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Battlefield 2042: Portal Mode Has Already Been Used to Make a Battle Royale

Battlefield 2042's Portal mode has already been used to make a Call of Duty: Warzone-style Battle Royale mode within the shooter. While featuring some interesting workarounds, the custom-made "Warfield 100" includes a pre-game lobby, randomized loot, a closing circle, and more. As reported by MP1ST, a Reddit user going by the handle u/chbmg recently revealed that they'd created their very own Battle Royale within 2042's new Portal creation tools. "After spending more hours in the rules editor than I care to admit, I'm pleased to announce the creation of a full battle royale experience for Battlefield Portal," revealed the user on Reddit. In the post, chbmg explains a number of features found in the mode - many of which are similar...

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Babylon's Fall Contains Gear and Emotes 'Borrowed' From Final Fantasy 14

Babylon's Fall, the upcoming online fantasy RPG from Platinum Games and Square Enix contains a range of gear and emotes 'borrowed' from Final Fantasy 14. During a recent closed beta for Babylon's Fall, a number of players noticed that the game's armour sported some similar looks to the Final Fantasy MMO. Following speculation, producer Yosuke Saito confirmed the connection in an update post, confirming that not only had Babylon's Fall borrowed a number of assets from FF14 but also that this came following an offer from Final Fantasy 14's director Naoki Yoshida. "To get straight to the point: yes, Babylon's Fall contains gear and emote data borrowed from Final Fantasy 14," confirms Saito in the post. "When I gave my Babylon's Fall...

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The Best PC Gifts to Give This Holiday 2021

Holiday gift buying for the tech geek and PC gamer in your life isn't always easy. If you know a special someone who prefers PC over console gaming or just loves owning the best new gadgets, this is the gift guide for you. There are as many ways to satisfy your gift-giving needs as there are ways to configure a gaming rig, and the sheer number of games that are exclusive to, or look absolutely amazing on PC is staggering. We've separated the wheat from the chaff to bring you only the best in tech and PC gift giving ideas. The Coolest PC Hardware Oculus Quest 2 - Advanced All-In-One VR Headset Losing yourself in virtual reality is easier than ever. Surprise the PC gamer in your life with the newly reduced Oculus Quest 2 bundle. It...

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The Best Original Xbox Games

If you grew up in the haze of Planet Hollywood and 00s MTV, there’s a chance you may have spent some time with the original Xbox. Microsoft’s first gaming console, it’s a monolithic beast that isn’t all that well-remembered compared to some of its peers, but still delivered some of the most fascinating games of […] The post The Best Original Xbox Games appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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The Best of Green Man Gaming’s Black Friday Sale 2021

Black Friday – an annual celebration of saving, not to mention a global phenomenon. And this year at Green Man Gaming, we’re proud to unveil our biggest and best Black Friday Sale EVER. Thousands of games are on sale over the duration of the sale, from the biggest blockbuster hits to the next indie game […] The post The Best of Green Man Gaming’s Black Friday Sale 2021 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Green Man Gaming News Roundup – 19/11/2021

We’ve smashed our way into the middle of November and the gaming news hasn’t let up for a single second. There have been announcements, surprises and more rolling in like a magnificent tide of exciting gaming goodness. There’s always too much to keep up with but that’s why we’re here – to lead you through […] The post Green Man Gaming News Roundup – 19/11/2021 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Rainbow Six Vegas Missions Ranked

It seems like we really don’t talk enough about just how good Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas was. The tactical, first-person shooter series traded its usual dark and grimy setting for the glitz and glamour of the Vegas strip and it was a blast – so much so that it inspired a sequel in Tom […] The post Rainbow Six Vegas Missions Ranked appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Original Xbox 20th Anniversary: a look back at the last two decades

Unbelievably, the original Xbox console is 20 years old. That little monolith that marked Microsoft’s first brave push into the world of video games is old enough to drink a pint in the UK, get married and more. So to mark the occasion, we’ve put together a small retrospective looking back at the first 20 […] The post Original Xbox 20th Anniversary: a look back at the last two decades appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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The best games for families to play this Thanksgiving

It’s difficult to find games that can be fun for the whole family. Board games can often lead to threats of violence. Quiz games might seem like an option until your quiet cousin spoils all the fun with their hidden trivia knowledge. And similarly, choosing the elusive crowd-pleasing video games for families is a secret […] The post The best games for families to play this Thanksgiving appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Everything You Need To Know About Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite is so close it’s almost within reach; our hands can nearly touch the glass of Master Chief’s visor. Excitement is at fever-pitch for this latest installment in the long-running Halo series and with players already filling out the multiplayer mode in their droves, the buzz is extremely positive. If you’re planning on picking […] The post Everything You Need To Know About Halo Infinite appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Xbox Game Pass November 2021

Spooky season is over and it’s starting to get dark, but we can always rely on Microsoft’s generous Xbox Game Pass additions to provide some light in the deep dark tunnel that is our collective gaming backlogs. The Xbox Game Pass November 2021 outing is a particularly strong one thanks to a gigantic first-party release […] The post Xbox Game Pass November 2021 appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Everything you need to know about Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker

Sending the community into a bit of a flutter when announced, Endwalker is the latest expansion to Square Enix’s wildly-successful MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV. Delayed by COVID 19, its release is now just around the corner, and your friendly Green Man Gaming team are here to provide you with everything you need to know about […] The post Everything you need to know about Final Fantasy XIV Endwalker appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Kainga: Seeds of Civilization – Early Access First Impressions

Kainga: Seeds of Civilisation has just launched into Early Access meaning everyone can get their hands on it for the very first time. Set in a world filled with danger and magic, this roguelite village builder lets you build the settlement of your dreams – or at least, lets you try. You’ll be building over […] The post Kainga: Seeds of Civilization – Early Access First Impressions appeared first on Green Man Gaming Blog. Continue reading...

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Cricket 22 Delayed Because of Sex Scandal

Developer Big Ant has delayed Cricket 22 to swap out one of the game's cover stars, following a sex scandal involving the athlete. As reported by Kotaku, the sports game developer was set to include Australian Cricketer Tim Paine on the cover of this year's cricketing title but has taken the decision to remove his image following the emergence of a sex scandal, after the star was revealed to have sent "lewd messages" and a picture of his genitals to a former female colleague. Big Ant posted a statement to Twitter earlier this week confirming that it was delaying the game from November 25 to December 2. "Unfortunately, factors beyond our control have meant that we need to update the game’s cover art, other visuals, and team lists,"...

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10 Absolute Best PS5 and PlayStation Black Friday Deals

PlayStation fans, it's time to keep things simple this Black Friday. There's already a lot of incredible PS5 and PlayStation deals right now, but if you're looking for a quick bitesize guide to PS5 discounts this Black Friday, then look no further. This is a no-nonsense zone, just pure deals for the best PS5 and PlayStation games, accessories, memberships, and more. We've even included a quick TL;DR for those who don't always have the time to browse the whole article. TL;DR - 10 Best PS5 Deals 1. PlayStation Plus 12-Month Membership for $39.99 (Save $20) It's the clear favorite for PS5 and PlayStation users this Black Friday. We all need to extend our PS Plus membership every year, and there's no better time to do it than during...

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Ex-Bioware Writer Explains His Concerns About a Mass Effect or Dragon Age TV Series

David Gaider, the former BioWare Lead Writer who worked on Dragon Age: Origins and Inquisition, has explained a number of concerns that he holds about a potenial Mass Effect or Dragon Age TV Series. Reports emerged earlier this year saying Netflix was developing a Dragon Age series and, after Amazon Studios was said to be nearing a deal to develop a Mass Effect TV series, Gaider took to Twitter to address a number of worries he has with either franchise switching mediums. "I'm relieved to see that the Mass Effect/Amazon deal is for a potential TV series and not a movie," said Gaider in a thread. "Even so, the possibility (and likewise for Dragon Age) makes me cringe just a little, unlike many fans who appear... excited?" Gaider's...

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Halo Infinite Multiplayer Will Add More Weapons Over Time

343 Industries Head of Creative, Joseph Staten has confirmed that Halo Infinite's multiplayer will add more weapons over time. During a recent quick-fire interview with Game Informer, Staten recently spoke about the number of weapons in Halo Infinite's current multiplayer mode, confirming to fans that more weapons will be coming to the game in due course. When asked whether or not Halo fans have seen everything there is to see from Halo Infinite's armory, Staten's response was pretty definitive. "The answer is a resounding 'no you have not'," he confirmed before stating that it was a "pretty safe bet" to assume that more weapons would be coming to the game as time goes on. Unfortunately, due to the rapid-fire nature of the...

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Roblox Sues YouTuber For Posting 'False And Misleading Terrorist Threats'

The Roblox Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Roblox content creator Benjamin Robert Simon a.k.a. Ruben Sim for leading a "cybermob" that, among other things, posts "false and misleading terrorist threats." As reported by Polygon, this lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, November 23 and alleges that Simon "commits and encourages unlawful acts designed to injure Roblox and its users." The Roblox Company is looking to collect $1.6 million in damages and is suing Simon for fraud, breach of contract and four other counts. Despite Simon being banned for years from Roblox, he has found a way in by "hacking" and using accounts created by other users. He was originally banned for "harassing users and using racist and homophobic slurs, as...

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DICE's Head of Design Fawzi Mesmar Leaves Company Following Battlefield 2042 Launch

Fawzi Mesmar, DICE's head of design that worked on the Battlefield and Star Wars: Battlefront franchises, has decided to leave the company following the launch of Battlefield 2042. As reported by VGC, his departure was announced via an e-mail sent to DICE's staff, and it "revealed he'd been planning to leave for some time once the studio's latest shooter has been shipped." Mesmar had served as DICE's head of design since 2019, a job he took after being Candy Crush developer King's studio director, production & game design. “It was an absolute pleasure to serve on the best design teams in the galaxy,” Mesmar wrote in his email to staff. “The incredible design work that you do continues to inspire me every day. Thank you for putting...

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Call of Duty: Vanguard Disables Secrets of the Pacific After 'Widespread Crashes'

Sledgehammer Games has disabled the Secrets of the Pacific event in Call of Duty: Vanguard - which gives players details on Warzone Pacific's new map Caldera - due to "widespread crashing issues." Secrets of the Pacific is a crossover event between Call of Duty: Vanguard and Warzone, and it features challenges that reveal more about Caldera and its points of interest when completed. While Warzone doesn't seem to be impacted, Vanguard players have been reporting that it is causing widespread crashing. Sledgehammer announced that the Secrets of Pacific Event would be disabled while it works to "squash this bug." Despite giving no timetable for its return, it did promise that any progress already earned in the event will not be lost...

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NEO: The World Ends With You Fails To Meet Sales Expectations

NEO: The World Ends With You failed to meet sales expectations, according to Square Enix's latest financial briefing, The sequel to the breakout 2007 Nintendo DS game, The World Ends with You, it contributed to Square Enix's overall lower game sales this year than in the same period last year. "While NEO: The World Ends With You was well received by users, it has underperformed our initial expectations," Square Enix President Yosuke Matsuda said. Despite releasing multiple new titles this year, including Outriders, Nier Replicant ver. 1.22474487139, NEO: The World Ends with You, and Life is Strange: True Colors, Square Enix Chief Accounting Officer Atsushi Matsuda said the overall net sales of Square Enix's HD games subsegment were...

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Exclusive Look at Combat and Progression in Myth of Empires

Myth of Empires, the new large-scale multiplayer sandbox game that allows players to command armies and participate in ancient era warfare, has officially entered Early Access and is offering players a chance to try out the game as development is finished. In celebration of that milestone, we sat down with Angela Game’s Leon Meng and Lionel Li to discuss what makes this game so special. Meng is a producer on Myth of Empires and Li is the lead game designer and they both walked us through everything the game has to offer, where the initial idea came from, how it differs from other sandbox games, and much more. As with most things, Myth of Empires started off as an idea. Originally, the team set out to make a game that “reflected...

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Life is Strange: True Colors for Nintendo Switch Gets December Release Date

We already knew that Square Enix was planning to release Life is Strange: True Colors on Nintendo Switch. Today, we finally know that the Switch version will be released on December 7. As noted in a new tweet, the Switch port will arrive digitally via the Nintendo eShop on December 7. Those looking to pick up a physical cartridge will have to wait until February 25, 2022. Life is Strange: True Colors was originally released on September 10 on all major platforms, but ahead of its release, developer Deck Nine games confirmed that the Switch version would not release alongside the other versions. We reviewed Life is Strange: True Colors last September on IGN, which we gave a 9, noting that the latest entry was also the best in the...

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Dragon Ball: The Breakers Closed Beta Test Dates Announced

Bandai Namco and Dimps have announced that a closed beta for Dragon Ball: The Breakers will run on PC next month. Registration for the event, which will run from December 3 to December 4, is now open in North America, Europe, and Japan. Across the two days, Bandai Namco will run four different closed beta sessions, the majority of which will take place on December 4. A full list of timings for these sessions is outlined below: December 3 from 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm PT / 1:00 am ET December 4 from 4:00 am PT / 7:00 am ET to 8:00 am PT / 11:00 am ET December 4 from 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET to 2:00 pm PT / 5:00 pm ET December 4 from 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET to 10:00 pm PT / 1:00 am ET Bandai Namco initially revealed its...

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Fortnite Chapter 2 Is Coming to an "End" in December

Fortnite Chapter 2 is coming to an end as players prepare for one final faceoff against The Cube Queen. Once again, Fortnite is prepping a one-time-only in-game event called “The End” which will bring the current chapter to a close. Epic Games has announced “The End” a finale event for Fortnite Chapter 2 set to begin on December 4 at 1 pm PT/4 pm ET. Players will ready up together to fight The Cube Queen in the last stand. The End will support up to 16 player parties so you can squad up with even more friends. The End playlist will be available in Fortnite 30 minutes before the start of the event. Just like the finale for Fortnite Chapter 1, “The End” is a one-time-only event. Epic recommends players and content creators to record...

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Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City Almost Included a Scene Where Chris Redfield Punched a Boulder

Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City is out now and theaters, and if you are a fan of the series, you'll surely enjoy all the little secrets and references from the games scattered throughout the film. While an influx of easter eggs made it to the final cut, some of the most memorable scenes of the Resident Evil games did not make it, including that meme-worthy scene in Resident Evil 5 where Chris Redfield punches a boulder. Welcome to Raccoon City director Johannes Roberts tells IGN in an interview that he originally wanted to put the scene in the film, noting that even Chris Redfield actor Robbie Amell was interested in filming the scene. Unfortunately, it couldn't work in the film, but Roberts hopes that a future film in the...

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Ghostrunner Teases a Reveal of Its 'Ultimate DLC'

Ghostrunner, the high-speed first-person action game, is teasing the announcement of 'The Ultimate DLC' – and you can sign up to play it in beta now. A new teaser includes a cryptic set of images that show a mixture of action, shots of a lab-like environment, and a stirring figure inside a cryo-chamber like case. The teaser is accompanied by the words: "You're in a dream. A child approaches you and asks you for directions. While the child is talking, you notice a snake in the grass about to strike them. What do you say?" We'll learn more on November 30 but, in the meantime, you can register to be a part of a closed beta already. Previous Ghostrunner DLC packs have included new cosmetics and weapons, as well as brand new modes, but...

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Halo Infinite Players Frustrated With Fracture: Tenrai Event's Gated Progression

Halo Infinite's first event - Fracture: Tenrai - is giving Spartans around the world the chance to earn free rewards like the samurai-inspired Yoroi Armor Core. Unfortunately, many have already run into issues with its gated progression and padded event pass. The Fracture: Tenrai Event Pass is free to all players and contains 30 tiers of rewards. Unlike Halo Infinite's premium Battle Pass that requires XP to level up, players can only progress through the event pass by completing specific event challenges. While there is nothing inherently wrong with that, some of the other factors surrounding it are causing frustration for certain players. For one, the event pass can not be completed in this first week that ends on Monday, November...

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Amazon Nears Deal to Make Mass Effect TV Series

Amazon Studios is nearing a deal to develop a Mass Effect TV series based on BioWare’s popular sci-fi RPG. In a report about Amazon’s success with the recent Wheel of Time adaptation, Deadline says Amazon is readying more adaptations for popular franchises, including Mass Effect. The report notes that the deal is nearing, meaning Amazon and EA haven’t fully agreed to the project just yet. There are no details on the story or whether or not this will be an original story set in the Mass Effect universe or a story related to the video game series. Mass Effect is a massively popular RPG series created by BioWare. The sprawling sci-fi epic consists of many different alien races and civilizations reckoning with technology left behind by...

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Battlefield 2042 to Release First Major Fix Later This Week

After a particularly difficult and divisive launch, EA and DICE are releasing a second update for Battlefield 2042 on November 25, followed by a "substantial" third update in early December, and a fourth update sometime before the holidays. The second and third updates aim to address various technical issues and gameplay balancing. Here's what to expect in Update #2: Improved soldier revives, fixing an issue with not being able to revive a teammate when they die close to a wall or object. A "respawn protection system" that will address a bug that leaves players in a downed state for too long. Re-enabling Battlefield Portal's UAV-1 interaction after adjusting its overpowered state. Vehicle balancing for the LCAA Hovercraft and MD540...

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