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When Nintendo first unveiled ARMS, it seemed like little more than a slightly more flushed out Wii Sports boxing game. The game featured the use of the joy-con’s motion controls for the fighters’ arms and a simple looking one versus one game mode. At the time, it was hard to be excited for this strange new title with games like Zelda:Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 2, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Mario Odyssey stealing a lot of the spotlight. Since then, more and more about Nintendo’s new fighting game has been revealed and the underlying complexities of the gameplay are slowly showing themselves.

Since its initial announcement, we have learned that ARMS fighters do more than just throw long distance punches at one another. Each character within the game has their own set of skills and passive traits that can alter the way contestants fight one another. One character gets a big offensive buff when they are at really low health, while another doesn’t flinch when hit. In addition to differences between the characters themselves, each fighter chooses two “ARMS” to use in battle. These arms all act differently when used and allow players to augment their playstyle in unique ways. Not only can players choose different types of ARMS, but each archetype can have different elemental effects on it. Between the elemental effects and variety of ARMS, players will have lots of ways to change how they play individual characters.

This amount of options to how a player builds the best fighter to fit their playstyle is certainly refreshing and adds a lot of depth into a game that is going to incorporate online competitive play. In addition to the surprising amount of depth, each of the characters are vibrant and colorful and do a great job of standing out from one another. The most recent character revealed is named Minmin and has ramen-noodle arms. With endearing character designs like that, hopefully all players can find a fighter they enjoy.

Between complexity in gameplay and fun character designs, ARMS has a chance to be Nintendo’s fighting game equivalent of Splatoon. If Nintendo can foster the games community from launch with updates and additional content its sure to have a strong following. If the game includes a good ladder mode and ranked system, competitive gamers could very well find themselves a new fighting game to love. If the games players are passionate enough, we could one day see ARMS side by side with Smash Bros. at events like EVO.

ARMS still has another couple months before release, so the games capacity to become an eSport is impossible to determine for now. Hopefully the game can become the next sleeper hit for Nintendo and find a comfortable niche for itself within the fighting game community.

 

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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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