Catch Indie Adventure ‘Welcome to Elk’ This Month

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September 3, 2020

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The very first major update for Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is now live, and just like most games, the patch should automatically install when you launch the game. However, the developers highly recommend that you should do a clean reinstall of the game, especially for those players who previously had a hard time installing the game initially.

If you wish to do a clean reinstall, you can follow the instructions for Steam here and for Microsoft and Game Pass here. That being said, you’ll want to make sure that all the files for Flight Simulator have been successfully deleted, though, especially if you downloaded the game through the Microsoft Store.

This is because the clean reinstalling process will not remove all the necessary files if you installed the game outside of the default location. Go ahead and manually search for anything under “Microsoft.FlightSimulator_8wekyb3d8bbwe” or “MicrosoftFlightSimulator” and make sure that you delete all the files there.

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With that being said, there really isn’t anything major we can see in the patch notes, which we will list down below:

STABILITY ISSUES

The title will no longer crash when different input devices/peripherals are disconnected
The title will no longer crash when the TBM 930 package is deleted

INSTALLATION ISSUES

The install process will no longer be blocked after a partial decompression of a package
The install process will no longer be blocked when a local user account includes non-ASCII characters
The install process will no longer be blocked after a failed connection to servers
The install process will no longer display an empty onboarding screen under certain conditions
The title will download a critical missing/deleted package to access the main menu even if the save data preference is set to offline (when an internet connection is available)

CONTENT MANAGER

The title will no longer automatically download packages that have been deleted through the content manager
The content manager will no longer get stuck in an infinite loading state when checked offline
The Creator name of the packages should now be properly updated

SIMCONNECT

Significant FPS drop when using Simconnect should no longer affect the experience

OPTIMIZATION

The performance of the title has been improved when the Display name plate option is set to active

MARKETPLACE

The correct currency is now properly updated in the marketplace.

However, despite the fact that there aren’t a lot of major fixes in this patch, it’s definitely still worth updating.

Online Chinese Game ‘Sands of Salzaar’ Gets an English Release

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September 2, 2020

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Sands of Salzaar, a Chinese online RPG, was an immediate hit when it launched on Steam in January. In fact, the game sold around 50,000 copies during its first week. During that time, English speakers would have a hard time playing the game as it was only available in Simplified Chinese. However, having it translated to English was a top priority for the developers.

Now, Han-Squirrel Studio and XD Network have confirmed that Steam Early Access will introduce an English-release this September 22, 2020. This will finally make the game fully accessible for those English speakers who have been dying to try out this fantastic open-world RPG.

This upcoming English release will include new story content as well as 30 new quests. Along with that, the game with its 500,000-word script will be fully translated to English, so you definitely won’t miss anything.

The Steam Workshop will also support mods for Sands of Salzaar, which means new characters, custom maps, and more will be made available once the English edition is launched.

The game is set following the fall of the Old Empire, which means that rival the factions are trying to take hold of people. Sands of Salzaar is an epic open-world sandbox game, where you get to make allies and enemies as well as participate in all kinds of fighting – from small-scale brawls to all-out war.

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For now, XD Network is running a closed beta test for the English version of the game.

Honestly, Sands of Salzaar looks very promising and we’re more than excited for the English release so that we can try it out ourselves. If you want a more hands-on experience, you can join the Discord server so that you can participate.

Rocket League Will Forgo Online Memberships for the Nintendo Switch And PS4

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September 2, 2020

In a recent announcement, Psyonix recently confirmed that Rocket League will be free-to-play starting this summer and you don’t need an online membership on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.

A patch will be made available to Rocket League sometime in September, and the update that will make the game free-to-play will follow suit after. There’s no exact date as to when the free-to-play update will launch, but it has been made clear that those who play on the Switch and PS4 won’t need an online membership.

Among other adjustments include a brand-new difficulty for the bots, some changes to Rocket ID friends as well as Quick Chats. Heatseeker will also be available in private matches.

In addition, Psyonix will be merging together multiple offerings i.e. Competitive Seasons, Rocket Pass, and Competitive Tournaments into one Season. This will still follow the same schedule as the other offerings and will start once the game becomes free-to-play.

Just like how battle passes work in games like Fortnite or Apex Legends, once a Rocket League season is over, this means that the season’s Competitive Season and Rocket Pass will also end along with it. This will make the game’s content easier to take note of.

Not only that, but new ranks will also be added. Currently, the highest rank you can get is ‘Grand Champion,’ which will be split into three: Grand Champion 1, Grand Champion 2, and Grand Champion 3.

On Rocket League’s announcement, it states:

“Current Grand Champions will likely be placed in Grand Champion 1 (depending on placement matches). Then begins the journey to the new highest competitive rank: Supersonic Legend.”

That being said, you will be required to reach at least Level 10 so that you can take part in the Ranked Playlists once the free-to-play update goes live. Of course, once it’s free, more new gamers are expected to play Rocket League.

As such, Psyonix will be adding a new tutorial experience in order for the new players to get used to the mechanics. Asides from that, a feature called New Driver Challenges will be included, which is where you can unlock items that are a part of the base game.

Psyonix has already provided a detailed explanation of how Rocket League’s cross-platform progression will work. That is to say that in order for you to transfer your game’s data, you will need an Epic Games account first.

While you wait, you can also add the game to your wishlist via the Epic Games Store.

Final Update for Plants Vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville Coming Soon

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September 2, 2020

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Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is the latest 3D variation of the Plants vs. Zombies franchise. It is such a world-renowned franchise, with both kids and adults playing an iteration of it even up until today.

Electronic Arts has a few things planned for the month of September, such as a harvest-themed Fall Festival event. This month will also bring the final update for Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville.

According to the announcement on the EA website, two new characters will be added to Battle for Neighborville: Wildflower and TV Head Zombie. You could get these characters before during the exclusive weekly events in August, but you can get them with Coins later within the month.

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In addition to that, you have the option to use Prize Bulbs in the Fall Festival map to get awesome cosmetics such as victory slabs, epic hats, as well as costumes for Imp, Chomper, and Z-Mech.

Changes have also been made to the Ranked Battle Arena. For the month of September, this will return to unranked and will move away from seasons. “We’ve heard player feedback and want to make sure that Battle Arena is fun for the entire community. We think this will make the experience better for everyone,” EA explains.

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The good news is that going forward, Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville will start alternating the previous Festivals as well as their Prize Maps. This means that you will be able to get the items that you weren’t able to before.

That’s not all! The game will remember where you left off so that you don’t have repeat yourself.

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville is the third spin-off in the PvZ franchise, following Garden Warfare and Garden Warfare 2. Released in 2019, you can play Battle for Neighborville on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Art of Rally Gets PC Release Date

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September 2, 2020

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Funselektor Labs Inc., an indie game developer and publisher, has announced only today that their new racing game will be released this on September 23, 2020 for the PC via Steam.

Art of Rally is a vibrant and stylized racing experience like no other. It will feature a single-player campaign as well as a Career mode, which will have over 60 stages. An online leaderboard will also be made available once it’s launched.

The world in Art of Rally is soothing and beautiful, as well, with the environments being inspired by actual countries like Japan, Germany, Norway, and more. You get to choose from a wide variety of cars, over 50 options actually.

Plus, the iconic rally cars you get to browse are vintage beauties from the ’60s to the ’80s. It won’t matter whether or not you’re a beginner or a seasoned player of racing games, Art of Rally provides ease that’s convenient for all.

You get the option to finetune your options to make sure that you’re playing the game to the best of your abilities. For instance, you can tweak the stability, countersteer, or choose between automatic or manual transmission.

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Art of Rally also provides daily and weekly challenges in order to spice up your gaming experience. If you think you can get your name to the very top, this leaderboard will be great for you.

Last but not least, the game will feature a Photo and Video Replay mode. For this, you will be able to share your beautiful action shots with the world.

Finselektor is responsible for the game Absolute Drift, which received a 78% rating on Metacritic. As such, we’re beyond excited to try out Art of Rally, especially after seeing just how calming and beautiful the art style and environment are.

As mentioned, Art of Rally will launch this September, but you can add it to your wishlist now on Steam.

Every new bug coming to ‘Animal Crossing New Horizons’ this September

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September 2, 2020

A new month can only mean one thing for Animal Crossing New Horizons fans – new bugs are coming this September! Now that the month is officially here, more bugs are creeping inside Animal Crossing islands.

However, most of the bugs for this month are returning critters from earlier in the year. This is great news for new and old players who have missed a couple of bugs since they started. It’s the best time to complete their Critterpedias with old and new Animal Crossing bugs.

Here are every bug obtainable for September in Animal Crossing New Horizons:

Animal Crossing September bugs

Ground Bugs

Cricket

Crickets will start appearing inside Animal Crossing New Horizons islands from 5 PM to 8 AM.

Bell Cricket

Bell Crickets also appear on the ground similar to the Cricket. They can be seen all over the island from 5 PM to 8 AM.

Bugs on trees

Violin Beetle

The Violin Beetle can be caught all day. They usually appear on tree stumps, so leave a few cut down trees to be able to spawn them.

Critters hiding on rocks

Pillbug

Pillbugs make their return to Animal Crossing New Horizons. Players can find them by hitting rocks with their shovels. Players must make sure to catch them quickly since they can fly off after revealing themselves. They are available every day from 11 PM to 4 PM.

Centipede

Centipedes spawn from 4 PM to 11 PM. Similar to the Pillbug, these bugs can be found hiding under rocks so players must make sure to hit or destroy one.

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Bugs flying around

Common Butterfly

These critters are commonly seen flying around the island where there are flowers. They can be caught between 4 AM to 7 PM every day.

Yellow Butterfly

These bugs are hard to miss. They spawn from 4 AM to 7 PM daily.

Monarch Butterfly

This rare butterfly spawns from 4 AM to 5 AM. They can be easily spotted since they stand out from normal butterflies.

Red Dragonfly

Red Dragonflies are available in the game from 8 AM to 7 PM. They are easy to spot since they have a red body but are difficult to catch because of their quick movement.

How to unlock the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator

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September 2, 2020

Call of Duty Modern Warfare players are given the ability to choose from various kinds of loadouts. They have the ability to thoroughly customize their guns and put attachments that improve them as well as equip new skins that aid in showing their status to fellow players. One of the best methods to bring you’re A-game to the game is through obtaining new operators such as the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator.

By slowly filling out the battle pass, players will earn access to new types of operators they can use in the game. With the new update released, players now have the chance to obtain the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator. There is one problem though; players won’t be able to get the new operator just by leveling the battle pass. Here is a comprehensive guide on how players can get the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator:

How to get the new Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator

Since the new skin isn’t obtainable through the current battle pass, players will have to shed a few dollars in order to get their hands on the new operator.

The Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator Bundle can be located in the in-game shop and players will have to chance to purchase it anytime they want. The Bundle costs 2,400 COD points which contain the Morte Operator, a few limited skins, and weapon blueprints.

What’s inside the bundle?

Players will also obtain Morte’s Concilliare skill which enables them to use the skin in both Modern Warfare and Warzone. The Bundle also contains the new Tombstone weapon blueprint for the M4A1 and the Saguaro weapon blueprint for the MK2 carbine. Both weapons will have the Dismemberment effect which allows players to dismember their opponents after being shot.

The guns will also come with special tracer rounds that alternate between the Italian flag’s three colors. Players using the Morte operator will also gain access to finishing moves, a charm, spray, and a calling card. Finally, players will also get the Chisolm Knife and an exclusive vehicle horn after purchasing the Call of Duty Modern Warfare Morte Operator Bundle.

After purchasing, players must download the bundle into their consoles. Downloading it will allow them to use all of the above-mentioned content in both Modern Warfare and Warzone. Morte can also be chosen as the operator at will.

Fortnite Awakening Challenge: Jennifer Walter office location

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September 2, 2020

Fortnite Chapter 2 Season 4 is currently ongoing and another weekly task has been released. The Fortnite Awakening Challenge demands players to locate Jennifer Walter’s office and destroy her vase.

Upon unlocking the season’s new Battle Pass, the first players can unlock Thor’s new skin. Upon reaching Level 22, players will receive Jennifer Walter’s skin, who is She-Hulk’s alter ego. To complete the Fortnite Awakening Challenge, players must have already unlocked Jennifer Walters’ skin and must wear it at all times, or else all efforts are useless.

Much like the Thor skin, players can unlock a built-in Jennifer Walters emote which allows them to transform into the She-Hulk. Here is everything you need to know to complete the Fortnite Awakening Challenge:

Fortnite Awakening Challenge: Find Jennifer Walter’s office

Players must take note that they must have the Jennifer Walters skin equipped before attempting to start the quest. The office is located to the West of Retail Row. Players should head inside the building and run around for a bit to register the challenge as complete.

After completing the quest, players can now head to Doom’s Domain and defeat a couple of Doctor Doom’s henchmen. Players will also have the chance to unlock the Jennifer Walters skin silver foil in here too.

Fortnite Awakening Challenge: Smash the vase

The final part of this weekly challenge is to Hulk Smash a vase and then using the built-in emote while wearing the Jennifer Walters skin. Players need to locate a huge vase standing in Cape Cod and smash it. After smashing the vase and using the emote, players will unlock the Gamma Overload emote which lets players transform into She-Hulk anytime they want.

Players who missed the first weekly challenge can check the Wolverine challenges here.

Nintendo eShop pre-orders can now be canceled starting today!

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September 2, 2020