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Mortal Shell 2’s first balance patch eases the economy and nerfs select enemies
technology3 days ago

Mortal Shell 2’s first balance patch eases the economy and nerfs select enemies

Mortal Shell 2's first balance patch eases the in-game economy by refunding gloom on shell map locations, doubling gold drops in Mammon, and slashing gloom costs to smelt weapons by 75%; enemy HP mostly reverts to beta values (with the Caerinid in Magdalena’s area retained as a non-respawning threat), several weapons and tarstones are buffed, guard can be used while walking, and a suite of bug fixes and performance improvements aims to smooth post-launch play.

Nanashi Uchiha Joins Naruto x Boruto Storm Connections in Free 1.70 Update
gaming4 days ago

Nanashi Uchiha Joins Naruto x Boruto Storm Connections in Free 1.70 Update

The Naruto x Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections 1.70 patch, releasing August 20, adds Nanashi Uchiha as a playable character for free, introduces Color 5 costumes, and expands events with Ninja Battle, Proficiency Event, Wanted Players, and Special Challenges (new title). Proficiency level cap rises to 130, plus new items and titles. Global balance tweaks include increased guard durability and adjusted guard damage for Ninja Dash, Chakra Dash, and Charge Chakra Dash, along with several character-specific changes (e.g., Kabuto Sage Mode nerfs and multiple Kankuro/Chiyo/Sasori adjustments). A trailer accompanied the update, with more updates planned for winter and next spring.

Halo: Campaign Evolved gears up with five patch updates and a save data wipe warning
technology11 days ago

Halo: Campaign Evolved gears up with five patch updates and a save data wipe warning

Halo: Campaign Evolved will receive a major patch between August 17–21 with five headline changes: fixes to Sgt. Johnson to prevent blocked progression, more reliable staggering of Jackals when targeting limbs, Marines and Flood Marines firing their Assault Rifles when the Magnified Skull is active, an option to turn off Chromatic Aberration and Film Grain, and general stability improvements across platforms. Note that mid-mission save data will be invalidated once the patch ships.

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls patch fixes PC performance as servers come back online
gaming14 days ago

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls patch fixes PC performance as servers come back online

Patch notes released after maintenance promise PC-focused improvements for Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls, including reduced CPU usage, fixes for audio-related processing spikes that caused frame drops, and frame-rate stability across resolutions. Bug fixes address battle settings reverting after restart and unresponsive lobby buttons. PC-specific tweaks include shader warm-up prompts and improved auto-graphics detection. Servers are back online with overall lag reductions and performance improvements.

PC Patch Flips the Script for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls After FPS Frustrations
technology14 days ago

PC Patch Flips the Script for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls After FPS Frustrations

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on PC faced widespread 60 FPS performance issues at launch, while PS5 ran smoothly. Sony and Arc System Works released the first patch to cut CPU load, fix sporadic performance drops, and improve crash reporting, with offline testing yielding generally positive results. The patch arrives amid player backlash and ongoing concerns about online play, though some high-end setups still report limited gains.

FFXIV Switch 2 Patch Improves Load Times, Fixes Dozens of Issues
gaming17 days ago

FFXIV Switch 2 Patch Improves Load Times, Fixes Dozens of Issues

Square Enix released a Final Fantasy XIV update focused on Nintendo Switch 2, speeding up data loading to reduce screen transitions in duties and fixing a broad list of issues—from quest notifications and boss visuals to touch-screen input and duty logout glitches; the patch includes Switch 2–specific fixes and adds the game to the Nintendo eShop.

Splatoon Raiders 1.1.1 patch tackles bugs and adds limiter-release tweak
gaming18 days ago

Splatoon Raiders 1.1.1 patch tackles bugs and adds limiter-release tweak

Nintendo released Splatoon Raiders version 1.1.1 on Switch 2, its first post-launch patch, fixing several bugs and adding a limiter-release tweak—no longer needing to hold A, fixes to UI behavior, explosion damage from Splatchets, movement after a Squid Roll, Fish Stick issues on Soyu Cliffs, the Exploration Bot in HOPPING, and a touchscreen crash, plus other gameplay adjustments.

Pokémon Pokopia 2.0 Dives Into Underwater Builds and Fresh Customization
technology19 days ago

Pokémon Pokopia 2.0 Dives Into Underwater Builds and Fresh Customization

Pokémon Pokopia’s free 2.0 update unlocks underwater exploration and housing, adds new customization options (hair colors and patterns), and brings broad quality-of-life and gameplay tweaks (bulk item transfers, item deletion in objects, improved depth placement). The patch introduces the Dive move, underwater building, new items and emotes, and a host of fixes and improvements across habitats, crafting, and multiplayer, all centered around the new Bubbly Basin region.

Fields of Mistria 1.0 Launches With Giant Rideable Chicken and Romance Overhaul
gaming19 days ago

Fields of Mistria 1.0 Launches With Giant Rideable Chicken and Romance Overhaul

Fields of Mistria exits its early access with the 1.0 release, adding a giant rideable chicken, completed and new quests (including Saturday Market Plaza and Repair the Bell Tower), a higher Town Renown cap (100) and Heart Level cap (10), expansive romance features (10-heart proposals, weddings, marriage, and children), retroactive achievements, beta localizations for seven languages, and extensive gameplay, UI, and bug fixes across improvements like house exterior customization, new music options, and quality-of-life tweaks.

Minecraft 26.40 Update Unveils Abandoned Camps, Dappled Forest and QoL Tweaks
gaming19 days ago

Minecraft 26.40 Update Unveils Abandoned Camps, Dappled Forest and QoL Tweaks

Minecraft version 26.40 is out with bug fixes, gameplay tweaks, and a batch of experimental features: Abandoned Camps and the Dappled Forest (with Poplar trees), Cushion blocks and Straw Beds, Shelf Mushrooms, and Red Shrubs; boats now take fewer hits; numerous accessibility improvements; plus performance and UI fixes, Realm/Marketplace updates, and Switch-related notes.

Game Freak pledges patches and feedback-driven tweaks for Beast of Reincarnation after divisive launch
gaming19 days ago

Game Freak pledges patches and feedback-driven tweaks for Beast of Reincarnation after divisive launch

Game Freak acknowledges the mixed reaction to Beast of Reincarnation and promises a patch next week with camera adjustments, larger text, and a default switch to Performance mode on consoles, plus bug fixes and pacing tweaks. The company also shared a link to a player survey to gather feedback, while Eurogamer gave a mixed review and Steam feedback highlights polish issues.

Season 4 Patch Triggers Mixed Reactions as Street Fighter 6 Keeps Core Systems Intact
gaming20 days ago

Season 4 Patch Triggers Mixed Reactions as Street Fighter 6 Keeps Core Systems Intact

Street Fighter 6's Season 4 update has sparked a split in the FGC: players celebrate nerfs to Mai and Ed and buffs to several characters, while many lament that Capcom didn't touch core systems like Drive Rush or throw loops. Reactions range from doomscrolling rage to cautious optimism as players note improvements for characters like Alex, Luke, Jamie, Ingrid, and Lily, speculate on Ryu/Ken/Blanka changes, and welcome a new control-scheme boost that could help Modern players. Early verdicts suggest the patch leaves the meta largely intact with a few notable shifts and mixed sentiment about its overall impact.