Get ready for another thrilling episode of the Pre Patch Podcast, where we dive deep into the gaming world!
What We Are Playing:
Scruffy and Enigma venture into "Content Warning" for some gaming excitement.
Bill immerses himself in the epic adventure of "Stellar Blade," ready to conquer new challenges.
Gaming News Highlights:
- The director of "Stellar Blade" vows to buck industry trends, advocating for more single-player games with definitive endings.
- Controversy surrounds "Stellar Blade" as discussions heat up about the main character's design.
- Excitement brews as a new Prince of Persia game is in development at the Dead Cells Studio, "Evil Empire."
- Nintendo bids farewell to 3DS and Wii U servers, marking the end of an era.
- Updates on "XDefiant" keep fans in the loop about the latest developments.
- Discord stirs up the gaming community with the addition of ads.
- "Battlefield 2042" announces Season 7 as its last content update, transitioning into maintenance mode.
- Speculation arises about the potential development of another SOCOM game after more than 13 years.
- EA raises the prices of EA Play subscriptions, drawing mixed reactions from players.
- The Star Wars Outlaws Season Pass sparks controversy among fans.
- Xbox takes a step towards game preservation with the creation of a new division.
- World of Warcraft returns to China with a new deal with Netease.
Quick Hits:
- League of Legends introduces a Vampire Survivors PvE mode, adding a new twist to the game.
- Wayfinder sales are halted as Airship Syndicate assumes publishing over Digital Extremes.
- A player gets "The Crew" refunded after 9 years due to Ubisoft server takedowns, highlighting ongoing issues.
- The Stop Killing Games initiative fights against game server takedowns.
- CDPR promises that Witcher 4 will be a "AAAAA" game, setting high expectations.
- Apple allows emulating software in the app store, opening new possibilities for gamers.
- A significant portion of gameplay time is spent on older live service games, showing their enduring popularity.
- Internet speeds reach incredible heights, presenting new opportunities for gaming experiences.
- A co-op mod for Armored Core 6 is released, offering enhanced gameplay.
- "Palworld" announces a PvP Pal Arena, adding more excitement to the game.
- Fallout TV show debuts, accompanied by news of a free next-gen update for Fallout 4 on April 25th.
So grab your favorite gaming snack, settle in, and get ready for an unforgettable episode of the Pre Patch Podcast. We're here to entertain, inform, and ignite your passion for all things gaming. Let's do this!
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