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Ars Technica
1 week ago
Video games

Sony backs down, won't enforce PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players on Steam

Sony and developer Arrowhead initially planned mandatory PSN logins for Helldivers 2 on PC but reversed course due to player pushback, prioritizing player feedback and experience. [ more ]
VG247
4 weeks ago
Video games

Arrowhead knows how "ridiculous" Helldivers 2's fire damage is, working on a fix

Players frustrated by overly zealous fire damage in Helldivers 2, but developer Arrowhead is addressing the issue. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Arrowhead's CEO wants you to help the developer figure out how to deal with bad Helldivers 2 hosts

Players face frustrations with hosts kicking them out for trivial reasons in Helldivers 2.
CEO Johan Pilestedt seeks player input to address the issue and improve the gaming experience. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Helldivers 2 weekend patch made defence missions easier, but Suicide, Impossible and Helldive a lot harder

Patch 01.000.009 addresses balance issues and stability problems, increasing difficulty for some mission types.
Player concerns about defence missions difficulty, particularly against Automatons, prompted adjustments in the recent patch. [ more ]
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early-access
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Video games

Hades II gets surprise early access release on PC

Hades II, the sequel to Hades, is now in early access with more content to come. [ more ]
GameSpot
3 months ago
Video games

Homeworld 3 Has Been Delayed To May

Release date for Homeworld 3 has been pushed to May 13, with early access beginning on May 10
Player feedback from a dedicated group outside of the organization has influenced the development of Homeworld 3 [ more ]
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nike
Dodger Blue
1 week ago
Major League Baseball

MLB & Nike Announce Uniform Adjustments For 2025 Season

MLB and Nike will adjust 2025 uniforms based on player feedback, including larger lettering and pant customization. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
3 days ago
Major League Baseball

MLB Players Association Credits Fanatics For Recognizing 'Player Feedback' With Jersey Complaints

Fanatics receptive to player feedback on MLB jerseys; Nike criticized for lack of transparency. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Major League Baseball

MLB to address uniforms after player complaints, per memo

MLB plans to address uniform issues post widespread complaints, blaming Nike for unnecessary innovations and poor performance of new uniforms. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

Nike & Fanatics Making Adjustments To New MLB Jerseys 'Based On Player Requests'

Players and fans criticize new Nike Vapor Premier uniforms for see-through pants and small numbering/lettering on jerseys.
MLB, Nike, and Fanatics are adjusting jersey and pants sizes based on player feedback for a more comfortable uniform by Opening Day. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
2 months ago
LA Dodgers

MLB Claims Uniform Pants Were Not Changed For 2024 Season

Players and fans are criticizing the new Nike Vapor Premier uniforms for smaller numbering/lettering and see-through pants.
MLB officials state that the pants have the same material as last season, while Nike is working on adjustments based on player feedback. [ more ]
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game-development
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Spiritfarer Dev's 33 Immortals Closed Beta Announced, Kicks Off In May

33 Immortals closed beta starting May 24, with exclusive skin for beta players upon game launch.
Thunder Lotus incorporating feedback from alpha into closed beta for final development phase. [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Homeworld 3 Devs Reveal What Is Being Changed Thanks To Player Feedback

Reworked controls for better player experience
Enhanced combat mechanics and ship abilities [ more ]
Game Informer
2 months ago
Video games

No Rest for the Wicked Preview - Early Access Roadmap And Cerim's Crucible Endgame Content - Game Informer

NRftW is Moon Studios' first action RPG, shifting from platformers like Ori.
NRftW will launch into Steam Early Access on April 18, subject to player feedback for potential changes. [ more ]
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The Verge
1 week ago
Video games

Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reaction

Player backlash can severely impact game ratings and developer decisions. [ more ]
ReadWrite
1 day ago
Video games

Fallout 4 Releases Next-Gen Update 2

Players of Fallout 4 can now control graphic fidelity and performance settings in the next-gen update, tailored for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S users. [ more ]
Polygon
3 weeks ago
Video games

Pokemon Go players think new customization update makes trainers 'ugly'

Players criticize Pokémon Go update for making avatars 'ugly' [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon's Dogma 2 Players Really Want To Kiss Their Pawns

Players cannot romance Pawns in Dragon's Dogma 2, despite spending a lot of time with them.
Actions like saving an elf's sister or gifting a bouquet can increase affinity levels and lead to NPC romance. [ more ]
Kotaku
1 month ago
Video games

Even Tekken 8 Has A Battle Pass Now, And Players Aren't Happy

Tekken 8 introduces a new battle pass system with daily and weekly missions for unlocking in-game items.
Players are unhappy with the introduction of a battle pass system in a paid game like Tekken 8. [ more ]
Polygon
1 month ago
Video games

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's new Joker is here, and players aren't laughing

Joker is newly playable in Suicide Squad DLC
Players unsatisfied with how Joker is unlocked in the game [ more ]
GameSpot
1 month ago
Video games

Dragon's Dogma 2 Update Arrives On PC And PS5, Adding A Much-Requested Feature

Players can now start a brand-new game in Dragon's Dogma 2 after the latest update.
The update includes new features like obtaining a dwelling earlier and graphical options on PS5. [ more ]
New England Patriots
Pats Pulpit
1 month ago
New England Patriots

Robert Kraft promises investment in Patriots facility after scathing NFLPA report card

The New England Patriots ranked 29th overall in the NFLPA report card, with the weight room and treatment of families receiving F grades.
Owner Robert Kraft acknowledged the team's shortcomings and promised a new facility exceeding $50 million to address the issues. [ more ]
Pats Pulpit
2 months ago
New England Patriots

Patriots graded among league's worst teams in new NFLPA player survey

The New England Patriots received low grades in the NFLPA Team Report Cards for the second consecutive year.
The players criticized the outdated facilities and services provided by the team, particularly highlighting the need for facility renovations. [ more ]
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VG247
1 month ago
Video games

Enshrouded's first major content update, The Hollow Halls, now available

The Enshrouded - Hollow Halls content update includes new dungeons, enemy faction, and rewards.
The update addresses player feedback by improving performance, UI, and gameplay features. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

Blizzard's next big Diablo 4 livestream will talk game's first Public Test Realm, huge loot overhauls, and Season 4

Diablo 4 getting a Public Test Realm (PTR) with major loot system updates.
Blizzard's focus on player feedback through Campfire Chat livestreams. [ more ]
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
2 months ago
Dallas Cowboys

Why did the Dallas Cowboys fall seven spots in 2024 NFLPA player report cards?

The NFLPA released annual Player Team Report Cards evaluating various aspects of NFL teams.
Dallas Cowboys saw a significant drop in rankings due to lower grades in training staff, training room, and team travel. [ more ]
Behind the Steel Curtain
2 months ago
Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers tumble down ranks in 2024 Player Report Card from NFLPA

The Pittsburgh Steelers rank 28th out of 32 teams in the NFLPA Player Team Report Card for the 2023 season.
Head Coach Mike Tomlin receives positive feedback but players rate ownership poorly, with an 'F' grade given to Art Rooney II. [ more ]
VG247
2 months ago
Video games

New Star GP preview - A V12 roar-infused F1 racer riding the racing line between arcade and sim

New Star GP game combines arcade and sim-style aspects based on player feedback
Features include career mode spanning five decades with unique parody F1 drivers and tracks. [ more ]
Kotaku
2 months ago
Video games

Co-op Survival Game Nightingale Is Getting An Offline Mode After All

Developers of new survival game, Nightingale, faced backlash for requiring an always-online connection even for solo play.
Following player feedback, the game developers announced plans to prioritize developing an offline mode to address the issue. [ more ]
NESN.com
3 months ago
Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Pitchers See New Vision Under Craig Breslow, Andrew Bailey

The Boston Red Sox have made several offseason additions to their front office and coaching staff to improve pitching development.
Pitchers like Garrett Whitlock, Josh Winckowski, and Tanner Houck have praised the new pitching brain trust for their energy and productive conversations. [ more ]
Acm
3 months ago
Digital life

Unfinished Video Games Are Turning into Hits

Video game developers benefit from early access periods, allowing them to raise funds, obtain player feedback, and make adjustments before the final release.
Smaller studios benefit from early access by identifying and fixing technical bugs earlier in the process. [ more ]
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