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How to complete Fragmented Logs in Arc Raiders
This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough for completing the Fragmented Logs quest in Arc Raiders, a challenging task that involves navigating dangerous areas on Stella Montis. It details how to find and repair terminals in Robotic Sandbox, enable power in conduit backrooms, and boot the mainframe data terminal in Cultural Archives, noting that the quest does not require completion in a single run.
"We aren't just still going, we are growing." How The Division 2 has attracted more players than ever seven years on from release
Seven years after its release, The Division 2 is experiencing a resurgence in player count, attributed to strong live service support and community engagement. Developers at Ubisoft Massive emphasize the importance of listening to players and investing in technology to maintain the game's longevity and ambitious content roadmap, which now includes The Division 3.
Another Always Online, Live Service PS5 Gacha Is Getting a Deluxe Physical Release
Wuthering Waves will receive a Deluxe Edition physical release on PlayStation 5, with the Japanese launch scheduled for April 30th. While the disc contains the full game, it will require significant patching due to the live service nature of the title. The Deluxe Edition is aimed at collectors and includes exclusive physical and in-game bonuses.
Bungie have killed off a speedy movement exploit in Marathon's latest update, and they'll do it again if they have to
Bungie has patched a movement exploit in the live service game Marathon that allowed players to gain excessive speed by animation cancelling the Thief runner shell's grappling device. The developer stated that rapid repositioning in the game must have a meaningful and understandable cost, and unbounded movement is unhealthy for the desired pace of play. Bungie also announced changes to their duos experiment, disabling duo queues on Dire Marsh and enabling them for Outpost starting April 1st.
Blaze announces Evercade Nexus handheld, including enhanced versions of Banjo-Kazooie & Banjo-Tooie
Blaze has announced the Evercade Nexus, a new handheld console featuring enhanced versions of Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie. The announcement comes amidst a discussion about rising game development costs, the quality of AAA titles, and the prevalence of live service games.
GTA Online's first-of-its-kind community showcase offers a glimpse of what's to come in GTA 6—and might just answer a big question facing the multiplayer offshoot
Grand Theft Auto Online's latest Community Series event offers a structured showcase of player-created content, hinting at future directions for the game and its potential successor. The event's success with escalating rewards and rotating features suggests a greater emphasis on user-generated content and live events, potentially influencing Grand Theft Auto 6 and its online component, especially following the integration of Cfx.re.
ProbablyMonsters is betting on an Xbox 360-esque bonanza of single-player AA kookiness
ProbablyMonsters is focusing on the AA gaming space, aiming to create unique single-player experiences reminiscent of the Xbox 360 era. Despite initial low sales for titles like Storm Lancers and Ire: A Prologue, the company, led by new executives David Reid and Harold Ryan, is committed to this strategy, believing it allows for greater creative freedom and potential profitability compared to AAA or indie development.
All materials required to complete the High-Gain Antenna project in Arc Raiders
This guide details the materials required to complete the High-Gain Antenna project in Arc Raiders, a new player project introduced in the Flashpoint update. The project involves three stages of resource donation, with specific rare materials needed for each, and provides various rewards including weapon attachments and Raider Tokens upon completion.
How to complete Clamoring for Attention in Arc Raiders
This guide details how to complete the 'Clamoring for Attention' quest in Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update. The quest requires players to use a siren, a boombox, and a bus horn at specific locations on the Blue Gate map, needing three Wires and one Battery to complete.
The Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders has lots of the good stuff
The Flashpoint update for ARC Raiders introduces significant new content and addresses long-standing player complaints, including improved matchmaking and crafting. New additions feature a flying ARC enemy, new weapons, and map conditions, though the article notes a lack of end-game content remains a concern for the live service title.
Halo Campaign Evolved Has No In-Game MTX Shop, So You Need To Drink Soda To Get Master Chief DLC Apparently
Halo: Campaign Evolved will not feature an in-game microtransaction shop, according to Halo Studios community director Brian Jarrard. However, a special "Fantastic Spartan Armor" skin for Master Chief will be available through a promotion involving purchasing Fanta soda. This re-release of the original Halo game is launching for PC, Xbox, and notably, PlayStation 5, marking the series' debut on a PlayStation platform.
Unity looking to sell internal publishing label Supersonic
The article discusses the financial motivations behind game companies prioritizing live service games and remakes, despite player complaints. It highlights that these business models often prove more profitable than original IPs or single-player experiences, drawing parallels to the film industry's reliance on sequels and adaptations.
Arc Raiders' Flashpoint update finally streamlines crafting—oh, and you can also supercharge Scrappy using…
The Flashpoint update for Arc Raiders introduces significant improvements, including a streamlined crafting system and a new 'feeding boost' mechanic for the pet rooster Scrappy. The update also adds new enemies like the Vaporizer, new weapons such as the Dolabra and Canto, and new map conditions and player projects.
Bungie Is "In It For the Long Haul" with Marathon Support
Bungie has stated its commitment to supporting Marathon for many years, aiming for steady improvements rather than large, infrequent updates. This announcement comes as many other live service games are shutting down, with Marathon being one of the few Sony-backed titles to survive. The game, an extraction shooter praised for its gunplay, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
You're missing out on getting Marathon's best loot for free because it's hidden in a menu
Players of the live service game Marathon can obtain valuable free loot, including weapons, consumables, and cores, by checking the daily offerings in the in-game store's "Priority Access" sections. These sections are unlocked by completing initial faction quests, allowing players to acquire powerful gear without risking it in matches or against other players.
Pirate sandbox Skull and Bones recaps ‘ambitious step forward’ in year two, but it’s scrapping land combat
Ubisoft has announced that Skull and Bones will be discontinuing land combat development to focus on naval gameplay. The company expressed satisfaction with the game's second year, highlighting increased player engagement and positive reception following content updates. A full reveal for Year 3 content is scheduled for May 6th, promising improvements to core gameplay and replayability.
Marathon 2026: Bungie's Extraction Shooter — Is It Succeeding? | Invision Game Community
Bungie's new extraction shooter, Marathon, launched on March 5, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, featuring intense PvPvE combat and permanent gear loss. While critically praised for its gunplay and visuals, the game has seen mixed commercial results with approximately 1.2 million units sold globally. Its long-term success hinges on retaining players in a competitive market and addressing its niche appeal.
PUBG’s top-down experiment is over before it really got started
Krafton is shutting down PUBG: Blindspot today, March 30, less than two months after its early access launch. The top-down tactical shooter, which differed from the mainline battle royale format, struggled with low player counts and matchmaking times. Despite efforts to improve the experience, Krafton concluded it could not deliver a meaningful ongoing experience through Early Access.
The Last Of Us Boss Says There Are A "Few Stops That Remain On The Road Ahead"
Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann has hinted at future installments in The Last of Us franchise, stating there are "a few stops that remain on the road ahead." This follows his departure from HBO's The Last of Us series to focus on other projects related to the IP. While not explicitly confirming a new game, his comments fuel ongoing speculation about a potential The Last of Us Part III.
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Baby Warlord Trading Simulator, will never uninstall Warframe and would love to see an Outriders 2: 'I think that game would have been really special'
Xalavier Nelson Jr, director of Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator and founder of Strange Scaffold, discusses the games installed on his PC. He highlights Warframe as a live-service game he'll never uninstall due to its evolving nature and respect for player time, and expresses a desire for an Outriders 2, praising the original for its flawed charm. Nelson Jr also shares his appreciation for older titles like Cultic and Blood: Fresh Supply, emphasizing the importance of understanding game history.
