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Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Players are expressing frustration with the latest World of Warcraft patch, citing a significant number of bugs and issues. The update appears to be a large list of problems rather than intended gameplay changes.
WoW's latest patch is drowning in bugs, with players worried that Blizzard is struggling to keep its head above…
The latest patch for World of Warcraft, version 12.0.5, is reportedly plagued by numerous bugs, causing concern among players about Blizzard's ability to manage the game. Issues range from game modes being ruined by exploits to loot duplication, class-specific problems, and even raid boss encounters being unplayable for some. While some minor bugs have been fixed, new problems continue to emerge faster than they can be addressed, raising questions about the development team's current capacity.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Blizzard Entertainment accidentally left an "x-ray vision" exploit active in World of Warcraft's new prop hunt mode, leading to unfair matches. This bug was reported by PC Gamer.
Crimson Desert players keep losing boss fights to a haunted book that forces you to read it over and over again:…
Players of Pearl Abyss's RPG Crimson Desert are encountering a recurring bug where an in-game item called the Equipment Manual repeatedly appears, even during boss fights, preventing players from pausing or accessing menus. This issue, which some players are humorously attributing to a 'haunted book,' is causing significant frustration and inconvenience during gameplay.
Instagram says a bug turned your photos black and white
Instagram has confirmed a bug that caused some HDR photos to incorrectly appear as black-and-white for a subset of users. The Meta-owned app stated that the technical issue has since been corrected and affected photos will revert to their original colors automatically over the next few hours.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
The popular shotgun in Marathon is receiving its second nerf, alongside other balance adjustments and bug fixes. Further details on the specific changes are expected.
Elder Scrolls co-creator believed bugs were a necessary evil for Bethesda's massive RPGs: "I think the trade-off has proven to be acceptable by the fans"
Elder Scrolls co-creator Vijay Lakshman believes that bugs in Bethesda's massive RPGs are an acceptable trade-off for the open-ended, infinitely playable worlds they offer. He explained that the complexity of generating events makes thorough testing difficult, and that the small teams and budgets of the early days contributed to the prevalence of bugs. While The Elder Scrolls VI might be more polished due to Bethesda's growth, a completely bug-free experience is unlikely.
Replaced Review
Replaced is a visually impressive 2.5D action platformer, though the game is hampered by some AI-related bugs that require further updates. Despite these technical issues, the core gameplay experience is described as gripping.
Nasty Pokemon XD Gale of Darkness Switch 2 bug that was costing players progress has been fixed: "This happened to…
A bug in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness that caused players to lose progress by forcefully quitting the game has been fixed. The issue affected the Nintendo Classics app version on the Nintendo Switch. Players can now continue their game without the risk of losing hours of playtime.
Overwatch launches on Nintendo Switch 2 with performance issues, Blizzard confirms patch in the works
Overwatch has launched on Nintendo Switch with reported performance issues, with players experiencing frame rates closer to 30 FPS instead of the promised 60 FPS. Blizzard Entertainment has acknowledged the problem and is working on a patch to resolve the performance issues, as well as other reported bugs affecting settings, cosmetics, and voice lines.
Bethesda Acknowledges Starfield PS5 Crashes, Hotfix Coming Soon
Bethesda has acknowledged reports of crashing issues affecting Starfield on PlayStation 5 and confirmed a hotfix is planned for release this week. The studio stated they have identified the causes for the crashes and are working to implement a solution. This follows player complaints about bugs and instability on the PS5 version of the game.
Starfield PS5 Refunds Being Issued to Some Users Due to Crashes
Some PlayStation 5 users are reporting frequent crashes with the retail version of Starfield, leading to requests for refunds from the PlayStation Store. While some players have successfully obtained refunds, others are still awaiting a decision from Sony. The crashing issues have been confirmed on both the standard PlayStation 5 and the PS5 Pro, though the cause remains unknown.
Starfield on PS5 is ‘unplayable’ complain gamers plagued by bugs and crashes
Players are reporting that the PlayStation 5 version of Starfield is 'unplayable' due to frequent bugs and crashes, with some experiencing freezes every few minutes. Despite the issues, the game maintains a relatively high score on the PlayStation Store. This follows Bethesda's pattern of not sending out review copies for the game's launch.
Steam Update Fixes Achievement Black Hole and Brings Proper Display Modes
A recent Steam update addresses a critical bug that caused achievements to disappear and introduces long-awaited display options. The patch includes Windowed, Borderless, and Exclusive Fullscreen modes, along with UI scaling from 80% to 200%, significantly improving usability on high-resolution monitors. The update also retroactively applies earned achievements and adds a quit confirmation dialog.
Open-world crime game Samson beats up a bunch of bugs in a new patch, as developer admits it 'released a game with…
Liquid Swords has released a patch for its open-world crime game Samson to address numerous bugs and performance issues. The developer, led by Christofer Sundberg, has also issued a roadmap for future updates, with another patch planned for this week and a further update on April 22. Despite a mixed reception on Steam due to technical problems, the studio is committed to supporting Samson long-term.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Former Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan clarified that Tracer's character model was never intentionally 'nerfed' in terms of her posterior. The article also touches on the game's ongoing balance issues and bugs.
Arc Raiders stamps out another duplication exploit in Embark's latest hotfix that also fixes some annoying PS5…
Embark Studios has released a hotfix for Arc Raiders addressing a duplication exploit and issues with players rejoining rounds. The patch also resolves crashing problems specifically on the PlayStation 5. The studio continues to monitor for further issues and encourages player feedback.
Former Bethesda artist says 'every single developer' has already brought up 95% of the complaints that made it to launch, but as Todd Howard told him, 'we can't do everything'
A former Bethesda artist revealed that developers are aware of most player complaints before game launches, with Todd Howard acknowledging limitations in addressing all issues. While games like Fallout 76 have seen significant improvements post-launch, the artist expressed skepticism about a similar revival for Starfield, especially given Howard's comments on its future development.
Fear Not, Pokémon Champions' Naff Switch 2 TV Resolution Is Fixable
Players of Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 have discovered a workaround for the game's poor docked resolution, which defaults to 1080p instead of the expected 4K. By undocking and re-docking the console, the game's resolution can be temporarily boosted to native 3840x2160p. While the developers are working on bug fixes, this specific resolution issue has not yet been officially addressed.
Fragzone-fredag – din actionhjälte spelvardagen!
This article discusses a quiz focused on video game characters like Duke Nukem, Max Payne, and Doom Guy. It also touches upon Josef Fares' games, the issue of buggy game releases, and potential updates for Forza Horizon 6, alongside sales figures.