Two weeks ago, Niantic released the gym update for Pokemon GO. The update was supposed to fix and balance gyms and make gamers feel as though they were battling a gym leader in the main Pokemon games. I would like to say Niantic succeeded, but I can’t, because thanks to server problems, the gyms are completely borked. Please note that this article is based on my personal experience, so maybe (or, I hope) it does not apply to everyone playing Pokemon GO. Still, there is a huge problem.
On the surface, the gyms work as intended. Trainers can only leave six unique Pokemon at gyms (i.e., no more than one Blissey, no more than one Dragonite, etc.); the photo disc that gives players free items works well, and the new motivation system is fully functional. Catching and leveling up Pokemon also work well, but once you get into gym battles, the game self-destructs faster than a Voltorb/Electrode.
When I played, at first everything seemed to be ok; Pokemon GO displayed the defending Pokemon I was going to battle and what Pokemon I would use. However, the game constantly thought I wandered away from the gyms while I customized my team. Sure, I could simply exit out of the gym screen and reenter it to fix the problem, but then I would have to customize the lineup again. And then the game thought I wandered away again, which forced me to exit the gym screen again and start all over. Again. I usually had to repeat this process four to five times, but that’s still four to five times too many. And then there were the battles. Oh, the battles, the laggy, unresponsive battles. When the patch first landed, health bars fluctuated wildly, which made it impossible to know which Pokemon would faint first, but then the lag got worse; way worse. Usually, the defending Pokemon didn’t faint for a good twenty seconds until after its health was depleted, but for the past several days, almost all of my matches ended with the time running out after I won the match, which counted as a loss. Each time, the game took half a minute before it told me I lost (despite my obvious win). Oh, and the game stopped responding to my commands in the middle of the battle at least twice. While the timer still counted down. Sure, sometimes I got lucky and the game said I won a match that I clearly won, but usually the servers cheated me out of my hard-earned victories. And raid battles weren’t much better; they suffered from the same lag issues as normal gym battles. In fact, raid battles might be even have been worse, as the last raid battle I participated in didn’t end until two to three minutes after the timer reached zero.
Niantic, buddy, you really have to fix these server problems. Gym battles are a major draw for many people in the game, but right now battling in gyms is next to impossible. Sure, sometimes I got lucky if the planets aligned during a blue moon and the gym battles functioned as intended, but usually gyms were beyond broken. Or maybe the game has become sentient and decided to target me and only me. I don’t know. Is it wrong for me to hope that I’m not alone in this, because otherwise I come off as shallow complaining about a problem nobody else has.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
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.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
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.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
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.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
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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