Take-Two is getting ready to shut down its Seattle office this summer. They filed a notice in Washington State saying that the office would close and about 70 workers would lose their jobs.
The closure and job cuts are set to start on June 28, 2024. We’re not sure if any other offices are affected.
Take-Two hasn’t given many details about this, but they did say they’re trying to make their business more efficient and cut costs. They’re eliminating some projects and reorganizing their company structure, which means some people will lose their jobs.
Last month, Take-Two said they would lay off about 5% of all their employees by the end of the year. This is the third time since February 2023 that they’ve announced cost-cutting plans.
This year’s May 4th celebration in Fortnite brings exciting new content, especially in Lego Fortnite. The Empire is invading, and players must complete quests for the Rebel Alliance to fight back.
By progressing through the Lego Pass, players unlock Star Wars-themed builds and decor items based on the infamous Mos Eisley.
Just like previous event passes, the Lego Pass offers both free and premium tracks. Players can earn items by playing the game, but the premium track, which costs 1,400 V-Bucks, offers even better rewards, including a Chewbacca skin usable across Fortnite.
Availability
The Lego Pass will be available until July 23, providing ample time for players to complete challenges and unlock rewards.
Lego Fortnite x Star Wars Gameplay Changes
Star Wars will have a significant impact on Lego Fortnite gameplay. The Empire invades Lego worlds, while Rebels seek refuge nearby.
Completing quests for Rebels allows players to unlock lightsabers and craft iconic Star Wars weapons like blaster pistols and thermal detonators.
Several new Star Wars skins will be available in the item shop, including Lando Calrissian, Dagobah Luke Skywalker, and the AWR Trooper, all with Lego styles.
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In the battle royale mode, players will encounter Darth Vader, who drops into the game with his lightsaber. Players can fight him for the lightsaber, which can block incoming attacks or be thrown at enemies.
Additionally, Chewbacca is held prisoner at a stormtrooper camp, and rescuing him grants players his trusty Wookiee Bowcaster. Completing related quests earns players the AWR Trooper Pack back bling for free.
Today, Meta announced the next game in the famous Batman: Arkham series: Batman: Arkham Shadow. But here’s the twist – it’s a VR game, and it’s only for the Meta Quest 3.
The game is being developed by Camouflaj, the team behind Iron Man VR, along with Oculus Studios.
It’s set to come out later this year. Meta didn’t give us much information about the game itself, just a short trailer showing Batman flying over the dark, rainy streets of Gotham.
From the trailer, it looks like a big part of the game will involve gliding through Gotham, which was a cool feature in Batman: Arkham City. Meta hasn’t told us yet who will be the voice of Batman. Kevin Conroy, who voiced Batman for many years, passed away in 2022.
This isn’t the first time the Batman: Arkham series has been turned into a VR game. In 2016, Rocksteady Studios released Batman: Arkham VR for the PSVR, and later for other VR headsets. It didn’t get great reviews, with some people saying it didn’t capture the things they loved about the series.
Batman: Arkham Shadow will be out exclusively for the Meta Quest 3, and Meta says we’ll learn more about it during the Summer Game Fest showcase on June 7th.
PlayStation has announced the four free games for PlayStation Plus Essential members this month, starting from May 7th.
The standout game is Tunic, a game similar to Zelda. It’s available on both PS4 and PS5. Despite its cute appearance, Tunic is a challenging puzzle game with lots of secrets to discover.
Here are all the games for May:
EA Sports FC 24 Standard Edition (PS4, PS5)
Ghost Runner 2 (PS5)
Tunic (PS4, PS5)
Destiny 2: Lightfall (PS4, PS5)
EA Sports FC 24 is the latest game in EA’s series, released last September. It was previously available to try out with EA Play. Plus, PlayStation Plus subscribers can also get the PlayStation Plus Football Ultimate Team Starter Pack for this game.
The other two games are Ghostrunner 2, an action game set in a cyberpunk world, available on PS5, and Destiny 2: Lightfall, the latest expansion in the popular sci-fi MMO from Bungie, available on both PS4 and PS5.
If you haven’t downloaded April’s games yet – Immortals of Aveum, Minecraft Legends, and Skul: The Hero Slayer – this is your last chance. And it seems like the exclusive game Horizon: Zero Dawn might be leaving soon too.
Last month, Tales of Kenzera: Zau and Dave the Diver were added for Extra and Premium tier members. Animal Well will also be available from May 9th, but what comes after that is still a mystery.
KeokeN, the company that made Deliver Us the Moon and Deliver Us Mars, had to let go of all its staff. Because they couldn’t find enough money to keep going.
The CEO and managing director, Koen Deetman and Paul Deetman, explained on Twitter why they had to do this. They said that even after attending the big Game Developer Conference this year, they couldn’t find any good opportunities.
Heartbroken, we’ve had to lay off our team at KeokeN because of nothing substantial materializing directly after our visit to GDC. We’ve unfortunately exhausted all our possible options for publishing, work for hire, and co-development.
Also, they couldn’t find anyone to help publish their games or pay them to work on other projects to make more money.
They also said that they’ll try to fund their next game, Deliver Us Home, through Kickstarter. They’re getting ready to start a campaign for it. They didn’t say much else about the new game, but they’re determined to build up their company again, step by step.
Deliver Us the Moon came out in 2018, and Deliver Us Mars came out last year. Both games are on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
One big change is how items work. Blizzard has made it so that getting and using items is simpler. They’ve added new crafting systems called Tempering and Masterworking to make items more customizable.
They’ve also made it so that fewer items drop from monsters, so players spend less time sorting through them and more time-fighting.
In this new season, Diablo 4’s special events called Helltide events will be available all the time, but their difficulty will change depending on the world you’re in.
There’s also a new Threat Level that goes up as you fight enemies, making the game harder and bringing more surprises. When the Threat Level is high enough, players will face a very strong enemy called a Hellborn.
Another new challenge is The Pit, which is for groups of up to four players. After collecting enough Runeshards, players can enter The Pit and fight through many levels to earn valuable materials and rewards.
In Loot Reborn, players can also summon Andariel, a powerful boss, and fight Tormented Echo versions of all bosses if they’re at level 200. This requires Stygian Stones, which players can find in The Pit. There’s also a new quest called Iron Wolves, where players can earn special manuals.
Blizzard’s announcement has more details about all of this, including information about a new battle pass and premium cosmetics. The update will be available on May 14th at 6 pm BST/10 am PT.
To finish the Gray Zone Warfare Medical Detective task, you need to do a few things. At the start of the game, you’re asked to find some proof for Gunny in a medical office in town. But when you find the office, you realize you need a key to get in.
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You can get the key to the doctor’s office by defeating enemies in the town. The key’s name will be different depending on which faction you’re in because the town names vary. It might take a bit of time to get the key, but eventually, one of the enemies will drop it.
Once you have the key, you have to find the doctor’s office. It’s easy to spot in each town because it has a big, light green sign above the door. But if you’re having trouble finding it, here are the exact map coordinates for each faction:
Lamang Recovery Initiative: 205 163
Mithras Security Systems: 169 116
Crimson Shield International: 141 166
After you unlock the door, you’ll move on to the next part of the quest, where you need to find some evidence for Gunny. This evidence is a file on the desk in the office, so it should be pretty easy to find.
The recent update for Fallout 4 on PlayStation Plus should now be available to everyone who plays the game through PlayStation Plus, no matter what level of subscription they have.
This is a change from last week when the update wasn’t accessible to those who got the game through the PS Plus Collection.
We’ve seen some confusion regarding the free Fallout 4 next-gen update for PlayStation Plus Extra members. The Fallout 4 next-gen update will be available to PlayStation Plus Extra members through the PlayStation Game Catalog. Your patience is appreciated while the teams work on…
— Bethesda Game Studios (@BethesdaStudios) April 25, 2024
There was confusion because neither Bethesda nor Sony explained this clearly. Some people thought it was intentional and that those who got Fallout 4 for free through PS Plus wouldn’t get the update.
But Bethesda has confirmed that this isn’t true and that they fixed the issue that was causing the problem.
Surprisingly, this was always the plan. Before, people thought it might never get fixed because other games released through PS Plus didn’t get updates for PS5. Instead, players had to buy the game separately, even though they already had it through PS Plus.
Adding to the confusion, Fallout 4 was part of the PS Plus Collection, which doesn’t exist anymore. This collection of 20 games was for people with PS Plus and a PS5. It could be added to your library at any time, unlike the free monthly games.
It was removed from PS Plus last year, but people who claimed the games before that could keep them as long as they kept paying. Now, those players can also get the PS5 version of Fallout 4.
But for people who got tired of waiting and bought the game, this doesn’t help much. Some are asking for refunds, but they probably won’t get them, especially if they already started playing. At least now they own Fallout 4 and can keep playing it even if they stop paying for PS Plus.
In Overwatch 2, Season 10 is going on strong, and the big tank hero, Orisa, has been ruling the game. But that might change soon.
They’re making Orisa a bit weaker by changing her Fortify ability. It won’t last as long, and she’ll move slower while using it. Also, her Javelin Spin ability will take longer to recharge.
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Another hero, Venture, is also getting nerfed. Their attacks won’t be as powerful, and their big move, Tectonic Shock, will be harder to use because it’ll cost more.
But for the damaged heroes, things are looking up. They’re all getting stronger because now when they hurt enemies, it’ll also make it harder for those enemies to get healed. With Orisa getting weaker, this might shake up the game and make her less popular.
They also fixed some bugs in the game, like problems with D.Va’s messages and issues with Venture’s Drill Dash ability. So, the game should be running smoother now.
But players are saying that the new game doesn’t run very well, at least not at the start. Luckily, the developers have some advice to help make it run smoother on your computer.
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First, they say to pick the server with the lowest delay, which makes sense. But if you’re waiting a long time to get in, they suggest joining the Lamang Recovery Initiative group.
It’s not as crowded right now, so you might get into games faster with them. Just remember, you have to stick with that group until the game resets.
The developers also give some tips for adjusting your graphics settings based on what kind of graphics card you have. If you have an Nvidia 30xx series card, they suggest using FSR with certain settings.
For a 40xx series card, they recommend DLSS and turning on a setting in Windows. For AMD cards, they suggest using FSR and adjusting settings to balance performance and quality. And if you have an Intel card, they recommend a different upscaling method.
You can find all these settings in the game’s graphics options menu.
They also mention that sometimes the game might not run smoothly, especially when you’re exploring new areas. This might be because the game is loading things as you move around. Once it’s loaded everything, it should run better.
Some players, like Pestily, a well-known Tarkov player, have set all their graphics settings to the lowest level to make sure the game runs smoothly, especially when they’re streaming it. That’s what a lot of serious Tarkov players have been doing for a while now.
In Warzone, certain guns are popular and used a lot, like the HRM SMG, MORS sniper, and some long-range automatic weapons such as the Pulemyot, Bruen, or SOA Subverter.
But other guns can also be good, even though they’re not used as much. One of these underrated guns is the SVA 545.
Not many people talk about the SVA in discussions about the best guns. Some people like it and use it, but it’s not very common to see someone using it. However, it could be a really powerful weapon if you give it a chance.
Here’s how you should set up your SVA to make it as effective as possible in Warzone:
Use the VT-7 Spiritfire Suppressor for the muzzle.
Choose the STV Precision Barrel for the barrel.
For the optic, go with the JAK Glassless Optic.
Equip the Bruen Heavy Support Grip as the under-barrel.
Use the 60 Round Mag for the magazine.
Of course, you can adjust these choices depending on how you like to play and what you prefer. For example, if you’re playing in Urzikstan, you might prefer the Corio Eagleseye 2.5x optic.
But if you’re playing on Rebirth Island, you might want to use something different, like the Mane V6 Stock or 5.45 High Grain Rounds instead of the under-barrel.
The SVA got a big improvement in the April 9 update, which made it more powerful and competitive with the popular guns.
Since not many people noticed these changes, it’ll be interesting to see if there are any more adjustments to the gun in the Season 3 Reloaded update on May 1.
Sometimes I wonder if I can say I’m a fan of shooting games where you have to escape, especially when I don’t enjoy the most popular game of that type: Escape From Tarkov.
I tried playing it, but I didn’t like it much. It’s a really tough game where you can lose all your stuff easily. I’ve thought about giving it another try many times, but I never do.
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That’s why I’m excited to try Gray Zone Warfare, a new game that’s similar to Tarkov. People who love Tarkov are excited about it. Even if I’m not good at it, at least I’ll be bad at it with other new players.
But Gray Zone isn’t just a copy of Tarkov. In Gray Zone, you can work together with other players, which you can’t do in Tarkov. Before you start playing, you have to join one of three groups.
This choice is important because you can only team up with people from your group. You can only switch groups every few months when the game resets.
Each group in Gray Zone has a base camp on a big island. People in your group are your friends, so it’s less scary to play alone. Especially when you’re new, it feels nice to have strangers helping you out.
Right now, while the game is still new, there are places on the map where you’re pretty safe from enemies. It’s like safe zones in a game like World of Warcraft. The closer you get to the middle or other groups’ areas, the more likely you are to run into enemies.
What’s cool about Gray Zone is that when you die, you don’t lose everything like you do in Tarkov. You come back to life at your base camp.
You can start over with new stuff or go back to where you died and try to get your things back. If another player killed you, they probably took your best stuff. But if it was a computer-controlled character, your stuff would still be there.
Because it’s easy to get your stuff back after you die in Gray Zone, I didn’t feel too bad when I died a couple of times.
The first time, I died right away for some weird reason. The second time, I had to step away from the game for a bit, and a computer character got me. But both times, I got all my stuff back, which doesn’t happen in Tarkov unless you have friends who can help you.
Microsoft has hinted at a big reveal happening on June 9, right after the Xbox Games Showcase. Many people think this could be the official unveiling of this year’s Call of Duty game, Black Ops Gulf War.
In a teaser image that looks very Black Ops-themed, Microsoft covered up some words and drew thick, black lines over it. There are also three wolf heads on top of a shield, hovering over what seems to be the Capitol Building in Washington DC.
According to the latest leaks and rumors, the Black Ops Gulf War might have an open-world campaign. It’s also said to bring back a round-based zombie mode after a long time, and the multiplayer mode might have some remastered maps from previous games.
This Call of Duty game has been in the works for a while, and people are excited about it. But it’s also a crucial moment for the Call of Duty series because some fans have been feeling less excited about recent games.
Bandai Namco Entertainment of America just revealed in a new trailer for Tekken 8 that Lidia Sobieska is joining the game as the second DLC character. They also shared a plan for season 1, which includes adding a photo mode, updating the story, and making gameplay adjustments.
The gameplay tweaks are coming in the spring, while the summer will bring the photo mode and a cool new “Seaside Resort” stage. Then, in the fall, the story will get an update. Plus, there’s a hint about a new mode called “Ghost vs Ghost” and an “Online Practice” feature.
Eddy Gordo was the first DLC character, arriving on April 4. He’s been a part of Tekken since Tekken 3. Players who got the Deluxe Edition or Ultimate Edition got to play with him early on April 1.
Tekken 8 came out on January 26 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. It kicked off with 32 characters. By February, it had sold over 2 million copies worldwide.
The story of Tekken 8 picks up about six months after Tekken 7. It’s so epic that the Guinness World Records recognize Tekken for having the longest-running storyline in video game history.
You can play as a bunch of characters, including Jin Kazama, Kazuya Mishima, Nina Williams, and many more. There’s also a Tekken shop where you can get extra stuff for free or buy it. The DLC characters will have their stories expanded in a special mode, and the Tekken World Tour was added in April.
They’ll keep updating the shop with new stuff, like the UNIQLO UT x Tekken pack. Plus, they’re planning to expand the story mode in the summer, exploring how different characters fit into the main story. And guess what? It’s all free!
The game has a high user rating of 9.2 out of 10, based on 1,899 ratings. That’s the highest rating for any game with a lot of ratings. There are a few games with higher scores, but they only have a handful of ratings.
Just to compare, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth got a 9.0 from 3,350 ratings, Helldivers 2 got an 8.2 from 1,558 ratings, and Persona 3 Reload got an 8.5 from 645 ratings.
Stellar Blade is the perfect game for both beginners to the Souls-like genre and fans of character action games. They said it’s like a mix of God of War Ragnarok and Bayonetta, offering a good challenge and satisfying combat.
Some players have complained about lag in the game when dodging and parrying, but the director says it’s on purpose.
The game got a New Game Plus mode in a patch right on release day.
And in another update, they removed some graffiti from the game that had a racial slur in it by mistake.
The developers are planning to release some DLC for the game, including free costume bundles for the main character, Eve. There are already 30 outfits to choose from in the base game.
A fan-made bot for Tekken 8 managed to climb up to the online rank of Destroyer by pressing just one button. Tekken, the popular fighting game series from Bandai Namco, has a big community of fans since it started back in 1994.
But not everyone agrees on how to play the game properly. Some players don’t like “spammers,” who use the same move over and over again. But this experiment with the bot showed that there might be a reason why spamming is so common.
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Spammers are players who keep pressing the same button or doing the same move repeatedly during a fight. One character in Tekken, Eddy Gordo, is often associated with spammers because his moves are tricky to predict, especially for newer players.
While some fans appreciate the complexity of Eddy’s moves, others make fun of players who spam with him, especially in lower ranks.
A Twitch streamer named Jimmashima wanted to see how well a player spamming Eddy’s moves would do in Tekken 8’s online ranked mode. So, they used a bot that pressed one button over and over again, without considering things like timing or which character they were fighting against.
Surprisingly, the bot did pretty well, reaching the orange ranks and even getting to Destroyer, which is close to the highest rank in the game.
For those who don’t know, Tekken 8’s online matchmaking has different color divisions and orange ranks are considered to be for beginners. But even at this level, there are a lot of players. Reaching the orange rank means you’re better than more than half of all the players in the game.
Eddy’s return to Tekken 8 brought some changes and controversies to the community, especially since he was the first DLC character. But it’s funny to see that even in Tekken 8, people still like to joke about Eddy spammers.
