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PayDay 2 Gets Microtransactions, Despite Devs Promising It Wouldn’t

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Payday 2 now has microtransactions, despite the game’s developers promising on multiple occasions that wouldn’t happen. Overkill Software released an update for the PC version of the game, called The Black Market Update, that adds microtransactions for gameplay-impacting items that come through random drops. So it’s payday for Payday 2 players (sorry, I couldn’t resist). Overkill has previously stated on multiple occasions that microtransactions would never be added to Payday 2.

“Vlad’s brand new Weapons Deal lets you bring out the very best in your favorite guns with a huge update to the Black Market,” the update’s website reads. “This Weapons Deal opens up a brand new way of allowing you to personalize your weapons with skins, mods and more!

The website explains how random items will appear in-game via safes. Those safes are hard to open, and require a special drill in order to be breached. Once a safe is opened, the player gets a randomly selected weapon skin that adds new abilities to their gun. Those skins can be traded in the Steam Community, creating a new in-game economy.

What the website isn’t so keen to show off upfront is that those special drills cost $2.50 a piece. That might be because purchasing a drill in-game is an outright microtransaction, something Overkill Software promised they wouldn’t introduce to Payday 2. For example, Payday 2 producer Almir Listo wrote back in early 2013 “we’ve made it clear that Payday 2 will have no micro-transactions whatsoever (shame on you if you thought otherwise!)”

Then, a month later, Payday 2 lead designer David Goldfarb bluntly told Gamespot “No. No. God, I hope not. Never. No.” That sounded pretty final at the time, but it seems things have changed at Overkill. Goldfarb has since left, though he said he didn’t leave because of any disagreement with the company.

Whatever the reason for the decision, players aren’t taking it well. There’s a huge thread on Reddit, titled “F*** you overkill,” and the game’s Steam page now has a pile of negative reviews.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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