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Daybreak and Cold Iron will discount Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for prequel players following Switch sunset
Daybreak and Cold Iron Studios will offer discounts on Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 for players who lost access to the original Aliens Fireteam Elite due to its cloud version being sunsetted on the Nintendo Switch. The companies acknowledged player frustration over purchasing a game they can no longer play and are working on a program to provide a discounted voucher or credit for the sequel. The sequel will run locally on the Nintendo Switch 2, preventing similar issues.
Xbox explains outage preventing players from accessing games, CTO says it will "do better"
Xbox's CTO Scott Van Vliet explained that a failure in a shared internal licensing service caused a widespread outage, preventing players from signing in and accessing their games. The issue also impacted publishing and store partners. Xbox is conducting a review to prevent similar failures and improve recovery times, with service restoration occurring unevenly across regions.
Your Local Library Might Have Nintendo Switch 2 Games You Can Borrow Free
Public libraries across America are increasingly offering video games, including titles for the new Nintendo Switch 2, for free borrowing. This initiative provides an affordable way for people to access new games, promoting game discovery and community engagement. Libraries are evolving into hybrid spaces that blend traditional media with modern entertainment.
Star Wars Galaxies Legends celebrates 10 years, teases Bespin revamp, and improves client access
Star Wars Galaxies Legends is celebrating its 10th anniversary with updates teasing a Bespin revamp, including new dailies, subway system, and underground areas. PvP enhancements are also planned, featuring a new ship and guild squad PvP. The game has also improved client access with an easier installer and an overhauled 'getting started' page.