UPDATE 5/8/2024: Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest and much-anticipated patch is here, developer Larian announced today.
This patch (or, Patch 7, to give it its full name) is now available on PC, with console and Mac versions currently set to arrive in October.
Patch 7 adds new evil endings, the studio’s own Mod Manager (“Browse, install, and use mods created by the community,” Larian says) and some revamped split screen gameplay.

Patch 7 is now live on PC!😈 New Evil Endings Cinematics👥 Split Screen Improvements💀 New Honour Mode Legendary Actions🛠️ Official Modding ToolsPlus game improvements and bug fixes!Read the full patch notes: https://t.co/DmlF8cUM5a pic.twitter.com/Cmn2Tv4zZF— Baldur’s Gate 3 (@baldursgate3) September 5, 2024…

Gearbox founder Randy Pitchford has defended recent flops such as the Borderlands film and its Risk of Rain 2 DLC by comparing the company to one of the most highly-regarded bands of all time. Yes, The Beatles.
Replying to a user who had commented on the developer’s recent “judgement and shot calling ability”, Pitchford stated he was “going to keep making stuff” and subsequently brought the English rock band into the conversation.
“I wish everything could be a hit, but that is not how it works,” Pitchford wrote in the exchange on social media platform X (spotted by PC Gamer). “The greatest musical act of all time, The Beatles, had a 25 percent hit rate.”

Borderlands 4 – Official Teaser Trailer

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Konami has announced the Castlevania Dominus Collection, a re-release of classic games from the series that originally launched on Nintendo DS.

As revealed during yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, the collection features Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia. In addition, two bonus games are included: Haunted Castle (the arcade version of Castlevania) and Haunted Castle Revisited (a reimagined version).

The collection is available now for Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC (Steam).

Castlevania Dominus Collection – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch

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That ever growing pile of video game statue memorabilia is getting bigger.
First4Figures is releasing both a Big Boss statue based on Metal Gear Solid 3 and a Metroid Prime Samus Gravity Suit statue.
The Big Boss statue is “inspired by the poignant ending of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, where Big Boss salutes at The Boss’ grave as a final tribute to his mentor”. This, First4Figures says, symbolises Big Boss’ “unwavering respect and the complex emotions he carries after a mission filled with betrayal and sacrifice”.
The figure stands at 21.6″ tall thanks to its base, so you get a few more inches of Snake than you did of Venom (for those keeping track). If you are interested in adding this chap to your collection, you can pre-order now, with pre-orders starting …

Konami has finally acknowledged the possibility of Metal Gear Solid 4 being part of an expected Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2.

Last year, the company released Master Collection Vol. 1, which includes the first three Metal Gear Solid games plus some extra classics.

However, a second volume is widely expected to continue the story with Metal Gear Solid 4, 5, and Peace Walker, with fans digging around on the Konami website and the first volume’s game files for details.

METAL GEAR SOLID MASTER COLLECTION Vol 1 | Gameplay and Platforms Reveal

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Diablo 4’s March of the Goblins event is making a return next week.
Blizzard hosted a March of the Goblins event across both Diablo 4 and Diablo Immortal in June as a thank you “for being part of the Diablo community through another year of fighting back the demonic forces of Hell”. And it seems the event was so successful Blizzard is bringing it back again.
From 27th August to 3rd September, you’ll be able to seek out “hordes of these treasure hoarders to pilfer their loot bags for increased gold and coveted drops”.

Let’s Play Diablo 4 – WE LOVE LILITH?! DIABLO 4 PS5 GAMEPLAY

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There’s a new Mass Effect game due to launch in October 2024 – but no, this isn’t Mass Effect 5.

Instead, Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz is a board game for one to four players with a branching narrative, set during the events of Mass Effect 3.

As Shepard, Liara, Tali, Garrus and Wrex, you must secure vital information for the Reaper War effort from a crashed Cerberus cruiser, via missions that unlock new story oppurtunities and earn further loyalty from your squadmates.

Mass Effect: The Board Game – Priority Hagalaz (Official Trailer)

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A number of Star Wars Outlaws players have been advised to restart their game with a new save file to avoid problems with progression.
Ubisoft last night emailed some PlayStation 5 players asking them to update their copy of Outlaws to the latest version, following a chunky bug-busting patch.
“To best experience the Outer Rim, we rolled out a maintenance to make sure everyone is playing the latest version of the game,” Ubisoft’s email reads. “As one of the players affected who had access to an older version of the game, we are aware you might be encountering some issues after this recent patch. We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.”

Star Wars Outlaws Preview Chat – NEW STAR WARS OUTLAWS GAMEPLAY & HANDS-ON FIRST IMPRESSIONS

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