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Big EA Sports FC 24 Patch Adds Euro 2024 Mode Ahead of Tournament Kick-Off

EA Sports has added the Euro 2024 mode to FC 24, letting fans play through a virtual version of the tournament ahead of the real deal.

Title update 15, out now for FC 24 across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch, is called the Festival of Football update, and adds the aforementioned Euro 2024 mode as well as a new skill move and celebration. There are 27 new Star Heads, including Rodri, Sven Botman, Pedro Porro, and Eberechi Eze.

The Euro 2024 mode lets you play in the final, semi-final, and group stage matches in nine authentic stadiums. You can choose from any of the 24 qualified teams or rewrite history with any other European national team already in the game. The Match of the Day fixture is updated with every real-life tournament matchday up to the Final match. Check out how it looks in the image below:

Meanwhile, online friendlies let you challenge friends using any of the 24 qualified teams or from any other European national squad available in the game. Online Friends cross-play is available for players on the same platform generation. Lead Your Nation mode lets you play the tournament as a real footballer or with a custom player.

As for Ultimate Team, Festival of Football kicks off Season 7. Expect live items “that will bring a dynamic element to your team, reflecting the real-world performances and fervor of these tournaments,” EA Sports said.

The new skill move is the Double Touch Lane Change. Expect it later in the calendar, EA Sports clarified. And the new celebration is a recreation of Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer’s chilly celebration following his stunning season. It’s unlocked in the Football Ultimate Team Season 7 Festival of Football ladder.

EA Sports FC 24 Title Update 15 Patch Notes:

Ultimate Team

Addressed the following issues:

  • Addressed instances of Loan Player matches exceeding 99 when combined with a duplicate Loan Player.

Gameplay

Made the following change:

  • Added the new Double Touch Lane Change Skill Move which can be performed while standing or jogging.
  • Check out our Pitch Notes to learn more about this Skill Move.

Addressed the following issues:

  • In certain situations where the Goalkeeper was rushing out, CPU AI controlled players would attempt to perform a chip shot and miss the net unintentionally.
  • In some stadiums, ball kids could miss their throws to the intended player.

Career Mode

Made the following changes:

  • Added Double-PlayStyles+ Player Items in the Youth Academy.
  • Check out our Pitch Notes to learn more about this Youth Academy update.

Addressed the following issues:

  • In Manager Career, Player Items on International Duty could not be removed from the Starting 11 or Substitutions.

General, Audio, and Visual

Made the following changes:

  • Added a new signature celebration.
  • Updated some ad boards, kits, and UI elements.

Addressed the following issues:

  • Addressed instances of players being able to Matchmake with different Matchmaking settings.
  • Addressed instances of instability issues that could have occurred.
  • Addressed instances of placeholder images.
  • Addressed instances of incorrect or placeholder text.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

I do not remember Minesweeper featuring this much horrible AI porno-spam, or cranial trauma

Fucksweeper is a difficult game to play in shared accommodation, a very difficult game to play in the crowded airport lounge I’m currently sitting in, and an incredibly difficult game to play on the airplane I will shortly be boarding. What is Fucksweeper? Discerning videogame cognoscente that you are, I feel like you should be able to read the title and form some broad conclusions. But for those who never owned a Windows PC in the 90s, Fucksweeper is a free, titillating, revolting, beautiful, apocalyptic new version of classic avoid-the-bombs grid puzzler Minesweeper that incorporates elements of dating sims and a vast quantity of generative AI filth. Maybe turn down the volume before watching this video.

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Reaches Peak Hype In Launch Trailer

Not long now!

Ahead of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s launch on 14th June 2024, Atlus has revealed the epic launch trailer, likely giving fans one last look at the game before release.

It’s arguably a bit spoiler-heavy for some, so you’ll have to judge whether you want to check it out. Regardless, if you weren’t already hyped for the upcoming release, the launch trailer will almost certainly push you over the edge.

Read the full article on nintendolife.com

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – details on new dungeon, jobs, areas, and more

Hi all – Mark Buckley from the FFXIV PR team here to give you a look at some of the content that we recently showed off at our Dawntrail media tour, which just wrapped up last week!

As we very quickly approach the launch of our fifth expansion, Dawntrail on July 2, we wanted to provide a first look at some of the town and field areas you’ll be exploring, a sneak peek at the level 91 dungeon, and also some footage of Viper and Pictomancer in action!


Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – details on new dungeon, jobs, areas, and more

The adventure our intrepid Warrior of Light is about to embark upon in Dawntrail takes them to the shores of a new continent: Tural! Adventures in Dawntrail begin with a voyage across the Indigo Deep where a visitor from this land seeks your aid in a rite of succession to determine the land’s next ruler, with rumours that events could even lead to the fabled gates of a city of gold…

Take a look at a 360° view of the new Dawntrail Artifact Gear for all jobs

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Paladin
Warrior
Dark Knight
Gunbreaker
Dragoon
Monk
Ninja
Samurai
Viper
Reaper
Bard
Machinist
Dancer
Black Mage
Summoner
Red Mage
Pictomancer
White Mage
Scholar
Astrologian
Sage

As you can imagine, there is an awesome amount of new things to experience in Dawntrail but I’d like to take you through some key areas which were showcased during the tour!

New Areas

Tuliyollal 

The city of Tuliyollal marches up the side of a mountain, the path from its coastal harbor to the lofty palace at its summit marked by a profusion of slopes and stairs. Embodying the ideals of the nation with which it shares its name, this ever-bustling metropolis is home to a population drawn from all the lands of Tural.   

Urqopacha

This mountainous region of Yok Tural is inhabited by two peoples of vastly different stature: the child-sized Pelupelu, and the gargantuan Yok Huy. Such disparities, however, shrink into insignificance before the brooding majesty of Worqor Zormor, the tallest peak in Tural.

Kozama’uka

To the south of Tuliyollal stretch the verdant forests of Kozama’uka. Rivers great and small flow from mountains to the west and pour into the region, creating breathtaking waterfalls. Although the peoples which inhabit the region resemble goblins and the Vanu Vanu, they have each built unique cultures within this vast wilderness. 

Dungeon: Ihuykatumu

We also showed off the level 91 dungeon as part of the Dawntrail media tour. While we don’t want to spoil why Warriors of Light will travel here, needless to say the entire dungeon looks gorgeous, and even starts with a cruise down a jungle river!

Face challenging new dungeons and unprecedented threats. With perils and pitfalls at every turn, it will take steadfast unity and careful coordination to emerge victorious.

New Jobs

Arriving with Dawntrail are two brand new jobs, Viper and Pictomancer! Read on for a taste of what to expect when you can play these jobs on July 2!

Viper

The viper’s close-range fighting style, passed down by Turali hunters for generations, uses quick and decisive strikes with two one-handed blades alongside powerful flourishes from a combined two-handed weapon. Once a foe is weakened, they empower themselves with the strength of their ancestors to deliver a powerful and decisive finishing blow.

Viper’s Limit Break in action

Pictomancer

With brush in hand, a pictomancer weaves the aether of their imagination into the fabric of reality, allowing them to manifest their myriad motifs into living muses. Yet every work of art takes time to perfect, and thus their palettes are ever prepared with a colorful arsenal of instant-cast abilities and spells.

Pictomancer’s Limit Break in action

New Playable Race – Female Hrothgar

The Hrothgar people hail from Ilsabard. A Turali people with shared ancestry, the Xbr’aal, call Yak T’el home. 

Females number relatively few among the population, but are readily identified by their lithe, muscular forms. Equally distinctive is their predisposition for leadership.

First major graphical update

The game’s first major graphical overhaul adds a host of visual improvements, including enhanced texture and shadow resolution, and improved material qualities for characters and environments. Experience the world of Eorzea and beyond like never before! We’re positive all of these updates will look stunning on the PlayStation 5, and we can’t wait for you to experience it for yourselves!


Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – details on new dungeon, jobs, areas, and more

As you can see, there’s so much to be excited about in Dawntrail but what we’ve shared with you today is just a small piece of the expansion. We hope you’re just as excited as we are about the adventures that will come with Dawntrail, and we hope to see you for early access on June 28th, 2024 ahead of the official launch on Tuesday, July 2nd! Remember, you’ll need to pre-order to unlock early access, along with some other goodies. 

We can’t wait to see you in Tural!

Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail is looking summer ready as we explore the new land of Tural

After the climatic end to a decade-long saga in Endwalker, anticipation is high for Final Fantasy XIV’s next expansion, Dawntrail. I got to try out the game and talk to Director Naoki Yoshida (aka Yoshi-P) about new Jobs and the difficulty of incorporating fan feedback (not to mention the reasons the Warrior of Light has such great skin – you’ll see). But how can the Square Enix possibly hope to follow the highs of Endwalker, including space travel and a fight against the physical embodiment of sorrow? By taking us on holiday, of course.

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Square Enix Shadow Drops Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 Alongside Surprise Update

Square Enix has made the Octopath Traveler series available on all console platforms as well as Xbox Game Pass as part of a multi-pronged shadow-drop.

Octopath Traveler, first released on Nintendo Switch in 2018, is now available to buy on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for the first time. Octopath Traveler 2, which launched on Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2023, is now available for the first time on Xbox Series X and S and Xbox One, including launching straight into subscription service Xbox Game Pass. Both Octopath Traveler games are now in the Game Pass library across Xbox and PC.

Octopath Traveler is a well-received role-playing series with a unique HD-2D art style, with 2D characters in 3D worlds. Both games are a standalone experience set in different worlds with eight distinct protagonists, each with their own stories to explore and Path Actions to use.

IGN’s Octopath Traveler review returned a 9.3. We said: “Octopath Traveler’s beautiful style and outstanding take on traditional turn-based combat make it a game that pushes JRPGs forward rather than simply paying homage to the greats.” IGN’s Octopath Traveler 2 review scored a 7: “Octopath Traveler 2 is a very enjoyable JRPG sequel that feels a little too safe and familiar,” we said. Square Enix said the Octopath Traveler series has sold over four million copies worldwide.

Team Asano, the Square Enix group led by Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler designer Tomoya Asano, released a surprise free update for Octopath Traveler 2 that includes Extra Battle mode, which becomes available after defeating the final boss in the final chapter. The Extra Battle mode lets players test their skills against newly added tough opponents, including the main characters of Octopath Traveler, Square Enix said. This mode is available on Xbox consoles from launch and has been added to the PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC versions today, June 6, via an update.

Wesley is the UK News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at wesley_yinpoole@ign.com or confidentially at wyp100@proton.me.

Two Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Squishmallows Are “Coming Soon”

It appears to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt.

The Pokémon Squishmallows line continues to grow with two more plush seemingly joining the collection in the future.

According to an official post, these two Squishmallows (which appear to be Fuecoco and Bellibolt), will be “coming soon”. There’s also a proper sneak peek on the way of these Scarlet and Violet-generation Pokémon.

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MultiVersus Update to Bring Performance Improvements, Iron Giant to Return ‘Shortly’

Player First Games has clued players into how upcoming patches will flesh out its Warner Bros.-themed platform fighter, MultiVersus, with more enhancements, options, and the return of the Iron Giant.

The developer detailed its plans on social media today, promising to deliver improvements based on player feedback in the near future. Included in the list of soon-to-be changes are performance improvements, End of Game stats, and the option to turn off team colors. Additionally, Player First clarifies that the option to purchase extra lives in-game is unintentional and has been addressed.

Meanwhile, the studio explains that its work on Iron Giant is still underway, but it plans to reintroduce the character “shortly.” The Iron Giant was removed June 3 following complaints that the character offered players an unfair advantage. It’s not currently clear in what order the new fixes and improvements will roll out outside of the promise that fans can expect to see them in “upcoming patches.”

MultiVersus relaunched last month following the end of its open beta last summer. Since the Warner Bros. fighter has returned, Player First has introduced new characters like Jason Voorhees (Friday the 13th), Agent Smith (The Matrix), and the Joker as well as additional game modes like Rifts. The studio is also working on bringing back some missing features that were previously present in the beta.

For more, you can read up on the player who managed to walk away victorious after their main character, Iron Giant, was pulled mid-tournament. You should also check out our 8/10 review, where we said, “MultiVersus may not be a must-play at social gatherings, but its refreshing team-based battles make it a great platform fighter online.”

Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx.

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Sony Appears to Remove 8K Tag From PlayStation 5 Boxes

Sony appears to have removed the 8K tag from PlayStation 5 boxes that has been clearly visible on the front of them since launch.

As spotted by Digital Foundry’s John Linneman, new PS5 boxes now only include the 4K/120 fps and HDR tags and no longer shout to the world that Sony’s latest console is capable of outputting to 8K.

IGN has reached out to Sony for a comment, but we have confirmed in the meantime that the PS5 boxes on the PS5 pages of PlayStation Direct are also missing the 8K tag.

Prior to PlayStation 5’s launch in 2020, Sony noted that “PS5 is compatible with 8K displays at launch, and after a future system software update will be able to output resolutions up to 8K when content is available, with supported software.”

Since then, there has been virtually no true support for 8K titles, except for a game known as The Touryst. Additionally, the adoption of 8K TVs is not quite at a level where it has been a priority for console makers.

Sony wasn’t alone in highlighting 8K back in 2020, as Microsoft also touted that Xbox Series X was able to support the resolution. However, Xbox head Phil Spencer cautioned that 8K is “aspirational technology” and that we’re “years away from 8K being – if it ever is – standard in video games.”

For more on PS5 and its potential to output to 8K, check out our breakdown of what would really need to happen for games to make the jump to that next resolution.

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Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok.