Phasmophobia Ghosts May Only Respond To You If You Ask Questions, According to Update Notes

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October 19, 2020

Just like many AAA titles that have been released recently, Watch Dogs: Legion will also have DLC, a premium pass, as well as in-game microtransactions for those players who are willing to spend money.

Previously, Ubisoft revealed that the upcoming title will have an Assassin’s Creed DLC. Now, the company’s latest announcement has to do with Watch Dogs: Legion’s microtransactions and how they will work in the game.

Based on the information Ubisoft revealed, the title’s in-game store will feature additional cosmetics such as skins, operatives, and even new masks for the characters to wear.

For those who haven’t dedicated themselves to following news and updates regarding Watch Dogs: Legion, you’ll be happy to know that the title is turning into one of the most highly-anticipated games to be released this Fall.

The title has an optional permadeath feature, which gives players not only a decent amount of variety but it provides an increase in replay value of the game as well.

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Ubisoft has confirmed that players can purchase Watch Dogs: Legion’s season pass for a one-time fee. However, you have other options as well i.e. the pass is also included in the Gold, Ultimate, and Collector’s editions of the title if you prefer purchasing one of these instead.

As mentioned, Watch Dogs: Legion will also feature its own in-game store where players can use real-world currency to buy in-game credits. According to Ubisoft’s website, additional cosmetics and operatives will be available on the game’s premium store and can be bought using WD Credits.

The exchange rate, on the other hand, costs $1 for 100 WD Credits. Ubisoft also adds a disclaimer on its website saying that if you do decide to buy extra operatives via microtransactions, doing so won’t give you gameplay advantages compared to the regular ones you get to recruit in the game.

The statement goes on to say that the “gameplay abilities, traits, and weapons can be found on other Londoners around the city.”

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Among other things, Ubisoft also mentions that there’s an alternative way to obtain another in-game currency called ETO, which can be used to purchase clothes, vehicle paints, and much more.

ETO can also be purchased on Watch Dogs: Legion’s in-game store through microtransactions, but it’s also possible to earn this currency for free by progressing through the game’s main storyline, replayable activities, as well as side quests.

From what we can see on the numerous Watch Dogs: Legion teasers and trailers, there’s a wide variety of operatives to choose from with an assortment of masks and outfits. So, it’s safe to assume that the options for character customization in this upcoming title will be extensive.

Gamers would normally get annoyed and/or frustrated by microtransactions, which is becoming more and more common in games these days. However, the good thing about Watch Dogs: Legion’s microtransactions is that they don’t seem to be intrusive to your gameplay.

There are so many things to look forward to in Watch Dogs: Legion, and thankfully, excited fans don’t have to wait too long as the title is set to release this October 29.

PlayStation 5 Release Delayed To 2021 in Southeast Asian Regions

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October 19, 2020

Sony has deleted text from advertising materials in most Southeast Asian nations having a launch date of 2020, probably implying that the PlayStation 5 console might be delayed until 2021 for countries in the region.

The company has been increasing their marketing efforts for the PlayStation 5 console in the past weeks and even has uploaded a set of commercials to aid in promoting the system ahead of its November release, but it’s beginning to become obvious that not all fans will be getting the chance to purchase the next-gen console this year.

Ever since the coronavirus pandemic invaded the world during the beginning of the year, there have been doubts that it could directly affect the release of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. After all, the pandemic has already stopped production of various video game titles, TV series, and movies, suggesting that a deferment will happen.

Although Sony declined deferment rumors claiming it would be compelled to postpone the release of the PlayStation 5, some analysts are guessing that there could be a limited number of consoles available during the holiday, which is an efficient delay for fans that were not able to get a preorder.

The PlayStation 5 might get delayed in several countries, with the next-gen console no longer booked to launch during the 2020 holiday in a set of Southeast Asian countries. Recent reports point out that the message “launches holiday 2020” has been removed on advertisements from Sony in Indonesia and other nations, with the unexpected removal having transpired for Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Malaysia, implying a delay in Southeast Asia in its entirety.

While Sony has not yet made any announcements or renounced the validity of this rumor that the system has been delayed, it seems possible considering all of the recent changes.

The Southeast Asian countries won’t be alone, as Sony’s PlayStation 5 has already been officially delayed in India because of a bizarre trademark issue. A seller that infamously specializes in fake PlayStation accessories submitted a PlayStation 5 trademark earlier this year, beating Sony to the punch.

This has resulted in a series of dilemmas in India as the producer attempts to get the trademark back, meaning Sony can’t release the PlayStation 5 in the market until the problem is dealt with. However, it is uncertain how long this process could take, leaving Indian fans in oblivion.

It has seemed probable for months that the coronavirus pandemic would cause some delays for both next-gen consoles. While Microsoft and Sony have denied that this was the case, this supposed delay in Southeast Asian nations apparently belies what Sony has recently said.

Fans in other countries are worried that the PlayStation 5 might also get delayed. Of course, it could imply that there will be a very limited number of PlayStation 5 units outside of preorders until next year.

Massive Genshin Impact Update Leak Reveals New Characters & Features

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October 19, 2020

Thanks to data mining, new Genshin Impact leaks dozens of new information for the upcoming 1.1 update which will introduce, new items, characters, features, and more. In the past few weeks, there have been consistent speculations and rumors that gave fans more details on what to anticipate in what the new content has to offer, and much of it looks credible and correct.

Players of Genshin Impact have been patiently waiting for an update, with many already having arrived at the end of the available plot, and the persistent having already maxed out most of their available characters.

With little left to do, miHoYo, Genshin Impact’s developers, need to do something to keep their community invested in the game. Fortunately, data miners are giving the development team extra time to make sure the quality of the update is up to every fan’s standard.

Polonoid75 posted on Reddit a comprehensive summary of all the leaks that have been verified for the v1.1 update, getting all the juicy information in one accessible place. Genshin Impact’s upcoming 1.1 updates are scheduled to be released on November 11, 2020.

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One of the most significant leaked features is the finale to Chapter 1 for Liyue’s story quests, which initially came to an unexpected end – likely because of the content being unpolished or unfinished. This will also provide players another weekly dungeon to repeat, with only two being available at the current patch.

Other additions to the game will be the new playable heroes Childe and Zhongli, who particularly played notable roles in Liyue’s story. Hopefully, maybe the new characters can contest Diluc’s overpowered moveset.

A new feature also being added into the new patch is called reputation which gives players a huge incentive when exploring and doing side quests. Reputation levels are unique to the region and will give freebies such as item recipes, glider skins, and profile cards.

This allows players who have finished the majority of Genshin Impact’s storyline something to grind out. There are also other features such as the Condensed Resin which is a helpful method for players to save Resin for later consumption. There will also be item locking which makes sure players don’t accidentally convert rare artifacts.

Speaking of new items, there will also be new five-start weapons along with consumables such as the Portable Teleporter which allows players to summon a teleporter anywhere on the map that will last for seven days. The update will also contain new events such as the one that tests the abilities of players to create delicious dishes using the game’s unique cooking feature.

miHoYo appears to be going all out for the game’s first main update, so players from all over the world will have something to do with the next update. One of the most notable complaints in the game so far is its Resin System which is seen as too restricting when it comes to repeatable dungeons, but the update leaks don’t seem to fix it. Regardless, the free to play the game is still exceptionally fresh with more occasional updates on the way, so the developers have enough time to address these issues in a future update.

Today is the 35th Anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System

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October 19, 2020

On October 18, 1985, Nintendo introduced the 8-bit Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States, the home console system that transformed the entirety of the gaming industry. Although the Nintendo Company was established in 1889 in Japan as playing cards and toy manufacturers, the corporation found worldwide success with its arcade games in the early 1980s.

The origin of the NES was quite complex. Initially, Nintendo was negotiating with Atari to advertise a cartridge-based console called the Family Computer, as an Atari product in Japan under the name Nintendo Advanced Video Gaming System. After the deal didn’t go through, Nintendo chose to do the business alone.

During the Consumer Electronics Show in 1985, Nintendo revealed the NES, a new edition of the Family Computer, with a case designed by Lance Barr that integrated a “zero insertion force” cartridge slot made by VCR technology.

Essentially similar to the Family Computer, the NES offered a newer take 8-bit gaming with a unique look, cartridge, and accessories. More than just a result of diverting from the traditional look of its rival systems, the success of NES was because of providing great games and the methods Nintendo had to use to introduce the console into the market.

The first version of the NES was launched along with eighteen titles including Wrecking Crew, Wild Gunman, Stack-Up, Pinball, Mach Rider, Kung-Fu, Hogan’s Alley, Duck Hunt, and Super Mario Bros., among others.

By the start of the 1990s, 30% of homes in the United States own an NES, compared to 23% for all personal computers, yet the influx of superior consoles such as the 16-bit Sega Genesis marked the beginning of the end of the pioneering system. In 1995, Nintendo discontinued the production of the NES in both Europe and North America.

The NES reappeared in 2016 when Nintendo launched the NES Classic Edition, which sold over four million units worldwide. Despite being taken over by more advanced consoles, the heritage of the NES is irrefutable. Nintendo decided to keep developers distributing software and publishing without licensed approval, which resulted in high-quality games.

The console also aided in the release of some of the most iconic series in gaming histories such as Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Mega Man, Metroid, Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros. Overall, the original NES has sold more than 61.91 million units across the world and altered the course of the gaming industry forever.

Most fans today will find the actions of Nintendo as borderline cringey and gimmicky. However, these actions are the exact reasons why the company is not developing games but also the consoles that run them to this very day.

All Gun Attachments Now Available In COD: Black Ops Cold War Until Beta Ends

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October 19, 2020

Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War players can now equip every weapon attachment in the game’s ongoing beta, as all accessories have been opened for all participants. The beta testing phase started last October 8 for PlayStation 4 owners who purchased the game’s preorder and opened to all PlayStation 4 players last October 10.

Last weekend, Xbox One and PC players were provided access to the open beta, and eventually PlayStation 4 users. Trying to get the most out of the gaming community’s feedback, Treyarch and Activision have extended the open beta for another day, which will end on Tuesday, October 20.

However, not everything has been rainbows and butterflies during the beta as there have been multiple reports that the game is encountering a massive hacking problem. The most notable hacks have been the existence of aimbots which allows users to aim perfectly on opponents and wallhacks that allow players to see enemies through walls.

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Aside from access to all attachments, Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War is allowing beta testers more control over the game’s settings by integrating more HUD options and adding a FOV slider to its console versions.

Taking advantage of the decision to prolong the beta for another day, Activision and Treyarch have revealed via the official Twitter account of Call of Duty that beta players now have access to all weapon attachments. This feature will continue until the beta ends on Tuesday.

Along with the announcement is a short clip featuring some of the most popular guns installed with different attachments such as various barrels, muzzles, and scopes. In addition, players will be rewarded with double experience points while leveling up their equipment during the beta.

Weapon attachments are icing on the cake for most weapons in the Call of Duty franchise. Players level up their profiles and weapons to unlock accessories for their load-outs. While these attachments on weapons weren’t part of the success in the first games of the Call of Duty franchise, they became more critical to holding one’s own, especially when attempting to hit long shots with guns that aren’t traditionally made for lengthy gunfights. Arguably the most helpful attachments are the perks and scopes players can unlock over time.

PC players will seem to have the most freedom in terms of customizing their attachments and load-outs, especially when it comes to fixing their gun’s aim stabilization and recoil. It is much simpler to control a weapon’s aim using a mouse rather than a controller’s joystick which is why PC users can focus more on more technical attachments that can enhance aim, increase ammo, and grant perks. Now that everyone has access to all attachments, real experimentation on various weapons between different platforms can begin.

Crown Tundra Expansion Will Provide 100% Legendary Pokemon Catch Rate

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October 19, 2020

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Pokemon Sword and Shield players who want to add new Legendary Pokemon to their collection will find the challenge easier through The Crown Tundra expansion. The new DLC will let players catch Legendary and Mythical Pokemon at a 100% catch rate.

Pokemon Sword and Shield’s second expansion will be launching in a few weeks. With it comes tons of hours of gameplay into new areas in the Galar region. Similar to the recently released Isle of Armor, Pokemon, both new and old, will be introduced to the game.

However, several of the returning Pokemon will be coming back with a twist as they will be sporting their Galarian forms. While this seems exciting, more so are the new Pokemon that developer Game Freak will be introducing in the new expansion.

One of the new features of the Crown Tundra expansion is called Dynamax Adventure, a powered-up version of Dynamax Raids players have become addicted to since the Gen 8 games launched in 2019. These Dynamax Adventures will be another way of catching Mythical and Legendary Pokemon in Crown Tundra.

True to its tradition, part of the upcoming expansion will be the addition of Legendary Pokemon which will make players more indulged in the game’s lore and overall experience. However, the best thing about this is how the developers are making these mythical and legendary monsters an easy catch in the game.

Players who already had experienced what the game has to offer should apparently get the logic behind this new feature. If not, the concept actually encapsulates how trainers can come across these ultra-rare monsters – raiding Pokemon Dens in the Wild Area.

For first time players, encountering and defeating Pokemon inside dens will not always result in catching the monster. In the Crown Tundra expansion, players are guaranteed that throwing the Gigantamax Pokeball will result in a 100% capture rate. In short, the normal Pokeball used inside Pokemon dens transforms into something with a capture rate similar to that of a Master Ball.

While this may seem like it’s making the game an easy one, the difficulty of the endeavor actually depends on something else. After all, Gigantamax Pokemon are tougher and stronger compared to their normal versions.

Generally, they are more difficult to defeat, usually taking five Pokemon trainers to accomplish the feat. Thus, making it time-consuming, to say the least. If it takes a long time to defeat a single Gigantamax Pokemon, imaging taking on three of the same in a row. Not to mention that the expansion’s upcoming Legendary Pokemon are the deadliest in the franchise.

In the Crown Tundra DLC, this is where enigma would come from. Therefore, making the challenge of capturing Mythical and Legendary Pokemon an absolute feat as players do deserve it after facing the trouble of taking one powerful Gigantamax Pokemon.

Universal Studios Japan Opens New Mario Cafe

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October 19, 2020

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In case you missed it, Universal Studios Japan has been working on the addition of the highly-anticipated Super Nintendo World area for quite some time now. This new area is expected to have its own Super Mario Cafe and Store containing exclusive, one-of-a-kind merchandise.

In fact, the amusement park recently had a media-only opening ceremony for the cafe and store, making you feel like you’ve transported to the colorful world of Mario.

Based on the pictures revealed by Universal Studios Japan, the Super Mario Cafe & Store is full of goodies that center around Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach. What’s more, Mario and Luigi themselves were even present during the event, as they assisted with the opening.

Taking inspiration from the color palette and aesthetic of Super Mario Bros., the main doors leading to the establishment are coated in the comforting and familiar red and green colors of Mario and Luigi. In fact, their corresponding hats are even embellished on their respective doors.

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Inside the store, fans will be able to find a variety of souvenirs available for purchase, such as t-shirts and hoodies, wallets, pillows, and Mario and Luigi-themed hats. As a matter of fact, you’ll even come across a collection of Mario-themed earrings at the store.

Most of the products for sale are decorated with either a “Whose Cap?” slogan when referring to the brothers, or “Whose Crown?” for merchandise relating to Princess Peach.

That being said, there’s noticeably a lack of products that showcase the faces of Mario, Luigi, or Princess Peach, as most of the items only show their silhouettes or feature the brothers’ infamous mustaches.

On the other hand, the Mario cafe right beside the store offers another kind of Super Mario-themed commodity. There you’ll find delicious edibles you can munch on, such as desserts, sweets, and the like.

Customers of the diner get to enjoy the culinary offerings on vivid and colorful tables. Not only that, but the cafe’s bricked walls are designed as an obvious tribute to the Super Mario games.

Some of the familiar designs you’ll come across include warp pipes, castles, question blocks, a Power Star, a Piranha Plant, and a Yoshi egg.

There are two different kinds of cream-filled pancake sandwiches for customers to choose from. The first dessert comes in the color red for Mario, and it’s shaped like the character’s cap. Sandwiched between the pancakes is an abundance of cream and strawberries.

You might have guessed it, but the second dessert is Luigi-themed. It still comes in the same cap-shaped design, but it has grapes instead of strawberries. As for the drinks, the patron can choose between Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach-themed options.

What’s more, each of these themed drinks has its own character-specific straw. If you choose to buy either the Mario or Luigi-themed drink, you get a straw that features their respective mustache. The Princess Peach-themed option, on the other hand, will have her crown on the straw.

A representative from Universal Studios Japan confirmed that these products will only be exclusively available in the Super Mario Cafe & Store. Once Super Nintendo World officially opens some time in 2021, the theme park will add more products and souvenirs.

The new Super Nintendo World area was supposed to be open to the public this year, but there was a change of plans due to the unexpected arrival of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Nintendo-themed location will be opening its doors around spring 2021, but visitors of the park will be able to look around the Super Mario Cafe & Store starting October 16.

New Genshin Impact Trailer Showcases 5-Star Character Venti

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October 19, 2020

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After the astounding global release of Genshin Impact, miHoYo hasn’t stopped advertising the title. Even though at this point it’s highly unlikely that the title will be released on the Xbox, yet the free-to-play game has quickly become a favorite for many.

There’s a lot of reasons why Genshin Impact is such a highly-popular game right now, even though the game’s marketing in the West is not too great. As a matter of fact, the title was barely significant in the Western market before it was released, albeit the game’s prequel was a huge hit in China.

This is no longer the case now though, as so many players from all over the globe now know about Genshin Impact. So much so that the title’s rise in popularity continues at a steady pace even until now.

That being said, developer miHoYo has been stepping it up recently when it comes to releasing trailers and videos highlighting the different characters and world of Genshin Impact.

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It’s safe to say that the 3D RPG has various characters that you can separate into different categories. You have the NPCs that bring variety to the game’s world, as well as the boss characters whose roles are usually vital.

Yet, the most important set of characters are probably the playable ones, which can be seen in the way some fans do whatever it takes just to get their hands on a specific character.

Now, one of the most interesting playable characters in Genshin Impact is known as Venti, and if you do a bit of digging into his backstory, you’ll see why fans are so intrigued by him. It’s safe to say that his power isn’t the only reason why fans want to obtain this character so much.

If you simply view Venti on the surface level, all you’ll be able to see is an evanescent young bard who just wanders around. However, the fact that he’s a 5-star character possibly hints at something more.

MiHoYo recently released a new trailer showcasing Venti, which further explores his character if only for a little bit.

In the short trailer, we can see Venti interacting with other characters whose roles are quite important in-game. One of these characters is a red-haired human whose face doesn’t get shown in the video, although players already concluded that the character is the fabled Lionfang Knight.

The rest of the video shows Venti interacting with two powerful creatures that normal bards would never dare go near to. This is because as implied by the story trailer released in September, Venti isn’t some mere human but is instead the Archon of Wind.

Venti was originally a small wind spirit that merged with a young bard in order to rebel against the God of Storms. This was supposed to take place 2,000 years before the story of Genshin Impact takes place.

He may have copied the physical appearance of the human bard, but he’s definitely stronger than any human character. Given this information, it’s no surprise why he’s considered to be one of the best playable characters in Genshin Impact.

As a matter of fact, Venti is so powerful that a recent leak revealed that miHoYo will be nerfing him and other characters in patch 1.1. This is understandably disappointing news for those players who used up a decent amount of money just to obtain him.

In any case, having Venti as a part of your party will still be beneficial to you – nerfed or not.

Atari Will Be Releasing Its Own Cryptocurrency

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October 19, 2020