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PUBG Down for Scheduled Maintenance on Consoles and Patch 19.1 Roll Out This August 18

  by   Alex Co  
August 17, 2022 11:59 pm in News

PUBG Corp. has triggered PUBG down on the game’s servers for consoles, and this is for planned maintenance this August 18! During this time, players will be unable to connect, and will see patch 19.1 deployed on their respective platforms.

PUBG Down Server Status and Updates for August 18:

Here’s the announcement from the devs:

Scheduled Maintenance Start Times: 9 pm PDT/12 am ET/12 pm HKT/6 am CEST

Duration: 8 hours

If there are any changes to the maintenance period, we’ll update this post, so if the servers still aren’t up after eight hours, check back here. As for patch 19.1, you can check out the official list of changes here given the title update for PC and consoles are the same.

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Marvel’s Avengers Jane Foster MCU Outfit Flies Out Tomorrow

  by   Aaron Nashar  
8:05 pm in News

In a recent tweet, Square Enix has officially revealed the new Marvel’s Avengers Jane Foster MCU Outfit from the Thor: Love and Thunder film. The new skin will be available in the game’s marketplace as soon as tomorrow. 

The new Marvel’s Avengers Jane Foster MCU Outfit will replicate the Natalie Portman Mighty Thor outfit which was pivotal in the latest Thor: Love and Thunder MCU film. The film was directed by academy-award winner Taika Waititi, and has so far made over $700 Million at the global box office.

Here is a brief excerpt from our Marvel’s Avengers review, which gave the game an adequate 8/10 score:-

Marvel’s Avengers is a tale of two halves. While the campaign is a satisfying romp, the endgame and repetitive nature of activities (and enemies) means that the endgame loop is a bit dry for the time being. Still, given that we’re getting a new character soon, and with both Hawkeye and Spider-Man (the latter exclusively for PlayStation gamers) entering the roster soon, there’s a lot to look forward to in terms of content.

Marvel’s Avengers is now available for purchase on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. The game is also available for download for all Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

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Planet of Lana Is Coming to Xbox Game Pass; Delayed to Spring 2023

  by   Aaron Nashar  
7:45 pm in News

Developer Wishfully has just announced their newest title Planet of Lana is officially delayed to Spring 2023. Alongside the disappointing news, the developer also revealed the game is coming to Game Pass, on day one.

Planet of Lana was first announced at E3 2021 and was targeting a 2022 launch window. However, the studio has deemed it necessary to delay the game in order to ensure a sustainable workload for the developers and asks the fans for more patience as they polish the game.

The game is also now coming to the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, for both Xbox consoles and PCs. This came as a surprise announcement that somewhat softens the blow of the delay.

Xbox Game Pass then replied to the announcement, seemingly celebrating the news, saying “more like planet of… MY EMOTIONS.”

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

A planet that used to be a place of undisturbed balance between human, nature, and animal has now become something else entirely.

The disharmony that had been in the making for hundreds of years has finally arrived in the form of a faceless army. But this is not a story about war. This is a story about a vibrant, beautiful planet –and the journey to keep it that way.

Planet of Lana is coming to Xbox consoles and PC in Spring 2023.

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MultiVersus Glitches, Combos Issues Explained by Player First, Promises Better Communications

  by   Aaron Nashar  
7:36 pm in News

Tony Huynh, the co-founder of Player First Games, took to Twitter to explain exactly why MultiVersus players have been facing a wide variety of glitches in-game after the Season 1 patch, and how the studio is working to fix those issues

The weird MultiVersus glitches varied from Wonder Woman hurting herself, to players experiencing wildly long combo loops, and numerous issues with cooldown returns. Huynh went on to explain that these MultiVersus glitches were mainly caused due to work-in-progress work by the developers making its way into the public build of the game by accident.

He also explains that the studio has been working on an anti-infinite system. This would prevent long infinite combos in-game but still allows players to feel rewarded for landing long combo strings. However, this system is still in development and not yet ready for deployment.

Here is everything explained directly from Huynh via his Twitter account (for an easier read  we’ve compiled his chained tweets into text):

We wanted to explain some of what happened yesterday. Some of our work-in-progress work slipped into the build causing a lot of issues. Some of our global hurt/hit box changes got pulled in accidentally as well as in-progress ammo cooldown system. This caused the Wonder Woman hurting herself issue and numerous issues with cooldown returns.

Also, as some of you may have noticed, certain very long combo loops aren’t operating the same as they used to.
We’ve been working on an anti-infinite system, which was designed to prevent exceedingly long infinite combos across the board. This system is not ready, and needs more tuning. A server side fix is coming to disable it as part of patch 2. In a future patch, once this system is in better shape, we plan to revisit and seek input from our players.

The goal is to only affect exceedingly long infinites and to mitigate possible future game breaking bugs. Normal combo routes and team combos should be unaffected.
We want players to feel rewarded for landing long combo strings (Both with damage and the ability to convert into a knockout!), but we want every player to feel as though they have agency while playing, and to remove true 0 – death situations.

We’ve had a lot of learnings over the last few days. We failed to communicate this system. Moving forward we will continue to evaluate, talk to our players, and adjust the system as needed.
As always, we value your feedback.

Once the next slate of changes are announced for the brawler, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

MultiVersus was released on July 19, 2022, and it is now available for free download on the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam.
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New Tales of the Borderlands Release Date Set for October 21, Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
6:55 pm in News

Gearbox’s sequel to 2014’s Tales from the Borderlands game titled “New Tales from the Borderlands” has received a release date of October 21, 2022 according to a listing on Amazon. The listing was spotted first by Wario64 on Twitter, and reveals the Deluxe Edition for the game.

Here’s a short overview of the game, via Amazon:

Take a stand against ruthless corporate overlords in this narrative-driven adventure! Within the perpetually war-torn metropolis of Promethea, you’ll control Anu, Octavio, and Fran on the worst day of their lives. Help these three lovable losers as they endeavor to change the world (and maybe even save it)! Face down a planetary invasion, vicious vault monster, and cold-hearted capitalist in this cinematic thrill ride where what happens next is up to you! Meet a motley cast full of misfits, assassin bots, and talking guns in this race to the top! It’s time to fight back against exploitation and corporate greed. It’s time to make Mayhem your business.

This lines up with what Gearbox announced earlier this year that the sequel is coming sometime in 2022. Not much else about the game has been revealed, but the pre-order bonuses are present in the listing:

  • Pre-order to get the Adventure Capital Pack , featuring cosmetics for Anu, Octavio, and Fran, 10,000 in-game currency and an in-game FL4K Vaultlander collectible!
  • Decide the fates of altruistic scientist Anu, her ambitious, “streetwise” brother Octavio, and the fierce, frogurt-slinging Fran. With nothing left to lose and everything to gain, you’ll claw and con your way through this thrilling five-part story!
  • The Borderlands aren’t just home to Vault Hunters, psychos, and weapons-corp CEOs—they’re full of downtrodden, intrepid civilians just trying to get by. With a host of returning and fresh faces, this unforgettable tale is sure to delight fans new and old.
  • The decisions you make determine how your story ends in unexpected ways. Whether it’s Anu’s vision of a universe that markets more than weapons, Octavio’s dreams of fame and fortune, or Fran’s frosty plot for revenge—their success or failure depends on you.

New Tales from the Borderlands is listed for $49.99 and will be launching for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

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The Division 2 TU16 Phase 1 PTS Patch Notes Revealed

  by   Alex Co  
6:14 pm in News

With Massive Entertainment confirming that Season 10 (Title Update 16) is hitting next month, the studio is launching the PTS (Private Test Server) of TU16 Phase 1 this Friday, August 19 for PC gamers! For those that won’t be able to take part in it, don’t fret, as The Division 2 TU16 Phase 1 PTS patch notes have been revealed!

While what’s being changed in the PTS doesn’t necessarily mean what we’ll get in the final version, the broad strokes of changes should be the same. It’s also a good understanding of where the devs are going with certain changes and whatnot as well. 

The Division 2 TU16 Phase 1 PTS Patch Notes:

PRELOAD AVAILABLE:
Thursday, August 18th – 18:00 CEST

Goes live Friday 19th of August. (Exact timings to follow)

PATCH SIZE:

  • Size without PTS build on Connect: ~85gb 
  • Size if PTS build already is on Connect ~ 6.07GB

COUNTDOWN:

New Difficulties

Normal – can be completed solo
Hard – designed for groups of 8 casual players
Challenging – current difficulty available at release, designed for a group of 8 matchmade players. Can be completed by a team of 2–4 hardcore players
Heroic – best for 4–8 hardcore players

New Countermeasures

Skill Suppression – Once the enemy is dead, an EMP will be deployed (Disruption Effect) that can affect Agents and their skills in 15 meters* radius.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies no longer deploy an EMP after they die. Players reduce a +25% preliminary Skill Cooldown if they kill an enemy within 15 meters radius. 

Explosive Resistance – Enemies gain +100% Explosive Resistance.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies no longer have extra Explosive Resistance. Agents gain +25% Explosive Damage.

Reload Speed – Agents’ total Speed Weapon Reload decreased to 75%.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Agents no longer have total Speed Weapon Reload decreased to 75%. Agents gain +25% Speed Weapon Reload.

Armor Protection – Enemies receive +25% of incoming Armor Repairs.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies no longer get extra Armor Repairs. Agents gain +25% for incoming Armor Repairs.

Hostile Skill Damage Resistance – Enemies gain +50% Skill Damage Resistance.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies no longer have extra Skill Damage Resistance. Enemies Skill Damage Resistance is reduced by 25%.

Agents Hazard Resistance – Agents Hazard Resistance is reduced by 25%.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Agents Hazard Resistance is no longer reduced by 25%. Enemies Hazard Resistance is reduced by 25%.

Headshot Resistance – Enemies Headshot Resistance is increased by 25%.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies Headshot Resistance is no longer increased. Agents gain +25% Headshot Damage.

Critical Resistance – Enemies reduce incoming Critical Chance by 25%.

  • Deactivation Benefit: Enemies no longer reduce incoming Critical Chance by 25%. Agents gain +25% Critical Chance.

* A value is subject to change. 

Other changesTo prevent the players from being kicked out of the group by the Group Leader before and during the extraction, the feature is now disabled. 

NEW GEAR 

Arcabuz Brazos – Gear Brand Set

  • 1 Piece equipped gives +10% Skill Haste
  • 2 Pieces equipped give 1 Skill Tier
  • 3 Pieces equipped give 20% Ammo Capacity

Umbra Initiative – Gear Set:

  • 2 Pieces equipped give +15% Critical Chance
  • 3 Pieces equipped give +30% Reload Speed
  • 4 Pieces equipped give access to two unique talents based on player positioning From the Shadows and Into the Light
    • From the shadows – While in cover, gain 10 Stacks per second up to 50. Each stack will give 1% Critical damage increase and 0.5% RPM. Buff does not apply while shooting from cover. While out of cover you lose 4 stacks per second at normal speed and 2 stack per second if running.
    • Into the light – While out of cover and in combat, gain 10 Stacks per second up to 50. Each stack will give 0.5% Armor regen when it is consumed. Stacks consume, 10 stacks per second, only in cover.
  • Chest and Backpack Bonuses:
    • Chest : Increases stack from 50 to 100 and gain 20 stacks per second for From Shadows
    • Backpack: Increases stack from 50 to 100 and gain 20 stacks per second for into the light. Consumes 20 stacks per second while in cover.

NEW WEAPONS & TALENTS

Exotic Weapons

Doctor Home –Exotic variation of the M1A QCB Rifle.

  • Talent Doctor Home: Shooting an enemy with Doctor Home applies a mark. When killed, marked target drops a 15% Armor repair kit. The kit doesn’t give bonus armor. Only the weapon owner can see the Armor repair kit. Once the player picks the armor kit, all party members receive the heal.

Bloody Knuckles – Exotic Gloves.

  • Talent Over the top: Throwing a grenade or striking an enemy with a melee attack activates the Seeing Red buff. Seeing Red grants +25% weapon damage and +100% melee damage. Seeing Red lasts 20 seconds and has a 60 second cooldown. While in cooldown, striking an enemy with a melee attack or hitting an enemy with the effect of a grenade will complete the cooldown instantly.

Busy Little Bee – Exotic pistol inspired by Lightning Rod.

  • Talent Busy Little Bee: Each shot to a different target increases weapon damage if player keeps shooting at different targets: each shot increases 10% to a maximum of 200%. Players have 5 seconds to shoot between each target until they lose the stacks and must do it again.
  • When the time is over or the player shoots the same target, they will gain an extra 5% damage for each stack they were able to get on the next shot. The stacks will remain even if the user changes weapons.

Named Weapons

Lefty – ACS-12 shotgun

  • Talent Perfect Sledgehammer: Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks take 40% more damage to armor and -10% movement speed.

Stage Left – SOCOM MIA 

  • Talent Perfect Sledgehammer: Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks take 40% more damage to armor and -10% movement speed.

Talents

Sledgehammer

  • Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks will take 30% more damage to armor and have a – 5% movement speed. Mark disappears after 10 seconds.

Perfect Sledgehammer

  • Dealing damage with a grenade applies a mark on target. Targets with marks take 40% more damage to armor and -10% movement speed.

STRONGHOLDS

Tidal Basin

  • Added Legendary difficulty

Manning National Zoo

  • Added Legendary difficulty

QUALITY OF LIFE CHANGES

UI

  • Added server time in the main menu 
  • Added a quantity preview for material caches that allows to see what’s inside before opening it
  • Removed an interval of randomization for material caches to allow the maximum of each material to be obtained when opening the cashes
  • Added an option to hide loot beams in the Gameplay Setting
  • Moved materials for Uzina and Heartbreaker gear sets to the correct category
  • Added two Season 9 Exotics Dread Eddict and Bluescreen to Haven and BoO display walls
  • Added an option to sell from Stash at each vendor players can sell stuff to
  • Exotics can drop in the open world from random NPCs and any activities
    • Please note that the drop chance percentage for PTS has been set up to be much higher than the actual value 

Character

  • Added character customization allowing players to change body type, skin tone and face shape after starting the character progression  

Materials & Recourses

  • Cap raised for three main resources, namely food, water and components up to 500 units
  • Cap raised for all crafting, optimization materials and DZ credits*. For more information see the table below:

Once we know the changes coming in Phase 2, we’ll let our readers know.

Source: Ubisoft forums

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Metal Gear Solid VR Mod by Fan Shows Incredible Potential

  by   Aaron Nashar  
5:23 pm in News

 A new fan-made mod created by Holydh allows players to try out the first Metal Gear Solid game in VR. The new Metal Gear Solid VR mod is still in early development, but a new fan clip shows just how good MGS would be in Virtual Reality.

The mod has so far recreated only the first three parts of Metal Gear Solid, entirely in 1:1 scale. It includes some of the game’s weapons, maps, NPCs, player models, and other various features.

The list of maps so far includes the game’s Museum, Docks, Heliport, and the Tank Hanger. There are three weapons included, the Gray Fox’s Katana, Socom, and the Socom with a suppressor. Player models include Snake and Gray Fox with glowing eyes.

Metal Gear Solid 1 was released 24 years ago on September 3, 1998. The game kicked off the legendary MGS franchise that was created and developed by Hideo Kojima until the final MGS V game that was released in 2015. 

While there’s no new Metal Gear game announced, fans have been busy modding different entries in the franchise. Check this one out where a third-person camera mod similar to MGS3: Subsistence is being developed for MGS2!

The Metal Gear Solid VR mod is now available for download on ThunderSore.

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Avalanche Studios Co-Founder Reveals Canceled Iron Man Game Was in Development for Two Years

  by   Aaron Nashar  
4:35 pm in News

Avalanche Studios co-founder Christofer Sundberg has just revealed that an Iron Man game was in development at the studio, but was then canceled due to shortened development time and an increased budget.

Surprisingly, the canceled Iron Man game was in development for two years by the time it was scrapped. Sundberg revealed that it was meant to release alongside Iron Man 3 MCU film, but Avalanche was asked to shorten the development time, which was not at all feasible at the time.

“It would’ve broken the studio completely if we had agreed to that,” said Sundberg. “We would have had to hire 70-80 people to the team that I would have had responsibility to find a new project for.”

Sundberg didn’t reveal anything more about the canceled Iron Man game. He only added that the game was meant to have a melee combat system similar to that of the Batman Arkham Series, and that the Iron Man suit would have been able to fly anywhere using Iron Man’s repulsor blasts.

While it is unfortunate that we didn’t get to experience the Iron Man game, Marvel fans have since gotten plenty of new games. This includes PlayStation’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, Spider-Man: Miles Morales, and Marvel’s Avengers. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is also coming out soon in 2023.

Source: MinnMax via Game Developer

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PlayStation Games for PC FAQ Released

  by   Alex Co  
4:29 pm in News

Just yesterday, we reported that a PC launcher was spotted in Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered’s game files that hinted that Sony was pushing for a larger PC gaming presence. While no launcher was announced today, the company did launch a “PC Games” portion on the official PlayStation website.

The site lists the games available on PC and the titles coming soon.

Among the games listed are the ones previously released like Horizon: Zero Dawn, God of War, Days Gone, and of course, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered. 

The site also has an FAQ up with questions centered around where PC gamers can buy the PlayStation games on their platform, what control inputs can they use and more. Check out the full FAQ below.

PlayStation PC games FAQs:

How much do PlayStation games on PC cost?

Pricing varies by title. Please check with your preferred retailer for the latest prices.

Do I need a PSN account to play PlayStation games on PC?

No, you currently do not need a PSN account to enjoy PlayStation Studios games on PC.

Can I use a Dualsense controller to play PlayStation games on PC?

Yes, you can use a DualSense controller to play PlayStation Studios games on PC via a wired connection. Support of DualSense specific features and wireless connectivity varies by title. Visit our DualSense support page for more information.

What other control inputs do PlayStation games on PC support?

All PlayStation Studios games on PC support many input options including mouse and keyboard, DualShock 4, and DualSense, as well as other game controllers. Specific features vary by title.

If I already own the game on PS4 or PS5, do I need to purchase the game separately to play it on PC, and vice versa?

Yes, the PC and console versions of PlayStation Studios games are different products. It is currently not possible to purchase the PC version of a title and then play it on a PS4 or PS5 console, or vice versa. 

Can I transfer my save from the PS4 or PS5 version to the PC version?

It is currently not possible to transfer your save data from the PS4 or PS5 version to the PC version of a PlayStation Studios title, or vice versa. 

Do PlayStation games on PC have trophy support?

PlayStation Studios titles include support for achievements on both Steam and Epic Games Store. They will not sync with your trophies list on your PSN profile.

What other games are coming to PC?

Stay up to date on new announcements on PlayStation’s Twitter and Instagram, and check back here to learn more about new PlayStation Studios games coming to PC.

Where can I buy PC games?

PlayStation Studios titles on PC are available for purchase at a range of digital retailers, including Steam and Epic Games.

Where should I go for customer support of my PC games?

For questions regarding the purchase of your PC game, please visit Steam’s Support or Epic Games’ Support for more information.

For questions around a game or to report game issues, please visit PlayStation’s Support page.

Does this mean we’ll see a PlayStation game launcher for PC? While we can’t say for certain, the website surfacing now seems to indicate that Sony has more planned for the PC gaming PlayStation fans out there.

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Gotham Knights Has Officially Gone Gold

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
3:29 pm in News

WB Games Montréal has announced that their upcoming action role-playing game, Gotham Knights has officially gone gold. The announcement came via a tweet from the developers where they share a picture of the team celebrating the news:

“The whole Gotham Knights team is proud to announce that we’re officially GOLD!   

See you in October!”

What does it mean by a game going gold? (via Micky)

Going gold in video games is industry-speak for a completed game. To be specific, a video game is gold when it’s ready for publication without any unfinished areas. This event means the game is good enough to start printing copies.

During generations where physical versions were prevalent, publishers will create a master copy. The master copy will be the basis for all the subsequent mass production copies. When a game is gold, development is finished and it’s ready to sell.

Gotham Knights is shooting its way to Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PC on October 25, 2022. Make sure to stick with MP1st for all the latest updates.

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Battlefield 2042 Season 2 Map Details Unearthed, DICE Looking Into Sundance Grenades Bug

  by   Alex Co  
2:58 pm in News

While DICE hasn’t said anything concrete about Battlefield 2042’s Season 2 just yet, we already know that it will feature just one new map. Today, we have more details regarding the Battlefield 2042 Season 2 map, alongside some of the confirmed fixes coming to Specialist Sundance.

Over on Twitter, reliable Battlefield dataminer temporyal has posted details on the Battlefield 2042 Season 2 map codenamed “Drained.”

Note that same with any other datamined info, none of this has been confirmed or officially announced by DICE or EA. Having said that, temporyal has been very spot-on when it comes to leaks and such.

In other Battlefield 2042 news, for those having issues with Sundance’s anti-armor grenade, DICE has confirmed that they are looking into it! This was confirmed by Battlefield Community Manager Straatford87 in a thread on the EA Answers forums where this specific bug was being talked about.

Of course, there’s no guarantee that we’ll see a fix for this Sundance grenade glitch in the Season 2 patch. One adjustment we’re sure to see is another nerf coming to stealth choppers! DICE has confirmed that the aircraft’s weapons and armor are being nerfed.

Are there any other BF2042 bugs that you’ve noticed that’s still plaguing the game? If so, send us a tip about to give it more exposure.

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Modern Warfare 2 Intel Drop #2 Introduces Colonel Alejandro Vargas

  by   Alex Co  
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Infinity Ward has released the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Intel Drop #2, and this one introduces us to a new character in the Modern Warfare universe, and that’s Colonel Alejandro Vargas!

Check out the short video clip and be amazed at the facial animation tech!

In case you missed it, the first Intel Drop featured multiplayer map Farm 18! 

In other Modern Warfare 2 news, the pre-order bonuses for the game has been revealed, and one of them includes a week’s early access to the campaign, which is a first for the franchise. You should also check out the full beta schedule that’s set to start this coming September!

As for the next major Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reveal, the Call of Duty Next event is set to take place on September 15 where we’ll see our first official look at multiplayer, as well as the future of Warzone.

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Ghostbusters: Spirts Unleashed Release Date & Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed

  by   Alex Co  
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Announced in the first quarter of 2022, Illfonic’s Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed was said to be targeting a Q4 2022 release. Well, we can confirm now that the game is on track for that, as the official Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed release date has been set for October 18 on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC!

This was confirmed by Illfonic in a press release sent early to members of the press, and alongside that, we get the Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed pre-order bonuses reveal too! Note that pre-orders kick off tomorrow, August 18 on all platforms.

Pre-order bonuses include:

  • Advance access to Slimer
  • Custom Particle Thrower & Proton Pack
  • Special Clothing Colorways 

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game. Here are details on the gameplay straight from the devs:

Form a team with up to three other Ghostbusters to track down Ghosts haunting a number of locales. Sniff out paranormal activity with the P.K.E. Meter and charge it to unleash a short-range pulse disabling Ghost movement. Unveil hidden rifts acting as the Ghost’s spawn points and teleportation portals, and destroy them. Use the powerful Particle Throwers to capture the Ghost, deploy a trap, and wrangle them into it before they escape!

Meanwhile, the Ghost works alone, roaming around stages like the Museum, an abandoned Prison, and other spooky locations, including a new one to be revealed at Gamescom. Frighten civilians to scare them away. Possess objects to raise the overall Global Haunt percentage, to regain ghost power, or just cause mass hysteria. Use slime to temporarily stun Ghostbusters. Move the rifts to keep them guessing, summon minions to make an escape, and show the Ghostbusters they should be afraid of this Ghost!

Explore the Firehouse, a familiar home base filled with new and recognizable characters alike, before departing on a mission with any combo of friends, random matchmaking, and/or AI bots online or offline in solo mode. Personalize your Ghostbuster’s equipment at the workbench and test out the changes with some target practice in the neighboring alley. Visit Ray’s Occult Books to enter the spectral realm and customize the Ghost’s loadout, skin, and various otherworldly options.

Check out a ton of gameplay footage from the capture event we attend earlier this year. We also published a bulletpoint-filled preview that lists a ton of gameplay details.

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The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Review Embargo and Title Screen Revealed

  by   James Lara  
12:57 pm in News

For those curious as to when the The Last of Us Part 1 review embargo is up, you’ll be glad to learn that the first reviews will dropping on August 31, two days before the game officially launches. As a tease, here’s a new screenshot showing the main start menu.

As confirmed to us by PlayStation, The Last of Us Part 1 review embargo is officially lifting on Thursday, August 31 at 8 am PDT/11 am EDT/11 pm HKT. While we can’t share anything that we’ve played so far, we can show you the main start screen that you’ll be greeted by before starting your journey into this post apocalyptic world.

The Last of Us Part 1 Remake Menu

Yeah, I know, it isn’t much but at least you won’t have long to wait. Be sure to check back on embargo date for our full review!

About The Last of Us Part 1 Remake

Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards.

In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey.

Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.

The Last of Us Part 1 Remake officially releases on September 2 for the PS5. A planned PC version will be launching at a later date.

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Destiny 2 August 23 Showcase Teaser Trailer Fires Out

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
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Bungie will stream their previously announced Destiny 2 August 23 Showcase for next week unveiling the upcoming expansion in the Light and Darkness saga, “Lightfall.” Other than that, more details on Season 18, the Arc 3.0 subclass update, and other stuff will be revealed.

To prepare for the Destiny 2 Showcase, Bungie has revealed a Destiny 2 August 23 Showcase teaser trailer:

With the arrival of Savathûn, Guardians stood up together to band against a threat unlike any they’ve ever seen. Now, as we prepare to take a look forward at the future of Destiny 2, it’s time to take a quick glimpse back at some of 2022’s best moments.

The Destiny 2 Showcase pre-show will begin at 8 am PST / 11 am EST / 11 pm HKT on August 23, and the main show will start an hour later. There will also be a post-showcase discussion with Bungie developers after the livestream, so make sure to stick back. You can watch all the action unfold on Bungie’s Twitch and YouTube channel.

For the first time ever, Bungie’s showcase will be streamed in French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and English through individual Twitch language channels.

Here’s the latest Destiny 2 weekly reset for August 16, 2022. For more Destiny 2-related updates, stay tuned to MP1st!

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MultiVersus Update 1.04 Dribbles Out for Adjustments This August 17 (Update 2)

  by   Alex Co  
12:16 pm in News

Player First Games has pushed out MultiVersus update 1.04 on all platforms today, and this is for fixes more than anything else given we just got the big Season 1 patch this Monday. Read on for what got changed in the MultiVersus August 17 patch notes.

MultiVersus Update 1.04 Patch Notes | MultiVersus August 17 Patch Notes:

Update #2: Tony Huynh, co-founder of Player First, tweeted that changes were made to the Iron Giant in today’s patch:

Update: It seems there will be no official changelog released for today’s title update, and based on a new Reddit video, the Lebron changes haven’t been implemented as well. Read on for what Player First shared with the patch and the changes they are looking into.

Here’s Player First’s acknowledgement of today’s patch:

Co -founder of Player First, Tony Huynh also shared some of the server-side fixes they have implemented yesterday:

In addition to that, it seems Lebron’s adjustments weren’t released in this patch:

Also, it seems mods are now crashing the game! People on Twitter are saying that mods have been removed, and even crashing the game it seems:

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If we find more changes, we’ll update the post.

The devs have not revealed the official patch notes just yet for today’s update, but based on recent announcements, this is for gameplay adjustments to Lebron James.

Here’s the announcement from the studio regarding two fixes that weren’t included in the Season 1 patch:

If there are other fixes in this patch, or if this patch doesn’t include the fixes mentioned above, we’ll update the post accordingly. If you spot any gameplay-related or technical fixes, leave a comment below and let us know what you spot.

More MultiVersus Reading:

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MultiVersus Down for Quick Maintenance & Patch Deployment This August 17

  by   Alex Co  
12:00 pm in News

Player First Games is trigging MultiVersus down on the game’s servers, and this is for a quick maintenance that will usher in a new patch for the game this August 17.

MultiVersus Down Server Status and Updates for August 17:

Update: As expected, the patch for August 17 has been released! Read up on that here.

Here’s the announcement straight from the devs:

Maintenance Schedule: 9 am PDT/12 pm EDT/12 am HKT

Duration: 1 hour

As for the patch, expect it to be centered around Lebron, as the studio did mention that a fix is incoming regarding the character’s projectiles. You can check out that announcement alongside the Season 1 patch notes right here.

If the maintenance is extended or something important is announced regarding it, we’ll be sure to update the post accordingly. You can check on the game’s latest news and patch notes via our MultiVersus game hub!

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THQ Nordic gamescom Lineup Announced

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
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THQ Nordic is planning to have its biggest presence to date in gamescom 2022, with 9 playable games and AEW exhibition matches in Cologne, Germany. THQ Nordic will bring over some its newly announced games at the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase event as playable games too. Find the full list of playable games below:

  • Alone in the Dark
  • Tempest Rising
  • Wreckreation
  • AEW: Fight Forever
  • Outcast 2 – A New Beginning
  • SpongeBob SquarePants – The Cosmic Shake
  • The Valiant
  • SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
  • DESTROY ALL HUMANS! 2 – Reprobed!

You can find these games at THQ Nordic’s booth at gamescom 2022 which is located in Hall 8, Stand A11-B10. If any of the titles seem unfamiliar to you, you might’ve missed the THQ Nordic Digital Showcase 2022 event.

Other than that, THQ Nordic and HandyGames will present 11 games on stage every day starting on Wednesday, August 24 through Sunday, August 2. The shows will be run from 11 am CEST / 2 am PST / 5 am EST / 5 pm HKT till 4:30 pm CEST / 7:30 am PST / 10:30 am EST / 10:30 pm HKT . THQ Nordic will also be hosting AEW Exhibition matches from Thursday to Sunday at 5 pm CEST / 8 am PST / 11 am EST / 11 pm HKT. It will bring famous AEW talents fighting in their very own rind bringing incredbile wrestling action for viewers.

Fans who won’t be able to attend physically can attend virtually and watch THQ Nordic’s gamescom presence on their official Twitch channel. It will contain in-depth interviews with developers, content creators streaming their games, and a lot of footage directly from Cologne. The livestreams on Twitch will take place from Wednesday till Sunday at 10 am CEST / 1 am PST / 4 am EST / 4 pm HKT to 7 pm CEST / 10 am PST / 1 pm EST / 1 am HKT. 

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Warframe and Soulframe Showcases Announced, Here Are the Schedules

  by   Ibrahim Kabir  
10:56 am in News

Developer Digital Extremes has announced several showcases which will take fans behind the scenes with their development leads and also reveal pivotal updates for Warframe and the upcoming fantasy MMORPG, Soulframe. The three livestreams planned and what each will contain are as follows:

Warframe and Soulframe Showcase Schedule:

  • Soulframe Dev Team Transition Stream

On Monday, August 22 | 11 am PST / 2 pm EST / 2 am HKT, key developers will be coming together to give folks a look at the roadmap moving forward for both, Soulframe and Warframe. Digital Extremes will showcase Soulframe’s debut announcement trailer and development updates, along with a fireside chat where the team will be answering questions from the community. Also present will be a look at Warframe’s upcoming “bold” new chapter.

  • Warframe Devstream 163

Another stream is planned for Friday, August 26 | 11 am PST / 2 pm EST / 2 am HKT where Digital Extremes will offer the community a first look at Warframe’s upcoming Veilbreaker update, giving players a more hands-on action with their favorite Grineer Kahl-175 in a new post-The New War quest. The Devstream 163 will feature new missions, cosmetics, and QOL enhancements for Warframe. Viewers can also expect to see Warframe’s latest playable Warframe, Styanax, launching alongside the Veilbreaker update. The team will be exploring the new frame’s gameplay aesthetic, design, and, abilities. 

Players will get another chance to experience a slice of the Duviri Open World during Devstream 163. It will be available on all platforms; players would need to launch Warframe during the stream, navigate to Earth, and select “Duviri Amphitheater” to join and explore a small piece of Duviri’s Open World, with the full version launching in Winter 2022. There will be Platinum giveaways for select lucky viewers. 

[Spoiler Warning] This Devstream will include a discussion around The New War and will review critical narrative moments and other major expansion highlights. 

  • Warframe Prime Time Stream 316

The Warframe Prime Time Stream 316 is planned for Thursday, September 1 | 3 pm PST / 6 pm EST/ 6 am HKT where Warframe’s Director of Community and Operations, Megan Everatt joined with other Warframe developers will play Warframe live for the viewers while discussing and showcasing fan arts, concepts, and interesting Warframe theories. 

WHAT: Warframe’s Prime Time streams are back following TennoCon 2022! Returning with Prime Time Stream 316, Warframe’s community of players are invited to join Director of Community and Live Operations, Megan Everett, and other Warframe community leads as the team plays Warframe live for attendees while discussing and showing fan art, concepts, and other Warframe hot takes. Select attendees will be randomly selected to win Platinum giveaways.

[Spoiler Warning] This Prime Time stream may include spoilers to Warframe’s narrative and storyline, including recently released expansions and updates.

All of the streams can be watched on Warframe’s Twitch and YouTube channels. In recent Digital Extremes news, some images for the upcoming MMO, Soulframe had surfaced from the game’s official website that you can check out over here. 

Make sure to stay tuned to MP1st as we will be covering the major updates from the upcoming Warframe and Soulframe showcases.

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Dying Light 2 Story DLC Teaser for “Bloody Ties” Released, World Premiere Set for gamescom Opening Night

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Techland has revealed the Dying Light 2 Story DLC teaser today! Titled “Bloody Ties,” this is the first story DLC for the hit zombie game, and this seems to be premium (read: paid) DLC!

Check out the teaser below, and watch for the full world premiere at gamescom Opening Night!

Time to unveil some details about Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Bloody Ties – the first DLC coming to the City. What dangers wait for you? How can you beat them? What will you get in return? One thing is certain… it will be brutal!

But remember – this is just an appetizer of what the Carnage Hall is truly about.
Prepare for an even bigger rush of adrenaline and excitement when we uncover more during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on August 23rd! See you there!

The gamescom Opening Night event is set to take place on August 23, and will be hosted by veteran video game personality Geoff Keighley. As for the game’s next title update, Techland has announced the next chapter titled “A Huntress and a Hag” which will be released alongside patch 1.5 soon!

Once we know more regarding Dying Light 2’s first story DLC, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.

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