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Monsters & Memories pushes out patch with ‘heavy optimizations’ while its population remains steady
The indie MMORPG Monsters & Memories, which launched into early access a few weeks ago, has released a new patch focused on heavy server optimizations. The game has maintained a steady player count between 16,000 and 18,000 daily players. The patch also includes class adjustments, fixes for exploits, and inventory updates.
Dead Space creator says he was 'forced to ship' The Callisto Protocol by Krafton: 'We had f*cking…
Glen Schofield, the creator of Dead Space, stated he was 'forced to ship' The Callisto Protocol by Krafton due to development pressures exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Schofield expressed frustration with Krafton's perception of the game as a failure, highlighting the extensive post-launch patching efforts made by Striking Distance Studios to improve performance and content.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ Switch 2 Optimization Was “Painstaking”, Says Producer
Capcom producer Genki Sunano revealed the painstaking process of optimizing Monster Hunter Wilds for the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for a 30 FPS target in handheld mode without compromising the core experience. The development involved extensive asset evaluation and rebuilding systems for efficiency, with the goal of delivering a comfortable handheld experience. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated for December 4th, with the Ascendance expansion to follow next year.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve Studio Apologizes for PC Issues, Working on Fixes
The developers of Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve have apologized for significant technical issues affecting the PC version, including crashes and poor flight-stick integration, which have led to a 'Mostly Positive' rating on Steam. While the PlayStation 5 version is praised for its gameplay and story, the studio is actively working on fixes for the PC version. Players are advised to update drivers and check system requirements as temporary measures.
Konami’s New PS5 Pro Enhanced Adventure Game Impresses Players
Konami's new horror-adventure game, Silent Hill: Townfall, developed by Screen Burn Interactive, is receiving praise for its impressive performance on the PlayStation 5 Pro. Digital Foundry highlighted its use of hardware-accelerated Lumen and higher resolutions compared to the base PS5, though it noted significant performance issues on PC. The game features a first-person perspective and is available on PS5 and PS5 Pro.
Following a strong start, Rebel Wolves line up The Blood of Dawnwalker's first big patch for next month, adding in a new, easier difficulty mode and more
Developer Rebel Wolves is preparing the first major patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, which will introduce an easier Story mode and address combat and performance issues. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz confirmed the new difficulty option is in response to player feedback, and the team is also working on improving combat fluidity and addressing PC performance concerns.
After Monster Hunter Wilds' PC woes, lead says "it just takes a lot of time and research" to make games "perform well," but Capcom hopes it's got things figured out for Ascendance
Capcom producer Ryozo Tsujimoto acknowledges the performance issues faced by Monster Hunter Wilds on PC, stating that optimizing for a wide range of hardware requires significant time and research. The company hopes to apply lessons learned from Wilds' launch to the upcoming expansion, Ascendance, to ensure better performance on PC and other platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
The Blood of Dawnwalker getting a new difficulty option, combat changes and more in game's first "big" patch scheduled for early October
Rebel Wolves is preparing a significant patch for The Blood of Dawnwalker, scheduled for early October, which will introduce a new, easier difficulty option and refine combat mechanics. Game director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz also discussed potential New Game Plus modes and improvements to combat targeting and the ability to escape battles. The patch aims to address player feedback on performance and combat quirks, though enemy 'sponginess' is tied to character builds.
Crimson Desert’s Latest Patches Show the Base Game Is Far From Forgotten
Recent patches for Crimson Desert, including updates 2.01.00 to 2.03.00, have addressed numerous long-standing issues and refined existing mechanics. Key improvements include stackable Silver Pouches for new journeys, enhanced Photo Mode with camera tilting and precise movement, better Water Striding functionality, increased Silver donation for camp funds, smoother NPC interactions, and improved combat behavior. Additionally, PC players benefit from an updated DLSS Ray Reconstruction for better ray-traced visuals.
EVERSPACE 2 Switch 2 Review – Epic Space RPG | Invision Game Community
EVERSPACE 2 Galactic Edition is a technically impressive space RPG on the Nintendo Switch 2, delivering a complete experience with its base campaign and expansions. Rockfish Games has successfully ported the title, maintaining 60fps performance and native 1080p resolution, making it a strong addition to the platform despite occasional pacing issues and repetitive puzzles.
Denuvo are suing a prolific cracker for bypassing their DRM on 26 videogames, despite not knowing their real identity
Denuvo is suing an anonymous individual known as "voices38" in the US District Court for the Northern District of California for allegedly bypassing DRM on 26 video games, including Black Myth: Wukong and Doom: The Dark Ages. The company is seeking damages and an injunction, while also attempting to identify the cracker through subpoenas to platforms like Valve, Reddit, and Discord. Concerns are raised about Denuvo's impact on game performance and preservation.
Capcom removes Denuvo from Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of its new expansion
Capcom has removed Denuvo DRM from Dragon's Dogma 2 ahead of its Dark Arisen expansion, a move welcomed by players concerned about performance impacts. The game also received a significant patch introducing UI improvements, vocation changes, enemy adjustments, and bug fixes.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered Runs “Just Fine” on Steam Deck and Switch 2, Per CDPR
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered is confirmed to run well on the Steam Deck and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to CD Projekt Red. The new rendering engine allows for improved visuals and performance on these handheld platforms. The remastered version, which includes new content and upgraded assets, is also launching for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
After Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, devs promise to fix Captain Price's hair as his unexpected balding goes…
During the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta, players noticed an issue with Captain Price's hair model, which appeared to be balding or poorly rendered. Developer Infinity Ward acknowledged the bug, stating they are aware of the problem with the character's hair not appearing correctly at lower detail levels and will address it in a future update. The studio also noted that the issue is more apparent on lower-spec machines.
Modern Warfare 4 team "hard at work" to improve PC optimization and mouse controls, as players express beta frustrations
The PC beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 has faced player frustration regarding optimization and mouse controls, with many feeling the game favors controller users. Developer Beenox is reportedly working on improving the PC experience, focusing on customizable settings, mouse input responsiveness, and addressing performance issues. Infinity Ward also plans an update addressing footstep audio, map voting, and weapon balance.
‘We aren’t where we want to be yet in terms of server stability,’ says Stars Reach boss
Stars Reach, an early access MMORPG sandbox, is experiencing significant server stability and performance issues shortly after its launch. Playable Worlds' Raph Koster acknowledged these problems, stating the team is working on patches to address bugs, optimization, and gameplay blockers. The game has struggled to maintain a large player base and has received mixed reviews due to its pre-alpha state.
"Rockstar literally just spent over a billion dollars": Ori studio founder wants you to stop demanding 60 FPS on Xbox Series S just because GTA 6 can run on it
Moon Studios founder Thomas Mahler criticized players demanding 60 FPS on the Xbox Series S, using Grand Theft Auto 6 as a benchmark. He highlighted the vast difference in resources between Rockstar Games and smaller studios, emphasizing that GTA 6's performance is not a guaranteed standard for all games on the console. Mahler also pointed out the technical limitations of the Xbox Series S compared to PC hardware like the Steam Deck.
Halo: Campaign Evolved studio outlines five key updates that'll drop with next week's big patch
Halo: Campaign Evolved is set to receive a significant patch next week, addressing issues with chromatic aberration, the magnified skull, and Sgt. Johnson's AI, alongside general stability improvements. Despite positive reviews, the game has underperformed in sales on PlayStation 5, with its predecessor's ports outselling it significantly. The article also touches on recent layoffs within the Xbox division and hints at a potential Halo 2 remake.
Blizzard seems to be back on top at Xbox with Diablo 4 and the Overwatch relaunch
Blizzard Entertainment is reportedly experiencing a resurgence under Xbox, with Diablo 4's Lords of Hatred expansion and the relaunch of Overwatch 2 contributing to consecutive years of growth. While Overwatch 2 has returned to its 2022 performance levels, Diablo 4's expansion has been a significant success despite mixed initial feedback. World of Warcraft was notably absent from the positive performance review.
Beast of Reincarnation's first update is here, and it aims to fix story issues and more as "Mixed" Steam reviews dub Game Freak's new action RPG "bad and laughable"
Game Freak has released the first update for their action RPG, Beast of Reincarnation, addressing issues with story pacing, camera controls, and text size. The patch also includes balance adjustments for bosses and bug fixes, with further updates planned based on player feedback. Despite these efforts, the game continues to receive 'Mixed' reviews on Steam, with some players criticizing its story and gameplay.
