All articles tagged with #glitches
Speedrunners are finishing House House's Big Walk with little or no walking by using glitches to bypass most of the game, including a fly-over technique in the Unrestricted run (8:37) and a clip-out-of-bounds method in the Flightless run (10:33). Runners are also exploring solo and two-player glitchless routes, with interest in how fast a traditional, non-glitched playthrough could be.
The Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, while boosting visuals to 4K/60fps, is marred by audio balance problems (overly loud footsteps and quiet battle music) and a New Game+ bug that can wipe the third driver accessory slot, possibly linked to amiibo rewards; a patch is unclear, so players may want to avoid NG+ for now or use a second profile.
Paralives, a Canadian indie life-sim, launched in early access to strong early traction, selling 250,000 copies in eight hours and earning about 89% positive on Steam. It positions itself as a Sims rival with free updates and no paid DLC, with upcoming features like pets, weather, and horses. Launch week bugs range from teleporting and walking in place to growing stairs and creatures appearing naked in beds, and even babies acting erratically. The developers say fixes and quality-of-life updates are planned for June–September, making Paralives a promising but imperfect competitor to The Sims 4.
World of Warcraft's 12.0.5 patch for the Midnight expansion launched amid a string of issues: lag and server disconnects, housing disabled due to a critical bug, a flawed Decor Duels mode, and a Voidforge system that duplicated items. Several class-spec bugs (Holy Paladin, Unholy Death Knight, Demonology Warlock) and a bugged final boss L'ura added to the frustration, along with a temporarily disabled Mythic+ achievement and awkward Void Ritual text. Some fixes rolled out within 48 hours, but players criticized QA and even noted regional subscription price hikes as part of the patch's fallout.
Astronomers have observed over a dozen glitches and regular cycles in the rotation of the pulsar PSR J0922+0638 over 22 years, revealing complex and not fully understood physics involving its magnetic fields or internal superfluid dynamics.
Metal Slug Tactics brings the chaotic energy of the classic run-and-gun series to a turn-based strategy format, offering rewarding gameplay with excellent pixel art and animation. However, the game is hindered by an obtuse UI, frequent crashes, and a lack of comprehensive tutorials. While the game encourages constant movement and strategic positioning, players may find the experience frustrating due to glitches and insufficient guidance. A patch is recommended before purchase to fully enjoy the game's potential.
A streamer named Marbler has achieved the first-ever completion of Super Mario 64 without pressing the A button, using glitches and secrets on the Wii Virtual Console version of the game.
YouTube TV is experiencing significant issues tonight, with glitches affecting the custom-sorted live guide, Library view, and individual channels across platforms such as Apple TV, Roku, and web browsers. The service, which has over 8 million subscribers, is twice as popular as its closest competitor, Hulu With Live TV. However, the issues are occurring during primetime hours, impacting users' viewing experience. As a backup, having an over-the-air antenna is recommended. On a positive note, YouTube TV has introduced multiview live on Apple's mobile devices, allowing users to watch multiple programs simultaneously.
Astronomers have observed powerful "glitches" in a highly magnetic neutron star, or magnetar, near the heart of the Milky Way, which could help reveal the star's interior and the origins of fast radio bursts (FRBs). The discovery team studied a magnetar, SGR 1935, using space telescopes and observed two massive glitches that caused significant changes in the star's rotation speed. The return to normal speed for the magnetar is theorized to be the result of a strong, ephemeral and magnetospheric wind blowing from the star, which could also be responsible for boosting X-ray emission and fostering the right conditions for launching FRBs. The research was published in the journal Nature.
High school seniors in California are facing a chaotic and glitch-filled rollout of newly designed FAFSA forms, causing a steep drop in the number of financial aid forms submitted and leaving many students in financial aid limbo. The delays have prompted the University of California and California State University to extend their admission offer acceptance deadlines, and the California Student Aid Commission has also extended the priority deadline to submit financial aid applications. The glitches have caused anxiety and frustration for students and counselors, with some students unable to complete the form and worried about the impact on their college dreams.
Players of the newly released game Palworld have encountered glitches that send them flying through the air, with some managing to survive by using a glider while others hilariously T-pose glide to the ground. These bugs have garnered attention and amusement from the gaming community, with players sharing their experiences and opinions, though it's likely that these glitches will be patched in future updates.
The developer of Call of Duty Warzone has apologized for the intense visual and gameplay glitches that occurred after the Season 1 Reloaded update, which led to the removal of the Champion's Quest feature. Raven Software explained that an upcoming, in-development feature accidentally went live, causing the bugs, and worked swiftly to resolve the issues. The Champion's Quest has now returned, and the developer teased the introduction of the fan-favorite Specialist Perk. Additionally, Season 1 Reloaded refreshed Modern Warfare 3 with Ranked Play and updated the anti-cheat tech, while hinting at an upcoming Warhammer 40,000 collaboration.
Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play launch was delayed due to a critical issue following the Season One Reloaded update, which also brought unexpected glitches and changes to gameplay. The delay was announced after game-breaking glitches made Warzone unplayable, and the devs did not provide a timeline for the fix. The mid-season update also unexpectedly altered Hardpoint locations and spawns on certain maps, shaking up the meta before Ranked Play goes live. Despite changes to weapons and killstreak strategy, it remains unclear when Ranked Play will be available.
The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone's Season 1 Reloaded has caused significant gameplay and visual glitches, making the game nearly unplayable for many players. Issues include bugs with the "Create a Class" menu, strange map distortions, and malfunctioning notifications for in-game features. Developer Raven Software has acknowledged the problems and removed a specific feature while working to address the issues promptly.
A Pokemon Go player missed the chance to catch a rare Legendary Pokemon, Galarian Moltres, as it spawned near a PokeStop, preventing the encounter and causing frustration. Other players shared similar experiences, highlighting the difficulty of catching rare Pokemon in the game. Visual glitches, while usually harmless, can significantly impact gameplay, as the essence of Pokemon Go lies in catching wild Pokemon.