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Genshin Impact 4.0 update: Underwater Exploration, New Characters, and More

Aaryanshi Mohan
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Aug 16th, 2023, 7:22

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    Genshin Impact 4.0 update has officially unveiled Fontaine as a playable area. With this, the players will get to explore the underwater area and enjoy the other additions to the game. New mechanics, which will be exclusive to the Nation of Justice were introduced in the live stream. Here is everything that players will get to see in the new update.

     

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    Genshin Impact 4.0 Update: Everything New Introduced With Fontaine

     

     

    Since half of Fontaine's map is going to be underwater, players will have to work their way around the region in the same way. In the live stream, large water bodies were very prominent and players can expect the gameplay to revolve around that. Here are the most important things we will find in the Fontaine region.

     

    Underwater Exploration

     

    Since players will be allowed to swim freely in the water, they will also be able to benefit from the water. They will get various types of abilities from Fontemer Aberrants, which will be very useful inside the water. Players will be able to explore the area and get a feel of the water and the elements added to it. The Nation of Justice, which is inside the water, is made to be bright and colourful so that players can enjoy the game inside the water, as well. The angle at which the players will be able to see themselves in the water is also a bit wider, ensuring that people get a better swimming experience while they're inside this fifth major Teyvat region.

     

    New Characters

     

     

    The Fontaine update will also come with an array of 4-star and 5-star characters. The live stream confirmed the addition of the following characters in the game:

    • Lyney (5-star)
    • Lynette (4-star)
    • Freminet (4-star)

     

    Lyney will have the first banner along with Yelan. Both of these will also have the following characters as a part of their wish events.

    • Barbara
    • Lynette
    • Bennett

     

    In the second phase of the update, Freminet will be added to the game. In addition to this, players will also get to interact with the Fontaine Statue of the Seven.

     

    New Weapons

     

    With the update, players will be able to get their hands on 12 new weapons. Players will get to see one 5-star, one 4-star Pipe, five forgeable and five from the new Battle Pass. Here is a list of all the upcoming weapons in the game: 

     

    1. New 5-star Bow – The First Great Magic
    2. Fleuve Cende Ferryman (4-star Sword)
    3. Wolf Fang (4-star Sword)
    4. Talking Stick (4-star Claymore)
    5. Ballad of the Fjords (4-star Polearm)
    6. Sacrificial Jade (4-star Catalyst)
    7. Scion of the Blazing Sun (4-star Bow)
    8. Finale of the Deep (4-star Claymore)
    9. Tidal Shadow (4-star Claymore)
    10. Rightful Reward (4-star Polearm)
    11. Flowing Purity (4-star Claymore)
    12. Song of Stillness (4-star Bow)

     

    Not just that, players will also get an opportunity to get their hands on Lynette for free. Players can get her through the help of the The Curtain Never Falls on Magic event. Players will have to be at least Adventure Rank 25 to become eligible to get it. Finish all the quests and complete the daily missions to be able to get Lynette.

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    Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare DLC Officially Coming to PC

    Kushal Bhattacharya
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    Oct 10th, 2024, 6:42

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    • After years of wait, Rockstar Games has officially announced the arrival of Red Dead Redemption alongside its popular DLC, Undead Nightmare for PC, as it is set to launch on October 29, 2024.

    • The PC version of the famous Wild West title will arrive with many specific features, including native 4k resolution, Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide monitor support, and much more.

    • Released in 2010, Red Dead Redemption quickly became a classic title for gamers to enjoy on console.

    After years of wait, Rockstar Games has officially announced the arrival of Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare DLC, for PC, as it is set to launch on October 29, 2024.

     

    The PC version of the famous open-world title will arrive with many specific features, including native 4K resolution, Ultrawide and Super Ultrawide monitor support, and much more. Aside from that, PC gamers can also expect unlocked framerates for a much smoother experience in current-gen hardware.

     

    Also Read: Red Dead Redemption Making PC Debut 14 Years After Launch

     

    Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare DLC Ready to Make its Way Into PC This Month

    Released in 2010, Red Dead Redemption quickly became a classic title for gamers to enjoy on console. While the original game never saw a release on PC, the sequel received a Windows release two years after its launch in November 2019. However, fans kept asking for the original title's release on PC. After 14 years, Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare DLC are finally arriving on PC with many features for gamers to enjoy. One can capture John Marston's beloved journey on PC, with stunning visuals filled with details. Moreover, the iconic zombie-horror companion story, Undead Nightmare will also be available on launch.

     

    Rockstar Games has stated that the new version adds many PC-specific enhancements to the title, including 4k resolution at up to 144hz compatible hardware, monitor support for Ultrawide 21:9 and Super Ultrawide 32:9, HDR10 support, and full keyboard and mouse functionality. The title also comes with NVIDIA DLSS 3.7 and AMD FSR 3.0 upscaling technologies. One can use DLSS Frame Generation, adjustable draw distances, shadow quality settings, and many more features to tweak the game's experience up to their desire.

     

    The PC version of Red Dead Redemption will undoubtedly deliver a massive visual upgrade over the console version from last to last gen. Moreover, the added features from Rockstar promise a much smoother, and optimized experience for PC users. The PC version of the title was leaked earlier this year, through leaked codes from the official Rockstar page, however, they did not mention any release window at the time. Fans were still expecting an announcement for their beloved title on PC. With Rockstar officially announcing a PC version, fans are excited to get their hands on Red Dead Redemption once again. 

     

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    Bullet Echo India’s Oktoberfest Event Skins: Which Ones Are Now Available?

    Aaryanshi Mohan
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    Oct 9th, 2024, 9:26

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    • The Octoberfest event will give the players Legendary and Epic Hero Skins each day till October 13, 2024.

    • The event has already started and each day skins will be given to the players.

    • Earlier in the year, Krafton partnered with a leading content creation group, S8UL, to promote the game.

    Bullet Echo India is back with another event, which will give the players new skins. The Octoberfest event will give the players Legendary and Epic Hero Skins each day till October 13, 2024. This will help you gain skins for your heroes. After you have completed a few daily missions and collected a few resources each day, you will be able to get skins. 

     

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    All Bullet Echo India’s Oktoberfest Event Skins

     

     

    The event has already started and each day skins will be given to the players. At the beginning of the month, Krafton had made Legendary Midnight Lynx, General Vi (Legendary), and Winter Leviathan (Epic), followed by Beast Dragoon (Legendary) and Smuggler Arnie (Epic) available to the players 

     

    However, the skins that are most awaited are not available during the event. Here they are: 

     

    • October 7: Yukata Angel (Epic)
    • October 8: Minotaur Ramsay (Legendary)
    • October 9: Stray Mirage (Epic)
    • October 10: Infected Ghost (Epic)
    • October 11: Maid Sparkle (Epic)
    • October 12: Lava Cyclops (Epic)
    • October 13: Orc Bastion (Epic)

     

    If you have missed the skins by any chance, you will be able to get them from the shop by spending a few bucks. 

     

    Bullet Echo India's Partnerships

     

    Earlier in the year, Krafton partnered with a leading content creation group, S8UL, to promote the game. To acquaint the audience with the features of the game, S8UL content creators like Mortal, Scout, Regaltos, Snax, JokerKiHaveli, PayalGaming, KaashPlays, and others will be making content related to the game. Talking about the collaboration, Lokesh 'Goldy' Jain, Co-owner of S8UL said: 

     

    We are delighted to partner with KRAFTON for the launch of Bullet Echo India, as this gives us another chance to bring new & enriching gaming experience to the community. With KRAFTON's expertise and our deep understanding of the Indian gaming community, we are confident that Bullet Echo India will excite players across the country. I also look forward to it opening new avenues for esports athletes trying to make a mark in the competitive landscape.

     

    Talking about the collaboration, Anuj Sahani, India Publishing Advisor and Head of KRAFTON India Incubator Programme said: 

     

    We are excited to join forces with S8UL for our Bullet Echo India. S8UL's innovative approach has consistently set them apart, and their synergy is perfectly aligned with KRAFTON to deliver an unparalleled gaming experience that fans have been eagerly anticipating.

     

     

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    Detective Doston Preview: Made in India PC Game

    Rahul Bhushan
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    Oct 7th, 2024, 6:32

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    • Detective Doston is an upcoming PC game developed by Masala Games.

    • The preview build contains 2 cases and several side quests.

    • Masala Games is part of the Xbox Developer Acceleration Program.

    As someone who grew up playing games like Grim Fandango on repeat, Detective Doston looked exactly the sort of game I've been looking to play. Detective Doston's preview build scratched that little Lovo Motive-esque itch for me that very few games have been able to and while it feels a tiny bit similar to Loco Motive, it has enough character and creative flair to be its own thing. Masala Games' commitment to a solid, unique art style endemic to India, derived from the Patan Patola silk weaving technique, is what did it for me. The game's fantastic atmosphere, mood, and light-hearted jovialness are exactly the sort of palette cleanser you need from the deeply cynical AAA space we find ourselves in today.

     

    The game, while a celebration of India and its vibrant cultures, is also extremely witty and sharp in its commentary - whether it be the deep-set political warfare of the neighbourhood kitty parties or the extreme pettiness of your neighbours to haunt you with high-precision bird strikes.

     

    Detective Doston's attention to detail cannot be looked over as it weaves together crucial elements of Indian cityscapes with authentic storefronts, street signs, and of course, unruly litterers you can put in place by throwing their garbage back at them. The game is packed with excruciating attention to detail that faithfully recreates and enhances the summery vibes of Detective Doston. The game, while a celebration of India and its vibrant cultures, is also extremely witty and sharp in its commentary - whether it be the deep-set political warfare of the neighbourhood kitty parties or the extreme pettiness of your neighbours to haunt you with high-precision bird strikes. Detective Doston is one of my favourite games I've played from an Indian developer this year and I cannot wait for the full release. 

     

    Also Read: Bollywood-Inspired Detective Dotson To Feature Co-Op Cases

     

    Detective Doston: The Scourge of Littering Underworld

     

     

    Detective Doston's gameplay is pretty straightforward and surprisingly non-linear with the way it uses simple and easy-to-grasp gameplay mechanics to let players explore the world at their own pace, pick up optional side quests and immerse themselves in the game world. Doston is a fairly mobile character, able to jump, sprint, and climb onto ledges as if he were a direct descendant of Ezio Auditore. The platforming, while basic, serves its purpose well and does enough to keep things mechanically interesting. The real game, however, is the actual 'detecting' you'll be doing. 

     

     Gathering clues, while not linear in this preview build, could be further expanded in the full release - giving players agency in the kind of detective they want Doston to be. 

     

    This means gathering clues by either talking to NPCs, eavesdropping or finding clues in the environment and then placing those clues on your Evidence Board in a way that makes sense. Think Alan Wake II's Mind Palace Evidence Board but significantly more cheery and exponentially more Indian. Definitely more Indian. While this isn't exactly rocket science, it asks the players to pay attention to NPC dialog carefully and sus out their motivations. Gathering clues, while not linear in this preview build, could be further expanded in the full release - giving players agency in the kind of detective they want Doston to be. 

     

    The real joy of the game, for me, came through the non-linear exploration which lets you talk to different NPCs and pick up side quests.

     

    Detective Dotson To Feature in Future Games Show- Summer

     

    In the preview build, gathering clues usually means disguising yourself as another NPC, which will give you access to the area or certain NPC dialogue. The 'Disguise' mechanic is also quite dandy as each Disguise grants Doston with an additional ability. These abilities will help you in your clue-gathering endavors or simply make NPCs dance if you wish. I did. Several times. While the core gameplay loop was more than enough to sustain my interest in the game, its the meandering about the game world that made me come back to Detective Doston even after I had finished the 2 cases in the preview build (which took me about 30 minutes). 

     

    The real joy of the game, for me, came through the non-linear exploration which lets you talk to different NPCs and pick up side quests. While these aren't super detailed, expansive, story-driven gameplay sections - they never failed to get a chuckle out of me. Overall, Detective Doston is a delightfully, authentically Indian game that knows exactly what it is and excels in immersing the player in the game world. I will be looking forward to the full release and throw litter back at unruly citizens, because that's just the kind of person I am. 

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    Palworld is Coming to iOS in February, Listing Available on App Store Now

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    Oct 1st, 2024, 7:16

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    • Palworld has garnered millions of downloads since it was launched on January 19, 2024

    • The game is now in the coming soon section of iOS App Store.

    • The price of the game for iOS has not been revealed as of now.

    The explosive game by Pocketpair, Palworld became an instant hit after its launch on January 19, 2024. The game has garnered millions of downloads and became an instant hit and pop culture mainstay. Now, the developers are getting ready to launch the game on iOS and the game is currently marked in the coming soon section and will be available to play soon. This could be an immensely successful move as reports and data suggest that the mobile gaming audience is significantly more vast than PC and Console combined. Palworld could be primed for another major wave of momentum should the iOS release and a probable Android release goes according to plan. 

     

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    Palworld iOS Confirmed, What Can We Expect?

     

     

    Palworld will soon be playable on iOS devices but there is no confirmation about when the game will be available for Android phones. Palworld was found in the "Coming Soon" section of the App Store with the Palworld iOS expected release date as February 4, 2024. In a now-deleted Reddit post, a user mentioned that the game is now available for pre-order and will be available in the store soon. The price of the game for iOS is also now sure.

     

    Palworld is an open-world survival game that has over 100 Pals in the game that players can tame and capture. To capture the Pals, players will have to fight them against their own Pals, which are hopefully at a much higher level and will be able to defeat the wanted Pal. From that moment on, players must strategically throw the Pal Sphere to capture the Pal.  As soon as the game garnered millions of downloads, Pokemon Company released a statement that they will be investigating a game that has assets similar to their game, but didn't name the game, but fans were quick to figure out which game they were referring to. 

     

    For now, the game is available on Steam and Xbox for $29.99. Players interested in playing the game can download it from either of the platforms or wait until Palworld comes for iOS devices.

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    Annapurna Interactive Team Resigns Following Owner Dispute

    Kushal Bhattacharya
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    Sep 20th, 2024, 6:22

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    • All employees of the Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company, following a leadership shuffle last week.

    • Publisher heads Nathan Gary, Deborah Mars, and Nathan Vella were not the only ones to leave their chairs, but the entire staff team has also followed the same.

    • Annapurna Interactive president, Nathan Gary aimed to stick to a deal of making the video game division an independent entity.

    All employees of Annapurna Interactive have resigned from the company following a leadership shuffle last week. Publisher heads Nathan Gary, Deborah Mars, and Nathan Vella were not the only ones to leave their chairs; the entire staff team also followed suit.

     

    According to Bloomberg’s report on the matter, the staff resignation followed a dispute with the company owner. Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary was engaged in a negotiation with Larry Ellison's daughter, which ended unsatisfyingly for the company.

     

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    All of Annapurna Interactive Staff Resign Following Failed Negotiation 

     

     

    Annapurna Interactive president, Nathan Gary aimed to stick to a deal of making the video game division an independent entity. However, Ellison pulled out of the negotiation, which led to not only the heads resigning, but the entire staff team from Annapurna. Gary and the management team from the company added in one of their statements:

    “All 25 members of the Annapurna Interactive team collectively resigned”

     

    Despite being a relatively small video game studio, Annapurna Interactive has given the industry some of the most memorable titles in recent years. Some of their most notable works include games like, Stray, Outer Wilds, What Remains of Edith Flinch, and Ashen.Gary also added more to his statement following the resignation, stating:

     

    “This was one of the hardest decisions we have ever had to make and we did not take this action lightly.”

     

    Another spokesperson from Annapurna Interactive also confirmed that the two negotiating parties initially worked on a spin-off division for the company, however, they failed to reach an agreement confirming its initiation. This news has been a bit chaotic for the developers involved with Annapurna, as they are unsure what the future is for the upcoming projects. Annapurna was responsible for various involvement in games, including services like quality assurance, local market distribution, and marketing.

     

    With the recent news of the studio resigning, there has been no word from the management team regarding the projects. That said, Ellison has told Bloomberg that their primary goal is to assist the team with their transition and support them till it's complete. The new president of the company, Hector Sanchez has mentioned that despite the dissolution, the company will honour its “existing contracts”. This is good news for the studios involved with Annapurna, as they can continue working on their future projects. 

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