After months of gathering fan feedback, the first of Battlefield 2042’s map reworks, as well as visual reworks for the game’s Specialists, will go live on August 2 as part of the game’s update 1.2.
The rework of Kaleidoscope headlines the update. In response to fan feedback, DICE has added new cover throughout the map while also raising the terrain in certain areas to break sightlines. The new and improved Kaleidoscope also sports new objective locations and points of interest, such as a forward operating base in the park and a command post added near the map’s central tower. DICE states in the official patch notes that in addition to new map areas and added cover, parts of the map have also been updated to have a more “war-torn look” that is “more faithful to 2042’s setting.”
Updating Battlefield 2042’s visuals to more properly align with fans’ expectations of what a world at war might look like also applies to the game’s Specialists, which are recei…
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga already had a staggering number of characters from the core Star Wars films in its collection, and a new update will increase the size of that roster to galactic levels. Announced at the Disney D23 expo, six new character packs will be added to the TT Games developed title, throwing in heroes and villains from series such as Star Wars: Rebels, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Clone Wars, and the upcoming Andor series.
Reva, Cassian Andor, and Captain Rex are just some of the 30-plus new characters that’ll be available through these DLC packs in November, which cost $3 each. Alternatively, the Character Collection 1 and 2 bundle is available for $25, and each collection can be purchased separately for $15 each.
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Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed indefinitely after previously being scheduled for a Spring 2021 launch. According to studio TT Games, the development team needs more time in order to for the game to live up to expectations. Those are certainly high, as the game bundles nine films’ worth of content into a single package.
As such, it won’t release this spring as previously scheduled. “All of us at TT Games are working hard to Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga the biggest and best Lego game, but we’re going to need more time to do it,” the developer said. The studio also thanked fans for their continued patience. The game was originally announced and shown off back at E3 2019, so it has been a very long time coming.
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Season of the Deep has added two new activities to Destiny 2, and in Deep Dive, the game ventures into the methane depths of Titan. Deep Dive offers a quick and challenging matchmade activity for up to three players, and if you keep your eyes open, you can score some terrific loot.
Like several other Destiny 2 activities, there’s a trick to scoring some high-stat gear and unlocking Tier 3 rewards in Deep Dive, one that requires a little bit of teamwork and some keen eyes. Here’s how you can get the best loot in Destiny 2’s Deep Dive activity. It’s worth noting upfront, however, that Bungie has confirmed that there is more to come from this mode in the weeks ahead. The official description hints at being able to dive deeper to earn better rewards and find hidden treasures, but we now know that we’ll have to wait to see everything that Deep Dives have to offer.
Start Deep Dive
Pretty self-explanatory, as you’ll want to select this mode from the HELM. Load into Deep…
Madden 24 players can now play Franchise mode with cross-play, included for all current-gen platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For the first time in the series, the game launched with cross-play last August, but the team at EA Tiburon noted that the feature wouldn’t be there at launch for Franchise mode, though players in other modes like Head to Head and Ultimate Team were able to use it. After some internal testing, the feature launches for all players on those aforementioned platforms today. But there’s a catch.
Franchise cross-play launches in beta, so EA has warned players that they may want to make a new league to use with cross-play, even though existing leagues do work with it right away. That’s because, should EA later need to pull the feature temporarily while it’s still being optimized, leagues already utilizing cross-play would be unavailable for that time, as noted on the game’s blog.
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It’s time for one of the best weeks of the year in the world of Madden. The full Madden 24 ratings have been released, and there are already talks among fans about what ratings need to be adjusted once the season begins. These and more conversations all stem from the team-by-team and player-by-player ratings that annually create friendly debate in the Madden world. In this guide, we’re breaking down the complete Cincinnati Bengals roster, including overall (OVR) ratings for every starter and the team’s best players. Here’s what the Bengals look like for the launch of Madden 24.
Cincinnati Bengals roster and ratings for Madden 24
The Bengals come into Madden 24 rated 89 overall, and feature two players rated 90 or better. Their best player is quarterback Joe Burrow, who kicks off this year with a 95 OVR rating. For a full look at the team’s starters, check out the lineup below.
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