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Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Bundle Leaks via Amazon, but Don’t Get Excited Just Yet

  by   Alex Co  
August 21, 2022 1:14 pm in News

In case you didn’t know (and this will make you feel old), Mortal Kombat will be turning 30 this October 8! Yep, the video game franchise that popularized blood, decapitation, and scrotum-punches as a special move is really that old. With that major milestone, some might be hoping that we’ll get something bombastic to go along with it. Well, if this Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary bundle from Amazon is anything to go by, don’t get your hopes up.

Amazon UK has the “Mortal Kombat 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle” listed for the PS5, and this lumps in MK11 and the Mortal Kombat 2021 film, and that’s basically it.

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About this item

  • The Mortal Kombat: The 30th Anniversary Ultimate Bundle [Amazon Exclusive Steelbook] includes Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate and Mortal Kombat (2021) film in 4K Ultra HD, housed in an exclusive Steelbook
  • Mortal Kombat 11 Ultimate is the definitive MK experience! Take control of earthrealm’s protectors in the game’s two critically acclaimed, time-bending story campaigns as they race to stop kronika from rewinding time and rebooting history. Friendships are tested, and new alliances forged, in the battle to save all of existence
  • Immerse yourself with the 2021 Mortal Kombat film directed by Simon McQuoid, screenplay by Greg Russo and Dave Calaham and story by Oren Uziel, Watch MMA fighter Cole Young must train to unlock his true power and stand with Earth’s greatest champions against the enemies from Outworld in a high-stakes battle for the universe
 
Of course, there is a chance that NetherRealm has more in the cards for the franchise’s big day, but if this is is, well, that won’t really cut it for franchise fans, I reckon. NetherRealm has not made any announcements just yet, but I refuse to believe that this “Ultimate Bundle” is all we’re getting — at least in terms of announcements. It’s too big of a milestone to pass up any major reveals. And when you factor in that NetherRealm has announced over a year ago that they have stopped development on Mortal Kombat 11 to focus on their next project…well, I’d like to think that means Mortal Kombat 12 or whatever’s next for the franchise will be revealed soon.
 
Whatever announcements are made or teased by NetherRealm, you can bet we’ll have it here on MP1st. Let’s just hope this bundle isn’t the only one we’re getting.
 
Source: Amazon UK via @thethiny (Twitter)
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Rainbow Six Siege Y7S3 Brutal Swarm New Content Overview – New Recoil System, Stadium Map Return, and More

  by   James Lara  
11:00 am in News

Greetings, fellow operators! The time for a new Rainbow Six Siege season is almost upon us, and with today’s livestream we finally have an idea of what’s coming this season. Ubisoft invited MP1st to an invite-only preview of the upcoming season, and here’s our report on everything new players can look forward to in Year 7 Season 3! Here’s a full Rainbow Six Siege Y7S3 Brutal Swarm new content overview

Rainbow Six Siege Y7S3 Brutal Swarm New Content Preview:

BRUTAL SWARM

Rainbow Six Siege steps into Season 3 of Year 7 with Operation Brutal Swarm! From the sweltering wilderness of his Singapore homeland, Operator Grim advances into the spotlight and joins team Rainbow. An expert in recon, intelligence gathering and survival techniques, his unique Kawan Hive Launcher is the perfect tool to bring when you need precise enemy movement and deployment information. 

R6 Brutal Swarm Map Stadium

NEW PERMANENT MAP: STADIUM 2021

After a workshop and discussions with the pro teams, Stadium 2021 is being added to the map pool. However, you’ll be seeing this map under a different name: “Stadium Bravo.”

Stadium Bravo is a combination of Border and Coastline. The well-balanced sites and features are color coded and contain less clutter, making it feel different, and yet familiar.

GIFT A BATTLE PASS

Starting this season, Rainbow Six Siege players will be able to purchase the Battle Pass for their friends to join in the fun! The same Battle Pass you buy for yourself can now be purchased and given to friends via Ubisoft Connect, be it the Premium Battle Pass at 1200 R6 Credits or the Premium Battle Pass Bundle at 2670 R6 Credits. Owners get to enjoy a 10% discount on all Store purchases, such as weapon skins or Bundles, for the duration of that Battle Pass.

Players need to be friends through Ubisoft Connect for over 90 days and be using the same platform to gift of a Battle Pass to each other. Examples include PC players gifting to other PC friends, while Sony PS4 players can only give to PS4 and PS5 friends. There is no region lock on the other hand, so there is no better time to work on your team skills no matter the distance.

NEW OPERATOR: GRIM

This season introduces an all new operator going by the name of Grim. The team describes him as an aggressive attacker who has a utility that shoots out canisters of bees that follow players around. You can read up on the full character overview here: Rainbow Six Siege Operator Grim Abilities Overview and Gameplay

NEW GADGET: IMPACT EMP GRENADE

This season we’re adding the Impact EMP Grenade, a new throwable gadget that explodes on impact to deactivate nearby electronic devices for a short period of time.

You’ll be able to find it as 3rd gadget option for these Operators:

  • Blackbeard
  • Montagne
  • Dokkaebi
  • Nokk
  • Gridlock
  • Sledge
  • Lion
  • Osa

WEAPON RECOIL

NEW RECOIL SYSTEM (PC)

We overhauled the recoil system with the aim of making weapon recoil more meaningful. In this new system:

  • Vertical recoil has been reviewed on all weapons and adjusted to match the weapon’s expected power level.
  • Vertical and horizontal recoil intensity increases during sustained fire bursts. The longer the burst, the stronger the recoil.
  • Limits on weapons with strong recoil have mostly stayed the same.
  • LMGs and weapons with high capacity magazines now have a 4th stage of recoil that’s harder to control.
  • Weapons have more attachment options. This feature will be available for both Console and PC.

RECOIL CHANGES (CONSOLE)

Recoil on console now works differently compared to PC.

In the past, console recoil was adjusted based on PC values and modified for console. With this approach, console recoil values can be adjusted separately from PC allowing us to focus on the needs of console more accurately.

PLAYER PROTECTION

REPUTATION PENALTY: ABUSIVE TEXT CHAT

Last season we introduced Reputation Penalties by adding a penalty for abusive friendly fire, and this season we are introducing a new penalty for abusive text chat. While active, this penalty mutes repeat offenders by default to prevent hateful and abusive content in text chat. Muted players can still send and receive messages in text chat, however their messages will only be seen by players who choose to unmute them.

The abusive text chat penalty will become active later on in Season 3 rather than during the season release. When released:

  • All players will have a grace period so they can adapt to the new system.
  • After the grace period is over, players who’ve sent too many hateful or abusive text chats will get an active penalty for 30 matches.

REPORT CHEATERS IN MATCH REPLAY

We’ve added a new way to report cheaters in Match Replay. Now you can report a player if you weren’t able to during a match or if you discover someone cheating while watching footage from your last matches.

PLAYER COMFORT

MAP BAN CHANGES

We’ve changed the Map Ban Phase to now display 5 maps instead of 3.  This will increase map diversity while also maintaining player agency for removing certain maps from the pool.

TACTICAL MAP CHANGES

We’ve updated the Tactical Map to provide more crucial information to Attackers and help them make more informed decisions during the Preparation Phase.
Attackers can now see a list of available Defender objective locations.
The floor map and objective locations will be displayed when they are discovered by the Attacking team.

OPERATORS PRICE DECREASE

As with every season, Operation Brutal Swarm brings a price decrease for specific Operators. Amaru and Goyo are dropping to 10,000 Renown or 240 R6 Credits, Zero is changing to 15,000 Renown or 360 R6 Credits, and Osa will now cost 20,000 Renown or 480 R6 Credits. Now is the perfect time to add Operators to your roster and test them out.

SEASONAL WEAPON SKIN

Operation Brutal Swarm arrives with rugged new additions for your weapon skin collection. Acquiring the Torrid Jungle Bundle will unlock the Weathered Partner weapon skin and attachment skin, as well as the Smelly Durian charm. The weapon skin is released at Operation Brutal Swarm’s launch and is available for purchase throughout the season. Once unlocked, it remains in your inventory indefinitely and can be applied to all available weapons.

There you have it, the full breakdown of what’s coming this season to R6. We’ll have some additional information as we get closer to launch date, so be on the look out for that, including the full patch notes for Rainbow Six Siege Y7S3. 

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Rainbow Six Siege Brutal Swarm New Operator Grim Abilities Overview and Gameplay

  by   James Lara  
10:59 am in News

Rainbow Six Siege’s new season, Brutal Swarm, is almost upon us! As always, this season introduces a brand-new operator who goes by the name of Grim (attacker). Earlier this month, MP1st was invited to get some hands-on time with the new operator, as well as check out what’s coming in the new season. To help you get a better idea of who he is, we have prepared this useful overview. Here’s a look at the Rainbow Six Siege Brutal Swarm new operator Grim abilities, as well as some gameplay!. 

Rainbow Six Siege Brutal Swarm New Operator Grim Abilities Overview and Gameplay:

Rainbow Six Siege Operator Grim Overview

About Grim

“He’s summed up perfectly by his name. His attitude, his threat, his face: GRIM.” I need someone I can trust. Instinct and experience tell me that Agent Charlie Tho “Grim” Keng Boon is that someone. Nighthaven can’t move forward if I’m concerned with watching my own back. He’ll ensure that nothing gets in the way of the mission. — Jaimini Kalimohan “Kali” Shah, CEO of Nighthaven

The team best describes him as a fantastic and aggressive intel gatherer. They wanted an attacker who was aggressive this season. 

Stats

Difficulty: 1/3 Speed: 3/3 Health: 1/3

Primary Weapons

  • 552 Commando Assault Rifle
  • SG-SQB Shotgun

Secondary Weapon

  • P229 handgun

Gadgets

  • Breach Charge – For Grim, a layer of verticality has been added as you can place the chargeon the floor and then shoot the gadget through the floor bars.
  • Claymore

Utility: Kawan Hive Launcher

A launcher that fires a canister, releasing a swarm of bee bots that reveal opponents passing through it for a limited time. The canister opens up on the floor automatically, but if you shoot it at a wall it will propel down it rather than bounce off. If it hits barb wire it will be destroyed. Players who pass by will receive a swarm of bees that follow them outside of it. Their location will be pinged three times after leaving the area.

That’s the breakdown of the newest operator joining this season! Hopefully Grim makes for an excellent addition and we cannot wait to see how players end up utilizing him this when the season launches. Oh, and if you haven’t, be sure to read up our full content preview for Rainbow Six Siege Year 7 Season 3.

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Battlefield 2042 Easter Egg Boxes Scattered in Various Maps Spotted, Awards Secret Player Card

  by   Alex Co  
August 20, 2022 5:17 pm in News

It seems that DICE has continued sneaking in Easter eggs in Battlefield games with Battlefield 2042! This time, the developers have scattered Battlefield 2042 Easter egg boxes in different areas of the game’s maps. This box has a certain marking to them, and while they do award something to players when spotted, it seems to be part of a longer Easter egg mystery.

Here’s a video of it by redditor TheSacredShrimp where you can see the marked box. Bear in mind, it doesn’t appear in the same spot all the time. 

Hi all! Attached is the video clip of the box that unlocked the background this is after the fact and that’s why I’m the video the card did not unlock. Thank you all.
byu/TheSacredShrimp inLowSodium2042

Battlefield fan and YouTuber Lossy has also posted screenshots of the box spotted in different parts of the various maps in BF2042!

If you spot it, you’ll be granted a secret player card that references “MI6” which might or might not be tied to Season 2 of the game.

Over on Twitter, reliable Battlefield dataminer temporyal found out that the internal name for this box is “Power Pickup Crate” and that it’s includes foamed interior parts (that are invisible to the players) that were used previously in Battle Pickups in past Battlefield games.

This is not a guarantee that Battle Pickups will be in Battlefield 2042, but it does have the same shape, and it could be a new content addition included in Season 2. Will the Battlefield sleuths figure out this Easter egg before Season 2 drops? We can’t say for sure, but what we do know is, DICE has announced a Battlefield 2044 “Development Update” stream for August 22, and it’ll talk about Season 2!

Once we know more about this BF2042 Easter egg box and/or Season 2, you can be sure we’ll let our readers know.

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AAA Games That Don’t Deserve or Need a Remake

  by   Farrukh Jafri  
4:20 pm in Features

A popular trend in the video game industry is of remaking games. Older classics, often with dated graphics or controls that might hinder ones experience of these games today are brought back to life through the means of remakes. Examples of remakes well done include Demon’s Souls and Shadow of The Collosus, both done by BluePoint. These remakes built these games from the ground up in a way that both veterans and newcomers alike had a fun time going through them. 

On the contrary, we have decisions such as Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part I remake. While The Last of Us will forever be an excellent title, it has already been remastered once less than 10 years ago and both the remaster and the original still look and play well today. It is true that Naughty Dog’s remake looks near flawless, but the decision has been a very controversial one and has fans divided on whether or not this was needed. In light of this, here is a list of AAA games that do not need a remake, largely due to them looking and playing well even today. 

AAA Games That Don’t Deserve or Need a Remake:

Infamous 1 and 2 

Cole Looking towards A Plane in Infamous

Sucker Punch Productions’ PS3-exclusive titles, Infamous 1 and 2 were a big part of my childhood. These games were unlike anything I had played, from the responsive controls to the unique, quick way Cole moved through the game’s open world to the bright and colorful graphics, Infamous games were what convinced me to give PlayStation a shot. 

Despite their age, these games still look and feel excellent today. Sure, they do not look like modern games, but their graphics and art direction is ageless and the controls still feel smooth. I beat both games only recently and was surprised by how well they looked and played. All in all, the original Infamous games are two games that, despite their age and popularity, do not deserve a remake (They do deserve multiple playthroughs though).

Batman: Arkhan Origins

Batman in Batman: Arkham Origins

Warner Bros. Games Montreal’s Arkham Origins never got the hype it deserved. Filling in the shoes of the Arkham series was a big job and due to mediocre reception, Arkham Origins never really kicked off. Set as a prequel, Arkham Origins discovered Batman’s earlier days as the caped crusader. Featuring combat that is rivalled by few, even today, and graphics that look stunning even in 2022, Arkham Origins is a game does not deserve a prequel at all, it never even warranted a remake. Playing this game on my PS3  recently left me awestruck over how gorgeous it manages to look even today. 

Uncharted 2 and 3

Given Naughty Dog’s remake of The Last of us, I believe there is a high chance of a complete remake of Uncharted 2 and 3. While Uncharted 1 has started to show its age, especially graphically, U2 and U3 still stand strong as games that look good and offer a smooth, responsive gameplay. I really hope Naughty Dog leaves the games as is for both not only still look and play well but are arguably some of the best action adventure games of all-time.

Gears of War 2 And 3

Epic Games’ second and third installments in the Gears of War series are arguably the strongest titles in the franchise. These cherished Xbox titles are loved enough to warrant a remake by Xbox at any time. I believe that given Xbox’s framerate boost and auto-HDR, these games still look and feel beautiful. Not only do they run well but look well enough to be enjoyed even by those who have been exposed to only the current-gen of gaming (PS5, Xbox Series X|S). My recent playthrough of the series made me realise how good Xbox is with preserving their titles and I can say with confidence that these games should not get a remake in the following 5-6 years.

Every God of War Game Before God of War 2018 

While it is true that some of the earliest God of War games look slightly dated, I believe they do not deserve a remake. The older God of War games have this charm to them, largely fueled by their excellent gameplay. Following a style similar to Devil May Cry, God of War has always had extremely fluid combat. Even the first God of War plays smooth to this day. While a remaster may do well to enhance these games, the original art style and chaotic gameplay still feels fresh today and should remain preserved. 

Metal Gear Solid 2 

Metal Gear 2 was way ahead of its time graphically when it came out, and that shows to this day. While in no way modern, the graphics of Metal Gear Solid 2 are bound to impress you when you think about when the game out, and make you realize how powerful the PS2 was back in the day. Sure, the game can use an open camera and slight improvements such as a framerate boost and a resolution boost, but I still think Metal Gear Solid 2 is a game that looks fantastic and does not deserve a remake. On the contrary, given its blending colors and many locations, I believe Metal Gear Solid 3 deserves a remake (and if the never ending rumors prove true, it might soon just get one). 

Dark Souls

The exceptional remake of Demon’s Souls (read our review of that remake right here) makes a Dark Souls remake look all the more exciting, but I as a big FromSoft fan will argue that Dark Souls does not deserve a remake. The remaster, while disappointing, should remain the way to play the game alongside the original. Dark Souls is known for its gameplay, intricate lore, and connected world. Dark Souls was enough of an upgrade over Demon’s Souls that it does not warrant a remake. The gritty atmosphere, multiple locations, and gameplay still feel excellent on the original and a remake, unless does perfectly, might take from the atmosphere of the game. All in all, I believe Dark Souls is still a very playable game that should be enjoyed in its original state.

This concludes my list of games that do not deserve a remake. To be fair, all of these games are titles I cherish. I just think that these are some beloved, relatively older titles that are still in such good state that they do not warrant a remake. Let me know what you think of my picks in the comments!

Views expressed here are that solely of the author’s and does not represent the entirety of MP1st or its staff.

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New Battlefield 2042 Survey Sent Out, Asks About Specialists, Map Rework & More – Here’s the Full Set of Questions

  by   Alex Co  
3:05 pm in News

EA has sent out yet another new Battlefield 2042 survey! This time, we have the full set of questions asked, which touches on Specialists, map reworks done, and more! Those who got it can also expect the usual questions on whether players are satisfied with BF2042 and whatnot.

Thanks to YouTuber (and MP1st friend) Flakfire, the full list of questions asked in the survey can be seen via the gallery below.

New Battlefield 2042 Survey List of Questions for August 2022:

Hopefully, the survey gets in the hands of players who actually care about making the game better. While we might not see a drastic overhaul in BF2042 regardless of the survey results, this survey could help shape future Battlefield titles.

Speaking of the future, DICE has announced that a Battlefield 2042 development update stream will air on Monday, August 22! This will feature or touch on Season 2, which should provide fans something to look forward to. 

For more on Flakfire who covers BF2042 extensively, follow him on Twitter or check his YouTube channel for some top-tier Battlefield content.

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Black Myth Wukong New Gameplay at 4K With Ray Tracing & NVIDIA DLSS Unleashed Alongside In-Game Cutscene Video

  by   Alex Co  
2:24 pm in News

Game Science has unleashed two new videos for Black Myth: Wukong today, and they are once again, a visual feast for the eyes. Courtesy of NVIDIA, the Black Myth: Wukong new gameplay runs at 4K resolution and features ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling)! 

Black Myth Wukong New Gameplay (4K, ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS):

Get an exclusive look at the first-ever 4K gameplay of Black Myth: Wukong with ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS.
Featuring collectibles, hidden elements, new combat and enemies, the latest Black Myth: Wukong gameplay takes you back into the mysterious forest.
Powered by GeForce RTX technology, explore this immersive and fantastic Chinese mythology world with ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS in the upcoming action RPG from Game Science.

The second video was released by Game Science themselves, and this features six minutes of in-game cutscene footage! It features authentic Chinese dialogue (with subtitles), and we see a lot of new faces make their debut appearance for the game.

Black Myth: Wukong, the action-adventure game developed by Game Science, reveals a new 6 minutes in-game cutscene today. All characters in this video make their first appearances.

Wise men does not fall in love, but the fool is trapped by the feelings.
But I’m still into you,
to the moon
and back.
– “I’ll try anything once.”

Unfortunately, Black Myth: Wukong still has no firm release date or platforms for now, even if the studio has been generous in giving us gameplay looks at the upcoming action game.

We’re keeping a very close eye on this one, as it seems to be shaping up to be something special. 

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Cuphead Update 1.05 Adds New Minor Features & Fixes in Patch 1.3.4

  by   Alex Co  
1:49 am in News

Studio MDHR has fired out Cuphead update 1.05 (dev version 1.3.4) and this adds quality of life features alongside various fixes to the shoot-’em-up. Read on for what’s new in the official Cuphead August 19 (August 20 for non-US peeps) patch notes.

Cuphead Update 1.05 Patch Notes | Cuphead Update 1.3.4 Patch Notes | Cuphead August 20 Patch Notes:

Hi there pals!
Just a quick update for everyone this time — we’ve now pushed live a small quality of life patch that sneaks in a few additional fixes for our Delicious Last Course expansion. Foremost among them, we’ve added in a feature that has been highly requested since the launch of DLC…the ability to swap back and forth between the new title screen and the original Cuphead title screen! This includes a change in the song that will play when you boot up the game, and is accessible from the “Visuals” section of the Options menu.We hope you have a swell time with this new update!

  • Added ability to choose between DLC and Original title screens (including their respective
    songs) in the Options menu under “Visuals” (note: certain game conditions will temporarily
    override user selection).
  • Fixed rare issue with Boatman dialogue being triggered after fast travelling.
  • Added ability to undo wishes.
  • Fixed localization issues.
  • Fixed minor animation issues.
  • Fixed minor audio issues.
Source: Steam
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Roccat Kone XP Air Gaming Mouse Review – Houston, We Have Lift Off

  by   James Lara  
August 19, 2022 7:20 pm in News

Earlier this year Roccat released the Roccat Kone XP, a wired gaming mouse that built on the legacy of their spectacular Kone line. We had the opportunity to go hands-on with it, and while it’s an incredible gaming mouse, it did have a shortcoming, that being only available as a wired mouse. Well, here we are, some odd months later and the company is back with its new Kone XP Air, the wireless variant of the previous iteration. Is this the gaming mouse you had hoped and dreamt about? Find out in our Roccat Kone XP Air review!

Major Tom to Ground Control

I’ve said it before, and I am saying it again — Roccat is a company that understands exactly what PC gamers want. Using their products for a few years now, I find it really hard to be disappointed by any of their offerings, and what little complaints I have had, they always come back with a newer, better product that seemingly feels “perfect.” Yet to my astonishment, they’re still capable of wowing me, by proving that there is still much room for evolution when it comes to their peripherals.

That’s where I find myself with my sample unit of the Roccat Kone XP Air. The wireless variant of our previously reviewed Roccat Kone XP.

From a design perspective, the mouse itself is indistinguishable from its wired counterpart. It has 15 total buttons, all programmable to meet the needs of RTS, MMO, RPGs, and yes, even FPS lovers out there. Seven on the left, eight on top, all appropriately placed on a shell designed for the utmost comfort. It really does feel great, and especially for those looking for a mouse that can also be geared towards productivity. The ergonomic design makes long hours of editing feel more of a breeze, and for you video editors, you’ll find mapping the additional buttons to specific shortcuts to be a game changer. Roccat’s “Easy Shift” functionality is also baked into the Kone XP Air, offering additional functions per available buttons. 

The scroll wheel itself also has a tilt left and right button for those interested in adding more wheel functionality. That might seem odd to some, but I can tell you I’ve used it in titles like Flight Simulator to map my left and right rolls, and even in some racing games to control the camera without having to alter my driving controls. 

On the underside there are some heat-treated pure PTFE glides that provide smoothness when moving the mouse around. And like the Roccat Burst Pro, the Kone XP line also adds a round washer-like glider near the sensor. It’s to help keep it clean, as well as adds more smoothness to the overall movement. 

Generally speaking, the Kone XP Air is a large gaming mouse. It’s on the heavy side, clocking in at 99g, 4g lighter than its wired counterpart. Of course being wireless does give it less drag, but if you’re looking for a mouse that is in the lighter weight division, Roccat (and other brands) do offer excellent alternatives. Still, the ergonomic design really helps distract from the weight, and I found it to be perfectly fine in most of my gaming and work sessions. 

The shelling also comes in two different colors, those being black and white. Both designs have full RGB lighting that truly shine through their transparent shell. Roccat users should be familiar with the Swarm software, which has now been updated to support the Kone XP Air. You’ll be able to use this software to unlock the full potential of the Kone XP Air, which allows you to adjust the RGB lighting and each of the programmable buttons. It’s easy to use, though specifically for the Kone XP Air, I do have one issue which I’ll discuss shortly.

Now looking at the pricing of the Kone XP Air, you may notice that compared to past offerings, the wireless version is significantly pricier this time around. In fact, it’s nearly double the original asking price of the Kone XP (wired, $89.99) coming in at $169.99. Yeah, a pricey one, and if not, the most expensive mouse offered from Roccat yet. But there is a reason. This mouse is a celebration of 15 years of hard research, so it has to feel a bit special. So rather than just include a mouse and a charging cable in the box, there is now a dedicated rapid charging dock, and my god is it a gorgeous one. 

It really does look like it could be some sort of launch pad for a spaceship, and the added RGB lighting on the bottom makes it pop in the best possible way. It looks fantastic, and surprisingly some additional thought was put into it. The Kone XP Air mouse slides right onto the base with ease, with it connecting to your PC via USB-C. Pretty standard stuff, but the base also includes an additional USB port right in front. One issue I’ve had with wireless gaming mice is that they run off a USB dongle as well as needing another USB port for the charging cable itself. The dock eliminates the need to have to waste one other port as you can plug the dongle right into it. 

It’s a great design, but it does have one oversight — that being the lack of an additional USB-C cable. Sure you probably have dozens laying around like I do, but there’s a good chance it doesn’t fit on the mouse as the port is enclosed by its shell. That means you need the exact size of cable to be able to slot it in and make it a hardwire connection. That hardwire connection is a requirement whenever it comes to updating software for the dongle and mouse And for someone who may be huge on cable management, you’ll probably end up sticking the base a bit away from you to hide the cables. That can be a bit of a hassle for some, unplugging the base, connecting the mouse, updating it, then plugging the base back in. That’s where a second supplied USB-C cable could have come in handy and avoid messing around with your specific setup. It’s not the end of the world of course, but an extra USB-C would have been nice to have included.

Cruising at the Speed of Light

Despite that last bit, the Kone XP Air is easily one of the best designed gaming mice that I have ever seen. It radiates in absolute beauty. Based on looks alone, this is easily my favorite gaming mice that I have ever owned. I love this mouse. But we all know that looks aren’t everything, and in the case of the Kone XP Air, it impresses on all fronts. 

Equipped with the Owl Eye sensor (19K DPi) and the latest in Titan Optical switch technology, the Kone XP Air is a super fast gaming mice that provides that competitive edge that you so utterly deserve. The Titan Optical switches are a huge game changer, not just in performance, but in providing users with a longer lasting mouse. In fact, the Kone XP Air is rated 100-million clicks — a full lifetime! I’ll probably never get to see the wear of it, and even after two years my Burst Pro is still running flawlessly. So if you’re looking for reliability, you found it. 

As for my performances during gaming, I noticed nearly no latency whatsoever in games like Warzone, Battlefield, Final Fantasy 14, and so many other titles that require quick reaction. Honestly this is almost as perfect as it gets without being hardwired. 

As for the charge itself, Roccat promises up to 100 hours off a single full charge, with 10 minutes of rapid charging giving you five hours. In our three weeks of testing, I found that I was charging the mouse every 10 to 12 days based off of roughly four to eight hours of use each day. So that claim is pretty spot on as far as we can tell, though you’ll likely find that the RGB lighting on the dock serve as a great reminder that it’s time to charge.

Verdict

Honestly, this might just be the best gaming mouse I have ever used. Everything about it feels perfect, from its ergonomic shape, to the lighting fast response and satisfying clicks. It’s hard not to recommend this to anyone, especially those looking for a worthy successor to their current Kone mice.

However, that hefty $179.99 price tag is definitely not doing it any favor. While I absolutely adore the charging dock that comes, I can understand that there are some out there who would rather buy the mouse alone. Still, I stand by my statement that is the best gaming mouse I’ve had. So much so, that I’m willing to say that its earned my stamp of approval for best gaming mouse of 2022.

Pros:

  • Beautiful design for both the Kone XP Air and Kone XP Air Base.
  • 15 programmable buttons – Large room for customization to meet the needs of any genre of gaming out there.
  • Comfortable
  • Titan Switch and Optical sensor provide spectacular performance.   

Cons:

  • Packaging lacks an additional USB-C
  • Lack of buying options – PC gamers love having the options to by things by themselves, and the Kone XP Air is no exception. At $169.99, it’s a steep asking price for some who may just prefer buying the mice and dongle alone and use a cable to charge instead. 

Roccat Kone XP Air was provided by the publisher for review purposes. You can read SP1st and MP1st’s review and scoring policy right here.

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits Next Update Out on Sept. 27, Here’s What to Expect From the Anniversary Update

  by   Alex Co  
6:49 pm in News

Ember Lab’s adventure game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is about to hit its one year anniversary this September 27, and the studio has quite a load of free content heading out to players! The Kena: Bridge of Spirits next update features New Game+, new outfits, features and more!

Kena: Bridge of Spirits Next Update – Anniversary Update Overview:

Here’s the tl;dr version of what’s incoming:

  • New Game+
  • New enemy types and added boss phases
  • Charmstones
  • Spirit Guide Trials
  • New outfits (Deluxe Edition owners get an exclusive outfit all their own)

Read more on the new features and content being added below.

New Game+  — the mode will feature:

  • Combat adjustments (redesigned and more challenging)
  • New enemy types unique to New Game+
  • “Many” bosses have some additional phases

Charmstones are being added with the September 27 update:

Individually equipable – these unique collectibles each provide different adjustments to Kena’s stats and abilities. Some Charmstones contain a benefit and a drawback, encouraging players to strategize about how they want to take on certain enemies and challenges. Rare Cursed Charmstones are aimed at players who want a serious challenge by attacking the game with reduced abilities. Players will find most Charmstones hidden around Kena’s world, with a few connected to another big addition: Spirit Guide Trials.

Spirit Guide Trials:

New Game Mode accessed from the Mask Shrine. It will fall into three different categories: Obstacle Courses, Wave Defenses, and Boss Reflects.

Each Trial can be played as many times as players want, and they include various objectives to complete within that particular Trial. 

In the Obstacle Courses for example, players focus on Kena’s primary abilities: the Bow, Bomb, and Dash as they navigate through courses designed to test their accuracy, timing, and platforming. 

Wave Defenses pit players against multiple rounds of increasingly difficult enemies. They must think strategically while pacing themselves through multiple waves of unique scenarios with limited chances to heal. We’ve prepared some pretty exciting and hair-raising enemy combinations here, so be prepared.

Boss Reflects allow players to revisit their favorite boss fights and perfect their tactics. While we love the excitement of all of our smaller combat encounters, we’re particularly fond of a good bossfight. We wanted to make sure players had the opportunity to retry these exciting events to their hearts’ content within one playthrough, experiment with new approaches, and become true masters.

Outfits:

New outfits are rewarded by completing Trials. These new clothing options are inspired by the characters Kena meets in her journey. Succeeding at bonus objectives within each Trial can unlock color variations of each outfit, as well as unique Charmstones.

That’s about it. Once the patch is out, you can bet we’ll let our readers know ASAP! You can read our review of Kean right here to see what we thought of when it was released.

Source: PlayStation Blog

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Halo Infinite Matchmaking Updates Dropping This August; Will Introduce Ranked Doubles and CSR Changes

  by   Aaron Nashar  
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343 Industries has just revealed the latest Halo Infinite matchmaking updates that are set to release this month. The new updates will include the release of both ranked and social Doubles playlists, as well as changes to the game’s MMR and CSR systems. 

The Halo Infinite matchmaking updates for the month of August will update how the game determines skill (MMR). This will improve the accuracy of where players are ranked and the accuracy of CSR ranks. CSR ranks of all players will also be reset to help accommodate the new changes.

The update will also finally bring the long-awaited Ranked Doubles and Team Doubles playlist that will introduce 2v2 slayer to the game. Last Spartan Standing will also be a rotating playlist from now on, meaning that it will not always be available for players.

Here’s a quick summary of the timeline for the matchmaking updates:

  • Friday, Aug 19 – Ranked experiment begins (should have minimal player-facing impact)
  • Monday, Aug 22 @ 11am – Fireteam CSR Limit applies to Open Crossplay
  • Tuesday, Aug 23 @ 10am PT – CSR rank reset occurs and Ranked maintenance begins, taking Ranked Arena offline for ~3hrs
  • Tuesday, Aug 23 @ 10am PT – Team Doubles (social) goes live
  • Tuesday, Aug 23 @ 11am PT – Last Spartan Standing comes down
  • Tuesday, Aug 23 @ 1pm PT – Ranked Arena, Ranked Doubles, Team Doubles come online

The new Halo Infinite matchmaking updates are set to go live on August 23. The game is now available for free download on Xbox consoles and PC.

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Dad Creates Apex Legends Board Game for His Son, and It’s Amazingly Well Done

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
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Have you ever wanted to play Apex Legends as a board game? Regardless if you thought of it or not, someone just pulled it off! A redditor shared details about an Apex Legends board game that he created for his son, and the whole idea behind the game is pretty sick!

Reddit user dartwaider is the creator of the homemade Apex Legends board game, he shared pictures and details on how the game works.

The board game works with players choosing a landing place on the map where they can find various stuff non-lethal and lethal stuff. The items include healing items, weapons, ammo, and more that can be used against other players or the game itself. Players agree on a maximum level for the game before it starts and levels are increased by defeating enemies. Naturally, the person who reached the max level first, and manages to find a way out of the map wins. 

There are other certain events in the board games that may help players, or make it even harder for them such as the risk of falling into the traps of the game itself and meeting with several virtual enemies of the game. Here are all the images shared to help understand the game better:

Another mechanic implemented in the game is the use of time, where each searched box, reloading weapon, etc. have different times. They can be improved with your level or the type of weapon you use. 

The original game is in a different language, but the user has used Google Translate to explain how the game works in English. You can find the full post on Reddit here.

As for the actual game, Respawn has recently launched the game’s newest season called “Hunted,” which you can read about here.

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Evil Dead: The Game New Demon Class “Plaguebringer” Releasing This September

  by   Aaron Nashar  
4:13 pm in News

Saber Interactive has officially revealed the Evil Dead: The Game new Demon Class “Plaguebringer” is coming this September for free alongside Mia Allen.

The Evil Dead: The Game new Demon Class “Plaguebringer” will be the fourth Demon Class in the game so far. It is based on Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness 1992 movie, and it looks like the class will be led by the movie’s possessed witch.

Evil Dead is also soon to welcome Mia Allen to the game this September. The character was originally introduced in the Evil Dead 2013 movie as the younger half-sister of David Allen and a childhood friend of Olivia and Eric. It remains to be seen if Mia will retain the same backstory when she arrives in the game.

Here is a brief description of the game according to its Epic Games Store page:

Step into the shoes of Ash Williams or his friends from the iconic Evil Dead franchise and work together in a game loaded with over-the-top co-op and PVP multiplayer action! Play as a team of four survivors, exploring, looting, managing your fear, and finding key items to seal the breach between worlds in a game inspired by all three original Evil Dead films as well as the STARZ original Ash vs Evil Dead television series.

Evil Dead: The Game is now available for purchase on consoles and PC. It will also be available on the Nintendo Switch soon. Feel free to check out our review of the game if you’re unsure whether to get it or not.

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Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Upcoming Update 14 Announced for August 23, Here’s What’s Included

  by   Aaron Nashar  
3:08 pm in News

505 Games has just announced the new Bloodstained Ritual of the Night upcoming update 14 details. The update will introduce a new boss area with a new prize for those who succeed in defeating the Guardian Dragon.

Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Upcoming Update 14 Overview:

The new boss area is inspired by the 2012 award-winning game, thegamecompany’s Journey. The new area will be known as The Tunnel and will have a similar level design to Journey but with a Bloodstained twist of its own. 

The Tunnel will require much exploration and navigation abilities. Once the players make their way through this maze, their battle with the Guardian Dragon will commence. If and when players defeat this new boss, they can expect to be rewarded with a special equipable item that is also inspired by the Journey 2012 game.

This Bloodstained Ritual of the Night upcoming update 14 also includes the following bug fixes and changes:

  • New playable Area for Miriam to explore based on Journey, thatgamecompany’s critically acclaimed game, with a unique boss fight and new item for Miriam to equip
  • Fixed an issue with save and warp rooms randomizing when option was set to unchanged in Randomizer
  • Fixed an issue with a timestamp error on Nintendo Switch version
  • Fixed an issue where commands displayed is not updated for the custom controller configuration.
  • General bug fixing

Bloodstained Ritual of the Night upcoming update 14 is coming out on August 23, and once the patch is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know. If you haven’t played Ritual of the Night yet, go read our review here where we state, “Ritual of the Night offers non-stop action, an in-depth crafting system that will have you exploring the castle deeper and deeper to know more, and of course, that old familiar Metroidvania hook is still there. All in all, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is one ritual you wouldn’t want to miss”

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Rainbow Six Siege New Operation “Brutal Swarm” Announced With New Trailer

  by   Aaron Nashar  
2:32 pm in News

Ubisoft has just revealed the Rainbow Six Siege new operation Brutal Swarm in a new trailer. The trailer reveals the new Attacker coming to the game, Grim, who was raised in a survivalist household in Jurong, Singapore.

Operation BRUTAL SWARM clears the way for our new Singaporean Attacker. Raised in a survivalist household in Jurong, Singapore, GRIM joins NIGHTHAVEN with one goal – to get the job done. Check out the full reveal on 21st August.

The new trailer doesn’t reveal much about the new operation, but it does promise a full reveal on August 21, from which players can expect to really know what to expect from the new event. 

Grim on the other hand is described to be a new attacker who joins Nighthaven with one goal only, and that is to get the job done. While it is not yet confirmed, the trailer does give us a glimpse of him using a swarm of bug-like drones to kill his victims.

Players can expect a release date for the Rainbow Six Siege New Operation Brutal Swarm during the full reveal that will take place on August 21 at the Six Berlin Major tournament and will be streamed live on the game’s official Twitch channel.

Rainbow Six Siege is now available for purchase on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, PS4, PS5, and Google Stadia.

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A Plague Tale Requiem Has Officially Gone Gold Two Months Ahead of Its Release Date

  by   Aaron Nashar  
1:54 pm in News

Asobo Studio has just announced their upcoming game, A Plague Tale: Requiem, has officially gone gold. The announcement reveals the game is in fact on track to release in just two months on October 18, 2022.

The month of October is ripe with highly anticipated games. This includes WB Games Montreal’s Gotham Knights which has just recently gone gold as well. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is also releasing in October, and its campaign is set to release a week early for all those who pre-order the game digitally.

Here is a brief description of the game according to its Steam page:

After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo’s curse.

But, when Hugo’s powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is coming out on October 18 for the Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC. The game is available for pre-order now on the game’s official website and is also coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one.

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New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards and Map This Week August 19, 2022

  by   Alex Co  
1:05 pm in News

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 August 19, 2022 edition!

New Destiny 2 Trials of Osiris Rewards This Week August 19, 2022:

Trials of Osiris Map

Crossroads

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: Reed’s Regret (Adept)

Reputation System, Trials Engrams, and Adept Farming

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

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

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

Passages

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

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Destiny 2 Xur Location Today August 19, 2022 (And What Xur Is Selling)

  by   Alex Co  
1:03 pm in News

It’s Friday and for Destiny 2 players, this means Xur is back to sell his wares!  If you’re asking what Xur is selling in Destiny 2 this week and where he’s holed up, we’re here to help! The MP1st Destiny 2 Xur location today August 19, 2022 post is live, and you can check out Xur’s list of items this week in one handy list below.

Destiny 2 Xur Location Today August 19, 2022 (And What Xur Is Selling):

Xûr, Agent of the Nine

A peddler of strange curios, Xûr’s motives are not his own. He bows to his distant masters, the Nine.

Location

Nessus, Watcher’s Grave

Exotic Weapons

Name Type Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
Crimson Kinetic Hand Cannon  
Hawkmoon Kinetic Hand Cannon Fluted Barrel Hip-Fire Grip Textured Grip  
Dead Man’s Tale Kinetic Scout Rifle Hammer-Forged Rifling Flared Magwell Vorpal Weapon Short-Action Stock

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Exotic Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Gemini Jester Hunter Leg Armor 14 2 16 9 10 12 63 23 Legendary Shards
Eternal Warrior Titan Helmet 22 12 2 10 21 2 69 23 Legendary Shards
Crown of Tempests Warlock Helmet 13 9 7 12 9 8 58 23 Legendary Shards

Exotic Ciphers

Name Description
Xenology Complete Vanguard playlist activities, or win matches in Crucible or Gambit. Extra progress is awarded for more challenging activities and for succeeding with clanmates.

Engrams

Name Description Cost
Exotic Engram An engram with a predestined outcome. Contains a new Exotic if any of the possible rewards remain to be collected. Preview contents for possible rewards. 97 Legendary Shards

Legendary Weapons

Name Type Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4
The Last Dance Energy Sidearm QuickDot SAS // Control SAS // Shortspec SAS Appended Mag // Light Mag Outlaw Rangefinder
Honor’s Edge Heavy Sword Enduring Blade // Honed Edge Burst Guard // Swordmaster’s Guard Relentless Strikes Flash Counter
Whispering Slab Kinetic Combat Bow Tactile String // Elastic String Carbon Arrow Shaft // Compact Arrow Shaft Hip-Fire Grip Unrelenting
Nature of the Beast Energy Hand Cannon SteadyHand HCS // HitMark HCS Steady Rounds // Flared Magwell Hip-Fire Grip Vorpal Weapon
First In, Last Out Energy Shotgun Corkscrew Rifling // Fluted Barrel Tactical Mag // Steady Rounds Slideshot Eye of the Storm
The Keening Energy Sidearm Extended Barrel // Fluted Barrel Appended Mag // Flared Magwell Killing Wind Dragonfly // Snapshot Sights
Sorrow’s Verse Energy Auto Rifle Fluted Barrel // Full Bore Appended Mag // Extended Mag Surplus Demolitionist // Harmony

Note: Fixed perks on weapons are not displayed

Legendary Armor

Name Type MOB RES REC DIS INT STR Total Cost
Wild Hunt Gauntlets Titan Gauntlets 2 22 10 6 14 12 66 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Plate Titan Chest Armor 7 9 15 2 20 7 60 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Mark Titan Mark 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Helm Titan Helmet 7 10 15 9 12 9 62 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Greaves Titan Leg Armor 2 16 12 10 12 11 63 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Gloves Warlock Gauntlets 2 2 22 9 10 13 58 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Vestment Warlock Chest Armor 10 6 14 17 6 6 59 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Bond Warlock Bond 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Hood Warlock Helmet 6 24 2 10 12 10 64 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Boots Warlock Leg Armor 22 2 10 14 13 2 63 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Grasps Hunter Gauntlets 22 2 2 20 7 2 55 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Vest Hunter Chest Armor 2 17 10 15 14 2 60 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Cloak Hunter Cloak 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Mask Hunter Helmet 22 2 2 9 22 2 59 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer
Wild Hunt Strides Hunter Leg Armor 6 13 10 14 9 7 59 50 Legendary Shards & 1000 Glimmer

What’s a Xûr?

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

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

When does Xûr visit?

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

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Fallout 76 Next Major Update “Expeditions: The Pitt” Comes Out September 13; Perks, Rewards, and More Details Revealed

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
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Announced at QuakeCon, the Fallout 76 next major update, “Expeditions: The Pitt” is launching on September 13 for all players. The upcoming expansion will allow players to leave Appalachia for the first time ever and revisit Fallout 3’s fan-loved location, The Pitt.

Fallout 76 Next Major Update: The Pitt Details:

The description for the upcoming update reads:

For the first time since Fallout 3, players are invited to journey back to post-war Pittsburgh. Radiation and destruction have warped the once-great industrial city, with citizens mutating into vicious Trogs and a power struggle emerging between the blue-collar Union faction and the Fanatics, a power-hungry band of Raiders. Build an alliance with the Union and learn their background, earning new weapons and armor as you build a reputation with the Raider-besieged faction. You may want some extra hands (and firepower) on your journey, so gather some friends and gear up – it’s almost time for an Expedition!

Expeditions are large repeatable missions in The Pitt that can be completed solo or with up to four players. Anyone can sign up for Expeditions and the mission will scale to your team’s overall player level. However, you should still come prepared and ready to ensure the best survival rate in The Pitt. Complete Expedition missions to earn experience, loot, and Stamps. Stamps are a new currency that can be exchanged for powerful and rare Expedition-based rewards. 

The Pitt will feature two editions; the Standard Edition will be free for all players, but The Pitt Recruitment Edition Bundle is paid. The Recruitment Edition Bundle includes the Pittsburgh Neighbourhood C.A.M.P. Kit, Fanatic Paint for the 10mm SMG, Trog Plushie, Fanatic Power Armor Paint, and a Fusion Core Recharger.

Fallout 76 Next Major Expansion

Fallout 76 Expeditions: The Pitt was revealed at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase earlier this year, and you can watch the Story Trailer for the expansion here. Expeditions: The Pitt will be a free expansion for players who own Fallout 76 across all platforms.

Once the title update is out, we’ll be sure to let our readers know!

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Battlefield 2042 Development Update for Season 2 Set for August 22

  by   Alex Co  
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While DICE hasn’t said exactly when we’ll see Battlefield 2042 Season 2 become available, the studio did mention earlier this month that we’ll hear more about the game’s second season sometime this month. Today, DICE announced that a Battlefield 2042 development update is set for August 22!

The announcement was made over on the official Battlefield Twitter account where it linked to the official YouTube channel of the shooter!

The video description confirms that this is for Season 2 as well:

Tune into our upcoming Development Update on August 22 @ 17:00 CEST @ 8:00 PDT to hear the latest game updates coming to Battlefield 2042 in Season 2.
For those looking forward to Season 2, best to set your alarm for August 22 at 8 am PDT/11 am EDT/11 pm HKT. Hopefully, we’ll see a proper blowout regarding the Specialists, new map and changes incoming to BF042’s second season.
 
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