This Week in Gaming: 2nd - 8th Oct 2021
The world of video games is ever increasing, with news on new games, expansions, and gaming hardware surfacing on the internet almost every day. And since everyone cant be online at all times, looking at everything that is being announced, we thought we should do something about it. So, to help bring the news to everyone, we are going to be updating the world about what all is happening in the gaming industry. Think of it as a recap.
So, let’s begin!
Alan Wake Remastered Released
Alan Wake was originally launched as an Xbox exclusive back in 2010. A few weeks back it was confirmed that a remaster is on its way for Alan Wake. The confirmation was made through an official post on "The Sudden Stop". It was also revealed by an official trailer that the remastered version will be coming for the PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows
The remaster for Alan Wake is here and, fans are loving it. Sometimes game developers can go too far while developing a remaster and lose the essence of the game. However, the remaster for Alan Wake seems to check all the right boxes for a good remaster.
Battlefield 2042 Open Beta – Mixed Reviews
The open beta for Battlefield 2042 is finally here. Battlefield fans and gamers, in general, are all very excited about this game and, it is safe to say that Battlefield 2042 is one of the most anticipated games for this year.
Most fears of Battlefield fans are now gone with this open beta release. Players are now finally able to see that the game is actually fun to play. However, there are still some issues that players complaining about. The most notable of these issues is the performance drops even after having high-end expensive gaming systems.
The lead community manager at EA, Freeman, has confirmed that the open beta is an old build of the game. He posted on his Twitter saying that the open beta build for Battlefield 2042 is actually a few months old and, they are polishing and enhancing it to make it more enjoyable. This is probably a relief as we can expect all the performance issues and bugs to be almost nonexistent when the game officially launches.
Players, however, are also complaining about gameplay elements that they do not like. These gameplay elements are part of the game and most likely will not be changed. One example is the amount of ammo you get at spawn. The ammo is not a lot in your primary mag. If you need more ammo you will have to switch to another mag with a different ammo type with the new plus system. Also, no one is choosing to equip the ammo bag because the specialist abilities are much more fun.
The Internationals 2021 for Dota 2 – Tickets Refunded
After the cancelation of The Internationals 2020 due to Covid-19, Dota 2 fans have been eagerly waiting for the next Internationals to finally take place. The Internationals for 2021 was announced and tickets to attend the event started selling. However, fans had to deal with another disappointment as the ticket sales got canceled. Fans will now no longer be able to attend the event in person, while people who have already paid for tickets have been automatically refunded.
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Twitch Hacked – Salaries for Top Streamers Got Leaked
The popular live streaming platform, Twitch, got hacked and, source code plus sensitive information got leaked. This information includes payouts for some of the most popular live streamers on Twitch. Looking at the details of this leak, we strongly advise that users change their passwords because the leaked information also includes usernames and passwords of Twitch Users. Twitch has confirmed that a breach has taken place and they are working to resolve this issue.
Far Cry 6 Launched
The long-awaited game from Ubisoft is finally here. Far Cry 6 was released on the 7th of October, 2021. This game is set on an island with a dictator who is controlling almost everything. Your role will be liberating the people of the island from his dictatorship. The story is mostly engaging however the game feels somewhat repetitive. Also, players have already started to report frequent crashes.
Valve Released a Teardown Video for the Steam Deck
Valve just released a video of the teardown of their upcoming handheld gaming device, the Steam Deck. The teardown video shows you exactly how to completely open the device. It also showcases the powerful hardware that will run the games.
It seems odd that Valve would release a complete teardown while repeatedly reminding viewers not to open the device. During the video it is mentioned several times how messing with the device can void the warranty and even cause hazardous fires from the lithium-ion battery.
The Next Grand Theft Auto – Info Leaked
The last installment for the Grand Theft Auto Franchise was released back in 2013. GTA 5 was a great success and people are still playing it now about 8 years later. Needless to say, there are tons of GTA fans waiting for the next installment in this franchise.
Leaks have been flowing around suggesting that the next GTA will actually be a remastered trilogy for GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas. At this point, given the number of leaks, it looks like only a confirmation from Rockstar remains. Recently an update for the Rockstar Game Launcher revealed slots for the three games. Some have even managed to find logos for the trilogy.
Conclusion
That is it for this week but stay tuned as we are going to be bringing you more information on whatever is happening in the world of video games next week. Until then, let us know on any of our social media platforms, what you think of all of this. Do you think this week’s news has been exciting?
