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Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness Will Address Issues With Star Ocean 3 Infamous Twist

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Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness, the new entry of the Star Ocean series currently in development for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, is one of the more welcome announcements of the past few months, as pretty much all fans of the series though that we wouldn’t see another Star Ocean game anytime soon. The game has been confirmed for the West earlier this week but more solid gameplay details are still scarce.

Some new details on Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness have emerged online recently thanks to a new interview posted on Venture Beat with Shuichi Kobayashi, producer of the game. In the interview, Mr. Kobayashi reveals some new interesting details on the game’s battle system, soundtrack and also address the controversial issue related to the big plot twist found in Star Ocean 3: Till The End Of Time, a twist that influences the whole saga.

When asked about the matter, Mr. Kobayashi confirmed that the twist wasn’t exactly something new in the eyes of the team but they realized that it wasn’t communicated properly. Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness will address this issue in its story and reveal how the team now looks at the Star Ocean universe.

Question: I’ve read that Star Ocean V is set between the second and third games. Star Ocean 3 had the big plot twist, that you were inside a video game, an MMO. Is that part of the story here? Can you talk about the context of the game’s story.

Shuichi: All the stories from Star Ocean 1 through 5 are set in the same universe. That hasn’t changed. In terms of timeline, the story of number five is between two and three. That’s correct. You mentioned MMOs. I think that quite recently, a British philosopher said something in relation to that. He said that he believes the world we live in is a world in beta, created by some godly figure somewhere. Looking at your universe in that particular way is nothing new. We have explored it early, but the way we communicated that and other ideas was not—it had a little too much twist in it. People couldn’t really fathom it. They were struggling to see what was actually going on. In number five’s story, we’d like to address that issue, so that people can see how we look at the universe in the game. It’s going to be easier to take in.

From what we can understand from this interview, Mr. Kobayashi and his team really seem to have understood the issues that plagued the previous Star Ocean: The Last Hope and are working hard to correct them so we might be in for a game that could rival the first entries of the series if everything goes well.

Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness has been revealed earlier this year. The game is currently in development by tri-Ace, the team behind the other entries of the series, and it will come with several new features not found in the previous entries of the series, such as more dynamic and interactive cutscenes, seamless transitions between story and gameplay sequences and more.

Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness will be released later this year in Japan on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The game has also been confirmed for North America and Europe, launching on a yet to be confirmed 2016 release date.

 

As a long time gamer, Francesco has survived more zombie invasions, meteor strikes, magic spells than he can count. He still keeps fighting today to bring hope into countless gaming worlds. Or destruction, depending on his mood. Writing about video games was only the natural step for such a dangerous life.

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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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