This Week in Gaming: 15th - 21st Nov 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!
Amazon Games Takes Action against Duping Glitch
Whenever a new game is released, there is always a chance that some game-breaking bugs and glitches will start to surface. This is exactly what happened with New World. Players figured out a glitch/exploit that allowed them to duplicate some of the in-game items. Players also managed to duplicate the rare and expensive trophies, which disrupted the whole economy of the game.
Amazon Games has taken several actions to deal with this duping glitch situation. Initially, Amazon Games decided to shut down the whole economy of the game by disabling all forms of wealth transfer between players. This included sending currency, guild treasury, trading post, and player to player trading. The community manager, Tosch, stated that the wealth transfer system would be reinstated after the issue is investigated and a proper solution is found.
A developer blog was recently posted by a community manager that informed the community that they have banned most of the bad actors in this situation. These bans are irreversible and permanent. The ban wave managed to remove about 98% of all duped items and coins from the economy of the game, which will prove to be a massive help in stabilizing the in-game economy.
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Hovercrafts in Battlefield 2042 Can Drive Straight Up On Vertical Surfaces
Battlefield has always been full of creasy things ranging from tanks jumping on skyscrapers with the help of C4 explosives to players jumping out of jets mid-flight and shooting down other airborne jets with a rocket launcher. With Battlefield 2042, things have gone to a whole new level, with the Hovercrafts being able to drive straight up onto the vertical surface.
Patch Notes for New World’s “Into the Void” Update Reveal Major Changes
The player base for New World started to drop a bit but was still substantially high. To attract new players or players that have left the game, new things should be added to the game. This is exactly what is about to happen with the "Into the Void" update. The patch notes for this update reveal that it is going to bring massive changes to the game.
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Pragmata Delayed to 2023
Pragmata is a SiFi game that was announced back on the 12th of June, 2021. The announcement trailer for the game showed a breathtaking view of a futuristic city center with tons of SiFi elements. It was initially set to release in 2022 but on the 18th of November, 2021, we got another short video revealing that it would be released in 2023.
Steam Reveals Tons of Info for the Steam Deck on Their Steamworks Virtual Conference
The Steamworks Virtual Conference was an online event that recently took place on the 12th and 13th of November, 2021. The whole event is still available on the Steam community website and is split into several parts so users can choose the section to watch that they are most interested in.
The event revealed tons of juicy information for the upcoming portable console by steam, Steam Deck. As suggested from the event, the AMD chip used in the Steam Deck is named "Aerith SoC. It is also revealed that the APU is 4-core and 8-thread. Check out more information on their official event page.
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Sherlock Holms Chapter One Is Here
The Sherlock Holmes series is a favorite amongst the fans of the character. The series started in 2002 with the game "The Mystery of the Mummy". While all the Sherlock Holmes games are based on Doyle's stories, each one has a unique and original storyline.
The latest installment for the Sherlock Holmes series is finally here. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One was just released on the 16th of November, 2021, and it received a generally positive reception. Sherlock Holmes Chapter One is the first game amongst the series to be open world. The game is available on all next-gen consoles and the PC.
The Halo Infinite Multiplayer Just Went Live
The official launch date for Halo Infinite is the 8th of December, 2021. However, after a series of Twitter accounts claiming that it would be releasing on the 15th of November, 2021, fans of the Halo franchise started to get super hyped. It seemed unlikely games usually get delayed and launch a month after the initial release date, instead of launching one month before.
It seems that the Tweets were right after all. Microsoft just gave us a big surprise by releasing the free-to-play Halo Infinite Multiplayer on the 15th of November, 2021. However, the full version of the game that includes the campaign will be released on the initially decided release date.
This multiplayer release is being called the multiplayer beta. However, players do not have to worry as it is only being called a beta because this early launch will make sure that all things are ready for the huge influx of players pouring in on the official launch date. All progression and purchases made in the game will be carried on over once the full game is released.
The Shopping Carts and the B.R.U.T.E Mech Are Back In Fortnite
Fortnite has always been adding unique and fun features in the game that has managed to keep the interest of players. Back in Season 4, a shopping cart was added and in season X, a huge mech called the B.R.U.T.E was added in the game. While they both were removed, they are coming back to the game for players to enjoy them.
The shopping carts were famous for their ability to cover huge distances in a fun way. A steep decline was required to get them moving, but once it starts moving it goes for a long distance. The B.R.U.T.E is a huge robot that a total of two players can control. One player controls the movement of the robot and the other fires several weapons. The mech was a force to reckon with, and it is going to be interesting to see how it plays out now.
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?
