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Rare Vita Trophy: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ Platinum Earned After 13-Year Grind
news12 days ago

Rare Vita Trophy: Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ Platinum Earned After 13-Year Grind

Thirteen years after its PS Vita release, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ finally has a Platinum trophy owner: PSN user Tqvry, who completed the final mission during a 10-hour livestream. The grind is infamous due to Turbo-difficulty co-op challenges with an AI partner, and a rare in-game bug that allowed a three-on-one boss encounter to be beaten; PSNProfiles notes only a small portion of players have verifiably earned the Platinum, and only this livestream provides undeniable proof.

via Kotaku|
#co-op#difficulty#news
Marathon’s Makeover: Bungie Tweaks Monetisation and Difficulty After Launch Slump
technology1 month ago

Marathon’s Makeover: Bungie Tweaks Monetisation and Difficulty After Launch Slump

Marathon’s Steam launch drew a peak around 88k players but has since drifted down into the low‑70k range. To shore up momentum, Bungie is rebasing in‑game currency LUX so a $10 purchase now yields enough for a skin (1,120 LUX), with refunds for affected bundles. An upcoming update will also ease the game’s difficulty by increasing navigation waypoint distance from 10m to 20m, boosting Perimeter loot spawns (Med Cabinets and Munitions Crates), and raising starting ammo for certain free kits, aiming to balance value with challenge and attract a broader audience.

via Push Square|
#bungie#difficulty#lux
Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC Offers Challenging New Content and Exciting Additions
gaming4 months ago

Elden Ring Nightreign's Forsaken Hollows DLC Offers Challenging New Content and Exciting Additions

The upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign DLC, The Forsaken Hollows, is designed to be slightly more challenging than the main game, with a focus on balancing difficulty for both new and veteran players, influenced subtly by previous DLCs like Shadow of the Erdtree, and introduces new areas and enemies, launching on December 4th.

via Eurogamer|
#difficulty#elden-ring#game-design
Silksong's Rise Sparks New Interest in Metroidvania Classics
gaming6 months ago

Silksong's Rise Sparks New Interest in Metroidvania Classics

The article discusses the controversial mechanic of boss runbacks in video games, particularly in Soulslike titles, examining their evolution, purpose, and whether they still hold value or are outdated. It highlights differing opinions from developers and players, noting that while some see them as useful for learning and mastery, others find them frustrating and time-consuming, especially in modern games like Silksong. The debate continues on whether runbacks are a vital part of challenging gameplay or an archaic design element that should be phased out.

via Eurogamer|
#boss-runback#dark-souls#difficulty
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Release Sparks Gaming Debate and Technical Challenges
gaming7 months ago

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Long-Awaited Release Sparks Gaming Debate and Technical Challenges

The article discusses the ongoing debate in gaming about difficulty levels, highlighting that players play for different reasons—some for challenge and mastery, others for progress and story. It emphasizes that developer intent shapes game design, such as in Hollow Knight: Silksong, which is intentionally difficult. The piece advocates respecting both approaches, acknowledging that players should be free to enjoy games in their own way without being forced into a single perspective.

via Kotaku|
#developer-intent#difficulty#game-design
Hollow Knight: Silksong's Secret Cheat Code Turns Up the Difficulty
gaming7 months ago

Hollow Knight: Silksong's Secret Cheat Code Turns Up the Difficulty

Hollow Knight: Silksong features a cheat code to unlock Steel Soul Mode, which makes the game extremely challenging by giving players only one life. The mode can be activated via the 'Extras' menu, and the game is receiving updates to ease early boss difficulty, with PC mods available for further customization. The game has been a huge success, with over 5 million players.

via GameSpot|
#cheat-code#difficulty#game-patch