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Proceeds for Children of Morta: Paws and Claws DLC Go to Charity

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Imagine a fantasy RPG game about a family of heroes who fight against the looming darkness. Sounds awesome, right? Now imagine that scenario but with lots of animals. That’s what you’ll be getting with Children of Morta’s Paws and Claws DLC. What makes this DLC more amazing is the fact that 100% of the proceeds will go to the Humane Society International charity.

Children of Morta is an action, hack-and-slash RPG where you have to play as the Bergson family. The game deals with themes of love, loss, longing, and more, as they battle monsters.

Now, this new DLC called Paws and Claws has added a completely new and cute feature to this somewhat dark game. For one thing, you can feed and care for the animals in the newly-added Animal Shelter.

Regarding this new release, the game producer Karol Kała stated:

“Paws and Claws is the kind of content that embraces the meaningfulness that we’re often pouring into our games. Animals are a big part of the original Children of Morta story, so enriching relationships with them in the game felt natural. And collaborating with an organization like Humane Society International perfectly fits 11 bit studios’ mindset since we believe that a company producing meaningful games should also act meaningfully.”

That being said, the key features of Paws and Claws include:

  • Animal Shelter System which adds a whole new section of the house!
  • A herd of varied animals visited the family’s house: Deer, fox, birds and more.
  • New mechanic wherein you use treats to feed animals and look after them.
  • New special animal-related boosts (XP Gain, Movement Speed and more) available for the Bergsons.
  • New Home Interactive Events
  • More than 100 new animations, big and small, showing you the life of your new animal friends!

If you’re an animal-lover, this DLC is a definite must-have. Not only will you be surrounded by adorable animals in-game, you’ll also rest easy knowing that you were able to help animals in the process.

If you wish to learn more about Humane Society International, you may check them out here. On the other hand, you can go here if you wish to donate.

Get Magrunner: Dark Pulse While It’s Free on Steam

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If you’re a fan of cyberpunk-themed games, then this is your chance to grab Magrunner: Dark Pulse on Steam while it’s still free. The game will be free only until August 28, 2020, so it’s best to go get it now.

Gamespot describes it as a technology meets Cthulu type of game, and it makes a lot of sense. Magrunner can be nostalgic for many seasoned gamers, as the gameplay is reminiscent of Portal and its first-person gaming experience. The game has been well-received by many; in fact, it has received a lot of good ratings.

Magrunner: Dark Pulse is set in space, and you play as Dax who was selected to participate in a training program by MagTech Corp. However, things did not go as planned and now Dax is faced with a horrific nightmare.

You are equipped with a MagTech glove, which gives you the ability to “magnetically polarize and manipulate” items within your immediate surroundings in order to survive the many challenges thrown your way.

Getting to game is super easy: all you need is a Steam account. After logging in, simply go to the game’s Steam page and you will see the option to add the game to your account – completely free of charge! From there, you can proceed to installing the game to your computer or laptop.

Even though it’s a relatively old game by now, there’s no harm in trying it out especially if you’re into puzzle solving. After all, who can resist free games?

 

Red Dead Online Still Overshadowed by GTA Online Success

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After a lot of fan outcry and disappointment, Rockstar has released the Naturalist update for Red Dead Online which adds a new role and some new content. This update was not enough to satisfy fan demands.

The Red Dead Online community is restless. The major problems in the game seem to run deep, especially when compared to Rockstar’s online juggernaut, Grand Theft Auto Online.

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Red Dead Online VS GTA Online

It is clear that the frontier roles are the main focus of Red Dead Online’s gameplay. These are different paths that a player can take when playing that have specific bonuses and perks attached to them, for example, a Trader delivers supplies and has a camp dog, while a Bounty Hunter brings in outlaws and can learn gun specific skills and tricks.

The frontier roles are not exactly the same, however, there are some gameplay actions that are common between them, for example, riding to a mission location, killing a bunch of people, then riding to a mission-complete location.

When a dynamic event occurs like roadside robberies or a man in need of help to save his wife, it makes the game feel a lot less of a grind and more like a living breathing world. They don’t spawn often enough though, especially when riding off-road.

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The Naturalist Frontier role attempts to add some much-needed diversity to the gameplay by giving a choice between two sides. If you choose to work for the pacifist Harriet, you would tranquilize or track animals and study them to get unique rewards and the Animal Reviver skill, while choosing the retired hunter Gus would get you to collect animal parts, skins, and hides to obtain unique and rare clothes and accessories that also have unique buffs. But it does not seem to matter that much which side you choose because Harriet will still give quests even if you kill every animal in the frontier after waiting out a timer.

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Red Dead Online’s early stages tease that choice really matters by having quests that end in moral choices. One such mission is a choice of whether to return a woman to her abusive husband or to help her escape with her new lover. As you get deeper into the game it becomes clear that ultimately, honor as an outlaw does not mean that much. These quests are also short.

The Naturalist update is perfectly fine, but after the novelty of some new characters, it does not make a huge impact on the overall experience in Red Dead Online.

Grand Theft Auto Online in comparison has many more layers when it comes to content. Starting as a low-level drug runner and working up the criminal ladder eventually owning numerous illicit businesses.

There is always something else to unlock, a new apartment to plan heists in, or a luxury car to show of to your friends. These businesses unlock further progression and special missions specific to the type of businesses.

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GTA Online feels more varied than Red Dead Online. Selling counterfeit cash with some friends feels entirely different from doing the Diamond Casino Heist or stealing some cars solo and selling them to the highest bidder.

Red Dead Online has many frontier roles that task players to deliver wagons, find shiny objects, or take pictures of animals, but they all feel too similar and have less diversity compared to GTA online’s activities.

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The developers of GTA Online have branched out, always experimenting with new mechanics and missions while over at Red Dead Online they are doubling down on the frontier roles. Rockstar just continues to put new layers on ultimately the same experience.

Red Dead can never be another GTA Online. The midwest low-tech setting limits where they can go. If they want to regain some footing, There need to be new and elaborate ways for players to progress and spend time in the world of Red Dead Online.

 

‘The Sinking City’ Removed From Steam and Other Stores

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Released only last year, the Lovecraftian game The Sinking City can no longer be found on Steam and other storefronts such as on Xbox One, Epic Games Store, and on the PlayStation 4. In relation to this, Frogwares, the developer of the game, has released an open letter explaining the reason for this:

“The reason is a bit complicated, yet at the same time, quite simple. Short version: We were forced to terminate the contract with our licensee for several breaches of our agreement. “

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The rest of the statement also further discusses the legal battle between Frogwares and Nacon, the publishers for The Sinking City who recently merged with BigBen Interactive.

“During production, BBI/Nacon was hundreds and hundreds of days behind in payments in total. Each sum due on average being 40 days late, while our milestones were always on time and approved by the licensee. We had to issue formal notices multiple times so that we were able to receive the money that was owed to us.

The lack of commitment to honor the financial obligations soon turned into ongoing pressure. Once BBI/Nacon bought out a competing studio working on another Lovecraftian game, they dictated that we give them our source code for The Sinking City. Once again, BBI/Nacon does not own the IP – they are a licensee. They sell the game – not develop and co-create it. After we refused to comply, we stopped receiving financial contributions for over 4 months.”

Not only that, Frogwares kept receiving inconsistent data from Nacon after they constantly requested to see sales forecasts. After the game was released on Xbox One, PS4, and Epic Games Store, they received a letter from Nacon stating that their previously-approved milestones were canceled and as a result, they wouldn’t receive any profit at all from the game.

After the lawsuit was filed, Frogwares also noticed a couple of incorrect information on box covers and storefront pages, wherein it implied that Frogwares was not the owner of the IP. For instance, their logo was removed in some box covers.

This detective game may not be the best and it’s definitely far from perfect, with it receiving a 66% rating on PC Gamer, it’s still pretty entertaining. As such, it’s very disheartening to learn about this messy legal dispute.

Not all hope is lost, though! You can still purchase and play The Sinking City on Frogwares’ official website, or on other storefronts they have partnered with such as Origin, Nintendo Switch, and Gamesplanet.

Solace Dreams Remake: A Doom Mod Inspired By Dark Souls

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Doom has faced countless modifications and conversions since it’s release back in 1993. However, this new, full conversion mod takes the cake. Solace Dreams Remake is, well, a remake of an older game called Solace Dreams. Developer Erminio Lucente then took the Doom engine and created a whole new gaming experience by taking inspiration from Dark Souls and Silent Hill.

A lot of games these days have been labelled as “similar to Dark Souls,” however, this one actually means it. Alpha Beta Gamer states that Solace Dreams Remake is about a schoolgirl named Yuna who wakes up to find herself in a strange, dream realm. Each level of the game shows a different nightmare with different themes or settings.

It’s safe to say that Lucente really outdid himself with this mod, as the gameplay features of Solace Dreams Remake are pretty great. To be more specific, it has a shop, an in-game currency, as well as an XP and leveling system. Also, you have the power to summon one of your classmate’s in their boss form in order to assist you in battle.

Overall, the game has eight levels, and the visual style of each level are unique. You might ask: where does Dark Souls come into play? Well, the similarity between Solace Dreams Remake and Dark Souls can be seen during boss fights, as you will need extended patience and precision.

You can try out the Solace Dreams Remake by clicking here. Do note that it’s still in alpha version, so it may not be perfect but we highly recommend it anyway.

‘NBA2K21’ demo has been released with four playable teams

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Developer Visual Concepts has surprised players for the early demo release of NBA2K21. The demo is now available for download on the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

The demo only features four playable teams but has a few surprises for NBA fans. The demo gives fans the chance to play two “All-Time” teams including the Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers.

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In addition, another historic team can be controlled by fans through the iconic Boston Celtics team led by the legend Bill Russell. The other two playable teams are the West 2nd seed Los Angeles Clippers and East top seed Milwaukee Bucks.

The NBA2K21 demo provides players the ability to experience new additional features including a revamped shooting system and the Courtside Report. On top of that, the demo also includes a MyPlayer Builder which allows players to customize their characters in order to dominate the court. The developers also revealed that the progress made from the demo will be carried over once they buy the full version of the game.

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NBA2K21 will also be released on the next-gen consoles including the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5. However, because of the current global coronavirus pandemic, the developers said that they won’t be updating player rankings until the game is released on the next-gen consoles. Their main reason for doing this is to guarantee that the in-game ratings will reflect the performance of a player for the currently delayed season.

The NBA2K21 full game will be released on September 4, 2020, with a launch price of $69.99.

How To Find The Best Envelopes Online

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When you search for an online envelope store, the results might leave you even more confused. From window envelopes to colored paper envelopes, there is a wide range to choose from.

No matter the dimensions, project, design, or color of the envelope, you are still bound to get baffled.

Here is a quick guide on how to find the best envelopes online based on your purpose.

Business Envelopes

For any business-related correspondence like mailing the invoice, official proposal, and other communication, then business envelopes are a must for your organization. There are different sizes of business envelopes like the #10 regular envelope is called the legal size and they can hold 8½×11 folded sheets, perfectly. There are clear plastic windows on some to show the recipient’s address. Some have security tinted windows for protecting sensitive information like phone numbers, account numbers, etc. These envelopes available in many styles and sizes are ideal for all business communication.

Mini Envelopes

Are you looking for the perfect envelope for gifts? Mini envelopes have the charm that can make your small gifting items more attractive. From shipping gift cards to tiny greeting cards and personal notes, the #17 and #1 are very common. There are coin envelopes too. Available in sizes like 2¼×3½ and a variety of colors, these envelopes are ideal for stones, keys, jewelry, and holiday wishes.

Invitation Envelopes

Your invitations deserve to be bold and stand apart, right with personalized, gorgeous envelopes. You can find a large variety of invitation envelopes in sizes like 5¼×7¼, which are the best for A7 cards. There are different square and flat contoured flaps to give a more modern and sleek design. You can also get some in foil and silver lining design for a perfect presentation to your invites.

Square Envelopes

A unique design for envelopes, the square ones are trendy and appealing, featuring a lot of colors, sizes, flap styles, etc. The square body gives a finished and balanced look with its symmetrical design. With diverse patterns and contoured decoration, they are ideal for all purposes, from wedding invitations to gala and other celebration invites.

Specialty Envelopes

Every special occasion requires a special covering too. Sometimes it can be hard to find, but with websites like best buy envelopes, your search has finally come to an end. You can get an extensive collection of special envelopes for tickets, cards, memorable, airmail, and even currency. There are envelopes made of sturdy material too, for carrying small metal pieces or other tokens.

Rocket Arena Mythic Upgrade Pack Includes New Outfits, Trails, And More!

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Aletheia
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Despite being fairly new, Rocket Arena has had updates upon updates – and now, it has a new Mythic Upgrade pack available. The game was released back in July 2020 by Final Strike Games, and it consists of players shooting others in a 3v3 setting.

Rocket Arena has a unique roster of characters, and you will need to have an in-depth understanding of each as well as strategy and tactics in order to become the Rocket Arena champion. That being said, one way to ensure victory is to get your hands on the Mythic Upgrade pack that was recently released.

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This jam-packed DLC has all kinds of content, including new outfits, new Trails, as well as Rocket Fuel. Here is a complete list of the new features as found on Rocket Arena’s Origin page:

  • Mythic Guardian Phoenix Jayto Outfit
  • Epic Frost Princess Kayi Outfit
  • Epic Cyber Sailor Blastbeard Outfit
  • Epic Stone Temple Izell Outfit
  • Epic Pulsar Megablast Trail
  • Epic Fragment Return Trail
  • 1,000 Rocket Fuel (Enough Rocket Fuel to purchase the Blast Pass!)

However, if you weren’t aware, you do need to have the Rocket Arena base game in order for you to make use of this DLC. If you do have an EA Play membership, you can get the game for free.

Battle Hunters is Scheduled to Launch in October for Switch and PC

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Phase Two Games has officially announced the release of Battle Hunters, a squad-based RPG game, this coming October 2020. Reminiscent of the classic fantasy games of the past, Battle Hunters brings to the Nintendo Switch and PC a whole new and innovative style of combat.

From a lineup of 28 heroes who you meet and recruit along the way, you will be asked to choose only 3 to bring with you on your journey. Your squad will journey through caves, dungeons, forests, and other dangerous maps in order to save the Kingdom from a nameless villain.

All kinds of monsters will try to stop you from reaching your goal. However, these won’t deter your heroes, as they pass through the Cliffs of Desolation with its gargoyle inhabitants, to the Great Forest with its trolls and goblins.

The combat system for Battle Hunters is a unique mix of real-time action as well as turn-based gameplay. You have a wide array of fighting styles, too – from melee to range. Not only that, but you’ll have a blast choosing from the different weapons available, such as swords, blasters, blades, and more.

If you’re the type who enjoys customizing your party, then this game will definitely catch your eye. Battle Hunters has lots of room for customization: you can upgrade your heroes, and mix and match them around in order to create a party that will give you a winning chance.

Each hero has its own strengths and weaknesses, so it’s best to combine the right characters in order for you to make sure that you remain victorious in your grueling journey.

Battle Hunters will soon be released on Steam and Nintendo Switch, so add it to your wishlist today before you forget.

Apex Legends Game Director Address Silent Weapons Bug in Season 6

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It has come to the attention – and frustration – of many gamers that Apex Legends Season 6 currently has an ongoing bug wherein energy weapons like the Volt and the Devotion are completely silent in some cases. This can be a bit troublesome to many players, since energy weapons have become hugely popular in this sixth season.

 

Battle royal games like Apex Legends heavily rely on audio cues, so this can be a big problem when someone is shooting at you and you don’t know where they’re shooting from due to the lack of sound.

Fortunately, the developers at Respawn Entertainment have heard the outcry and they have addressed the bug on Twitter, stating that they are working on it. Unfortunately, there is no easy fix, but rest assured that they are actively working to find a solution to the issue.

We might not have an exact time frame as to when a fix will be rolled out, since it’s possible that they will wait until they have an update that includes other fixes for the game. However, it’s nice to know that they are aware of the situation.

That being said, if you don’t mind this glitch and you haven’t updated your game to the latest season, you should do so now. Along with Apex Legends Season 6 is a string of new features, including a new character called Rampart.

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