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Square Enix is apologizing for the confusion surrounding one of the new Final Fantasy 14 hairstyles introduced in patch 7.1, as it greatly differs from the contest winner that influenced it. The new 'Doing the Wave' hairstyle is described as "inspired by" one of the winners of the game's Hairstyle Design Contest in 2023, but many players are upset that Square Enix's finished version looks nothing like the style it's based upon. In response, Square Enix says it will "look for other ways" to bring the curly-haired contest winner into the MMO in the future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FF14 server status and maintenance times - is FFXIV down? The FF14 7.1 patch notes are here ahead of the first post-Dawntrail update The FF14 7.1 release date is confirmed as Live Letter 84 shows off the new patch View the full article

Denzel Washington might only be wrapping things up with Gladiator 2 now, but he has a long list of projects on his hands, apparently including ****** Panther 3. Read more View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 is a game all about ********* guns and ******** other players. At least, that’s how it’s meant to be played. Not for one determined pacifist, however, who has managed to Prestige without ******** a single player. Redditor Pilgore revealed his in-game stats after reaching Prestige 1, confirming a remarkable 0.00 K/D after 111 games, or 19 hours and 26 minutes of Multiplayer. That means he managed to gain enough experience to level up past 55 and trigger Prestige despite having zero ******. Perhaps even more remarkable, Pilgore achieved the feat with a 1.92 win ratio. Pacifism will always be a legitimate strategy. Prestige 1 byu/Pilgore1 inblackops6 .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } How did Pilgore manage it? Why do this in the first place? And where does he go from here? IGN interviewed Pilgore, real name John, to find out, and obtained permission to publish one of his matches on the Nuketown map to show off his impressive pacifist tactics. Check it out in the video below. In short, Pilgore employs a combination of playing the objective (I know, rare for Call of Duty!), and using the Spy Cam Tactical equipment and Scrambler Field Upgrade to gain score during the match, then calls in the UAV, CUAV, and HARP scorestreaks as they become available. Pilgore also shoots down any ****** scorestreaks as soon as they come in. Pilgore does not ****** at ****** players at any point; rather, he plays Call of Duty like the most useful support class you could ever want. As you'd expect, Pilgore has many more victories in objective-based modes such as Hardpoint and Domination than K/D-focused modes such as Team Deathmatch and ***** Confirmed. And if you’re interested in Pilgore1’s Perks, he uses Flak Jacket, Gearhead, and Dispatcher to trigger Strategist, with the Tactical Expert wildcard granting an extra Tactical. "Four Spy Cams can genuinely get you UAV/CUAV on its own," he said. So, why bother playing Call of Duty as a pacifist? It turns out Pilgore has done this before with previous Call of Duty games, joking with a friend that he could Prestige before him even if he got zero ****** on ****** Ops Cold War. “I enjoyed playing that way so I just kept on going,” Pilgore said. He managed to hit Prestige 15 on Cold War, 10 on Vanguard and Modern Warfare 2, and 15 on last year’s Modern Warfare 3 playing this way. It’s one ***** of an achievement and shows incredible focus and discipline, but one thing that bothers me about all this is how Pilgore was able to avoid ******** an ****** player just once, even accidentally. I play a lot of Call of Duty and I’ve often ******* ****** players by mistake, simply by either pressing the wrong button at the wrong time, or having a rocket intended for a scorestreak ***** up an ****** player who just happened to get in my way. “It was definitely risky at the start (previous games) and I got lucky a few times,” Pilgore explained. “I'd throw a Decoy grenade and it would sometimes hit somebody, luckily, it never got me a ***** (yet). I've gotten much better at being careful after doing this for 51 Prestiges now. There's almost no worry of it happening this game as the Spy Cam has replaced Decoys for me.” Pilgore added that he’s been lucky enough not to have an ****** player jump in his crosshairs while he’s ********* down scorestreaks. And it’s worth noting that the player who calls in a scorestreak gets the ****** if it crashes down on other players, so there's no danger of an accidental ***** there. I also assumed that it would take an excruciatingly long time to gain enough XP to Prestige while playing as a pacifist, but Pilgore insisted his method is “actually a pretty decent way to get score/XP.” “I consistently get at least 7,000 score a match,” he went on. “My tactics haven't really changed over the years. Experimented with different loadouts but the main gameplay has been the same. Earning XP doing this is much better than you'd think.” Keep going until I get a ***** or get bored. I have a buttload of patience. The inevitable next question is what’s next for Pilgore? Perhaps unsurprisingly, given his history playing Call of Duty as a pacifist, there’s no turning back now. “Keep going until I get a ***** or get bored,” he vowed. “I have a buttload of patience.” Taking on Zombies mode? We've got Essential Zombies Tips and Tricks to help you get started, plus a guide on How to Exfil. Both Zombies maps are full of easter eggs and secrets; here's everything we've found in both Terminus and Liberty Falls, including How to Pack-a-Punch in Liberty Falls and How to Get the Meteor Easter Egg in Terminus. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has a new update (patch 4.5) out now across all platforms, adding the hotly anticipated Neo-Volkite ******* to the game. Saber Interactive’s explosive third-person melee / shooter set in Games Workshop’s grimdark sci-fi universe set records for a Warhammer video game upon its release in September, and has sold an impressive 4.5 million copies so far. Saber has continued to update it since, with today’s patch notes revealing yet more balance changes ahead of a larger update set to add Dark Angels cosmetics. Let’s start with the Neo-Volkite *******, which is a powerful thermal ray ******* that shoots lethal beams that burns enemies to ash. It’s available now for the ********, Vanguard, and Bulwark classes, but is limited to Operations mode only. Operations is the three-player co-op focused PvE mode designed to be played long-term after the campaign is completed. Unlike other weapons, the Neo-Volkite ******* blasts a heat ray onto your enemies, dealing accumulative thermal damage. Focusing on one ****** ramps up the damage until it generates a localized ********** for huge damage to your target and all nearby enemies. The Neo-Volkite ******* makes its entry in the #SpaceMarine2 armoury In Operations, blast heat rays onto your enemies, inflict accumulative damage and ***** up those xenos! [Hidden Content] — Focus Entertainment (@Focus_entmt) November 12, 2024 Publisher Focus Entertainment said it’s limiting the Neo-Volkite ******* to Operations mode for now “as we continue to experiment with balancing in PvP.” It will be added to Eternal War mode in Space Marine 2’s next major update alongside a new Operations map, a new ******, and the Dark Angels cosmetics. Until then though, you’ll be able to try it out against your friends in the Battle Barge’s Sparring Arena. Moving on, there are a number of balance changes for Operations mode only, including buffs to the Plasma Incinerator, Bolt ******* Rifle, Occulus Bolt Carbine, Bolt Carbine SMG, and the Auto Bolt Rifle. There are general fixes and tech improvements, too. In September, Saber Chief Creative Officer Tim Willits told IGN how the breakout success of Space Marine 2 had “changed everything” for the company. Eagle-eyed fans have spotted the Space Marine chapter now all-but confirmed to get a cosmetic pack after the Dark Angels, too. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Update 4.5 patch notes:BALANCING TWEAKS Weapons (Operations mode only) PLASMA INCINERATOR Slightly reduced amount of heat generated by normal and charged shots for versions: - Master-Crafted - Alpha - Salvation of ****** - Alpha - Gathalamor Crusade - Alpha Fixed a bug that would cause several versions not producing heat at all. BOLT ******* RIFLE ***** rate increased from 50 to 60 rounds per minute. Headshot bonus increased from x2 to x2.5. OCCULUS BOLT CARABINE Scope added Headshot bonus increased from x1 to x1.33 BOLT CARABINE (SMG) Adjusted damage falloff curve: Base damage increased by 50% for the first 10 meters, after that, the damage drops to the original pre-patch value. AUTO BOLT RIFLE Max ammo increased by 1 magazine for each version. GENERAL FIXES - Fixed a bug causing unlocked DLC cosmetic items to get locked again after a restart. - Fixed a bug causing the ******* perk "Targeted Shot" to not work after swapping weapons. - Fixed a bug causing the ******* invisibility not getting removed after a shot in rare cases. - Fixed a bug preventing players from muting the others in PvP. - Fixed several perks not triggering correctly from ****** ******. - Fixed a bug that prevented certain ******* perks from triggering correctly when reaching a specific HP threshold. TECH IMPROVEMENTS - ****** fixes and general stability improvements. - Fixed server disconnects with unstable user connection. - General connectivity improvements. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Magic: The Gathering card Tempt With Bunnies has seen a 288% price spike, driven by new MTG Foundations spoilers. Through September and October, the card was priced at between $1.80 - $2.00 but in the last couple of weeks it has risen swiftly, currently reaching a value of $7. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Marvel MTG card creates 250% price spike for Gruul legend MTG sneaks Baby Groot into every Marvel Secret Lair MTG: Legendary One Ring card's price slumps as players ***** upcoming ban View the full article

If there’s one card EA has yet to play to salvage the reputation of the embattled Battlefield franchise, it’s bringing back the Bad Company sub-series. Back around the launch of Battlefield 2042; when everyone was feeling down about the quality of the game and the direction DICE had taken it into, there was a lot hope for the follow-up to simply be a blast from the past. Read more View the full article

What are the Stalker 2 anomalies? While you're on your travels in The Zone, there are plenty of things that might want to relieve you of your head; monstrosities and other humans may seem initially like the most direct threat, and in some cases, you'd be right, but there is another, often unseen danger, anomalies. The Stalker 2 release date is right around the corner, and after several delays and what feels like a lifetime of waiting, we're finally gearing up to take on The Zone once more. Taking a host of Stalker 2 weapons on your journey is a start, and though they'll protect you against some threats, what do you do when you come face to face with a Stalker 2 anomaly? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: FPS sequel Stalker 2 finally goes gold, 14 years after being announced Stalker 2 release date, gameplay, trailers, and latest news Stalker 2's limited edition bundles get another run to meet "constant interest" View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The longer I play and write about videogames, the more I feel like they can often be separated into two types: you have games that are driven by intricate and smart mechanics, and games that have great aesthetics and atmosphere. Personally, I prefer the latter type. I don't care if something is simple or even repetitive to play, just so long as it looks good and the mood is right. But the greatest games do both. Mixing the granular strategy of FTL, the colorful, pixel style revived by Sea of Stars, and the road trip overtones and turn-based encounters of classic Fallout, Keep Driving is the greatest RPG I've played in 2024, and available to try right now. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

The Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White will launch worldwide on November 18th, 2024 at 3PM PST. Priced at $679 – $30 more than the standard ****** version – it will be available in limited quantities in all Steam Deck shipping regions, including Australia. Read Entire Article View the full article

Marvel's What If…? finally has a trailer for its third and final season, and it's likely one that'll excite X-Men fans. Read more View the full article

Stardew Valley's 1.6.9 update has arrived with a few hiccups, including missing chickens and a sudden announcement to remove all hats from pets to avoid performance issues, and these peculiar problems aren't slowing down. Fortunately, ConcernedApe has reassured us with various responses that things will be taken care of in the next update, but when that will be ******** a mystery... Read more.View the full article

Back in August, the Warhammer 40,000 fan canon of made-up characters was accidentally granted a new villain, thanks to a weird glitch in Google AI overviews. An AI-generated answer to a lore question referred to the non-existent character 'War Master Harvest Lupergirl', a mistake that was circulated widely via social media as fans chuckled at the misfiring machine. And now we know what this hypothetical arch villain could look like, thanks to an excellent illustration by concept artist Pantmonger. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Trench Crusade has a dark and ******* heart that Warhammer 40k is missing Warhammer 40k: All signs point to new plastic Imperial Guard tanks in 2025 Warhammer 40k Astra Militarum army guide 2024 View the full article

Dungeon Clawler from Stray Fawn Studio who also made The Wandering Village is a claw machine deckbuilder that's now planned to hit Early Access on November 21st. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

While League of Legends Patch 14.22 introduced Ambessa and a number of balance changes, even more tweaks to champs will be coming with the release of Patch 14.23. The update is still a few days away, but most changes are available early, thanks to Riot Games. Matt “Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison, the lead gameplay designer for League, regularly notifies players about the upcoming patches days before they go live, and the case is no different with Patch 14.23. View the full article

Once a neglected VALORANT agent, Neon was heavily buffed in Patch 8.11. The changes were too much, with her wreaking havoc in the meta. But now that Riot Games has put on its thinking cap to bring “adjustments,” fans are worried—and for good reason. Addressing community-wide concerns about Neon’s overpowered state, VALORANT game designer penguin announced on X (formerly Twitter) the dev team’s ongoing efforts to clip the *********’s wings. “For what it’s worth – we agree that Neon is too strong as well,” he said. This alone sounds scary if you’re a Neon main and have played her a lot in the past few months. And if you’re aware of how Riot usually nerfs its characters, you’re probably looking for another agent to main already. View the full article

Who are the best Supervive characters? Supervive's vibrant, 16-strong roster is filled with top-tier hunters who excel across its three core modes. While the game's general balance is in a good spot, with developer Theorycraft Games bringing in consistent patches to tweak the power of Supervive's characters, some hunters remain heads and shoulders above their counterparts. Our Supervive tier list offers a general rundown of who's hot to trot and who's really not in the MOBA battle royale. While some characters typically fare better in different modes, we've aggregated their performance based on our collective game experience ahead of the Supervive open beta. So without further ado, let's get into it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Highly-anticipated Supervive beta has been brought forward, and it's here soon When does the Supervive open beta begin? Supervive has "leveled up" for Steam Next Fest, and the stats prove it View the full article

There's an incredibly rare spell in Baldur's Gate 3 called Flesh to Gold, a one use level 6 transmutation that permanently turns your target to gold if they fail a Saving Throw within three turns. View the full article

This is a first for me - I've never seen the price of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 gaming laptop drop this low before, but this Best Buy gaming laptop deal does indeed enable you to scoop up an Asus TUF 15.6-inch machine for just $999.99, saving you a huge $400 on the usual price. Not only that, but this Asus TUF machine is also backed up by a decent spec elsewhere, including an Intel Core i7 CPU and a 144Hz screen. You're normally lucky to get an entry-level Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU in a laptop that costs under a grand, with the RTX 4070 usually reserved for the best gaming laptop designs in the $1,500 ballpark. That's what makes this particular Asus laptop deal so tempting, as the RTX 4070 will enable you to run the latest games at top settings on the 1080p screen, even with ray tracing enabled, particularly if you enlist some help from Nvidia DLSS 3 and frame generation. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Steam Deck OS on the Asus ROG Ally looking ever more likely thanks to new update This new SteamOS update suggests Asus ROG Ally support is coming very soon You can already save $50 on the Asus ROG Ally X View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

In Civilization 6, Age of Empires, and a lot of classic strategy games, you experience combat at the macro level. Victory in battle means sending mass-produced units into the meat grinder of war until your opponent runs out of money, people, or both. It's suitably savage, but there's also something compelling about the finer details - some of the most compelling strategy games, like Cities Skylines 2 or XCOM, take place at the micro level. Enter Sea Power Naval Combat In The Missile Age. Boasting a gigantic map, fastidiously recreated real-world vehicles, and tense, minute-to-minute milsim-style combat, it's finally hit early access, and feels like a more realistic alternative to the beloved War Thunder. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Realistic War Thunder style RTS lets you ****** on the entire world map View the full article

Fancy some quite brief looks at some upcoming HBO Max shows like Peacemaker season 2? You've got 'em, just make sure you don't blink. Read more View the full article

Have you ever made a rash decision that ultimately had a severe impact on your life? I have. Every time I see a family tub of ice cream in the supermarket. I eventually ended up having a sore throat the next day after finishing it in a day. Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue “Waste maker, in a proverb,” asks you to find a proverb that warns everyone about making quick decisions. If today’s NYT Mini Crossword clues have you stuck, our hints and answers will help you complete the word game without any problem. View the full article

League of Legends is ending the year on a high note thanks to Worlds 2024 and the start of Arcane Season 2. We've got a lot to look forward to as well, with Riot's upcoming LoL MMO progressing smoothly and 2XKO, the official League of Legends 2v2 tag-team fighter, on the horizon. We're not waiting long to get our hands on the next 2XKO playtest, either, as Riot Games finally teases us with when the fighting game will next be available, alongside another look at Jinx. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 2XKO release date estimate, playtest, characters, and more All 2XKO characters and movesets 2XKO Alpha Lab playtest dates, and how to apply View the full article

The developers of hero shooter Overwatch 2 must have dropped a box full of old photographs while clearing the attic, spilling old snapshots of Route 66 onto the floor and getting snared in a nostalgic daze. The game is launching a "Classic" mode today that will let you play the first-person payload pusher as it (mostly) was back in 2016 when the first Overwatch launched. That means 6v6 fights, the original abilities of its heroes, and no limits to stop the entire team picking the same character. Read more View the full article

Webfishing is a multiplayer indie game that lets you chat with friends while digitally catching fish. Throughout this experience, you can play as cute animals and upgrade your gear as you become a master angler. On top of catching around 100 different fish, you can download mods with your friends to spice up your fishing experience. Look no further if you’re looking for the best mods available in Webfishing and how to download them. View the full article

****** Ops 6 enjoyed a successful launch, pushed by its inclusion on Xbox Game Pass, but it will only get ******* with season one—and we can tell you exactly when it’s due to kick off. A huge drop is on the cards for BO6, affecting all aspects of the game, from Multiplayer to Zombies, ranked play to Warzone, and everything else in between. If that wasn’t enough, all of the core drops are included for free and won’t cost a dime—though you can purchase the Battle Pass if you want. View the full article