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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.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Marathon players have identified a powerful movement technique that some believe may be overpowered. The article also touches upon general game mechanics and bug discussions within the community.
Third Time’s the Charm: Indie Dev Finally Fixes Achievement Bug
An indie development team has released patch 1.03, their third attempt to fix a persistent achievement bug that prevented players from unlocking in-game trophies. The developer is offering this latest fix for free, highlighting their commitment to player experience and transparency despite previous unsuccessful attempts. This situation underscores the importance of functional achievement systems for player engagement and the unique post-launch support often seen in the indie game scene.
Pokemon Pokopia Release Patch Fixed Major Bugs
Omega Force announced that a patch for Pokemon Pokopia will be released soon to address several bugs, including quest progression blockers and Pokedex inaccuracies. While a specific release date has not been provided, the team is continuing to investigate other potential issues. The game is available worldwide on Nintendo Switch.
New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector's Edition Review | TheXboxHub
New Yankee: Through the History Mirror Collector's Edition offers a generous amount of content and engaging resource management gameplay, reminiscent of series like Gnomes Garden. However, the game is significantly hampered by numerous bugs, including a critical Quick Resume corruption issue and a non-controller-compatible jousting minigame, alongside dated visuals and unclear on-screen prompts.
Apex Legends Fixes Game-Breaking 9,999 Damage Bug in Gundam Event
Respawn Entertainment released an emergency patch for Apex Legends to fix a game-breaking bug where the Buster Rifle was dealing 9,999 damage when hitting players with the Bit Stave shield active. The developer is investigating the impact on player stats, trackers, and badges. This fix addresses a major issue within the ongoing Gundam Frontlines collaboration event.
Resident Evil Requiem Update 1.11 Reportedly Downgrades Ray Tracing on PS5 Pro
An analysis indicates that update 1.11 for Resident Evil Requiem may have negatively impacted ray tracing performance on the PlayStation 5 Pro. This potential downgrade is suspected to be caused by a bug within the update.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Players of the game Marathon are experiencing issues with Twitch drops being lost due to full inventories, causing the special loot to be deleted. This bug is preventing players from collecting their earned rewards.
Embark Studios rushes to fix Arc Raiders Discord integration bug
Embark Studios is investigating a significant security flaw discovered in Arc Raiders that could expose players' private Discord messages and friend lists. The developer has stated it is conducting a deeper audit into the issue affecting the PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X versions of the game.
Apex Legends Players Discover Rampart’s Cover is Secretly Sabotaging Their Framerates
Players of Apex Legends have discovered that Rampart's deployable cover and Infinite Ammo perk cause significant framerate drops, with some players reporting a 25 FPS decrease. This performance bug is particularly concerning for competitive play, where every frame counts. The issue raises questions about Respawn Entertainment's testing protocols and the potential for similar hidden performance problems in other legends.
