Posts by John Papadopoulos:

Remaster announced for The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief, coming out on March 13th

Posted on: 10 Jan 2018

THQ Nordic has announced that The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief is being remastered and will be released on March 13th. The game will go by the name of The Raven Remastered and the publisher has released a new trailer for it.

Microsoft details performance impact of Spectre and Meltdown fixes on a variety of PC configurations

Posted on: 10 Jan 2018

Microsoft is currently deploying the Spectre and Meltdown fixes via its Windows Update app and has just detailed the performance impact users can expect from them. As we’ve reported, these security fixes are now available only for Intel’s systems as AMD’s configurations experience some booting issues after applying them.

New screenshots released for Devil May Cry HD Collection

Posted on: 10 Jan 2018

Capcom has released a new set of screenshots for Devil May Cry HD Collection. Devil May Cry HD Collection will feature remastered versions of the first three Devil May Cry games, and the following screenshots will give you an idea of what you can expect from them (visual wise. Hint: don’t expect mind-blowing improvements).

This mod adds permadeath mechanics to Fallout 4

Posted on: 10 Jan 2018

Modder ‘JJ2197’ has released a new version of his permadeath mod for Fallout 4. The “You Only Live Once” mod is inspired by the YOLO run-throughs of Many a True Nerd, this mod brings to Bethesda’s RPG permadeath mechanics, meaning that the modder has removed healing, curing addictions, rad removal and limb healing from all items.

Closed beta phase for Sea of Thieves begins on January 29th

Posted on: 10 Jan 2018

Microsoft and Rare have announced that the open beta phase for Sea of Thieves will begin on January 29th. The Closed Beta will be accessible to eligible players who joined the Sea of Thieves Insider Programme before December 1st 2017 or who have pre-ordered the game and will last until January 29th.

Microsoft halts distribution of Spectre & Meltdown fixes on AMD systems after reports of unbootable PCs

Posted on: 09 Jan 2018

It appears that Microsoft and AMD have messed things up. According to reports, a number PC systems with AMD’s processors were boot failing after installing the Spectre and Meltdown fixes. Microsoft investigated those reports and discovered that some AMD chipsets are getting into an unbootable state after applying those fixes. As a result of that, … Continue reading Microsoft halts distribution of Spectre & Meltdown fixes on AMD systems after reports of unbootable PCs →

Electronic Arts is using dynamic difficulty adjustments in multiple games, wants to get rid of fair matchmaking

Posted on: 09 Jan 2018

Back in October 2017, it was revealed that Activision is working on a new matchmaking system that would pair players together in order to encourage microtransactions. And while this system has not been implemented in any game as of yet, another publisher is searching into getting rid of fair matchmaking in multiplayer games. That publisher … Continue reading Electronic Arts is using dynamic difficulty adjustments in multiple games, wants to get rid of fair matchmaking →

New version of Skyrim 3D Trees mod adds 35 new high quality replacer models for plants and trees

Posted on: 09 Jan 2018

Last month, we informed you about the Skyrim 3D Trees mod for Bethesda’s RPG. Created by modder ‘mathy79’, Skyrim 3D Trees mod aims to feature the most realistic forests simulation in gaming. Since that December release, mathy79 has been working hard on it and has just released a new version of the mod, increasing the … Continue reading New version of Skyrim 3D Trees mod adds 35 new high quality replacer models for plants and trees →

Green Man Gaming announces new partnership deal with Ubisoft, introduces automatic game activation

Posted on: 09 Jan 2018

Green Man Gaming has announced a new partnership deal with Ubisoft and introduced a new feature that allows customers to automatically redeem and add games to their Uplay library with one click. The new automatic game activation feature will give gamers a faster and more secure way to add Ubisoft games including upcoming titles Far … Continue reading Green Man Gaming announces new partnership deal with Ubisoft, introduces automatic game activation →

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Latest beta patch reduces view distance while parachuting down, improves report tool

Posted on: 09 Jan 2018

Bluehole has released a brand new beta patch for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. According to the release notes, this patch reduces the visible distance when parachuting down in order to test the optimization of server and client performance. Furthermore, it adds more objects around La Bendita on Miramar to increase the amount of cover.