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The mighty SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset just got a ridiculous Spring Sale price cut
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset is available at a significantly reduced price during Amazon's UK Spring Sale, dropping to £229.99 from its usual £329.99. This headset offers multi-platform compatibility with PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, along with features like hot-swappable batteries and high-quality audio.
Marvel Rivals devs couldn't help but "panic" at the thought of going into the live-service graveyard that just claimed Highguard: "It's not guaranteed"
Developers at NetEase expressed 'panic' about releasing their live-service hero shooter Marvel Rivals in 2024, given the recent failure of PlayStation's Concord. The team is focused on avoiding the pitfalls that led to the demise of other live-service games.
This Week's Patch Notes: Marvel Rivals, Battlefield 2042 Updates | Two Average Gamers
This week's gaming updates include returning events and new cosmetic bundles for Marvel Rivals, alongside bug fixes for Iron Fist and Angela. Battlefield 2042 received a minor maintenance patch, version 8.8, with general tweaks and fixes that do not significantly impact gameplay. Marvel Rivals' Chrono-Rush event offers unlimited points for rewards, while new store bundles featuring Psylocke and Captain America are also available.
Marvel Rivals Introduces Innovative Anti-Throwing System - GameHaunt
NetEase Games has launched the Victim Compensation Protocol for Marvel Rivals to combat incentivized throwing, a practice where players are paid to intentionally lose matches. The new system automatically refunds lost ranked points to victims of sabotage and their teammates. This proactive approach, combined with account bans for perpetrators, aims to create a fairer ranked play environment, distinguishing it from other hero shooters that primarily rely on player reports.
Marvel Rivals implements a "Victim Compensation Protocol" as people are getting paid to throw
NetEase, the developer of Marvel Rivals, has introduced a "Victim Compensation Protocol" to combat players being paid to intentionally lose or sabotage matches. This system aims to address issues arising from match-fixing within the game.
Marvel Rivals implements a ″Victim Compensation Protocol″ as people are getting paid to throw
Marvel Rivals has introduced a "Victim Compensation Protocol" which appears to be a system for compensating players. The article uses a narrative involving Deadpool, Gambit, and Rogue to illustrate a chaotic scenario, possibly as a metaphor for in-game events or player experiences.
Marvel Rivals is enacting 'Victim Compensation Protocol' for everyone who has been negatively affected by the incentivised throwing epidemic: 'The system will automatically restore lost points'
NetEase has implemented a 'Victim Compensation Protocol' in Marvel Rivals to address incentivized throwing, where players are paid to lose matches. The system will automatically restore lost points for players negatively affected by teammates confirmed to be engaging in malicious behavior. A new detection system using big data analysis and manual review has also been deployed to penalize offenders.
The Division 2 Breaks Its Steam Record | TAG
The Division 2 has broken its own Steam concurrent player record with over 27,000 players, seven years after its release, likely fueled by Ubisoft's upcoming roadmap. Separately, Resident Evil Requiem is experiencing extremely high demand, selling out physical copies online, and Harlem Globetrotters are getting their first basketball game in two decades. Additionally, Slay the Spire 2 released an update to fix multiplayer bugs, and NetEase is cracking down on match-fixing in Marvel Rivals.
Website that let Marvel Rivals players pay each other to throw matches pivots to "transparency initiative" after NetEase get mad
Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has implemented new systems to detect and combat match-fixing after a third-party website facilitated players being paid to throw matches. The developer has introduced an active server-wide detection system and a compensation system for affected players, while the website in question has pivoted to a "transparency initiative."
Marvel Rivals launches new "anti-throwing" tech with compensation for victims
Marvel Rivals is implementing new anti-throwing technology to combat deliberate sabotage within matches. The game will also provide compensation for players who are victims of such actions, including the return of lost ranked points.
NetEase cuts funding for Yakuza creator’s new game as the studio anticipates ‘impending closure’
Publisher NetEase has cut funding for Nagoshi Studio's upcoming game, Gang of Dragon, a spiritual successor to the Yakuza series, and the studio anticipates closure. Nagoshi Studio is reportedly seeking new funding sources but has been unsuccessful. This decision comes as NetEase continues to downsize its gaming operations, having previously closed Ouka Studio and laid off staff from Marvel Rivals.
Slay the Spire 2 dev compared it to unexciting 'chicken noodle soup' before its extraordinary launch, but it turns out people really, really like their soup
Slay the Spire 2 has seen an extraordinary launch, with developer Mega Crit expressing surprise at the overwhelming player response. The game achieved a peak of over 179,000 concurrent players on Steam, significantly outperforming its predecessor and other new releases. Mega Crit co-founder Casey Yano had previously described the original Slay the Spire as "chicken noodle soup" of video games, a humble comparison that belies the sequel's massive success.
NetEase warns Marvel Rivals Throwing Bounty participants face punishment
NetEase has issued a warning to players participating in "throwing bounty" activities in Marvel Rivals, stating that such actions undermine competitive integrity and will result in severe penalties, including permanent bans. The company is implementing a specialized investigation protocol to identify and address this negative gameplay trend.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marvel Rivals has implemented changes to address 'incentivised throwing,' a bounty system that allowed players to pay to intentionally ruin matches. These updates aim to improve the overall matchmaking experience for players.
Marvel Rivals has finally addressed 'incentivised throwing', the bounty system where people pay to ruin matches: 'We maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy against any form of malicious disruption'
NetEase has addressed the issue of 'incentivised throwing' in Marvel Rivals, where third-party websites offered bounties for players to intentionally lose matches. The company stated it maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against such disruptions and is implementing a specialized investigation protocol, with accounts found violating policies facing permanent bans.
Morning Multiplex
This article rounds up recent trailers for several games including the official demo trailer for Doomsday Diner, a co-op trailer for Dragonkin - The Banished, and an announcement trailer for Marvel Rivals. It also highlights the Early Access Season 3 trailer for skate. and mentions the Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026.
Xbox Unveils Project Helix | TAG
Microsoft's new Xbox boss, Asha Sharma, revealed details about the upcoming console codenamed Project Helix, which will support both Xbox and PC games. Separately, Marvel Rivals released a patch for its Chrono Rush event with unlimited points, and The Pokémon Company objected to the misuse of its intellectual property in political memes by the Trump administration.
Marvel Rivals is bringing back Chrono Rush, among other fixes, in its latest patch: 'With no cap on how many points…
Marvel Rivals has reintroduced the Chrono Rush event, allowing players to earn unlimited Chrono Tokens for battle pass tiers and cosmetics. The event runs for two weeks and also offers a way to exchange surplus tokens for in-game units, though with a cap. The latest patch also includes fixes for bugs related to Angela's Assassin's Charge and Doctor Strange's portal.
2XKO is no longer in PlayStation 6 top downloads charts and nobody is remotely shocked
Riot Games' 2XKO has fallen off PlayStation's download charts, indicating lower-than-expected popularity for the 2v2 fighting game. Despite attempts to market it as a mainstream title and introduce expensive cosmetic skins, the game struggles to gain traction beyond the dedicated fighting game community, leading to layoffs and questions about its long-term viability.
Marvel Rivals Shows How Game Updates Should Work With New Patch
Marvel Rivals has implemented a new patch update that requires no server downtime, allowing players to update their clients and continue playing immediately. This approach is highlighted as a significant technical achievement and a demonstration of long-term commitment to the game, setting a new standard for how online multiplayer games should handle updates and respect player time.
