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)
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HBO Boss Won’t Greenlight A Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Just For The Sake Of It
HBO programming boss Casey Bloys has provided an update on the Game of Thrones spin-off House of Dragons, while he also spoke about the network's grander plan regarding its approach to spin-offs. During a Television Critics Association appearance, Bloys started off by confirming House of the Dragon-- which recently added four more cast members --will start filming in April overseas. There is still no release date for the show, however. House of the Dragon may be joined by other Game of Thrones spin-offs later on, Bloys said, following on from reports that the network is considering a show based on the Tales of Dunk and Egg and other ideas like an animated Game of Thrones show. Bloys shared his high-level thoughts on why HBO is pursuing so many different spin-off ideas, and he also confirmed the report about the animated show. However, he acknowledged it's only in the "really, really embryonic" stage, according to Collider . "We are talking about other areas that make … [Read more...] about HBO Boss Won’t Greenlight A Game Of Thrones Spin-Off Just For The Sake Of It
Destiny 2 Servers Down For Maintenance This Week Ahead Of Season Of The Chosen Update
Three months after the launch of the Beyond Light expansion, Destiny 2 is preparing itself for the next chapter in its current year-long story arc. Season of the Chosen maintenance will begin at 8 AM PT / 11AM ET today and is expected to conclude at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Update 3.1.0 will be available across all platforms and regions from 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET.Fixes that you can expect after maintenance concludes include the Warsat Public Event in the Cosmodrome's Mothyards now counting toward bounties, the Merciless fusion rifle will once again increase its charge rate on non-lethal hits, and the lift tube in the Warden of Nothing strike will now open for every player.Altar of Sorrows bosses will now rotate each day, Crucible Valor and Gambit Infamy New Light quests can be completed after you reset your ranks, and a number of weapons such as Thunderlord will once again render their scope and/or reticle when in use. Bungie is also aware of other issues in the game, such as the Lightseeker … [Read more...] about Destiny 2 Servers Down For Maintenance This Week Ahead Of Season Of The Chosen Update
Epic Games Store Hosting Showcase And Sale This Week
Epic Games has announced a spring showcase that will accompany a sale on the Epic Games Store this week. The showcase will air on Epic's Twitch channel, and the company promises new announcements and extended looks at upcoming games.The showcase will begin on February 11 at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT. Epic didn't give word on what it might include, but it did tease some of the deals we can expect when the Showcase Sale begins at 11 AM ET the same day. Those include 40% off Star Wars: Squadrons, 20% off Assassin's Creed Valhalla and Hades, and 10% off Cyberpunk 2077.As a bonus, those who own Star Wars Battlefront 2 through EGS can also claim extra discounts on other Star Wars games. Those include 55% off Jedi Fallen Order and 50% off Star Wars Squadrons. Battlefront 2 recently got a big player boost from the Epic Games Store.This comes just after a spokesperson promised that this year and next will have more EGS exclusives than ever. The publisher has been pushing hard to compete with Steam in … [Read more...] about Epic Games Store Hosting Showcase And Sale This Week
Downloads Of Games Increased By 47% Across Europe In 2020
Mainland Europe saw a massive jump in not only video game sales in 2020, but also digital downloads of various titles. According to sales tracker GSD, which tracks both physical and digital sales of video games, 123.7 million sales were logged in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Benelux, France, Iberia, Nordics, and Poland alone, a 19% jump when compared to 2019's numbers according to the report via GamesIndustry.Biz.Of those games sold by tracked publishers, 58.7 million of them were downloaded and accounted for a 47% rise in sales when compared to 2019. Even with lockdown restrictions in place due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 65 million boxed games sold resulted in a 0.8% increase across those markets.It's worth noting though that those particular sales numbers don't include Nintendo, Bethesda, and CD Projekt Red games, as those publishers do not share digital game sale numbers with the GSD.Looking at the top games sold in those markets, football was unsurprisingly the … [Read more...] about Downloads Of Games Increased By 47% Across Europe In 2020