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The Sims 4 Fans Are Not Happy With The New Stars Wars Expansion

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Earlier today, the Star Wars: Journey to Batuu expansion pack for The Sims 4 was announced and it appears that players are not happy about it. Understandably, it seemed like a great way for Electronic Arts to earn from their Star Wars license. After all, Star Wars is everywhere, so why not on The Sims 4 too, right?

However, upon quickly scrolling through Reddit and Twitter, the anger and disappointment that the fans are feeling right now are quite blatant. Here are some samples of the negative backlash:

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You can also see in YouTube’s upvote and downvote system just how many people dislike this game pack, with the trailer garnering only 26,000 likes and 54,000 dislikes at the time of writing.

On the bright side, getting Star Wars: Journey to Batuu is purely optional i.e. you can take it or leave it. However, the frustration that the fans feel is also understandable, since they’ve been asking for other expansions for The Sims 4 such as cars, new babies, and others.

Another reason why the fans are so upset is that EA releasing the Journey to Batuu expansion only goes to show just how disconnected they are from the fans. A lot of people like the Star Wars franchise, but Stars Wars in The Sims 4 just doesn’t click for the many players of the game.

Mortal Kombat 11 Full Patch Notes for New Update August 2020

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Mortal Kombat 11 Full Patch Notes for New Update August 2020

The gory yet satisfying fighter Mortal Kombat 11 has received a new update across all platforms, with some general adjustments and tweaks to a number of characters.

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The update went live on August 25th on the Mortal Kombat 11 official site. Here is a copy of the patch notes for you below:

 

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‘Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition’ gets October release date, pre-orders now available

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Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition now has a release date and fans are hyped. According to its developers, the game will hit the shelves on October 15, 2020.

Players of the game can expect improved 3D assets, 4K graphics, boosted UI, multiplayer cross-play, and optimized audio and soundtrack. The game will also feature two new Civilizations and two new game modes only available to the Definitive Edition.

New Game Modes

For the new game modes, a collection of Historical Battles set has been added in the time period that the game covers. There will also be new Art of War challenges which have been a fan favorite from the recent titles. This was feature was added in response to their fan base requests.

New Civilizations

For the new civilizations, the original Age of Empires 3 and its DLCs featured 14 civilizations coming across Asia, America, and Europe. In the Definitive Edition, they added two more playable civilizations including The Incas and The Swedes.

Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition Adjustments

In this improved version, the developers have made adjustments to the Native American civilization. The developers focused their adjustments on several American interpretations to make the game authentically represent the culture. The developers teamed up with tribal consultants to accurately capture each civilization’s culture, history, and people.

Huge Discounts

Fans who want to pre-order Age of Empires 3 Definitive Edition can now purchase the game on Steam, Microsoft Store, and even pre-install it on the PC via the Xbox Game Pass. Players who own the original Age of Empires 3 Complete Collection on Steam can purchase the Definitive Edition with a 25% discount.

In addition, players who also own both Age of Empires Definitive Edition and Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition on Steam will also get a 25% discount.

 

Release Date of Doom Eternal The Ancient Gods DLC Announced

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Bethesda gave an in-depth look at Doom Eternal’s first major expansion, The Ancient Gods DLC Part 1, along with a release date.

Bethesda showcased the first gameplay of Doom Eternal’s DLC expansion during Gamescom 2020’s Opening Night Live, which is set to hit on October 20, 2020. The trailer promised some more gameplay of the critically praised sequel, while also showcasing new battles and some intimidating opponents.

The developers describe the DLC as dropping players in as the DOOM Slayer once again having to confront an ancient evil awoken that came from an imbalance in the heavens. Ripping and tearing through brand new locations in the Doom universe, as players face off against ferocious new demons.

Doom Eternal’s first major DLC expansion was revealed at QuakeCon 2020 with a brief teaser. Numerous free updates have already been released for Doom Eternal. Bethesda has also confirmed that Doom Eternal players on current-gen will receive some free next-gen upgrades.

Catch Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition On The Nintendo Switch Soon

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Some of you may have dreamed of creating your very own Jurassic World as a kid. Well, it’s certainly possible to make your dreams come true now! Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition was recently announced during Gamescom’s 2020 event.

Jurassic World Evolution is based on the 2015 movie Jurassic World, and you have to manage your own theme park that’s brimming with dinosaurs. Think you can handle it? Thankfully, Dr. Ian Malcolm – played by Jeff Goldblum in the franchise – will be assisting you as you create your park throughout the island.

What makes this edition different from the other Jurassic World Evolution games is that it includes all DLC and updates that have been released since the game’s launch in 2018. These will include:

  • Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park;
  • Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary;
  • Jurassic World Evolution: Secrets of Dr. Wu;
  • Four Dinosaur Packs; and
  • Raptor Squad Skin Collection.

The game’s press release states:

Immerse yourself in every aspect of your very own Jurassic World as you take control of operations on the legendary Isla Nublar and the surrounding islands of the Muertes Archipelago. With the fate of the park at your fingertips, you can construct attractions, as well as containment and research facilities as you bioengineer new dinosaur species that think, feel and intelligently react to their environments.”

“With multiple ways to play, you can choose whether to control the big picture with deep, accessible management options or go hands-on to confront challenges on the ground or in the air in action-based gameplay. Every choice leads to a different path and spectacular challenges arise when ‘life finds a way.'”

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Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition will be available for the Nintendo Switch on November 03, 2020. That said, you can either add it on your wishlist today or pre-purchase it for $59.99 on the eShop.

Little Nightmares 2 Release Date Announced

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Little Nightmares 2 was initially announced during last year’s Gamescom, however, this year’s Gamescom has revealed that the game will be released on February 11, 2021. During the event, Bandai Namco also released a new gameplay trailer, which will definitely give you goosebumps. Check it out below:

Little Nightmares 2, as the title suggests, is a sequel to 2017’s hit game Little Nightmares. Like the first game, you follow the story of Six as she goes on her ridiculously spooky adventure. Only this time, you will be controlling a new character named Mono – the one wearing a paper bag.

To give us further context on Little Nightmares 2’s plot, Bandai Namco’s official page states:

“Six is fading from this world and her only hope is to guide Mono to the Signal Tower. In this world of nightmares, you are her only beacon of hope. Can you muster the courage to fend off your tormenters, and co-operate with Six to make sense of The Signal Tower?”

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The gameplay trailer gives us a peek at the new and horrifying nightmares Six and Mono will encounter in the game. Honestly, we’re not even sure how the developers were able to come up with these creatures and still sleep soundly at night.

Six and Mono will also be faced with new traps and puzzles to figure out, as they try and find a way to reach the Black Tower. You will find yourself faced with severed hands, giant dolls, and even a super creepy pianist.

Upon release, Little Nightmares 2 can be played on gaming platforms such as the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC. However, later in 2021, it will also be available on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.

Windbound: An Open-World Survival Game Perfect for Legend of Zelda Fanatics

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Windbound, an open-world survival game by developers 5 Lives Studios, has officially been launched today. So far, what we can say is that it’s a beautiful combination of Minecraft, Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as well as Moana by Disney.

You play as Kara, a warrior who has lost her memory and who has strayed away from her tribe. Eventually, you find yourself stranded on the Forbidden Islands, a very mysterious yet idyllic land.

Windbound has multiple chapters, and each one has you explore and discover more and more of the island’s secrets. For each chapter, your mission is to find three obelisks which will open up a portal to the next chapter. All the while, you have to figure out a way to manage Kara’s hunger and health.

Fortunately, you can scavenge and hunt in order for you to survive. You can even look for materials you can use to upgrade your weapons and tools. Here are some of the key features of Windbound, as listed on its Steam page:

  • Explore As Far As The Eye Can See
    Head towards the horizon, advancing across the islands, each with their own diverse wildlife, landscapes and challenges to face.
  • Live Off The Land
    Scavenge the islands’ untamed terrain for resources that you can use to craft a full range of tools and weapons to hunt wildlife and upgrade your boat. You must set sail when resources become scarce.
  • Build Your Perfect Seacraft
    Your boat is your key companion on this journey, carefully craft your own custom sailing vessel to take on the treacherous waters, traversing from one island to the next. Design your boat to battle tempestuous winds, monstrous waves, and deadly sea creatures.

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Windbound is now available for purchase on multiple gaming storefronts such as the Nintendo Switch, Steam, Xbox, and Epic Games Store.

Epic Games Store announces 2 huge free games this week.

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Thursday means the free games offered on the Epic Games Store has changed. This week is pretty special since two huge AAA games are free on the service. For the whole week, players can download Shadowrun Collection and Hitman from the Epic Games Store for free.

Hitman

This game is probably the most popular game between the two and most people must be familiar with it by now. Hitman’s 2016 reboot was well praised by fans and critics alike even though the game was released per episode. The free game coming to the Epic Games Store includes all Season One updates as well as every episode from the Prologue. The full Prologue contains new locations such as Hokkaido, Colorado, Bangkok, Marrakesh, Paris, and Sapienza.

Aside from getting these massive free content, the Epic Games Store is also offering Hitman’s Game of the Year copy for just $20. This is a great deal for fans who are left wanting for more. Hitman 2 is also available on the store as well as pre-orders for Hitman 3 which will be an Epic Games Store exclusive once it is released next year.

Shadowrun Collection

Another free game joining Hitman is Shadowrun Collection – an anthology of three various games. The collection contains Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun Dragonfall – Director’s Cut, and Shadowrun Hong Kong – Extended Edition.

Both games will be free to download until September 3, 2020. After the said date, the games will be replaced with Into The Breach by developer Subset Games. The game is a must-have for all fans of rogue-like games. This means Epic Games Store subscribers will have several great weeks ahead of them.

Halo veteran returns to finish Halo Infinite

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Halo Infinite has been delayed to a 2021 release being left out of the Xbox Series X’s launch lineup, developer 343 Industries is bringing in a veteran to help guide the game to its new 2021 release.

343 announced late Wednesday that Joseph Staten, one of the developers that were responsible for the original Halo trilogy’s characters, story, and cutscenes, is making a return to the franchise as project lead on the Halo Infinite campaign.

 

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Bloomberg was the one who originally broke the news on Wednesday night that Staten is returning to the franchise. 343 made an official announcement less than an hour later on Halo Waypoint.

Pierre Hintze of Halo: The Master Chief Collection has also joined Joseph Staten to help finish Halo Infinite. He will be the project lead for the multiplayer component of the game which will be free-to-play.

343 Industries cited in its Halo Infinite delay announcement earlier this month that the global pandemic and working-from-home conditions as factors in delaying Halo Infinite. The announcement came three weeks after Halo Infinite’s first clip of gameplay which did not go well with longtime fans.

Staten making a return suggests that 343 is aiming to do more than just improve its work-from-home conditions from now until launch. Staten will lead the campaign team for the final year of development.

Rod Fergusson’s played a similar role as the “closer” for BioShock Infinite in its final crunch before release. It also certainly does not hurt that Staten is beloved by the Halo community. Fans trust him because of his association with Bungie’s trilogy. this is exactly what 343 needs at the moment.

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Staten worked with Bungie and the Halo team for years. He left the studio a year before the launch of Destiny in 2014. Staten then joined Microsoft’s publishing group one year after his departure. working on internal projects like Tell Me Why. This is Staten’s first Halo work since 343 took over and released Halo 4 in 2012.

After Halo 4 and Halo 5: Guardians, Halo Infinite is 343 Industries’ third major Halo game. Halo Infinite follows Master Chief battling against The Banished on yet another Halo Ring. The gameplay looked like classic Halo but had Master Chief wielding some major upgrades, like a new grappling hook.

Observer: System Redux Makes Its Way To PC

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Observer is a game that’s pretty much known among the fans of futuristic horror. Now, its newest edition, Observer: System Redux, has been announced for the PC as well as for the upcoming consoles such as the PS5 and Xbox Series X.

During the Gamescom 2020 stream, Bloober Team revealed that the game will be available for the PC sometime around the holidays this year. What’s more, the PC version will have the same features and upgraded visuals as the ones for the newer consoles.

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Looking at these screenshots, you can definitely see just how different and ultimately better the graphics for System Redux will be compared to the original. Unsurprising, though, since the game will have enhanced textures, 4K ray-tracing, and HDR lighting.

The game’s animation and models have been given a thorough cleanup, too. At this point, you can expect the game to run and look as smooth as possible.

Moving on, Observer: System Redux will have three new side cases that you can solve, all of which give you a better and deeper understanding of the game’s story. The game has new mechanics and a redesigned stealth.

Unfortunately, System Redux won’t be free for those who already bought the original Observer. On the plus side, pre-ordering the game right now on Steam will give you a 10% discount. In fact, a free demo is also up on Steam right now if you can’t wait to try out the game yourself.

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