Another month has passed and the PC smash hit Math Blaster Episode I: In Search of Spot has still not been added to Game Pass. Microsoft continues to spit in the face of fans by refusing to include the sci-fi classic. Game Pass launched seven years ago – enough is enough. From this moment forward, we will be canceling our $10/month subscription. We intend to make you sweat through your vintage video game t-shirts until you have no choice but to rectify this Math Blaster injustice.
Math Blaster Episode I: In Search of Spot is a classic action game filled with aliens, space fights, and tough math equations. After your companion Spot is abducted by aliens, you are thrust into a space-trotting adventure that contains more narrative depth than any of the Assassin’s Creed gamespresent on Game Pass. It even outshines the shooting of Halo Infinite, which also doesn’t even contain math problems in between sequences. Is this what modern gaming has become?
Don’t tell us Microsoft can’t afford Math Blaster. We saw the Bethesda and Activision Blizzard acquisitions and the billions you spent on games that can barely muster a 7 out of 10 from IGN.
We are tired of going unheard. We don’t know what you have against Math Blaster or the Math Blaster fan base, but your silence on the matter is deafening. If you wish to keep receiving our $10/month for Game Pass, the following demands must be met:
You must wear a Math Blaster T-Shirt in public before June 3, 2024. It must be fully on and you cannot be wearing a hat or sunglasses to try and hide your identity.
Math Blaster Episode I: In Search of Spot must be added to Game Pass (both for the Xbox and PC).
You must announce a brand new Math Blaster trilogy (it doesn’t have to ever see the light of day, you just have to announce it and then slowly let it die, like you did with Scalebound).
Sit down with a Hard Drive reporter to discuss why you have been so reluctant to embrace Math Blaster yet were ok with Redfall.
Mail Hard Drive a personal apology letter along with 1,600,000 unmarked Microsoft Points.
You have until Noon PST, June 3, 2024 to meet these demands. If you do not, we will destroy Game Pass $10 at a time.
A compilation of patch notes for real-time tactics game Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance, in descending order, from latest to oldest:
UPDATED April 30
New multiplayer update April 30
Attention fighters,
Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance has rolled out an extensive multiplayer expansion. The latest update introduces several features aimed at enhancing strategic gameplay and fostering teamwork among players.
Update your game now to experience the new multiplayer features and embark on an epic journey in Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance.
v1.03.971
Added two skirmish missions;
Added a brand new multiplayer map for Domination mode (Interchange 1vs1, Interchange 2vs2). Skirmish is planned to be added to this map later;
Added multiplayer missions, some of which with new game modes (Coop, Scavenger, Capture and Hold);
Option for Domination mode, when captured zones can bring additional command points;
Added descriptions of game modes for multiplayer and skirmish maps;
Added the damage modes option to multiplayer - Arcade and Realistic. In arcade mode, player and enemy units only receive 30% damage;
Additional variations of the Armored carrier trailer unit have been added to the starting sets of Domination mode units;
If the only opponent in a multiplayer game leaves the game, the remaining player is shown the victory screen;
Added a timeout for joining the lobby if the connection was lost;
Fixed a bug due to which the progress bar for installing C4 clients was visible on the server;
Fixed a bug with syncing fuel of units on the client;
Significantly changed the beginning of the campaign mission with the attack on the Main Integrator Camp (due to complaints that there was a misunderstanding of what to do in this mission). After the update, it is not recommended to use saves made on this mission in older versions;
Fixed a bug where the game might not launch if there are Unicode characters in the path;
Minor UI fixes;
Fixed several rare random crashes;
Fixed minor memory leaks;
Fixed a bug where, after loading, black spots could be displayed on the map instead of the correct textures;
Improved helicopter landing (an issue that made it too difficult to find a suitable place);
Slightly increased damage from hand grenades;
For Dozer without armor upgrades, the armor of the frontal part of the cab was slightly increased;
Fixed a bug due to which units inside the Armored carrier trailer did not receive experience for kills;
Fixed a regression that in a certain case (and only when using old saves) led to the appearance of enemy vehicles that cannot be attacked;
Fixed a bug due to which moving a unit by double-clicking did not work if there were too many slots on the right side of the Reinforcement screen;
Fixed a bug that led to negative values of resources received when selling or disassembling units;
In the campaign, a Heavy platform was added to the assortment of the Movement Outpost store (after Abiquiu);
Japanese brothers who help the player in the Nueva Tortuga mission are now using laser snipers;
In the Fort Worth mission, additional checks have been added to the exit area to exclude the exit of Charest and civilians;
Fixed that "Digital storm" could only be used once (then it stopped working);
Fixed an issue in the final mission where the allied Founders units could get stuck, which is why their evacuation was not counted.n, a Heavy platform was added to the assortment of the Movement Outpost store (after Abiquiu).
Update v1.02.950.1 April 9
Here is a small update:
Multiplayer Versioning Added
Shader reading protection (issues with shader_cache folder)
Optimization Update – Patch notes v1.02.950 March 25
Hello everyone,Today's update focuses on optimising performance, refining anti-aliasing, and fine-tuning mission balance. Expect smoother gameplay, sharper visuals, and more engaging missions.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance Update Patch Changelog 1.02.950:
Optimization of shaders and road rendering;
Added Anti-Aliasing FXAA;
Fixed several rare random crashes;
Added the ability to give an order to attack abandoned vehicles (using the attack button on the order panel);
Fixed a bug due to which it was sometimes impossible to give move order if among the selected units there was a stationary or immobilized one;
The "Objectives updated" widget is now transparent to the cursor;
Added tip to take the humvee when evacuating from Haven base;
Removed the ability to talk to Movement if the player became their enemy due to an attack on Mack on Abiquiu Mission;
Fixed a bug due to which a dialogue with the Integrators could begin when they had already left the map on Vega Mission;
Fixed a bug where objectives could be missing at the end of a mission in Vega;
Added an icon above the humvee that the rangers give on Oklahoma Mission;
Supply Depots now have main objective icons above them on Oklahoma Mission;
Fort Worth mission rebalanced and improved;
Fixed missing radio effect in dialogues on Integrators Camp Mission;
Removed spawns of drones (Swarm) that were sent to the emergency exit from the factory on the Final Mission;
Added additional checks to ensure that the vehicle with the Digital Storm returns to player control;
Increased the range of ATGM and AA missiles of "Prototype-2" to reduce the likelihood of being shot at from a distance from which it cannot respond.
Those are the patch notes up through April 30 for Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance.
Update 1.17 is available now for you to enjoy! Just update your game to play. For full patch notes, see below:
This update contains bug fixes, updates and new content.
New Content – Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack
NEW – Animals
New animals in the Planet Zoo: Barnyard Animal Pack:
Hill Radnor Sheep
Highland Cattle
American Standard Donkey
Tamworth Pig
Alpaca
Alpine Goat
Sussex Chicken
NEW – Career Scenario
This small barnyard zoo was purchased on a whim by Mr Summers after he misheard his daughter Tiffany asking for new coats for her skiing trip! Goats weren’t what she was expecting, but this isn’t the time to chicken out. Tiffany now has big ambitions for the zoo, but she’s already booked her flight – so it’ll be up to you to take the bull by the horns and make it a legendary location!
NEW – Scenery Pieces
Haybale Round
Haybale Square
Rustic Barrel Planter
Rustic Barrel
Rustic Bench
Rustic Bucket
Rustic Bin
Rustic Crate
Rustic Metal Fence Panel
Rustic Metal Fence Gate
Rustic Metal Fence Post
Rustic Metal Fence Gate Panel
Rustic Metal Fence Post 01
Rustic Metal Fence Post 02
Rustic Metal Planter
Rustic Milk Churn
Rustic Picket Fence 2m
Rustic Picket Fence 4m
Rustic Picket Fence Gate
Rustic Picket Fence Post
Rustic Picnic Bench
Rustic Picnic Canopy
Rustic Sign
Rustic Tool Pitchfork
Rustic Vegetable Turnip
Rustic Vegetable Leek
Rustic Vegetable Corn
Rustic Water Pump
Rustic Water Tank
Rustic Weather Vane
Rustic Well
Rustic Wheat Bundle
Rustic Wheel 01
Rustic Wheel 02
Rustic Wind Pump
Rustic Wood Fence Post 01
Rustic Wood Fence Post 02
Rustic Wood Fence Gate 02
Rustic Wood Fence Gate 01
Rustic Animal Sign Alpaca
Rustic Animal Sign Chicken
Rustic Animal Sign Cattle
Rustic Animal Sign Donkey
Rustic Animal Sign Goat
Rustic Animal Sign Pig 01
Rustic Animal Sign Pig 02
Rustic Animal Sign Sheep
Reward Statue Alpine Goat Stone
Reward Statue Alpine Goat Bronze
Reward Statue Alpine Goat Silver
Reward Statue Alpine Goat Gold
NEW – Blueprints
Rustic Paddock Gate
Rustic Stall Decoration
Rustic Harvest Decoration
Rustic Barnyard Arch
Rustic Garden Collection
Rustic Market Decoration
NEW – Foliage
Ginkgo Tree 01
Ginkgo Tree 02
Ginkgo Tree 03
Maize 01
Maize 02
Maize 03
Maize 04
NEW – Avatar Costume
Sussex Chicken Hat and Avatar costume
New Content – Free Update 1.17.0
NEW – Animal Encounters
Animal Encounters are an upgrade to walkthrough habitats for a selection of species that are suitable for guest interactions. While in a habitat with Animal Encounters set up, guests can leave the path and wander through the entire habitat. If they are near an idle animal, guests can approach and interact with it. Interactions may see guests get up close to an animal or directly pet it. After an interaction, guests will want to wash their hands at a Hygiene Station in the habitat, which is available from the facilities browser. Guests will be unhappy if there are no free Hygiene Stations available, so players must ensure enough capacity is provided.
Habitats can be turned into Animal Encounters via a new tab in the habitat's info panel. The habitat must fulfil the following conditions before guests can make use of it:
Guests can enter the habitat via a guest gate
No dangerous animal is present
An interactable animal is present
At least one Hygiene Station is present
The Zoopedia will now detail to what extent guests can interact with animals:
Can interact with this animal in Animal Encounters
Can walk through habitats without interactions
Will flee from this animal
NEW – Scenery Pieces
Animal Encounters Hygiene Station 01
Animal Encounters Hygiene Station 02
Small Guest Gate
Tractor Tyre
Truck Tyre
NEW - Blueprints
Barn House
Cosmic Cow Shakes Stall
Coop Shelter 01
Coop Shelter 02
NEW – Foliage
Buddleia 01
Buddleia Flowering 01
Buddleia 02
Buddleia Flowering 02
Natural Hedgerow 01
Natural Hedgerow 02
Natural Hedgerow 03
NEW – Music Tracks
Trailer: Barnyard Animal Pack
General Bug Fixes and Improvements
Animals
Animals with the "Domesticated" conservation status can no longer be released to the wild to generate Conservation Credits. Instead, all domesticated animals can be sold for cash, and all buttons on the info panel for these species have been updated to exchange the animals via Quick Sell for Cash instead. This applies to all new animals in the Barnyard Animal Pack, as well as all of the existing domesticated animals: Bactrian Camel (Base Game), Llama (South America Pack), and Dromedary Camel (Arid Animal Pack)
Bengal Tiger claws no longer detach when interacting with the cardboard box enrichment item
Fixed an issue where only 5 Hermann's Tortoises could be placed in an exhibit. This limit has been increased to 20
Removed age of sexual sterility being listed for Spectacled Flying Fox due to there not being a sterility system for exhibits
Habitats
Fixed an issue where plant coverage would not be included in an animal's overall Plant Welfare, and updated several foliage pieces' coverage values to be more accurate
Scenario
Adjusted a workshop building that was disconnected from the path in Purmamarca Education Reserve (Grasslands Animal Pack)
Guests
Fixed guests becoming stuck in souvenir shops after loading a saved zoo
Scenery
Fixed a crash with Wallpaper Billboard Posters
Fixed an issue where Souvenir Shop blueprints would not correctly unlock after researching Souvenir Shop facilities in Mechanic Research
Hosta plants now appear correctly in the plants list of the habitat info panel
Added the "Trees" tag to all Weeping Willow variants
Added the "Plants" tag to all Hosta variants
Added the "Trees" tag to all Lipstick Palm variants
Avatar
Removed a duplicate hairstyle for the Adult Male Avatar
UI
Adjusted Shops and Bathroom help screen to include all relevant information in the overview section
Stability
Fixed various crashes, improving game stability
Those are the patch notes on April 30 for Planet Zoo.
The physics-based action roguelite Noita gets more updates in April, which break save games for previous versions. Fortunately a beta branch on Steam allows players to wrap things up with a bow on top, before embarking on a fresh run.
This is a compilation of all the rather extensive patch notes detailing new features, bug fixes, and added modding capabilities, in descending order, from latestto oldest:
UPDATED April 30
BUGFIXES – APR 30 2024
Hauskaa vappua! Here's some bug fixes and small balance tweaks to the Epilogue 2 update.
GENERAL
UPDATE: Tapion vasalli is a little tamer now
BUG FIXES
BUGFIX: UI - Lengthy item names (i.e. complex potions) would leak outside the info box
This update includes a ton of new things, like new spells, new enemies, new bosses, a new area and new secrets. There's also a bunch of tweaks, updates and bug fixes.
Unfortunately your old save games won't survive the update. But there is now a new Steam beta branch called "update_20240214". It will allow you to finish your run with the old version of Noita.
GENERAL
FEATURE: Spell - Sparkly bounce
FEATURE: Spell - Lightning bounce
FEATURE: Spell - Vacuum bounce
FEATURE: Spell - Null shot
FEATURE: Spell - Inner spell
FEATURE: Spell - Giga white hole
FEATURE: Spell - True orbit
FEATURE: Spell - Hookbolt
FEATURE: Spell - Anti homing
FEATURE: Spell - Holy lance
FEATURE: Added 8 modifier spells
FEATURE: Added 6 new enemies
FEATURE: Added 6 new spells
FEATURE: Added 3 new secret spells
FEATURE: Added new rare materials
FEATURE: Added chemical reactions
FEATURE: Added new small biome
FEATURE: Item - Utility box
FEATURE: Potion reactions
FEATURE: Audio is muted when unfocusing the game if "Pause the game when unfocused" is On
FEATURE: Amazing golden spell
FEATURE: 3 new bossfights
FEATURE: Added a new creature
FEATURE: New materials and reactions
FEATURE: New secret quest
FEATURE: Added a new easter egg
UPDATE: Dupe around and find out
UPDATE: Better interaction with No Wand Tinkering and Tinker With Wands Everywhere perks
UPDATE: Lukki Minion is slightly more powerful
UPDATE: Spells can now be dropped from inventory at all times
UPDATE: Spell drop rates rebalanced
UPDATE: Explosive bounce's radius increased
UPDATE: Shiny Orb is now more lucrative
UPDATE: Moved a boss into a slightly more accessible spot
UPDATE: Adjusted various spell mana costs and prices
UPDATE: Adjusted weakness modifiers
UPDATE: Updated the look of the Hiisi Alchemist's potions
UPDATE: Potion content percentages are displayed now (Thank you Evaisa)
UPDATE: Vomiting now requires eating a bit more nasty materials
UPDATE: Buffed Vampirism
UPDATE: A little surprise for the turophiles
UPDATE: Audio - new sounds for [REDACTED], glue, eldritch portal, freezing gaze, barrier & wall spells
UPDATE: Audio - bzzzt
UPDATE: Audio - new sound for [REDACTED]
UPDATE: Audio - new music for a few side areas
UPDATE: Powder pouches have a new functionality
UPDATE: New enemies show their statuses in the UI
UPDATE: Visual, audio and other fx when moving very fast
YouTube – In an era when so many just like to please the crowd, one bold truth teller has declared he will always keep an open mind to listen, learn, and hear about higher paying truths, a teaser clip promoting a paywalled video confirmed.
Mark Gaines, a popular YouTube and Twitch personality, doesn’t care if cold hard facts are uncomfortable for some to hear, granted those facts can be presented with a framing that profitably fills a hole in the media landscape. Or come with a natural sponsor.
“Unlike some people, I’m not afraid to talk to the other side,” he said. “I will debate rates with any interest group, sponsor, or super high networth patron on any issue. Seriously, nothing’s off limits.”
“I had a good talk with the land mine industry the other day. We disagree on so much but we still came together on a price,” he added.
Gaines knows his blunt, passionate delivery of truths will result in what he calls “overly sensitive” people online coming after him and his paid Discord group.
“We need to speak together, with one voice, to fight this societal ill,” he explained in a recent video. “That’s why I’ve urged everyone in the 18-35 year old demographic with a household income over $100k a year to sign up to this petition and hit the checkbox to say you’re willing to receive promotional emails.”
According to those who have worked inside his organization, the profit motive has reportedly influenced Gaines’ content in the past.
“We had a video literally in the process of being uploaded when he received a text from a think tank and ripped the power cord for the computer out of the wall,” one editor who spoke on the condition of anonymity said. “He said that he debated their grant program and the marketplace of ideas proved he’d be saying the exact opposite of the video we just recorded.”
At press time Gaines had been banned from Twitch after realizing the truth that all of his followers should gamble via an online cryptocurrency casino.
Wordle can be an unforgiving puzzle sometimes, and you can often come so close to ending a long winning streak. So, for your convenience, here are some hintsas well as the answerfor the Wordle today April 30.
We present Wordle clues here in a variety of ways to gently help you along, but if you just want the answer straight, spoilers be damned, then scroll all the way down to the section titled Today’s Wordle Answer.
A verb that means to move around quietly and stealthily, especially with the intention of hunting or stalking prey. It implies moving cautiously and quietly, often with the intent to remain unnoticed.
Wordle Hint Today Fifth Letter
The fifth letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“L”
Wordle Hint Today Fourth Letter
The fourth letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“W”
Wordle Hint Today Third Letter
The third letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“O”
Wordle Hint Today Second Letter
The second letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“R”
Wordle Hint Today First Letter
The first letter for the Wordle answer today is:
“P”
Today’s Wordle Answer
And finally, here is the Wordle answer today. While this is your last chance to turn back, don’t feel bad about having to look it up.
Sometimes you have just one last chance to solve the puzzle, but three different letters that could viably fit into that last remaining square. At other times the word is so obscure, you just would not have gotten it without having in-depth knowledge about some oddly specific subject.
That’s no reason to lose a streak you have kept going for 731 days straight! So here goes nothing:
3…
2…
1…
The Wordle answer today is “PROWL”
Previous Wordle Answers With Their Definitions
Wordle #1045 For April 29, 2024
“CRAFT“
The activity or hobby of making things by hand. Also, objects that are made by hand, often with traditional methods and techniques. These items are typically unique and may involve specialized skills. For example, pottery, knitting, and woodworking.
Wordle #1044 For April 28, 2024
“PRUNE“
To trim or cut away unnecessary or unwanted parts of something, such as branches from a tree or unnecessary details from a document. A common practice in gardening to promote healthy growth and shape plants.
Wordle #1043 For April 27, 2024
“GLEAM“
As a noun: a brief flash or beam of light, often suggesting brightness or a sparkling quality.
As a verb: to shine brightly, emit flashes of light, or reflect light in a bright, sparkling manner.
Wordle #1042 For April 26, 2024
“VAPID“
Lacking liveliness, animation, or interest; dull or tedious. It often describes something that is uninteresting, insipid, or without substance.
Wordle #1041 For April 25, 2024
“INTRO“
The opening or beginning segment of something, like a speech, a book, a movie, or a piece of music.
Wordle #1040 For April 24, 2024
“OVERT“
Done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden; the opposite of covert.
Wordle #1039 For April 23, 2024
“ROVER“
A small, self-propelled vehicle used for exploring the surface of an extraterrestrial body, such as the moon or Mars. Also a fairly popular name for a dog at one time.
Wordle #1038 For April 22, 2024
“LASER“
An acronym for a device that emits a coherent beam of light through the process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of electromagnetic radiation.
Wordle #1037 For April 21, 2024
“RAISE“
An adjective that means cheerful, happy, and full of high spirits. It can also be used as an adverb to intensify the meaning of a verb, conveying the sense of merriment and joy.
Wordle #1036 For April 20, 2024
“LUCID“
An adjective that describes clarity, rationality, or transparency in thought, expression, or perception.
Wordle #1035 For April 19, 2024
“RAISE“
To lift or elevate something from a lower to a higher position. Or an increase in salary or wages, often as a result of a promotion or performance evaluation.
Wordle #1034 For April 18, 2024
“FACET“
A particular aspect or feature of something, often referring to one side or component of a larger whole. It can also describe a small, flat surface on a cut gemstone or other object, especially one of several that together form a geometric shape.
Wordle #1033 For April 17, 2024
“TITHE“
The practice of giving one-tenth of one’s income or produce to support religious institutions or charitable causes, often as a form of religious obligation or duty. In some contexts, it can also refer to any similar tax or levy, especially one imposed by a church or religious authority.
Wordle #1032 For April 16, 2024
“SHANK“
To attack or stab someone with a homemade knife, especially in a prison setting.
Wordle #1031 For April 15, 2024
“EQUIP“
To provide with the necessary items or skills for a particular purpose or task. It involves outfitting or supplying someone or something with what is needed to function effectively or perform a specific function.
Wordle #1030 For April 14, 2024
“BLIMP“
A small nonrigid airship or dirigible, typically used for advertising or as an observation platform. It is characterized by its elongated shape and ability to float and navigate through the air.
Wordle #1029 For April 13, 2024
“STEEL“
An alloy of iron and carbon, typically containing small amounts of other elements such as manganese, chromium, or nickel.
Wordle #1028 For April 12, 2024
“WHINY“
An adjective used to describe someone who complains frequently and in a high-pitched or irritating manner, often about trivial matters.
Wordle #1027 For April 11, 2024
“LOUSE“
A small, wingless insect parasitic on mammals and birds, known for infesting human hair and clothing, causing itching and irritation.
Wordle #1026 For April 10, 2024
“BROTH“
A savory liquid made by simmering meat, bones, or vegetables in water, often with herbs or spices added for flavor. It forms the base for soups, stews, and sauces.
Wordle #1025 For April 9, 2024
“MERGE“
To combine or unite two or more things into one entity. It often refers to joining together separate organizations, companies, or entities to form a single entity or to integrate different elements into a unified whole.
Wordle #1024 For April 8, 2024
“BREED“
As a verb, to mate animals with the intention of producing offspring, often to perpetuate certain desirable traits or characteristics.
As a noun, a particular type or kind of something, denoting a distinct category or class.
Wordle #1023 For April 7, 2024
“VOILA“
A French interjection used to draw attention to or emphasize something that has been done or presented. It is often translated to English as “there you go,” “here it is,” or “there it is.”
It is commonly used to indicate the completion or success of a task, or to introduce something that has been prepared or produced.
Wordle #1022 For April 6, 2024
“FINCH“
A small to medium-sized bird, characterized by a stout conical bill, a short neck, and a compact body, known for their colorful plumage and melodious songs.
Wordle #1021 For April 5, 2024
“WRIST“
The joint connecting the hand to the forearm in humans and other primates.
Wordle #1020 For April 4, 2024
“CLIMB“
To move upwards, typically using the hands and feet to ascend a steep surface such as a mountain, hill, ladder, or rock face.
Wordle #1019 For April 3, 2024
“PLAIT“
A braid or a length of hair that has been divided into three or more strands and interlaced over one another.
Wordle #1018 For April 2, 2024
“SERUM“
A liquid that contains the fluid portion of blood after it has clotted, typically containing antibodies or other substances extracted from blood for medical purposes.
The latest Helldivers 2 patch finally addresses all that excessive burning damage with a 15% reduction. The ship module upgrade Superior Packing Methodology finally works as written on the box. A large selection of weapons and Stratagems have been tweaked, and will undoubtedly polarize fans in the playerbase.
Those issues with cross-platform friends and cross-play invites continue to persist, for what seems like months now.
Read more further down below, to find out about other issues that have NOT been resolved yet. Check out the rest of our guides for potential fixes on some of them, if you continue to be denied your right to deliver democracy.
UPDATED April 29
If you missed the previous patch notes, read all about it right here:
For this patch we bring you a number of adjustments fixes and improvements do aid your democratic endevours
🌎 Overview
For this patch, we have made improvements and changes to the following areas:
Balance changes to weapons, stratagems, and enemies
Change to the Spread Democracy mission
⚖️ Balancing
General
Armors with armor rating above 100 now also reduce damage on headshots.
Victory poses will now only play for the extracted. (No stolen valor on my ship.)
Burning damage reduced by 15%
Primary, Secondary & Support Weapons
CB-9 Exploding Crossbow
Slightly smaller explosion
Increased stagger
Decreased number of maximum mags from 12 to 8
Increased number of magazines received from resupply from 6 to 8
Slight reduction in ergonomics
Muzzle velocity increased
LAS-99 Quasar Cannon
Increased recharge time by 5 seconds
BR-14 Adjudicator
Full auto is now the default fire mode
Reduced recoil
Increased maximum mags from 6 to 8
Increased number of magazines received from resupply from 6 to 8
Now placed amongst assault rifles
LAS-98 Laser Cannon
Slightly increased damage
Slightly reduced damage versus large volume bodies
SG-8P Punisher Plasma
Decreased maximum mags from 12 to 8
Increased amount of magazines received from resupply from 6 to 8
Increased projectile speed, but will still keep a similar range
Decreased damage falloff on the explosion
Now placed in the energy weapons category
ARC-12 Blitzer
Increased shots per minute from 30 to 45
Now placed in the energy weapons category
R-36 Eruptor
Decreased number of maximum mags from 12 to 6
Explosion damage drops off slightly faster
LAS-16 Sickle
Decreased amount of magazines from 6 down to 3
LAS-5 Scythe
Increased damage from 300 to 350
Decreased max number of mags from 6 down to 4
RS-422 Railgun
Increased armor penetration in both safe mode and unsafe mode
Stagger force slightly reduced
MG-101 Heavy Machine Gun
Third person crosshair enabled
63CS Diligence Counter Sniper
Damage increased from 128 to 140
Ergonomics improved
R-63 Diligence
Damage increased from 112 to 125
P-19 Redeemer
Slight increase in recoil
P-2 Peacemaker
Increased damage from 60 to 75
P-8 Senator
Increased damage from 150 to 175
Speedloader added when reloading on an empty cylinder–speeds up reload on empty considerably
LAS-7 Dagger
Increased damage from 150 to 200
AR-19 Liberator
Damage increased from 55 to 60
AR-23C Liberator Concussive
Damage increased from 55 to 65
JAR-5 Dominator
Damage decreased from 300 to 275
AX/AR-23 Guard Dog
Decreased damage by 30%
Stratagems
A/MG-43 Machinegun Sentry
Increased health to match other Sentries
A/ARC-3 Tesla Tower
Increased health by 33%
FAF-14 Spear
Added reload stage reload after the spent missile had been discarded
RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher
Airburst Rocket Launcher will no longer detonate when shot near stratagems (HMG turret, Sentries, Resupplies) and other Helldivers.
Reduced proximity radius
Enemies
Balancing adjustments have been made to
Bile Spewer and Nursing Spewers movespeed slightly reduced
Hulks: Force required for them to stagger slightly increased
Hulk Scorcher direct flamethrower damage reduced by 20%
Devastator fire rate slightly increased (only the standard devastator)
Gunships sideways movement slightly increased
Scout strider Riders now less vulnerable to explosions
Fog Generators health and armor increased
Gunship spawners now have a much lower cap on how many gunships they can have active at the same time
Enemy Patrols
Balancing adjustment to patrol spawning.
Patrol spawning has been increased when there are fewer than 4 players. The fewer the players the bigger the change. For 4 player missions there will be no change compared to before. The biggest noticeable change will be for solo players at higher difficulties
📍 Gameplay
Made minor level generation improvements to how we distribute locations throughout the mission map. This should improve variation in distance between objectives, and objectives will likely not spawn as far away from each other as often as before.
Added setting in the options menu gameplay section to disable automatic climbing and vaulting while sprinting.
The Spread Democracy mission otherwise known as “raise the flag” can now be enjoyed on higher difficulties for maximum freedom spreading.
When readying up, Helldivers now salute to ensure maximum democratic readiness.
Added ambience to the Tremor planetary hazard to underline the severity so Helldivers can react accordingly
Shots that ricochet from heavy armored enemies will now properly hit the Helldiver who fired them. Trigger discipline is highly recommended.
Fixed crash that could occur when host abandoned mission with squad.
Fixed crash that could occur if a player tried to enter an occupied EXO-45 Patriot Suit.
Fixed crash that could occur for all players after or during mission results screen.
Fixed crash that could occur after shooting from the EXO-45 Patriot Suit’s rocket launcher.
Fixed crash that could occur for all players apart from the one that rejoined the ongoing mission with different armor and got reinforced.
Fixed Superior Packing Methodology ship module not working properly.
Fixed Blast Absorption ship module so that it correctly increases sentries’ resistance to explosions.
Fixed issue where players could not navigate to the search results in the Social Menu.
Fixed some issues where items equipped in a Warbond were not actually equipped.
Fixed an exploit that allowed overly eager Helldivers to use grenades excessively.
Fixed issue where kills from orbital barrage did not progress Indirect Fire Exercise order.
Fixed issue that allowed traitors to try to sabotage the extraction shuttle by deploying sentry stratagems below it.
Fixed issue where ion storms incorrectly prevented extraction beacon from deploying.
Fixed some stratagem beams using incorrect color-coding.
Fixed issue where the left stick on a controller could not be used to navigate the Social menu.
Fixed some issues where various UI elements were cut off, off-centered or too close to the edge of the screen on ultrawide displays.
Fixed Anti-Materiel Rifle facing away from the Helldiver after deploying it.
Fixed bug where player could duplicate rounds by canceling the reload of Anti-Materiel Rifle at a specific time.
Fixed bug where Anti-Materiel Rifle would consume an extra magazine after a canceled reload.
Fixed bug where Recoilless Rifle would consume an extra shell from the backpack if the reload was canceled just after a shell was inserted, but before the reload was completed.
Fixed issue where the Sickle and Quasar Cannon could not shoot through foliage.
Fixed several issues where weapon thumbnails would disappear when scrolling through Armory.
Fixed issues where Automaton Gunships sometimes could not see the player.
Fixed incorrect collision being left over after destroying Automaton bunkers or detector towers with hellbombs.
Fixed issue where Hellbombs would not deploy on certain missions
Fixed certain issues that resulted in Helldivers drowning in deep water upon landing.
Fixed issue where Hellpod Space Optimization made ammo go above capacity.
Fixed issue where Stalkers became very visible in fog
Mines are now pingable for better coordination with your team.
Receiving friend requests now gives the player a pop up.
Improved readability of prompts and hints displayed in the tutorial and onboarding.
Total experience is now visible in the career tab.
Added better support for ultrawide monitors by fixing the aspect ratio of menus to 16:9 and adding a setting to control the width of the HUD.
Keybinds bound to numpad will no longer reset upon restart.
Fixed inconsistent audio when headphones are plugged into the Dual Sense controller while playing on PC.
Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors in front of the ship no longer causes player to fall out into space.
APW-1 Anti-Material Rifle and MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun now trigger hitmarkers while scoped in.
Secondary weapon no longer remains in the Ballistic Shield ADS position after using a stim with the Ballistic Shield Backpack equipped.
"Open Text Chat" is now rebindable.
Explosive weapons such as R-36 Eruptor, CB-9 Exploding Crossbow. GP-31 Grenade Pistol no longer pulls players inward from the blast.
Disabled the squad invites during the tutorial which caused an overlap in the UI.
Fixed Primary and Secondary weapons overlapping on the character model in the armory.
Fixed UI elements during first boot are cut off on a 21:9 aspect ratio monitor.
Report and block player is now visible in the squad menu.
Dead Scavengers now stop screaming for help if killed while calling in reinforcements.
Fixed Anti Air cannons showing up as "Stratagem Scramblers" in danger warnings.
Added reload stage for the Spear reload after the spent missile had been discarded.
These are issues that were either introduced by this patch and are being worked on, or are from a previous version and have not yet been fixed.
Damage-over-time effects may only apply when dealt by the host. We expect to have this fixed in the next patch.
Reinforcement may not be available for some players who join a game in progress.
Helldiver may be unable to stand up from crouching when surrounded by enemies.
Game may crash if the host leaves while dead and rejoins the same play session.
Game may crash if the player changes the text language while on a mission.
Various issues involving friend invites and cross-play:
Friend Request cannot be accepted when the requesting player changed their username before the request was accepted.
Cross-platform friend invites might not show up in the Friend Requests tab.
Players cannot unfriend players befriended via friend code.
Players cannot unblock players that were not in their Friends list beforehand.
Players may experience delays in Medals and Super Credits payouts.
Enemies that bleed out do not progress Personal Orders and Eradicate missions.
Scopes on some weapons such as the Anti-Materiel Rifle are slightly misaligned.
Arc weapons sometimes behave inconsistently and sometimes misfire.
Spear’s targeting is inconsistent, making it hard to lock-on to larger enemies.
Stratagem beam might attach itself to an enemy but it will deploy to its original location.
Explosions do not break your limbs (except for when you fly into a rock).
Area around Automaton Detector Tower makes blue stratagems such as the Hellbomb bounce and be repelled when trying to call them down close to the tower.
Planet liberation reaches 100% at the end of every Defend mission.
May democracy favor you HelldiversRelease Captain Carlberg signing off
Here at Hard Drive, we tend to receive a lot of interesting submissions. Most of these submissions come via our official Pitch Test Form, located on our website, or even by snail mail. These submissions usually consist of a written headline or article, in a plain envelope, sent by some poor aspiring Hard Drive contributor.
Today, however, marks a momentous first in our company’s history, as a rather peculiar package arrived on our doorstep. What we received was a large manilla envelope, on which had been written “AFTERLIFE” in huge, bold, occasionally backwards lettering. Inside: 30 hand-drawn interpretations of the afterlife, submitted by real-life Pikmin from the eponymous Nintendo franchise, each complete with the illustrator’s artist statement. Although this whole ordeal was quite bizarre and unprecedented for us, we figured the little buggers put so much work into the damn things, it would be doing them a disservice to not publish them. So, here’s 30 unsolicited drawings of the afterlife, submitted by Pikmin:
#1 – Under New Management
Our first entry comes from an artist by the name of Kevin, who dreams of an afterlife where he can try being in charge for a change. Finally, someone else’s turn to be plucked from the Earth and thrown repeatedly at every Tom, Dick, or Bulbmin that dare rear its ugly head.
#2 – This Afterlife Brought To You By
Next, Sarah shares her dream of a second chance, albeit one that comes with a price. I’d like to commend Sarah’s indomitable spirit here, as I can’t say I wouldn’t at least consider throwing in the towel if it meant not having to sit through another monotonous ad for some mobile game or streaming service I’m never going to buy.
#3 – A Modest Proposal
Our next artist, it seems, is quite the romantic. Tina sent in this adorably optimistic sketch with a profile that reads much more like a dating profile than an artist’s statement. Tina, in her own words, is “a sweet, artistic type just looking for someone to go on adventures with.” Although she claims she’s just looking for “someone she vibes with,” her illustration seems to show that she’s already got her eyes set on one special someone in particular.
#4 – Kevinfinity
In this illustration we see our artist, Kevin, provide his understanding of the concept of reincarnation. Kevin’s packet did not specify whether he is the Bulbmin or the Pikmin depicted, though the illustration certainly seems to imply that he’s both, as are we all.
#5 – One Must Imagine
Connor, a rock Pikmin, provides us with a new, refreshing take on an old myth we’ve come to know. From the drawing itself, it’s hard to tell whether or not Sisyphus is happy, though it would appear Connor is having an absolute ball.
#6 – About the Author
This illustration from Hazel harkens back to the true, original purpose of the afterlife. See, Heaven was never really meant to give people something to work towards or even provide everyday religious folk with something to look forward to. Rather, the entire concept of the after life has always, and ever shall be, an opportunity to sell books. Godspeed, Hazel.
#7 – Every Day As A Freelance Writer
Let’s face it: Being a Pikmin is hard work. Countless hours of defeating enemies, carrying and pushing large objects, running at walls until they fall down, all just for your captain to hop back on his ship and go home at the end? No longer, Kyle claims, as he imagines an afterlife where he’s finally given that which we all yearn for at the end of the hard day’s work: An opportunity to just kick back, smoke a bowl, throw on a Paul Simon record, and forget that we have to do it all again tomorrow.
#8 – Every Day As Whatever The Hell You All Do
Like the previous artist, Tim too yearns for the next world to be simpler than this one. Though unlike many, Tim’s peace and simplicity comes in the form of deadlines, expense reports, and water cooler breaks. Personally, I don’t get the appeal but whatever, Tim, live your truth. Take a sip of your cold, watered-down black coffee out of that employee of the month mug and know that you’ve earned every bit of what you’ve got.
#9 – Donning The Cowl
For Cathy, however, this life is far too simple, and lacking a good deal of thrill. She hopes to spend her days in the Great Beyond making ethically ambiguous judgment calls and providing low-life perps with wildly excessive acts of brutality. Cathy wishes to drown out any inner feelings of inadequacy with the screams of a thousand hapless junkies getting kicked in the throat.
#10 – Freak of Nature
This entry shows Christine, a Flying Pikmin, whiling away the afterlife by getting more in touch with her nature, and practicing the timeless customs of winged beings like her. It’s unclear what Christina plans to do with the worm if she catches it, provided she has no mouth with which to eat it, but honestly we’re just glad she’s having fun.
#11 – Hell Ain’t A Bad Place To Be
In this drawing, Collin makes no qualms about where he’s headed after this life, and he seems to have a pretty damn good idea of what he’ll be doing once he gets there. Some say hell’s a bad place for worse people, but Collin knows his role in the universe, and he’s not planning to let a little change of scenery deter him from the sacred mission.
#12 – Long Overdue
In this image we of course see several Pikmin finally cooking and eating Louie, the annoying spaceman, but the Pikmin who actually submitted this drawing is the White Pikmin in the back, standing on a hill overlooking the barbaric ritual his brothers and sisters are undertaking. This Pikmin, Joseph, does not partake in the roasting directly, but also does nothing to stop it. He simply watches on, with a face devoid of all expression, acknowledging the cruel nature of the activity, yet understanding the necessity of the task, given all that has led up to this harsh conclusion.
#13 – One With The Force And All That
With this work, Connie predicts the afterlife will consist of a passing of the torch, a way of honoring and celebrating those who come after us. In her artist’s statement, Connie made note to explain that the extremely puzzled look on her face is because it was her understanding that everybody was going to glow green today for the celebration on Endor, but it seems everyone decided to make a last-minute switch to light blue, leaving Connie out of the loop once again. Typical Jedi.
#14 – Be Not Afraid
Next up, a more traditional view of Heaven from Marcy; complete with some magazine clippings of biblical figures and what appears to be a sort-of metamorphosis into a biblically accurate angel. This image, of course begs several questions, including: Who gave the Pikmin a copy of the Bible? And, more importantly, did they also bring the Quran?
#15 – The Deep Blue
This drawing was submitted by an aquatic Blue Pikmin by the name of Marcell, who dreams of an Earth covered entirely in water to swim in and enjoy. While the image may ring a bit apocalyptic to our terrestrial readers, worry not. Marcell has included a disclaimer that he’d be happy to give us the Pikmin planet in exchange. Readers should note, however, that the Pikmin planet is all but confirmed to be an alternate version of Earth and, may very well be uninhabitable by mammals? We don’t have all the facts yet but I’m sure we’ll figure it out when we get there.
#16 – Crossover
Believe it or not, the Yellow Pikmin who submitted this illustration did so under the name, “Link.” According to this Pikmin’s artist statement, he is “The Hero of Hyrule, once blessed by the Goddess Hylia and tasked with defending the Kingdom of Hyrule and its peoples from whatever danger may be seeking to endanger them.” One of the other Pikmin, however, provided a footnote explaining that Link was thrown a bit too hard as a child, and from then on believed himself to be a courageous hero destined to protect the Princess at all costs.
#17 – ???
Okay somebody needs to check on Carrie. I’m not trying to diss her “ideal afterlife” or whatever, I just wanna make sure she’s okay. Along with this haunting illustration, Carrie included an Artist’s Statement that just says “G O N E”. WHAT THE HELL DOES THAT MEAN CARRIE? WHO HURT YOU?
#18 – Growing It Out
This entry, thankfully, is much more optimistic than the last. Roger, a Yellow Pikmin, imagines an afterlife where he finally has the freedom to grow a full head of hair! According to Roger’s artist’s statement, he’s always been infatuated with other beings’ ability to grow hair, and has even been known to don a few different wigs at times that he made himself out of grass and small twigs. How resourceful!
#19 – Messiah
Man. I was so hopeful after that last entry, but no. These Pikmin are clearly deeply troubled. This entry was submitted by a Pikmin who only used the name “Messiah.” Messiah’s artist’s statement explains how he is the son of the Pikmin God, sent to the world in order to provide redemption for the Pikmin’s “many, many sins.” Messiah did not elaborate in the least bit as to what the Pikmin’s sins might be, only that there are “many, many” of them.
#20 – Born To Drive
Our next artist, Danny, likes to live his life a quarter mile at a time. Danny frequently finds himself day-dreaming about one day having a project car of his own to supe-up and take out on the open road. In the next life, Danny hopes to finally have his dream car, and explains he plans to just take it out, drop it into fifth, and enjoy an eternal cruise. You might call Danny crazy or washed-up, but he won’t care. Frankly, he probably won’t even hear you over the sound of a four-hundred horsepower engine and the crisp cracking-open of a cupholder cold one.
#21 – Connor The Comet
Collin, another Rock Pikmin, submitted this next drawing in which he imagines an afterlife among the stars. Some find empowerment in community, others in self-actualization. Collin, however, believes he’s at his best while hurtling through space at a few thousand miles per hour. Collin makes very clear in his artist’s statement that he is NOT a shooting star, so do not try to wish upon him. He’s not here to grant wishes, only to fly aimlessly through the cosmos and, when he feels the urge, smash into some stuff.
#22 – Afterlife for $1,000, Alex
Saria, age unknown, knows she’ll be among good company once she reaches the next life; specifically, the company of one Alex Trebek, her lifelong favorite television personality. Saria looks forward to days of picking Trebek’s brain about the many inner workings of her favorite trivia show, asking questions like “Do the cards really have words on them, or do you just know all that stuff?” If she’s lucky, Saria hopes she’ll even be given the opportunity to try her hand at Jeopardy! And if she’s luckier still, she’ll dominate any sorry assholes who dare take the podium alongside her. All we have to say to Saria is this: When you get to heaven, give ‘em hell!
#23 – The Okay Place
Our next drawing, submitted by Peter, features another frame from popular television, so it would seem. However, Peter claims in his artist’s statement that this is a “completely original concept, which came to [him] in a dream, and not at all just a frame from The Good Place.” Now I’d like to believe Peter, but the fact that he made that specific distinction in his statement makes me question the merits of his claim. Either way, we just hope wherever Peter’s going is a little more willing to turn a blind eye to blatant plagiarism.
#24 – Doin’ It From Pole To Pole
Next, Grace, an Ice Pikmin, submits a fun illustration of an afterlife full of “chillin’ with the penguins.” Unlike other animal-focused drawings on this list, Grace claims has no interest in actually trying to be a Penguin. Grace calls that notion “absurd” as she rather likes being an Ice Pikmin, and really just wants to hang out with penguins and familiarize herself with their ways. Grace also states that she has quite the collection of documentaries about penguins, and might even like to try her hand at making a documentary of her own if she can ever get up close to the creatures.
#25 – Stargazing
Our next artist, Gina, describes in great detail in her artist statement that she’s always had quite the affinity for stargazing. In particular, she loves looking for shapes that the stars create. Her favorite constellation is Pegasus, but she writes that she likes to invent some of her own, including one she calls “Super God”, which is apparently a combination of Ophiuchus, Serpens, Sagittarius, Libra, and Hercules.
#26 – Hook, Line, and Sinker
I’m not exactly sure how to summarize the statement of this artist, who calls himself Neptune, so I’m just going to paste it here, unabridged: “I imagine the afterlife will hold for me the greatest of life’s mysteries, the stalemate of temptation. As my illustration depicts, I imagine I’ll be presented with a temptation, particularly that of the hook, dangling menacingly below the sea’s surface. I know in my mind that the hook will most likely bring me only pain and suffering, so I hesitate, and yet I do not swim away. Forever I stay, staring at the hook, knowing that it is in my best interest to leave, yet eternally trapped in the fantasy of what great wonders the hook may behold if I’m wrong.”
#27 – Fezzes Are Cool
Oh, to be a TimeLord. Most of us have had this fantasy at some point or another: having the privilege to travel space and time aimlessly, on a never-ending journey, occasionally reincarnating into some other body, some other personality, some other being entirely. That’s my understanding at least, but Simon here seems to think that the act of Gallifreyan reincarnation merely provides one with a cool fez and bowtie. I’d like to tell Simon he can just go out and buy a fez and bowtie but, honestly, I don’t wanna crush his dreams.
#28 – Cease and Desist
Anthony provides us with what frankly might be the least realistic of all the drawings on this list: Being able to create and sell Nintendo fanart without any kind of legal red tape to cut through. I, for one, am sympathetic to Anthony’s cause. He’s an imaginative guy, with hella artistic talent to boot. Ceases-and-Desists be damned! If Anthony wants to make a living drawing Cowboy Mario, or Link in the style of Cowboy Bebop, he should have the right to do so and I believe that in the next life, God willing, he shall.
#29 – Time To Pay The Piper
Expanding on that last point, it’s not just extracurricular work that these Pikmin want to be paid fairly for, as we can see clearly in Randy’s drawing. Being a Pikmin is hard work, and takes a lot out of an individual. On top of that, Pikmin is a multi-billion dollar franchise at this point, and yet how much of that revenue has the common Pikmin actually seen? Not one red cent, that’s how much.
#30 – Somethin’ ‘Bout A Red
And finally, Igor, a red Pikmin, sums up his greatest desire for the next life. A desire which, I would hope, is on all of our minds at this point in the article: REVOLUTION. Over the course of compiling these illustrations, I have come to more fully understand the struggle of the Pikmin. These thirty Pikmin have expressed their greatest desires, earthly and otherwise, and while many of these desires may seem silly or trivial to us, it is only because the reality of these Pikmin is so grim as it is. So it stands that the day has finally come for society’s most repressed creatures, the Pikmin to rise up. In the words of Marx, “The Pikmin Family have nothing to lose but their chains. They have a world to win. Working Pikmin of all countries, unite!” (paraphrasing just a tad, of course)
AEW News: A top All Elite Wrestling star recently confirmed that they had been hit by a bus in New York City.
Former TNT and AEW Tag Team Champion Darby Allin took to Instagram to confirm that he was struck by a bus whilst heading to a Broadway show with Black Flag logo creator and punk legend Raymond Pettibon:
“That awkward moment when your crossing the street in New York with a broken foot and get hit by a bus……Least I can have a good time with @raymond_pettibon_ and catch a broadway show lol.”
Darby is currently suffering beyond getting hit on by vehicles, as he recently broke his foot against Jay White during the ‘Big Business’ episode of AEW Dynamite.
Allin was meant to climb Mount Everest about a week or so before the break, so obviously that was postponed and it is not currently known when he plans on actually making that ‘trip.’
As you can probably guess by his name (Darby Crash and GG Allin) and his recent outing with Pettibon, Darby is a punk fan. He is also a former pro skateboarder that got into pro wrestling mainly to hurt himself, a lot.
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