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December 10, 2024
In Marvel Rivals, the seemingly adorable Jeff the Land Shark, a Strategist hero, proves a surprisingly powerful and controversial character due to his game-changing ultimate ability, sparking heated debate among players regarding his balance.
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December 10, 2024
Marvel Rivals' first post-launch patch addresses numerous bugs and glitches across PC and consoles, fixing character issues, map problems, and exploits, promising more content soon.
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December 9, 2024
NetEase's Marvel Rivals, an Overwatch-inspired hero shooter, has attracted 10 million players in three days, but the resurgence of the 'GOATS' meta (three tanks, three healers) is causing concern, mirroring a past Overwatch issue. The game's success hinges on how NetEase addresses this.
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December 9, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play hero shooter similar to Overwatch 2, has amassed over 10 million players in just three days across PC and consoles, demonstrating significant early success on Steam and surpassing even Overwatch's initial player base growth rate.
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December 8, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play third-person shooter, enjoys a successful Steam launch, addressing initial concerns of an excessive number of DPS characters by adding new Vanguard and Strategist heroes like The Thing and Ultron. Available on PC and consoles, but not Switch.
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December 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a new superhero shooter, achieved one of the biggest free-to-play Steam launches ever, bucking the trend of failing live-service games in 2024, despite mixed reviews.
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December 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play third-person shooter developed in Unreal Engine 5, is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S but will not be released on Nintendo Switch due to performance limitations on handheld platforms.
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December 5, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a 33-hero third-person shooter from NetEase Games, launches soon with an uneven role distribution. While initially heavy on Duelists (DPS), developers confirm more Vanguards and Strategists are coming in Season 1 to balance the gameplay.
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December 4, 2024
Marvel Rivals' monetization plan features a non-expiring battle pass, fair microtransactions focusing solely on cosmetics, and a dual currency system allowing in-game currency exchange for premium currency, offering good value for players.
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December 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 initially faced review bombing due to mandatory PSN account linking for PC players and weapon nerfs, but after a massive patch and Sony reversing the PSN requirement, Steam reviews are overwhelmingly positive again, focusing on a balanced co-op experience.
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December 4, 2024
Leaked Marvel Rivals' in-game store reveals pricey MCU skins, potentially costing around $24 each, rivaling Overwatch 2's pricing. The skins include animated MVP highlight intros, launching December 6th on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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December 3, 2024
Debate rages over a potential Marvel Rivals leak: Is Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda, secretly shown in the launch trailer, or is it just a low-res Storm? The tiny image leaves fans divided, while developers confirm no character is off-limits for future additions.
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December 2, 2024
Helldivers 2's community-managed Democracy Space Station (DSS) is causing friendly fire issues. Developers are improving its precision and adding warnings, while players learn optimal strategies for its bombardment and blockade functions to efficiently manage galactic warfare.
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December 2, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a hero shooter launching December 6th on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, features 33 heroes with diverse roles beyond traditional DPS, Tank, and Support classifications. Concerns about an overabundance of DPS characters are addressed by developers emphasizing a unique role system.
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December 1, 2024
Helldivers 2's composer almost quit orchestral game music before the game's positive reception; the success has renewed his passion, highlighting the importance of player engagement and collaborative support within the game industry.
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November 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 community manager Thomas 'Twinbeard' Petersson departs after his contract ends, expressing gratitude to the community while hinting at unsaid information and urging patience with the developers.
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November 28, 2024
Helldivers 2's challenging Major Order requiring 500 million Terminid kills has been significantly reduced to 50 million due to a developer error, offering players a more achievable goal within the remaining time.
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November 26, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Major Order tasks players with testing various machine guns to determine optimal bug-killing configurations, while the newly implemented, but buggy, Democracy Space Station undergoes recalibration.
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November 22, 2024
Helldivers 2's SteamDB update history reveals repeated mentions of 'gameplay_illuminates,' hinting at the return of the Illuminate faction. However, players are unsure if it's a genuine teaser or a developer troll, given past misleading statements.
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November 21, 2024
Helldivers 2, a critically acclaimed cooperative third-person shooter, wins the Golden Joystick Awards' Critics' Choice Award for 2024, praised for its challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and player-driven narrative shaping the intergalactic war against alien and robotic threats.
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November 21, 2024
Helldivers 2, a fiercely challenging co-op shooter, wins Console Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, becoming Sony's fastest-selling title ever with 12 million copies sold in 12 weeks, despite initial server issues.
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November 21, 2024
Due to save file corruption and server instability caused by mods, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will prohibit mods in public online sessions starting December, but will allow them in private lobbies and future custom lobbies. Developers aim to provide modding tools for easier mod creation.
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November 15, 2024
Shift Up denies Netflix adaptation rumors for its successful gacha game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, despite its popularity. Stellar Blade, however, receives a new photo mode and Nier: Automata collaboration.
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November 15, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station, intended as a powerful weapon, accidentally causes excessive friendly fire, prompting developers to temporarily boost player lives and shields to mitigate the issue while a permanent solution is developed.
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November 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's newly operational Democracy Space Station faces attack from the Jet Brigade Automatons on Gaellivare. Players have 48 hours to defend the station or relocate it, a challenge overseen by the game's meta-narrative Game Master, Joel.
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November 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station is operational, letting players vote on strategic actions like planetary bombardments and orbital blockades to influence the galactic war against the Terminids and Automatons.
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November 13, 2024
In a surprising twist, Helldivers 2's Tyranny Park, a tourist attraction featuring Terminids, has suffered a catastrophic security breach, resulting in a massive Terminid outbreak across the galaxy, forcing players to combat the threat while simultaneously working towards a crucial Major Order.
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November 11, 2024
In Helldivers 2, players must complete a critical Major Order to power the Democracy Space Station before the Automaton Jet Brigade attacks, requiring 500 million Terminid kills and defending the station's location.
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November 7, 2024
John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro will reprise their roles as Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago in the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day prequel, set 14 years before the original game, exploring the Emergence Day event that ignited the Locust War.
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November 5, 2024
Helldivers 2's creative director reveals a wishlist of IPs he'd love to incorporate into the game, including Warhammer 40K, Star Wars, and more, although he acknowledges that such collaborations could dilute the game's identity.
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November 4, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play hero shooter from NetEase Games, aims to distinguish itself from Overwatch by offering a faster-paced and more accessible experience, featuring a diverse roster of Marvel characters and set to release on December 6th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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November 3, 2024
Rodd Fergusson, former lead developer of Gears of War, revealed plans for Gears of War 6 that included venturing off-planet to the UIR territory and exploring the consequences of player choices in Gears 5, but the game was ultimately shelved when he left The Coalition.
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October 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 receives a significant patch addressing numerous bugs, balancing issues, and even a touching tribute to a fallen goldfish with a space explosion funeral. The update also introduces a new WW1-themed gun with a bayonet, but players are finding the latest Major Order extremely challenging.
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October 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 players face a tough new Major Order with challenging objectives and a tight deadline, prompting debate on whether it's winnable and fueling anticipation for the new Truth Enforcers Warbond.
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October 25, 2024
Arrowhead Games, developer of Helldivers 2, is actively responding to player feedback, specifically addressing concerns about the Reinforced Scout Strider's balance and visual inconsistencies. The developer is committed to making the game fun, fair, and challenging, and is actively working on improving the game based on community suggestions.
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October 25, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station, a player-built strategic tool that could reshape the Galactic Map, is still under construction, with its details not yet revealed, but developer Arrowhead assures fans that it will evolve over time, just like the game itself.
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October 24, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Warbond update, Truth Enforcers, drops on October 31, featuring new weapons, armor, a Dead Sprint booster, and a hilarious new emote that's sure to become a meme sensation.
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October 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 players face a tough decision: protect the Democracy Space Station or defend the Terminid Research Preserve against a Terminid attack, impacting the galactic war and Super Earth's future.
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October 24, 2024
Helldivers 2, currently available on PC and PS5, might potentially release on Xbox in the future, though the decision ultimately lies with Sony, the IP owner, and Microsoft. While Arrowhead Games is open to the possibility, it's ultimately dependent on both companies seeing financial and branding benefits.
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October 23, 2024
Steam Next Fest highlights the popularity of multiplayer games, with Delta Force - Team Jade, Supervive, and Popucom topping the list of most-played demos, showcasing diverse genres from tactical shooters to MOBAs and platformers.
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October 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 continues its satirical take on space exploration with High Command's plans to build a Jurassic Park-like facility featuring alien bugs, leading to a potential new Major Order with spooky and spoofy consequences. The game's recent Jump Pack buff backfired, as the Automatons have stolen the technology, creating a new challenge for players.
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October 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 players face a new challenge as augmented Automaton forces, equipped with stolen jetpack tech, invade Matar Bay, demanding players to defend and requiring significant teamwork to overcome this threat.
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October 15, 2024
This article highlights upcoming Marvel video games, including 'Marvel Rivals' (2024), 'Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra' (2025), 'Iron Man', 'Marvel's Wolverine', 'Black Panther', and 'Marvel's Blade', showcasing diverse genres and developers like Insomniac Games, Skydance Media, and Arkane Lyon.
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October 11, 2024
Helldivers 2's 60-day recovery plan has been extended to 63 days due to a missed calendar day, with the patch aiming to fix weapons like the scorcher, recoilless rifle, and autocannon, and prevent friendly fire issues.
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October 8, 2024
In Helldivers 2's latest Major Order, players must defend the liberated planet Claorell from three Automaton attacks in three days to secure a vital metal alloy for the new Democracy Space Station, a 'cutting-edge voting system' that will be a major asset in the Galactic War.
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October 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are working towards building a Democracy Space Station, a powerful strategic tool, through a series of Major Orders involving liberating planets from bots and bugs. The community is currently taking a break from battling bots and looking forward to the next Major Order.
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October 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 players on Steam were prompted to accept a PlayStation EULA, leading to concerns about account linking, but the developer clarified that the change was due to legal requirements in some US states and does not affect gameplay.
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October 4, 2024
Saber Interactive's Chief Creative Officer, Tim Willits, argues that over-scoping and focusing on unnecessary features can lead to AAA game failures, emphasizing the importance of focusing on core gameplay mechanics and delivering a polished experience.
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October 4, 2024
Helldivers 2's galactic war continues with the construction of a Democracy Space Station, requiring players to liberate Claorell from the Automatons to secure deep-mantle mining tech and build a Deep Mantle Forge Complex.
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September 30, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Democracy Space Station is a major addition to the Galactic War, offering players a strategic weapon and allowing them to directly influence the course of the war through democratic voting, adding another layer of depth to the game's cooperative experience.
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September 30, 2024
A Helldivers 2 player discovered that some bot tanks are invincible to 500kg bombs, causing frustration and a call for bug fixes from the developers.
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September 28, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 aims to be a classic, bombastic shooter, harking back to the Xbox 360 era, focusing on a cinematic campaign, co-op, PvP, and a horde mode, intentionally defying current live-service trends and drawing comparisons to older Halo and Gears of War titles.
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September 27, 2024
PlayStation, the IP holder of Helldivers 2, has conducted a detailed survey focusing on the recent balance patch, gauging player satisfaction and feedback on gameplay, weapon usage, and difficulty adjustments.
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September 26, 2024
Space Marine 2's latest update brings private lobbies for Operations, ultrawide support, a PvP arena, weapon buffs, and a significant reduction in Chaos enemy spawns in Operations, along with balancing adjustments to campaign difficulty.
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September 24, 2024
Helldivers 2's latest update introduces a major new feature: the Democracy Space Station, a powerful strategic tool that will change the course of the Galactic War. This update kicks off a new story arc focusing on building and defending the space station against enemy attacks.
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September 24, 2024
Marvel Rivals is set to expand its roster with the addition of Psylocke and a possible addition of Moon Knight, as confirmed by a teaser in Psylocke's reveal trailer. Fans are excited for the upcoming release of the game in December.
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September 24, 2024
A Helldivers 2 player discovered a glaring error in the game's intro cinematic: the guns are missing their magazines. The game's director, Johan Pilestedt, admitted to overlooking the detail, highlighting the team's dedication to immersive storytelling even in the face of minor oversights.
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September 23, 2024
Henry Cavill, a self-proclaimed Warhammer fan, is enjoying his time with Space Marine 2, especially the PvP, and is looking forward to future content. The game's success has prompted Saber Interactive to consider DLC and sequels.
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September 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's player count and reviews have rebounded following a major patch that addressed community concerns, with players returning to the game and enjoying the changes made to weapons and gameplay.
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September 23, 2024
Space Marine 2's success has inspired the developers to explore DLC and a potential Space Marine 3, with the team already brainstorming story ideas for future installments in the franchise.
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September 23, 2024
Saber Interactive's CCO Tim Willits says the success of Space Marine 2 has drastically changed the studio's approach to development, bringing increased focus on quality and ambition for future projects, even surpassing the sales figures of their previous hit, World War Z.
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September 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt acknowledges leadership issues and lack of cohesion as the cause of the community backlash to the Escalation of Freedom update, leading to the recent buff patch and a 60-day plan to address player concerns.
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September 19, 2024
Helldivers 2's new AF-91 Field Chemist helmet resembles Warhammer 40K's Death Korps of Krieg, possibly an intentional reference by the game's director, who is a Warhammer fan. The helmet is available for a limited time in the Superstore, offering players a chance to cosplay as the Death Korps.
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September 19, 2024
Helldivers 2's latest patch inadvertently introduced a bug allowing players to fly by spamming their emote button, causing amusement among the community and raising questions about the game's gravity and balance.
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September 18, 2024
Helldivers 2's developer responds to concerns about the game's future in light of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's release, emphasizing that both games offer unique experiences and that recent patches have addressed player concerns about game balance.
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September 18, 2024
Helldivers 2's first major patch, part of a 60-day plan to improve the game, has significantly buffed weapons and nerfed enemy strength, leading to positive player feedback. Arrowhead is also planning a new difficulty for those seeking a greater challenge.
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September 17, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are tasked with a new Major Order to test out the game's recent significant buffs, including massive increases to the Eagle 500KG Bomb and Thermite Grenade, with the goal of liberating more planets than lost.
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September 17, 2024
Helldivers 2's recent update significantly buffed the Thermite Grenade, increasing its explosive damage from 100 to 2,000, making it a powerful tool against armored enemies, especially Bile Titans. The update also included numerous other weapon buffs and changes, improving the overall gameplay experience.
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September 16, 2024
Helldivers 2's upcoming patch brings significant buffs to the game, including a larger explosion radius for the Eagle 500KG bomb and increased damage for the flamethrower, addressing community concerns and aiming to improve gameplay.
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September 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 players have successfully liberated the planets Tarsh and Mastia, unlocking the powerful Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem, despite facing a challenging Major Order that requires killing millions of Terminids.
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September 16, 2024
Splatoon 3's Grand Festival marks the end of regular updates for the game, but fans are speculating on Splatoon 4's plot based on the event's results, which saw Team Past win, possibly hinting at a story focused on the Great Turf War.
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September 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers have released a major patch aimed at addressing player concerns, focusing on buffs to weapons like the Railgun, Flamethrower, and Breaker, while also nerfing Rocket Devastators and Gunships, creating a more balanced and satisfying gameplay experience for the community.
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September 13, 2024
Helldivers 2's upcoming September 17 update will nerf Rocket Devastators, making them easier to defeat, while buffing the Breaker shotgun, Railgun, and Flamethrower for a more balanced gameplay experience.
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September 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers are implementing a 60-day plan to rebalance the game after controversial updates, including buffs for popular weapons like the Breaker shotgun and Flamethrower, and a nerf for the Rocket Devastator enemy.
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September 11, 2024
Helldivers 2's September 17 update brings a major buff to the Railgun, significantly increasing its damage against large enemies, while also confirming a Flamethrower buff aimed at making the game more fun for players.
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September 11, 2024
Space Marine 2 is a massive hit for Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, with the game potentially becoming the fastest-selling title for both companies, beating out other notable titles like Doom and Wolfenstein.
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September 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers acknowledge a disconnect with players and are implementing a 60-day plan to make the game more fun and focus on over-the-top co-op action, including rollbacks of controversial changes and nerfs to enemies.
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September 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers are addressing community concerns over recent Flamethrower changes, increasing their damage, reverting mechanics to a previous state, and enabling them to damage heavier enemies, all of which will go live on September 17.
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September 9, 2024
Sony, the publisher of Helldivers 2, is conducting a survey to gauge player satisfaction after the game received mixed reviews following its launch, potentially influenced by the recent failure of Concord, another Sony-published FPS game that was pulled from the PlayStation Store after just two weeks.
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September 6, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has seen a monstrously successful launch on Steam, with over 134,000 concurrent players even during its early access period, making it the biggest launch for both developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment.
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September 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are enjoying the limited-time Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem, a powerful weapon that makes the game more enjoyable, but are already dreading its departure and hoping for its return.
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September 6, 2024
Slork, an unfinished shark-themed hero in the beta of Deadlock, has sparked excitement with his unique design, abilities, and potential connection to Slark from Dota 2, raising questions about his development and future in the game.
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September 5, 2024
Focus Entertainment created custom PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles themed after Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, giving away two consoles in a promotion with a limited number of winners.
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September 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead is implementing a 60-day action plan to address community concerns, focusing on gameplay balance, weapon adjustments, and enemy behavior reworks to improve the game's reception.
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September 5, 2024
A supposed leak hinting at the arrival of the Illuminate faction in Helldivers 2 was quickly debunked by Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani, who dismissed it as 'fake news' and attributed the leak to a technical glitch involving 'organic tissue degradation' on electronic equipment.
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September 4, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is releasing on September 5th for Gold and Ultra editions and September 9th for standard editions, with preloads available now on Xbox and since September 3rd on PS5. The game features a cooperative mode for up to three players, where you can fight off Tyranids as a Space Marine.
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September 4, 2024
Arrowhead's CEO Shams Jorjani admits Helldivers 2 has strayed from its vision and is working to get the co-op shooter back on track with a 60-day plan to address community feedback and fix issues like flamethrowers, ragdolling, and Chargers.
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September 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers are working on an update to address balancing issues, bug fixes, and performance improvements in response to player feedback, aiming to put the game back on track within 60 days.
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September 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 players failed to unlock the Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem after failing to eliminate enough Automatons, prompting a new Major Order that tasks players with defending against Terminid attacks and netting 50 Medals instead.
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September 3, 2024
Arrowhead, the developer of Helldivers 2, has announced a 60-day action plan to improve the game, including fixing flamethrowers, reducing ragdolling, and reworking chargers, while delaying updates to focus on the plan.
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September 2, 2024
Valve's upcoming hero shooter, Deadlock, has surpassed 160,000 concurrent players on Steam and is making headlines for its Portal 2-inspired teleporters and its first major patch addressing game pausing abuse.
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September 2, 2024
Marvel Rivals, a free-to-play hero shooter developed by NetEase, promises a diverse roster of Marvel characters, with the developers stating that no character is off-limits for inclusion, as long as they bring something unique and fun to the game.
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August 28, 2024
Helldivers 2's creative director acknowledges the game's shift towards competitiveness, impacting its original fun, chaotic, and emergent gameplay experience, and is working to address player feedback and improve the game's balance.
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August 27, 2024
Popular streamer Shroud predicts huge success for Valve's new hero shooter Deadlock, praising its unique blend of shooter and MOBA elements, and its addicting gameplay. The game has already garnered significant attention with over 62,000 concurrent players on PC, and even content creators like Average Jonas are switching to Deadlock content.
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August 24, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 will feature massive hordes of Tyranids, powered by “swarm tech” developed for World War Z, with an AI director controlling the enemies and ensuring players feel challenged despite the power fantasy of being a Space Marine.
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August 24, 2024
Valve's new hero shooter MOBA hybrid, Deadlock, has finally been officially revealed after months of leaks and rumors, combining elements of popular games like Overwatch, Dota 2, and Team Fortress 2.
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August 23, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 draws inspiration from Doom and other games, emphasizing the power of Space Marines with a focus on over-the-top action and explosive co-op gameplay.
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August 23, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's multiplayer modes allow players to experience the campaign cooperatively or engage in competitive combat, with the game prioritizing a fun experience even for players who may not be the most skilled or cooperative teammates, resembling the gameplay of Helldivers 2.
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August 23, 2024
Marvel Rivals players are surprised to find Captain America can deflect Iron Man's ultimate attack, leading to humorous reactions and discussions on how this new mechanic will impact gameplay.
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August 22, 2024
Saber Interactive's Tim Willits cites the success of co-op games like Helldivers 2 and DayZ as proof of a strong market for multiplayer experiences, boosting confidence in the upcoming launch of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
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August 22, 2024
Helldivers 2's creative director, Johan Pilestedt, held a Q&A on Discord addressing player concerns about weapon balance, game design decisions, and future updates, highlighting the game's ongoing struggle to balance player feedback and development morale.
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August 21, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's chief creative officer addresses monetization concerns, assuring players that they won't feel pressured to spend extra.
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August 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 developers are battling hackers and mutineers, with a new Major Order to keep players occupied. Cheaters have burned through an impossible community mission in mere hours and a group of self-proclaimed 'Chaosdivers' have embraced the chaos and rebelled against Super Earth.
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August 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 players, known as 'Chaosdivers,' are rebelling against the game's developer, Arrowhead Studios, over recent balance changes, expressing their frustration through in-game behavior and social media campaigns.
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August 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 players express concerns about bots potentially taking over Super Earth and the game's ability to render urban maps.
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August 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 players have let the Automaton front advance near Super Earth in protest against recent weapon nerfs, resulting in a possible invasion. Arrowhead has opened a player feedback form to address concerns.
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August 7, 2024
The Callisto Protocol, a Dead Space-esque survival horror shooter, faced challenges due to rushed development and unrealistic release expectations. Despite its flaws, creator Glen Schofield believes it deserves a sequel and had ambitious plans for the franchise's evolution.
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August 6, 2024
The Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update brings a new swampy planet, fixes the social menu, and adds nightmare-inducing Automaton's human processing plants.
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August 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are close to failing the current Major Order, which would unlock the Anti-Tank Mines for them. With less than two hours to go, the completion percentage has risen to 64%, but players are still expressing frustration over the potential addition of the mines, citing concerns about chain-detonations and their overall effectiveness.
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August 1, 2024
In Helldivers 2, players surprisingly prioritized saving children over unlocking new mines, prompting the developer to donate to charity and express gratitude for their community's kindness.
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July 30, 2024
Helldivers 2's next Warbond, Freedom's Flame, will introduce new fiery weapons like flamethrowers, a shotgun, armor outfits, Hellpod options, cosmetic skins, and emotes.
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July 30, 2024
Marvel Rivals' closed beta is ending soon, and players are frustrated that the cool battle pass skin for Thor won't carry over to the full version of the game.
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July 25, 2024
Helldivers veterans prepare new players for the return of the Impaler enemy type in the upcoming Escalation of Freedom update for Helldivers 2, providing tips and strategies for defeating it.
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July 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 parodies Crowdstrike/Microsoft situation with a faulty cybersecurity update taking down surveillance systems on player ships.
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July 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's upcoming Escalation of Freedom update adds a new mission type where players must transport a jarred Terminid larva across planets, facing waves of angry Terminids and new threats like the Spore Charger, Impaler tentacles, and souped-up reinforcements.
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July 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 is getting a new update that addresses the issue of players getting kicked from matches, including a feature where kicked players will respawn with all the team's loot from the previous session.
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July 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are tasked with killing 1 billion bugs in 5 days, but the Terminids may become more aggressive once the mission is over.
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July 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's massive update, 'Escalation of Freedom,' is set to release on August 6th, bringing new enemies, objectives, bots, and quality-of-life features to the game.
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July 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 players have discovered a hilarious and surprising trick: emoting mid-air to reduce fall damage, much to the delight of the game's CEO who is advocating to keep it in.
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July 5, 2024
The First Descendant's launch was hindered by overloaded servers due to high microtransaction purchases, leading to delays and login issues. A hotfix is in development to address performance issues and bugs, including the loud Nexon logo sound.
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June 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are tasked with preventing the Automatons from reclaiming Malevelon Creek, the site of the deadliest battle in the game's history, in the latest Major Order.
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June 21, 2024
Nightdive Studios' remaster of The Thing, a 2002 cult classic horror shooter based on the 1982 movie, is set to release later this year.
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June 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 has a known crash issue with the Spear weapon; avoid using it for now, as it can crash the entire game under certain circumstances, especially when locking onto an enemy.
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June 14, 2024
In a recent Helldivers 2 major order, players were given the choice between saving thousands of sick children or liberating Marfark for a new Stratagem. The community chose to save the children and Arrowhead is donating $4,311 to a real-life charity in their honor.
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June 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 received a patch that reverted enemy spawn rates to pre-April levels, but players are reporting increased difficulty. The developers are investigating the issue.
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June 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are rallying to save the children, despite a new Stratagem dangling above their noses.
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June 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios is planning further improvements to the game's Stratagems system, following the release of a major patch that introduced over 100 changes.
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June 12, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original, explores the Locust Horde invasion and the days following it, with linear levels instead of Gear 5's open-ended maps.
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June 10, 2024
Arrowhead will release a massive patch for Helldivers 2 on Thursday, June 13th, which will include over 100 changes and fixes, as well as the Viper Commandos Warbond.
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June 7, 2024
Helldivers 2's CEO explains the studio's unique relationship with players, comparing it to a doctor-patient dynamic where players may suggest remedies that aren't medically sound.
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June 3, 2024
Helldivers 2's Galactic War map and communication features are being improved, based on player feedback and the developer's desire to enhance gameplay.
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June 3, 2024
Players of Helldivers 2 eradicated a Terminid Supercolony on Meridia using a volatile material, creating an enormous black hole. While the Helldivers celebrate their victory, some speculate about the potential consequences and strange behavior of the black hole.
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June 1, 2024
An emergency hotfix has been released for Helldivers 2, squashing a bug that was making the Meridia Major Order too difficult. The bug caused enemy swarms to spawn directly under critical mission objectives, making them impossible to complete.
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May 31, 2024
A bug in Helldivers 2's Meridia missions causes enemy swarms and Bile Titans to spawn directly under the drill, making the missions almost impossible. A hotfix is being worked on to fix the issue.
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May 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 players succeeded in liberating Varylia 5, unlocking the Dual-cannon Emancipator Exosuit mech in the process, despite recent defeats.
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May 24, 2024
Despite initial plans, the popular review bomb cape for the game Helldivers 2 may not be released after all, according to the developers at Arrowhead Studios.
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May 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead is working on a weapon balance patch but needs more time to ensure it's done right, following recent balancing complaints and a previous statement that they would take their time with updates.
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May 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 players failed to complete their Major Order, resulting in the escalation of the Galactic War, with new recruits training and Helldivers guarding the training facilities as the conflict intensifies.
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May 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's latest patch resolves crashes, mission screen bugs, and makes account linking optional after previous backlash.
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May 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead is struggling to handle the game's success, leading to delays caused by the recent PSN-linking kerfuffle and internal issues.
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May 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 is still being removed from sale on Steam in more countries, even after publisher Sony Interactive Entertainment scrapped its hugely controversial PSN mandate.
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May 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 community manager, Spitz, was fired after encouraging players to post negative reviews in response to Sony's decision to mandate PlayStation Network account linking.
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May 6, 2024
Sony has reversed a decision to require Helldivers 2 players to link their Steam accounts to PSN, after facing backlash from the community and a tanking of support for the game on Steam.
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May 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 has received 20,000 negative reviews on Steam after players were required to sign in with a PlayStation account to continue playing, despite Sony being the publisher on PC with an interest in getting players into its account ecosystem.
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May 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 requires PlayStation Network account linking, sparking negative Steam reviews from players who may not have access to PSN in their region, with community managers clarifying that the decision was made by Sony and not the developer.
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May 2, 2024
Helldivers 2's Senator revolver receives a significant upgrade with a speedloader and the ability to spin the gun like Revolver Ocelot from Metal Gear Solid, making it one of the coolest weapons in the game.
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April 25, 2024
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios is considering tweaking the auto-climb mechanic that has been a subject of controversy since the game's launch in February.
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