Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 comes with built-in support for a third-party audio tool that charges $20 for improved sound. In a blog post, Activision said Black Ops 6 launches with an Enhanced Headphone Mode that makes use of Embody’s Immerse Spatial Audio technology “to increase the directional accuracy of sounds played in the world.”

Embody is a personalized audio company that has already worked with the likes of Final Fantasy 14 and Cyberpunk 2077 to integrate its technology into video games. Immerse Spatial Audio works with any headphone or earbud model and is said to “greatly improve the player’s spatial audio experience.”

It is a Universal Head Related Transfer Function (HRTF) profile that has been included as part of Black Ops 6’s Enhanced Headphone Mode. This profile has been “specifically created for the Call of Duty soundscape.”

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How Much Will Embody's Personalized Audio Cost?

Besides, Activision said, players can “choose to enhance this HRTF experience even further by creating a Personalized profile that takes into account the player’s physical attributes, such as the shape of their ear or head. This customization is accessed in-game and completed by using Embody’s personalization portal.”

What the company’s blog post failed to mention is that allowing Embody's personalized audio in Black Ops 6 costs real-world money, and it’s this revelation that has caught some Call of Duty fans off-guard, leading to complaints across social media and subreddits and accusations that the game is “pay-to-hear.”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is only a few days from its release, and Activision has already set up various options for gamers to get their hands on the latest installment quickly. Gamers who pre-ordered the title can preload it on their systems as soon as it arrives. Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25, 2024; however, the timing of the launch varies from region to region.
 
 

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Release Timings For Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Microsoft Windows. To preload, one must preorder the game and visit its official game page on their platforms. PC users can do so through Battle.net & Steam.
The timing for each region is as follows:

Los Angeles: 9 PM PDT
Mumbai: 6:30 AM IST
Mexico City: 10 PM CST 
Toronto: Midnight EDT
New York: Midnight EDT
Sao Paulo: 1 AM BRT
London: 6 AM BST
Paris: 6 AM CET 
Johannesburg: 6 AM SAST
Helsinki: 7 AM EET
Riyadh: 7 AM AST
Dubai: 8 AM GST
Seoul: 1 PM KST 
Tokyo: 1 PM JST
Sydney: 3 PM AEDT 
Auckland: 5 PM NZDT 

Amazon's annual Great Indian Festival (Diwali sale) is live right now. It brings with it a huge sale on Razer Gaming products. One of the most promising deals you can find is on the Razer Viper V3 Pro mouse. In addition to that, you can also get a lot of other lucrative deals on other Razer Gaming accessories. 

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Razer Sale brings great discount for Razer Viper V3 Pro Mouse

During the Great Indian Festival, you will see a 50% discount on one of Razer Gaming's most used mice: the Viper V3 Pro. In addition to that, you will also get to see a lot of other discounts on headphones, and keyboards. 

This mouse has been one of the most used ones by streamers and famous YouTubers. Talking about the product, Harsh Khelray said: 

The Razer Viper V3 Pro mouse is my preferred choice for its lightweight design, a feature that was difficult to find in a dependable option until Razer’s release. Having used Razer products since the start of my gaming journey, I value the brand’s consistent performance, which significantly enhances my gameplay. I am grateful to Razer for their sponsorship and for providing me with the highest quality peripherals available.

Not just him, but a popular content creator for S8UL, 8bit Binks also prefers this mose over anything else. He says: 

Good thing about v3 pro is that it has the perfect grip that I used, I have already got 3 v3pro... 1 for me 1 for my wife and 1 faker editor red colour for its design. Never before had I used any wireless mouse but when I saw v3 pro has less to no delay I was super excited to use it and after its use I have been it's fan ever since.

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According to Eurogamer, Ubisoft has confirmed a new Rayman project is currently in the “exploration phase” at its Montpelier and Milan studios, following recent online reports that work has started on an unannounced Rayman remake.

Reports that Rayman remake is in development first surfaced through Insider Gaming, which claimed the game - reportedly codenamed Project Steamboat - was “being pieced together” by a team that included around a dozen members of Ubisoft’s Price of Persia: the Lost Crown team.

Besides, the site reported Rayman creator Michel Ancel is also working on the project as a consultant. Ancel left Ubisoft in 2020 after three decades with the company allegedly following an investigation into employee complaints accusing him of toxic leadership - with his behavior said to have been so bad other managers were called in to act as intermidiaries between Ancel and his team.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Team Working On The Project

Ancel rubbished the report as “fake news,” but Insider Gaming claims his recent involvement as a consultant on the new Rayman project has "cast a less-than-popular light" on its development and "raised some concerns among team members."

A Ubisoft spokesperson told Eurogamer: "We are pleased to confirm Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan have recently started an exploration phase on the Rayman brand. The project is still in its early stages, and we will share more details later. As the creator of the Rayman brand, Michel Ancel is being consulted to ensure consistency within the universe."

Regardless of the reason for Ancel’s involvement, it’s unsurprising Ubisoft’s hiring decision has reportedly unnerved employees given his exit in 2020 came amid the reckoning for the company.

Word of a new Rayman project at Ubisoft comes after confirmation the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded. And while some of its members are now said to be working on Rayman, Insider Gaming claims others have been moved to the company’s long-awaited Beyond Good & Evil 2 and the next Ghost Recon.

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Team Behind Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Disbanded

The team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded, as per a report from French media outlet Origami. In a video posted, Origami reports that the team behind The Lost Crown was disbanded despite seemingly positive reports from developers on their experiences working on the game.

Per a tweet by Gauthier Andres: "I've heard and read 'It was the best game production in my entire life' three or four times in a single weekend while getting information on the game's development. One after the other I was told it was seen as a beacon of hope to create a safe space for people that were burnt out by Beyond Good & Evil 2. The team has been disbanded by Ubisoft."

Amazon is currently hosting the Razer gaming accessories sale, which brings discounts on a range of Razer gaming products for fans to grab during a short window. Some of the most notable discounts include Razer gaming mice, headphones, and keyboards.

Aside from that, one can also go for other accessories such as mousepads and mats. The sale offers up to 70% off on certain accessories, with an extra 10% off if one can use Razer's coupon code on Amazon. The Razer gaming accessories sale is a part of the Great Indian Festival on the platform.

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Razer Gaming Accessories Sale's Best Deals 

The Razer Gaming Accessories sale is set to end on October 29, 2024, with the conclusion of the Amazon Great Indian Festival. Once the sale ends, the listed products will return to their original prices on the platform.

Some of the best deals fans can get on Razer products are as follows:

• Razer BlackShark V2 X Wired Gaming On-Ear Headset: Rs. 3,299 (59% off)
   
• DeathAdder V3 Wired Gaming Mouse: Rs. 3,599 (72% off)
   
• Razer Barracuda X (2022) - Wireless Multi-Platform Gaming and Mobile Headset: Rs. 7,999 (47% off)
   
• Razer BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless - Mechanical Wired Gaming Keyboard: Rs. 5,199 (57% off)
   
• Razer BlackShark V2 Pro Wireless Gaming Headset 2023 Edition: Rs. 18,999 (24% off)
   
• Razer DeathAdder Essential Wired Gaming Mouse I Single-Color: Rs. 1,299 (71% off)
   
• Razer Viper V3 Pro Wireless Esports Gaming Mouse: Rs. 12,999 (50% off)
   
• Razer Basilisk V3 Pro Customizable Wireless Gaming Mouse: Rs. 8,999 (67% off)
   
• Razer Huntsman Mini - Mercury Edition - 60% Optical Gaming Keyboard: Rs. 6,999 (56% off)
   
• Razer Orochi V2 Mobile Wireless Gaming Mouse with up to 950 Hours of Battery Life: Rs. 3,799 (58%)
   
• Razer Kraken V3 - Wired USB Gaming Headset: Rs. 6,999 (53% off)
   
• Razer DeathAdder V3 Pro Wireless Gaming Mouse- Black Ultra Lightweight: Rs. 8,999 (67% off)
   
• Razer Cobra Wired Gaming Mouse: 58g Lightweight Design - Gen-3 Optical Switches: Rs. 2,599 (52% off)
   
• Razer BlackWidow V4 -Green Mechanical Switches: Rs. 12,999 (41% off)

Users can get an extra 10% off on the said price during the sale using the coupon code. Here's how one can redeem it:

• Click on the Buy Now button on any Razer Product on the list.
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• Click on the apply button to redeem the extra discount.

Naughty Dog has updated both The Last of Us Part 1 on PS5 and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered to add PS5 Pro support ahead of the mid-gen console upgrade’s release next month. PS5 Pro has an AI-powered upscaling feature called PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) that can automatically improve the image clarity of games, but PS5 Pro Enhanced games take advantage of the beefier console’s features.

Naughty Dog detailed The Last of Us Part 1 update 2.00 in patch notes published on its website. On PS5, the game has a new ‘Pro’ mode that renders at 1440p, with PSSR upscaling output to 4K “while maintaining a target of 60fps.”

Elsewhere, on PS5 Pro The Last of Us Part 1’s Performance and Fidelity rendering modes are still available and “provide smoother experience and high framerates compared to the original PS5.”

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The Last of Us Part 1 PS5 Update 2.00 Patch Notes

PlayStation 5 Pro
 

New rendering mode added that takes advantage of PlayStation® Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR)
 

• New “Pro” mode renders at 1440p, with PSSR upscaling output to 4K, while maintaining a target of 60 fps* 
• Performance and Fidelity rendering modes are still available and provide a smoother experience and high framerates compared to the original PS5*
   

*Enhanced features require a compatible display in addition to the PlayStation 5 Pro console.
 

General

• Fixed issue where New Game+ mode wasn't being applied when using Chapter Select
• Fixed an issue where a player's Artifact collection could become desynced with their Save Data, preventing trophy acquisition
• Fixed an issue where the game could be locked at 40 fps on boot-up when using a 4K, VRR monitor
   

Gameplay

• ·Fixed an issue where players could become unable to swim quickly due to rebinding conflicts with a Custom control scheme
• Fixed an issue where the speedrun timer could revert to the most recent checkpoint's time if the player quit or the game crashed
• [Bill's Town] Fixed an issue where Ellie and Bill would not follow the player as expected
• [Lakeside Resort] Improved Ellie's accuracy with the hunting rifle while crouched
• [The University] Fixed an issue with the library generator that could affect the progression
• [Bus Depot] Fixed issue where Joel's flashlight would turn on when inspecting certain artifacts despite being in direct sunlight

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Accessibility

• Added additional support so that more PlayStation 5 console Accessibility settings are now reflected in-game
• [Pittsburgh] Fixed an issue where a generator could be pinged by 'Enhanced Listening Mode' before intended
• [Tommy's Dam] Fixed an issue on New Game+ where there was no prompt to turn the hand-wheel
• [Left Behind - Back in a Flash] Fixed an issue where Navigation Assistance could become disabled unintentionally

Meanwhile, Naughty Dog has detailed The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered update 1.2.0, again in patch notes published on its website. The PS5 Pro features for Part 2 are the same as those for Part 1: a new Pro mode that renders at 1440p with PSSR upscaling output to 4K while maintaining a target of 60fps, with the game’s Performance and Fidelity rendering modes providing a smoother experience and high framerates compared to the original PS5.

After its decision to end PSVR support Minecraft, developer Mojang has announced it will be following the same route for VR on PC. Users will no longer be able to sport VR googles and stroll through Minecraft set to be removed from both platforms from March next year.

"Our ability to support VR/MR devices has come to an end, and will no longer be supported in updates after March of 2025," Mojang wrote in a notice buried midway through its patch notes for Minecraft's latest Bedrock 1.21.40 update.

After March’s update and the demise of Minecraft’s official VR support, all existing worlds will at least still be available to build using non-VR/MR devices, and all Marketplace purchases will continue to be available as well.

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VR Minecraft Players Can Still Enjoy The Game

While the developer is bidding adieu to VR in an official capacity, all is not lost people for users who enjoy Minecraft on VR on PC. As noted by Road to VR, virtual reality support can still be modded into Minecraft’s Java edition using Vivecraft, and there’s also Questcraft for Meta’s Quest headsets.

Speaking of Minecraft's Bedrock 1.21.40 update, there’s the full launch of Mojang’s previously experimental Bundles feature -- which enables players a way to stack different blocks or items together in the same inventory site save space, and a new hardcore mode, all listed out in the company’s latest patch notes. 

This comes after Mojang’s recent decision to ditch its traditional single summer Minecraft update in favor of multiple content drops throughout the year.

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Team Behind Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown Disbanded

The team responsible for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been disbanded, as per a report from French media outlet Origami. In a video posted, Origami reports that the team behind The Lost Crown was disbanded despite seemingly positive reports from developers on their experiences working on the game.

Per a tweet by Gauthier Andres: "I've heard and read 'It was the best game production in my entire life' three or four times in a single weekend while getting information on the game's development. One after the other I was told it was seen as a beacon of hope to create a safe space for people that were burnt out by Beyond Good & Evil 2. The team has been disbanded by Ubisoft."

The video also states that the game’s fate was effectively decided just a few weeks after its release. The core game development team reportedly fought to get a sequel or at least more expansion beyond the single “Mask of Darkness” expansion, but Ubisoft allegedly needed more help on other projects that had better sales potential.