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We knew a lot of changes were coming with the Season of the Chosen in Destiny 2 , but Bungie's patch notes to go with its most recent update are pretty extensive. Bungie provided more detail about how its adjusting weapons, however, which will likely have some effect on the overall metagame and which guns players choose to take into activities like raids and the Crucible. Bungie posted the full patch notes for Destiny 2's Update 3.1.0 on its website , detailing a host of bug fixes coming with the launch of the Season of the Chosen. The rundown also includes many changes the developer had already outlined--like the return of higher-level rewards to the Moon and Dreaming City . Bungie also posted a list of known issues for the season so players know what they're getting into. As it was gearing up for the new season, Bungie said it would be adjusting how some guns handle to make them more viable. Feedback has suggested that SMGs, for example, don't get a lot of use because … [Read more...] about Destiny 2: Season Of The Chosen Patch Notes (3.1.0)

Disney has signed Black Panther director Ryan Coogler on a five-year exclusivity deal, one that includes a Wakanda series – with the possibility of more shows to come. On the face of it, the deal is a welcome move and one that brings one of Marvel and Hollywood's most celebrated creatives in-house. Dig a little deeper, however, and it suddenly becomes clear that this is the final piece of a puzzle Marvel Studios has been busily constructing for years, rubber stamping Marvel as a welcome haven for storytellers who want to build their own worlds within the MCU with a degree of autonomy. In fact, the Coogler deal is arguably the most significant move the franchise has made since Tony Stark cobbled together a suit of iron in an Afghan cave all those years ago. Yes, it's that important. The long road to Wakanda Only a few years ago, it could have been argued that Marvel saw its directors as disposable; simply cogs in a machine that makes the MCU go brrr. The directors of Thor … [Read more...] about Ryan Coogler’s Marvel deal reveals where the studio sees its future

In a year or so, I'm sure some critics will reappraise Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting its strengths without years of pent-up hype coloring their perspective—it'll get the Mass Effect Andromeda treatment, in other words. But I doubt that Cyberpunk 2077 will ever be looked at as a landmark open world RPG in the way The Witcher 3 is. It's just a decent sci-fi RPG that had a buggy launch. That's alright—an ambitious open world game didn't need to be a masterpiece to succeed in certain respects—but the muted response is remarkable when compared to the level of excitement that followed Cyberpunk 2077 from announcement to release. Many expected it to be groundbreaking, but just two months later we're more interested in talking about an Early Access Viking survival game . Meanwhile, one of the games that was supposed to be a huge deal in 2020, Halo Infinite , didn't even make it to release. It was jeered so thoroughly after its big gameplay reveal that it was delayed a year . For … [Read more...] about After Cyberpunk 2077, it’s harder than ever to guess which of these big games will meet expectations

You've not lived as an Xbox racing fan until you try the best Xbox One steering wheels. They reinvent what it feels like to drive on a digital track via pedals, more realistic feedback, and lifelike resistance as you tear around corners. In short, they're some of the most essential Xbox One accessories you can get your hands on. However, that comes at a very literal cost - Xbox One steering wheels can be expensive, even if you're wise and go for the cheaper bundles with pedals included. There's a lot of fancy tech under the hood, after all (up to and including 'force feedback', which provides a more immersive experience). No matter what you choose, you'll never want to use standard controllers for racing again! Best Xbox One steering wheels Best overall Logitech G923 steering wheel & pedals Everything you need for racing If you want a high-quality and reliable Xbox One steering wheel, Logitech is a good place to start. They've been creating racing game … [Read more...] about Best Xbox One steering wheels

In celebration of Black History Month this year, we've been getting in touch with some of the brilliant minds from behind the scenes at Intel. Marcus Kennedy and Steven Callender both take active roles in initiatives that seek to bolster diversity and inclusion across the board, and have kindly provided some insights about their inspirations, passions and aspirations. So, whether you're an aspiring technologist, or simply interested to see how Intel's working with its employees to raise the standard, we bring you two success stories from the voices of Intel employees, who are here to talk you through their journeys within the world of technology. Fair warning, I was already tearing up after the first answers. Marcus Kennedy General Manager of Intel's Gaming Division & Co-chair of Intel's Black Leadership Council After graduating with an Industrial Engineering degree from Florida State University and a handful of internships, I went to work for Kraft Foods in … [Read more...] about Leading Black voices of Intel offer advice for future technologists