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Blood and Wine expansion for The Witcher 3 gets its first official screenshots

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Already spent more than 100 hours in The Witcher 3? What’s that, you also spent an extra who knows how may hours with the Hearts of Stone expansion? Well, be prepared to jump back into the game pretty soon because the Blood and Wine expansion pack is closing in fast and it’s going to offer plenty more hours of quality entertainment courtesy of CD Projekt RED. Though there isn’t any gameplay footage available just yet, the developer recently shared the first screenshots from Blood and Wine and they look absolutely gorgeous. Check them out after the break.

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The world of The Witcher 3 is a pretty gloomy one where monsters lurk at every corner and war is just a normal part of daily life. You would be excused for thinking otherwise based solely on these screenshots, though, as the upcoming Blood and Wine expansion seems to be surprisingly colorful compared to the rest of the game. Blood and Wine takes place in Toussaint, a province found in the Nilfgaardian empire that’s “untainted by war”, but where “an atmosphere of carefree indulgence and knightly ritual masks an ancient, bloody secret.” Unfortunately, we don’t really know anything else about the plot of the expansion, but it sounds like players can look forward to around 20 hours of new gameplay so I’m sure CD Projekt is cooking some something really nice for us to enjoy.

Last month during Pax Australia narrative designer Mateusz Tomaskiewicz was able to confirm that Blood and Wine will introduce a number of characters found in The Witcher books written by Andrzej Sapkowski, though he didn’t give any actual names. Back in October, another Witcher 3 employee hinted that Blood and Wine may or may not include monsters that have been mentioned in the lore but did not appear in the base game, such as Strigas, Manticores, or Bruxas. Blood and Wine is the second and final expansion for the Witcher 3 so this will definitely be the perfect opportunity to add those monsters, along with others that have yet to make an appearance.

Blood and Wine doesn’t have a release date just yet, however, CD Projekt Red says we will be able to get our hands on the new expansion in early 2016. In the meantime, it looks like studio may be busy working at its mysterious new title announced back in 2012 – Cyberpunk 2077. There’s nothing official just yet, but word on the street is that game will launch as soon as late 2016.

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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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