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Pokemon Champions has apparently had a bit of a rocky launch
Pokemon Champions, a new free-to-start game intended for the Pokemon Video Games Championships, has experienced a rocky launch on the Nintendo eShop. Players have reported numerous bugs, missing items, and concerns that the game may hinder competitive play, despite its potential as a "game in progress."
Pokemon Champions Bug Has Made Some Players Lose Access To Their Precious Monsters
A significant bug in Pokemon Champions is preventing players from transferring their Pokemon from Pokemon Home, effectively locking their monsters. This issue, reported by competitive player Justin Carris and others, makes the affected Pokemon untradeable and unmovable from Pokemon Home. Nintendo Support's suggested cache clearing has not resolved the problem for affected players.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon players are discussing recent changes to thermal sights, with debates arising over buffs and nerfs. The community is also addressing reported bugs within the game.
Samson Developer is “Making It The Best It Really Can be,” But Don’t Expect Zero Bugs at Launch
Liquid Swords founder Christofer Sundberg discussed the upcoming launch of Samson: A Tyndalston Story, acknowledging that the game will not be entirely bug-free upon its April 8th release. Sundberg expressed significant nervousness about the launch due to the high stakes involved for the studio, emphasizing the team's avoidance of crunch. The PC exclusive title will cost $24.99 and offer approximately 10 hours of main story gameplay, with potential console releases to follow.
MLB The Show 26 Review | NoobFeed
The review criticizes MLB The Show 26 for its repetitive graphics and persistent bugs, noting a lack of competition in the baseball simulation genre since the decline of series like 2K and High Heat. The author expresses disappointment with Sony's continued dominance and the absence of a PC version, speculating that modding capabilities might be a concern.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Players of Super Mario Bros. have discovered a significant new glitch that impacts speedrunning strategies. The article discusses the implications of this bug for the speedrunning community.
Crimson Desert Players Work Out a Way to Fly Like Neo From The Matrix, but Given Pearl Abyss' Previous Form on Patches, They’re Not Sure if It's a Bug or a Feature
Players of Crimson Desert have discovered a method to fly across the map, drawing comparisons to Neo from The Matrix. It remains unclear whether this aerial traversal is an intended game mechanic or an unintended bug, given Pearl Abyss' history with game patches.
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This article discusses the ambiguity between bugs and features in video games, using the concept of 'leaving the playable area' as an example. It suggests that such occurrences can sometimes be perceived as intentional design choices rather than errors.
Discussion: Is it okay for an MMO expansion's launch to be buggy?
This article discusses whether it's acceptable for MMO expansions to launch with bugs, acknowledging the complexity of these games and the frustration players feel, especially when paying a subscription. While the author expresses sympathy for developers, they also highlight how bugs can negatively impact player progression and the overall launch experience.
There's nothing 'euro' about 'eurojank,' says Stalker dev—after all, what are some of the 2000s' best RPGs if not beautiful all-American jankfests?
Designer Andrii Verpakhovskyi argues that the term 'eurojank' unfairly limits the perception of ambitious, bug-ridden games to Europe, citing American-developed titles like Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines and Fallout as prime examples. He suggests that the creativity and experimental nature found in these games, often born from limited resources and inexperienced development teams, is a broader phenomenon. The discussion also touches on how modern platforms like Steam can stifle innovation by enforcing genre conventions.
Tomodachi Life: Living The Dream 'Welcome Version' Bug Causes Demo To Crash
Nintendo is investigating a bug in the Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream 'Welcome Version' demo that causes it to crash when the console is woken from sleep mode between 9pm and 10am after the main content has been cleared. The issue does not appear to affect save data transfer to the full game, and Nintendo plans to provide an update.
Todd Howard defends "VO line flub" in Oblivion Remastered since "it's part of the game’s character," but some bugs only stick around because they're "so complicated"
Todd Howard defended the decision to leave voice-over line flubs and other bugs in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, stating they are part of the game's character. He explained that fixing some bugs is too complicated, and that the team prioritizes which issues to address on a case-by-case basis.
Nintendo Aware of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness Switch 2 Crash
Nintendo has acknowledged a bug affecting Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness when played on the Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube application. The issue can cause the game to crash, shut down, and result in lost save data. While a fix is in development, Nintendo recommends using the 'Create Suspend Point' feature regularly to back up progress.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Diablo 4 Season 12 is set to receive significant nerfs to its most powerful elements, alongside adjustments for bugs. The article highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing the game's mechanics for players.
Developer Drops Lightning-Fast Hotfix for Tutorial Bug on Steam Launch
Indie developer creativitymindsstudio released a hotfix on Steam addressing a critical tutorial bug shortly after their game's launch. This rapid response to a common issue highlights the importance of quick fixes in building player trust, especially for smaller studios. The developer's proactive approach ensures players have a smooth onboarding experience from the start.
Thomas and Friends: Wonders of Sodor Review – A Surprisingly Deep Train Simulator - MonsterVine
Thomas & Friends: Wonders of Sodor is a surprisingly deep train simulator that struggles to find its audience. The game is plagued by unskippable cutscenes, poorly explained mechanics, and mission-breaking bugs, making it frustrating for both children and fans of more polished simulators like Train Sim World.
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.13 Fixes PS5 Pro Crashes and Major Bugs
War Thunder Update 2.55.0.13 addresses critical bugs, including crashes on PlayStation 5 Pro when Ray Tracing is enabled in Air Simulator Battles. The patch also corrects missile placement and targeting issues for specific aircraft, improves Silver Lions rewards for Rank IX bombing runs, and fixes graphical glitches related to motion blur and tracer rounds. Gaijin Entertainment released the update following player feedback, aiming to enhance the simulation accuracy and overall gameplay experience.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
This article details specific criticisms regarding Crimson Desert, focusing on perceived imbalances in buffs and nerfs, as well as bugs affecting the PC version of the game. The author expresses nine particular points of contention with the title.
"We sincerely apologize": Crimson Desert devs fix missing pre-order bonuses, instruct Steam players to…
Pearl Abyss has resolved an issue where PC players of Crimson Desert were unable to claim their pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses. The developer apologized for the inconvenience and instructed players to restart their game to access the items. Players are also raising concerns about other in-game issues and console editions.
Crimson Desert deluxe and pre-order special items are inaccessible for some, but Pearl Abyss is working on a fix
Players of the newly released Crimson Desert are reporting issues with pre-order and deluxe edition bonuses being inaccessible due to a bug. Developer Pearl Abyss is aware of the problem and is working on a fix. The game has achieved a peak of over 239,000 concurrent players on Steam.
