There is presently no Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus option available, but we do know that it is still in development by Insomniac Games and will be published soon.
Fans have been calling for an NG+ mode to be added so they can revisit Kraven and Venom’s story while having all of their Spider-Man 2 skills, abilities, gadgets, and suit tech unlocked from the start, but progress has been slowed due to delays (including a studio hack). Here’s all we know so far about Spider-Man 2’s New Game Plus.
Spider Man 2 PS5 New Game Plus Release Date
At the time of writing, there is no Spider-Man 2 New Game Plus mode available; it is scheduled for an upcoming patch in early 2024.
Right now, the closest you can go is unlocking the Ultimate difficulty option after completing the main plot. With Spider-Man 2’s length clocking in at around 30 hours, if you complete everything, this will give you an additional challenge if you wish to play again.
You can start a new game at any time, but nothing from prior playthroughs will be carried over, so you’ll have to start from scratch. This implies that collectibles like Spider-Man 2 Tech Crates and Spider-Man 2 Photo Ops will need to be restarted.
The current concept for an NG+ mode is similar to what happened with the original Spider-Man game on PS4, which received a New Game Plus patch approximately a month and a half after its release in 2018.
As shown in the above update from December 2023, Insomniac announced via Twitter that features such as New Game Plus will be available in early 2024. We haven’t received any further updates since, so we’ll simply have to be patient and wait for more information.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has published its latest update, which includes numerous balancing tweaks and bug fixes. This is the first update to Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon since patch 1.05.
Armored Core 6‘s December update included a ranked matching system, as well as additional frame pieces, weapons, and nameplates. Since its release in August 2023, FromSoftware’s mech-based action game has failed to retain a consistent player base, despite garnering positive feedback from both fans and critics.
It now has just under 2,000 average Steam players in the last 30 days, down from a peak of 156,000 at launch. This is largely because Armored Core 6 is primarily a single-player game, prompting most players to abandon it after completing the PvE content.
However, some fans are hoping that Armored Core 6 can regain some of its fan base by providing solid updates, the most recent of which was just released.
Armored Core 6 patch 1.06 was released on February 5, introducing balance changes to a wide range of weapon units, frame parts, and interior parts. The Viento needle gun and LCB laser cannon have been nerfed, while the WLT FCS and Kasuar reverse joint have received buffs.
Overall, 21 weapon units, 19 frame parts, and 8 interior parts were rebalanced, and the adjustments are expected to have a substantial impact on the current Armored Core 6 meta. Patch 1.06 also fixed several bugs, including tank legs that caused a shorter hit stun and back weapons that fired wrongly after being reloaded.
The update is now available on all platforms, and Armored Core 6 recommends that users apply the latest patch before attempting to play online.
Armored Core 6 is recognized as one of FromSoftware’s best mech games, so the latest patch should inspire players to return. Although Armored Core 6 is largely a single-player PvE game, its PvP multiplayer mode provides a high skill ceiling for players to strive for.
The most recent balance modifications were well appreciated by the community, as they nerfed some of the most annoying meta tools while enhancing rarely used off-meta tools. Fans anticipate that these adjustments will highlight Armored Core 6’s great fighting.
Armored Core 6 Patch 1.06
Balance Adjustments
Weapon Units
STUN BATON “VP-67EB” : increased Attack Power / Chg. Attack Power
LIGHT WAVE BLADE “IA-C01W2: MOONLIGHT”: Energy Firearm Spec. scaling now applies
LINEAR RIFLE “LR-037 HARRIS”: increased Attack Power / Projectile Speed
HEAVY MACHINE GUN “WR-0555 ATTACHE”: increased Direct Hit Adjustment / Projectile Speed
BURST MACHINE GUN “MA-E-210 ETSUJIN”: increased Attack Power / Magazine Rounds / Total Rounds / Projectile Speed
DETONATING BAZOOKA “44-141 JVLN ALPHA”: increased Attack Power, decreased Weight. Adjusted hitbox so that an enemy staggered by the projectile impact will not be released from hit stun by the follow-up explosion
GRENADE LAUNCHER “DF-GR-07 GOU-CHEN”: decreased Weight / EN LOAD
GRENADE LAUNCHER “DIZZY”: decreased Weight / EN LOAD. Reduced range of projectile before it explodes
STUN BOMB LAUNCHER “WS-1200 THERAPIST”: increased Attack Power, decreased Reload Time. Increased Projectile Speed for regular fire
LASER HANDGUN “VP-66LH”: increased Chg. Attack Power, decreased Charge Time. Reduced interval before being able to attack again after a charge attack. Reduced interval before charge gauge begins to empty after cancelling charge. Increased speed at which charge gauge empties
MULTI ENERGY RIFLE “44-142 KRSV”: Adjusted knockback distance of staggered enemies, so consecutive attacks are easier to land. Adjusted hitbox so that an enemy staggered by the plasma impact will not be released from hit stun by the follow-up plasma explosion
MISSILE LAUNCHER “HML-G2/P19MLT-04”: decreased Accumulative Impact, increased Reload Time
PULSE MISSILE LAUNCHER “PFAU/66D”: increased Charge Time / Reload Time
STUN NEEDLE LAUNCHER “VE-60SNA”: increased Attack Power
GENERATOR “VP-20D” : increased EN Capacity / Energy Firearm Spec.
Decreased damage from AC system abnormality: Shock
Bug Fixes and Other Improvements
Player AC related fixes
Fixed a bug with Tank legs that caused shorter hit stun from stagger under specific circumstances
Fixed a bug with TETRAPOD “LAMMERGEIER/42F” where firing certain weapons upwards or downwards while hovering caused the player AC to remain at an angle for an extended period of time
Fixed a bug that caused ACs in hit stun to fall, instead of stop in place, when staggered while performing a mid-air boost kick
Fixed a bug that caused back weapons with manual reload to fire after manual reloading had completed
Fixed a bug that caused unintended animations and sounds to play when using Weapon Bay to repeatedly switch weapons
Improved certain attack animations that play under specific circumstances
Mission/enemy related fixes
Fixed a bug during the mission “Destroy the Drive Block” that caused the boss to use specific attacks at unintended times
System related fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented access to the AC DATA menu, or caused the game to crash when multiple data slots contained ACs with decal images using a large number of layers
Fixed a bug in the IMAGE EDIT menu and DECAL menu, where fully tilting the stick to move a piece or image did not move the element at a consistent rate
Fixed a bug in Photo Mode that caused a blur effect on the player AC even when Blur Type was “OFF”
Fixed a bug in Photo Mode that made player AC booster effects disappear
Fixed a bug in Ranked Match that caused results from the previous match to display after a disconnection
Fixed a bug with AC data uploaded to the game server, where if the data was loaded and then deleted from the game server, the loaded data would be reverted to default paint and decals
Fixed a bug with image data uploaded to the game server, where if the data was set as pilot emblem and then deleted from the game server, the emblem would become invalid
Other
Corrected some in-game text
Other minor bug fixes
Steam
Fixed a title screen rendering issue that occurred at specific screen resolutions
Following a massive patch 8.01 that nerfed Skye, patch 8.02 has arrived, bringing minor tweaks to the in-game UI as well as visual improvements to Agents and cosmetics.
Riot Games also reintroduces the Esports Hub for the VCT 2024 season, allowing players to access all of the latest information about active matches, the positions of their favorite teams across several leagues, and the complete schedule directly from the game client.
Here is a list of everything included in the Valorant patch 8.02 update.
Here are Riot Games’ full Valorant 8.02 patch notes.
Agent Updates
Viper
Viper’s Poison Cloud (Q) grenade has received an art update.
Misc.
The visuals for our Decay debuff have been updated to be clearer and readily visible.
Cosmetic Updates
The Snakebite Shorty has received an art update.
Esports Features
Esports Hub
The Esports Hub is back for all of VCT 2024 with new and improved features!
You can learn more about the full VCT format and follow along as our partnered teams compete in the four International Leagues, starting with VCT Kickoff.
Kickoff matches begin on February 16th with VCT Americas. VCT Pacific, EMEA and China will follow shortly after.
As we progress throughout the season, global events like VCT Masters Madrid will unlock in the hub with even better tournament visualizations and brackets so you can keep up with all the action.
Our live tag and filterable schedule page will let you know when matches are being played, and you can click out to the official streams directly from within the client.
Bug Fixes
Gameplay Systems
Fixed an issue with killfeed not numbering correctly with area-of-effect abilities that kill multiple people.
Fixed an issue with Auto Re-Enter Scope setting not updating properly.
Player Behavior
Fixed an issue where the links to the Terms of Service and Penalties and Bans FAQ were not localized to their respective regions.
Foamstars is a new 4v4 online party shooter from Square Enix that features battles full of foam. The game is coming to PlayStation Plus Monthly Games on February 6, 2024, and will be available for PS4 and PS5.
Many gamers are wondering if they can play Foamstars with their friends across different consoles. Is Foamstars crossplay? Is it cross-platform? In this article, we will answer these questions and provide you with all the details you need to know.
Is Foamstars Crossplay?
Yes, Foamstars is crossplay capable. However, the game is only being released on two consoles: PS4 and PS5. That means that crossplay is only possible between these platforms. Players on PS4 can play with PS5 players and vice versa.
🫧 Join the foam blasting frenzy! 🫧#FOAMSTARS is available today on PS5 and PS4, as part of your @PlayStation Plus subscription.
However, since the game is not available on any other platform, such as Xbox or PC, that is the limit of the crossplay. You cannot play with Xbox or PC players if the game is not available on those platforms.
Is Foamstars Cross Platform?
Yes, Foamstars is cross-platform. You can bring your profile information and your progression with you across different consoles, as long as you have a PS Plus account. If you upgrade to the newest PlayStation console, your Foamstars achievements will come with you.
Again, this is limited by the fact that Foamstars is only available on PS4 and PS5. You cannot transfer your profile and progression to another platform if the game is not available on that platform.
Will Foamstars Ever Come to Other Platforms?
There is no official confirmation or announcement from Square Enix about bringing Foamstars to other platforms, such as Xbox or PC.
However, some fans hope that Square Enix will consider porting the game to other platforms in the future, as it would expand the player base and the crossplay options. However, for now, it seems that Foamstars will remain a PlayStation-exclusive title.
Conclusion
Foamstars is a fun and exciting party shooter that will appeal to fans of games like Splatoon, Overwatch, and Fall Guys. The game will offer a rich and immersive experience, with stunning graphics, fluid gameplay, and a catchy soundtrack.
However, the game will also have some limitations in terms of crossplay and cross-platform, as it will only be available on PS4 and PS5. In this article, we have told you everything you need to know about Foamstars crossplay and cross-platform and answered some of your questions.
The upgrade not only allows controllers to create louder sounds but also improves the noise cancellation capability. According to Sony’s release, the controllers now have improved microphone input thanks to a new AI machine-learning algorithm.
It will enable the PS5 system to suppress background noises, such as game audio, allowing your voice to be heard clearly and increasing overall voice chat quality.
The update also includes non-sound-related changes for the PS5, such as the ability to alter the console’s power indication under “Beep and Light” under System Settings. It also grants you access to Share Screen features, which you can use as a spectator to engage with the host’s gameplay.
Want to draw the host’s attention and make them notice a specific element in the game? You can use a pointer to travel around the screen, draw a line, and highlight things in the game. You will also be able to provide the host’s screen emoji reactions. These new interactive tools for the Share Screen are activated by default, but you may always disable them in settings.
Be aware that these will only work if both you and the host have access to the beta features. The updates are now only available to a limited number of users in specific areas, but SIE intends to make them available to all PS5 gamers worldwide in the coming months.
Halfway through the first season of Fortnite Chapter 5, gamers prepare for the final month of Season 1 before the next season begins on March 8. This season has seen the addition of new game modes as well as significant gameplay changes.
Furthermore, the prior release and various partnerships throughout the season resulted in hotfixes to the game. As with Fortnite patch 28.20, gamers will soon be able to take part in a new collaborative event featuring the infamous Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Before the v28.20 patch is released, players may get early patch notes and an overview of what it has to offer right here.
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 update 28.20
The downtime specifics for Fortnite update v28.20 have not yet been published, although it is likely to occur on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Typically, the downtime lasts about 3 hours until the servers become up and you can log back in. We’ll keep you updated as soon as the downtime is over.
Fortnite Update 28.20 Early Patch Notes
TMNT collab event
Fortnite’s official announcement post on X/Twitter stated that a new TMNT-themed collaboration event will launch on February 9, 2024, with a countdown and event tab currently open in the game.
Fortnite update 28.20 will be dropping next Tuesday!
Furthermore, themed missions have begun to surface in the quests area, with the first being April O’Neil Investigates! tasks.
The collaboration files and an event Battle Pass are expected to be introduced to game files in the upcoming 28.20 update, which will also feature the leaked Shredder Skin and additional TMNT-themed Fortnite Festival instruments.
In addition, various TMNT-inspired Mythic weapons and Augments are expected to be released, as well as the much-anticipated Pizza Party consumable item.
LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing & Festival updates
Along with the mainstream Battle Royale update, the 28.20 patch will include substantial modifications to the three new game modes LEGO Fortnite, Rocket Racing, and Fortnite Festival.
Fortnite has sent out a survey to players which features MANY upcoming #LEGOFortnite buildings 🔥
The update is expected to include more decorative skins for the LEGO mode, as well as gameplay enhancements such as new buildings and tools that gamers have been waiting for.
Furthermore, Rocket Racing will receive new decorative skins, as well as a new McLaren cooperation that will provide car skins and other goods to the game.
Finally, Fortnite Festival will have a new assortment of instruments and Jam Tracks, as well as support for the game’s future Riffmaster controller.
New story quests
Since the start of Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1, players have been tasked with an Underground mission to find and recover the kidnapped Peely.
The leaked Fortnite “Find Peely” quests are currently active and have been since the update came out, however they can only be done by completely brand-new accounts.
However, so far, the story tasks have just required players to familiarize themselves with the new gameplay and Society’s enemies.
With version 28.20, players will receive a brand-new set of story tasks dubbed Find Peely, which are presently only available to new players. The update will make this questline available to all players, as well as include new challenges to reward players with more XP and other rewards.
New skins
Fortnite has recently teased new skins with Icon Series emote teasers, leaving gamers wondering when they would be available in the Item Shop.
Fortnite has teased a new skin that’s soon coming to the game and is likely encrypted right now 🔥
However, it appears that with version 28.20, these skins will finally make their way to the shop, bringing an end to the players’ long wait for new cosmetics.
Furthermore, it has been rumored that more Family Guy skins will be added to the game shortly, so keep an eye out in the Item Shop after each reset.
The PlayStation Plus February 2024 monthly game selection, which includes three PS5 and PS4 games joining Essential, has been unveiled.
While the first game, Foamstars, has already been announced, Sony’s subscription service has two more games to fight with, one of which would qualify for the greatest PlayStation Plus games list.
The three new PS Plus monthly games for February 2024 have been announced
They include Foamstars (PS5, PS4), Rollerdrome (PS5, PS4), and Steelrising (PS5)
You can download all three games on Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The PS Plus Essential monthly games for February 2024 are Foamstars, Rollerdrome, and Steelrising. This trio of new titles will be available for download on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, for the PlayStation 5 and PS4.
The games released in January 2024 will be removed from service on Monday, February 5, 2024. If you want to learn more about all three games, I’ve included a summary below.
Foamstars (PS5, PS4)
Foamstars is a PlayStation console-exclusive Splatoon-like shooter from Square Enix that will be available on PlayStation Plus Essential on day one, as previously revealed. You can watch it in action in the attached trailer above.
The game is a loose-looking third-person shooter that aims to become the next eternally popular game. It has vibrant colors and depicts characters slipping around on foam.
I believe we are both thinking the same fairly cynical thoughts about the clip, dear reader, but early assessments from various gaming outlets last year did show promise. In any case, you’ll be able to try it for ‘free’ this month.
Rollerdrome (PS5, PS4)
Rollerdrome, arguably the greatest of the three offers in February 2024, should not be overlooked, depending on how Foamstars performs.
This dinky action game from the maker of OlliOlli is the ideal bit of (literally) on-skate mayhem for weekend pleasure. Seriously, with clean graphics that aren’t just cartoony and slow-mo coming from every crevice, we adore Rollerdrome.
Steelrising (PS5)
Steelrising is strangely similar to Lies of P before the beloved Soulsborne released and swept 2023 up in a horrific blend of puppetry. Steelrising was not well received at launch, with both players and critics dismissing its soulsborne approach.
You’ll discover the same trappings as in Lies of the Past, with strange mechanical animals wandering across Revolutionary France. Heck, the robot protagonist, Aegis, has to try to take them all down while evolving herself into a killing machine.
Created by the developers of creeping success. Greedfall, a colonial RPG with a lot of legs, and Steelrising will put you to the test. As expected, the location is fantastic; nevertheless, you won’t find much else to make the action RPG stand out. So, give it a shot and see whether you can withstand the revolution or if you’ll rust under the pressure.
Mario Kart iconography was widely utilized in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and these ten Mario spinoff titles would make an excellent Mario Kart alternative in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
Nintendo’s Mario franchise is well-known for its numerous spinoff series, with Mario and the gang competing in a variety of sports and games, while side characters embark on their adventures.
The variety of Mario spinoffs means that there is a lot to draw from when scripting The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, with the sequel perhaps allocating some screen time to these beloved offshoot series.
Illumination and Nintendo’s first feature film partnership was one of the most talked-about films of 2023, with The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s box office triumph demonstrating that the iconic plumber has established himself on the big screen.
Although it hasn’t been officially confirmed, these triumphs have made a sequel all but inevitable, with the climax of the original film even hinting at The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Due to the lack of official confirmation, nearly no specifics about the sequel are known, implying that there is still time to fit these ten offshoot games in.
10 Mario Spinoff Games
1. Mario Party
Mario Party
Outside of Mario Kart, the most well-known spinoff of Nintendo’s popular franchise is Mario Party. The Mario Party games established the party video game genre, with players rolling dice to move characters across a board and competing in minigames after each round.
This gaming paradigm could easily be adapted into the plot of The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, and it also serves as an excellent excuse to reunite Mario and his friends for another big adventure.
2. Yoshi’s Island
Yoshi’s Island
The Yoshi’s Island series of games is a critically acclaimed platformer offshoot that gives the eponymous green dinosaur his spotlight, and the legend of Yoshi’s Island will most certainly be incorporated into The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
The post-credits scene in the Super Mario Bros. Movie revealed a Yoshi egg under Brooklyn’s sewers, implying that Yoshi may play a significant role in the sequel. This focus on Yoshi implies that his Yoshi’s Island past will most likely appear in the film, making this spinoff essential to the sequel.
3. Luigi’s Mansion
Luigi’s Mansion
Although it could be a standalone film, including more of Luigi’s Mansion in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 would be a terrific idea. The Luigi’s Mansion games have Mario’s frightened brother going on his ghostly adventures, which would be a refreshing change of pace in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
The cameo of King Boo in the initial film paves the way for a more prominent Luigi’s Mansion presence in the film series, which should be expanded in the sequel.
4. Mario Tennis
Mario Tennis
Mario Kart is just one of several Mario sports spinoff games available, with the Mario Tennis series being another popular one. As the title implies, the Mario Tennis games feature Mario characters playing tennis against one another, frequently on Mario-themed courts and using funny power-ups.
Although Mario Tennis is unlikely to feature in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, having the characters play a fast match would be a terrific way to pay homage to the iconic series.
5. Mario Golf
Mario Golf
Mario Golf, like Mario Tennis, is a Mario sports series that could be incorporated into a movie sequel. Mario Golf features Mario and his buddies competing in the namesake sport, with the numerous themed courses serving as the series’ centerpiece.
Elaborate golf courses would be a fantastic addition to The Super Mario Bros. Movie’s Mushroom Kingdom, and having Mario, Peach, and the other characters play a round of golf would demonstrate how much the films adore the spinoff series.
6. Super Mario Strikers
Super Mario Strikers
Of all the Mario sports spinoff series, Super Mario Strikers might be the most enjoyable to incorporate into The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. The stylized soccer game depicts a darker and more violent side of the Mario universe, with characters acting far more aggressively than normal.
This tone shift would be a fun way to distinguish The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 from its predecessor, while the soccer gameplay will keep the tale mild enough to balance out the dramatic shift in mood.
7. Wario Land
Wario Land
If The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 wishes to take a break from Mario and Luigi’s adventures, drawing inspiration from the Wario Land series might be a great method to accomplish so.
Wario is one of the most desired new additions to The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2, and including Mario’s yellow-clad opponent is a great concept. The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 might use the Wario Land games as a backstory, delving into Wario’s exploits away from Mario and the Mushroom Kingdom.
8. Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Mario and Donkey Kong have a bit of a rivalry in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and it would be a wonderful way to continue this plot in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 by incorporating Mario vs. Donkey Kong gaming.
The Mario vs. Donkey Kong games feature Mario employing little robots to defeat Donkey Kong, and this strange mechanical plot is a clever way to change up their dynamics. The Minis might even play a hostile role in the film, with Mario and friends halting them once they go crazy.
9. Mario & Luigi
Mario & Luigi
Mario & Luigi is a spinoff RPG series centered on the two brothers, and there is a lot to draw from while creating The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. Mario & Luigi is one of the Mario franchise’s most story-focused spinoffs, which means that the film sequel may pick up on one of these stories, such as Cackletta’s rule, being trapped within Bowser, or venturing inside Luigi’s nightmares.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2 may alternatively just take advantage of the Mario & Luigi franchise’s unique skills, paying tribute to the offshoot RPG series.
10. Paper Mario
Paper Mario
The Paper Mario series is another Mario RPG spinoff that needs to be highlighted in The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2. The Paper Mario franchise, like Mario & Luigi, has plenty of interesting stories that might be adapted, with many of the characters in the film based on Paper Mario games.
While making specific parallels to Paper Mario’s art style could be entertaining, incorporating characters and storylines from Paper Mario would be a far better way to enhance The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2.
Former Blizzard staffers have been working on a new RTS, which has the community enthusiastic about the game’s competitive potential. Here’s what we know so far regarding Stormgate.
Stormgate Release Date
Stormgate will be released in Early Access on Steam in 2024. No precise release date has been confirmed as of yet. It’s a complicated game, so it might take some time, but keep coming back for developments on Esports Illustrated.
Stormgate is a conventional real-time strategy game that focuses on base building, economy management, and unit control. When the game is released, it will include ranked play (1v1 and 3v3), a campaign, co-op, and custom games, all in which you will control your soldiers in an attempt to destroy the opponent base(s).
It might be difficult to get into sophisticated RTS games, but developers hope that Stormgate will be accessible to newer players.
Kevin Lowering, Lead Co-Op Designer, says the skill floor will be decreased. This includes better tutorials, co-op options, and a better user interface. To facilitate control, multiple spells will include an autocast option.
Will There Be a Stormgate Esports Scene?
One of the most common queries raised by RTS game players is whether Stormgate intends to create an esports ecosystem to restore the genre’s competitive aspect.
Senior Esports Manager Trevor Housten said that it is absolutely in the works. The current aim is to develop a 1v1-rated play circuit split into three seasons for a year. There will be a clear path to professional and third-party events.
Madden 24 remains one of the best-selling games of the year, but that doesn’t mean work isn’t being done on the next iteration of the yearly series. Some of that work is expected to involve the broadcast team, as Madden 25 will reportedly have new announcers for the first time since Madden 2017.
Best Selling Games YTD 2023 (US):
1. Hogwarts Legacy
2. COD: Modern Warfare 3 (2023)
3. Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
4. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
5. Madden 24
6. Diablo IV
7. COD: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
8. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
9. Mortal Kombat 1
10. Starfield pic.twitter.com/mOfXEWaCBT
According to NFL analyst Charles Davis, who has been with the game for the past eight years, Madden 25 will have new voices in the virtual booth.
“They are going to expand, and I don’t know if you’ve seen or heard it yet, but there will be multiple announce teams in the future,” Davis said during a visit on the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show. “So that gives you the opportunity to change up who you’re listening to.”
Davis would not reveal who else would be joining Madden 25 as announcers, but he did acknowledge that players wanted additional alternatives for commentary.
“I think, at this point, a lot of people would say, ‘If I hear Davis’ voice one more time, I’m going to do something to get me in trouble,’” he added.
Honkai: Star Rail is about to receive its next important update. Version 2.0 will transport us to Penacony, a wonderful art deco-themed area focused on a particular hotel. The update includes new characters and a variety of new activities.
Notably, while new patches are typically released on Tuesday nights/Wednesday mornings (depending on where you reside), version 2.0 debuted on Monday night/Tuesday morning, which is unusual.
Below, we describe when Honkai: Star Rail maintenance begins and finishes, as well as when version 2.0 with Penacony will be available.
Is Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 Out?
Is Honkai: Star Rail 2.0 Out?
For Honkai’s first significant update, Star Rail. HoYoverse is departing from its typical Wednesday update schedule. Instead, version 2.0 will be released on Tuesday, February 6. Depending on your time zone, you may be able to play the game on Monday evening.
Before the 2.0 release, Honkai: Star Rail will be unavailable for a lengthy maintenance period beginning at 5 p.m. EST on Monday, February 5.
Version 2.0 HoYoLAB Tools Update
The HoYoLAB check-in event is back. Check-in for 7 days from February 5 to February 19 to additionally obtain 60 Stellar Jades!
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While not exact, gamers should expect maintenance to run about five hours, which means that version 2.0 will be available at about 10 p.m. Monday. The following are the expected release times in other timezones:
Season 2 of Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is set to launch on February 7, marking the next significant upgrade for Activision’s enormously popular shooter.
In addition to new weapons, Season 2’s “colossal content drop” will include new maps and skins. Here’s when Modern Warfare 3 season 2 begins in your time zone, as well as a breakdown of the changes to expect.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 Release Date
🪂 Fortune’s Keep Returns
🏆 WZ Ranked Play: Resurgence comes to Call of Duty #Warzone
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Modern Warfare 3 season 2 and Warzone season 2 will start simultaneously on Wednesday, February 7, in all parts of the world. Here’s when it will be available in your time zone:
Time Zone
Local Time
Mountain Time (MT)
10 a.m.
Central Time (CT)
11 a.m.
Eastern Time (ET)
12 p.m.
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)
5 p.m.
Central European Time (CET)
6 p.m.
Eastern European Time (EET)
7 p.m.
Indian Standard Time (IST)
10:30 p.m.
China Standard Time (CST) / Singapore Time (SGT)
12:30 a.m. (February 8)
Japan Standard Time (JST)
1:30 a.m. (February 8)
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
3:30 a.m. (February 8)
Based on the scheduling of previous Call of Duty seasons, the season 1 mid-season update should arrive approximately 24 hours before the stated times, allowing you plenty of time to download.
What’s New in Season 2 of MW3?
Season 2 of Modern Warfare 3 offers several new maps, modes, skins, weapons, and Operators for use in both the game and Warzone.
Activision has also announced many midseason drops. You can read about all of the changes on the Activision blog, but we’ll highlight the most significant ones below.
MW3 Season 2 and Warzone Season 2: New, Returning, and Mid-Season Maps
Season 2 will include three new 6v6 maps: the Zakhaev International Airport Departures area, a Bay Area Stash House, and Vista, a Brazilian mountainside resort. A fourth map, a remastered version of Das Haus, will be released mid-season.
Two different multiplayer maps for Airborne and Skidgrow will be released in the middle of the season.
And War Mode will get the new Operation Tin Man map, which takes place in (and around) a skyscraper.
In Warzone, players will return to Fortune’s Keep.
Warzone Season 2 Game Modes
This season features five game modes. There will be three options available at launch:
Team Gun Game in which each participant progresses through a progression of eight distinct weapons by getting kills with each tier.
Snipers Only
Hordepoint
The other two game modes are mid-season drops:
Juggermosh is a free-for-all based on Juggernauts.
The player with the most kills will be marked as a high-value target by the bounty system.
New Weapons in Warzone Season 2
There are four new weapons for season 2, two of which are only accessible on Battlepass.
Persona 3 Reload is a remastered version of the classic JRPG Persona 3, which features improved graphics, gameplay, and content.
In this article, we will tell you how to find and defeat the Supreme Hand, one of the rare and elusive enemies in Persona 3 Reload.
Supreme Hand Persona 3 Reload
Supreme Hand Persona 3 Reload
The Supreme Hand is a type of Rare Shadow, which are special enemy that appears randomly in the Tartarus dungeons. Rare Shadows are different from normal Shadows in several ways:
They have a distinctive appearance, usually resembling a golden hand or a treasure chest.
They have no weaknesses and are immune to all elemental attacks, making them hard to defeat.
They tend to flee from battle if they are not killed quickly, making them hard to catch.
They drop a large amount of experience and money, as well as rare items that can be used for crafting or quests.
The Supreme Hand is the second Rare Shadow that you will encounter in Persona 3 Reload, after the Wealth Hand. It appears from the 77th floor to the 117th floor of Tartarus and drops the Supreme Coin, which is required for some of Elizabeth’s requests.
How to Find the Supreme Hand?
The Supreme Hand is a rare enemy that spawns randomly in Tartarus, so there is no guaranteed way to find it. However, there are some tips and tricks that can increase your chances of encountering it:
Use a Persona with the Treasure Radar skill, such as Norn or Lakshmi. This skill will show you the location of Rare Shadows on the map, making it easier to spot them.
Use a Persona with the Invigorate skill, such as Odin or Thor. This skill will restore some of your SP every turn, allowing you to use more skills and chase down the Rare Shadows.
Use a Persona with the Auto-Mataru skill, such as Siegfried or Susan O-o. This skill will automatically cast Matarukaja at the start of the battle, increasing your party’s attack and speed.
Use items that increase your luck, such as the Lucky Coin or the Lucky Charm. These items will boost your chances of finding Rare Shadows and getting critical hits on them.
Use items that increase your encounter rate, such as the Scapegoat Doll or the Homunculus. These items will make you more likely to run into enemies, including Rare Shadows.
Use items that prevent enemies from escaping, such as the Panic Rod or the Panic Claw. These items will inflict the Panic status on enemies, making them unable to flee from battle.
How to Defeat the Supreme Hand?
The Supreme Hand is a tough enemy that can withstand a lot of damage and escape from battle if you are not careful. Here are some strategies and tips to defeat it:
Use physical attacks, such as Slash, Strike, or Pierce. The Supreme Hand is immune to all elemental attacks, but not to physical attacks. However, be careful not to use too much SP, as you may need it for healing or chasing the Supreme Hand.
Use skills that deal with multiple hits, such as Swift Strike, Blade of Fury, or Myriad Arrows. These skills will deal more damage and have a higher chance of landing a critical hit, which will knock down the Supreme Hand and prevent it from escaping.
Use skills that boost your critical rate, such as Apt Pupil, Revolution, or Lucky Punch. These skills will make you more likely to land a critical hit, which will knock down the Supreme Hand and prevent it from escaping.
Use skills that lower the Supreme Hand’s defense, such as Tarunda, Rakunda, or Masukunda. These skills will make the Supreme Hand more vulnerable to your attacks, and deal more damage.
Use skills that increase your party’s attack, such as Tarukaja, Matarukaja, or Power Charge. These skills will make your attacks more powerful, and deal more damage.
Use skills that increase your party’s speed, such as Sukukaja, Masukukaja, or Heat Riser. These skills will make your party act faster, and catch up to the Supreme Hand if it tries to flee.
Use skills that prevent the Supreme Hand from acting, such as Stagnant Air, Pulinpa, or Marin Karin. These skills will inflict Fear status on the Supreme Hand, making it unable to act or escape.
Conclusion
The Supreme Hand is a rare and rewarding enemy that can be found and defeated in Persona 3 Reload. The Supreme Hand will give you a lot of experience and money, as well as a rare item that can be used for crafting or quests.
However, the Supreme Hand is also a challenging and elusive enemy that can resist your attacks and flee from battle. In this article, we have told you how to find and defeat the Supreme Hand, and given you some tips and tricks to make the battle easier.
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What carries over to Persona 3 Reload’s New Game+ mode? As with previous Persona titles, you can replay the game with most of your progress from the prior gameplay intact. In this Persona 3 Reload tutorial, we will go over everything that rolls over into a New Game+ run and address any questions you may have.
Persona 3 Reload New Game Plus
Persona 3 Reload New Game Plus
Again, New Game+ allows you to carry over certain parts of your prior playthrough. This simply implies that you won’t have to waste time grinding for items that you previously unlocked on your previous run.
As such, New Game+ is an excellent way to reclaim Trophies that you may have missed the first time around, and it’s ideal for simply enjoying Persona 3 Reload’s story without having to worry about specific gameplay elements.
How to Start New Game+ in Persona 3 Reload?
To begin a New Game+ playthrough in Persona 3 Reload, first complete the game. Once the credits roll, you’ll be prompted to save something labeled ‘Clear Data’.
Save the Clear Data to your preferred save spot — but keep in mind that if you save over a prior in-game save, you won’t be able to recover it.
Once your Clear Data is saved, you will be returned to the game’s main menu. From here, select ‘Load Game’ and then load your Clear Data. This will send you straight to New Game+.
What is Carried Over to New Game+ in Persona 3 Reload?
Here’s a complete list of everything that rolls over from Persona 3 Reload’s New Game+:
Persona Compendium: All of the personas you fused and unlocked through Shuffle Time, together with their levels, stats, and skills, are available to summon from the Velvet Room at the start of New Game+. It should be noted that summoning them will still require you to spend money.
Shadow Analysis Information: All of the enemy intelligence you’ve gathered during your playthrough(s) is available right away in New Game+. This implies you won’t have to rediscover vulnerabilities and resistances.
Social Stats: In New Game+, your personality attributes Academics, Charm, and Courage remain at their current levels. So, if you maxed out these social stats during your prior playthrough(s), you won’t have to spend time doing so again. This also means that you may devote considerably more of your leisure time to building Social Links or engaging in other activities. Furthermore, you’ll be able to unlock particular Social Links much sooner in the game because your social metrics will be at the required level.
Protagonist Level: In New Game Plus, the protagonist’s total character level remains unchanged. This allows you to summon previously unlocked personas from the start, even if they are high-level.
Protagonist’s HP and SP Gains: Permanent boosts in the protagonist’s HP and SP will be carried over to New Game Plus. These are the benefits of using various computer software in the dorms, as well as the benefits of selecting specific Major Arcana cards during Shuffle Time. You can continue to gain HP and SP in New Game+ using the same methods until you have 999 of each.
The number of party members has increased: Any party member stats that were increased outside of leveling up will be carried over into New Game+. This includes incense stat boosts and HP/SP bonuses from selecting MajorArcana cards during Shuffle Time.
In New Game+, all consumable items in your inventory from the previous game will be carried over.
In New Game+, your inventory will include all equipment from the previous game.
New Game+ retains all skill cards from the previous game.
Materials will be carried over to New Game+ from your inventory after completing the game.
Twilight Fragments will be carried over to New Game+.
Costumes: New Game+ unlocks all cosmetic costumes from prior playthroughs. However, the SEES battle uniforms are still unlocked through the main story.
Key Items: Some items carry over to New Game Plus. More precisely, the important assets obtained from completing Social Links – which allow you to combine powerful personalities — are maintained.
In New Game+, all money in your inventory from the previous game is transferred over.
Play Time Your total play time is transferred to New Game+. This is the timer displayed next to your saved data.
Can You Change the Difficulty Level in New Game Plus?
Yes, you can adjust the difficulty in New Game+. When you initially load your Clear Data, the game will prompt you to select a difficulty setting, exactly as if you were beginning a regular playthrough.
Persona 3 Reload allows you to modify the difficulty at any moment via the settings menu, and this is still possible in New Game+.
It’s worth noting that New Game+ is ideal for tackling the game’s most challenging stages. Perhaps it is time to try Merciless?
Do Enemies Become Stronger in New Game+?
In New Game+, adversaries retain their current level and stats. This means that if you choose to use powerful personas and equipment from your prior playthrough, the game will be extremely simple.
Even on the strongest difficulty settings, there isn’t much of a challenge until the end of the game. If you’re still looking for a challenge while playing New Game+, you may impose some limits for yourself, such as only utilizing one persona. Unique challenge runs can be enjoyable, especially since so much of your progress is carried over to New Game+.
Fans of the Persona franchise should not be surprised to find that Persona 3 Reload is a large game. Those unfamiliar with the franchise, on the other hand, will find an experience unlike other AAA titles.
Each Persona game immerses the player in a mystery, with each day simulated to feel real. This framework allows for extremely detailed gameplay and a major story that can easily last 100 hours for many gamers.
Persona 3 Reload is an upgrade to 2006’s Persona 3 release that includes various new features that enhance the overall experience. The story will be told through the eyes of a young man whom the player will identify and control.
Those who have played recent titles in the series, such as Persona 5, will be familiar with the Calendar, Social Link, and Persona systems, as well as the game’s simple yet infectious turn-based fighting.
Aside from the major mystery, players will have to manage a high schooler’s daily life and all of the social issues that come with it. With this in mind, this article will look at how long it takes the typical player to complete a single playing of Persona 3 Reload.
Persona 3 Reload How Long To Beat?
Persona 3 Reload Leak
Main Story: 50+ Hours
Completionist: 100+ Hours
When determining how long it takes to defeat Persona 3 Reload, numerous aspects must be considered. Persona 3 Reload does not follow the conventional ‘action-based’ gameplay structure in which players progress through a level and finally face a boss. While it contains some of these features, there is much more to consider.
Persona 3 Reload, for example, offers multiple romance options that play a vital role in the story, and choosing which to pursue can dramatically affect play durations. Another crucial consideration is the overall difficulty level, of which Persona 3 Reload has five.
Those familiar with the Persona series will recognize that this is simply a glance into the factors that influence playtime. Examining the primary changes in Reload will give players a better idea of how long they will spend with the game.
How Key Persona 3 Reload Changes Affect Playtime?
P3 has already been released in numerous versions, each with its own set of gameplay adjustments and enhancements. It’s vital to understand that Persona 3 Reload doesn’t have every feature from previous releases. Instead, it aims to modernize P3, putting it in line with the current Persona gameplay demonstrated in Persona 5 Royal. The updates include:
Five difficulty levels can now be adjusted at any moment.
Shift is a new mechanic that, like Baton Pass from Persona 5 Royal, allows players to transfer to other party members during critical moments in a fight.
Theurgy Bar: P3R’s new Theurgy mechanic, which functions as a special meter and enables strong new combat actions.
Control of all party members.
New mechanics for weakness and resistance.
A variety of improvements to allies and foes to put them in line with the contemporary gameplay of Persona 4 and 5.
These additions more than compensate for any features that were not brought over from previous versions of P3. Players will have far more options in a variety of crucial areas, all of which have the potential to greatly enhance overall playtime.
Honkai Star Rail is preparing to unveil the huge Penacony territory, and with it, Trailblazers will see the debut of a number of new characters. Various web leakers have worked tirelessly to provide sneak peeks at upcoming characters.
In addition, HoYoverse has officially shown a number of 5-star and 4-star units to promote new content. This article contains confirmed and speculative banner information for versions 2.0 through 2.6.
Honkai Star Rail Version 2.0 Leaks
Honkai Star Rail Version 2.0 Banner Leaks
Here are Honkai Star Rail Banners for 2.0 and 2.1.
I’m definitely pulling for Black Swan and Archeron, that means I am forced to skip Hanabi (I refuse to call her Sparkle lol). I am definitely sipping for Gallagher but he might be paired with another guy… So depends on 2.2… pic.twitter.com/aSIFCU57Gz
As of writing, the version 2.0 banner details do not count as leaks because HoYoverse has already published them, with the update coming out in less than two days. The following are the characters that will be officially published in the patch:
1st half: Black Swan (Wind/ Nihility) and Imbibitor Lunae (Imaginary/ Destruction) as 5-stars, with Misha (Ice/ Destruction) as a 4-star unit.
2nd half: Sparkle (Quantum/ Harmony) and Jing Yuan (Lightning/ Erudition) as 5-stars.
Black Swan, Sparkle, and Misha will be introduced as new characters. However, the Honkai Star Rail v2.0 can be pre-downloaded to PC, Android, and iOS devices.
The good thing about Star Rail is that many of its prospective characters, particularly from the Penacony region, have already been revealed by HoYoverse. The individuals that created the version 2.1 banners are listed below:
1st half: Acheron (Lightning/ Nihility) will be featured as a 5-star unit.
2nd half: Aventurine (Imaginary/ Preservation) as a 5-star character, with Gallagher (Fire/ Abundance) as a 4-star unit.
The cover art for all Honkai Star Rail v2.1 characters has been officially revealed in the newest drip marketing campaign. Acheron, in particular, is one of the most anticipated 5 stars, as she bears a striking similarity to Raiden Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder from Honkai Impact 3rd.
Here’s a list of leaked characters who are scheduled to be introduced in version 2.2 and later:
Firefly
Robin (Physical/ Harmony)
Boothill (Physical/ Hunt)
Duke Inferno
Akash
Caterina
Constance
Dubra
Many of these characters, including Firefly and Duke Inferno, still have unknown elements and paths. However, because they are all tied to Penacony, there is a good likelihood that they will appear in one of the banners in the v2.6 release.
Firefly and Robin are both scheduled to make their debut in patch 2.2.
