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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.
Bungie will let Destiny 2 infinite damage bug ride for a week: 'Do your thing'
Bungie has acknowledged a significant "near infinite damage" bug in Destiny 2, introduced by the Monument of Triumph update, but has opted to leave it in place for approximately one week. While the developers plan a fix for next week, they are encouraging players to exploit the bug for fun, referring to it as "The Artifactening." The bug allows for unreasonable damage output by stacking seasonal Artifact perks, though it has been disabled in PvP modes to prevent unfair advantages.
Review: Gothic 1 Remake (PS5) - Cult Classic Returns, Warts and All
Gothic 1 Remake is a faithful but flawed reproduction of the 2001 RPG, developed by Alkimia Interactive and published by THQ Nordic. While it modernizes graphics and expands content, it suffers from bland gameplay, significant bugs, and poor performance on PlayStation 5, making it difficult to recommend in its current state.
A scary Forza Horizon 6 bug is wiping people's saves for modifying specific cars
A bug in Forza Horizon 6 is causing players' save data to be wiped, particularly when modifying specific cars. This issue affects race progress, custom tunes, and garages, with reports circulating on Reddit and other platforms. While Forza Support can restore inventories, race progress is lost. The developers at Playground Games have not yet announced a fix, but players are advised to back up their save data periodically.
Destiny 2 bug that destroys bosses in "a few well-placed shots" disabled by Bungie ahead of the MMO's last update: "We want to ensure your experiences aren't trivialized"
Bungie has disabled a powerful bug in Destiny 2 that allowed players to instantly defeat bosses by combining a Titan Aspect with a Hunter's Golden Gun. The developer stated they want to prevent game experiences from being trivialized, especially with the launch of the Monument of Triumph update. This fix comes as Destiny 2 approaches its final updates.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Bethesda has promised a follow-up hotfix to address infestations in Fallout 76. The developer acknowledged the ongoing issues and is working on a solution to improve the player experience.
Valorant players claim they're being DDoS'd mid-game, as patch 12.10 descends into bug fiesta
Valorant players are reporting being subjected to DDoS attacks mid-game, causing severe lag and rubber-banding, particularly after the recent patch 12.10. This issue, alongside a significant number of other bugs affecting agents and maps, has led to player frustration. Riot Games has been contacted for clarification on the alleged exploit.
Destiny 2's final update has 71 pages of patch notes as Bungie says "our teams have worked tirelessly" to address bugs and are "still hunting down stragglers"
Bungie has released a massive 71-page, 17,000-word patch for Destiny 2, its final major update before the game is sunsetted. The studio states its teams have worked tirelessly to address high-priority bugs, though some minor issues may remain. The update, named Monument of Triumph, is set to launch on June 9.
Path of Exile 2 Return of the Ancients dooms devs to the hotfix mines as the action RPG's "buggiest" update yet sees the biggest Steam player peak since launch
Path of Exile 2's 'Return of the Ancients' update has led to a significant surge in player numbers, reaching a new peak of over 421,000 concurrent players on Steam. However, the update is also plagued by numerous bugs, leading Grinding Gear Games to acknowledge the issues and work on fixes for progression blockers, crashes, and other critical problems.
PvP MMORPG Profane re-engages – then halts – its playtest over persistent and ‘annoying’ bugs
The PvP MMORPG Profane, developed by Insane Studios, has halted its ongoing playtest due to persistent and "annoying" bugs that are negatively impacting the player experience. While the playtest was intended to identify and fix issues, the severity of the bugs led to an early conclusion. The developers have not yet provided a timeline for when testing will resume, but they aim to preserve world progress.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Bug Can Trap You in the Index
Nintendo is aware of a bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book that can trap players in the Index area, preventing game completion. A patch is planned to fix the issue and allow players to progress. The bug occurs if players do not engage with the Index section immediately after it becomes available.
Nintendo discovers Yoshi and the Mysterious Book game-breaking bug with a fix on way
Nintendo has acknowledged a game-breaking bug in Yoshi and the Mysterious Book, discovered through user reports. The company is preparing an update to fix the issue, which prevents players from exiting the Index page under specific conditions after clearing four chapters. Nintendo has apologized for the inconvenience and requested player patience.
