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Palworld PSA: you might want to uninstall your mods if you've not played in a while ahead of its 1.0 launch
Ahead of Palworld's 1.0 launch on July 10th, developer Pocketpair has issued a warning to players who haven't played in a while to uninstall their mods. Old mods can cause crashes, corrupted save data, and prevent quests from being completed due to system changes in the 1.0 update. Players are advised to back up their saves, manually remove mod files, verify game integrity, and avoid installing mods until they are updated for the 1.0 release.
Bungie gives Destiny 2 players a final farewell gift as the game enters maintenance mode
Bungie has released a final update and a free emblem for Destiny 2 as the game enters maintenance mode. While regular server downtimes will occur, major content updates and patches are no longer expected, though critical bug fixes might still be addressed. This marks the end of an era for the online loot shooter, which saw a significant player resurgence following its last major update.
Total War Warhammer 3's new attempt at fixing its campaign AI woes promises a "more dynamic and interesting" late game
Creative Assembly has released update 8.1 for Total War: Warhammer 3, introducing significant improvements to the campaign AI to create a more dynamic late game. The update addresses issues with idling armies and introduces new prioritization mechanisms to encourage expansion and competition among AI factions. Additionally, the patch includes new landmarks and technologies for Grand Cathay and buffs for its Tiger Warriors units.
GeForce NOW Turns Up the Heat With New GeForce RTX 5080-Powered Toronto Server
NVIDIA is expanding its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service with a new GeForce RTX 5080-powered server in Toronto, bringing enhanced performance closer to users in the region. The service also received updates for NTE: Neverness to Everness, including a new '999 Nights' mode and upcoming touch controls, and the Endless Ragnarok expansion for Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Three new games are also joining the GeForce NOW library this week.
Deltarune 0.0.247 update announced, patch notes – changes and more
An update for Deltarune has been released, bringing the game to version 0.0.247 on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This patch includes various bug fixes, text changes, and game adjustments, such as correcting issues with item acquisition, combat mechanics, and graphical elements. Specific fixes address problems with the JusticeAxe, aqua miniboss attacks, bread-smashing time attack, armor invincibility frames, and softlocks.
Palworld dev delivers "important" 1.0 mod warning - just turning them off "is not enough"
Developer Pocketpair has issued an important warning to Palworld players regarding mods ahead of the game's 1.0 launch. Simply disabling mods is not enough; players must manually remove all mod files and loaders to prevent crashes, save data corruption, and progression blocks. The developer also provided instructions on how to properly clean game files before updating.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book 1.0.2 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo and Good Feel have released update version 1.0.2 for Yoshi and the Mysterious Book on Nintendo Switch. This update enables save data transfer from the game's demo to the full version and includes other general gameplay experience improvements.
Pantheon Rise of the Fallen turns the balance dials on several classes in its latest PTR build
Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen has released a new Public Test Realm build focused on class balancing, introducing new abilities and refining existing ones for classes like Paladin, Dire Lord, Cleric, Shaman, and Druid. The update also includes tweaks for Rogue, Warrior, Enchanter, and Summoner, along with light plate armor proficiency and item updates.
Elder Scrolls Online’s Season 1 rolls out today with brand-new Thieves Guild content
The Elder Scrolls Online has launched Season 1, introducing new PvE-focused rewards and a revamped Thieves Guild questline. Despite recent layoffs at ZeniMax Online Studios, the initial content for Season 1 is rolling out as scheduled, with future content updates potentially impacted.
Brighter Shores turns ‘getting a clue’ into an MMO mechanic, discusses impending combat overhaul
Brighter Shores, an MMORPG from Fen Research, has introduced a new 'clue divination' mechanic for its Bonewrights. The developers also detailed plans for a significant combat overhaul, which will be implemented through a series of smaller, iterative updates to gather player feedback.
17 years later, Minecraft is finally adding somewhere to sit
Minecraft is introducing craftable cushions and new straw beds in its latest preview build, allowing players new ways to rest. These additions come as Mojang, an Xbox-owned studio, is impacted by significant layoffs affecting numerous gaming companies.
Subnautica 2’s Adaptive Measures update brings quality-of-life for wrecks, creature interactions, and progression
The Adaptive Measures patch for Subnautica 2 introduces quality-of-life improvements, including changes to wrecks, creature interactions, and earlier access to the biolab. Future updates will add proximity voice chat and expand game content. Creative director Anthony Gallegos highlighted these upcoming features.
Minecraft Is Adding A Highly Requested Feature It’s Been Missing For 17 Years
Minecraft is introducing a new craftable cushion feature, allowing players to sit down for the first time in the game's 17-year history. This update, confirmed by producer Gustav Höglund, adds 16 color options for the cushions, which are crafted using new wool slabs. The announcement comes amidst significant changes at Xbox, including layoffs at Mojang and a restructuring where Mojang and King will report directly to Xbox CEO Asha Shamra.
Neverness to Everness Codes List - All Active Codes
Neverness to Everness has released two new active redeem codes following its version 1.2 update, which introduced the S-Class character Shinku. Players can use these codes to obtain in-game rewards such as Annulith and Fons. The article also briefly mentions a potential collaboration between Apex Legends and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
Minecraft finally adds seats after 17 years, but the potential for builders is even bigger
Mojang Studios has released new updates for Minecraft, introducing functional seats with the addition of Cushions and Straw Beds. These items, available in Java Snapshot 26.3 and Bedrock Preview 26.40.30, offer new creative possibilities for builders beyond their basic utility, allowing for more intricate decorative designs and functional resting spots.
Evening Multiplex
This article presents trailers for several games, including Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters and Echoes of Aincrad. It also highlights a major update for Farever titled 'The Nightling Invasion' scheduled for July 15, and mentions Star Trek Online.
Palworld 1.0 – Everything You Need to Know
Palworld 1.0 marks the full release of the popular title, exiting Early Access with significant upgrades. The update introduces a reworked progression curve, a mission-driven story structure, an overhauled world map featuring the World Tree, and mechanically reworked bosses and raids. Players are advised to consider a new playthrough to fully experience the redesigned journey and new content.
You still can't kill fish in Subnautica 2, but starting tomorrow you'll at least be able to 'stun'…
Subnautica 2 is receiving a 1.1 update that introduces a stun system for aggressive creatures, allowing players to temporarily incapacitate them with the sonic resonator instead of killing them. Creative director Anthony Gallegos revealed the change, which also includes improved creature flinches when hit with the survival multi-tool. This update aims to address player feedback regarding creature interactions and transitions from passive to aggressive states.
Subnautica 2's first proper update is coming tomorrow, bringing in much needed creature behaviour changes and more
Subnautica 2's first major update, launching July 8th, introduces significant changes to creature behavior, including improved flinches and stunned states, to make player interactions more impactful. The update also adds more early-game biolabs for Biomod swapping, creature scanning for passive biomod slots, clearer PDA navigation with audio log playback, and new personal storage options.
After nearly 15 years, Minecraft finally lets us camp anywhere in its ever-generating worlds without resetting our spawn
Minecraft's latest update for Bedrock Edition introduces Straw Beds, allowing players to sleep through the night and retain their spawn point without resetting it. These single-use beds can be crafted from Hay Bales or found in new Abandoned Camps, which also feature procedural trees. The update also adds craftable Cushions in 16 colors for decorative purposes.
