All articles tagged with #glitch
Two years after Final Fantasy VII Rebirth's release, a rogue glitched Chocobo still follows players and even appears in cutscenes, a bug Square Enix hasn’t patched. The quirk has circulated on social media and fan forums since 2024, becoming a running joke as the trilogy heads toward Revelation.
PS5 users report that the Recently Played feed on the PS5 and in the PS App has been wiped, with some accounts even showing unowned or unavailable titles. Sony appears to be applying fixes to its network services as a security-related issue unfolds. While there’s no proven breach, the incident—coming after previous security scares—has raised questions about PlayStation account security, and Sony has not yet issued a detailed public explanation.
A PlayStation Network security issue is causing unowned games to appear on some PS5 profiles and Recently Played lists, including titles not purchasable in the PS Store; reports range from a single odd title to thousands of games on an account, suggesting an API or account flaw rather than actual purchases. Sony has not issued an official explanation yet.
FIFA canceled about 60 World Cup tickets that were issued for free due to a checkout error and now asks affected buyers to pay the correct price; the tickets remain reserved while payment is completed, amid ongoing scrutiny of FIFA's ticketing system and its surge-pricing model.
Bandai Namco warns Tamagotchi Paradise players that an aging glitch can affect elder Tamagotchis, particularly those aged 256–285, 512–541, and 768–797. Instead of the normal death and the Happy Tama Star milestone, affected pets may repeatedly cry as they approach death, with no current fix or replacement offered; the issue likely ties to 8‑bit data limits (256).
A bug in Google's new AI-powered search shows up when users search the word 'disregard' (and 'ignore'), returning instructive messages like 'Message ignored' instead of standard results. The glitch, observed on both desktop and mobile, underscores growing pains in Google's AI-driven search following the I/O 2026 reveal, and prompts calls for a fix.
A Walmart pre-order code reportedly unlocked Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight early on Xbox, letting a player boot the game and create a save ahead of the May 22 release; other accounts are conflicting, but this suggests an accidental early access due to a code mishap.
A YouTuber named JustGarrison demonstrates a glitch that lets Bully players bring the BB rifle into free roam, a weapon normally limited to the shooting range; the exploit works without mods and can damage NPCs, hinting the rifle was either unfinished or cut during development. Rockstar apparently didn’t intend for it to be used outside the minigame, likely due to safety concerns given Bully’s school setting.
A Swiss speedrunner accidentally triggers a major time-save in the Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen Switch port by pressing L in Oak’s lab, which brings up the help menu, silences several sound cues, and skips the fanfare when catching wild Pokémon. The result is a roughly 2.68-second savings per Pokémon captured, a sizable impact for multiple speedrun categories and a threat to current Elite 4 Round 2 records under Gunnermaniac.
A Red Dead Redemption 2 player used the infamous bridge bug to launch out of bounds, arriving in Guarma after completing Chapter 5, then roaming the island briefly before reloading to return to the United States—highlighting RAGE engine quirks and hinting at other hidden map areas like Mexico.
Xbox players report that none of the 30 Scott Pilgrim EX achievements unlock, while the PS4/PS5 and Steam versions work; Tribute Games says a fix is in progress, so players may want to wait before playing or purchasing.
Nintendo Life reports that the Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly fix the Roar glitch that could prevent catching the legendary beasts (Entei, Raikou, Suicune) in a single playthrough, according to player reports and datamines. Additionally, these Switch versions now grant the Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, with the appearing legendary tied to the starter choice (Raikou for Squirtle, Entei for Bulbasaur, Suicune for Charmander).
Nintendo’s Switch eShop versions of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen reportedly remove the Roar glitch that could cause Entei/Raikou to vanish during a run, based on player reports and datamines. They also grant Mystic Ticket and Aurora Ticket after entering the Hall of Fame, instead of requiring a Mystery Gift event, potentially making legendary encounters easier.
An admiring column memorializing Luci4, detailing how his tempo-shifting, glitchy 'sigilkore' style—laced with occult imagery—redefined underground rap from SoundCloud to TikTok, inspiring a new generation of artists and leaving a lasting mark despite his early death.
DHS acknowledged that its 'worst of the worst' immigrant website contained inaccuracies due to a glitch, affecting about 5% of entries and prompting a fix; CNN’s review found people listed as convicted of or arrested for serious crimes were described for far less serious offenses, including traffic violations and illegal reentry; critics, including Minnesota officials, argued the public messaging inflated arrest numbers and resembled propaganda; the piece also notes how large detention centers in small cities can drive counts, complicating verification.