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.
In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.
There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.
Factory Striders have made a resurgence on the Automaton front. These imposing, massive support dreadnoughts now threaten freedom and democracy throughout the galactic rim. pic.twitter.com/XRTPU7k71s
— HELLDIVERS™ 2 (@helldivers2) April 16, 2024
Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.
The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!
Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”
It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.
What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.
If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?
As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.
In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!
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