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Diablo 4 players are so obsessed with a ring that's probably killing them that Blizzard has been forced to investigate like the dang Fellowship
Players in Diablo 4 are reporting unexpected deaths while using the Wendigo Brand ring, which is intended to increase player power after kills. Blizzard Entertainment is investigating the issue, with community manager Marcus Kretz confirming the team is looking into the bug. The problem appears to occur when the ring's health-boosting effect reaches 50 stacks, causing it to drain health instead.
Agefield High: Rock the School Is Far From the Bully Successor We Were Hoping For | IGN Preview
Agefield High: Rock the School is described as unpolished and uninspired, with buggy gameplay and wonky physics that detract from the experience. Despite the game's approaching August release date, the preview suggests significant improvements are needed to make the game redeemable.
As Bethesda boss Todd Howard praises Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5's "incredible" tech team, fans aren't convinced Creation Engine 3 is a good idea: "Gonna release in an absolute buggy mess"
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 will be developed using the updated Creation Engine 3. While director Todd Howard praised the technology team's capabilities, fans expressed concerns about potential bugs and outdated mechanics like loading screens, citing past issues with Bethesda's engine. The engine's modding potential was noted as a positive by some, while others worried about the impact of recent Xbox layoffs on development.
The blinding muzzle flash in Modern Warfare 4's gameplay premiere was actually a bug
Infinity Ward has confirmed that the extreme muzzle flash seen in early gameplay footage of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 was a bug. The developer stated that the issue, which significantly obscured the screen during firing, will be fixed before the game's beta period. This bug marred the initial hands-on gameplay premiere for content creators.
Bungie pulls "unfinished" Marathon gun skins, but promises you'll get them back next week
Bungie has temporarily removed four weapon skins from the game Marathon due to unfinished art assets that caused them to appear mostly invisible, particularly the 'RGBully' effect on the Bully SMG. The developer plans to reintroduce the affected Arcana Crusade pack skins in next week's mid-season update, assuring players that ownership is preserved. This update will also include details on the new Vault Breaker mode, balance changes, and weapon adjustments.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
A bug in Assassin's Creed Black Flag, referred to as the 'Resynced bug', is causing ships to sink in a humorous manner. The issue has been reported and is affecting gameplay for players.
Blizzard responds to Diablo 4 Season 14 Mythic complaints by making them easier to craft and fixing a bug that stopped…
Blizzard Entertainment is addressing player complaints regarding Mythic Uniques in Diablo 4's Season 14 by making them easier to craft and fixing a bug that prevented some bosses from dropping them. While these changes are a step towards improving the crafting process, they do not address all the systemic issues players have raised about the season's mechanics.
Famously buggy Assassin's Creed Unity "is one of the most underestimated games in the series," says lead who admits its "launch was a huge challenge"
Ubisoft veteran Jean Guesdon reflects on the challenging launch of Assassin's Creed Unity, admitting that the game may have pushed too many new technologies at once. Despite its buggy release, Guesdon considers Unity one of the series' most underestimated titles, highlighting its ambitious features like 1:1 scale, integrated multiplayer, and new parkour system.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly has a bug that can wipe hours of playtime, but Ubisoft is working…
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced reportedly contains a bug that can cause players to lose several hours of progress, particularly when unfinished Templar Hunt sidequests conflict with main story missions. Ubisoft has acknowledged the issue and is working on a fix for an upcoming update.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Studio Boss Acknowledges Issues, Says Players Still Enjoyed It
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledged the widespread criticism and bugs affecting Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. While admitting the release had issues, he stated internal metrics showed many players enjoyed the remastered titles. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect redux would require direct involvement from Rockstar Games.
A bug in Discord's safety systems incorrectly banned accounts since May
A bug within Discord's safety systems may have resulted in approximately 8,200 accounts being incorrectly banned since May. The issue affected the platform's ability to properly manage account security.
Palia: How to Get the King Crab Plush
This guide explains how to obtain the rare King Crab Plush in Palia. Players can acquire the plush by catching the King Crab, a rare bug that spawns randomly when collecting shells in the Royal Highlands region. The guide also provides tips on stunning and catching the King Crab, including strategies for dealing with Amber-touched variants.
WoW's bug-filled April patch was actually from trying to fix too much too fast, says director Ion Hazzikostas—like an elevator from 13 years ago that blew up housing
World of Warcraft director Ion Hazzikostas explained that the numerous bugs in Patch 12.0.5 were not due to a rushed development cycle, but rather an aggressive attempt to fix issues close to the release date. One significant bug that disabled player housing was traced back to a last-minute fix for a 2013 Siege of Orgrimmar elevator issue, highlighting the complex interdependencies within the game's code.
Minecraft's new, free inventory-expanding backpack has been eating players' loot
A new free Herschel Backpack add-on for Minecraft, which offers 384 inventory slots, is reportedly causing players to lose their items. Some users have experienced their entire backpack contents vanishing after logging out and back in, even with the soul-bound upgrade. Mojang has acknowledged the bug, which remains unresolved.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The latest update for RuneScape's Dragonwilds, version 0.12, has been released, detailing known issues and vital information for players. The update includes information on buffs, nerfs, and bugs affecting the game.
Marathon dev Bungie thinks you're getting too much loot, and it wants to change that
Bungie is addressing an issue in Marathon where players are accumulating loot too quickly, leading to "bloated Vaults." The developer is investigating a bug causing higher rarity loot to drop more often than intended, which has resulted in players achieving the equivalent of three months' worth of progression in just two weeks. Bungie has implemented some fixes and progression tweaks, with plans to adjust the loot system further.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon players are experiencing an excessive amount of loot in Season 2, a phenomenon the developers are actively investigating. Separately, StarCraft 2 developers are addressing game balance issues.
What Happened To Bargain in Grow a Garden 2?
The 'Bargain' service in Grow a Garden 2, which allowed players to gamble on crop prices with the NPC Steven, has been temporarily disabled due to a bug. While the exact return date is unknown, it is expected to be fixed in an upcoming update. Attempts to use the feature currently result in refusal, but players do not lose any in-game currency.
Destiny 2 players are dealing "near infinite damage" to bosses thanks to a new bug, but Bungie is letting it…
A bug in Destiny 2 is allowing players to deal near-infinite damage to bosses due to unintended stacking of seasonal Artifact perks. Bungie is aware of the issue and plans to fix it next week, but is currently allowing players to enjoy the exploit for a limited time. Artifacts have been disabled in Crucible and Gambit to prevent abuse in those modes.
Destiny 2 has a wild "infinite damage" bug, but Bungie isn't rushing to fix it
Bungie has acknowledged a bug in Destiny 2 that allows players to achieve near-infinite damage by stacking Artifact mods. While a fix is planned for next week, the developer is encouraging players to have fun with the glitch in PvE content, though it has been disabled in Crucible and Gambit. This comes as the game's final update has been released and reports suggest significant layoffs at Bungie.
