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The developer of Manor Lords, a highly anticipated city-building game on Steam, had to make a last-minute change to how sheep work in the game to avoid players exploiting the economy.

Manor Lords is set to launch next week and has gained a lot of attention, with over 2.5 million wishlists on Steam. As the developer, Greg Styczen prepares for the early access release, some players who got early access found ways to make unlimited money using sheep.

By breeding lots of sheep and selling their wool, players could make huge profits easily.

Personally I don’t have a game design problem with “infinite money” (as some clickbaity videos say), yes sheep make infinite wool, and “trade only” towns were part of the design. But I think the export abuse feedback came in so often that I decided to yolo a last minute feature. pic.twitter.com/GctO3gkr74

— MANOR LORDS (@LordsManor) April 18, 2024

Styczen doesn’t mind the idea of infinite money in the game, as it’s realistic that sheep can produce lots of wool. However many players pointed out that this could be exploited by exporting too much wool, so he decided to add a last-minute change.

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Now, wool is in such oversupply globally that it’s no longer profitable to export it from your city. This change makes sense historically, as countries wouldn’t keep buying something abundant everywhere.

We’re still waiting to see how this change will affect other resources and the game’s early-access players. There’s talk about whether this should be an optional feature due to the extra management it requires, but Styczen suggests it could lead to interesting events like a sudden increase in wool demand during a cold winter, making sheep valuable again.

The newest Helldivers 2 Major Order is here, and it’s a big challenge: players need to defeat two billion Terminids in just about six days.

Today, on April 18, Arrowhead started a new phase of Helldivers 2’s Galactic War. Players are tasked with wiping out two billion Terminids worldwide. It sounds like a huge number, but they have six days to get it done.

The in-game Major Order says, “The Automaton invasion has slowed down, so we need to restock our reserves and prepare to fight back.” Helldivers 2 players have been battling against the Automaton enemies since earlier this month, and this new order comes after pushing them back from several planets.

Less than an hour after the order was given, players had already defeated 100 million Terminids. To meet the goal, they’ll need to beat around 400 million Terminids every day. At this rate, they’re doing well.

Right now, players can fight on three Terminid planets: Estanu, Hellmire, and Oshaune. The number of Terminids on a planet can change based on how many Super Earth soldiers are there, so players need to make sure they have enough planets to fight on before reaching the two billion goals.

However, developer Arrowhead might throw surprises during the Major Order, as they did in the past with Game Master Joel stopping the mech rollout during an Automaton attack. So, it might not be smooth sailing all the way through.

In Season 10, Wrecking Ball got some updates with changes to his abilities like Grappling Claw, Adaptive Shields, and Minefield.

The main change was to his shields, which can now be shared with teammates to give them extra health.

At first, this seemed like a good fit for dive compositions, where heroes like Tracer and Genji can benefit from the extra durability. But just a day after the update, players like AWW YEAH weren’t too excited about it.

He mentioned that when he dives in and uses his shields, teammates might not always take advantage of the extra health, which can leave Wrecking Ball vulnerable.

FIRST THOUGHTS BALL REWORK:
+fixed bodyblocking
+new grapple has insane movement (prob need small nerf)
+grapple 1 sec refund is kinda nice

-giving shields to allys doesnt seem worth it most of the time because they dont last long enough

— chazm (@chazm_ball) April 16, 2024

AWW YEAH suggested that the shields should last longer to be more useful, especially since they only last for a short time right now. He also pointed out that the ability requires a direct line of sight (LOS) and doesn’t work through enemy shields, which makes it tricky to use effectively.

However, he did praise the improved Grappling Claw movement, calling it “insane” and possibly needing a slight nerf.

It’s still early in Season 10, so we’ll have to wait and see how the gameplay develops, especially with the addition of the new hero Venture and buffs to Lifeweaver.

No matter what changes are made to Warzone, SMGs (Submachine Guns) remain a reliable choice for firepower in the battle royale. Usually, SMGs are best for close-range combat, but some of them can perform well even at longer distances.

One such SMG gaining attention is the Striker 9. According to Warzone expert WhosImmortal, this gun stands out due to its versatility. WhosImmortal highlighted the Striker 9 in a recent video discussing SMGs, especially since some others have been weakened by updates.

WhosImmortal described the Striker 9 as “really easy to use” with a particular build, making it effective not only at close range but also in mid-range combat. He predicted that more players would start using the Striker 9 this season.

The YouTuber praised the Striker 9 for its “ridiculously good” performance and its ability to deal “great” damage even beyond 40 meters. He mentioned that the Striker 9’s Time-to-Kill (TTK) is around 850 milliseconds at that range.

Here is the recommended build for the Striker 9:

• Muzzle: ZEHMN35 Compensated Flash Hider
• Barrel: Striker Recon Long Barrel
• Optic: Nydar Model 2023
• Magazine: 50-round drum
• Stock: No Stock

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This setup enhances the Striker 9’s performance, making it a compelling choice for Warzone players looking for a versatile SMG that can handle various combat situations effectively.

Helldivers 2 has been popular lately, with lots of players enjoying the co-op shooter and its story. But there’s a problem – the game has many bugs and crashes, which can ruin the fun. The CEO of the game’s studio, Arrowhead Game Studios, explained why they keep adding new stuff while trying to fix these issues.

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Players have been speaking up about the game’s problems on places like Discord and Reddit, and the CEO, Johan Pilestedt, is listening. He responded to a Reddit post about players’ complaints and admitted that fixing bugs while adding new content is tough for their small team. They want to do both because the game industry is very competitive.

The studio is trying hard to balance fixing problems with adding new features to keep the game exciting. But it’s a big challenge for a small team. Other game studios have faced similar issues, like Rainbow Six: Siege and Payday 3. Sometimes, they have to pause new content to focus on fixing the game.

Pilestedt knows the gaming industry is tough, and falling behind could hurt the game. Many players expect regular updates, and if they stop, players might leave. It’s hard for the developers.

Arrowhead is working to find a good balance. They might need more resources to manage everything well. The key is to support the developers who are working hard to make the game better.

In the end, making and maintaining a live service game like Helldivers 2 is challenging. Developers need time and support to find the right balance that works for them and keeps players happy.

Potionomics: Masterwork Edition, a shop simulator and RPG focused on potion brewing, was first launched for PC on October 17, 2022.

This Masterwork Edition of Potionomics will introduce several new features, such as voice-overs, Endless Mode, and different difficulty levels like “Cozy” and “Capitalism.” It will also include support for more languages. These updates will be available simultaneously for the PC version of Potionomics.

PREPARE YOUR STRONGEST POTIONS! Potionomics: Masterwork Edition is coming to consoles in Fall 2024!

✨Featuring voice acting, Cozy & Capitalist difficulty levels, Endless Mode and additional languages.✨ pic.twitter.com/ELGVc4qrVF

— Potionomics⚗️COMING TO CONSOLE! (@potionomics) April 17, 2024

Additionally, a physical Limited Box Set will be released for all console platforms in North America. This set can be pre-ordered soon from the XSEED Games Store and other retailers for $49.99.

The Limited Box Set includes a copy of the game, a physical version of the original 120-plus pages digital art book, a two-disc soundtrack containing all 58 tracks from the game, and a set of 12 trading cards featuring new character illustrations.

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Some Helldivers 2 players are using a glitch to get Super Credits unfairly, and the game’s developer, Arrowhead, is aware of this problem.

A player on the game’s official Discord reported the issue to Arrowhead. They mentioned that there are tutorials on YouTube explaining how to exploit the glitch to get Super Credits for free. The glitch involves quitting the game quickly or shutting down the console right after earning Super Credits, which lets players keep them without earning them properly.

The player emphasized that this is a serious problem that damages the game’s integrity and the work of the development team. They asked Arrowhead to address this issue promptly.

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Arrowhead responded to the report, acknowledging the problem and thanking the player for reporting it. They assured players that they were working on fixing this exploit to ensure fair gameplay for everyone. However, it’s unclear when the fix will be ready, especially since Arrowhead is also busy addressing other issues like significant fire damage in the game.

Players can be confident that Arrowhead is taking steps to resolve this issue and prevent unfair advantages in Helldivers 2.

PlayStation Plus subscribers should try playing a wonderful, short indie game before it leaves the service next month.

Sometimes, there are so many great games available on PlayStation’s subscription service that some gems don’t get the attention they deserve. Luckily, fellow PlayStation Plus subscribers often recommend games that are worth playing before they disappear.

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This month, many users on Reddit recommended trying out a charming indie game called The Artful Escape before it leaves the service. Here are some comments from the community:

“The Artful Escape is a short indie game. Easy to play. Very nice mix of colors and music.”

“Also, I recommend The Messenger, Abzu, and The Artful Escape.”

For those unfamiliar with The Artful Escape, it’s a short platform game where you control a guitarist named Francis exploring a world filled with music and melodies. Along the way, you’ll battle bosses as you help Francis escape his world.

The game is relatively short, lasting just over four hours for a single playthrough according to HowLongToBeat. It’s also a good way to earn PlayStation trophies.

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PlayStation Plus subscribers have only a short time left to try out The Artful Escape before it’s removed from the service next month, along with a few other titles.

Give it a try before it’s gone! It’s a delightful game, and with its short playtime, you can easily spend an hour trying it out and see what you think.

World of Warcraft made changes to their WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event announcement. Originally, they mentioned adding more character slots for players.

This would have been useful for those who already have 60 characters on their account. However, they quietly removed this part of the announcement.

Now, players who want to join the WoW Remix event will need to use one of their existing 60-character slots. Even though Blizzard might still add more slots in the future with Patch 10.2.7, it’s uncertain based on the announcement change.

Most players don’t have 60 characters, especially all at maximum level, but some who love having many characters (“altaholics”) may need to say goodbye to one to participate.

The WoW Remix: Mists of Pandaria event is a popular throwback experience with faster leveling and lots of new rewards. It connects to the Dragonflight lore with Infinite Dragons, making it exciting for collectors, raiders, and lore fans.

Meanwhile, the Plunderstorm PvP event is ending on April 30, but there will be double Renown gains in the last two weeks. Players can still enjoy this pirate-themed event before Patch 10.2.7 arrives around mid-May.

Microsoft is sending out an update for Xbox consoles this month with some useful features to know about.

The update is being sent to consoles now. It will download automatically for most people who have background downloads turned on, so you don’t need to do anything to install it.

One new feature is Discord soundboard interactions. If you use soundboards on Discord while playing, this lets you hear and use sound clips straight from your board. You can turn this off by going to the Xbox guide, then into settings, and finding the soundboard section.

Another handy update is for people who save their gaming pictures and videos to OneDrive. Now, Xbox will let you know if your OneDrive is low on space, which is helpful if you don’t often check your storage.

For families sharing a console, there’s a new option to control who can download games or apps. You can block some users to save space or protect younger players. To do this, go to settings, then system, and access restrictions.

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Microsoft is always working on updates for Series X and Series S to make them better or add new things.

Also, Microsoft is updating PCs this month with Game Hubs, which gives you info about your favorite games, like on Xbox.