Casual Gaming News (2024)

23/02/2024

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Feb 23rd to Feb 27th 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

16/02/2024

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Feb 16th to Feb 20th 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

09/02/2024

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Feb 9th to Feb 13th 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

26/01/2024

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Jan 26th to Jan 30th 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

19/01/2024

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Jan 19th to Jan 23rd 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

30/12/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Dec 30th to Jan 3rd 2024

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

22/12/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Dec 22nd to Dec 26th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

15/12/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Dec 15th to Dec 19th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

08/12/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Dec 8th to Dec 12th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

01/12/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Dec 1st to Dec 5th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

25/11/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Nov 25th to Nov 29th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

18/11/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Nov 18th to Nov 22nd 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

10/11/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Nov 10th to Nov 14th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

03/11/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Nov 3rd to Nov 7th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

21/10/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Oct 21st to Oct 25th 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

07/10/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Oct 07 to Oct 11 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

29/09/2023

Destiny 2 Players! Get those limited-time exotic items now!
Find Xur from: Sep 29th to Oct 3rd 2023

Meet Xur, the mysterious vendor in Destiny 2 who appears on weekends with a selection of exotic weapons and armor for players to purchase. Xur's inventory changes each week, offering a variety of powerful and rare items that are not available elsewhere in the game. Follow Xur's movements and track h...

25/09/2023

TL;DR: Apex Legends players are disappointed that the train in the World's Edge After Dark map is not moving during the Harbingers Collection Event. They believe the map is not the same without the dynamic element of the train battles. Some players wonder if there is a technical issue or if it was a poor design choice. There is hope that the train might start moving again before the event ends on October 3rd.

It was a popular feature.

24/09/2023

From Uncrowned Gaming:
TL:DR
EVE Vanguard is a new module within the EVE Online universe that allows players to explore and engage in ground combat. Built in Unreal Engine 5, players take on the role of Infomorphs and utilize cloning technology to control specialized war clones called Vanguards. The gameplay involves high-stakes extraction missions and collaboration with other players. Vanguard is closely integrated with EVE Online, with plans to further connect the two in the future. The First Strike playtest is set to begin in December, offering a single map for players to explore. CCP Games aims to redefine the possibilities within the EVE universe by providing a more immersive and interconnected experience for fans of FPS and space exploration genres.

Discover the expansive possibilities with EVE Vanguard, CCP Games’ innovative module for EVE Online. This Unreal Engine 5 powered FPS experience offers players a chance to explore and combat on the planets within the vast EVE universe. Initial playtests scheduled for December hint at a seamless in...

21/09/2023

From Uncrowned Gaming:
TL;DR: Activision has released the cinematic trailer for the Zombies mode in Modern Warfare III. The trailer showcases an open-world, team-based gameplay experience with extraction-shooter dynamics. The storyline incorporates characters from both Black Ops and Modern Warfare, featuring the iconic antagonist Victor Zakhaev. The outbreak is caused by shattered vials, transforming humans into Zombies. The gameplay, influenced by Cold War's Outbreak mode, introduces a shared environment where multiple squads can collaborate or combat each other while facing the undead. The mode will include missions, objectives, and extraction challenges, offering a new Player vs Player vs Environment experience. Modern Warfare III and its groundbreaking COD Zombies mode will be released on November 10th.

Discover the thrilling world of "Modern Warfare III" with the debut of its Zombies mode. The latest cinematic trailer from Activision dives into the mysterious origins of the undead, merging Black Ops and Modern Warfare storylines. Dive into an unparalleled Zombies experience on November 10th.

21/09/2023

From Uncrowned Gaming:
In just one month, Starfield has gained 10 million players, becoming Bethesda's most successful release, surpassing iconic titles like Fallout and Skyrim. Although it has faced criticism for its in-game menu system, the game has received mostly positive reviews. The future looks bright for Starfield, with plans for DLC and a promise to keep players engaged with more content and adventures.

Bethesda's "Starfield" rockets to success, registering 10 million players since its launch and surpassing all previous titles from the developer. With its growing acclaim and future content in the pipeline, the game solidifies its stellar position in the gaming universe.

21/09/2023

Destiny 2 experienced severe instability and server issues after a weekly reset, leading to players being unable to play or getting kicked out of activities. Bungie has confirmed that these issues were not related to a recent weapon bug but were the result of DDoS attacks from outside sources. Bungie rarely comments on such attacks, but decided to do so this time to clarify it was not due to the ongoing bug fix. Finding and taking action against the DDoSer may be challenging, but Bungie has a history of pursuing legal action against those who impact the game or its community. The game is currently functioning better, but it is uncertain if the attacks have completely stopped.

Destiny 2 was barely playable at all yesterday after weekly reset, thanks to a number of error codes being spat at players during login or travel.

21/09/2023

Criterion Games, known for Need for Speed, is now working on the Battlefield series. They will be joining EA Entertainment and collaborating with Ripple Effect, Ridgeline, and DICE on future Battlefield projects. However, this does not mean that Criterion has abandoned Need for Speed. Franchise boss Vince Zampella assures fans that work is still being done on the racing series. The details of what comes next for both franchises have yet to be revealed, so stay tuned for updates.

Most of the team is working with Ripple Effect, Ridgeline and DICE, but the core team is still working on

20/09/2023

TL;DR: You can now apply for a refund as part of the $245 million settlement between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite. The FTC alleged that players were tricked into buying in-game goods by design tactics. To be eligible, you must have been charged for unwanted items between January 2017 and September 2022, had unauthorized charges made by your child between January 2017 and November 2018, or had your account locked after disputing wrongful charges. The refund form must be completed by January 17th, 2024, and refunds will vary based on the number of claims. Visit www.ftc.gov/Fortnite for more information and to apply.

You have until January 17th to apply.

19/09/2023

TL;DR: The leaked documents from the FTC v. Microsoft case reveal that Microsoft has plans for a future "cloud hybrid gaming" platform that combines the power of the cloud with physical hardware. The company envisions a handheld device and its xCloud platform working together to deliver immersive gaming experiences. Microsoft is considering partnerships with AMD and potentially Arm for hardware components and machine learning AI coprocessors. Development is projected to begin in 2024, with the first hybrid cloud games being produced from 2024 through 2026. Microsoft's top leadership, including CEO Satya Nadella, is involved in the discussions and aims to unify the company's systems talent around a single vision. Microsoft's focus on cloud-first gaming is evident with the hiring of Kim Swift, former Google Stadia design director, to build a team focused on cloud-native games. Sony is also investing in cloud gaming technology with the hiring of Jade Raymond from Stadia.

“Full convergence”

18/09/2023

From Uncrowned Gaming:
TL;DR: Titanfall 2, once overshadowed by Apex Legends, has made a comeback with a recent update that fixed connectivity issues and introduced a new game mode. This resurgence has sparked rumors of a possible Titanfall 3, giving fans renewed hope for a sequel. While the connection between the update and a potential sequel is speculative, the game's unexpected revival has shown that anything is possible.

Respawn Entertainment breathes new life into Titanfall 2 with a game-changing update that fixes connectivity issues and introduces a new game mode. The patch has rejuvenated the game's player base on Steam and fueled ongoing fan speculation about a potential sequel.

18/09/2023

TL;DR: Unity has apologized for the confusion caused by its announced runtime fee policy and has promised to make changes. The policy, set to go into effect on January 1, 2024, would charge $0.20 per install for games with more than 200,000 installs. Unity tried to clarify the policy, but faced backlash from the development community, with some studios stating they won't use Unity anymore. Unity offices in San Francisco and Austin had to close due to a credible death threat. Unity will provide an update on the policy changes in a few days.

Unity has apologized for the "confusion and angst the runtime fee policy" it announced last week has caused and has revealed it will be "making changes" to it.

17/09/2023

TL;DR: In Destiny 2, players discovered a bug that allowed them to equip unintended perks on legendary weapons, creating overpowered guns. Bungie initially allowed players to have fun with the glitch but will soon disable the ability to equip these crafted weapons while they work on a fix. The first fix will be deployed within the next 24 hours, with a second fix to address the bug itself. Bungie prioritizes the health of the game but acknowledged the unintentional mayhem caused by the bug. This is the second major bug in Destiny 2's Season of the Witch, with the first affecting the Iron Banner weekend. It is advised to take advantage of the bugged weapons now before they are fixed.

The curtain call approaches on this horror show.

17/09/2023

From Uncrowned Gaming:
Unity Technologies, a prominent game development tools provider, has faced backlash from the indie game community over changes to its pricing model. This has prompted an open letter from 19 European-based game development companies, urging Unity to reconsider its decision to charge developers per-install. The developers have pledged to halt monetization activities using IronSource and Unity Ads until the changes are reversed. The controversy has escalated to safety concerns, with Unity canceling a town hall meeting due to alleged death threats against the company and its CEO. While Unity has provided some clarifications and retractions, there are still unresolved issues and ongoing controversy. Developers are urging Unity to completely retract the new pricing model to prevent an exodus to other game development platforms. Unity faces the difficult task of regaining the trust of its core user base.

Unity's new pricing model, which charges developers on a per-install basis, faces severe backlash from indie game developers. Citing threats to thin profit margins, a collective of developers has suspended using Unity Ads and IronSource. Unity's town hall meeting was also canceled due to credible th...

16/09/2023

TL;DR: Destiny 2 has a bug that allows players to create guns with overpowered perks, making PvP and PvE activities too easy. Players are using shotgun frames on auto rifles and gr***de launcher frames on other weapons to wreak havoc. Bungie is working on a fix but has not yet disabled the Trials of Osiris PvP mode. The developer will not ban players who use this exploit but warns against external scripting and network manipulation tools.

This is one of the biggest bugs in Destiny history.

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