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Destiny Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strikes will Now Be Different

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Fans requests have been answered, Destiny’s Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strikes will be different from each other from now on

Since it released Destiny has done many things right such as crisp combat mechanics and a loot system that gamers simply can’t pull away from. However, those strengths simply keep being overshadowed by the long list of design flaws that leave players banging their heads against the wall. Lackluster story, repetitive missions, and systems that need a fine tuning make Destiny feel like a game that isn’t quite finished. Out of everything, the Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strikes rank among the game’s greatest flaws.

The idea behind the strikes with their challenging modifiers and potential for big rewards are certainly not the problem. In fact they are what keep gamers coming back to Destiny week after week; it’s their repetitive feel that’s been a problem. The Weekly Heroic and Nightfall Strikes are the same mission each time, forcing players to slog through the same mission twice each week. Thankfully that is all about to change with word coming down from Bungie that from now on the Nightfall and Heroic will be a different from each other.

It’s a big win for Destiny fans who have been clamoring for this change for months. It’s also a move that makes sense for Bungie if they plan to keep people coming back. Knowing each week that they were going to face the same mission twice put a damper on gamers excitement. Sticking with the same mission for the Weekly Heroic and Nightfall was a much bigger problem for players who decided not to pick up Destiny’s DLC. Any week that a Dark Below DLC strike came up in the rotation sidelined a number of players simply because they didn’t buy a piece of content.

Now that the House of Wolves’ and its strike, The Shadow Thief, are around the corner the Nightfall and Heroic were set to push those people out even more often. Now that each strike will be different there is a far better chance for everyone to be involved in at least one. According to House of Wolves lead designer Matt Sammons fan feedback played a big role in the change:

We’ve heard the feedback from players about not being able to do the weekly activities, so two things we wanted to do were always have one of the activities available if you didn’t have one of the DLC’s. So you’ll never have where all of the missions are from the House of Wolves expansion.

The only thing that gamers have to wonder now is what are the odds that a strike from the Dark Below and the House of Wolves will come up together. Bungie in their announcement didn’t say that the strikes from both DLC packs couldn’t appear in the same week. Obviously the odds of this are low but it still may be a problem that will have to be addressed. Especially with the strike from the House of Wolves appearing heavily in both Heroic and Nightfall strikes.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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It appears that many

are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.

We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.

It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.

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Here are all the patch notes for the new PS5 firmware update that adds the community game help feature

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Sony has recently launched the newest PS5 system software update, which is always an exciting occasion for avid PlayStation fans. With a size of slightly over 1GB, you can download and install it right away. As always, the question remains: What exactly does the update bring to the table?

According to the official patch notes, there have been some notable improvements, particularly in the area of game help. We are introducing an exciting addition to our platform: the Community Game Help feature. This feature enhances the PS5’s Game Help system by providing you with gameplay videos from fellow players. Players have the option to choose whether or not they want their gameplay videos to be shared using this feature.

If you’re concerned about it, you can now hide your Remote Play connection status as well.

Presenting the complete patch notes:

  • Game Help has been enhanced with the addition of Community Game Help features
  • Within Game Help, players can find Community Game Help hints in supported games. These cues come from gameplay videos that other players have shared.
  • If you’re up for it, you have the option to contribute to Community Game Help by giving permission for your gameplay video to be automatically recorded and included in the feature after it’s been reviewed
  • If you want to join in, navigate to Settings, then Captures & Broadcasts, followed by Captures, Auto Captures, and finally Community Game Help. From there, simply choose the option to participate. Users have the option to unsubscribe whenever they choose
  • During Remote Play, players now have the option to hide the persistent message “Remote Play connected.” that appears on their game screen. To ensure a seamless gaming experience, navigate to the Settings menu, then proceed to the System section. From there, locate the Remote Play option and activate the Hide Remote Play Connection Status feature
  • The system’s software performance and stability have been significantly enhanced
  • The messages and usability on some screens have been enhanced

While not the most groundbreaking update, the Community Game Help feature has the potential to be intriguing, contingent upon the number of games that offer support for it. What are your thoughts on the latest update? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

 

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New PS5 Patch Introduces Rare 40FPS Mode for Avatar Game

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora has received an exciting update that introduces a new graphical mode, elevating the game’s visual experience. With a smooth frame rate of 40 frames per second and enhanced resolutions, players can now immerse themselves in even more stunning and detailed environments. Now downloadable on PS5 with the latest patch 3.2, this mode is compatible with 4K TVs that can handle up to 120 Hz. Before this update, Avatar PS5 only offered quality and performance modes. However, with this new option, players can now enjoy the benefits of both modes after downloading the 2.4GB update.

Throughout the PS5 era, 40fps modes have been a rarity, much to the disappointment of the hardcore community. Insomniac Games first introduced them in Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and later added the feature to Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. They also included it in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. Other PS5 titles, such as Hogwarts Legacy, Lies of P, and God of War Ragnarok, also offer 40fps modes.

In addition to that, Patch 3.2 for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora brings along the following:

Worldwide:

  • Research Station Alpha now features a convenient Fast Travel option
  • The issue of controller re-mapping and resetting on game restart has been resolved
  • Addressed multiple instances of crashes
  • I corrected a few spelling errors
  • Addressed the issue of voice lines overlapping during dialogue

Primary Objectives & Optional Objectives:

  • [Main Quest: Shadows of the Past] This main quest is an intriguing journey into the depths of history. Addressed a bug that previously hindered quest progression in co-op mode

More bug fixes have been implemented.

  • [Available on all platforms] The rescued human characters no longer return to the Resistance HQ wearing masks
  • Available on all platforms. There is a noticeable improvement in the visibility of NPCs when they are at the edge of the Player’s vision

 

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