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Summary
TLDRGaming news highlights include Rockstar's update to GTA 5 with BattleEye anti-cheat, excluding Linux users, and a new Battlefield game returning to a modern setting with a traditional class system. Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition's revised Player's Handbook introduces user-friendly changes like 'species' instead of 'races' and a new weapon mastery feature. EA's foray into monetizing community-created content for The Sims 4 raises questions about compensation. The Plucky Squire's release and Final Fantasy 16's PC launch, marred by PS5 graphical glitches, are also discussed, along with the controversial revival of Flappy Bird by a crypto company.
Takeaways
- 🎮 Rockstar has updated GTA 5 with BattlEye anti-cheat software, which has made the game incompatible with Linux operating systems, affecting long-time players on platforms like Steam Deck.
- 🛠️ Players can disable BattlEye for offline story mode in the Rockstar Games launcher, but not for online play, which impacts the Steam Deck's ability to support GTA Online.
- 🔄 The next Battlefield game is set to return to a modern setting, with a focus on refining gameplay elements like the class system and map sizes.
- 🚫 The Specialists introduced in Battlefield 2042 will not be featured in the upcoming game, reverting to a more traditional class system.
- 📚 The revised Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition has been released, aiming to address long-standing issues and make the game more accessible to new players.
- 🔄 The term 'races' in D&D has been replaced with 'species', and controversial half races have been removed from the new handbook to simplify the game's biology.
- 🗡️ Weapon Mastery has been introduced, allowing certain classes to gain special abilities from proficient weapons, enhancing character customization.
- 🧘 The monk class has been rebalanced, addressing previous concerns that it was underpowered compared to other classes in D&D.
- 💸 EA is planning to publish community-created content for The Sims 4, following a similar model to Bethesda's approach with Skyrim and Fallout mods.
- 🕹️ The Plucky Squire, an indie game published by Devolver Digital, has been released, featuring inventive mechanics though some critics feel its potential was not fully realized.
- 🕊️ Final Fantasy 16 launched for PC, but some PS5 users experienced graphical glitches due to a firmware update, which is being addressed by Sony, Square Enix, and the game's developers.
Q & A
What update has Rockstar made to GTA 5 after 9 years of its PC release?
-Rockstar has updated GTA 5 with BattlEye anti-cheat software, which has affected Linux users' ability to play the game.
How does the new BattlEye anti-cheat update impact Linux users and the Steam Deck?
-Linux users, including those on the Steam Deck, can no longer play GTA Online with the new update, as the Steam Deck will not support Battle Eye for it.
What is the reported change in the next Battlefield game according to Vince Zampella?
-The next Battlefield game will return to a modern setting, and it will not feature the Specialists introduced in Battlefield 2042, instead reverting to a more traditional class system.
What changes are introduced in the revised Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition?
-The revised Player's Handbook introduces a more user-friendly design, changes the term 'races' to 'species', removes half-races, adds Weapon Mastery, and overhauls classes like the monk.
What is the significance of the term 'species' replacing 'races' in the new Dungeons and Dragons handbook?
-The term 'species' replaces 'races' to avoid confusion and potential biological inaccuracies, as well as to simplify the game's terminology.
How does the new Weapon Mastery feature in Dungeons and Dragons enhance gameplay?
-Weapon Mastery allows martial classes to gain special abilities from weapons they are proficient in, similar to weapon-specific actions from Pathfinder 3, but more frequently usable.
What is the controversy surrounding EA's announcement about The Sims 4 Creator kits?
-The controversy is that EA has not clarified whether the Creator kits will cost money like existing kits and if the creators will be compensated for their work.
What is the nature of the game 'The Plucky Squire' and what has been the reception to its release?
-The Plucky Squire is an indie game developed by all possible Futures and published by Devolver Digital. It has received mixed reviews, with some praising its inventive ideas and mechanics, while others feel it did not reach its full potential.
What issue did the release of Final Fantasy 16 cause on PS5 consoles?
-The release of Final Fantasy 16 caused graphical glitches on PS5 consoles due to a firmware update that affected the game's performance mode.
What is the new game announced by 4J Studios, known for developing the console version of Minecraft?
-4J Studios announced a new open-world multiplayer survival sandbox game called Reur, which will feature mining, crafting, and leverage next-gen hardware for ambitious world-building.
What is the controversy surrounding the return of the mobile game Flappy Bird?
-The controversy is that the original creator, Dong Nguyen, was not involved in the game's revival. Instead, it was taken over by a company named Gamch Holdings after a legal battle to declare the IP abandoned.
Outlines
🎮 GTA 5's Battle Eye Update Excludes Linux Users
Rockstar Games has updated Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5) with Battle Eye anti-cheat software, which has inadvertently blocked Linux users from playing the game. This move has been met with criticism, as it effectively excludes users of the Linux operating system, such as those on the Steam Deck, from enjoying GTA Online. The update allows players to disable Battle Eye for offline story mode through the Rockstar Games launcher or third-party launchers like Steam using a launch argument. Despite the compatibility issues, there has been no official statement from Rockstar acknowledging Linux or addressing the problem. Meanwhile, the gaming community awaits potential solutions or acknowledgment from the developer.
🔄 Battlefield's Upcoming Game to Feature Traditional Class System
The next installment in the Battlefield series is set to abandon the Specialists system introduced in Battlefield 2042, reverting to a more traditional class system akin to previous titles. This change, along with a return to 64-player map designs from the 128-player format of 2042, is part of an effort to recapture the essence of the series' successful past, particularly drawing inspiration from Battlefield 3 and 4. The announcement by Vince Zampella, who oversees the Battlefield series, signals a shift in direction for the franchise, aiming to address player feedback and preferences.
📚 Revised Player's Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons
The release of the revised Player's Handbook for the fifth edition of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) introduces several updates to the popular tabletop role-playing game. The 2024 handbook aims to be more user-friendly, rebranding 'races' as 'species' and removing half-races to simplify the game. It introduces Weapon Mastery, allowing certain classes to gain special abilities from proficient weapons, and overhauls classes like the monk to achieve better balance. These changes are designed to make D&D more accessible to new players and to streamline gameplay.
💸 EA's Foray into Officially Publishing Community Creator Kits for The Sims 4
Electronic Arts (EA) has announced its intention to officially publish Creator Kits for The Sims 4, developed by community creators. While the financial details for the creators are not disclosed, EA positions these kits alongside other official content for the game, suggesting a continued focus on expanding The Sims 4 rather than transitioning to a new installment. The announcement raises questions about the monetization of fan-made content and the potential impact on the game's community and creativity.
🕹️ The Plucky Squire: A Promising Indie Game with Mixed Reviews
The Plucky Squire, an indie game published by Devolver Digital, has been released after two years of anticipation. The game, which features 2D characters entering a 3D world, has received praise for its inventive ideas and mechanics. However, some critics argue that these elements were not fully utilized. There is a debate about the game's balance for both children and adults, with some outlets suggesting that the developers faced challenges in catering to both demographics.
🕹️ Final Fantasy 16 Launch Causes PS5 Performance Issues
The launch of Final Fantasy 16 has led to performance issues on the PlayStation 5, with a firmware update causing graphical glitches in the game. Other games like Wukong, No Man's Sky, and Star Wars Outlaws have also experienced similar errors. PlayStation, EA, and Square Enix are reportedly working on a fix for these issues.
🏭 4J Studios Announces New Open World Survival Game
4J Studios, known for developing the console versions of Minecraft, has announced a new open-world multiplayer survival sandbox game called Reur. The game promises to offer mining, crafting, and the ability to leverage next-gen hardware for more expansive worlds. Reur is based on 4J's own Elements Engine, which has been in development for five years, and is positioned as a more ambitious project than Minecraft.
📱 Flappy Bird's Controversial Revival by Gamch Holdings
The return of the viral mobile game Flappy Bird has been marred by controversy. The game's original creator, Dong Nguyen, was not involved in the revival, which was orchestrated by Gamch Holdings. This company campaigned to have Flappy Bird declared abandoned so they could claim it. The move has raised questions about the ethics of repurposing popular games for new commercial ventures, especially considering Nguyen's previous withdrawal of the game due to concerns over its addictive nature.
📆 Upcoming Gaming News and Its Impact on Player Engagement
The script concludes with a teaser for more gaming news, emphasizing the importance of staying informed to enhance one's gaming experience. The presenter suggests that being up to date with gaming news can improve a player's performance, drawing a humorous parallel to the benefits of staying sharp-minded, as endorsed by 'science' and parental approval.
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Keywords
💡GTA 5
💡Battle Eye
💡Linux
💡Steam Deck
💡NextGen Hardware
💡Dungeons and Dragons
💡The Sims 4
💡Indie Game
💡Final Fantasy 16
💡Flappy Bird
Highlights
Rockstar updates GTA 5 with Battleye anti-cheat, impacting Linux users.
Linux users on platforms like Steam Deck can no longer play GTA Online with Battleye enabled.
Battleye can be disabled for offline play, but not for online on platforms like Steam.
Valve's Proton compatibility layer was reported compatible with Battleye, awaiting a developer outreach.
Next Battlefield game to return to a modern setting, focusing on a return to form for the series.
Battlefield 2042's Specialists will not return, replaced by a traditional class system.
Map designs will revert to 64 player skirmishes instead of 128 player matches.
Revised Players Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons 5th edition released, aiming to fix issues.
Races in D&D now termed 'species', and half-races have been removed for simplicity.
Weapon Mastery added for martial classes to gain special abilities from proficient weapons.
Character classes overhauled for balance, with the monk class receiving significant adjustments.
World Anvil, a software for creative world building, is highlighted for its tools and features.
EA announces official publishing of community-created Creator Kits for The Sims 4.
The Plucky Squire, an indie game by Devolver Digital, praised for inventive ideas but criticized for balance issues.
Final Fantasy 16 launches for PC, causing performance issues on PS5 that are being addressed.
4J Studios, known for Minecraft, announces a new open-world multiplayer survival sandbox game, Reur.
Flappy Bird's return is not associated with the original creator, but rather a crypto company that claimed it as abandoned IP.
Transcripts
gaming news is about one thing gaming
but if it was about two things the
second one would still also be gaming
it's in the
name Rockstar has updated GTA 5 with
battaly anti-che 9 years after its PC
release as first discovered by data
Miner tez on Twitter I'm sure this
decision has no downsides other than the
fact that users of Linux operating
systems such as the one famously found
on the steam deck can no longer play a
game that they presumably enjoyed for
multiple years at this point it's
foolproof the official patch notes say
players can disable battle eye in the
Rockstar Games launcher for offline
story mode and the launch argument Das
no battle ey can be used to disable the
software in thirdparty launchers AKA
steam as confirmed in an official
fact the steam deck will not support
battle eye for GTA online and I think
that's probably the closest Rockstar is
going to get to officially recognizing
the existence of Linux what's annoying
about this situation is that it
seemingly has an easy fix valve said way
back in 2021 o that battle eye is super
compatible with their Linux
compatibility layer proton to the point
where a developer simply has to reach
out to battle eye to enable it what did
everyone at Rockstar drop their phones
in the toilet make the call the next
Battlefield game will return to a modern
setting according to respawn CEO and
battle Battlefield boss Vince sella a
man who is apparently allowed to do
anything at EA except make Titanfall 3
why zampella who became overseer of the
battlefield Series in 2021 we're talking
about that year a lot today described
something of a return to form for the
franchise in an exclusive interview with
IGN for example the Specialists that
were introduced in Battlefield 2042 will
not be returning thank you and will be
replaced by the more traditional class
system seen in previous entries I'm very
happy about
this can't you tell I'm so ined on top
of that the maps this time around will
go back to being designed for 64 player
skirmishes rather than the 128 player
matches 2042 initially supported and yes
the magic words were stated zampella was
quick to mention battlefields 3 and four
and his desire to return to that
Pinnacle for the series make Battlefield
great again in other words listen I'm a
simple guy I just want to see 30 people
running around killing each other with
defibrillators and I'm happy today marks
the official release of the revised
players handbook for Dungeons and
Dragons fifth edition it doesn't have a
very good or cool name but it makes up
for that by trying to fix many issues
with the decade old fifth edition of the
world's most popular tabletop
role-playing game the 2024 handbook
reportedly features a more userfriendly
design meant to make it easier to
introduce new players for starters races
are now called species which probably
makes some biology Professor somewhere
smile unfortunately half races like half
Orcs and half elves have been excised
from the book probably because the
designers at Wizards of the Coast
decided to smartly sidestep how weird
and complex real world biological
hybridization gets it's all fun and
games in the play group until your
friends start debating whether or not a
human and a dragon board could have
fertile
offspring weapon Mastery has been added
which allow Marshall classes to get
special abilities from certain weapons
they're proficient in think of them like
the weapon specific actions from balers
Gate 3 but you can use them more often
classes themselves have been overhauled
with the monk now seeming well balanced
compared to other classes whereas before
playing D and D as a monk was kind of
like watching The Karate Kid
backwards I'm sure that I'm sure that
the people who get that joke loved it
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docomo speed does that make sense like
we don't want to waste a minute
repeating ourselves do you understand
I'm not sure you're getting it we're out
of time bethesda's experiments with
charging for fan-made mods in Skyrim and
Fallout have gone swimmingly and stirred
up zero controversy so now EA wants in
on the fun in a blog post the publisher
announced it will soon officially
publish The Sims 4 or Creator kits built
by Community creators will these cost
five bucks like The Sims existing kits
and if so will the creators get paid
that's not in the post because it's not
important silly EA does talk about how
Creator kits will join other official
content coming down the pipe for The
Sims 4 because the Sims 5 ain't coming
because why would it when people can
just keep buying stuff for Sims 4 what
think indie game the Plucky Squire came
out today is it Indie though what does
indie mean
why are you why are you coming at me
like this more at 11 their publisher is
literally devolver digital which handles
Indian games okay fine it came out today
after being announced 2 years ago
apparently the title was revealed so
early because studio all possible
Futures was worried someone else was
going to make a game about 2D characters
jumping out of a book and into a 3D
World many reviews have praised the
game's inventive ideas and mechanics but
others believe they were not used to
their full potential but they would do
it right in their game some outet have
gone so so far as to suggest the
developers had trouble balancing the
game for both kids and grown-ups but to
be fair there are some very smart kids
and very dumb adults Final Fantasy 16
finally launched for PC this morning and
apparently ps5s everywhere had a bit of
a meltdown over it a firmware update for
the console seems to have borked the
game's performance mode causing
hilarious graphical glitches like this
one where black nothingness slowly
envelops the world around you drowning
out all memory and hope of ever seeing
the Sun again oh what a metaphor for my
life don't worry PlayStation EAS Square
Enix is on it not sure if they can do
anything about similar errors popping up
in Wukong no man's sky and Star Wars
Outlaws but maybe they could take a look
4J Studios best known for developing the
console version of Minecraft has
announced a new open world Multiplayer
Survival sandbox called
reur
reorg how do you
with a J in case you were wondering as
an affront to Scandinavian
refor yeah oh no bun is editing this
video he'll be upset it will even
feature both Mining and crafting however
according to Joseph Stampy Garrett sorry
I need to stop a popular Minecraft
YouTuber who joined the studio earlier
this year roria is more than Minecraft 2
and will be able to leverage NextGen
Hardware to create bigger and more
ambitious worlds for players to explore
the game is based on 4js own in-house
efficiency focused elements engine which
they started working on around 5 years
ago even before Unity shot itself in the
foot repeatedly and at Point Blank Range
and the return of Viral mobile game
Flappy Bird has taken an odd twist the
game's original Creator dong Newan
apparently had nothing to do with the
Revival instead it was the result of a
long campaign of legal maneuvering by a
cryp adjacent company gamch Holdings
sounds evil to have Flappy Bird declared
an abandoned IP so they could take it
for themselves if you were busy being a
small child back in 2014 the original
reason new and gave for removing Flappy
Bird was the guilt he felt over the
game's addictiveness and if he felt that
bad about using a mobile game to exploit
people for ad money you can probably
deduce what he thinks of crypto he loves
it you should think of coming back on
Thursday for more gaming news it's good
for you keeps the Mind sharp if you're
up to date with gaming news you'll get
more head shot that's just science come
on and your dad will be proud of you
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