Monster Prom 4: Monster **** has now been officially announced, taking the series a little more back to its dating sim roots. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Operation Completed? Sony announced their plans for forcing PlayStation Network accounts for Helldivers 2 have now been scrapped. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
A new gameplay trailer released for Mortal Kombat 1 shows upcoming DLC character Homelander in action. The villain from Amazon Prime Video series The Boys will be added to the game in the future, but no release date has been provided yet. The trailer shows the character drinking ******* milk – his personal obsession – as well as a fatality in which he uppercuts his opponent into the sky, and into the path of a jet plane. Read More... View the full article
After the Helldivers 2 community raged a war on its move to mandate PSN account linking for Steam users, Sony finally gave in, reverting its decision for good. But despite things returning to normalcy, game developer Pirate Software is convinced the drama has left a lasting impression. Replying to PlayStation’s tweet on May 5, Pirate Software said Sony’s efforts to limit Helldivers 2’s access has left a “lasting stain” on the publisher as a brand, even though the plan has been canceled. “Many people have very little reason to trust Sony going forward,” they wrote. Calling out Sony for “moving the business” before understanding the player base, Pirate Software also stressed these decisions are never the right choice. View the full article
Gray Zone Warfare has been one of the most-discussed games since its April 30 release. Extraction shooter players love the world-building and particularly a feature that increases immersion. A discussion was sparked on GZW’s subreddit after a player said they don’t care about all the details and just love the immersion in GWZ. “I really am enjoying almost no HUD, and the immersion of the game overall is definitely something keeping me playing,” the author said. View the full article
In a resounding win for the gaming community, after Sony reversed its decision to make PSN linking mandatory, Arrowheads’ CEO Jhan Pilestedt praised Helldivers 2 players for their unity in tough times and setting the groundwork for a new standard for upcoming live service games. “We together want to set a new standard for what a live game is,” Pilestedt said on May 6, adding to the need for “developers and the community to support each other to create the best game experience.” View the full article
A joking post about a recently released Call of Duty skin has Destiny 2 fans calling on Bungie to release some custom cosmetics in a similar vein. The new skin found in Call of Duty just so happens to look perfectly suited to be an armor set based on the Destiny 2 Stasis subclass. View the full article
At the tail end of April, Counter-Strike 2 players started noticing a ban wave with hundreds of cheaters getting slammed with the ban hammer, even during live matches. This sparked new hope in the community. On May 5, a player posted ConVars data on CS2‘s subreddit, claiming the recent ban wave is ******* than the previous one. Relived players are now thanking the developer for its efforts in fighting cheaters. They’ve been running rampant since September 2023, discouraging players from playing the game. View the full article
An Overwatch 2 gamer has highlighted an amazing play that has caused fans to demand more Support Plays of the Game. The Play of the Game has been a prominent Overwatch 2 feature since the beginning, but some players are calling for a change to it. View the full article
Updates are supposed to improve a video game’s state, but Modern Warfare 3’s latest Season Three Reloaded update seems to have made things worse—and players are annoyed. The May 1 patch has broken a lot of crucial mechanics in MW3, including animations related to movement and weapons, as well as performance. “No reload sounds, lethal animations broken, constantly lagging, can’t cancel a reload… Also, why does it feel like I’m moving extremely slowly? Feels like MW2 movement,” a player wrote on Reddit—and it unsurprisingly garnered the approval of hundreds of frustrated players. View the full article
PlayStation has announced that it no longer plans to push the controversial Helldivers 2 PlayStation Network account-linking update. The Helldivers 2 community was rocked by controversy after it was announced that PC users would have to link their Steam account to Sony's PlayStation Network by June if they wanted to continue playing the game. However, the resulting public outcry has seemingly convinced the publisher to rescind its decision. View the full article
The latest Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet features one of the most powerful Paradox Pokémon, Flutter Mane, and the backstory is deeper than you think. To celebrate South Korea’s national tournament, the 2024 Pokémon Trainers Cup, there’s a special Mystery Gift code to receive the 2023 senior champion’s Flutter Mane. All players can redeem this code in the Mystery Gift section of the Poké Portal by Tuesday, May 7 at 9:59am CT; this special event is not exclusive to South Korea either. View the full article
PlayStation has reversed course on the Helldivers 2 PSN account requirement, walking back the unpopular policy after a weekend long backlash that included tens of thousands of negative reviews, some of which spread to Sony's other Steam games. Helldivers fans -- we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward. We’re still… — PlayStation (@PlayStation) May 6, 2024 "Helldivers fans — we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account linking update. The May 6 update, which would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking for new players and for current players beginning May 30, will not be moving forward," PlayStation wrote on its official account. "We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable. Thanks again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we’ll keep you updated on future plans." PlayStation's decision means that Helldivers 2 players on Steam won't have to link a PSN account in order to play. The unpopular policy, which would have seen new players confronted with a mandatory login beginning this week, resulted in Helldivers 2 being delisted in around 177 countries. At one point, Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt, clearly frustrated over the controversy, posted, "Waking up to the sunshine of yesterday replaced with a dreary drizzle and shivering winds makes me reflect on how I spent my time those rare few moments when all was perfect." Pilestedt said Sunday that Arrowhead was "talking solutions" with PlayStation, which apparently led to the decision to not move forward with the policy. Pilestedt also shed more light on the decision-making behind the scenes, admitting that it was his decision to disable account linking at launch so that players could play the game. I do have a part to play. I am not blameless in all of this - it was my decision to disable account linking at launch so that players could play the game. I did not ensure players were aware of the requirement and we didn't talk about it enough. We knew for about 6 months before… — Pilestedt (@Pilestedt) May 5, 2024 "I did not ensure players were aware of the requirement and we didn't talk about it enough," he wrote, saying that he was "not blameless" in the countroversy. "We knew for about 6 months before launch that it would be mandatory for online PS titles." As he has been throughout Helldivers 2's release, Pilestedt was a vocal presence on social media, at various points apologizing to fans and say he "just wants to make a good game." Helldivers 2's recent reviews on Steam currently sit at "Overwhelmingly Negative," dropping it to Mixed overall after a wave of review ******** that included more than 200,000 negative reviews. Following PlayStation's announcement, fans expressed hope that future games would not include the requirement. Others urged players to not take out their anger on Arrowhead. "They ended up in the crossfire for this and it wasn’t fair to them as they were doing what they were contractually obligated to do," one fan wrote. PlayStation's decision means that the focus can begin to return to the game itself, which up until now has been one of the most popular games of 2024 thanks to its unique approach to live service storytelling. Its breakthrough success has led to it selling an estimated 8 million units as of March 2024. Kat Bailey is IGN's News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot. View the full article
After a huge outcry from the Helldivers 2 community over the weekend, Sony has today heeded player concerns and reversed its decision to make PSN account linking mandatory. The news came in a short statement shared by Sony its @PlayStation account on X (formerly Twitter) late on Sunday evening. In the release, which has already been viewed more than 21 million times, the publisher said it had taken all the weekend’s feedback “to heart” and confirmed the impending May 6 update that would have required Steam and PlayStation Network account linking would no longer happen. View the full article
Sony has announced that the planned PlayStation Network account requirement for Helldivers 2 across all platforms - a decision that would have left a huge number of players unable to play the game from their home countries - has been cancelled. This announcement came via the official Sony Twitter account, which broke the news mere minutes ago. We’re still learning what is best for PC players and your feedback has been invaluable. Thanks again for your continued support of Helldivers 2 and we’ll keep you updated on future plans. Prior to this walk-back, this decision to re-enable mandatory PlayStation Network account in order to play the PC version of Helldivers 2 led to astronomical levels of negative Steam reviews for the otherwise beloved 3rd person shooter last Friday. While Sony had remained quiet over the weekend, the CEO of Arrowhead (developer of Helldivers 2) was quick and constant with public posts updating fans on the situation. It seems with this retraction, both the devs and players can be at peace. Read more View the full article
A creative Destiny 2 player has expressed their appreciation for the latest Dune film with a set of custom armor inspired by House Harkonnen soldiers seen in one of the film's most iconic scenes. Theirs is part of a new wave of custom Destiny 2 costumes replicating the looks of Harkonnen soldiers and characters like the Baron, Rabban, and Feyd-Rautha. View the full article
A Red ***** Redemption 2 player celebrated the game's soundtrack by transforming it into a cassette tape. Red ***** Redemption 2, an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games, takes players on a journey through the rugged landscapes of the ********* Wild West. Released in 2018, the game received critical acclaim for its compelling narrative, immersive gameplay, and beautifully crafted world. View the full article
In a stacked tournament full of favorites from dominant regions like North America and APAC South, ******* WINNITY became the first APAC North team to ever win an Apex Legends Global Series LAN, and the first team to do it not named TSM, DarkZero, or Reignite. The South Korean trio of Obly, KaronPe, and SangJoon wrote their names into Apex lore with their consistency and refusal to abandon the team composition that led them to the grand final. They were the only team in the finals lobby to run a Wattson, the traditionally defensive character long out of player favor and the pro meta, but they didn’t let that “defensive” pick slow them down, matching FNATIC for the most ****** in the last lobby. View the full article
Mortal Kombat 1 has revealed the Homelander trailer, presenting the first in-game look at how the character of The Boys will be portrayed in Netherrealm Studios' game. Mortal Kombat 1 players are anxiously awaiting Homelander's debut in the game, as he will expand the cast of characters with what will surely be a very powerful addition. View the full article
A Stardew Valley fan recreated every villager in The Sims 4, including everyone's most-hated one. There has been no shortage of recreations of favorite bachelors and bachelorettes in other games, with the 12 marriage candidates in Stardew Valley being among some of the most well-loved and discussed characters in recent times, but it is uncommon for other less popular villagers to get the same amount of attention. Though some fans have differing opinions on the best person to marry, everyone seemingly agrees on the most-hated villager in the game. View the full article
Indianapolis Regionals was the first official Regulation G tournament in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and no one expected Miraidon to ***** the competition away, let alone win the entire event. Now everyone is finally acknowledging the power of the Gen IX Legendary dragon. Going into Scarlet and Violet’s first restricted format, Regulation G, Pokémon VGC ***** had a list of Legendary ‘mons to watch, with Calyrex seen as the biggest threat. To no one’s surprise, Shadow Rider and Ice Rider Calyrex topped the restricted Legendary usage charts on both days of the event. Meanwhile, Miraidon was only sitting at 9.09 percent usage on day one and 6.56 percent on day two. Still, the Violet Legendary mascot found a way to outshine Calyrex and all the other Legendaries by winning its first legal major. View the full article
A Minecraft player comes up with an ingenious idea to add some flair to the newly-updated loading screens in the game's PC launcher and make them more bearable to wait through. Though the ideas they have may not always be acknowledged by Mojang, Minecraft fans continue to share interesting concepts on how to make the beloved sandbox game even better. View the full article
A portion of Clorindes materials has leaked ahead of her release in Genshin Impact 4.7, many of which players can already start pre-farming to avoid trouble when they grab her from the character banners when the patch arrives. Clorinde is Fontaines Champion Duelist and former ******* to Furina she has played an important role in the Nation of Justices questline alongside Wriothesley and even Neuvillette and is finally becoming playable. Clorinde is one of the confirmed characters in Genshin Impact 4.7, along with Sigewinne and Sethos. So far, nothing other than their Vision has been officially revealed. View the full article
An entertaining Call of Duty: Warzone clip shows two players exchanging Self-Revive kits after downing each other. Since Call of Duty: Warzone was released, some unexpected occurrences have taken place, and this one shows that kind acts can still pay off. View the full article
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Operation Completed? Sony announced their plans for forcing PlayStation Network accounts for Helldivers 2 have now been scrapped. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article