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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="https://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"> <channel> <title>VideoGamer</title> <atom:link href="https://www.videogamer.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.videogamer.com</link> <description>PC and Console Game News, Videos, Reviews</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:46:49 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <image> <url>https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.ico</url> <title>VideoGamer</title> <link>https://www.videogamer.com</link> <width>32</width> <height>32</height> </image> <atom:link rel="hub" href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /> <item> <title>Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders delayed due to Donald Trump Tariffs</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Nintendo has surprisingly delayed the United States pre-order period for the Nintendo Switch 2 console in response to a new wave of tariffs on goods coming out of Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea and more into the US.Just days after the company properly unveiled its new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware with specs, new games and more, the Japanese console giant has scrapped its plan of opening pre-orders on April 9, 2025 due to “evolving market conditions” as a result of Trump tariffs.<h2 id="h-nintendo-switch-2-us-pre-orders-delayed">Nintendo Switch 2 US pre-orders delayed</h2>While pre-orders were set to open on April 9, 2025, the company is working to “assess the potential impact of tariffs” on the company’s hardware. With a price of $449.99 RRP for just the console, there is a high possibility that the hardware could cost more when it launched in the United States.In a statement to IGN, Nintendo explaineed that the console’s release date of June 5, 2025 is “unchanged” as the new hardware releases worldwide. However, there is a chance that the machine will cost substantially more than expected in North America.“Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” the company said in the statement. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged.”The Nintendo Switch 2 has already been criticised for its entry price as well as the cost of video games on the console. However, with the evolving tariff situation making hardware even more expensive, it seems American gamers may end up forking out even more than expected for the new machine.For more on the Nintendo Switch 2, read about the console’s new GameChat feature, new Game-Key Cards and the reason Nintendo has gone with an LCD screen instead of an OLED one for the new machine.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-us-pre-orders-delayed-due-to-donald-trump-tariffs/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Nintendo has surprisingly delayed the United States pre-order period for the Nintendo Switch 2 console in response to a new wave of tariffs on goods coming out of Japan, Taiwan, China, Korea and more into the US. Just days after the company properly unveiled its new Nintendo Switch 2 hardware with specs, new games and […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153627</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:14:41 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-switch-2-us-preorders.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-switch-2-us-preorders.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ nintendo-switch-2-us-preorders ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Dead By Daylight devs confirm imminent release date for mysterious new survivor</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Dead By Daylight has just received a new killer in Ken Kaneki as part of Chapter 35 Tokyo Ghoul. The new killer has already become a massive fan-favorite within the DBD community, but another new character is already on the horizon. BeHaviour has confirmed the release date for when Dead By Daylight fans will be able to play as the new survivor, and right now details are slim.<h2 id="h-dead-by-daylight-new-survivor-release-date">Dead By Daylight new survivor release date</h2>BeHaviour Interactive has confirmed that the public test build for Dead By Daylight Chapter 35.5 is April 15th. This is the earliest DBD fans will be able to play as the new survivor.As per usual, the demo will only be playable for fans who own the game on Steam. Sadly, we don’t know any official details about the new survivor right now other than they are being introduced on their own, and they are an original character rather than licensed.Once the public test build is over, players will have to wait until May 6th for the new survivor to arrive on all platforms. We then only have a few weeks until the PTB for FNAF, with the full release scheduled for June.With the PTB included, below is everything DBD fans have to enjoy for April:Blood Moon event w/daily login rewards – April 7th to 29thBlood Moon Collection – April 7thHorrorCon Scotland – April 12thChapter 35.5 PTB – April 15thTechwear Collection – April 22ndChaos Shuffle – April 29th to May 6thUnfortunately, while Tokyo Ghoul is great, and the new survivor is exciting, Hellraiser has now left DBD. If you didn’t purchase the chapter before April 4th, you now are unable to buy the BDSM torturer, Pinhead.For more Dead By Daylight content, check out our ranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buy along with a ranking of the best killer perks and best survivor perks.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/dead-by-daylight-new-survivor-release-date/</link> <description> <![CDATA[BeHaviour Interactive has confirmed the release date for when Dead By Daylight fans will soon be able to play the mysterious new DBD survivor.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153570</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:46:28 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T133918.987.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T133918.987.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Dead By Daylight survivors ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Dead By Daylight devs confirm imminent release date for mysterious new survivor ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Monster Hunter Wilds cheaters will be heavily punished after Title Update 1, Capcom warns </title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Capcom’s Title Update 1 for Monster Hunter Wilds is the first massive content drop for the new game. Available right now, the new update brings new Arena Quests, Challenge Quests and Challenge Quests to the game with even more to come in the future. After the release of the new update, Capcom warned that the company will no longer be soft on cheaters. In fact, the studio is looking to heavily punish cheaters in the future. <h2 id="h-capcom-will-punish-monster-hunter-wilds-cheaters">Capcom will punish Monster Hunter Wilds cheaters </h2>In a statement to players, Capcom said its new focus on stomping out cheaters is to “ensure a fun and fair experience for our players.”“We will take action against accounts participating in fraudulent ranking activity, such as the use of cheating or external tools,” Capcom said. “Accounts deemed to be in breach of this may be suspended, or have restrictions placed on them, such as being unable to receive rewards from these quests,” the studio continued. Capcom also warned players who aren’t actively cheating in Monster Hunter Wilds to look out for active cheaters. Players who are actively playing with cheaters will find themselves having quest rewards revoked after finishing a mission. Annoyingly, players who are mistakenly deemed to be cheating or playing with cheaters won’t have rewards given back to them. “Please take caution to avoid playing multiplayer with those who are engaging in prohibited activity, or those you suspect of such,” the studio said. While cheating is primarily a PC issue, the cross-play features of Monster Hunter Wilds mean that players on PlayStation or Xbox will also find themselves playing with cheaters. It’s not known what exactly Capcom is treating as a cheat in Monster Hunter Wilds. With mods adding everything from free character edit tokens to awesome speedrunning tools, there’s a lot the game developer could treat as some form of cheat. With that in mind, all players should be careful in this regard. For more Monster Hunter Wilds coverage, read about the easy ways to make the game look substantially better on PC. Additionally, read about how some players have been banned for using mods that unlock DLC for free. ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/monster-hunter-wilds-cheaters-will-be-heavily-punished-after-title-update-1-capcom-warns/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Capcom’s Title Update 1 for Monster Hunter Wilds is the first massive content drop for the new game. Available right now, the new update brings new Arena Quests, Challenge Quests and Challenge Quests to the game with even more to come in the future. After the release of the new update, Capcom warned that the […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153560</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:31:03 +0100</pubDate> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Monster-Hunter-wilds-heavily-punish-cheaters.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Monster-Hunter-wilds-heavily-punish-cheaters.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Monster Hunter wilds heavily punish cheaters ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals Season 2 skin leak proves devs are going all in on risqué skins</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals has grabbed the gaming community by storm, and its vivid cosmetic skins, particularly Invisible Woman's Malice skin, are at the center of the excitement. This bold outfit, inspired by Sue Storm's dark alter ego from Fantastic Four #280, debuted in Season 1 and replaced her trademark blue uniform with a provocative black leather garment with crimson accents.The skin went incredibly viral upon its release as devs reported a 3000% search on Google for Invisible Woman, thus increasing her popularity. However, several fans raised eyebrows after a TikTok ad displaying this skin, labeled "Abuse Her This Season," aroused uproar for encouraging sexual violence. In March 2025, Australia's Ad Standards Community Panel found that it had violated advertising ethics, citing insensitivity to violence and nudity. NetEase stayed silent, leaving players to debate the boundary between edgy marketing and poor taste.However, Season 2's Hellfire Gala is set to reignite the discussion, as Emma Frost's new skin follows a similar style. Her diamond-form style has a similarly daring costume, reminiscent of her personality in comic book lore.<h2 id="h-marvel-rivals-season-2-s-upcoming-emma-frost-skin-already-goes-viral-ahead-of-release">Marvel Rivals Season 2's upcoming Emma Frost skin already goes viral ahead of release</h2>Marvel Rivals leakers such as X0X_Leak and Rivals Assembled have revealed an upcoming skin for Emma Frost called X-Revolution that will be available on April 11, when Season 2 hits the game. The costume takes inspiration from the Uncanny X-Men: Battle of the Atom comic book series, where she's a telepath and wears stuff like this on purpose to weaponize simping and read people's minds and get what she wants.A bold new Emma Frost skin is on its way. Image by VideoGamer.However players and fans are both excited over the new look as the leaked skin has already received "gooner" attention on social media, similar to what the Invisible Woman Malice skin was treated to. One such fan said, "I’m loving people taking initiative and justifying this gooner skin unprovoked lol." Another chimed in, "The White Queen making people lose their minds out here."On the other hand, the look of the skin outraged several users, where one wrote, "This game just can’t help but make every female hero as sexualized as possible." While Rivals devs have recently announced they are going to release a new hero every month from Season 3 onwards, fans are expecting more costumes for characters to drop in the game.Furthermore, early patch notes also reveal that each skin will now have a color choice between two shades that players can choose when purchasing the outfit or even gifting to their friends in the upcoming Season 2. Regardless, it'll be interesting to see over the next few weeks whether Emma Frost breaks the viral meter raised by Invisible Woman or sparks another outrage over sexualizing its female roster.As Krakoa’s mutant festivities unfold on April 11, players brace for another round of bold cosmetics and potential controversy, proving Marvel Rivals isn’t shying away from pushing boundaries.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-skin-leak-proves-devs-are-going-all-in-on-risque-skins/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 is bringing a new skin which shows that devs aren't afraid to go all in on risky skins.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153544</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:30:33 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-emma-vanguard.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-emma-vanguard.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Emma Frost Vanguard in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Emma Frost Vanguard in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Steam Deck users can now play amazing Infinity Blade 2 thanks to PC port</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[There are new free games to claim and get for Steam Deck including “very positive” verified freebies, plus Mafia 3. And,for the future, SEGA has confirmed that a new upcoming Sonic game is verified for Valve’s handheld system, too. While this is all good, Steam Deck users can also now play the incredible Infinity Blade 2 thanks to a PC port.<h2 id="h-steam-deck-users-can-now-play-infinity-blade-2">Steam Deck users can now play Infinity Blade 2</h2>The first Infinity Blade is playable on Steam Deck thanks to a PC port, and you can check out SteamDeckHQ for more details about said game. While the first game is brilliant, its equally epic sequel has now received a PC port, too.For those not in the know, Infinity Blade 2 is a remarkable action RPG from Epic Games and ChAIR Entertainment. The series is brilliant, but the downside is that they were for iOS devices only and were removed from the App store by Epic.But, thanks to a PC port, fans can now play on Steam Deck rather than Apple devices. Per InfinityBladeStudios on Reddit, the PC port works on Valve’s handheld system, and it includes the following features:The original Infinity Blade II experienceKeybinds for abilities such as dodging, blocking, stabbing, and moreStandalone launcher to tweak graphical settings and controlsScroll menus naturally by dragging the mouse, or by scrolling the mouse wheel.Improved graphical fidelity over iOSToggleable dynamic shadows and godraysAudio sliders to control music and SFX separatelyEasy save transfer between iOS and PCFor instructions on how to download and install the PC port, check out the official video guide from InfinityBladeStudios below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eq5DgjWKMg4&t=104sRemember that this PC port is not official from either Epic Games or CHAIR Entertainment.In other SD news, players still have time to get freebies before they expire including BioShock 2 Remastered.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/steam-deck-infinity-blade-2-pc-port/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Steam Deck users can now play the brilliant, and sadly removed, Infinity Blade 2 on Steam Deck thanks to a PC port. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153491</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:12:34 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steam Deck]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T120407.768.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T120407.768.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Steam Deck Infinity Blade 2 ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Steam Deck users can now play amazing Infinity Blade 2 thanks to PC port ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>How to get free Marvel Rivals Scarlet Witch Hellfire Gala skin</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 is set to dazzle players with its Hellfire Gala theme, beginning on April 11, 2025. Inspired by the classic Marvel Comics event, this season turns the battlefield into a mutant-powered festival, with a focus on Krakoa's yearly celebration of high fashion and diplomacy.Emma Frost and Ultron, two new heavyweights, join the lineup, bringing their telepathic abilities and robotic terror to the fight. The Krakoa map promises exciting gameplay with alleged teleportation gates, while new Team-Up abilities and stunning Hellfire-themed skins raise the stakes. Following Season 1's success, NetEase Games is preparing to release a glitzy, action-packed update that has already sparked feverish discussion on forums and social media.To celebrate this release, players will receive a free Scarlet Witch skin, which was revealed in the Season 2 trailer as a magnificent tribute to the Hellfire Gala's grandeur. Here's how you can get it.<h2 id="h-how-to-get-marvel-rivals-scarlet-witch-chaos-gown-costume-for-free">How to get Marvel Rivals Scarlet Witch Chaos Gown costume for free</h2>Marvel Rivals players can get a free Scarlet Witch costume themed after the Hellfire Gala when Season 2 launches on April 11. The new Chaos Gown costume dresses up Wanda Maximoff into a stunning empress of chaos magic who is all set to dazzle at the gala.You can claim a free skin after playing matches in Season 2. Image by VideoGamer.To get the skin, all you need to do is play 3 matches to unlock the nameplate and 9 matches to unlock the Scarlet Witch Chaos Gown costume in Season 2. You can play these matches in Quick Match, Competitive, or Practice vs. AI mode, as any of those will make you progress along the reward track.In addition to her new costume, Scarlet Witch also brings her new Team-Up ability, Arcane Order, in Season 2. She teams up with Doctor Strange, fusing his arcane mastery with her own Chaos Energy for mind-bending results.Alongside the new additions, check out all the nerfs and buffs coming to Marvel Rivals in Season 2.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/how-to-get-free-marvel-rivals-scarlet-witch-hellfire-gala-skin/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals is bringing Hellfire Gala to Season 2 and you can claim a free Scarlet Witch costume to dress for the occasion.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153455</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:11:56 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/wanda-hellfiregala.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/wanda-hellfiregala.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Scarlet Witch Hellfire Gala skin in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Scarlet Witch Hellfire Gala skin in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Nintendo Switch 2 LCD screen isn’t necessarily a downgrade from OLED, argues Nintendo</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Since the true reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 during the recent Nintendo Direct, the new handheld has been blasted online for a number of reasons. Following the reveal of specs, new games and features like GameChat, two things have stood out as negatives for the new machine: game prices and the LCD screen.While exact specifications have not been released, the Nintendo Switch 2 LCD screen does have some marked improvements from the OLED version of the original Switch. While it won’t have the same inky blacks that’s possible with an OLED, Nintendo argues that the system’s 120Hz display, VRR support and HDR setup mean it isn’t necessarily a downgrade.<h2 id="h-nintendo-switch-2-lcd-isn-t-a-downgrade">Nintendo Switch 2 LCD isn’t a downgrade</h2>Speaking to press at a New York Q&A, via IGN, Nintendo’s Tetsuya Sasaki explained that the advancements in LCD technology means that players won’t actually be downgraded from their OLED screen.“Now there's a lot of advancements that have been made in LCD technology during development,” Sasaki told press. “We took a look at the technology that was available to us now and after a lot of consideration we decided to stick to LCD.”Nintendo argues that features like 120Hz support and true HDR playback means that the LCD is actually an improvement over the OLED version of the original Switch in a number of ways. While the original Switch’s LCD was rough, Nintendo has worked to make the LCD screen worth it for the successor.One key area of improvement is the console’s support for HDR in handheld mode. While the original OLED model of Switch did have much better image quality than the LCD screen back then, it still didn’t support true HDR playback.“Even with the OLED version of Nintendo Switch, we didn’t have compatibility support for HDR,” Sasaki said. “But that's something we have the support for now,” he said.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9flte56erE8&t=1sWith official DLSS support and support for hardware-accelerated ray-tracing, the Nintendo Switch 2 has a lot of awesome features that Nintendo has yet to explain. Whether or not that means the expensive Switch 2 Edition versions of Switch 1 games are worth their high prices is neither here nor there, but the machine itself is amarked improvement over its 2017 original.For more Nintendo Switch 2 coverage, read about the reason why the new console can't play every Switch 1 game. Additionally, read about the new Game Key Cards replacing voucher codes in physical stores.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-lcd-screen-not-a-downgrade-from-oled-argues-nintendo/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Since the true reveal of the Nintendo Switch 2 during the recent Nintendo Direct, the new handheld has been blasted online for a number of reasons. Following the reveal of specs, new games and features like GameChat, two things have stood out as negatives for the new machine: game prices and the LCD screen. While […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153490</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:09:13 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/SWITCH-2-LCD-NOT-A-DOWNGRADE.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/SWITCH-2-LCD-NOT-A-DOWNGRADE.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Mario next to a Nintendo Switch 2 console ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ SWITCH-2-LCD-NOT-A-DOWNGRADE ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Steam Deck users can now get free “very positive” verified games and open-world epic</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is now out and verified for Steam Deck, meanwhile, a new upcoming Sonic game has been verified, too, with pre-register rewards available to get ahead of launch. While TLOU2 is great right now, and Sonic is something to look forward to in the future, right now Steam Deck users can get some new free games, including “very positive” verified experiences, and an open-world epic.<h2 id="h-new-steam-deck-free-games">New Steam Deck free games</h2>Amazon Prime Gaming has revealed the free games for April 2025. Right now, the following are all free to claim:Mafia III: Definitive Edition [GOG Code]Minecraft Legends [Xbox and PC via Microsoft Store Code] Gravity Circuit [Amazon Games App] Paleo Pines [Amazon Games App] Clouds & Sheep 2 [Amazon Games App] Mafia, Gravity, Paleo, and Clouds and Sheep can all be acquired through the free Heroic Games Launcher which supports both GOG and Amazon Games.To get the above for free, you will need a Prime membership. This costs £8.99 a month, or you can get a 7-day free trial if you haven’t subscribed before.The three freebies from the Amazon Games App are all officially verified for Steam Deck. Paleo and Clouds are both rated “very positive” by reviews, meanwhile, Gravity Circuit is “overwhelmingly positive”.Mafia 3 Definitive Edition is no doubt the biggest name as an open-world epic. The Steam page says it is “unsupported” for SD, but, on ProtonDB, it has a gold rating. This means you should be able to get it to work by tweaking with the settings.In other SD news, you still have time remaining to get other freebies before they expire including BioShock 2 Remastered.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/steam-deck-new-free-games-mafia-3/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Steam Deck users can get some new free games now including "very positive" verified games and an open-world epic. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153456</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 11:14:52 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steam Deck]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T111029.665.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-04T111029.665.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Steam Deck Mafia 3 ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Steam Deck users can now get free “very positive” verified games and open-world epic ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>PSA: Grab free Marvel Rivals units ahead of Season 2 launch</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 is sparking a lot of excitement among fans as it prepares for its highly anticipated release on April 11, 2025. The season, titled Hellfire Gala, promises to shake up the meta with the debut of two strong characters: Emma Frost, the telepathic mutant with a diamond-hard edge, and Ultron, the evil strategist poised to conquer the war.Along with these new characters, players will explore the bright Krakoa map, which is said to include new features such as teleportation portals, bringing a new twist to the fast-paced hero shooter. The excitement is apparent throughout the gaming community, with nerfs and buffs, new Team-Up abilities, and magnificent Hellfire Gala-themed costumes that enhance the game's visual flare.Adding to the excitement, a special promotion is on the way, allowing players to obtain free units to enhance their Marvel Rivals experience and get their favorite costume bundles. Here's how you can get some free Units ahead of Season 2.<h2 id="h-how-to-get-free-marvel-rivals-units-ahead-of-season-2-release">How to get free Marvel Rivals Units ahead of Season 2 release</h2>NetEase Games have announced a free promotion ahead of the release of Marvel Rivals Season 2 where players can join for a special multi-platform Marvel Rivals event on both X and Discord, where they can share their thoughts and have a chance to win exciting rewards, including some free Units. There are three events players can participate in as the event will run starting April 3, 1 PM PT to April 18, 7 AM PT.Players can grab free Units from Season 2 giveaways. Image by VideoGamer.Here are all the event details to claim free Units:<h3>Event 1</h3>Follow [@MarvelRivals] on X and retweet this post. NetEase will randomly select winners to receive the following rewards:100 Units (25 winners)$10 Steam gift card (20 winners)Marvel Rivals sticker (15 winners)<h3>Event 2</h3>Share your thoughts on the upcoming Season 2 in the #hellfire-gala-red-carpet channel in official Marvel Rivals Discord and tag 1-5 of your friends. Check the event channel for full detailsEvent Rewards:100 Units (25 winners)$10 Steam gift card (20 winners)Marvel Rivals sticker (15 winners)<h3 id="h-event-3">Event 3</h3>Reach the Total Participants Milestone on Discord to Unlock Extra Rewards!When the number of shares in this channel reaches the following milestones, extra surprise rewards will be unlocked:10K shares: 30 × 300 units30K shares: 20 × Marvel Rivals Stickers50K shares: 20 × $10 Steam gift cardsYou can participate in all three events for a chance to win rewards up to three times! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to [@NIKO] for assistance on Discord or DM the official Rivals X account.While you wait for Marvel Rivals Season 2, check out the early patch notes and upcoming nerfs and buffs.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/psa-grab-free-marvel-rivals-units-ahead-of-season-2-launch/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals is giving away free Units to players ahead of Season 2 launch. Here's how you can claim it easily.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153399</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:55:15 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/ultron-units.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/ultron-units.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Ultron with Units ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Ultron with Units ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes finally fix popular broken weapon</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Arrowhead has delivered quite a few hotfixes lately for Helldivers 2. Unfortunately, they recently clarified that the Eruptor is not broken despite hefty player complaints, but they did quickly confirm that they were aiming to fix the autocannon as soon as possible. Thankfully, Arrowhead have just released another HD2 hotfix, and the very brief Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes finally resolve the issues with the autocannon.<h2 id="h-helldivers-2-update-01-002-203-patch-notes">Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes</h2>Below are the Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes as shared on Discord:OverviewFix for Auto-CannonFixesFix for the Auto-Cannon reload bug, it now reloads as intended.As you can see, it’s a hotfix with only one goal in mind, and that is fixing the autocannon that was completely broken. If you’re someone who doesn’t use the autocannon, then you should know that the issue involved the weapon no longer firing after the first reload, no matter how much ammo was remaining.It’s great news that Arrowhead have fixed the autocannon as it is very popular within the HD2 community. This fix pretty much leaves HD2 back in a good state as, again, the issues with the Eruptor players are encountering are intended as opposed to bugs.For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/helldivers-2-update-01-002-203-patch-notes/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Arrowhead has released another hotfix for HD2, and the Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes finally fix a popular broken weapon. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153398</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:21:13 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Helldivers 2]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-03-13T103509.220.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-03-13T103509.220.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 update 01.002.203 patch notes finally fix popular broken weapon ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Crafty InZoi players start kidnapping babies and school children in newly discovered bugs that definitely won’t last long</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[After spending an evening running over children with hilarious ragdoll effects, InZoi players have discovered another nefarious activity in Krafton’s new life simulator: virtual kidnapping. After having the vehicular murder of small Zois patched out, players are now engaging in yet another virtual crime.While some players hunt for the best InZoi mods—and others create some rather cursed addons—the early access life simulator already has some hilarious glitches. And, just like The Sims, players are more than willing to exploit them.<h2 id="h-inzoi-players-kidnap-babies">InZoi players kidnap babies</h2>In the current version of InZoi, players can simply invite themselves over to another Zoi’s house. If you find yourself at someone else’s house in the game and they have a baby, you can simply pick the small child up and walk home with them. It’s that easy.TikTok user InZoiTikToks shared a video of the sinister video game bug online. In the video, the player Zoi simply walks into someone else's home, picks up the infant and simply walks away.https://www.tiktok.com/@inzoitiktoks/video/7485379784147569966One player on Twitter also discovered that players can force any Zoi in the world to enter their car when driving around. This means that players can virtually kidnap any character in the game. In the example, the player stole a school child from the Bliss Bay Public School, but you can also kidnap literally anyone else.https://twitter.com/onlyabidoang/status/1905553136359801239InZoi kidnapping is hilarious and weird because Zois will simply remember they don’t belong in your house after a short while. While you can quickly snatch a baby from a nearby house and put it in your house, the infant will run on home as soon as it grows up and attends school. The same is true of the older children who will go back to school the morning after you take them like nothing happened.With the official InZoi roadmap officially bringing adoption to the game sometime in May, some could see this as the chaotic evil substitute for the official mechanic. However, we don’t expect the whole InZoi kidnapping thing to stick around very long.At the end of the day, InZoi’s hilarious bugs are yet another sign that this is a true Sims competitor. After all, half of the fun of The Sims post-launch period is seeing all of the hilarious patch notes that come to fix the games’ weird issues. Who remembers “pregnant Sims can no longer brawl”?For more InZoi coverage, check out how to improve city karma in the game, how to get a job in the game and the best Canvas presets in the game.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/crafty-inzoi-players-start-kidnapping-babies-school-children/</link> <description> <![CDATA[After spending an evening running over children with hilarious ragdoll effects, InZoi players have discovered another nefarious activity in Krafton’s new life simulator: virtual kidnapping. After having the vehicular murder of small Zois patched out, players are now engaging in yet another virtual crime. While some players hunt for the best InZoi mods—and others create […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153392</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:14:01 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/inzoi-players-kidnapping-babies.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/inzoi-players-kidnapping-babies.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ InZoi woman kidnapping a baby in a city on fire ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ inzoi-players-kidnapping-babies ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Here’s every Marvel Rivals nerf and buff coming to Season 2</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring numerous balance changes to the game's heroes. NetEase will release numerous buffs and nerfs, completely changing the meta. These changes will go live on Friday, August 11, with the release of the new season.In this article, we will take a detailed look at all the buffs and nerfs coming in Marvel Rivals Season 2. These balance changes will be grouped into different roles, starting with Vanguards.<h2 id="h-buffs-and-nerfs-for-vanguards-in-marvel-rivals">Buffs and nerfs for Vanguards in Marvel Rivals</h2>Vanguards will go through big balance changes in Season 2. Image by VideoGamerCaptain AmericaReduced base health from 675 to 650.Reduced the shield value of Living Legend from 400 to 350.Doctor StrangeDecrease Daggers of Denak damage per projectile from 18 to 16.Reduced the Maelstrom of Madness conversion ratio of Dark Magic to damage from 1.3 to 1.2.HulkIncreased base movement speed from 600 to 650.Reduced cooldown time for Indestructible Guard from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.Decreased minimum charge time for Incredible Leap from 0.7 seconds to 0.5 seconds.Magneto Increased energy cost for Meteor M from 3100 to 3400.Peni ParkerCyber-Web Cluster now has a chance to crit; reduced movement speed penalty while firing Cyber-Web Cluster from 40% to 20%.Increased base health from 650 to 750.The ThingDecreased Embattled Leap's damage reduction effect for himself and teammates from 30% to 25%.ThorIncreased base health from 525 to 600.Increased base movement speed from 600 to 650.<h2>Duelists buffs and nerfs</h2>Duelists will receive many buffs and nerfs in Marvel Rivals Season 2. Image by VideoGamerBlack WidowAdded a new effect where Black Widow can directly shoot after releasing the second kick of Edge Dancer and after using Electro-Plasma Explosion.HawkeyeReduced the slow effect while charging the bow from 30% to 20%.Increased both instances of damage for Hypersonic Arrow from 50 to 55.Decreased energy cost for Hunter's Sight from 3700 to 3100 and improved the bow draw speed increase from 1.35x to 1.5x.HelaIncreased cooldown time for Astral Flock from 12 seconds to 15 seconds.Increased Spell Field Damage of Piercing Night from 30 to 35.Decreased cooldown time for Soul Drainer from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.Human TorchReduced attack interval for Fire Cluster from 0.6 seconds to 0.5 seconds; the launch timing of the primary attack projectile has been advanced.Increased the cooldown for Flaming Meteor from 12 seconds to 15 seconds, but added a new effect: After releasing Flaming Meteor, immediately gain 75 Bonus Health, which will start to fall off 3 seconds later at a rate of 30 per second.Iron ManSlightly reduced his hitbox size.New feature: Gain 100 Bonus Health activating Armor Overdrive or Gamma Overdrive that will start to fall off 5 seconds later at a rate of 30 per second.Iron FistReduced the Bonus Max Health gained from Harmony Recovery from 150 to 100, but slowed the falloff rate of that health from 25 per/s to 15 per/s.Lowered fixed damage of Yat Jee Chung Kuen from 10 to 9, but increased the percentage damage of the enemy's Max Health per strike from 1.7% to 2.1%.Decreased the cooldown for K'un-Lun Kick from 12 seconds to 10 seconds.Mister FantasticIncreased base health from 350 to 375.Boost the damage of Stretch Punch from 60 to 65 and from 75 to 80 while in Inflated state.Flexible Elongation New Effect: Enemies within range now suffer a 35% slow effect; reduced Flexible Elongation cooldown time from 10s to 8s.Reduced the Elasticity gained from Elastic Strength (passive ability) from 30 to 20, while the Elasticity provided by Stretch Punch is increased from 5 to 8. After entering the inflated state, the Bonus Health provided to self has been reduced from 450 to 400.New Feature: When Mister Fantastic uses Brainiac Bounce (Ultimate Ability), immediately gain Bonus Health equal to that gained when entering the inflated state.Moon KnightIncreased Crescent Dart projectile speed from 120m/s to 150 m/s.Moon Blade New Effect: Gain 25 Bonus Health with each enemy hit, up to a max of 100. 3 seconds after the Bonus Health stops increasing, it will start to fall off at a rate of 20 per second.Sped up Moonlight Hook pull startup time after hit from 0.4 seconds to 0.15 seconds.Extended the duration of the Hand of Khonshu from 3.5 seconds to 4.5 seconds, and increased the number of talons generated during this period from 14 to 18. Additionally, the fall speed of the talons has been slightly enhanced. A new damage falloff mechanic for the spell field has been added, beginning at 1.5 meters from the center and reaching a maximum reduction of 70% at 5 meters.Scarlet WitchRemoved Chaos Control percentage damage while increasing fixed damage from 60/s to 80/s.Increased Chthonian Burst projectile damage from 35 to 40 and spell field damage from 35 to 40.Increased the cooldown of Mystic Projection from 8 seconds to 10 seconds, and reduced Phased state time from 2 seconds to 1.5 seconds.Reworked the slow effect of Reality Erasure to start at 1.5 seconds instead of starting immediately, with a linear increase to a 35% slow over 3.5 seconds.Star-LordReduced Blaster Barrage damage from 80 per second to 75. Introduce a new damage falloff mechanic, starting at 4 meters and maxing out at 80% reduction at 8 meters.Winter SoldierIncreased the cooldown time for Bionic Hook from 8 seconds to 12 seconds.Reduced base damage of Kraken Impact from 100 to 80, but lowered the culling threshold from 20% of maximum health to 15%.WolverineIncreased Rage gained from Savage Claw hits from 7 to 10, while Rage gained from Berserk Claw Strike has been decreased from 7 to 5. Reduced Rage gained from Feral Leap from 20 to 10, and from Vicious Rampage from 20 to 15. However, Rage gained from taking damage has been increased from 3 to 5.Reduced the time an enemy is knocked down after impact from Last Stand (Ultimate Ability) from 1 second to 0.75 seconds.<h2>Buffs and nerfs for Strategists in the Marvel Rivals season</h2>Adam Warlock is one of the Strategists to receive balance changes. Image by VideoGamerAdam WarlockIncreased the cooldown for Soul Bond from 30s to 40s.Karmic Revival now restores 30% of a fallen ally's maximum health instead of a fixed 100 Health.Cloak and DaggerAfter activating Eternal Bond, the duration of the first three healing zones will no longer be calculated separately; instead, they will remain active until the duration of the final healing zone ends, at which point all will be removed together.Invisible WomanDecreased the shield value of Guardian Shield from 300 to 250.LokiIncreased Regeneration Domain cooldown from 25 seconds to 30 seconds.MantisReduced base health from 275 to 250.Effects of Healing Flower and Allied Inspiration can be stacked, up to a maximum of 16 seconds.Rocket RaccoonDecreased the healing area of Repair Mode spheres from 70 health/s to 50 health/s, but added a new effect of one-time healing of 55 health to allies hit. Projectile speed reduction increased from 4.5 m/s to 7 m/s.Extended cooldown for Jetpack Dash from 6 seconds to 10 seconds; reduced dash distance from 10 meters to 8 meters.Reduced C.Y.A. damage boost from 40% to 25%, but added a new effect: during the ability's duration, linked allies will receive an additional 100 Bonus Health points per second, capping at 150. After breaking the link, this bonus starts to fall off after 1 second at a rate of 75 per/s. Additionally, increase the energy cost from 3700 to 4000.<h2>Team-Up buffs and nerfs</h2>With Season 2, the Marvel Rivals developer will also release new Team-Up abilities, further enhancing several heroes. These are all the new buffs and abilities that will come once certain heroes team up on the same squad:HeroEffectNoteDr. Strange+100 Max HealthTeam-Up AnchorScarlet WitchMystic Burst abilityTeam-Up with Dr. StrangeCaptain America+100 HP & +5% damageTeam-Up AnchorWinter SoldierStellar Impact abilityTeam-Up with Captain AmericaEmma Frost+100 Max HealthTeam-Up AnchorMagnetoMagnetic Resonance abilityTeam-Up with Emma FrostPsylockeSoul Resurgence abilityTeam-Up with Emma FrostOn the other hand, Thor (+100 Max Health) and Scarlet Witch (+10% Damage) will lose their Team-Up Anchor bonuses with the release of the new season.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-buffs-nerfs-season-2/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals brings numerous buffs and nerfs, completely changing the meta.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153347</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:30:19 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ aspe0308@gmail.com (Asmir Pekmic) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-buffs-nerfs-4.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-buffs-nerfs-4.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Season 2 buffs and nerfs ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ marvel-rivals-buffs-nerfs ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals Season 2 early patch notes: New heroes, Hellfire Gala theme & more</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals has finally unleashed its first trailer and look at its upcoming Season 2 which will unleash the popular Hellfire Gala theme in the game. The trailer promised the arrival of mutants on the land of Krakoa to celebrate their win over Dracula.However, an unexpected threat, Ultron has crashed the party and heroes are back on duty to defend their safe haven and save their celebrations with new team-ups, new maps and some new heroes to battle this threat. Before you jump into the upcoming Marvel Rivals season, here are the early patch notes that reveal all you need to know.<h2 id="h-marvel-rivals-season-2-release-date-and-time">Marvel Rivals Season 2 release date and time</h2>Marvel Rivals Season 2 will release on April 11, 2025 at midnight UTC globally and servers are expected to go offline a few hours after the update is out.Check out our coverage on Marvel Rivals server status where we'll have all the downtime details mentioned.<h2 id="h-marvel-rivals-season-2-early-patch-notes">Marvel Rivals Season 2 early patch notes</h2><h3 id="h-emma-frost-arrives-as-a-vanguard-and-ultron-soon-to-be-released">Emma Frost arrives as a Vanguard and Ultron soon to be released</h3>Emma Frost will be a Vanguard in Season 2 roster. Image by VideoGamer.After months of speculation and leaks, Emma Frost is finally confirmed to arrive as a Vanguard hero in Marvel Rivals. She'll bring her powerful might to the game with her telepathic abilities and hard rock Diamond transformation which can easily damage enemies massively and disrupt the opposing team's strategy.Check out all her leaked abilities arriving in the game once she's available to play as soon as Season 2 is released. Furthermore, Ultron will also be arriving as a playable hero, but in Season 2.5 which hits the game in May 2025.<h3 id="h-hellfire-gala-themed-battle-pass">Hellfire Gala themed Battle Pass</h3>Season 2 Battle Pass will bring fashionable skins for several heroes. Image by VideoGamer.The heroes are also getting a makeover ahead of the gala as the new Season 2 Hellfire Gala Luxury Pass will bring in fashionable skins for these heroes: Captain America, Bruce Banner, Black Widow, Black Panther, Luna Snow, Cloak and Dagger, Wolverine, Psylocke, and Magik.Furthermore skins for Ultron and Emma Frost will be sold separately to match with the fashionable Hellfire Gala theme that the new season is bringing to the game.<h3 id="h-new-krakoa-map">New Krakoa map</h3>Hellfire Gala Krakoa map in Domination mode. Image by VideoGamer.Marvel Rivals Season 2 will change the map rotation significantly as a new Domination mode map, Hellfire Gala: Krakoa is arriving to the game. This map will be themed after the iconic location where X-Men were seen enjoying the Gala in the trailer.While this map is active, existing Domination maps will be rolled out of the mix for competitive playlists as NetEase plans to add one more map, possibly Arakko in Season 2.5 when Ultron arrives to the game.<h3 id="h-costume-colors-and-gifting-feature">Costume Colors and Gifting feature</h3>Players will be able to gift cosmetics to their friends starting Season 2. Image by VideoGamer.Starting when Season 2 launches on April 11th, an initial selection of some of the more popular skins will receive new color options to allow for further customization and player individuality. More details to come soon as the season approaches.Furthermore, players will finally be able to gift costumes and other in-game store items to their friends.<h3 id="h-new-team-up-abilities-and-changes">New Team-Up abilities and changes</h3>As mentioned earlier by NetEase devs, Team-Up abilities will receive a huge overhaul in Season 2 as new Marvel Rivals heroes are being added. The new abilities will include the following:Stars Aligned - Winter Soldier can pounce toward allies for a quick reposition that sends out a large shockwave, damaging nearby enemies. He can also clash with a friendly Captain America, causing greater damage and a debuff to nearby enemies.Arcane Order - Scarlet Witch can tap into Doctor Strange's magic to transform her Chthonian Burst into a rapid-fire, long-range projectile that's independent from her chaos energy meter.Mental Projection - Psylocke and Magneto can summon an incorporeal clone of themselves through Emma Frost's powers for either an offensive boost or a tricky distraction.Moreover, some existing Team-Up abilities are also receiving big changes. They are:Metallic Chaos and Voltaic Union retiredPsylocke removed from Dimensional ShortcutWinter Soldier removed from Ammo OverloadNamor removed from Chilling Charisma; added to Gamma ChargeDr. Strange removed from Gamma Charge<h3 id="h-competitive-updates-and-rank-resets">Competitive updates and rank resets</h3>Here are all the changes coming to Competitive mode in Marvel Rivals Season 2:Pick/Ban heroes now starts at Gold 3Eternity+ players barred from queuing competitive in teams larger than 2 people; duo and solo queue onlyPoints earned/lost now more closely reflect individual performanceMinimum level raised to 15Coming to Rank Reset, all players will drop 9 competitive divisions when Season 2 starts on April 11th. That means if you're in Diamond 1, you'll find yourself in Silver 1.<h3 id="h-season-2-nerfs-and-buffs">Season 2 Nerfs and Buffs</h3>While there are going to be some new additions, the Marvel Rivals hero meta will undergo drastic changes with some heroes being buffed and some nerfed to balance the gameplay. Here's a list of all the buffed, nerfed and changed heroes in Season 2:Buffed - Peni Parker, Scarlet Witch, Mister Fantastic, Black Widow, Rocket Raccoon, Jeff the Land Shark, Captain America, Winter Soldier, Moon KnightNerfed - Loki, Adam WarlockChanged - Doctor Strange (offense nerf, defense buff)<h3 id="h-miscellaneous-updates">Miscellaneous Updates</h3>Starting when Season 2 launches on April 11th, Marvel Rivals will introduce weekly missions in addition to the existing daily missions and challenges. The total amount of Chrono Tokens on offer will remain unchanged.Some of the networking upgrades implemented at launch have broken compatibility with replay data from Seasons 0 and 1. Please make sure to save all of your favorite replays so you don't lose anything!Histogram showcasing the current rank distribution of the player base, notably excluding players not actively participating in competitive play revealed most players in Season 1.5 were in Gold rank.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-patch-notes/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 is right around the corner and we've already got a glimpse of what's coming. Here are the early patch notes.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153322</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:12:13 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-emma-keyart.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-emma-keyart.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Emma Frost key art ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Emma Frost key art ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals dev announces major map overhaul in Season 2</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 is scheduled to come out on Friday, April 11. The season will bring a wealth of new content, from Emma Frost as a new hero to a new map. On top of this, NetEase will release several gameplay changes, including buffs and nerfs. Interestingly, the game developer will also shake up maps, removing a couple of them from the competitive play.As revealed in the trailer, the new map will have a Hellfire Gala theme. It will be a Domination map, which will be available on the first day of the new season.<h2 id="h-which-maps-will-be-removed-from-marvel-rivals-in-season-2">Which maps will be removed from Marvel Rivals in Season 2?</h2>The Marvel Rivals developer will remove two maps from the competitive play in Season 2: Yggsgard: Royal Palace and Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya. Considering that the first map is Domination, this doesn't come as a surprise, as it will be replaced by Hellfire Gala: Krakoa. However, Tokyo 2099: Shin-Shibuya is a Convergence map, which may indicate that NetEase will release another map of the same type later in the season.It's important to note that these map changes will only affect ranked play in Season 2 of Marvel Rivals. Quick Play will have every map in its rotation, including the two removed from competitive.Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring another Domination map. Image by VideoGamerSeason 1 introduced two maps: Midtown and Central Park, with Central Park arriving in the second half of the season. For Marvel Rivals Season 2, Hellfire Gala: Krakoa is expected to be the only new map available at launch. However, NetEase will likely add another map later in the season, possibly by late May.If you're curious to know more about the new season, check out all Team-Up changes in Season 2. Furthermore, Emma Frost's abilities have been leaked, as she will be a new Vanguard.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-map-changes/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring a couple of big changes to maps, as NetEase will remove two of them from the competitive play.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153319</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:27:40 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ aspe0308@gmail.com (Asmir Pekmic) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-season-2-maps.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-season-2-maps.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Season 2 maps ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ marvel-rivals-season-2-maps ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>All Marvel Rivals season 2 new Team-Up abilities and changes</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring a major overhaul of Team-Up abilities. Despite the season coming out on Friday, April 11, NetEase has already revealed many changes that will come with it. Unsurprisingly, Team-Ups will be a huge part of it, and we expect them to bring another shift in the meta.In this article, we will reveal all the new combo abilities coming with the Hellfire Gala season, so check if your favorite character has been affected!<h2 id="h-what-are-the-new-team-up-abilities-in-marvel-rivals-season-2">What are the new Team-Up abilities in Marvel Rivals Season 2?</h2>The new season of Marvel Rivals will bring three new Team-Ups. In addition, two existing combinations will be removed from the game, while four of them will be changed. One of the new hero combos includes Emma Frost, an upcoming Vanguard.These are the new Team-Ups in Season 2:Hero 1Hero 2Hero 3DescriptionEmma FrostMagnetoPsylockeCreates illusory projections of heroesScarlet WitchDr. Strange-Chaos Energy gets a new mind-bending abilityCaptain AmericaWinter Soldier-Winter Soldier can now leap towards alliesMagneto and Scarlet Witch will no longer have a Team-Up ability in the new Marvel Rivals season. This also goes for the Voltaic Union, which includes Thor, Storm, and Captain America.Emma Frost will have a Team-Up ability with Magneto and Psylocke. Image by VideoGamerNow, the most interesting part about Team-Ups is the changes to existing abilities:Namor is no longer included in Chilling CharismaDr. Strange is no longer included in Gamma Charge, replaced by NamorPsylocke is no longer in Dimensional ShortcutAmmo Overload no longer includes Winter SoldierConsidering that Psylocke and Winter Soldier will get new Team-Up abilities in Season 2, it's no surprise that they were removed from existing combos. However, the addition of Namor to the Gamma Charge Team-Up was unexpected.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-team-up-changes/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals brings massive changes to Team-Up abilities.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153313</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 18:56:20 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ aspe0308@gmail.com (Asmir Pekmic) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-season-2-team-ups.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-season-2-team-ups.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals new team-ups ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ marvel-rivals-season-2-team-ups ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Nintendo Switch 2 DLSS and ray-tracing confirmed, but Nintendo is allowing Nvidia to reveal details</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct yesterday revealed a tonne of new information about Nintendo’s console including specs, games and more. While we got to see new details on the console’s awesome GameChat feature and found out after the fact about Game-Key Cards, there was a curious omission of both DLSS and ray-tracing support.As it turns out, the Nintendo Switch 2 does support both DLSS image reconstruction and ray-tracing. However, Nintendo is still being coy on the details. With the official tech specifications still stating the console using a vaguely described “custom processor” by Nvidia, Nintendo is being rather shy about how these technologies can be used on the new handheld.<h2 id="h-nintendo-switch-2-dlss-and-ray-tracing-confirmed">Nintendo Switch 2 DLSS and ray-tracing confirmed</h2>At a press Q&A in New York, Nintendo confirmed that the new Nintendo Switch 2 handheld does indeed support both Nvidia’s DLSS upscaling technology as well as hardware-accelerated ray-tracing. While no games showed off during the recent Direct make use of these technologies to our eyes, they can be used in titles in the future.“We use DLSS upscaling technology and that's something that we need to use as we develop games,” said Nintendo’s Takuhiro Dohta (via IGN). “And when it comes to the hardware, it is able to output to a TV at a max of 4K. Whether the software developer is going to use that as a native resolution or get it to upscale is something that the software developer can choose. I think it opens up a lot of options for the software developer to choose from.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9flte56erE8Dohta also confirmed that the GPU on the Nintendo Switch 2 SoC “does support ray-tracing” which “provides yet another option for the software developer to use”. When asked about specifics of the GPU, which modders and tinkerers will find out eventually anyway, Dohta said “Nintendo doesn't share too much on the hardware spec”. You can say that again.However, Dohta did tease that “our partner Nvidia will be sharing some information” on the custom technology used in the Nintendo Switch 2 handheld. In the near future, we should find out exactly what the Switch 2 is capable of. After all, if games like Cyberpunk 2077 and the real version of Hogwarts Legacy can run on the device, we should be in for an interesting generation.For more Switch 2 coverage, read about how ex-Nintendo marketing leads believe the console will get its own version of Baldur's Gate 3 in the future.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-dlss-and-ray-tracing-confirmed/</link> <description> <![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct yesterday revealed a tonne of new information about Nintendo’s console including specs, games and more. While we got to see new details on the console’s awesome GameChat feature and found out after the fact about Game-Key Cards, there was a curious omission of both DLSS and ray-tracing support. As it […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153262</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:50:45 +0100</pubDate> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-switch-2-dlss-ray-tracing-confirmed.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/nintendo-switch-2-dlss-ray-tracing-confirmed.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 with a happy mario and dlss and rtx support ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ nintendo-switch-2-dlss-ray-tracing-confirmed ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals Season 2 promo image reveals Emma Frost, Ultron, and new costumes</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals is around the corner! NetEase will release it on Friday, April 11, and add lots of new content with it. As previously leaked, the new season will bring new heroes. This time, Emma Frost and Ultron will join the impressive lineup of Marvel characters. This was revealed in a promo image, which also showed a few new costumes coming with the season.In this article, we will take a detailed look at all the new content that will arrive soon. The theme of the season will be the Hellfire Gala, and as expected, the game developer will bring some amazing cosmetics with it.<h2 id="h-emma-frost-and-ultron-will-both-come-in-marvel-rivals-season-2">Emma Frost and Ultron will both come in Marvel Rivals Season 2</h2>Since the release of Season 1.5, the community has speculated about the next hero to join Marvel Rivals. Blade was added to the game, so releasing him as a playable hero was a logical choice. However, despite adding his 3D model, NetEase will not release him with Season 2, at least not on the first day of it. Instead, Emma Frost and Ultron will come.According to leakers, Emma Frost will be a Vanguard, while Ultron will be a Strategist. However, we'll have to wait for a bit longer to get an official confirmation on this. For all we know, Ultron could be the next season's antagonist, similar to Doom and Dracula.Season 2 of Marvel Rivals will bring many new costumes. Image by NetEaseIn addition to the new heroes, these characters will get new costumes in Season 2:RocketCloak & DaggerCaptain AmericaMr. FantasticBlack PantherBlack WidowStormMagikPsylockeWolverineAs we are still more than a week away from the new Marvel Rivals season, we'll likely get more leaks in the coming days. For now, the season looks very promising, and we can't wait to try it out on Friday!]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-emma-frost-ultron/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Season 2 of Marvel Rivals is set to begin on April 11, and its promo image reveals the addition of Emma Frost and Ultron.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153255</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:44:06 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ aspe0308@gmail.com (Asmir Pekmic) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-emma-frost-1.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/marvel-rivals-emma-frost-1.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Emma Frost in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ marvel-rivals-emma-frost ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>BAFTA awards SEGA’s Shenmue as the “most influential video game of all time” as chosen by the British public</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[SEGA’s Shenmue is damn-near perfect. Initially a Virtua Fighter RPG, Yu Suziki’s adventure of Ryo Hazuki on his quest for vengeance is still an amazing game today, and one that has influenced a tonne of modern titles.In a recent poll with the British public, BAFTA (the British Academy Film Awards) sought out to discover what the UK deems as the most influential video game of all time. Alongside titles like Half-Life 2, DOOM, Minecraft, GTA, World of Warcraft and more, Britain has deemed Shenmue as the industry’s most influential title.<h2 id="h-shenmue-crowned-the-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time">Shenmue crowned the “most influential video game of all time”</h2>In the surprise poll, BAFTA awarded Shenmue the title of most influential video game. The 1999 open-world adventure game was heralded for its “detailed open-world setting that truly captures the essence of Yokosuka in the ‘80s."It’s worth noting that Shenmue is a highly influential game, although it didn’t sell particularly well on release. The game is often seen as the pioneer of 3D open world which would inspire GTA as well as the forefather or truly cinematic storytelling in a video game which has led to games like The Last of Us Part 2. SEGA’s masterpiece is also seen as the progenitor of Quick-Time Events which dominated the Xbox 360 and PS3 generation.However, it is surprising to see Shenmue take the top spot when compared to its competitors. In second-place is DOOM, the game that brought the first-person shooter genre to the forefront of gaming. In third place is Super Mario Bros. Which reinvented platforming, fourth place is Half-Life and fifth is Ocarina of Time.Here is the full list of 21 influential games, some of which are weirder than others:Shenmue (1999)Doom (1993)Super Mario Bros. (1985)Half-Life (1998)The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (1998)Minecraft (2011)Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (2025)… (also, huh?)Super Mario 64 (1996)Half-Life 2 (2004)The Sims (2000)Tetris (1984)Tomb Raider (1996)Pong (1972)Metal Gear Solid (1998)World of Warcraft (2004)Baldur's Gate 3 (2023)Final Fantasy VII (1997)Dark Souls (2011)Grand Theft Auto 3 (2001)Skyrim (2011)Grand Theft Auto (1997)There are some curious omissions from the list of most influential video games of all time. For example, where is Ultima, the game that inspired Dragon Quest which in itself created the modern turn-based RPG. Where is Halo 2, the game that influenced everyone and their mother to create console online multiplayer modes?“I am deeply honoured and grateful that Shenmue has been selected as the Most Influential Video Game of All Time," Shenmue creator and director Yu Suzuki said in a BAFTA statement. "At its inception, we set out to explore the question, 'How real can a game become?,' aiming to portray a world and story unprecedented in scale and detail. This distinction serves as a powerful reminder that the challenge we embraced continues to resonate with and inspire so many people even today. It is truly the greatest of encouragement.”“Above all, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the fans around the world who have continued to love and support Shenmue," the director continued. "Your passion and encouragement have guided this journey every step of the way. And the story is not over yet, there is more to come! Thank you very much!”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNjIirpyUckNow, Shenmue is an amazing game, and certainly an inspiration for a lot of developers. But is it more influential than Super Mario Bros? Or Pac-Man? What about PUBG, the game that inspired everyone to create a battle royale for ten years? I am truly bewildered… but Shenmue is great!]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/bafta-awards-segas-shenmue-as-the-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time/</link> <description> <![CDATA[SEGA’s Shenmue is damn-near perfect. Initially a Virtua Fighter RPG, Yu Suziki’s adventure of Ryo Hazuki on his quest for vengeance is still an amazing game today, and one that has influenced a tonne of modern titles. In a recent poll with the British public, BAFTA (the British Academy Film Awards) sought out to discover […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153248</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:17:09 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/shenmue-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/shenmue-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Shenmue protagonist Ryo Hazuki standing in front of sad video game characters ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ shenmue-most-influential-video-game-of-all-time ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>New Sonic game coming soon is officially Steam Deck verified with pre-register rewards still available</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[There have been some great Steam Deck releases for 2025. The Last of Us Part 2 is officially verified for Valve’s handheld platform, meanwhile, the system also recently received the magnificent Split Fiction and Assassin’s Creed Shadows. As for the future, fans have a new Sonic game coming soon that is now officially Steam Deck verified, and fans of the blue hedgehog can pre-register now to get rewards.<h2 id="h-new-sonic-game-is-officially-steam-deck-verified">New Sonic game is officially Steam Deck verified</h2>As spotted by GamingOnLinux, the Sonic Rumble Steam page has been updated with the game now officially verified for Steam Deck. Below are the listed pros for the game on SD:All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configurationThis game shows Steam Deck controller iconsIn-game interface text is legible on Steam DeckThis game’s default graphics configuration performs wellFor those not in the know, Sonic Rumble is a new multiplayer game starring the blue hedgehog, and his many friends and enemies. It will be free-to-play, and it will feature up to 32-players.You will be able to play as characters such as Sonic, Eggman, Tails, Shadow, Knuckles, Amy, plus many more, and there will be a “vast array of stages with different themes and ways to play”. Such themes include “Run, where players race for the top spot, Survival, where players compete to stay in the game, Ring Battle, where players duke and dodge it out for the most rings, and lots more”. Think of this game as basically Sonic Fall Guys.It was originally intended to come out in February, but it has been delayed to Spring 2025. The iOS App store lists May 8th, but SEGA has said this is just a placeholder with the release date still yet to be confirmed. The Steam page merely lists as “coming soon”.While waiting for the game to come out, make sure to pre-register for some fabulous rewards. Over 600K players have already pre-registered, meaning the following freebies will be available at launch:5,000 ringsHappy stickerCystal Chao buddyHowever, over one million players are needed to get the following:Garnet Knuckles skin (900K pre-register)Movie Sonic skin (over one million pre-register)Image credit: SEGAIn other Steam news, fans are quickly running out of time to get free games including BioShock 2 remastered.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/sonic-the-hedgehog-new-game-steam-deck-verified-pre-register-rewards-available/</link> <description> <![CDATA[A new Sonic The Hedgehog game coming soon is now officially Steam Deck verified with pre-register rewards available. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153203</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:44:14 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Steam Deck]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T133907.222.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T133907.222.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Sonic Rumble Steam Deck ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ New Sonic game coming soon is officially Steam Deck verified with pre-register rewards still available ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Fortnite removes exclusivity from more skins</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Over the past seven and a half years, Epic Games has introduced thousands of Fortnite skins. While most of these were available to all players through the Item Shop, a significant number were exclusive to the Battle Pass. As a result, those skins will never be available in the game again. Unfortunately, this means that newer players will never be able to get their hands on iconic skins, such as Omega and The Reaper.Epic has introduced numerous variations of original skins, some of which have gained popularity. However, the Fortnite developer is shifting away from exclusivity. It started with the Battle Pass, and now PlayStation Plus skins are following suit.<h2 id="h-fortnite-x-playstation-plus-skins-are-no-longer-exclusive">Fortnite x PlayStation Plus skins are no longer exclusive</h2>This month, Epic released another PlayStation Plus skin. This skin is free to anyone who has an active PS+ subscription and can only be obtained on Sony's gaming console. However, once added to the locker, the skin is usable on every platform. These skins, as well as other PlayStation Plus cosmetics, used to be exclusive but this no longer seems to be the case.This is one part of the description of the new PlayStation pack:The content of this offer occasionally refreshes and may be available for purchase or may be given away, together or individually, in the Fortnite Item Shop or elsewhere in the future.Shinji, a new PlayStation skin, may come to the Fortnite Item Shop. Image by VideoGamerBesides Shinji, the new PlayStation skin, Epic will also bring the Virtual Servpak back bling and the Crimson Codeblade pickaxe to the Item Shop. This means that all the future Fortnite x PlayStation Plus skins will likely be non-exclusive as well. The current pack will likely be available for at least a month, and it may come to the in-game shop in the second half of 2025.[ays_poll id="3"]]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/fortnite-exclusive-skins-change/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Epic Games has decided to drop the exclusivity from even more Fortnite skins.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153113</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:27:09 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fortnite]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ aspe0308@gmail.com (Asmir Pekmic) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/fortnite-skins-3.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/fortnite-skins-3.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Fortnite skins ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ fortnite-skins ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>DBD leaker’s schedule reveals release day for FNAF as well as imminent new survivor</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Dead By Daylight has just released Chapter 35 starring Ken Kaneki from Tokyo Ghoul as a new DBD killer. This new killer has some great perks, and is now available to play on all platforms. While Ken Kaneki’s arrival is great, there is a lot more for players to anticipate over the very near future. A leaker has shared a schedule for upcoming content, and this Dead By Daylight schedule includes the release day for Five Nights At Freddy’s as well as an imminent new survivor.<h2 id="h-dead-by-daylight-schedule-reveals-release-date-for-fnaf-and-more">Dead By Daylight schedule reveals release date for FNAF and more</h2>On X, Dead By Daylight leaker, Dvveet, has shared a schedule for upcoming DBD content. This includes the Chapter 35.5 survivor, as well as Five Nights At Freddy’s.It’s important to point out that content scribed in italics is an educated guess based on BeHaviour’s track record, but below is the schedule according to Dvveet:Blood Moon event – April 7thChapter 3.5 PTB (presumed) – April 15thChapter 35.5 PTB (presumed 2) – April 22ndTechwear Collection – April 22ndBlood Moon event end – April 29thChaos Shuffle event – April 29thChaos Shuffle event end – May 6thChapter 3.5 live release – May 6thRift 23 release – May 6thAnniversary livestream – May 9thFNAF PTB – May 27thFNAF Chapter live release – June 17thImage credit: @Dvveet on XFrom the above, we can gather that the Chapter 35.5 PTB is coming out on either April 15th or the 22nd. This will be the first opportunity for fans to play as BeHaviour’s last original survivor for Year 9.As for FNAF, BeHaviour has confirmed that the PTB is coming out in May after the anniversary livestream at PAX. They have said it comes out “late” in the month, so May 27th seems a safe bet for the Five Nights At Freddy’s public test build.We don’t know anything about the survivor for Chapter 35.5 other than they are an original character. Before their arrival, make sure to buy the Hellraiser chapter if you haven’t already as it is fully leaving on April 4th.For more Dead By Daylight content, check out our ranking of the top 10 DLC expansions to buy along with a ranking of the best killer perks and best survivor perks.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/dead-by-daylight-schedule-fnaf-release-day-new-survivor/</link> <description> <![CDATA[A Dead By Daylight leaker has shared a schedule of upcoming content including the release day for FNAF as well as the new DBD survivor.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153173</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:09:05 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Dead by Daylight]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T130432.664.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T130432.664.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Dead By Daylight x FNAF ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ DBD leaker’s schedule reveals release day for FNAF as well as imminent new survivor ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals Season 2 leak brings players to the “homeland of the mutants” for its coolest theme yet</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[A fascinating leak has emerged for Marvel Rivals Season 2, suggesting a mutant-focused theme that promises to be the game’s most ambitious installment to date. With its imminent launch, the upcoming season takes cues from the legendary Krakoan Era of X-Men comics, offering players an exciting expedition to the "homeland of the mutants." The excitement is rising with the debut of Krakoa, a sentient island, alongside the dazzling Hellfire Gala, marking a significant pivot in mutant storytelling following the Fantastic Four-centric Season 1.However, the excitement has grown further after a leaked greeting message for Season 2 made its way onto social media, sparking speculation among fans. NetEase Games is diving deep into the rich tapestry of the Krakoan narrative with plans to infuse its iconic essence into Marvel Rivals. This upcoming season promises to shake up the game’s battlegrounds with a new map and roster and with exciting new content on the way. Here's what the greeting message says.<h2 id="h-marvel-rivals-season-2-greeting-message-leak-confirms-krakoa-map-and-hellfire-gala-theme">Marvel Rivals Season 2 Greeting Message leak confirms Krakoa map and Hellfire Gala theme</h2>The Season 2 greeting message for Marvel Rivals unveils an exciting new chapter steeped in mutant lore, drawing inspiration from the Krakoan Era and promising to be "legendary, a treasure trove of countless masterpieces." Lauded as a pinnacle of comic storytelling, this narrative has left a lasting impression on developers, particularly in the iconic scene from House of X and Powers of X, where Charles Xavier and Erik (Magneto) stand united on the Carousel, their eyes fixed on the sky as vibrant fireworks explode above them.Season 2 Welcome Message confirms Krakoa and X-Men arrival. Image by VideoGamer.This pivotal moment solidified their determination to integrate "Krakoa and its limitless potential into Marvel Rivals," heralding "the dawn of Season 2." The Hellfire Gala is in full swing as Emma Frost's telepathic projections work their magic, reshaping Mars into the vibrant Arakko, the sister island of Krakoa. This has led to the creation of new heroes, expansive maps, and a completely revamped lineup of costumes.Furthermore, an invasion led by a beloved supervillain brings a nostalgic echo of Krakoa's downfall at the hands of a mechanical threat, infusing the narrative with a bittersweet twist. Krakoa, the iconic homeland of Mutants, swings its gates wide open during the Hellfire Gala, beckoning players to step inside and experience the excitement, thus confirming it as the first map in the next season.The message culminates in a powerful moment, echoing Magneto’s iconic line, "Just look at what we have made," set against the backdrop of a dazzling fireworks display at 11:45 PM, seamlessly merging comic book heritage with the fresh twists of Marvel Rivals.The developers are set to honor Krakoa’s legacy with promises of optimization and fresh content, all while evolving Marvel Rivals into something new and exciting. Season 2 is shaping up to be a heartfelt tribute to X-Men fans, beckoning players to dive into a vibrant island and partake in the Gala’s celebrations. With the mutant flame blazing fiercely, this season is poised to usher in an exciting new era for the game.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-season-2-leak-brings-players-to-the-homeland-of-the-mutants-for-its-coolest-theme-yet/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals Season 2 welcome message has been leaked and it confirms the upcoming Krakoa map with a beloved theme.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153159</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:08:39 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-xmen-krakoa.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/rivals-xmen-krakoa.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ X-Men at Krakoa in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ X-Men at Krakoa in Marvel Rivals ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>PS5 players encouraged to check spam for free PS Plus giveaway</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[PS Plus has a fantastic April 2025 for fans. The Essential games include the excellent RoboCop Rogue City, and there is also Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the beloved Digimon. Soon Extra will also get a day-one GOTY contender early, along with another day-one release shortly after. While all of this is exciting, PS5 players are also encouraged to check their spam for free PS Plus.<h2 id="h-sony-is-finally-giving-ps5-players-free-ps-plus">Sony is finally giving PS5 players free PS Plus</h2>A lot of PlayStation players are reporting that they are now receiving emails from Sony confirming five free days of PS Plus. The email reads as follows:“We appreciate your patience during the recent PlayStation™Network outage. As a token of our appreciation, we’ve automatically extended your PlayStation®Plus membership by five days, no action is needed on your part”.You should find an email confirming the five free days. This will be sent to the email address associated with your PSN account, and, if you can’t find it, make sure to check your spam/junk.A lot of players received the five free days earlier in March, so Sony appear to be rolling out the compensation in batches. So, if you are still yet to receive five free days at all, you might just have to wait a little bit longer.As for what to do with your five free days, we would definitely recommend playing RoboCop as it’s simply fantastic. We’d also recommend buying this great game for just £3.99 so you can get its upcoming Unreal Engine 5 remake completely free.While the PS Plus news is great, don’t forget that The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is receiving a free download on PS5 full of new content.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/ps5-players-check-spam-free-ps-plus-giveaway/</link> <description> <![CDATA[PS5 players are encouraged to check spam to see if they are part of Sony's free PS Plus giveaway being sent out right now. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153143</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:14:43 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[PS Plus]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T121145.859.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T121145.859.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ PS Plus ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ PS5 players encouraged to check spam for free PS Plus giveaway ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>InZoi director promises the game won’t be “another ‘Early Access’ game” as devs want to build the game together with fans</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Krafton’s new The Sims competitor InZoi has launched to massive player counts with modders already competing to make the best mods for the game. With the game launching with some minor issues, the dev team is already planning massive updates for the game’s future.In a lengthy thank you letter to fans, InZoi game director Kjun explained the team’s plans for the future of the game. Alongside expressing the team’s “heartfelt gratitude for your overwhelming love”, the developer apologised for the title’s “many shortcomings” during its early access launch.<h2 id="h-inzoi-won-t-be-just-another-early-access-game">InZoi won’t be just another early access game</h2>In the statement to fans, Kjun explained that the team feels “as anxious as a parent watching their child’s first kindergarten performance” as streamers and content creators show off the game. The director explained that while the game “might feel unstable and incomplete at times”, the studio is working rapidly to improve the game,“The inZOI team always keeps an eye on the messages you send, and we are committed to working even harder to reciprocate your kindness,” the InZoi game director said. “Although we may be lacking right now, we are determined to prove that this is not just another “Early Access” game that just take advantage of it. We truly wish to communicate with you, build this game together, and remain dedicated to that promise.”"With your encouragement, I promise to keep expanding inZOI."GAME DIRECTOR KJUNKjun explained that InZoi initially began as a “small, personal endevour” to create their own version of The Sims. While the developer has said in the past that the game can’t hold a candle to EA’s The Sims 4 yet, the studio hopes it can one day be on par with the game’s slew of content and options.After a short break, the InZoi team will be working to evolve the game “week by week” with a host of gameplay improvements. While no specific features have been confirmed at the time of writing, the team is workign hard to evolve it for the future.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQhBhpuWpU“With your encouragement, I promise to keep expanding inZOI. At the moment, our team is a bit worn out from launch preparations, so we will be taking a short break to recharge,” Kjun explained. “Once we are back with renewed energy, we plan to establish a dedicated channel on Discord, where we can actively discuss and reflect on your feedback together. Our goal is to grow and evolve inZOI day by day and week by week, ensuring it becomes the best possible experience for everyone.For more coverage on Krafton's life simulator game, read about how to move house in the new game or figure out what the city karma level is all about.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/inzoi-director-promises-the-game-wont-be-another-early-access-game-as-devs-want-to-build-the-game-together-with-fans/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Krafton’s new The Sims competitor InZoi has launched to massive player counts with modders already competing to make the best mods for the game. With the game launching with some minor issues, the dev team is already planning massive updates for the game’s future. In a lengthy thank you letter to fans, InZoi game director […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153136</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:10:53 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/inzoi-not-another-early-access-game.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/inzoi-not-another-early-access-game.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ InZoi character standing in a beautiful park ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ inzoi-not-another-early-access-game ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>The Last of Us Part 2 PS5 free download available today with lots of new content</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[The Last of Us Part 2 is one of Sony’s biggest exclusives. It is releasing on Steam, meaning even more people will get to play the divisive sequel before the HBO second season arrives in a couple of weeks. While TLOU2 arriving on Steam is great news, just as good is The Last of Us Part 2 fans on PS5 getting a free download full of new content.<h2 id="h-the-last-of-us-part-2-free-ps5-download-available-today">The Last of Us Part 2 free PS5 download available today</h2>Owners of The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on PS5 will have a free download available today. No specific launch time is shared, but it could become available in conjunction with the Steam release time.As for what the free download includes, it’s more content for the fun No Return survival roguelike mode. Naughty Dog are adding two new playable characters in Marlene and Bill from TLOU1.Both these characters will have unique playstyles with the PlayStation Blog post labelling Bill a “smuggler” with a “custom pump shotgun,” meanwhile, Marlene, is a “Risk Taker” with a “Custom Assault Rifle”.In addition to Marlene and Bill, No Return is also getting four new maps. These include the following:Overlook:Set high above the city of Seattle and features plenty of verticality, is the memorable site of a Seraphites encounter in the campaign.School:The abandoned elementary school in which Ellie and Dina face off against the W.L.F. Streets is set in the overgrown Seattle neighborhood of HillcrestNest:Familiar to players who have played as Abby through an Infected-infested building. As if the No Return new content wasn’t enough, the free download will also include “accompanying new Trophies and additional bug fixes,” and there is also Jordan’s jacket skin to purchase via in-game points. This jacket is Jordan’s from Naughty Dog’s newest game in-development, Intergalatic.For more The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered, we have a guide to the No Return mode characters and how to unlock.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/the-last-of-us-part-2-ps5-free-download-new-content/</link> <description> <![CDATA[A new free download for The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is available on PS5 today, introducing lots of new content. ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153125</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:48:37 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[The Last of Us]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T114418.468.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T114418.468.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ The Last of Us 2 ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ The Last of Us Part 2 PS5 free download available today with lots of new content ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Baldur’s Gate 3 on Nintendo Switch 2 is more than possible, claims ex-Nintendo marketing lead</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Near-full details of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been officially revealed following a brand-new direct. While Nintendo has yet to reveal the exact technical specs of the console’s RAM and SoC setup, a host of new games, specs, prices and more have been revealed for the new machine. The company has also revealed why a host of Switch 1 games won’t run on Switch 2.With games like Cyberpunk 2077 coming to the console on launch day, Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive technical leap over the 2017 handheld (which was already running 2013-era hardware). In a recent podcast, just before the Direct, former Nintendo marketing leads Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang explained that the new handheld should be capable of running games such as Baldur’s Gate 3.<h2 id="h-baldur-s-gate-3-is-possible-on-nintendo-switch-2">Baldur’s Gate 3 is possible on Nintendo Switch 2</h2>While Larian Studios has not revealed any official plans to bring its amazing RPG to Nintendo’s new handheld, Ellis and Yang claim the new console should be more than powerful enough to play the amazing game. The two ex-marketing leads explain that the console is more than capable of playing anything that can on a Steam Deck, using BG3 as an example.“A lot of these big studios got a lot of experience and positive feedback through putting their game on the Steam Deck and translating it to a piece of hardware that's maybe not as powerful as the high-end PC,” Ellis explained. “They saw, 'no wait, there's a lot of people that want to play a version that's maybe a little bit dialed down because they want that extra form factor.”"I'm talking about Baldur's Gate 3. I'm talking about Elden Ring. I'm talking about Cyberpunk. The list goes on ... we don't yet know the complete under-the-hood power of the Switch 2, but it's not crazy to say, 'well, if it can run on a Steam Deck it probably can run on a Switch 2, right?'"https://youtu.be/x79KVNhQTggLarian Studios also has a history of creating miracle ports of its intensive RPGs. For example, the intensive-for-its-time Divinity Original Sin 2 received an amazing port to iOS and the original Nintendo Switch. With key optimisations made to the studio’s in-house engine over the past year, a Switch 2 port of BG3 should be more than possible.Judging from the quality of gameplay footage we’ve seen in the recent Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, the new Nintendo handheld should also provide a substantially better experience in Baldur’s Gate 3 than a device like the Steam Deck. As someone who has played both Hogwarts Legacy and Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam Deck, the footage we’ve seen on them running on Switch 2 is considerably higher quality than Valve’s trusty machine.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERSpbP0z984Personally, I didn’t have a great experience playing Baldur’s Gate 3 on the Steam Deck, although it’s a fine way to play if its the only option you have. However, if a Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game does release, I will be all over that in a heartbeat… considering I’m able to actually get my hands on one.While Larian is officially leaving Baldur’s Gate 3 behind to create its next RPG, it wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility for the studio to give the game one last hurrah on the new Nintendo handheld. Please, Larian, please.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/baldurs-gate-3-on-nintendo-switch-2-is-more-than-possible-claims-ex-nintendo-marketing-lead/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Near-full details of the Nintendo Switch 2 have been officially revealed following a brand-new direct. While Nintendo has yet to reveal the exact technical specs of the console’s RAM and SoC setup, a host of new games, specs, prices and more have been revealed for the new machine. The company has also revealed why a […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153100</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:08:40 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/baldurs-gate-3-nintendo-switch-2.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/baldurs-gate-3-nintendo-switch-2.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Nintendo Switch 2 playing Baldur's Gate 3 ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ baldurs-gate-3-nintendo-switch-2 ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Marvel Rivals is giving away this free exclusive cosmetic item for comic book fans</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals continues to shower players with free cosmetics, solidifying its image as a generous free-to-play title. Since its release, the game has captivated millions of players with its dramatic 6v6 combat featuring classic Marvel heroes and villains.To honor the community's enthusiasm, the creators have released a bunch of free rewards in the past, ranging from the Iron Man Armor Model 42 skin (unlocked via a launch code in December) to exclusive Twitch Drops and platform-specific rewards like the Scarlet Spider skin for PlayStation users.Marvel Rivals is now upping the ante with a new cosmetic based on its expanding universe. Fans can soon get a unique new item by redeeming a special code found in the new Marvel Rivals Comic.<h2 id="h-marvel-rivals-players-can-get-free-jeff-spray-from-exclusive-new-comic">Marvel Rivals players can get free Jeff spray from exclusive new comic</h2>Marvel Comics has announced its first ever exclusive comic book named Marvel Rivals #1, which will bring a new story with existing heroes in the game. However, comic book fans who grab the comic which is now available in comic shops, will get a code to claim a bonus Unlimited Appetite Jeff the Land Shark in-game spray.Fans can claim a free spray upon purchasing the new comic. Image by VideoGamer.The spray features Jeff's signature open mouth with the Marvel Unlimited logo popping out of it. The code will be included inside the comic book so that players can redeem it in-game. Here's how to do that:Start Marvel Rivals on your preferred platform (PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox Series X/S).From the game’s home screen, ensure you’re on the main menu before proceeding.Open Settings:On PC, press the “Esc” key or click the gear icon in the top-right corner.On console, press the options/start button on your controller or select the gear icon.In the settings menu, scroll through the options and choose “Bundle Code.” This will open a text entry screen.Type or paste the code into the provided text box. Codes are not case-sensitive, so you can enter them in any format (e.g., all caps or lowercase) as long as the characters are correct.Click the “Use” button (or confirm on console) to submit the code. If successful, you’ll see a confirmation message and a preview of your reward.Your reward (e.g., a skin or cosmetic) will be added to your inventory automatically. For sprays, you can equip them via the “Heroes” menu by selecting the character and navigating to “Cosmetics.”Furthermore, there will be more issues of the comic books that will bring many more rewards for players, including some skins that fans will be able to redeem in Marvel Rivals.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/marvel-rivals-is-giving-away-this-free-exclusive-cosmetic-item-for-comic-book-fans/</link> <description> <![CDATA[Marvel Rivals is granting comic book fans a free cosmetic item in the gamer for a limited time. Here's how you can get it.]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153083</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:51:08 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Marvel Rivals]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ filmyforhire@gmail.com (Rishabh Sabarwal) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Marvel-Rivals-Jeff-the-Land-Shark-free-skin-.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Marvel-Rivals-Jeff-the-Land-Shark-free-skin-.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Jeff the Land Shark free skin ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Marvel Rivals Jeff the Land Shark free skin ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Helldivers 2 QA lead clarifies popular weapon is not “broken” despite player complaints</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[Since Helldivers 2 update 01.002.201, there has been a lot of player complaints about the performance of the Eruptor. Some have feared the weapon is nerfed and most believed it is bugged, but, whatever the case, fans seem to agree that Arrowhead has ruined the weapon again. While the unanimous belief is that the Eruptor is bugged, a QA lead for Helldivers 2 has clarified that the weapon is actually not “broken” despite player complaints.<h2 id="h-helldivers-2-qa-lead-says-eruptor-is-not-broken">Helldivers 2 QA lead says Eruptor is not “broken”</h2>Since update 01.002.201, there has been complaints about the Eruptor following the intended change listed below:Fixed an issue where shrapnel from surface-hits was forced in a roughly south-west direction. Shrapnel should now properly fly out in a 180-ish arc in the direction of the surface hitRecently, on the Helldivers subreddit, OP p_visual shared an email response from Arrowhead’s Support Team saying the Eruptor issues are “something we’ve already investigated and fixed, just waiting to be pushed out in an upcoming patch”.However, according to community manager, Baskinator, the “support agent made a mistake” as it “is not a bug, and the weapon is functioning as intended”. Per QA lead JoJo, Arrowhead made changes in patch 01.002.201 due to “The Eruptor overperforming because of a glitch that caused its shrapnel to go in one direction”.The QA lead said, “It now has a normal shrapnel spread. It does not bounce back and kill the player. So, it's not ‘broken’, but it has been communicated to the balance people that folks liked the consistent damage”.Image credit: Helldivers DiscordIn a clarification about the shrapnel not bouncing back and killing the player, JoJo explained, “I mispoke a little. The shrapnel can hit you, but only at close ranges and it's an explosive weapon so that is par for the course. What I meant was there's nothing broken about the shrapnel spread”.Image credit: Helldivers DiscordSo, from the above messages, it appears as though the Eruptor is working as Arrowhead intends despite complaints from the community. Responding to JoJo’s comments on Reddit, a lot of players are vexed as they swear the weapon “doesn't now deal with medium enemies consistently and kills the player and team mates more consistently,” and there is also a lot of confusion about why the weapon was considered as “overpowered” in the first place.Since it’s “been communicated to the balance people that folks liked the consistent damage,” hopefully this is something that gets rectified in an upcoming patch. We already know the next hotfix should resolve issues with the Autocannon, but hopefully the Eruptor will be improved again, too.For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to the best warbonds ranked, along with the best stratagems and best throwables. We have also a guide to the best weapons, and, if you’re coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch of tips and tricks to help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/helldivers-2-devs-confirm-fan-favorite-weapon-not-nerfed-just-bugged/</link> <description> <![CDATA[After an incorrect email from Arrowhead Support, a Helldivers 2 QA lead has confirmed that a popular weapon is not "broken". ]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153088</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:42:35 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Helldivers 2]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ callumsmith931@hotmail.co.uk (Callum Smith) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T103736.264.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Untitled-design-2025-04-03T103736.264.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 Eruptor ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Helldivers 2 devs confirm fan-favorite weapon isn’t nerfed, just bugged ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility is far from perfect as Nintendo relies on new methods to play old games </title> <dc:content><![CDATA[As with any Nintendo console, Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility is a key focus for the new handheld. Following the huge announcement of the console’s specs, price and more, as well as the system’s new Game Key cards, Nintendo has revealed how the new hardware plays old games. Nintendo has revealed that some original Switch games won’t work via Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility, and it seems actual compatibility might be mixed. The company has published a list of incompatible titles as well as a list of games that suffer from compatibility issues. <h2 id="h-nintendo-switch-2-backward-compatibility-explained">Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility explained </h2>Following the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, an online Q&A revealed that the new system’s backward compatibility doesn’t work like prior Nintendo consoles. While the 3DS included DS hardware to play old games and the Wii U included Wii hardware, the new console doesn’t include any hardware from the original Switch. With this in mind, backward compatibility uses a mixture of both software and hardware emulation to translate Switch 1 data into Switch 2. While this should result in a high level of compatibility, some titles will not work or will experience issues on the new device. “Switch 2 doesn't contain any Switch hardware”Console producer Kouichi Kawamoto“When we first started Switch 2 development, the focus was on enhancing its performance as hardware, namely, expanding its capacity," explained the console’s director Takuhiro Dohta. "So, compatibility was a lower priority. For example, Nintendo DS games were playable on Nintendo 3DS, and Wii games were playable on Wii U, but it was difficult to achieve the same level of compatibility with Switch 2, because the hardware design approach was different from those systems."Console producer Kouichi Kawamoto explained that the “Switch 2 doesn't contain any Switch hardware”. Therefore, the system makes use of “something that’s somewhere in between a software emulator and hardware compatibility” to run older games. Nintendo has explained that the list of incompatible Switch games on the new console is likely to change. Either via in-game updates, system updates to improve compatibility, or paid upgrades for the new machine, some titles might be playable again on the new machine. https://youtu.be/9flte56erE8?si=lSixZqXgK2dP9LWQThis isn’t the first time we’ve seen this for a new generation of console. In fact, the PlayStation 5 still can’t play all PS4 games via backward compatibility, although nearly every game now runs without issue on the newer machine. With some great games now trapped on Switch 1 — such as Alan Wake, South Park: The Fractured But Hole and Wolfenstein II — we hope that Nintendo can work fast to bring every game to the new machine. Of course, there’s no promises that will be the case.  ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-backward-compatibility-incompatible-games/</link> <description> <![CDATA[As with any Nintendo console, Nintendo Switch 2 backward compatibility is a key focus for the new handheld. Following the huge announcement of the console’s specs, price and more, as well as the system’s new Game Key cards, Nintendo has revealed how the new hardware plays old games. Nintendo has revealed that some original Switch […]]]> </description> <guid>https://www.videogamer.com/?p=1153056</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 10:13:18 +0100</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch 2]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Switch 2]]></category> <author> <![CDATA[ lewisicxm@gmail.com (Lewis White) ]]> </author> <enclosure url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Nintendo-switch-backward-compatibility.jpg?hl=false" type="image/jpeg" length="0"/> <media:content type="image/jpeg" url="https://www.videogamer.com/wp-content/uploads/Nintendo-switch-backward-compatibility.jpg?hl=false"> <media:text> <![CDATA[ ]]> </media:text> <media:title type="plain"> <![CDATA[ Nintendo-switch-backward-compatibility ]]> </media:title> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards are physical carts that have no game data on them at all</title> <dc:content><![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed a host of awesome new specs, features, games and more for the upcoming handheld. Alongside unique additions like Joy-Con mouse support and an awesome new GameChat feature, Nintendo’s more sinister additions were keenly avoided. Following the Direct, a new form of Nintendo Switch 2 cartridge was revealed: the Game-Key Card. While the original Switch saw some physical releases launch without a cartridge in the box, they will now launch with almost-blank game cards that require the internet to use. <h2 id="h-nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards-are-sneaky-drm-tools">Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Cards are sneaky DRM tools </h2>Revealed on the Nintendo Support page for the Switch 2, the new “Nintendo Switch 2 Game-Key Card overview” details the most annoying feature of the unreleased console yet. “Game-key cards are different from regular game cards, because they don’t contain the full game data,” the description reads. “Instead, the game-key card is your "key" to downloading the full game to your system via the internet.”Every Switch 2 game that releases in “Game-key card” form will have a small notice at the bottom of the case. This notice reads “full game download via internet required”. Essentially, every Nintendo Switch 2 Game-key Card is a license instead of an actual game. Developers that don’t want to shell out for the price of a game cartridge that has enough storage can instead keep their costs down by making users download the game themselves. Similar to the original Xbox One plan for physical games, the license can seemingly be transferred between users, although that’s not confirmed. Current Switch games that release without a cartridge typically come with a game key that is instantly tied to a user account. With this in mind, the Game Key Card system isn’t a terrible compromise, but it’s still a terrible choice for longevity. It’s a double-edged sword as, for the life cycle of the console, you do get something that sounds like it can be resold and transferred. However, as soon as Nintendo turns off the console’s servers in the future, players won’t be able to download their games. ]]></dc:content> <link>https://www.videogamer.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-game-key-cards-are-physical-carts-that-have-no-game-data-on-them-at-all/</link> <description> <![CDATA[The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct revealed a host of awesome new specs, features, games and more for the upcoming handheld. Alongside unique additions like Joy-Con mouse support and an awesome new GameChat feature, Nintendo’s more sinister additions were keenly avoided. 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