backpacks to leap through the ocean.
Fixed a bug that sometimes stopped players being able to push boats on the ground.
Fixed a squeaky sound coming from the Attack Helicopter.
Fixed ghosting effect on shadows cast by grass foliage.
Fixed Rowboat propeller appearing white from a distance.
Fixed shadows disappearing too early on Chainlink fence props.
Fixed some instances of being able to loot crates more than once.
Fixed some loot containers spawning twice in one spot.
Fixed the Chinook being unable to shoot at players.
Fixed the junkpile sinking animation not always working.
Grass foliage animation performance improvements.
Increased size of the world models for Scrap, Flare, M249, and Tech Trash.
Players can no longer spawn in snow or desert biomes.
Pumpkins no longer disappear as you walk away from them.
Underground tunnels are darker.
MONUMENTS
Changed the opening direction of the crane door at the Train Yard, so it can’t be used to push players off the crane anymore.
Fixed a spot at the Launch Site where you could jump off the main building and land on an invisible ledge.
Fixed areas where you could get stuck at the Small Oil Rig and at the Launch Site.
Fixed being unable to interact with the vendor at the Large Fishing Village unless you stand in front of them.
Fixed being unable to open the refinery door at the Dome.
Fixed collision in doorways in the Launch Site’s red keycard building.
Fixed popping shadows at the Sewer Branch.
Fixed rubberbanding effect at the top of the Launch Site’s main building.
Fixed some items clipping through each other at the Sewer Branch.
Fixed texture issues at the Airfield, Dome, Lighthouse, Train Yard, Harbor, Satellite Dish, Fishing Village and Oil Rig.
Fixed visual issues on swamp water at the Bandit Camp.
Grenades can now be thrown through the broken windows of the Launch Site’s main building.
Increased the no-build zone around the Bandit Camp and the Outpost.
Lights at the Oil Rig are no longer affected by player flashlights.
Restored an invisible crane inside the Launch Site’s main building.
The crane ladders at the Small Oil Rig can now be climbed.
Updated Outpost layout.
Wall lamps at the Launch Site no longer disappear as you walk away from them.
Optimised Monument Levels Of Details to only update what is visible around 100x faster.
NPCs
Fixed a bug that could cause destroyed helicopters to continue firing at players from the crash site.
Fixed a hang that could occur after destroying a Chinook.
UI
Added an option to toggle FXAA in the Options Menu.
Added cooking icon to foods that were missing it while being cooked on a barbecue or campfire.
Changed the error message displayed when placing the Rug on an invalid spot on walls, floors, or ceilings.
Fixed a bug that could cause the Sleeping Bag counter on the map to flash repeatedly.
Fixed a bug that caused the Vending Machine icon to appear on the map for other players to see despite being turned off. Turning off broadcasting on the Vending Machine now removes the icon from the map.
Fixed a bug that caused icons for crash sites and debris fields to persist on the map even after they cease to be accessible in-game.
Fixed a bug with auto equip that could replace active hot bar items even if there is already an item in the selected slot when R2/RT is pressed.
Fixed missing icons on items being cooked in campfires or BBQs.
Fixed missing text on the Fishing Controls gametip.
Fixed the description on Medical Syringes being unreadable.
Fixed the map not showing on the death screen.
Fixed the Select button prompt missing on the Options Menu after first boot.
Improved the appearance of melee weapon stats in the inventory.
Improvements to labels and gridlines on the map screen to make it clearer.
Increased the text size of some item descriptions that were too small to read.
Map UI performance improvements.
Messages sent using the Server Chat option in the Quick Chat menu can now be seen across the whole map.
Removed an unneeded HP bar from the Oil Rig alarm system.
The sleeping bag timer displayed on the map now updates properly.
OTHER CHANGES
Added FPS Limit and Terrain Quality in the Options menu to help improve performance.
Fixed a crash that could occur when filling the last slot of the Locker.
Fixed a crash that could occur when joining a server.
Fixed an exploit that allowed players to pick up items from another player’s base if they built close enough that they could reach over with a hammer from their own build zone.
Reduced the FPS drop caused by blood splatter effects.
Fixed a crash caused by trees falling, even though they weren’t dead.
Added a new version number to the bottom left of the screen, visible in game too.
Ubisoft has just revealed new Skull and Bones PC features. The game is set to allow players to truly tailor their experience as they need with a great range of settings and features.
As expected, the Skull and Bones PC features will of course allow 4K HDR gameplay to fully immerse players in the gameplay. It will also have uncapped FPS to combat input lag during intense battles.
The game will allow for image upscaling, this will offer a detailed premium image quality through ray tracing, DLSS, and FSR. It will also allow for complete customization in the advanced input settings.
The game will also ensure an entertaining online experience with the following features:
Player tooling: A balanced matchmaking system to hop into Skull & Bones world. Players will be placed into servers based on their Infamy level and PvP preference. Players can also report or block others for disruptive behavior in the game
Game servers: Powerful physical servers with modular redundancy and cloud servers complement one another during spikes of high activity to limit wait times. Ubisoft dedicated server sites in North and South America, Europe, Asia, South Africa, and Oceania
Anti-cheat solutions: BattlEye monitors the game in real-time. It permanently bans players on the first offense if any cheats have been deployed and detected to gain an unfair advantage
Earlier today, Sony announced that the PS5 will see a price increase in certain markets due to inflation and other factors. For those wondering if Microsoft is following suit with the Xbox Series X|S, we’re glad to report that won’t be the case.
Speaking to Windows Central, a Microsoft rep has confirmed that both the Xbox Series X and S will remain the same price everywhere it’s officially sold.
“We are constantly evaluating our business to offer our fans great gaming options. Our Xbox Series S suggested retail price remains at $299 (£250, €300) the Xbox Series X is $499 (£450, €500).”
Mind, this is no guarantee that we won’t ever see an Xbox price hike, but this guarantees that won’t be happening soon-ish. Given the Xbox Series and the PS5 are (more or less) the same when it comes to performance, this is a good move by Microsoft not to follow suit, as more gamers might consider picking up the Series X|S as their preferred next-gen console of choice if price is an issue. Add in the amazing value that Game Pass brings to the table, and this might sway the console sales war this gen in Microsoft’s favor.
Will the PS5 price increase factor in when deciding which new console you’re getting? Leave a comment below and let us know.
Infinity Ward has released the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Intel Drop #3. This new Intel Drop dives deeper into the sound design of the game, how hard the process is, and how it contributes to making MW2 the biggest Call of Duty game yet.
Modern Warfare 2 Intel Drop #3 first reveals that it takes the sound design team months just to plan the locations in which they will record new audio. They have so far recorded new sounds for a wide range of weapons and sounds including small arms, RPGs, tank canons, weapon reloads, and even helicopters.
The video also discusses that sound design for game development is much harder than it is for filmmaking. Since games are non-linear in the sense that players may want to approach each situation differently, the team has to predict, plan, and record fo every movement the player might make.
This is the third intel drop from Infinity Ward. The first one was all about the new Farm 18 map, and the second one was all about the new character, Colonel Alejandro Vargas.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is coming out on October 28, 2022, and it is now available for pre-order on the game’s official website.
Phoenix Labs has released Dauntless update 1.90 (PS5 version 1.000.019), which is for patch version 1.11.3! This brings a new Hunt Pass, balance changes, and more! Read on for the full Dauntless August 25 patch notes.
The relics of the Shattered Isles are wondrous and many.
Unlock the Farslayer Vengeance cosmetic Hunt Pass to earn a set of traditional Farslayer armour and weapon skins. Unearth the Divine Armour cosmetic Hunt Pass to earn a set of radiant armour and its umbral counterpart.
We’ve heard feedback as new Slayers find themselves unable to progress to new islands without a significant amount of experience grinding on the islands they’ve already unlocked. To help bridge that gap, we’ll be adding a series of Island Adventures at key points in the Hunting Grounds progression. These adventures include a series of quests that can be acquired and completed all while on the island. Each one rewards Slayers with both rams and weapon experience.
In the future, additional quest lines will become available only after a certain number of reforges have been completed, creating more opportunities to earn experience quickly and learn more about the Shattered Isles.
Join the Farslayer Gardener in this first adventure on Aulric’s Peak as she attempts to rebuild what was lost to Agarus in Arbourhome.
DIRE DISCOVERY: THE STORY CONTINUES
Kat’s following up on every lead she can. No one seems to have any real explanation for why Behemoths are continuing to evolve at such a rapid pace. Wils Bormen has heard a rumour about the Sporestruck Embermane growing in power, but there’s not a lot to go on. Help Kat uncover the truth and search for signs of terra surges in the Shattered Isles.
QUALITY OF LIFE
PLAYER CARD IMPROVEMENTS
Slayers have been earning titles for completing extraordinary deeds since the first Drask appeared in the Shattered Isles. Now, there are more ways to show off those achievements.
Approaching a player will now show their guild tag and equipped title in the overhead player card
Titles in all cases will be displayed in a colour matching their rarity.
BALANCE
RUMOURS: PROTECTOR
We’ve heard feedback about these rumours requiring too much grind to be enjoyable. We also wanted to continue removing Hand In objective types across the game, since these caused more confusion than they were worth.
Parts I, II, and IV for all six rumours in the series have been redesigned to remove Hand In objectives and focus more on activities that should be completed on The Blazeworks.
BUG FIXES
RUMOUR: DEEP ROT
Changed Part IV objective from “Hand In” to “Collect”.
Reduced Part IV amount of Agarus mushrooms required from 20 to 9.
Removed the specific requirement to complete objectives within Escalations in Part II, III, and V objectives.
RUMOUR: FATAL DEATH CAP
Changed Toxic Sporescale drop condition from “on any Sporestruck Charrogg part breaks while aether-charged” to “on Sporestruck Charrogg leg, firesac, or tail break while aether-charged”.
Increased Part IV Toxic Sporescale requirement from 6 to 8.
Renamed the Furious Sporeheart break part to Furious Sporeskull.
Changed Furious Sporeskull drop condition from “on any Sporestruck Charrogg part breaks while enraged” to “on Sporestruck Charrogg head break while enraged”.
CHARROGG
Charrogg and Sporestruck Charrogg’s back legs can now be broken again.
VALOMYR
Valomyr’s back legs can now be broken again.
OBJECTIVES
Heroic and Patrol escalation hunts now properly count towards the “On the Up and Up” achievement.
Quest objectives now update while on islands, no longer requiring Slayers to return to Ramsgate or visit a different island to update their quest tracker.
A number of objective descriptions now more clearly state the action Slayers must take to progress.
UI
Rumour quests are now marked by the correct blue rumour icon in the compass in Ramsgate.
COSMETICS
The Flight of the Infinite emote now summons the wing effects at the start of the animation.
Bandai Namco and Fromsoftware Inc. have released a new tribute video for Elden Ring titled “We The Tarnished.” The video is a tribute to the grit, passion, and dedication of the Tarnished that embarked on a journey in the Lands Between. Watch the Elden Ring – We The Tarnished tribute video here:
In the face of defeat, torment and fearsome enemies, only the greatest of warriors stand their ground. Play on, Tarnished—your victory awaits.
This tribute video is from Bandai Namco Southeast Asia featuring gaming influencers and players from all over the region. Gamers from all over Southeast Asia submitted their gameplay footage, hoping to be included in this tribute, but only a few emerged victorious. It also features a handful of famous YouTubers showcasing their bravery, resilience, and intelligence while playing Elden Ring.
Elden Ring is available to purchase for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
Nintendo has just revealed the new Splatoon 3 gameplay demo at their Nintendo Treehouse event. The Splatfest World Premiere demo showed off some of the game’s multiplayer game modes, new maps, and single-player gameplay.
The new Splatoon 3 gameplay demo showed off the both 4v4 Turf War game mode as well as the new three-way Tricolor Tur Wars. It also showed off some of the new game’s maps and single-player mode.
Players have the chance to try out the game for themselves by downloading the free Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere demo from the Nintendo Switch eShop right now and completely free of charge. Single-player game mode will be available immediately, but multiplayer modes will be available on August 27 only.
Here is everything that is available in the new demo according to Nintendo:
Demo Includes:
New Splatfest Mode – Tricolor Turf War (4v2v2 battles!) during the second half of the Splatfest
26 weapons! Target turf with the brand-new Tri-Stringer with its explosive arrows, make a splash with the iconic Splattershot, steamroll the competition with the Splat Roller, and more!
Test Range – practice using weapons before you battle
Rep your team by sharing messages and art that others can see in the square
It is worth noting that players will only be able to participate in the Splatfest on August 27 from 9 AM PT to 3 PM PT for the Splatfest Battles, and from 3 PM PT to 9 PM PT for the Tricolor Turf War Battles.
People Can Fly has released Outriders update 1.25 (PS5 version 1.025), which is an unexpected patch. Don’t expect any new content, as this once again brings fixes to the Worldslayer expansion and then some. Read on for what’s new in the Outriders August 25 patch notes.
Update: People Can Fly has shared the official patch notes for today’s title update
Fixed a bug with the Technomancer’s Grim Inventor Set that was causing the Set Bonus to stop working consistently.
Resolved a number of issues with the Apocalypse Tier System which either prevented players from progressing or led to other players instantly levelling up their tiers.
Granted all character that had been missing an Ascension point their missing point.
The bug that caused this issue was fixed in a previous patch, but the work to grant the missing point had to be done separately.
The patch has been confirmed to be rolling out on console and PC platforms. The patch is currently with the Stadia team, who will release it as soon as it has passed their certification process.
People Can Fly has not released the official patch notes just yet, though that should change very soon. In the meantime, here are the confirmed items the studio is looking into per the latest dev update.
Patch News
We currently have a small patch in the works which is intended to wrap up some of the work that either wasn’t able to go into the previous patch or was identified after said patch.
This upcoming patch is planned to deal mainly with the following, though testing is still pending:
Fixing a bug that is causing the Grim Inventor Set Bonus to stop working after 2 procs.
Fixing a bug that is causing Client players Apocalypse Tier Progress to behave abnormally. In some cases the client might not gain any progression at all, in others the client might even skip through Apocalypse Tiers.
We previously fixed the bug that prevented characters from gaining their first Ascension point when transferred over from the base game to Worldslayer. This upcoming patch is planned to grant all previously affected with their missing Ascension point.
Fixing a bug that is causing the “Rockfall” mod to deal improper damage.
Committing the above mentioned T3 Mod drop rates and CDR changes to the build rather than the backend.
This patch will still be going through testing and submission next week, so a tentative release window is likely to be mid-to-late August.
Once the official patch notes are released, we’ll update the post ASAP, so stay tuned. If you haven’t picked up Worldslayer yet, go read our review right here to see if it’s worth your money.
Update: Full pacth notes have been released by People Can Fly.
Seeing Outriders down reports this August 25? Don’t worry, as People Can Fly has intentionally taken down the servers for a short duration! During this time players can also expect a new patch to be released too.
Outriders Down Server Maintenance and Update for August 25:
Here’s the announcement from People Can Fly:
Outriders Worldslayer will be updated today.
At 3pm UTC / 4pm BST we will enter a short maintenance window to prepare and share patch notes.
The latest build will start downloading at 3pm UTC but you may need to wait till the end of the maintenance to start playing again. pic.twitter.com/kBRCGpTAme
Start: 3 pm UTC/4 pm BST/11 am EDT/8 am PDT/11 pm HKT.
Duration: NA
Given the devs have said this is a “short” maintenance period, we’re expecting this to last just 2-3 hours max. That said, once we know more about it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. If ever it gets extended or whatnot, you can count on this article to be updated. We’ll also include a link out to the new patch once the official notes are available.
If you haven’t played the Worldslayer expansion yet, go read our review here to see why it’s worth a dive.
DICE has finally opened the floodgates when it comes to Battlefield 2042 Season 2: Master of Arms! MP1st was fortunate enough to be part of an invite-only advance showing of the new season, where the new content and more was revealed! First up. players will be glad to know that the BF2042 Season 2 start date is locked in for August 30! Yes, in a less than a week, players will be able to experience the Battlefield 2042 Season 2 new content and more.
If you want details on the new weapons incoming, new Battlefield Portal content and what’s changing in the weekly missions, you’ve come to the right place.
Head to Panama and a desert lake drained of water. Fight around and inside a beached container ship housing an illicit arms trading center.
NEW SPECIALIST: CRAWFORD
Utilize the tricks of charismatic arms dealer Charlie Crawford. Pin down enemies with his Mounted Vulcan stationary minigun – controllable by anyone on the battlefield – and supply revived squad members with gadget ammo.
NEW WEAPON: AM40
This powerful carbine is designed to offer a midpoint between an assault rifle and a submachine gun.
NEW WEAPON: AVANCYS
A high-tech LMG, designed for maximum mobility and attachment compatibility. Nimble but powerful, thisweapon is useful for providing fire support.
NEW GADGET: CONCUSSION GRENADE
Create tactical confusion among nearby foes by temporarily disorienting them with this new throwable gadget.
NEW VEHICLE: EBLC-RAM
Traverse the battlefield in a unique, four-seater vehicle capable of extreme maneuverability at lower speeds. The EBLC-RAM can protect itself from incoming damage with its AMPs ability and place a spawn beacon on the battlefield.
NEW VEHICLE: POLARIS RZR*
Fast and fun. Jump into this lightweight buggy with a teammate and zip across the battlefield, surprising enemy infantry or gaining new, tactical positions
ASSIGNMENTS AND VAULT WEAPONS
Complete assignments to unlock Battlefield to earn Vault Weapons**. Vault Weapons are weapons previously available only in Battlefield Portal that can now be accessed in All-Out Warfare once unlocked – starting with the iconic M60E4 and M16A3. More weapons will be available as the season progresses.
Assignments can also be used to unlock gameplay-related items from previous seasons that you might have missed the first time around, including Specialists, weapons, gadgets, and vehicles.
NEW BATTLEFIELD PORTAL WEAPONS AND PLAYSPACES*
The arsenal of Battlefield Portal is expanding with 5 new weapons from across Battlefield 3, Bad Company 2, and Battlefield 1942. New extra-small playspaces focus on the best areas for close quarters combat across several current maps and allow players to build intense experiences.
NEW BUILDER CAPABILITIES
Leverage the Battlefield toybox even further within Battlefield Portal. The Builder’s new Custom Conquest pre-set allows new rule modifications to the classic Conquest mode, while user-editable objectives will spawn many novel game types.
UPDATED LAUNCH MAPS
The newly revised versions of Renewal and Orbital – with changes made to add better traversal, more cover, and other changes to improve playability – will debut this season. Renewal’s new version will deploy in September; the new version of Orbital will deploy in October
For a gameplay look at Crawford’s abilities in action, head on over here!
Possibly the biggest addition to Battlefield 2042 Season 2 is the introduction of the new Specialist Charlie Crawford (or simply known as Crawford). MP1st was invited to be part of an advance showing of Season 2, and we’re here to share what we learned. Check out the Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Specialist Crawford abilities trailer below along with a fly by of the new upcoming map, Stranded!
Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Specialist Crawford Abilities Trailer:
Place of Birth: United Kingdom
Class: Support
Gadget: Mounted Vulcan
Stationary minigun that can be controlled by anyone on the battlefield
In addition to the new Specialist, we are also getting a new map in “Stranded,” a close-quarters, infantry-focused map! Check out a fly by of it courtesy of EA.
Battlefield 2042 Season 2 New Map “Stranded” Fly By
NEW MAP: STRANDED
Head to Panama and a desert lake drained of water. Fight around and inside a beached container ship housing an illicit arms trading center.
BF2042 Season 2: Master of Arms launches this August 30! If you want to check out everything that’s new in the new season, head on over here.
Rockstar Games has rolled out the GTA Online weekly update reset of activities alongside the discounts, GTA Plus bonuses and more for August 25! Check out the complete highlights and recap in one handy list below.
GTA Online Weekly Update Reset for August 25 – Discounts, GTA Plus & More:
This week in GTA Online, The Criminal Enterprises update introduces the Grotti Brioso 300, plus a new way to earn quick bonuses: by finding Lamar Davis’ LD Organics product scattered around the city.
Meanwhile, the rivalry between Sprunk and eCola has hit a boiling point and it’s up to GTA Online players to decide which brand has cornered the market.
Full details are as follows:
New Vehicle: The Grotti Brioso 300 available from Benny’s Original Motor Works, with an available Widebody upgrade
New Collectibles: finding one of the 100 bags of LD Organics will earn players GTA$ and RP, find them all to earn an additional GTA$ bonus and exclusive LD Organics merchandise
Sprunk vs. eCola: players can vote to support their favorite brand by joining the official Sprunk or eCola Crew on Social Club, drinking cans of each soda – available for free from vending machines, Convenience Stores, or Snack Bowls, and by claiming the free Sprunk or eCola Bodysuit Outfits from any clothing store
The winning brand will reward all GTA Online players with their Hat, Parachute Bag, Varsity Jacket, and a GTA$300K bonus for logging in during the competition ending September 14
Claim a freeDeclasse Hotring Sabre andeCola x Sprunk livery to wrap it in any time this week
Plus, all Melee Weapons, Red and Green Tire Smoke, and Sprunk and eCola liveries are free this week
Crime Scenes are scattered throughout the city for players to discover and search for pieces of the new Service Carbine and a GTA$ and RP bonus
Triple GTA$ and RP on the Southern San Andreas Super Sport Series through September 14
4X GTA$ and RP on Lamar Contact Missions
Triple GTA$ and RP on Stockpile
Available to view, test, and purchase at the Premium Deluxe Motorsport Showroom: The Bravado Buffalo STX in Metallic Bright Green wrapped with the Sprunk Racing livery, a Lampadati Michelli GT in Classic Red and a Vintage eCola Livery, the Ocelot Jugular in Classic Garnet Red and a Sports Stripes livery, the Benefactor Schwartzer, and a Vapid Dominator ASP in Matte Red and a Black Classic Sports Stripe livery
On display on the showroom floor of Luxury Autos: A Red Benefactor LM87 and a Pearlescent Bright Green Lampadati Corsita
Lucky Wheel Top Prize: The Enus Paragon
Test Rides: The Vapid Hustler, Annis RE-7B, and Grotti Bestia GTS
LS Car Meet Prize Ride: placing in the Top 4 in LS Car Meet Races 4 days in a row will earn players a Sprunk-green BF Club
On PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S
Hao’s Premium Test Ride: The Coil Cyclone II
This week’s Hao’s Special Works Time Trial takes place between Pacific Bluffs and Mount Gordo
40% off Nightclubs and their Upgrades and Modifications
Vehicle Discounts: 50% off the Vapid Chino, Pegassi Vacca, and Benefactor XLS, 40% off the Declasse DR1, Progen PR4, Vapid Hustler, and Annis RE-7B, 30% off the Ocelot Jugular
This Month’s Ongoing GTA+ Benefits: Free Lampadati Corsita from Legendary Motorsport, Executive Office Upgrades, 50% Bonus GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail, free clothing and accessories, plus additional Member Bonuses
Prime Gaming Bonuses: GTA Online players who successfully connect their Rockstar Games Social Club account with Prime Gaming will get GTA$125K just for playing anytime this week
GTA+
This month’s benefits for GTA+ Members include:
The Lampadati Corsita Sports Car
Upgrades for your Executive Office
Free clothing and accessories
50% Bonus GTA$ and RP on Operation Paper Trail
Additional Member Bonuses
Visit the GTA+ website to check out all the GTA+ Membership Benefits available through August 31. To learn more about how to make the most of your GTA+ Membership, check out the GTA+ Guide.
DISCOUNTS:
On top of this week’s Sprunk vs. eCola freebies, those looking to diversify their vehicular flock can purchase any of the cars below on sale. Plus, pick up a Nightclub and customize it to your exact specifications, all for 40% off.
Vapid Chino – 50% off
Pegassi Vacca – 50% off
Benefactor XLS – 50% off
Nightclubs – 40% off
Nightclub Upgrades and Modifications – 40% off
Declasse DR1 – 40% off
Progen PR4 – 40% off
Vapid Hustler – 40% off
Annis RE–7B – 40% off
Ocelot Jugular – 30% off
That’s about it for this week. Tune in next week for the next GTA Online weekly update!
Publisher 2K has revealed a deeper look into the upcoming features and updates that are making their way to NBA 2K23 MyTeam. The updates include all-new cards, rewards, the introduction of Triple Threat Online: Co-op, and the elimination of the need for contracts.
Erick Boenisch, VP of NBA Development at 2K and Visual Concepts made a statement regarding the updates and features being added to NBA 2K23 MyTEAM:
“We’ve implemented a number of highly requested changes to MyTEAM this year that were top of mind for our community, including the removal of contracts, along with the addition of Triple Threat Online: Co-Op that allows players to team up with friends for the first time ever to test their skills in Co-Op 3v3 online gameplay.”
NBA 2K23 MyTeam New Features:
Triple Threat Online: Co-Op*: For the first time ever in MyTEAM, this brand new game mode will allow players to partner with friends for Co-Op 3v3 online gameplay across different variations. Party Mode, Co-Op and Competitive Online.
Unlimited: The all-new Prestige Tiers allow players that reach the top tier to start over and unlock even more rewards. Players will earn Season Points, with every win or loss, that help them to advance tiers. Every win will provide a vault opening. Leaderboards are back and will show stats from friends and top players throughout the MyTEAM community. As an added bonus, a special icon will be displayed next to the names of players in the Top 10. Players can also earn a special icon for completing all possible tiers and prestiges for the Season.
Clutch Time Single Player: Jump into a single player version of Clutch Time, a fast-paced mode with a 4-point line, to take your best starting five and compete against the AI.
Starter Cards: Players can choose between All-Stars Ja Morant, Jimmy Butler or Joel Embiid to lead their collection. Players will get to play with their Starter Card choices in a Triple Threat game before finalizing their decision. After 10 games in any MyTEAM mode players will earn a 90 OVR Amethyst Fred Jones card to help jumpstart their team.
Exhibitions: In Exhibitions, players can now send player cards outside of their 13-player lineup on vacation around the globe and players will return with a special reward from their mission.
Trophy Case: This is a new way to earn top tier players from each franchise by completing a team’s Trophy Case. With 15 Event Cards for each NBA franchise, showcasing key moments of their history, players can earn a Pink Diamond player for each team.
MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament**: $250,000 MyTEAM Unlimited Tournaments return this year for each console generation. Reach the Emerald Tier in the new Unlimited before the first GameDay on October 15 to participate. The finalists will be brought to an in-person setting to crown the $50,000 Console Champions, and the $200,000 Grand Champions.
Moreover, developer Visual Arts announced the formal return of the annual MyTEAM Unlimited Tournament. The tournament pool prize is $250,000 and there will be one tournament for Xbox One and PlayStation 4, followed by another one for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.
Erick Boenisch says:
“We expect to see some exciting match-ups with the return of our annual $250,000 MyTeam Unlimited Tournament as the best NBA 2K players go head-to-head to prove their skills on the virtual court!”
Here are the details shared for the MyTeam Unlimited Tournament by 2K:
MyTeam Unlimited Tournament:
$250,000 MyTeamUnlimited Tournaments return this year for each console generation. Reach the Emerald Tier in the new Unlimited before the first GameDay on October 15 to participate. The finalists will be brought to an in-person setting to crown the $50,000 Console Champions, and the $200,000 Grand Champions.
To check out the list of abbreviated rules and eligible countries for the MyTeam Unlimited Tournament, as well as a more detailed look in the new feature. head to the latest NBA 2K23 Courtside Report.
NBA 2K23 is scheduled for a September 9 release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
For those looking forward to the new stuff in Battlefield 2042, it’s live now! MP1st is here to bring players the Battlefield 2042 weekly missions and store refresh for August 25! Check out the official Battlefield 2042 Season 1 Week 12 weekly missions, Battle Pass rewards and Featured Experiences!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but here we go: Sony has announced a PS5 price increase in select markets! While the console is still hard to come by in most countries, the console’s price is increasing, which means owning one is made a wee bit harder for some people.
While there is no price increase in the US, those in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific and Latin America aren’t as lucky. Here are the countries countries affected along with the new price point:
PS5 Price Increase New Price Point:
Europe
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – €549.99
PS5 Digital Edition – €449.99
UK
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – £479.99
PS5 Digital Edition – £389.99
Japan (effective Sept. 15, 2022)
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥60,478 yen (including tax)
PS5 Digital Edition – ¥49,478 yen (including tax)
China
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – ¥4,299 yuan
PS5 Digital Edition – ¥3,499 yuan
Australia
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – AUD $799.95
PS5 Digital Edition – AUD $649.95
Mexico
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – MXN $14,999
PS5 Digital Edition – MXN $12,499
Canada
PS5 with Ultra HD Blu-ray disc drive – CAD $649.99
PS5 Digital Edition – CAD $519.99
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan had this to say regarding the price hike:
The global economic environment is a challenge that many of you around the world are no doubt experiencing. We’re seeing high global inflation rates, as well as adverse currency trends, impacting consumers and creating pressure on many industries. Based on these challenging economic conditions, SIE has made the difficult decision to increase the recommended retail price (RRP) of PlayStation 5 in select markets.
While this price increase is a necessity given the current global economic environment and its impact on SIE’s business, our top priority continues to be improving the PS5 supply situation so that as many players as possible can experience everything that PS5 offers and what’s still to come.
Hopefully, buyers will be able to get one without resorting to scalpers soon.
As promised given the announcement yesterday, Polyphony Digital has deployed Gran Turismo 7 update 1.20, (PS5 version 1.200) which is the game’s big August update! This patch brings new cars, new tracks, and more! Read on for what’s new in the GT7 August 25 patch notes.
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.20 | GT7 Update 1.200 Patch Notes | GT7 August 25 Patch Notes:
Update: Polyphony Digital has released the official patch notes.
Main Features Implemented
1. Cars
– The following three new cars have been added:
・McLaren MP4/4 ’88 (Purchasable at ‘Legend Cars’ from 26 August);
・Pontiac GTO ‘The Judge’ ’69 (Purchasable at ‘Legend Cars’ from 26 August);
・Porsche Cayman GT4 ’16
2. Dior Collaboration
– The ‘De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior)’ has been added, developed in collaboration with Dior. The ‘De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior)’ will be purchasable in the ‘Legend Cars’ pavilion from 25 August. Also, when driving this car the racing suit and helmet are automatically changed to the exclusive collaboration gear versions;
– A new special conversation regarding the De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior) has been added to a Character appearing at the Café. This new conversation can be experienced by changing into this car from the ‘Garage’ and speaking with the Character located at the Café.
3. Tracks
– Three new layouts have been added to the ‘Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya’:
・Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane
・Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya National Layout
・Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Rallycross Layout
The maximum number of cars that can be on track at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Rallycross Layout is 16.
4. Café
– The following two Extra Menus have been added:
・Extra Menu No. 6: ‘Collection: Abarth’ (Collector Level 27 and above);
・Extra Menu No. 7 ‘Collection: Gr.2 Racing Cars’ (Collector Level 38 and above);
The new Menu Books and Extra Menus will appear after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (‘Championship: World GT Series’) and having watched the ending.
5. World Circuits
– The following new events have been added to ‘World Circuits’:
・Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
– European Sunday Cup 500
– Porsche Cup
– World Touring Cars 600
– World Rally Challenge
The ‘European Sunday Cup 500’ and ‘Porsche Cup’ will become available upon unlocking the ‘Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya,’ while the ‘World Touring Cars 600’ and ‘World Rally Challenge’ will appear after clearing Menu Book No. 39 (‘Championship: World GT Series’) and having watched the ending.
6. Scapes
– The ‘Canadian Rockies’ location has been added as a featured Curation in Scapes.
7. Brand Central
– A ‘GT AWARDS’ logo is now displayed on cars that won the GRAN TURISMO AWARDS SEMA (GT Awards). The logo will be displayed on the Garage top screen as well as in Brand Central.
Other Improvements and Adjustments
1. Physics Simulation Model
– Adjusted the suspension geometry;
– Adjusted the simulation for tyre heat generation and wear ratio. This adjustment makes it easier to see the remaining tread;
– Altered the simulation of the differential gear (with a Fully Customisable LSD). As a result, it’s now more effective when decelerating and provides a much smoother driving performance;
– Adjusted the Performance Points (PP) of some cars;
– Changed the conditions for mechanical damage occurring from a collision or contact if ‘Mechanical Damage’ is set to ‘Light’ or Heavy’ in the race settings.
2. Controllers
– Adjusted the performance of the wireless controller.
3. Sound
– Adjusted the sound effects so that it is easier to hear the difference in sound between Stage 1 to 3 of the ‘Weight Reduction’ modification.
4. Legend Cars
– Legend Cars (Hagerty Collection) prices have been revised based on real-life valuations from Gran Turismo partner, Hagerty.
Hagerty provides valuations and vehicle insurance for classic cars and has sponsored some historic car events in recent years.
New prices will be applied the next time a vehicle goes on sale. The next price revision is scheduled for November 2022.
5. Race Screen
– Fixed an issue wherein the ‘Weather Radar’ on the ‘Multi-Function Display’ would not function properly in event races with weather and time set.
6. Others
– Various other issues have been addressed.
Polyphony Digital has not released the patch notes just yet, but the official list of new content has been revealed.
1. Three new cars, including Ayrton Senna’s F1 machine, and the ultimate muscle car, join the mix.
McLaren MP4/4 ’88
Pontiac GTO ‘The Judge’ ’69
Porsche Cayman GT4 ’16
2. A car model created in collaboration with Dior.
De Tomaso Mangusta (Christian Dior)
3. Three new layouts added for the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya GP Layout No Chicane
Total Length, 4,730m. Elevation Change, 30m. Number of corners, 14. Longest Straight, 1,047m
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya National Layout
Total Length, 2,977m. Elevation Change, 28m. Number of corners, 11. Longest Straight, 862m.
Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Rallycross Layout
Total Length, 1,133m. Elevation Change, 11m. Number of corners, 11. Longest Straight, 148m.
4. Two New Extra Menus for “Abarth” and “Gr.2 Racing Car” in the Café
The following two extra menus have been added. Further Menu Books are planned to be added with future updates.
・”Collection: Abarth” opens at Collector Level 27.
・”Collection: Gr.2 Racing Cars” opens at Collector Level 38.
5. “Canadian Rockies” is now a featured Curation in Scapes.
Once the official patch notes are out, we’ll update the post accordingly, so stay tuned!
Polyphony Digital has taken the Gran Turismo 7 servers offline this August 25, and this is for planned maintenance! If you’re seeing GT7 down reports, don’t fret, as this is planned, and players should also see patch 1.20 released during this downtime.
Gran Turismo 7 Down Server Maintenance and Updates for August 25:
Here’s the announcement from the studio:
Day & Time]
August 24, 2022, 23:00 – 01:00 PDT
August 25, 2022, 06:00 – 08:00 UTC
August 25, 2022, 02:00 – 04:00 EDT
August 25, 2022, 14:00 – 16:00. HKT
Duration: 2 Hours
[IMPORTANT]
Please note that during this time only Arcade Race within World Circuits, and Music Rally will be playable. other online services like Sport mode will not be available and progress will not be saved.
Furthermore, the Performance Points (PP) requirements for some events may change with this update: please be sure to complete any championships within World Circuits that might be on hold before the start of the maintenance.
If the maintenance is extended, or if there are changes to it, we’ll update the post to reflect it. Once the official patch notes are releaed, we’ll update the post to link to it.
Bandai Namco has fired out Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 update 1.58 (PS5 version 1.058) today for all platforms. This update bring a new Spectator Mode to the game and more. Check out the Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 August 25 patch notes below.
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Update 1.58 | Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 Update 1.058 | Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 August 25 Patch Notes:
■Spectator Mode
◎Spectator Mode has now “Free Camera” implemented.
⇒ Free camera will be a feature that allows “spectator” hosts to freely look around the battlefield.
⇒ By using the recording function of PlayStation®4 or PlayStation®5, you can also capture the battlefield in a different and more powerful way than usual.
■How to operated the Free Camera
・After starting the battle in spectator mode, press the “L3 Button” to switch to free camera mode.
The operation of the free camera mode is as follows
Left Stick ⇒ Camera Movement
Right Stick ⇒ Camera Direction Control
R2 Button ⇒ Moving Camera Up
L2 Button ⇒ Moving Camera Down
Touch Pad Button ⇒ Indicators ON & OFF
◎By the Spectator Mode “Shuffle Target” can now be selected.
⇒ When creating a room, select the game rule as “Shuffle Target” and set the spectator mode setting to “ON” to create a room.
■Unit Adjustments
◎Various parameter adjustments were made. ※For Details, please check here.
◎Results of various parameter adjustments from 07/28/2022[JST] are announced. ※For Details, please check here.
■Game Rules
◎”Duel Match” rule, that is newly implemented on 07/28/2022 [JST], has been permanently available in Quick Match for one month as a commemoration of its implementation, but will now be available in weekend-only matches and custom matches.
■Application Data Update
■Supply Drop Lineup has been updated
※For the details about the updated Lineup, click here.
■Boosted Supply Drop Notice
※For the details about Boosted Supply Drop , click here.
■Limited Supply Drop Notice
※For the details about Limited Supply Drop, click here.
■September 2022 Premium Login Bonus
※Regarding September 2022 Premium Login Bonus, click here.
■New Materials for exchange are added to Recycle Counter.
⇒ Information about newly added materials
■Mark
・★Thunder Mark Ｌ＜Red＞ is added.
・★Thunder Mark Ｒ＜Red＞ is added.
・★Thunder Mark Ｌ＜Blue＞ is added.
・★Thunder Mark Ｒ＜Blue＞ is added.
■Materials for exchange have been added to the DP Exchange Counter
⇒ Information about newly added materials
■Unit
・★★★Super Gundam LV3 is added.
・★★★Hyaku Shiki LV3 is added.
・★★★Zero-Shiki LV3 is added.
■Some materials have been excluded from the Supply Drop Lineup.
※For Details, click here.
■Ranked Match/Quick Match Game Modes are updated
※There may be differences about the game mode with the information above, which were introduced during the previous update regarding [Possible Game Modes].
Please refer, here for the next Clan Match schedule and reward collection period.
For an overview of the Clan Match, please refer here.
■Fixes
◎Unit
・By “Unicorn Gundam” and “Banshee”, a fix is applied to when certain operations were performed in the H.A.R.O. menu, the luminous area was not displayed correctly.
・By “Banshee”, a fix is applied to the camera eye was glowing from the beginning when boarding an aircraft in a transformed state, which has been corrected.
◎Skill
・By skill “NT-D Ability Boost”, a fix is applied to invincibility was sometimes removed when an attack was made at the same time as the activation of a skill.
◎Battle Simulator
・By the mission “Bottom of the Gravity Well”, a fix is applied for the sound effect of the Weapon “Reflector Bit” of the “Shamblo” were not acting properly.
◎Map
・By the “Supply Depot” map, a fix is applied for pilots would sometimes enter a container when performing certain operations on containers located in the area.
◎Customization
・A fix is applied to the selection cursor would disappear when certain operations were performed while selecting a custom part on the customize screen.
◎Paints
・By Paint, a fix is applied to when specific operation was performed to apply a pattern, the color before the pattern was applied was displayed transparently.
◎Other
・By the “English” language setting, a fix is applied to “Sinanju” skill “High-speed maneuver Shooting” displayed during battle was out of place.
Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is out now for the PS5 and PS4 consoles.
Slayers have been earning titles for completing extraordinary deeds since the first Drask appeared in the Shattered Isles. Now, there are more ways to show off those achievements.