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Players Who Pre-Order Just Cause 3 Can Win a Real-Life Island

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Just Cause 3 Island Giveaway is too good to be true

A chance to win a real-life island by pre-ordering Just Cause 3 sounds amazing until you read the fine print

There is no denying that pre-order numbers for games have been steadily dropping the last couple years. A growing number of gamers are skipping the pre-order process and waiting till launch day, when reviews for it are released to decide whether or not to buy it. Analysts are saying that the rise of digital releases are causing the decline.

Since gamers don’t have to worry about stores having enough physical copies in stock they don’t need to pre-order. Many others are pointing to the long series of bad launches that have happened over the last two years that hurt thousands who pre-ordered. When games like Assassin’s Creed Unity, Batman: Arkham Knight, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection all shipped broken gamers are naturally going to be wary.

In order to fight back against those waning pre-order numbers publishers have had to go to crazy lengths to keep gamers interested. They’ve been upping the ante of pre-order bonuses to the point that Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s collectors edition will come with a working fridge. Square Enix is following that same train of thought with their upcoming title Just Cause 3 with a pre-order competition where players can win a real-life island.

An unbelievable grand prize unlike anything a game publisher has offered before. The only draw back is that island prize comes with an equally amazing number of strings attached. On their Just Cause 3 Win an Island website Square Enix gives no details about where this island even is. What they do say is that its worth $50,000 and only players from North America (United States, Canada, Mexico, and Chile) are eligible to win.

That sounds great until you read the fine print where the rules state that “all taxes and fees associated with purchasing and obtaining of Island (including but not limited to attorney’s fees, escrow, and closing costs) are the responsibility of the Winner” also “sponsor does not guarantee the Island to be inhabitable, developed, or reachable by any means other than a boat.” Finally Square Enix is also reserving the right to change any part of the Just Cause 3 island prize.

So even your able to win this possibly-inhabitable, maybe partially developed, nearly unreachable island and can pay all of the expenses for it there’s no guarantee you’ll get it. On the upside the Just Cause 3 island winner can choose a $50,000 cash prize instead of the mythical island (this is the only option available to entrants from Mexico). Running off with a huge cash prize sounds like a far easier option than fighting with lawyers and tax collectors.

Offering an island as a grand prize might be a great way to get people interested in pre-ordering Just Cause 3 but its also a little over the top. Do you think Square Enix should be going through with all the hassle of a major give-away to increase preorder numbers or should they focus on making a great game?

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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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Exciting news for gamers! The highly anticipated PS5 game Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be joining EA Play on Thursday

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Update: It seems that the PS Store may have acted prematurely, as it has now been officially confirmed that Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will be added to EA Play on Thursday, April 25th, 2024. Once the active members are in, they’ll have the opportunity to download and play the complete game.

Original Story: Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, released in 2023, has been added to the EA Play subscription service. This exciting action-adventure game is now available for download and play at no additional cost for active members. While EA has yet to provide any official updates, you can head over to the PS Store and find it listed as “included with EA Play.”

Adding to the mix is the recent announcement of a forthcoming price hike for the subscription, affecting both monthly and yearly payment plans. Starting on May 10th, 2024, the monthly subscription fee will be increased from £3.99 / $4.99 to £5.99 / $5.99. For those who choose the 12-month commitment, the price will be £34.99 / $39.99, which is a £15 / $10 increase.

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In April 2023, the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor made its debut on the PS5. After thoroughly evaluating the game, we are pleased to announce that it has earned an impressive 9/10 rating in our review. We praised the game for its ability to build upon the first installment’s foundations and improve upon every aspect. “The combat is highly enjoyable and provides a plethora of options, while the exploration reaches new heights. The incorporation of Metroidvania elements adds an extra layer of depth, resulting in captivating puzzles and rewarding experiences.”

Click the link to access a comprehensive list of all EA Play games available on PS5 and PS4. Are you planning to give Star Wars Jedi: Survivor a try on the service? We would greatly appreciate your feedback in the comments section.

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Rest assured, the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, will be available in its original, uncensored form across all regions

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Fear not; for those worried about potential censorship issues with the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, set to release on April 26th, Sony has got you covered. ShiftUp, the developer, proudly assures players that the game will maintain its uncensored content across all regions, including Japan.

We have to admit, we didn’t anticipate this as a potential issue or a potential selling point. The main character, Eve, and her revealing costumes have been heavily showcased in the game’s pre-release marketing. Nevertheless, it is pleasing to witness ShiftUp’s evident enthusiasm as their vision prepares to reach the hands of a vast number of players.

Regarding Stellar Blade, Yoko Taro believes it surpasses NieR: Automata, and we were pleased to learn that the game will be considerate of your PS5 storage capacity. The demo is now available for you to try, and it has nearly doubled the daily active users of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This is quite impressive, especially considering it is the game’s first console showing.

Will you be there to experience Stellar Blade on its release day? It’s certainly a relief to witness the game remaining uncensored until the last moment. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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