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Palworld Has 401 Named Humans, and You Can Catch Most of Them - Walkthrough, Tips, Review
An analysis of Palworld's game files reveals that the game contains 401 named human NPCs, built using the same systems as the game's creatures. These NPCs can be captured and utilized at bases, though they are generally less effective than dedicated Pals. The article details their stats, factions, and how this shared system contributes to the game's world consistency and humor, noting that much of this information is not presented within the game itself.
Icy Veins breaks down the World of Warcraft Forever items that are still hidden from player view
Datamining efforts for the World of Warcraft Forever beta have revealed that approximately 40% of the game's items are hidden from players, with about 34% of those discovered. This indicates a significant amount of content remains undiscovered, offering a glimpse into the scope of new items and the potential for future exploration within the game.
Path of Exile co-creator says using decoy assets to trick dataminers taught him it's a "pretty wasteful process," but is "very good" for trolling
Path of Exile co-creator Chris Wilson shared his experience with data mining, noting that while using decoy assets to mislead dataminers is a wasteful process, it can be effective for trolling. He discussed various methods developers use to mitigate data mining, ultimately suggesting that community salt and occasional developer jokes are the best approaches.
One of Elden Ring's top sleuths has already unmasked its new DLC characters
Dataminer Zullie the Witch has revealed details about two new NPC invaders, Knight Leontiel and Noble Broken Mask, featured in Elden Ring's Tarnished Edition DLC. Leontiel is a clear reference to Lucatiel of Mirrah from Dark Souls 2, while Noble Broken Mask offers a potential look at Goldmask's obscured face. Zullie has a history of similar deep dives into FromSoftware titles.
MMO Week in Review: EverQuest rising
This week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
Valve calls out Dota 2 dataminers desperate for Dark Carnival news: "Why are you guys reading our variable names?"
Valve has responded to Dota 2 dataminers speculating about a new event called 'Dark Carnival' by humorously renaming a variable in the game's code to 'Why are you guys reading our variable names'. This follows months of rumors and in-game hints, including a 'Sense of Foreboding' modifier, suggesting a new large-scale event is in development, potentially involving the character Ringmaster.
Elden Ring Dataminer Uncovers Unused Cutscene That May Shed New Light on the Lore
A dataminer has discovered an unused cutscene within Elden Ring's game files. This hidden content may offer significant new insights into the game's established lore.