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With the launch of Fallout 4’s Next-Gen Update, players have faced several issues, from messed up save files to mods breaking. Recent reviews on Steam are now at 78 percent “Mostly Positive” as more negative reviews continue to pile up. However, there’s another baffling issue on Xbox Series X – even if you opt for Quality Mode (which offers native 4K/30 FPS), it will still run at 60 FPS.

As per a new leak, Genshin Impact will give away a free four-star weapon in version 4.7. Although Genshin Impact is in the early stages of version 4.6, a series of leaks regarding 4.7 have recently appeared online. The upcoming update will allegedly add a pair of five-star weapons and artifacts players can use to improve their character builds. In addition, it will reportedly change Spiral Abyss rewards to make the endgame mode more attractive.

A talented Red Dead Redemption 2 player has shared their amazing LEGO recreation of the game’s housebuilding scene. This iconic scene takes place during the epilogue of Red Dead Redemption 2, and it’s fascinating to see someone pay tribute to it in such a unique manner.

Popular WWE 2k24 modder Status was banned from the game and their creations taken offline earlier this week, with an in-game message stating that the cause was violation of the game's End User License Agreement. Today, Status has been reinstated, after backlash to the decision caused #FreeStatus to trend on X for several days, with at least some of his mods due to return.

A talented Fallout 4 player has recreated Lucy MacLean from the TV adaptation in the game, resulting in one of the most accurate attempts yet. Ella Purnell's Lucy MacLean was one of the series' most highly praised elements, and one gamer has chosen to make her the focus of their Fallout 4 playthrough.

Following the launch of Update 1.6, players have been jumping back into Stardew Valley, with one fan encountering a beneficial bug in which they got an unexpected 100 million gold after their co-op partner's character passed out in the game. Stardew Valley Update 1.6 has already received a number of patches to fix bugs that have popped up following the new additions, and some fans are wondering if certain glitches may be more useful if left unfixed.

A Skyrim player has stumbled upon an extremely strange glitch in the game, which causes the entire river in Markarth to seemingly disappear. Skyrim has its fair share of bugs, although this is certainly one of the more bizarre visual issues.

A new leak from Genshin Impact is teasing a special mechanic tied to upcoming character Sigewinne's Elemental Skill, giving the character a major advantage against smaller enemies. The next update to the massively popular HoYoverse RPG is expected to bring several new additions to the game's lineup of playable characters, with multiple new units teased. HoYoverse confirmed the long-awaited release of Clorinde and Sigewinne during Version 4.7, alongside a recently revealed four-star character in Sethos. Now, new information is coming out about a special feature of Sigewinne's gameplay.

Hades 2 developer Supergiant Games has announced that the technical test is almost over, and fans will soon be able to play the game through Early Access. Supermassive Games recently held a «technical test» earlier this month, which gave eager fans a chance to play Hades 2 early. This test period was different from Early Access, as the players were randomly selected from a pool who signed up for the chance, as opposed to being available to everyone.

Power has inspired much discussion in the Destiny 2 community, and with Bungie experimenting more with not raising the Power limit, many believed The Final Shape would remove it. Instead, the development team is taking several steps to allow more easily playing with friends, regardless of their Power.

Among its most unpopular decisions with Destiny 2, Bungie made two exceptionally annoying ones – vaulting previously released content, like The Red War, Curse of Osiris and Warmind campaigns, and capping Power on Legendary gear. It would slightly alter course on the latter, ensuring that Legendaries released after a point didn’t suffer the same issue. However, in The Final Shape, it’s completely reversing the decision.

A new Genshin Impact leak is showing off more than 30 cards planned to come to the game's Genius Invokation TCG game mode in Version 4.7. First debuting in the RPG's Version 3.3 update, Genius Invokation TCG has served as one of the game's most supported permanent game modes from HoYoverse. The developer regularly adds new cards to Genius Invokation TCG alongside new ways to play, offering both new characters and game modes. Now, Genius Invokation TCG is getting a major influx of cards with the game's next update.

It seems as though Dave the Diver is a big hit with those subscribed to the Extra tier of PlayStation Plus. The Extra tier of PlayStation Plus gives subscribers access to everything that comes with the Essential tier, like the monthly free games, as well as a huge rotating library of select PS4 and PS5 titles, ala Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation now. For the most part, the new PS Plus Extra games are comprised of older titles, but there are times when new games debut on the service.

DayZ has thrown some serious shade in Escape from Tarkov's direction, after the latter revealed its controversial $250 Unheard Edition. There's no doubt that the Escape from Tarkov community is frustrated with the game at the moment, and DayZ has taken the opportunity to taunt its competitor about the situation.

A recent leak from Genshin Impact is teasing a major update coming to the game's friends list, increasing the cap on total friends within the RPG. Since the game's launch, HoYoverse has often encouraged players to band up with one another in-game to explore the world of Teyvat and complete event challenges. Fans of the game can visit each other's in-game world, check out other players' Serenitea Pot layouts, and even duke it out in Genshin Impact's Genius Invokation TCG. Now, a rumored change is looking to make an upgrade to the friend system.

PC players that have been inflicted with a strobing light glitch in Dead by Daylightcan look forward to a tentative fix with update 7.7.0A. Affected players would see strobing or flashing white lights in their game, causing discomfort, or worse symptoms, while playing Dead by Daylight.

If The Witness wasn’t enough for Guardians in Destiny 2: The Final Shape, they must contend with the new Dread faction. Wielding the powers of Darkness, they create havoc and keep the player off-balance, as seen with the Harbinger, Weaver, Husk and Geist. Two new teasers highlight the remaining members – the Omen, Attendant and Grim.

MAGES. has announced The Quintessential Quintuplets: Gotopazu Story 2nd for PlayStation 4 and Switch. It will launch in 2024 in Japan.

Aspyr, the developer behind the recently released Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered collection, have confirmed that a controversial change that was just made to the game will be reverted in a future update. This marks the third patch for Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered from Aspyr, who has received a fair share of criticism regarding the handling of a number of its latest ports.

A Minecraft player has impressed the gaming community by crafting a remarkable structure reflecting the soccer arena from the popular game Rocket League. Minecraft is an open-world sandbox game developed by Mojang Studios. It allows players to construct and explore virtual landscapes using blocks. With its limitless creativity and vast player base, Minecraft has become a platform for unique creations ranging from elaborate structures to entire virtual worlds.

Bandai Namco’sSAND LAND is now available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5 and PC. You can check out its launch trailer here, featuring all the hijinx and vehicular action (though be warned of potential spoilers).

Xur has returned in Bungie’s Destiny 2, appearing in the Tower Hangar. Unfortunately, much of the sought after loot is dropping in Onslaught, and his inventory just can’t hack it. Nevertheless, he’s carrying the Exotic energy shotgun Lord of Wolves and other items until the next reset.

A group of creative Minecraft players have built an incredible city on a bridge that includes a castle, cathedral, and more. With Minecraft including ravines and valleys, bridges have always been necessary, but these players have turned one bridge into a city.

Fallout 4 fans are very disappointed with the recently released next-gen update and some of its features, like the lackluster addition of «ultrawide» support. Despite being delayed for a long period of time, the free next-gen patch for Fallout 4 has no shortage of issues on all platforms. What should have been an easy cause for celebration among fans of the 2015 RPG has instead turned into a point of frustration and criticism towards Bethesda's handling of this update within the Fallout community.

The gigantic burning enemy from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is partially composed of corpses of people that appear to have died in agony. This horrifying detail about the upcoming Elden Ring expansion was recently highlighted by Bandai Namco as part of its marketing efforts centered on the DLC.

Developer ConcernedApe has rolled out Stardew Valley update 1.6.6, containing a plethora of balance adjustments, translation improvements, bug fixes, and more. This update also introduces specific fixes and changes for Stardew Valley modded players and mod authors.

After Square Enix made certain changes to its payment processor, some Final Fantasy 14 players reported that they were greeted with errors when attempting to make purchases or update their payment methods. While some Final Fantasy 14 players claimed that some workarounds allowed them to make their purchases, others took to social media and the game's forums to raise awareness.

A number of remarkable upcoming changes to Destiny 2 were recently shared in the latest TWID post, including the confirmed reversal of the weapon sunsetting mechanic which has made countless weapons from the game's earliest years functionally obsolete. This change is a monumental one for Destiny 2's weapon sandbox overall, and while many fans of the game were certain a change like this would never come, it seems as though the countless weapons from the game's first few years will actually be getting the chance to shine again.

Mojang has finally revealed the official name for Minecraft's Update 1.21: Tricky Trials. Slated to arrive in June 2024, Tricky Trials will be bringing a lot of new features to Minecraft, including a new weapon, trials, crafting objects, and more.

AEW Fight Foreveris finally adding Samoa Joe, a former world champion, in its next DLC season. Even after AEW Fight Forever launched to mixed reviews last June, developer Yuke’s and publisher THQ Nordic have been adding new match types and playable wrestlers in its past three DLC seasons. It started with the tag team FTR shortly after the game’s release, followed by notable AEW performers like Anthony Bowens and Max Caster of The Acclaimed and currently reigning AEW Women's World Champion Toni Storm.

Bethesda’s next-gen update for Fallout 4 has made the experience of playing the game on Steam Deck worse, as it removed the option to change graphics. The next-gen update for Fallout 4 was eagerly expected by many gamers, but its release introduced new problems to multiple platforms.

A collection of five Phoenix Wright games - including some of the greatest visual novels of all time, in my opinion - is about to be discontinued on Steam, making it slightly less convenient to pick up the original Ace Attorney trilogy and its recent prequel games. That’s the bad news. The good news is you’ve got a month’s notice - and it’s on sale for the next week or so.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s newest update is out today, adding Tweyen and Seofon as new playable characters. However, players won’t have to wait long before the next addition, as Sandalphon arrives with Version 1.3.0 in late May.

Total shipments and digital sales for the PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam) versions of Witch on the Holy Night have surpassed 200,000 units, publisher Aniplex and developer TYPE-MOON <a class=«link-external» href=«https://twitter.com/mahoyo_game/status/1783805123866857688?ref_src=» https: rel=«noopener» target="_blank">announced

Shadow of the Ninja Reborn will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on August 29, publisher Natsume Atari and developer Tengo Project announced. It will support English, Japanese, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese language options.

Publisher FuRyu and developer Nastume Atari have released the second official trailer for dark action RPG REYNATIS.

A Genshin Impact leak has revealed several new weapons, which will allegedly be available to claim in version 4.7. Weapons in Genshin Impact are fundamental parts of character builds, improving the wearer's innate stats like ATK, HP, and CRIT damage. They are divided into categories and locked behind banners on which Travelers must use their Intertwined Fates. Like artifacts and other items in the game, weapons have a rarity, which determines their drop rate.

A new rumor suggests that Fortnite players will soon see a new wave of My Hero Academia characters make their way into the game, which will include some of the series' most popular villains. Fortnite is no stranger to collaborations and partnerships, with Epic Games already bringing several iconic characters from the My Hero Academia anime series into its popular battle royale third-person shooter.

A recent Genshin Impact leak revealed key information about Clorinde and Sigewinne's ability kits, and it may have some bad news for players who were hopeful about Sigewinne's potential as a 5-Star Hydro character. Since launch, Genshin Impact has considered Hydro to be a premium element, as many of the game's best Elemental Reactions are locked behind having a Hydro character on the team. As a result, the number of 4-Star Hydro characters remains limited even after the launch of Fontaine.

Some Genshin Impact players feel that HoYoverse missed the mark with the latest map expansion in Version 4.6, as Bayda Harbor and its surroundings are uncharacteristically bereft of any content or points of interest. While the star of Version 4.6 has been Arlecchino and her Story Quest, the new Genshin Impact update also added the last piece of Fontaine – its island town of Petrichor and the underwater ruins of Remuria below.

Xbox users are reporting that the new quality mode in Fallout 4 isn’t working. For years, fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise have been waiting for Bethesda to release Fallout 4’s next-gen update for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. That day finally arrived on April 25, though not without a fair few issues.

After ending its open beta last year, Player First Games’ MultiVersus will fully launch next month. Alongside new characters, netcode changes, a PvE Mode, a shift to Unreal Engine 5 and more, several changes and new mechanics have been added. These include new Dash Attacks.

Bethesda’s long-awaited Next-Gen Update for Fallout 4 went live yesterday, adding free Creation Club content for all players and native 4K support for Xbox Series X/S and PS5. However, there were several issues, like PlayStation Plus subscribers not getting the update for free. Game Pass subscribers don’t have this issue, of course.

As showcased in yesterday’s livestream, the latest update for Granblue Fantasy: Relink is available today for PS4, PS5 and PC players. Ver. 1.2.1 brings two new quests and adds new characters – Seofon and Tweyen of the Immortals. Check out the new content trailer below to see them in action, though beware of spoilers.

Square Enix’s latest mainline title in the SaGa series is now available with SaGa Emerald Beyond. Featuring six playable characters and 17 worlds to explore, it’s playable on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, iOS and Android. Check out the launch trailer below.

Mayors in RPG games are rarely given the spotlight. They're mostly just there to give you an early quest involving goat banditry or windmill rats or some such other domestic drudgery. Or, in the case of Tristram’s mayor in Diablo, to fret behind the scenes about how to properly fit considerable cathedral repairs into this month’s budget. Well, no more must this valuable civil servant hide behind balance sheets, occasionally popping out to cut a big ribbon in celebration of a nearby mausoleum being turned into a Wetherspoons. Tristam is a 72 hour Ludum Dare project where you play as said town’s mayor. And this time: It’s ceremonial!

Respawn Entertainment has removed Valkyrie from the roster of playable characters in the Three Strikes LTM playlist in Apex Legends due to a bug. While this news will likely disappoint fans of the character, this should help create a more enjoyable gaming experience in the Apex Legends LTM, as this recent bug has caused many players to die while playing the mode.

Cross-play is now available for “boss rush” cooperative online action game TrinityS across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam, publisher Phoenixx and developer Indie-us Games announced.

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers can redeem three free Overwatch 2 skins until June 19. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the most expensive tier of Xbox Game Pass, and Microsoft often adds various benefits for subscribers. These benefits allow subscribers to redeem in-game content across different titles like Overwatch 2 and free trials for several subscription services.

A Minecraft player has pointed out that bubbles can be used to jump up to four blocks with a Boat. Minecraft Boats are typically used to cross the vast distances of oceans and rivers, but this trick can enable players to climb to great heights as well.

The next-gen update for Fallout 4 has broken the popular F4SE mod on PC. Released on April 25, the update brings performance improvements, additional Creation Club content, and more to Fallout 4 amid heightened interest in the franchise thanks to the recently released Amazon TV series, but clearly doesn't gel well with existing mods.

A lot of changes are coming to the Power system of Destiny 2 when The Final Shape expansion makes it debut on June 4. While Destiny 2's Fireteam Power feature was initially announced back in August during the Destiny 2 Showcase 2023, the developers are now announcing updated changes as to how the feature will allow its players more interaction with their friends in the upcoming expansion.

Developer Zen Studios has announced that a new table is on its way to the long-running digital arcade. The new table launches as DLC on March 16.

Publisher Limited Run Games and developer Christophe Galati will release side-scrolling platfomer Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 on May 3. Wishlisting is available now via PlayStation Store.

People Can Fly, the developers of Bulletstorm and Outriders, have cancelled development of a co-op action RPG codenamed Project Dagger. The Polish company informed investors of the decision to cancel the game, which was initially to be published by Take-Two, earlier this month.

Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is one of the world's first electronic RPGs, released in 1981, and it is getting a remake. Produced by Digital Eclipse, a developer that resurrects classic games of yore, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord is a full-fledged remake of one of the most iconic RPGs in the industry, whose influences can still be felt in modern games.

Bandai Namco has announced a new action RPG in the form of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles. Based on a popular fantasy light novel series, the upcoming Bandai Namco title is scheduled to reach PC and consoles in summer 2024.

PureArts has unveiled a new Elden Ring collectible in the form of a life-sized replica of Malenia's prosthetic arm. Its officially licensed piece of Elden Ring merch is now available to pre-order in limited quantities, and will start shipping to buyers in late 2024.

The long-awaited Fallout 4 next-gen update is out now, but PlayStation Plus subscribers are having trouble playing it. Fallout 4 fans have been waiting years for the popular open world RPG to get a native release on PS5 and Xbox Series X, and luckily, their wish has finally been granted. As of now, Fallout 4 players on all platforms can download the next-gen upgrade completely free of charge.

A new, permanent type of endgame is coming to Genshin Impact in the form of the Imaginarium Theater, and one reliable source has provided a comprehensive overview of its systems and features. While the Spiral Abyss has been a mainstay in Genshin Impact since launch, players have been clamoring for more variety when it comes to endgame content. Version 4.7 was expected to add a new type of Spiral Abyss, and this was eventually revealed to be the Imaginarium Theater.

After showcasing what the Harbinger and Weaver are capable of inDestiny 2’s The Final Shape, Bungie has a new teaser dedicated to the Husk. As a melee combatant of The Witness’s Dread faction, it rushes players with bladed tonfa. Check it out below.

WayForward has announced River City Girls 2 downloadable content characters Billy and Jimmy Lee from the Double Dragon series. They will launch this summer.

Science-fiction visual novel Stories from Sol: The Gun-Dog for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam this winter, publisher Astrolabe Games and developer Space Colony Studios announced. A demo is available now for consoles, joining the existing demo on PC.

Polyphony Digital’s latest monthly content update is available for Gran Turismo 7, focusing on two new electronic vehicles – the ŠKODA Vision Gran Turismo and AFEELA Prototype 2024. Check out the trailer below to see them in action.

The Fallout festivities continue. With Amazon Prime’s Fallout show having got off to an impressive start (and a second season already having been grenlit), the Fallout games, too, have been enjoying significant boosts in sales. That’s likely to continue for the foreseeable future, with Fallout 4’s long-awaited Next-Gen Update out now.

Cygames has detailed the new content coming in updates 1.2.0 and 1.3.0 of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. In addition to adding two new characters to the robust cast of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, the updates bring improvements to existing characters, bug fixes, and new quest additions.

Players of The Elder Scrolls Online who were temporarily locked out of their accounts due to server issues will receive compensation in the form of in-game items, developer ZeniMax Online Studios revealed as it outlined how it will deal with the incident. The Bethesda Softworks-published MMORPG recently celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Genshin Impact has introduced the boss version of Arlecchino, named The Knave, that will appear in version 4.6. Genshin Impact's 4.6 update is purely focused on adding new playable content, including explorable sections and events that provide players with various rewards. It features story quests, during which Travelers will find out more about Arlecchino and Cyno. In addition, the latest update for Genshin Impact enhances the overall player experience with several quality-of-life adjustments, such as the Treasure Compass feature and a brand-new Map Settings interface.

The huge Fallout 4 next-gen update is rolling out now, giving fans a big reason to return to the Wasteland. Fallout fever is at an all-time high, as the Amazon TV series has inspired longtime fans to return to the series and has convinced newcomers to give the post-apocalyptic RPG franchise a shot. Fallout player counts are up across the board, and it's likely Fallout 4 is about to get another significant boost.

Famitsu has published its estimated physical game software data for Japan for the week of April 15, 2024 to April 21, 2024.

The version 1.2.0 update for Granblue Fantasy: Relink will launch on April 26, followed by the version 1.3.0 update in late May, publisher Cygames and developer Cygames Osaka announced.

Publisher Bandai Namco and developers ZOC and Monkeycraft have announced action RPG That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime ISEKAI Chronicles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC (Steam). It will launch on August 8 worldwide.

Publisher Entergram and developer Asanoha Factory will release the PlayStation 4 and Switch versions of post-apocalyptic boy meets girl visual novel Memento Memoria: The Abandoned Neverland on August 29 in Japan, the companies announced. The PlayStation 4 version will be available physically for 3,278 yen and digitally for 2,970 yen, while the Switch version will be a digital-only release.

Reports have inundated the Blizzard forums with Overwatch 2 players claiming they've been mistakenly banned from ranked mode without actually leaving matches. The issue has sparked concern among players who fear that an Overwatch 2 penalty system glitch may be responsible for these erroneous bans, prompting the developer to respond.

The Imaginarium Theater in Genshin Impact allows players to borrow one character from a friend's account, and a recent leak precisely explains how this new feature works. Since launch, the Spiral Abyss was the closest thing that Genshin Impact had to an endgame. It enabled players to push their characters and team-building knowledge to the limit, and it evolved alongside Genshin Impact as more enemies and gameplay styles emerged.

As an Assassin's Creed girlie, I enjoyed Assassin's Creed Mirage, a pared down (but still big game, which is really just proof of how bloated AAA games have gotten, but I'll stop because it's not time to take my personal bugbear for a walk) Ass Creed game that was closer to the simplicity of the older games in the stab 'em up stealth-action series. Yesterday creative director Stéphane Boudon and art director Jeal-Luc Sala took to Reddit for an AMA, and in response to a question about plans for Mirage DLC, Boudon said no - but that they have ideas for more stories for Basim.

Coming from the creative leads of Persona 3, 4, and 5, Metaphor: ReFantazio is obviously borrowing plenty of elements from the Persona series, but Atlus’ upcoming RPG is also going to put its own twist in that formula in a number of ways, appropriately enough for an entirely new IP. Take, for instance, its blend of real-time and turn-based combat mechanics, or how it will handle exploration throughout its map. Another area where the fantasy RPG will differ from Persona games is how it’ll handle bonds.

Aspyr’s Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection had a shaky launch last month, facing several “critical errors” with its multiplayer and bugs. It’s since improved, with the development team’s second update out now on all platforms.

11 bit Studios’ Frostpunk celebrates its sixth anniversary, with the developer announcing over five million copies sold on all platforms. It first launched in 2018 for PC before coming to PS4 and Xbox One in 2019 and MacOS in 2021.

A new Genshin Impact leak has revealed the gameplay animations of the upcoming five-star bow user Sigewinne. Since the introduction of the new Fontaine region in August 2023, developer HoYoverse has been adding at least one new character in each update.