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Star Wars Outlaws: 3 Areas Ubisoft Is Trying To Improve After Slow Start

Ubisoft is committed to improving Star Wars Outlaws despite initial lower-than-expected sales, focusing on player feedback.

A "rather embarrassing" Helldivers 2 personal shield generator bug that's making folks impervious to melee batterings is being looked into, despite player protestations

A bug in Helldivers 2's Patch 1.001.100 allows players to avoid melee damage, prompting developer response.

"It feels as if we've fought our way back": with Helldivers 2's recent updates having turned around player sentiment, the mood at Arrowhead is "much, much better"

Helldivers 2's latest patch improved player morale and increased player numbers, boosting overall positivity at Arrowhead Studios.

Yes, Star Wars Outlaws' creative director knows the instant-fail stealth missions are annoying, but don't worry, there's a patch coming soon

Improvements to stealth mechanics in Star Wars Outlaws are on the way in response to player frustration.

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.

Helldivers 2 bossman Pilestedt rocks up on Discord for the first time in a little bit to answer about ten million questions and reflect on the criticism

Criticism from players, while valid, poses challenges for developer morale and game development speed, according to Johan Pilestedt.

Star Wars Outlaws: 3 Areas Ubisoft Is Trying To Improve After Slow Start

Ubisoft is committed to improving Star Wars Outlaws despite initial lower-than-expected sales, focusing on player feedback.

A "rather embarrassing" Helldivers 2 personal shield generator bug that's making folks impervious to melee batterings is being looked into, despite player protestations

A bug in Helldivers 2's Patch 1.001.100 allows players to avoid melee damage, prompting developer response.

"It feels as if we've fought our way back": with Helldivers 2's recent updates having turned around player sentiment, the mood at Arrowhead is "much, much better"

Helldivers 2's latest patch improved player morale and increased player numbers, boosting overall positivity at Arrowhead Studios.

Yes, Star Wars Outlaws' creative director knows the instant-fail stealth missions are annoying, but don't worry, there's a patch coming soon

Improvements to stealth mechanics in Star Wars Outlaws are on the way in response to player frustration.

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.

Helldivers 2 bossman Pilestedt rocks up on Discord for the first time in a little bit to answer about ten million questions and reflect on the criticism

Criticism from players, while valid, poses challenges for developer morale and game development speed, according to Johan Pilestedt.
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#game-update

Star Wars Outlaws just fixed those maddening stealth missions

The recent patch for Star Wars Outlaws allows players to continue gameplay even after being detected, enhancing freedom in stealth and combat.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's hated final boss gets nerfed at last

Promised Consort Radahn has been significantly nerfed in Elden Ring's latest update, making the boss fight less difficult for players.

Star Wars Outlaws just fixed those maddening stealth missions

The recent patch for Star Wars Outlaws allows players to continue gameplay even after being detected, enhancing freedom in stealth and combat.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's hated final boss gets nerfed at last

Promised Consort Radahn has been significantly nerfed in Elden Ring's latest update, making the boss fight less difficult for players.
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"I want to add a different twist" Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will rethink how it implements mini-games, says director Naoki Hamaguchi

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth features 21 mini-games, receiving mixed reactions from players regarding their quality and purpose.
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Helldivers 2's new Doubt Killer armour triggers a wave of doubt as to whether players are cool with paying almost the price of a full Warbond for one Superstore suit

The new UF 84 Doubt Killer armor set in Helldivers 2 has sparked debate over its high cost in Super Credits.

The Developer of 2024's Biggest Multiplayer Hit Has Good Advice for Burned-Out Players

Helldivers 2 launched to critical acclaim but faces backlash over updates and changes from players, highlighting challenges in managing community expectations.

Helldivers 2 Patch 01.001.104 wraps up Arrowhead's 60 and a bit day plan by aiming to make the Automatons "less frustrating to play against" and unleashing more fun weapon tweaks

Helldivers 2's Patch 01.001.104 enhances gameplay with major balancing changes, especially focusing on improving the experience against Automatons.

After getting giddy-upped in major fashion, Helldivers 2's Bile Titan-slaying six-shooter has now sent the community through every stage of the buff reaction Kubler-Ross model

The P-4 Senator revolver in Helldivers 2 was buffed significantly, leading to mixed player reactions regarding its power level.

Helldivers 2's latest major order is all about using the Democracy Space Station, which is er, currently still on cooldown for the next half a day or so

Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station is crucial for planet liberation, but its special abilities are currently on cooldown, causing player frustration.

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.

Helldivers 2's new Doubt Killer armour triggers a wave of doubt as to whether players are cool with paying almost the price of a full Warbond for one Superstore suit

The new UF 84 Doubt Killer armor set in Helldivers 2 has sparked debate over its high cost in Super Credits.

The Developer of 2024's Biggest Multiplayer Hit Has Good Advice for Burned-Out Players

Helldivers 2 launched to critical acclaim but faces backlash over updates and changes from players, highlighting challenges in managing community expectations.

Helldivers 2 Patch 01.001.104 wraps up Arrowhead's 60 and a bit day plan by aiming to make the Automatons "less frustrating to play against" and unleashing more fun weapon tweaks

Helldivers 2's Patch 01.001.104 enhances gameplay with major balancing changes, especially focusing on improving the experience against Automatons.

After getting giddy-upped in major fashion, Helldivers 2's Bile Titan-slaying six-shooter has now sent the community through every stage of the buff reaction Kubler-Ross model

The P-4 Senator revolver in Helldivers 2 was buffed significantly, leading to mixed player reactions regarding its power level.

Helldivers 2's latest major order is all about using the Democracy Space Station, which is er, currently still on cooldown for the next half a day or so

Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station is crucial for planet liberation, but its special abilities are currently on cooldown, causing player frustration.

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.
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#call-of-duty

Controversial Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 X-Ray Vision Perk Is In Treyarch's Crosshairs

Treyarch is considering nerfing the Recon three-perk due to its game-changing advantages in Black Ops 6 multiplayer.
Player feedback highlights frustrations over perceived unfair gameplay imbalance caused by the Recon ability.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Spawns Are An Issue, But It's Being Investigated

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 faces significant player frustrations due to maps' poor spawn point handling and pre-loadout deaths impacting gameplay.

CoD: Black Ops 6 - More Multiplayer Launch Maps Revealed, Plus Changes To Movement, Spawns, and More

Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer will launch with 16 new maps, focusing on player feedback for improvements and balanced gameplay.

Controversial Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 X-Ray Vision Perk Is In Treyarch's Crosshairs

Treyarch is considering nerfing the Recon three-perk due to its game-changing advantages in Black Ops 6 multiplayer.
Player feedback highlights frustrations over perceived unfair gameplay imbalance caused by the Recon ability.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Spawns Are An Issue, But It's Being Investigated

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 faces significant player frustrations due to maps' poor spawn point handling and pre-loadout deaths impacting gameplay.

CoD: Black Ops 6 - More Multiplayer Launch Maps Revealed, Plus Changes To Movement, Spawns, and More

Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer will launch with 16 new maps, focusing on player feedback for improvements and balanced gameplay.
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#patch-notes

Currently stuck in the Silent Hill 2 Remake's labyrinth puzzle? Er, sorry, but why not play as a giant flesh blob while you wait for Bloober to fix things?

The Silent Hill 2 Remake patch 1.04 introduced new glitches, including a progress-blocking bug in the Labyrinth section.

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.

Currently stuck in the Silent Hill 2 Remake's labyrinth puzzle? Er, sorry, but why not play as a giant flesh blob while you wait for Bloober to fix things?

The Silent Hill 2 Remake patch 1.04 introduced new glitches, including a progress-blocking bug in the Labyrinth section.

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.
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#game-updates

Space Marine 2 Didn't Need To Sell 4 Million Units To Be A Success, But It Did Anyway

Space Marine 2 has achieved notable sales success yet faces backlash over recent updates and balancing issues.

EA Sports FC 25's first title update is now live, and it should prevent your game getting unstable after you lose on pens

EA Sports FC 25's first title update addresses early game issues but players seek further fixes for a better experience.

Space Marine 2's First Big Update Will Add Private Lobbies, Ultrawide Support, And More

Space Marine 2 has launched successfully and will receive a major update based on player feedback.

Space Marine 2 Didn't Need To Sell 4 Million Units To Be A Success, But It Did Anyway

Space Marine 2 has achieved notable sales success yet faces backlash over recent updates and balancing issues.

EA Sports FC 25's first title update is now live, and it should prevent your game getting unstable after you lose on pens

EA Sports FC 25's first title update addresses early game issues but players seek further fixes for a better experience.

Space Marine 2's First Big Update Will Add Private Lobbies, Ultrawide Support, And More

Space Marine 2 has launched successfully and will receive a major update based on player feedback.
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#diablo-4

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred, As Told By Steam Reviews

Despite the cool new features in Vessel of Hatred, many Diablo players are unhappy with the expansion due to its high cost and weak storytelling.

Blizzard is coming after your Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Spiritborn evade spam build, so enjoy it while it lasts

The Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is praised for its Spiritborn class and new content, but exploits in gameplay mechanics are being addressed.

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.

Diablo 4: Vessel Of Hatred, As Told By Steam Reviews

Despite the cool new features in Vessel of Hatred, many Diablo players are unhappy with the expansion due to its high cost and weak storytelling.

Blizzard is coming after your Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred Spiritborn evade spam build, so enjoy it while it lasts

The Vessel of Hatred expansion for Diablo 4 is praised for its Spiritborn class and new content, but exploits in gameplay mechanics are being addressed.

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.
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Payday 3 Developers Believe The Disaster-Ridden Game Can Still Be Saved

Despite a disastrous launch, Starbreeze is committed to improving Payday 3 with incremental updates and better communication.
#mlb

When and how will robot umps arrive in the majors? Latest on MLB's plan

MLB is leaning towards implementing a challenge system for balls and strikes over a fully automated system based on feedback from players and fans.

MLB to revert to team jerseys for All-Star Game

MLB All-Star Game to feature primary home and road uniforms starting in 2025 after player feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When and how will robot umps arrive in the majors? Latest on MLB's plan

MLB is leaning towards implementing a challenge system for balls and strikes over a fully automated system based on feedback from players and fans.

MLB to revert to team jerseys for All-Star Game

MLB All-Star Game to feature primary home and road uniforms starting in 2025 after player feedback.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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#dallas-cowboys

Start with Zeke Elliott, the Ravens' expose a terrible Dallas Cowboys' offseason

The Cowboys struggle to perform solidly in games, highlighting managerial and gameplay issues that have been evident since the offseason.

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.

Start with Zeke Elliott, the Ravens' expose a terrible Dallas Cowboys' offseason

The Cowboys struggle to perform solidly in games, highlighting managerial and gameplay issues that have been evident since the offseason.

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.
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Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 Will Give You More Ways To Customize Your Grimdark Soldiers Soon

More customization features are coming to Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, based largely on player feedback.

Daily Slop - 15 Sep 24: Commanders looking for first win of Jayden Daniels era in home opener against the Giants

Harris finds more issues than expected after purchasing the Commanders, leading to significant investments and changes based on player feedback.

Once Human still has plenty of people playing it, but some negative player feedback for season 2 has still apparently been "quite demoralising"

Players' feedback on Season 2 of Once Human has been demoralising for developers, who acknowledge its impact on player experience.

A Hilarious NBA 2K25 Bug Is Cloning MyPlayers

NBA 2K25 features a bug that allows players to clone their MyPlayer characters, leading to both humorous and frustrating gameplay experiences.

Sony pulls Concord from sale, will refund customers

Concord, a hero shooter by Firewalk Studios, faced a disastrous launch leading to its removal from sale and future exploration of the game's future.

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.

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.
#early-access

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.

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

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.

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
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Sony reverses unpopular Helldivers 2 decision after blistering player reaction

Player backlash can severely impact game ratings and developer decisions.

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

Players criticize Pokémon Go update for making avatars 'ugly'

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.

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.

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
#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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'The field was a disaster' - Argentina stars fume at state of the pitch for Copa America opener

Argentina won 2-0 with goals by Álvarez and Martínez, assisted by Messi, despite challenges with the grass surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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