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Apple Arcade Weekly Round-Up: New Updates Are Out Now for Crossy Road Castle, stitch, Solitaire Stories, Cooking Mama, and More

Apple Arcade games received significant updates this week, including spatial enhancements, themed levels, new stages, and limited-time ingredients. [ more ]

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Video games

The New April 2024 Apple Arcade Games Including Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop Are Now Available Alongside Updates for Hello Kitty, Cypher 007, & More

New Apple Arcade games launched in April 2024.

Updates include Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop, Super Monsters Ate My Condo+, Sago Mini Trips+, Crayola Create and Play+, Cypher 007, Zookeeper World, Hello Kitty Island Adventure. [ more ]

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#baseball

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Tigers on WHTC Tonight; Dr. Longball Makes Cubs, White Sox Sick on Memorial Day

Various MLB games happening today. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Chicago

Tigers to Host Astros on WHTC Tonight; White Sox, Whitecaps Win on Thursday

Various baseball game updates for Tigers, Cubs, White Sox, West Michigan Whitecaps.

Coverages and scores of recent games.

Continuation of series at different ballparks. [ more ]

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1 week ago

Video games

Hate waiting to play your Xbox games because of a new update? Don't worry, you'll soon be able to pre-download them

Xbox will allow pre-downloading game updates before release for a more seamless gaming experience. [ more ]

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'Vampire Survivors' Gets Its Biggest Update Ever In A Surprise Launch Today

Vampire Survivors has unexpectedly evolved into a popular game with continuous updates and unique content. [ more ]

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Video games

Palworld Adding Arena Mode That Looks Like PvP

Palworld Arena announced as a new PvP mode in the game.

Pocketpair has found a compelling way to introduce PvP despite initial concerns. [ more ]

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Video games

Subnautica 2 Devs Quickly Clarify That, No, The Game Isn't A Live-Service Thing

Krafton clarified that Subnautica 2 will not be a multiplayer-focused live-service game, but will receive regular updates during early access.

The term 'live service' has become increasingly disliked by gamers, leading to panic and frustration when it was initially suggested for Subnautica 2. [ more ]

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#microsoft

ReadWrite

2 weeks ago

Video games

Xbox user interface update promises automatic updates; we'll believe it when we see it

Game updates are not truly automatic; users still need to initiate and wait for patch downloads. [ more ]

Kotaku

2 weeks ago

Video games

New Xbox Feature Could Save Players Loads Of Time

Games on Xbox Series X/S will soon have an 'Update Pre-Download' feature to avoid delays due to updates. [ more ]

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4 months ago

Video games

Microsoft's second Xbox Developer_Direct on January 18th will feature Indiana Jones

Microsoft is holding a second Xbox Developer_Direct event on January 18th.

The event will provide updates on games and reveal gameplay and developer insights for the Indiana Jones game. [ more ]

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GameSpot

4 weeks ago

Video games

Helldivers 2 PC Players Will Be Forced To Link A PSN Account Starting This Month

Linking Steam with PlayStation Network account in Helldivers 2 is now mandatory for all players for community protection and player appeals. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Helldivers 2 Super Destroyer Spaceships Get Even More Upgrades

Players can now purchase level 4 modules for their Super Destroyers, enhancing individual Helldivers and stratagems.

New upgrades in Helldivers 2, like XXL Weapons Bay, Enhanced Combustion Bridge, and Superior Packing Methodology, boost specific stratagems' capabilities. [ more ]

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Video games

Helldivers 2 Just Got Two New Stratagems, And One Is A Giant Laser Cannon

The game Helldivers 2 has added two new powerful support weapons, the MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun and the LAS-99 Quasar Cannon with specific call-in times and cooldowns. [ more ]

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Video games

Helldivers 2 players have nearly secured Draupnir, but they reckon this might be the calm before a storm of a fresh foe arriving

Helldivers 2's galactic war progressing well

Potential return of The Illuminate faction [ more ]

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Video games

Fret not patriots, the latest Helldivers 2 patch has nerfed chargers and bile titans

Heavy enemies like Chargers and Bile Titans nerfed in Helldivers 2 patch to reduce overwhelming spawns.

Adjustments in the patch focus on easier takedowns for Chargers and more enemy diversity at higher difficulty levels. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Helldivers 2 Players Have Successfully Unlocked Mechs After A Brutal Campaign

Players fought to unlock the Exo-45 Patriot mech in Helldivers 2 by successfully liberating the planet of Tien Kwan.

New high-tech equipment, including a laser rifle and plasma-spewing shotgun, will be available in Helldivers 2 with the upcoming Cutting Edge battle pass. [ more ]

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Video games

There's Going To Be A Cool New Way To Invite People Into PS5 Multiplayer Sessions

Sony is introducing a new way to invite players to multiplayer sessions on PS5 via shareable links. [ more ]

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Best iPhone Game Updates: 'Tiny Tower', 'Genshin Impact', 'Soul Knight', 'Mighty DOOM', and More

Weekly update highlights include Genshin Impact and Honkai Impact 3rd major content drops, showcasing new areas, characters, weapons, and events. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Deep Rock Galactic Spin-Off Sells Half A Million Copies In Its First Week

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor sold over 500,000 copies in its first week.

Funday Games plans to introduce new features like new biomes and upgrades for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. [ more ]

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Video games

Best iPhone Game Updates: 'Final Fantasy', 'Genshin Impact', 'CSR Racing 2', 'Toon Blast', and More

Updates to Pixel Remaster games include cheat features and controller support.

Genshin Impact update adds new area, characters, events, and weapons. [ more ]

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#marvel-snap

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New 'Marvel Snap' OTA Update Tweaks Red Hulk And More

The developers of Marvel Snap are accelerating balance tweaks with more buffs than nerfs, leading to an evolving and varied gameplay experience. [ more ]

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Video games

It's a Dark Day for Darkhawk in the Latest 'Marvel Snap' Update

Darkhawk's cost and power changed, nerfing the card.

Lockjaw and Adam Warlock also saw significant changes in their cost and power, impacting gameplay. [ more ]

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#bug-fixes

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Stardew Valley updates dig deep with 40 new mine layouts, fish frenzy fun and busier bees, but console farmers face a wait

Stardew Valley's recent patches (1.6.4, 1.6.5, 1.6.6) bring new features, quality of life improvements, fixes, and balance changes, enhancing player experience. [ more ]

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Video games

PSA: 'Civilization VI' Is Unplayable on iOS 17.4 and Later, No ETA On When It Will Be Fixed

iOS 17.4 update makes Civilization VI unplayable on iOS devices. [ more ]

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Video games

Baldur's Gate 3's huge Patch 6 is now live, and yes, it includes a bunch of new kisses

Patch 6 for Baldur's Gate 3 is now live, bringing new features like the ability to dismiss and replace companions, new camp idle animations, and improved kissing options.

The patch also includes tweaks to endgame cinematics and fixes for player-reported issues, as well as new Legendary Actions for bosses in Honour Mode. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Palworld's Latest Patch Fixes Effigies, Grenades, And Save Corruption

Palworld's latest patch addresses bugs and issues with the game, including fixes to the respec item and Effigies

Save data corruption and disappearing weapons bugs have also been resolved in the patch [ more ]

VG247

4 months ago

Video games

Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix stops Gale from leaving in a huff if you can't spare magical items every time

Hotfix 17 for Baldur's Gate 3 fixes the issue of Gale permanently leaving the party if a player doesn't offer him magic items.

The hotfix also includes fixes for the boss battle against Cazador, camera zooming issues, and large save game file sizes. [ more ]

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#bugs

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Surprisingly, people are surprised that the Fallout 4 next-gen update is packed with bugs

Players encountering issues with Fallout 4 due to recent next-gen updates, leading to bugs and broken mods. [ more ]

Kotaku

4 months ago

Video games

Palworld's Road Map Indicates Some Big New Features Are Coming

Palworld, a popular survival game with similarities to Pokémon, has a roadmap for future updates.

New features expected to be added include PvP functionality, raids with bosses, and new islands and characters. [ more ]

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No Rest for the Wicked's biggest hotfix yet brings major performance boosts, adds quality of life updates, and 8 new shields

Hotfix 5 for No Rest for the Wicked addresses performance issues, improves quality of life, adds new content, and enhances game balance. [ more ]

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Video games

Vampire Survivors is finally coming to PlayStation - but first, Contra DLC!

Vampire Survivors coming to PlayStation 4 and PS5 this summer with Contra crossover DLC.

Operation Guns DLC brings Contra's Bill and Lance with new firearms to manage undead infestation. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Diablo IV's Next Season Will Completely Change How Loot Works

Diablo 4 Season 4 will introduce a new loot system for more rewarding and personal gear-finding.

The update aims to address the complexity and lack of clarity in itemization, making loot progression clearer and more empowering for players. [ more ]

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Video games

The best trailers from the Triple-i indie game showcase

Indie game showcase Triple-i initiative focuses on indie releases resonating with a wide audience.

The showcase featured diverse indie games, including a Prince of Persia spinoff and a viral hit with upcoming major updates. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

9 of the biggest announcements from the first Triple-i Initiative showcase

The Triple-i Initiative showcases blockbuster indie titles with top indie developers.

The first Triple-i digital showcase featured over 30 announcements, including game reveals and updates. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

Palworld's New Xbox Update Just Broke Multiplayer

Raid encounter added in Palworld but Xbox multiplayer functionality impacted by latest update.

Issues with multiplayer save data loading and egg incubators being addressed by developers in Palworld. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Battlefield 2042 Ends, EA Lays Out Plans For Franchise Future

Battlefield 2042's seventh season will be the game's last.

Motive Studio will join the Battlefield franchise to work on future games. [ more ]

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Video games

Had trouble taking a quick break in Baldur's Gate 3? A fresh hotfix should stop an intellect devourer cheekily messing up your rests

A new hotfix (24) for Baldur's Gate 3 has been released, addressing issues related to an NPC (Us) and performance problems.

The hotfix resolves issues related to taking a Short Rest after interacting with the companion party member Us and fixes a crash during transitions between acts. [ more ]

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Video games

EA Sports UFC 5 Gets Massive Update Schedule, Over 30 Fighters Being Added

EA Sports UFC 5 is adding over 30 new fighters as free additions by the end of June, the biggest post-launch roster expansion in franchise history.

Updates include balance changes like reduced stamina recovery by 20% and increased evasiveness for ducks, along with a plan for ongoing fighter additions. [ more ]

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The Final Fantasy XIV And XVI Crossover Event Is Live And Features New Storyline, Clive's Outfit, Torgal, And More

Final Fantasy XVI celebrates one-year anniversary and upcoming DLC release.

New crossover event between Final Fantasy XIV and Final Fantasy XVI allows players to emulate Clive Rosfield. [ more ]

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Video games

Tekken 8's Eddy Gordo patch is an absolute disaster

Replay tool in Tekken 8 is a standout feature for practicing real match situations.

Locking access to DLC character replays is seen as a significant disadvantage and a gross practice. [ more ]

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Video games

'Art of Rally' Australia DLC Now Available on iOS, Big Game Update Live on the App Store

Art of Rally's Australia DLC is now available on iOS for $1.99, with new content like tracks, cars, and songs.

Noodlecake promises quality of life improvements along with the DLC release. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League's Joker-Themed Season Is Now Live

The Joker is introduced as a playable character in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Season of the Jokes.

New weapons, an Elseworld dimension, and a Poison status effect are added with elements from various DC villains like Scarecrow and Mad Hatter. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

This 57% off discount should compel you to finally play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor price dropped to $29.99 on Best Buy and Amazon, its lowest ever.

Respawn Entertainment constantly updates game with improvements like accessibility options and performance enhancements. [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Cozy life sim Palia arrives on Steam, celebrates with big friendly frog

Palia launched on Steam with patch 0.178 celebrating spring

New elements like elemental temple and flowers added in the game [ more ]

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Video games

New 'Warframe' Devstream Reveals Jade Shadows Narrative Quest, Warframe: 1999 Aoi Protoframe Trailer, TennoCon 2024 Details, and More

Warframe Mobile now available on iOS with updates aligning with PC and console versions.

Upcoming Warframe updates include Dante Unbound and the Warframe: 1999 Aoi Protoframe teaser. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Fortnite Adds A First-Person Mode Later This Year

Fortnite will introduce a first-person perspective later this year.

Creators have earned over $320 million via the Unreal Editor for Fortnite. [ more ]

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Nashville Predators 1, San Jose Sharks 1: Josi, Granlund score in the 1st period

The Nashville Predators faced the San Jose Sharks in a critical Western Conference wild card race.

Roman Josi and Mikael Granlund scored for the Predators in the 1st period. [ more ]

#mobile-games

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Video games

Best iPhone Game Updates: 'Gubbins', 'Genshin Impact', 'Disney Magic Kingdoms', and More

Events like Hello Kitty Island Adventure offer limited-time rewards and challenges in games.

Game updates like Royal Match add new levels with unique themes and gameplay elements. [ more ]

Kotaku

Video games

Hello Kitty Island Adventure's Latest Update Is A Flower Lover's Paradise

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a popular mobile game with regular updates and new content.

The game's latest update, Merry Meadow, introduces a new region, new characters, gardening mechanics, and a special Springtime Celebration Event. [ more ]

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#stardew-valley

Kotaku

Video games

Stardew Valley Developer Teases More Of 1.6 Update With Sword Fix

Developer taking unique approach to Stardew Valley 1.6 update

Community eagerly anticipating details of upcoming update [ more ]

Polygon

Video games

Stardew Valley's anticipated 1.6 update coming in March

Stardew Valley's 1.6 patch release date is March 19, bringing new content.

The game has sold over 30 million copies and is thriving, with updates making it more mod-friendly. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Video games

System Shock Remake Is Out In May For Consoles

The System Shock remake is finally coming to consoles a year after its PC release.

The PC version will receive a patch (1.2) in early 2024 to match the features and experience of the console versions. [ more ]

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Video games

Cyberpunk 2077's developers are definitely done adding to it, well, aside from little tweaks they just can't resist working on

CD Projekt continues to add tweaks to Cyberpunk 2077 despite indicating updates were complete.

New features are being added to the game with a focus on simplicity and low risk to the existing elements. [ more ]

#sea-of-thieves

GameSpot

Video games

Sea Of Thieves On PS5 Includes This Exclusive Feature

Sea of Thieves on PS5 will have DualSense support including haptics and adaptive triggers.

Rare hints at various in-game mechanics utilizing DualSense features for a more immersive experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Sea Of Thieves Is Adding A New Loadout Weapon For The First Time Since Launch

Sea of Thieves is introducing a new weapon class for the first time since launch.

The new weapon class will be accessible from any armory, unlike previous weapons that needed to be found in the open world. [ more ]

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Video games

Mark your calendar! More Dragons Dogma 2, Street Fighter 6, and Monster Hunter news is coming this March

Capcom Highlights livestream event this month will feature games like Dragon's Dogma 2, Street Fighter 6, Monster Hunter Now, and Monster Hunter Stories.

Livestream event on March 7 and 11 will showcase games like Dragon's Dogma 2, Kunitsu-Gami Path of the Godess, Street Fighter 6, Exoprimal, Monster Hunter Now, and Monster Hunter Stories. [ more ]

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Video games

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown players can look forward to new content in the future

New content updates announced for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Director Mounir Radi thanked players for their support and teased a free upcoming update. [ more ]

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Video games

'Dead Cells' Clean Cut Update 34 Coming Later This Year for Mobile, Update 35 To Be the Final Major Update

Dead Cells update 35 will be the final major update for the game as Evil Empire moves on.

The Clean Cut Update will be coming to mobile later this year. [ more ]

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Video games

Greedfall 2 is getting an early access release, but you might want to wait for the full thing

Greedfall 2: The Dying World will launch in early access.

Players won't be able to keep their saves between updates. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Next Subnautica Game Is Not A Live-Service Title, Dev Says

The next Subnautica game will not be a live-service game, contrary to earlier reports.

The game will be continually updated for many years, similar to the previous Subnautica games, but without season passes, battle passes, or subscriptions. [ more ]

GameSpot

Video games

Minecraft's Latest Update Gives Players The Power Of Wind

Mojang is testing new features for Minecraft's 1.21 update, including Wind Charges and Vaults.

Wind Charges can be used as offensive items or for transportation, while Vaults can be found in Trial Chambers and reward players with loot. [ more ]

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