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Bungie’s Fumble is a PR Feeding Frenzy for Other Developers

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Developers are rushing in to gather up all the positive PR they can after Bungie’s recent fumbles

If you’re a Destiny fan or follow your gaming news closely you’ve no doubt heard about the fan rage storm that’s been rampaging over at Bungie HQ. After a disaster of an interview with Eurogamer about their latest expansion The Taken King things have only gotten worse for the ex-Halo dev. Announcing a special Red Bull DLC deal only a few days after their fan base exploded over the price and content in TTK Legendary Edition might not have been the best decision. They’ve alienated a good chunk of their player base and other developers are swooping in to take advantage of that.

Developers for games like Dying Light and Warframe have gone into a feeding frenzy trying to round-up all the positive PR they can. They are using all the mistakes Bungie has made lately and spun them into a positive light to shine on their own games. Starting with Dying Light developer Techland after the Red Bull promo DLC was announced for Destiny.

They kicked off the #DrinkforDLC campaign a huge jab at the Red Bull DLC, offering free in-game items for drinking water . Players who tweeted pictures of themselves drinking water with #DrinkforDLC would earn a free weapon docket in Dying Light. Now they’re offering even more free DLC for 10,000 #DrinkforDLC tweets they receive. Warframe developer Digital Extremes is digging into Bungie as well to mine for a little PR gold.

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Digital Extremes is offering Warframe players three free new emotes, firing a few big shots at Bungie over the emotes controversy. It’s impossible to miss how Digital Extremes, Techland, and other developers are taking open shots at Bungie to get into gamers good graces. So far it’s working for them and now we have to wonder if this will be a new trend in gaming.

Are game developers and publishers going to start openly ripping into each other when someone makes a mistake and makes their player base angry? We’ll have to wait until another controversy like Bungie pops up to be sure.

Source: Warframe, Dying Light

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.

Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.

Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.

What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.

In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.

According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.

In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!

Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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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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