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Deadpool 2: Frontrunner To Play Cable Revealed

By Anonymous on Mar 23, 2017 12:13 am

After the first trailer for Deadpool 2 arrived earlier this month, we've now learned who might be in the running to play one of the film's main characters, Cable. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar-nominated actor Michael Shannon is currently the frontrunner to play the part.

Other actors are reportedly on the shortlist for the part, including Stranger Things actor David Harbour. According to THR's sources, Kyle Chandler (Manchester by the Sea, Bloodline), whose name popped up for the part last summer, was "never in contention for the role."

Shannon, who received Oscar nominations for Revolutionary Road and Noctural Animals, is no stranger to superhero movies, as he played General Zod in the Superman movie Man of Steel.

Potentially impacting Shannon's ability to play Cable is scheduling, as he is confirmed for the independent movie What They Had, which begins shooting this spring. Deadpool 2, on the other hand, is lined up to begin filming this summer.

In addition to Cable, Deadpool 2 will feature the character Domino, who will be played by Atlanta star Zazie Beetz.

Deadpool 2 is set to be directed by John Wick's David Leitch. He replaces the first film's director, Tim Miller, who dropped out over reported creative differences with Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds.

No release date has been set for Deadpool 2.


Destiny's New Age Of Triumph Armor, Ornaments, And Updated Weapons Shown Off

By Anonymous on Mar 23, 2017 12:10 am

Ahead of the Age of Triumph update's release next week, Bungie today hosted the final of three streams dedicated to Destiny's new additions. Today's broadcast focused on Sandbox changes and new items coming in the update.

On the armor front, Bungie showed off new sets for each of the Raids (which are being brought back in Age of Triumph). This includes a Vault of Glass set that has a particularly "Vexified" look, as well as robot-esque legs for Warlocks. There are also particularly cool Crota's End and King's Fall sets that react to you taking damage--energized areas of the armor lose color when your health is low and then return to their original state as it's restored. Additionally, completing Age of Triumph's questline will allow you to get your hands on new, Age of Triumph-specific armor sets.

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You can see concept art and in-game images of all of these in the gallery above. We'll pass along official images if and when Bungie shares them.

On the weapon side, Bungie is introducing new, Adept versions of certain weapons, with many of them being Exotics. These will include elemental versions of the primary weapons from both King's Fall and Wrath of the Machine. New Ornaments include those for Dragon's Breath, Suros, Lord of Wolves, No Land Beyond, and Touch of Malice.

In terms of balance, auto rifles receive a buff, while sidearms are being tweaked. When you die, you'll now respawn with only a single full magazine of sidearm ammo but nothing more. And as with heavy ammo crates, opening a special ammo crate will now automatically refill your magazine. A specific weapon change targets No Land Beyond, which now functions more like a sniper rifle with added flinch when taking damage.

Finally, the effect from Memory of Skorri now lasts for one minute when you get a kill with your Super full, which should allow you to keep it active most of the time in PvE and PvP (except for Trials).

Full patch notes for update 2.6.0 are coming next Tuesday, March 28, at 10 AM PT, when the update itself will be deployed. Bungie has described this as the final live event for Destiny as it leads into the launch of Destiny's sequel later this year. You can read more about Age of Triumph in our coverage of the previous livestreams, which centered around updated raids and activities.


Ian McKellen To Play Gandalf Again, But Not In A Movie

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 11:51 pm

Actor Ian McKellen is not finished playing the wise wizard Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings just yet. It was announced this week that McKellen will reprise one of his most famous roles during a nine-night stage production at London's Park Theatre for a one-man show called Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others & You. He will perform as characters from his 50-year history in the entertainment business.

McKellen said he's doing the performance to help raise money to help the Park Theatre stay open. In a statement (via The Hollywood Reporter), McKellen said the establishment does not receive any subsidies for the group's core costs and relies on donations for its continued operations. The theatre needs to take in around £250,000 ($311,000) "just to keep the doors open," McKellen said.

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Shakespeare, Tolkien, Others & You runs July 3-9. In addition to performing as some of his movie and stage roles, McKellen will discuss his work with other actors and directors, while the audience will get to ask questions and even come up on stage to perform alongside the veteran actor. Attendees will also get to see "never-before-seen" posters, paintings, and photographs from throughout McKellen's career, with some of them available to buy.

Tickets start at £85 (ticket price £25; suggested donation £60) and go up from there. You can pay more for a special package that includes a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with McKellen. Another package includes a bottle of Vranec wine with a label made specifically for the show.

There will be 10 £10 seats available for each performance on the day of the show, released on a first-come, first-served basis. You can learn more about the production at the Park Theatre's website.

McKellen played Gandalf in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings series, reprising the role for Jackson's Hobbit prequel series. He has earned two Oscar nominations, first for Best Actor in 1998's Gods and Monsters and the second for Best Supporting Actor for The Fellowship of the Ring.

As mentioned, he is a veteran of the stage and screen. Some of his other famous roles include the Shakespeare characters Macbeth and Iago, which he portrayed during his time with the Royal Shakespeare Company. McKellen also portrayed Magneto in the X-Men series and most recently played Cogsworth in Disney's live-action Beauty and the Beast.


GS News Update: Dark Souls 3 Update Adds PS4 Pro Support

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 11:48 pm
Stand by for bug fixes.

Five Reasons To See The New Power Rangers Movie

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 11:32 pm
Produced in partnership with Lionsgate, here are 5 reasons why you should watch the new Power Rangers movie.

Nintendo Is Fixing The Switch's Left Joy-Con Connection Issues

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 11:17 pm

If your Nintendo Switch's left Joy-Con de-syncs when you're playing with it wirelessly, there's new hope for a solution. There are reports the company is fixing the hardware issue.

Even before the Switch's launch on March 3, several media outlets reported that the left Joy-Con had stopped working for them when playing in docked mode. Many players reported the same problem, but Nintendo said it was not facing any "widespread technical problems" with the Switch.

It happened to CNET writer Sean Hollister, who called Nintendo to report the connection issue (not to mention several instances of Link dying as result). To his surprise, he got right through to a support agent even though it was 6:00 PM on a Saturday.

"She spent only a few minutes verifying that yes, I did indeed have wireless issues (and not merely some gunk caught in the gap around the analog stick) and verifying my serial numbers before agreeing to repair my controller for free," he wrote.

Hollister sent his left Joy-Con to Nintendo and had it back in little over a week. It now works perfectly, and he says he's uncovered the fix. He opened up the Joy-Con and discovered Nintendo has put a little black square of foam in the lower-right corner.

Courtesy: Sean Hollister/CNET
Courtesy: Sean Hollister/CNET

He did some research and determined that foam is either shielding the Joy-Con's from interference, or keeping other parts of the Joy-Con from touching the antenna.

"I even tried removing the foam, and sure enough: The controller stops working properly when it's not there. Seems like an open-and-shut case," wrote Hollister.

Hollister also bought a new $50 Joy-Con from Amazon to see if it had issues too. He said it works perfectly, despite not having a foam square on top of the antenna.

"Maybe Nintendo has already modified its manufacturing process, and that the differently labeled Joy-Cons--the Amazon batch--rolling off the assembly line don't have the de-sync issue," he speculated.

Nintendo has a section on their support page about what to do if your Joy-Con stops responding, saying interference from physical objects or other wireless devices could stop your controller from working. It also recommends not using a microwave anywhere near your Joy-Con (no, seriously).


Netflix April 2017: New Arrivals And What's Leaving

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 11:09 pm

With about a week left to go in March, Netflix today announced everything that's coming to and leaving the streaming site for April 2017.

In terms of new additions, Steven Spielberg's classic World War II movie Schindler's List arrives on April 1, alongside Gremlins, Tropic Thunder, and Cool Runnings.

Also debuting in April are Netflix originals such as the Adam Sandler movie Sandy Wexler (April 14), Bill Nye Saves the World Season 1 (April 21), and the next special from comedian Louis C.K. (April 4). The excellent, Oscar-nominated animated movie, Kubo and the Two Strings, comes out on April 8. Additionally, the Mystery Science Theater 3000 revival debuts on April 14.

As for what's leaving, now is your last chance to watch Ferris Bueller's Day Off, The Princess Bride, and The Usual Suspects, as those all leave Netflix on April 1. Also heading out that day are Superman movies such as Superman II, Superman III, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, and Superman Returns.

A lot of good shows are leaving in April, including Season 1-7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Seasons 1-8 of House, and Seasons 1-9 of The X-Files.

You can see the full coming and going lists for Netflix in April 2017 below, as rounded up by GameSpot sister site TV Guide and Collider.

Arriving On Netflix In April:

April 1

  • A Weekend with the Family
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street
  • Across the Universe
  • An American Tail
  • An American Tail: Fievel Goes West
  • An American Tail: The Mystery of the Night Monster
  • Boy Bye
  • Born To Be Free
  • Cool Runnings
  • Good Witch: Season 2
  • Gremlins
  • Only for One Night
  • Richard Pryor: Live & Smokin'
  • Scooby-Doo
  • Schindler's List
  • Something's Gotta Give
  • Thunderstruck
  • Wynonna Earp: Season 1
  • Trouble with the Curve
  • Tropic Thunder
  • The Tenth Man

April 2

  • The D Train

April 4

  • Chewing Gum: Season 2 (Netflix original)
  • Louis C.K. 2017 (Netflix original)

April 6

  • Disney's The BFG

April 7

  • El Faro De Las Orcas (Netflix original film)
  • Dawn of the Croods: Season 3 (Netflix original)
  • The Get Down: Part 2 (Netflix original)
  • Win It All (Netflix original film)

April 8

  • Kubo and the Two Strings

April 10

  • Documentary Now!: Season 2

April 11

  • Kevin Hart: What Now

April 12

  • DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season 2

April 14

  • Chelsea: Season 2 (Netflix original)
  • El Elegido
  • Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Return (Netflix original)
  • Sandy Wexler (Netflix original film)

April 15

  • Disney's Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey
  • Slam (Netflix original)

April 18

  • Lucas Brothers: On Drugs (Netflix original)

April 19

  • A Plastic Ocean

April 21

  • Bill Nye Saves the World: Season 1 (Netflix original)
  • Girlboss: Season 1 (Netflix original)
  • Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On: Season 1 (Netflix original)
  • Sand Castle (Netflix original film)
  • Tales by Light: Season 2 (Netflix original)
  • The Mr. Peabody & Sherman Show: Season 4 (Netflix original)
  • The Prestige
  • Tramps (Netflix original film)

April 22

  • The Great British Baking Show: Masterclass: Seasons 1-3
  • The Secret Life of Pets

April 23

  • Liv and Maddie: Season 4
  • Phantom

April 24

  • Long Nights Short Mornings

April 25

  • Disney's Queen of Katwe
  • The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared (Netflix original film)
  • Vir Das: Abroad Understanding (Netflix original)

April 26

  • Real Rescues: Season 6-7
  • Trust

April 27

  • Las Chicas del Cable: Season 1 (Netflix original)

April 28

  • A Murder in the Park
  • Casting JonBenet (Netflix original)
  • Dear White People: Season 1 (Netflix original)
  • Rodney King (Netflix original film)
  • Small Crimes (Netflix original film)

April 30

  • Sofia the First: Season 3

Leaving Netflix In April 2017:

April 1

  • Ally McBeal: Seasons 1 – 5
  • Angel: Seasons 1 – 5
  • Better Off Ted: Season 1
  • Barbershop 2: Back in Business
  • Bones: Seasons 1 – 4
  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Seasons 1 – 7
  • Chaplin
  • Dollhouse: Season 1
  • Ferris Bueller's Day Off
  • Firefly
  • House, M.D.: Seasons 1 – 8
  • Lie to Me: Season 1
  • Menace II Society
  • Resident Evil: Extinction
  • Rosewell: Seasons 1 – 3
  • Snow Day
  • Stomp the Yard
  • Superman II
  • Superman III
  • Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
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  • Superman Returns
  • Superman: The Movie
  • The Agony and the Ecstasy
  • The Boys from Brazil
  • The Escapist
  • The Princess Bride
  • The Riches: Seasons 1 – 2
  • The Usual Suspects
  • The X-Files: Seasons 1 – 9
  • Vanilla Sky

April 3

  • Collateral Damage
  • The Circle

April 7

  • Legit: Season 2
  • Wilfred: Season 4

April 9

  • Hero

April 10

  • Legit: Season 1
  • Flower Girl

April 14

  • The Lazarus Effect

April 15

  • A Fantastic Fear of Everything

April 17

  • American Dad! Season 6

April 26

  • The Nutty Professor 2: Facing the Fear

April 30

  • Under the Tuscan Sun
  • The Mirror
  • Born to Defense
  • The Defender

Twitch Has New Competition As Facebook Launches New Game Livestreaming Feature

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 10:30 pm

Social networking giant Facebook announced today that it's expanding the platform's livestreaming capabilities. Starting today, anyone can post livestream video from PC desktop or laptop computers on their personal page, following the launch of the feature for mobile devices in 2016.

A new "Live Video" option will appear on the top of the newsfeed or timeline to allow you to do this. You can then stream to Facebook Groups, Events, and Pages, with the ability to share screens and insert custom graphics.

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You can use external hardware for Facebook livestreams from a computer, a feature that was previously only available for Facebook Pages. Click through the images in the gallery above to see what the new PC livestreaming features look like.

In its announcement, Facebook specifically called out gaming, saying the new feature makes it "easier than ever to stream your PC gaming to friends and followers."

The new feature from Facebook puts the company more closely in competition with Twitch, which offers streaming through PC, mobile, and consoles.

Do you plan to use Facebook's new livestreaming features? Let us know in the comments below!


Civilization 6's Other New Civ Revealed

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 10:20 pm

The second of two new upcoming civs for Civilization VI has been revealed, and it's the Greek kingdom of Macedon.

Led by Alexander the Great, Macedon features the Hellenistic Fusion ability, which provides a bonus after conquering a city. This bonus varies depending on the type of districts that city has built. Alexander himself provides a bonus that reduces the amount of war weariness Macedon suffers, allowing it to engage in long-term warfare with fewer penalties.

Macedon's unique unit is the Hypaspist, which replaces the Swordsman. They gain an edge when attacking districts and receive more support bonuses than standard units. Alexander also grants an additional unique unit, the Hetairoi, which take the place of the Horseman and starts out with a free promotion.

The Basilikoi Paides is Macedon's unique building. It provides Science when you build a non-civilian unit in the city and offers bonuses when building certain military units.

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Developer Firaxis revealed another new civ, Persia, just yesterday. We still don't know the specifics of how or when they'll be released, but Deluxe Edition owners will definitely be receiving Persia for free. The two will apparently be sold as part of the Double Civilization & Scenario Pack that's on the way alongside the Spring update.


Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Guides And Tips

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 09:45 pm

Unlike recent games in the series, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is fairly indirect in how it shepherds you through its world. While it reveals some details, most of the time it's up to you to figure out how to survive. That's why we've compiled all of our in-depth guides to better help you in your journey to understand and overcome the game's myriad threats and mysteries. Keep in mind, there are potential spoilers in some of the guides below.

You can also check out our full review of the game, as well as our feature detailing everything you need to know about it. Be sure to check back often as we update this article with our upcoming Breath of the Wild guides and features.

Beginner's Guide

It's dangerous to go alone in the world of Breath of the Wild; the unwary can perish in a matter of seconds. That's why we've compiled beginner's tips to help you become a veteran survivalist of Hyrule. For a condensed take on what you need to know, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive guide for the full details. [Beginner's Guide]

How To Find The Master Sword

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Breath of the Wild breaks away from tradition, discarding many of the time-honored tropes the series has been known for. Despite this, it still keeps a few iconic elements from past games. The most notable is the Master Sword, which remains a useful tool you can use to complete your quest. But acquiring the blade is no easy task, as it's hidden somewhere beyond your reach. Here are directions to help you find the Master Sword. [How To Find The Master Sword]

How To Care For Your Horse

Breath of the Wild changes the tradition from past games in the series by removing Link's iconic trusty steed, Epona. Instead, you must find your own horse. Check out the video above for some tips on how to better tame and care for it. [How To Care For Your Horse]

Things The Game Doesn't Tell You

There are numerous important mechanics and concepts that the game never explains outright. At times the game alludes to them, but the majority of the time, you're left to figure them out on your own, either by experimenting or completing a sidequest that introduces a particular mechanic. With so many veiled secrets, we've compiled 14 useful things to know to help you on your journey. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive version for the full details. [Things The Game Doesn't Tell You]

Great Fairy Fountain Locations

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It's possible to upgrade your armor in the game. But to do so, you must reawaken the power of any of the four Great Fairies that exist in the world. However, finding them is a difficult task if you're not sure where to look. Here are details on how to find the Great Fairies, as well as how to reawaken them. [Great Fairy Fountain Locations]

All The Memory Locations

As you explore, you can discover special cutscenes called Captured Memories. These scenes are triggered when you reach specific locations that correspond to photographs in your Sheikah Slate's album. Finding these memories is difficult, as it requires an intimate knowledge of the world. To help you obtain and find all the memories, we've compiled a guide with details on the locations of all 12. [All The Memory Locations]

How To Make Money

Money can be hard to come by in Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but if you're resourceful, you can get rich in no time. Here are seven tips to keep your pockets full of Rupees. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive version for the full details. [How To Make Money]

All The Weapons We've Found (So Far)

There are plenty of weapons to find in Breath of the Wild. In our time spent with the game, we've found quite the arsenal. Take a look at all the weapons that we've found so far. [All The Weapons We've Found (So Far)]

All The Armor We've Found (So Far)

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Breath of the Wild has a plethora of awesome armor sets to discover. In our time spent with the game, we've been able to find a decent amount. Check out each armor set we've found thus far. [All The Armor We've Found (So Far)]

How To Find Korok Seeds

If you've been playing through Zelda: Breath of the Wild for even a few hours, you might have noticed that you have very little inventory space for weapons, bows, and shields. Luckily, you can expand your inventory slots! All you have to do is find Koroks, children of the forest that are hiding all over the map. When you find one, it will give you a Korok seed, which you can then trade to an adorable musician named Hestu for inventory slots. There are 11 different kinds of Korok hiding spots and 900 Korok seeds total--you can get them all for completion, but you'll only need 441 to max out your inventory slots. Rather than show all 900 locations, we've put together everything you need to know to find as many as you need. [How To Find Korok Seeds]

Cooking Tips And Tricks

Cooking is essential to your survival in Breath of the Wild. Eating food raw will restore a very small amount of your hearts, but cooking food will maximize its health benefits--and sometimes grant you useful side effects, like the cold resistance you need to safely travel through snow. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive version for the full details. [Cooking Tips And Tricks]

How To Dye Your Clothes

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Unlike previous games in the series, Breath of the Wild allows you to change the color of your clothing. To do so, you need to talk to Sayge, the manager of Kochi Dye Shop in Hateno Village. Below you can find details on where to find him and what you need to do in order to dye your clothes. [How To Dye Your Clothes]

Amiibo Unlock Guide

The official Nintendo page for the The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild lists Amiibo that are compatible with the game, but it provides few other firm details. Fortunately, we've tirelessly been scanning various Amiibo into our games here at the office to try and lock down exactly what items you can get. [Amiibo Unlock Guide]

How To Survive Every Environment

Pretty much everywhere you go in Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be dangerous, but some areas require more specific preparation than others. Venturing out in the middle of a thunderstorm or scaling a snowy mountain can be deadly, if not downright impossible, without the right gear, items, and knowledge. Here's what you need to know to survive in almost every situation. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, check out our comprehensive version for the full details. [How To Survive Every Environment]

How To Buy A House

The game allows you to purchase your own house. And the best part is that you can get one relatively early in the game. Check out how to become a homeowner in the land of Hyrule, as well as how to expand the benefits you receive from it. For a condensed version of the guide, watch the video above. Otherwise, read our comprehensive version for the full details. [How To Buy A House]

For more on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, check out the news stories below.


Mass Effect: Andromeda Update Arrives, As BioWare Considers Animation Improvements

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 09:43 pm

A new patch for Mass Effect: Andromeda has arrived, fixing a number of single-player and multiplayer issues. Additionally, BioWare has suggested that improvements might be on the way for the game's much-discussed facial animations that some believe leave much to be desired.

As outlined in a BioWare blog post, patch 1.04 fixes a serious-sounding issue in single-player where players could not land on Ark Natanus. It also corrects a problem when Andromeda would boot to a black screen. In terms of multiplayer fixes, the update addresses an issue where players would hear audio from a different character instead of their own.

An Early Access Patch is also now available for people playing the 10-hour trial of the game available for EA/Origin Access subscribers on Xbox One and PC. This patch contains "overall performance improvements," as well as fixes for things like collision and audio problems.

This patch also delivers improvements to "many cinematics, conversations, and other character interactions," though this may not be for the much-discussed facial animations. When asked about the current state of Andromeda's facial animations, lead designer Ian Frazier said on Twitter (via Eurogamer), "We're looking at patching lots of issues and want to strongly support the game moving forward. I can't say more just yet."

Frazier also said that BioWare is currently "evaluating various options" for making Andromeda's character creator better, presumably in terms of more customization options.

Andromeda officially launched on March 21 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. GameSpot's review scored the game a 6/10; you can see a roundup of scores from other outlets here.

Mass Effect: Andromeda Patch Notes

Patch 1.04

Single-player

  • Fixed an issue whereby players were unable to land on Ark Natanus
  • Fixed an issue whereby the game loaded to a black screen or ran as a background process when Corsair Utility Engine or similar programs were running

Multiplayer

  • Fixed an issue causing players to stop hearing their character's audio and start hearing another player's instead
  • Fixed an issue causing the game to crash when using the Human Male Soldier and F key

Early Access Patch

General

  • Overall performance improvements
  • Fixed an issue with the title only accepting input from the last controller synced when two controllers are assigned to the same profile
  • Fixed various collision issues
  • Fixed a few rare audio issues

Singleplayer

  • Improvements to many cinematics, conversations, and other character interactions
  • Improved quest rewards
  • Fixed an issue whereby a door could become jammed in mission 5
  • Fixed issues with objective markers not appearing correctly
  • Minor performance improvements after some Tempest transitions
  • Fixed an issue whereby the combat music was not functioning as designed
  • Fixed some minor quest-related issues
  • Fixed a small cinematic issue during the Drack loyalty quest
  • Minor balancing change to the "Remove the Heart" quest
  • Improvements to quest tracking and waypoints

Multiplayer

  • Improvements to Strike Teams UI screens
  • Additional multiplayer tutorials implemented
  • Balance changes to guns, reward packs, and objectives scoring
  • Improved appearance of character portraits
  • Added new artwork for MP characters, armor, and challenges in menus and codex entries

Everything You Need To Know About Mass Effect's Andromeda Initiative

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 09:30 pm
(Produced in partnership with EA) Step into the unknown and discover Andromeda! Here's everything you need to know about the Initiative.

Ghost Recon: Wildlands Update Out Very Soon, Here's What It Does And When It Drops

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 09:16 pm

Ghost Recon: Wildlands' second big patch is coming very soon--in fact, if you're on PC, it's out already, while PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will have to wait until the morning of March 23.

The biggest changes include the ability to turn radios off by default, whilst you can also choose the type of vehicle that spawns when you use the Drop Vehicle skill. On PC, left-handed players should be more adequately catered for too, as you can now remap the Home, End, Insert, Delete, Page Up, and Page Down keys.

Publisher Ubisoft is quick to note that in order to continue playing in co-op, you and your friends will all need to be running the same version of the game.

This patch, which comes in at around 3 GB on consoles and up to 5 GB on PC, is the second major update since Wildlands' March 7 launch. The first fixed a load of bugs--as does this second one, in fact, and you can see all its improvements below, via Ubisoft.

Wildlands launched a couple of weeks ago to a mixed critical reception. In our Ghost Recon: Wildlands review, critic Miguel Concepcion called the game "a middlingly safe tactical shooter and a slightly wasted opportunity."

Ghost Recon: Wildlands Title Update 2 Patch Notes

Missions / Narration

We received reports of some players having issues with certain missions in the game. After investigating the causes, we have implemented fixes so they can now have a smooth experience. We also fixed an XP farming exploit related to the Rebellion Rising mission, which created interference with the co-op experience.

  • Adjusted various missions markers & GPS pathfinding.
  • The following missions are now unlocked correctly for players who reported issues:
    • Gold Rush
    • Sueño's proposition
    • Sandoval Dead Body
    • El Cerebro
  • Adjusted various mission triggers in order to smoothen the player's progress and game experience.
  • Fixed situations where dialogue and barks would not trigger correctly.
  • The following missions are now replayable:
    • El Cerebro
    • Boss missions
    • Sandoval Confession
    • Western Cocaine Cache
  • Fixed infinite XP farming exploit on Rebellion Rising mission.
  • NPCs now exit the vehicle properly in Stop the Convoy missions.

User Interface

We implemented various fixes and tweaks related to trophy and weapon packs unlocking. We also fixed an issue related to the character model not being positioned correctly. On top of that, players who love to play with the HUD completely hidden will now be able to select the type of intel they want to collect when they interact with files or NPCs.

  • Players can now select what intel they want to collect, even with all the HUD options turned off.
  • Trophy requirements adjustments:
    • The Champion
    • Eagle-Eyed
    • With a Pistol!
  • Fixed some weapon packs not unlocking properly:
    • Underbarrels and Rails Pack
  • Fixed Character hiding behind menus in certain situations.
  • HUD now updates when XP boosters are activated.

Co-op

We detected some replication issues during cooperative sessions between players. This patch should provide a more consistent experience between Ghosts sharing the same game session.

  • Corrected various replication issues, such as:
    • Paint jobs & attachments not showing correctly in the lobby
    • Rebel Radio explosion not synchronizing
    • Sniper scope glare effect not synchronizing
    • Players seen running beside VHC/bike they should be sitting in
    • Suppressor not synchronizing when removed from a vehicle's shooting position
    • Burning corpses from systemic events
    • Explosion not replicating if the distance is too high
  • The following achievements should now be awarded to all the players in the two missions below:
    • A Better Mousetrap
    • The Cluster Bomber
  • Fixed a bug where hits would register with a 0.5-second lag.
  • Fixed kick/ban vote notifications.
  • Fixed game freezes in 4-player sessions.

Connectivity

We detected and fixed some issues that were causing some player disconnections. The experience should be more solid after the patch.

  • Fixed various disconnection bugs.
  • Fixed a bug where the user could not reconnect to a previous session.
  • Fixed errors when looking for public sessions.

Gameplay

Added fixes and improvements for gameplay-related issues and requests that some players reported.

  • Players can now select the vehicle they want to spawn when using the "Drop Vehicle" rebel skill.
  • Fixed XP awarded when killing an enemy undetected.
  • Fixed a bug where sometimes vehicle seats could stay booked after NPC exiting.
  • Fixed a bug where the player would take cover too far from certain props.
  • Players can no longer teleport to safe houses while being hunted.
  • The Medical Helicopter will now spawn correctly in the Tabacal area side-mission.
  • Fixed bikes not slowing down in water.
  • Fixed flash grenades not stopping detection.
  • Fixed an occasional instant game-over when falling off a dirt bike.
  • Fixed a bug where sometimes the player could not tag enemies after hot joining.
  • Adjusted damage caused by explosives in Arcade difficulty.
  • Fixed an issue where sometimes pilots didn't die after AI helicopter crash.
  • Fixed a situation where sometimes vehicles disappeared when driving at high speeds.

Audio

We implemented some fixes and improvements related to some audio aspects of the game, as well as the option to mute radios for those players who requested it.

  • Added a feature allowing the player to mute every radio in-game.
  • Fixed Car radio not functioning in various situations.
  • Amplified the radio voice effects to avoid player confusing El Sueño's voice on the radio and the one of the Ghosts.
  • Introduction video mix enhanced.

Graphics

We focused on fixing various issues in order to provide a solid experience. For stability and performance improvements, see the section below.

  • Fixed player models appearing with twisted limbs if they were killed in certain positions.
  • Fixed low-resolution textures appearing while aiming/driving.
  • Fixed camera clipping through some textures and props.
  • Fixed missing textures in certain environments.
  • Fixed drone showing blur effect on objects.
  • Fixed the textures flickering when using parachute or helicopter.

Stability

  • Fixed various crashes.
  • Fixed an occasional infinite loading screen after validating settings at first launch.

PC-Specific Improvements

  • Fixed various world building glitches.
  • Fixed some world parts where the player could get stuck.

Graphics

  • Added the SMAA anti-aliasing mode.
  • Added a notification for anti-aliasing recommendations in multi GPU setups.
  • Addressed a series of issues causing flickering in multi GPU setups.
  • Fixed an issue with HUD scaling in 4-monitor multi display setups.

User Experience And Interface

  • Added support to bind Home, End, Insert, Delete, Page Up and Page Down keys.
  • Added several menu navigation improvements with mouse and keyboard.
  • Added a notification if the video driver is outdated.
  • Added a notification when the system is low on free RAM and starts writing to the virtual memory.
  • Fixed a HUD issue in co-op for users who have already completed the selected mission.
  • Fixed the Pitch icon display when using mouse to steer helicopters.

Co-op

  • Fixed an issue with co-op sharing of systemic activities.
  • Fixed the use of Push to Talk in the co-op lobby.

Controls

  • Changed the Enable Controller default option to Only Gamepads.
  • Addressed a number of issues with the Steam Controller icons and functionality.

Performance

  • Addressed a series of random crashes encountered by users.
  • Fixed an issue causing framerate drops when the saving icon was being displayed.
  • Fixed an issue where the menu was lagging while running the game on a Hard Disk Drive.
  • Solved an issue with VRAM bar update when lowering Resolution scaling.

Misc

  • Fixed a bug on the Medication Air Transport mission in Tabacal.
  • Fixed an issue with character poses in Ansel.
  • Solved a controls issue where one couldn't sprint from crouch or prone position.

Nice PS4 Deals Include A Four-Game System Bundle For $300

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 09:11 pm

With an abundance of Xbox One deals as of late, we now have a few solid offers for those looking to pick up a PS4 in the US.

Over on eBay, Newegg is offering the PS4 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy Edition bundle, which comes with a 500 GB Slim system, Infinite Warfare, and Modern Warfare Remastered for $300. It's also throwing in two recent games as freebies: For Honor and Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, the latter of which is particularly desirable on PS4 due to its excellent PlayStation VR support.

Shipping is free on the bundle, and you may not have to pay tax. The offer is available until Monday, March 27, or when stock runs out.

If you're looking for a cheaper option, highly rated sellers are also offering the Uncharted 4 Limited Edition bundle (with a specially designed system) for $270 or the standard Uncharted 4 bundle for $235.


Rocket League Adds A Free Mode Today That Totally Changes The Game

By Anonymous on Mar 22, 2017 08:59 pm

Psyonix's soccer-with-cars game Rocket League grows today with the launch of a new update that adds the cool-looking Dropshot mode that basically reinvents the game. Specifically, the free update lands at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET / 10 PM GMT, Psyonix said on Twitter.

This is Rocket League's latest non-traditional mode, following Hoops (a spin on basketball) and Rumble, which gives you superpowers. There is also a mutator available that lets you play with a hockey puck instead of a ball, with the physics changing accordingly.

Dropshot sounds like craziest of the bunch so far, at least in terms of setup. As we reported when the mode was announced earlier this month, matches take place in a hexagonal arena that's divided down the middle and overlaid with a grid of smaller hexagons. There are no fixed goals or scoring areas; instead, players must break through the floor on their opponents' half of the field by knocking the ball downward.

You can read GameSpot's previous coverage and watch the video above to learn more about how Dropshot works.

Rocket League's new update today also adds Easter-themed items, including an Easter Egg Antenna, Easter Basket Topper, and the Bunny Ears Topper. These items will be distributed randomly as post-game drops for all online playlists, but only until April 17.

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Psyonix also confirmed that the game's third competitive season ends today at 2:30 PM PT / 5:30 PM ET / 9:30 PM GMT, immediately preceding the launch of the update.

In other news, betting site Unikrn announced this week that people in Australia can bet real money on competitive Rocket League matches, though Psyonix later spoke out against any betting on its game.


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