Major WoW wipe fallout unresolved, with LoL updates under threat from strikes
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Bugs have been circulating, games are getting delayed, and it seems that League of Legends is in the hot seat again. Are you ready for yet another week of dramatic changes and dilemmas in the gaming community? Neither are we, but here we go. Continue reading for the reason why voice actors are boycotting LoL and why Dota 2’s Crownfall Act 4 seems to have a delay on the cards. For a bonus review of Dead Rising, read until the end.
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World of Warcraft guild bank wipes may never be fully reverted
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August saw the beginning of the end for players with collectibles, rare items and basic resources stashed in their WoW guilds. The bug that started it all has caused a riot and led to the loss of many valuable items, leaving players a bit sore. Speaking on Blizzard forums, the Community Manager Lindy recently made a statement about the problem. Players are less than happy with the announcement, and many feel that their own possessions have been stolen from them. Some of the missing items include a 19-year-old mount that can no longer be obtained in the game.
League of Legends could be affected by voice actors strike
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In other big gaming giant news, LoL voice actors could go on a strike. SAG-AFTRA, the actors union, are encouraging LoL voice actors to speak their piece amidst drama pertaining to AI. Voice actors across the industry have demanded certain guarantees that their livelihoods will be protected despite the growing use of AI. Formosa, the company running the casting and directing of the LoL voice actors as a contractor for Riot Games, has failed to comply and is accused of failing labor laws. Formosa Interactive has failed to protect its actors and, as a result, a strike is on the cards.
Delays Set to Hit Dota 2’s Crownfall Act 4
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It's all a rumor, but Dota 2 fans believe that the hyped-up Act 4 that's set to be released for Crownfall this month is going to suffer major delays. On certain subreddit pages, many are speculating that we'll only see the release on Nov. 1st. This unconfirmed setback has left many distraught and has raised the question of whether or not there will be a release at all.
Also read: Dota 2 players can wait for Crownfall, but beg Valve to release the balance patch earlier.
Space Marine 2 already has a DLC or sequel in the works
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Space Marine 2 has broken records as the most-played Warhammer game ever. Following this impressive and slightly unexpected success, developers are contemplating other possibilities for the franchise. The studio's creative director spoke in an interview about how this newfound success will affect the future of the game and how a DLC or sequel could potentially be on the cards.
Also read: Famed 40K mega-nerd Henry Cavill’s Space Marine 2 verdict couldn’t get much better
A Ghost of Tsushima sequel is coming
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The Sony State of Play has concluded. but not without a bang. At the end, it was announced that we will finally see a sequel to the Ghost of Tsushima game that was so well received back in 2020. The sequels will not continue the story but rather follow another story of a female protagonist. The game is set to launch on PS5 in 2025, with exact dates still to be announced. For more information about this new addition, as well as a peek at the amazing and gory graphics, head here.
Greatest reviews of the week
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It's been 18 years since the OG Dead Rising, and many feel that it's past its time. Maybe a remaster was all we needed. Critics are claiming that everything that was wrong with the first game has been fixed and more! It's still your job to save survivors, but this time, it's far more fun. Read about it all here, or get it on Amazon.
Other reviews worth checking out are:
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (10/10) “incredibly strong game with a delightful story, plenty of solutions to problems.” Get it on Amazon.
Shashingo (8/10) “enjoyable, easy to use, and helpful.”
Reynatis (7/10) “but its purpose is to give players options on how they want to play.”
Upcoming Releases (Week of Sept. 30)
Starfield: Shattered Space (Sept. 30) - Get it on Amazon.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game (Oct. 4)
Until Dawn (2024 Remake) (Oct. 4)
Warhammer has launched its most successful game to date, yet others seem to be struggling to maintain their success due to external drama and internal software malfunctions. We've got a relatively short list of new and exciting games set to be launched in October, but thanks to Dota 2’s Crownfall, November is looking exciting!
