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Lord of the Rings Online’s latest update adjusts the Angmarim Sorceress and the Pelennor instance cluster
Standing Stone Games has released a new update for Lord of the Rings Online, focusing on adjustments to the Angmarim Sorceress and the Pelennor instance cluster. The update improves gear rewards for on-level players in Pelennor instances and nerfs them for farmers, while also introducing new gear for Brawler and Mariner classes. Additionally, Ushkudâsh in the Garden of Corpses has been nerfed, and the Champ class's blood rage has been fixed.
Pokemon Pokopia – How To Unlock The Portal Pod And Store Shared Items
Pokemon Pokopia's 2.0 update introduces the Portal Pod, a shared storage system that allows players to access items from anywhere. The guide explains how to unlock the crafting recipe by leveling up the environment in Palette Town and purchase it for 3,000 coins. Crafting the Portal Pod requires 10 Pokemetal and 1 Rare Pokemetal, and it provides 140 item slots for storing resources.
Pokémon Pokopia Version 2.0.0 Released, And Here Are the Full Patch Notes
Pokémon Pokopia has received its Version 2.0.0 update on Nintendo Switch, introducing new free content and support for the Bubbly Basin expansion. The patch notes detail the changes included in this significant update.
Pokemon Pokopia 2.0.0 update out now, patch notes – new items, new features, improvements, much more
Pokemon Pokopia has released its version 2.0.0 update, which includes new features, items, and improvements, and marks the first part of its Expansion Pass DLC. The update adds the Dive move, underwater building capabilities, new items like the portal pod, a dynamic Ditto print pattern, new emotes, and five new hair colors. Numerous quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes are also included to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
PlateUp “Heat” update out now, patch notes
Yogscast Games and It's Happening have released the "Heat" update for PlateUp, coinciding with the game's fourth anniversary. This update introduces ten new challenge levels with Heat cards, three stacking levels of Chill cards for an easier experience, a new sizzling mechanic for fajitas, an overflow crate inbox, new cosmetic outfits, and achievements on Nintendo Switch. The update also adds a Greenhouse feature for collecting plants, which offer unique buffs to aid players in future runs.
Star Wars The Old Republic rolls out GU 7.9.1 today with Galactic Season 11 coming August 18
Broadsword has released Game Update 7.9.1 for Star Wars The Old Republic, titled Light and Shadow. While the update is live, Galactic Season 11, which includes returning rewards from Seasons 2 and 4 along with new customizations and items, will begin on August 18th. The patch also introduces a new accessories tab in the cash shop and prepares the game for the upcoming Feast of Prosperity event.
Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynced's Kraken wheel will no longer be "wheely expensive" following the latest update, which will also teach you how to throw cash
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced received update 1.0.6, which addresses the high cost of the Kraken wheel and adds the ability to hide the blowpipe. The update also increases autosaves from 5 to 10, fixes PC cutscene frame rate issues, and reintroduces the ability to throw money to distract guards. Ubisoft Barcelona, a studio involved in the remake, was also mentioned in relation to recent union strikes over layoffs.
Project Gorgon’s latest update adds Situational Awareness and a huge visual boost to animals
Project Gorgon has received a significant update introducing a new 'Situational Awareness' skill that allows players to track nearby enemies on their minimap. The patch also includes a daily login rewards system, improvements to work orders, and a substantial visual overhaul for several animal models, with more cosmetic updates planned.
What’s New In Anime Vanguards Extermination Event Part 2?
This guide details the new content and changes in the Anime Vanguards Extermination Event Part 2 update. It covers four new units, five new memoria, new dungeon and boss rush modes, an event pass, new familiars, unit trails, phantom placements, and new in-game codes. The update also includes rebalances and bug fixes.
LEGO Party has just come to Nintendo Switch 2, huge 1.6 update released
LEGO Party has been released on the Nintendo Switch 2, featuring enhanced resolution and frame rates. A free upgrade is available for existing Nintendo Switch owners. The version 1.6 update introduces public lobbies, four new game modes, and additional playable Minifigures.
Guild Wars Reforged has added new loot and minis to Underworld and Fissure of Woe
ArenaNet has released a new patch for Guild Wars Reforged, adding new miniature collectibles and unique items as rare rewards to the Underworld and Fissure of Woe endgame content areas. The update also includes fixes for disconnect issues and AI improvements for hero skills.
Black Desert Mobile adds a new PvPvE battlefield and revamps its pet system
Black Desert Mobile has released a new patch introducing a PvPvE nightmare zone called Sunken Ruins, where players battle each other, monsters, and environmental hazards. The update also revamps the pet system with a new adoption house, a release feature for promotion materials, and a Tier 8 pet upgrade. Additional changes include the removal of difficulty levels from boss rush and an updated boss rotation schedule.
Pokemon Pokopia DLC – Part 1, Bubbly Basin release date announced
The first part of the Pokemon Pokopia Expansion Pass DLC, Bubbly Basin, will be released on August 5, 2026, for Nintendo Switch. This underwater-themed expansion will introduce new Pokémon, furniture, and outfits. A free 2.0 update is also planned for next month, adding the 'Dive' move.
Diablo Immortal kicks off Diablo’s 30th anniversary with a new armor set and Mirrored Jewels
Diablo Immortal is celebrating the Diablo franchise's 30th anniversary with new in-game content. Players can claim the Immortal King Barbarian armor set and participate in Mirrored Jewels events from July 29th to August 26th. The latest patch also includes a cosmetic override toggle and reduced penalties for lower Paragon Level content.
Space Engineers’ free Prosperity update adds a dangerous new faction and Prototech rewards
Keen Software House has released the free Prosperity update for Space Engineers, introducing a new enemy faction called the Factorum and valuable Prototech rewards. The update also brings economy improvements, new blocks, and quality-of-life enhancements to the space sandbox game. An optional decorative DLC pack, the Prosperity Pack, is also available.
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The expansion Stalker 2: Cost of Hope and the 2.0 update for Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl will be released on August 20. The expansion introduces two new areas, Iron Forest and the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant, focusing on the conflict between the Duty and Freedom factions. The 2.0 update will upgrade the game to a new version of Unreal Engine 5, promising improved performance.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope Arrives on August 20th With Update 2.0’s Free Unreal Engine 5 Upgrade
GSC Game World announced that S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope, the first paid expansion for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, will be released on August 20th. Alongside the expansion, a free Update 2.0 will launch for base game owners, featuring an Unreal Engine 5 upgrade, new content, and other improvements. The expansion will be available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.
MapleStory invites you to Ride the Lightning… again
MapleStory has released its Ride the Lightning 2nd Update, introducing a new high-level boss named Jupiter and the Geardock zone. The update also brings higher gear upgrades for Astra and Destiny weapons, a retooled Kinetic event, and continues the Operation: Dive storyline with new episodes and rewards.
Path of Exile 1’s Curse of the Allflame arrives today with a new challenge league and Scion Ascendancy class
Path of Exile's latest content update, Curse of the Allflame, is now live, introducing a new challenge league, improvements to Abyss and Legion, and a new Ascendancy Class for the Scion. The update also features an all-new endgame system and is available on PC and consoles.
Palia Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach Update Patch 0.205 Releases July 28
Palia's Sunkissed Summer: Beauty & the Beach update, patch 0.205, is scheduled for release on July 28. This update introduces a new community event called the Great Shimmerfly Migration, the return of Insect-A-Palooza, a new Flutterfox Ranching Animal, and the Lunar Path: Path of the Briar Battle Pass system. Players can also expect new Bulletin Board bundles, a duo dance emote, and a new Phoenixfire Riffroc variant.
