Ready for some good ol’ relaxation? Well good news, because it looks like Coatsink’s upcoming Moonglow Bay has it in spades. Launching on the Switch on 11th April, 2024, the game looks like a cosy amalgamation of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Dredge, and The Touryst,
The game is basically about fishing: you’ll be taking to the oceans to uncover its fish and mythical creatures, all the while upgrading your equipment, taking handy photographs, and help to restore the struggling town and its kooky residents.
Hey Xbox Insiders! We have a new Xbox Update Preview releasing to the Beta ring today.
It’s important we note that some updates made to these preview OS builds include background improvements that ensure a quality and stable build for Xbox consoles. We will continue to post these release notes, even when the noticeable changes to the UI are minimal or behind the scenes, so you’re aware when updates are coming to your device.
Details can be found below!
System Update Details
OS Version: XB_FLT_2404ZN25398.4016.240311-2000
Available: 2 p.m. PT – March 14, 2024
Mandatory: 3 a.m. PT – March 15, 2024
New Features and Experiences
We have exciting news! Beta users can expect something new coming to their Xbox Update Preview.
Xbox Wireless Controllers
We’re releasing a new version of the Xbox Wireless Controller firmware today which includes improvements to unexpected disconnections when using a wired headset.
If your controller needs an update, you will be prompted to install it once the controller is powered on and connects to your console. You can also open the Xbox Accessories App to install the update manually if you missed or dismissed the prompt.
Fixes Included
Thanks to all the great feedback Xbox Insiders provide and the hard work of Xbox engineers, we are happy to announce the following fixes have been implemented with this build:
Parties
Fixes to address an issue where no members would be listed when attempting to invite club members to a party.
System
Various updates to properly reflect local languages across the console.
While known issues may have been listed in previous Xbox Insider Release Notes, they are not being ignored! However, it may take Xbox engineers more time to find a solution. If you experience any of these issues, we ask that you please follow any guidance provided and file feedback with Report a Problem.
Audio
Some users have reported experiencing intermittent audio issues across the dashboard, games, and apps.
Troubleshooting: If you do experience issues, please confirm your TV and all other equipment have the latest firmware installed. If you are unsure, you may need to contact the manufacturer for assistance. You can also find additional troubleshooting tips here: Troubleshoot audio on your Xbox console.
Feedback: If you continue to experience issues after applying the latest firmware and troubleshooting further, please submit feedback via Report a Problem when you are experiencing the issue. Use the “Reproduce with advanced diagnostics” option, then select the category “Console experiences” and “Console Audio Output Issues”.
Note: Be sure to include as much information as possible about the issue, when it started, your setup, troubleshooting you have completed, and any additional information that will help us reproduce the issue.
Networking
We are investigating reports of an issue where the console may not connect to the network immediately on boot. If you experience this, be sure to report the issue via Report a Problem as soon as you’re able.
Workaround: Wait a minute or two for the connection to establish. If your console still hasn’t connected, restart your Xbox from the Power Center or the guide then file feedback with Report a Problem. Learn more about restarting here: How to restart or power cycle your Xbox console.
As always, be sure to use Report a problem to keep us informed of any issues you encounter. We may not be able to respond to everyone, but the data we’ll gather is crucial to finding a resolution.
If you’re an Xbox Insider looking for support, please visit the community subreddit. Official Xbox staff, moderators, and fellow Xbox Insiders are there to help with your concerns.
When posting to the subreddit, please look through the most recent posts to see if your issue has already been posted or addressed. We always recommend adding to existing threads with the same issue before posting a new one. This helps us support you the best we can! Also, don’t forget to use “Report a Problem” before posting – the information shared in both places helps us understand your issue better.
Thank you to every Xbox Insider in the subreddit today and welcome to the community if you’re just joining us! We love that it has become such a friendly and community-driven hub of conversation and support.
For more information regarding the Xbox Insider Program follow us on Twitter. Keep an eye on future Xbox Insider Release Notes for more information regarding your Xbox Update Preview ring!
Dell is currently offering nearly 10% off the PlayStation 5 DualSense Edge controller by following the instructions below. It normally retails for $200, but you can get it for $182.05. That’s the best deal we’ve seen this year for this premium controller (it’s very rarely discounted).
Save 10% Off the PS5 DualSense Edge Controller
So how do you get this discount? Well right now Dell is offering this promotion: buy any 2 PC accessories, and get an automatic 10% off applied to your order. For whatever reason, the DaulSense Edge is considered a “PC accessory”. We simply add the controller and the least expensive PC accessory we can find (in this case, $2.29). Here are step by step instructions:
Price in cart should show as $502.28 minus $95.23 in savings
Taxes and fees still apply, of course
The DualSense Edge is Sony’s high-end controller for the PS5 console. Like the Xbox Elite Series 2 controller, it offers pro-level features like grips, adjustable analog sticks, mappable rear buttons, profiles, and more. You can swap out the standard analog stick tops with convex replacements that come in two different heights. You have two different options for the back buttons: levers like in the Xbox Elite Series 2 or smaller nubs. One of the most important features of any pro controller are the triggers, and they’ve gotten attention in the DualSense Edge as well. Next to each trigger is a stop slider that lets you adjust how far you have to press the trigger down to make it register. You can choose standard, medium, or short travel distances, the better to get off quick shots in competitive shooters.
All this tech is housed in a hardshell case for easy storage and transport. The case even has a flap that lets you charge the controller while it’s in the case. A 9-foot USB-C charging cable is also included. Plus, if your analog sticks crap out, you can buy replacements for $19.99. We liked it so much, we gave it a 9/10 review.
Don’t own a PS5? The price is at an all-time low right now.
Walmart (and other retailers) has the new PlayStation 5 Slim Spider-Man 2 bundles on sale right now. You can get the Disc Edition for $449 ($100 discount) and the Digital Edition for $399 ($50 discount).
Helldivers 2‘s Cutting Edge Premium warbond, aka DLC battle pass, is now available to buy in-game, and it is chock-full of oddball gadgetry such as lightning shotguns, burst-fire laser rifles and experimental armour. As with the Arc Thrower stratagem, the lightning shotgun fires arcs of electricity that conduct between players and enemies alike, but there’s a fresh armour perk, Electrical Conduit, which reduces arc damage by 95%, allowing close-knit teams of Helldivers to roll around the battlefield frazzling themselves without much penalty.
Still, I think the real star pick here is surely the Localization Confusion booster, which extends the time between enemy spawns, allowing weirdo solo players such as myself to disentangle from a dragged-out gunfight a little more gracefully.
The Pokémon Company is no stranger to leaving hints about what’s to come in their games. Normally, these are only noticed in retrospect and, as it turns out, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet appear to contain a nod towards the company’s next title, Legends: Z-A (thanks, Eurogamer).
The tease in question was initially flagged on the r/PokemonZA Reddit by user KyleLaverre, who spotted some familiar text when exploring Levincia in Scarlet and Violet’s Paldea region. You see, there’s a sign at the front of a tall Levincian building which appears to use the same mysterious lettering as that seen in the opening of the Legends: Z-A reveal trailer.
Twist the surroundings to get things done your own way.
Unleash Your Inner Puppet Master in Unables!
Do you crave a world where the laws of physics bend to your will and the results are laugh-out-loud funny? Just try Unables, the physics-based puzzle game that throws traditional controls out the window!
Unables is full of awfully lazy characters. These lethargic souls are simply unwilling to exert even the slightest effort. Shoelaces remain untied, dishes pile up eternally, and even escaping prison seems like an insurmountable task. But fear not, that’s where you step in.
Since controlling the characters directly is out of the question, Unables flips the script entirely. You take charge of the environment itself! Using innovative gameplay mechanics, you manipulate the surroundings, tilt the playing field, and unleash a series of wacky contraptions to nudge, push, and propel the hapless characters toward their objectives.
Unables offers a delightfully diverse world to explore. Across 15 unique maps, you’ll encounter a variety of settings, each brimming with humor and personality. Ever dreamed of orchestrating a prison break without a single pickaxe swung? Or perhaps a zero-gravity space adventure where the biggest threat is your own inertia? Unables throws you into these scenarios and many more, challenging you to solve puzzles and complete objectives before the clock runs out.
Unables isn’t just about physics-based mayhem, it’s also a laugh riot! The game is infused with a quirky sense of humor that unfolds through witty dialogue, hilarious situations, and the sheer absurdity of its core concept. Visually, Unables stuns with a vibrant and eye-catching cartoon art style that perfectly complements its lighthearted tone.
Beyond the core gameplay, Unables offers a wealth of hidden treasures waiting to be discovered. Each level is packed with clever Easter eggs for eagle-eyed players. As you progress, you’ll unlock a collection of peculiar new levels, each one introducing fresh challenges and gameplay twists. And if that’s not enough, the game is filled with unlockables and unexpected surprises that we won’t spoil here – just be prepared for the delightful chaos!
Unables is a breath of fresh air in the gaming world. It’s a game that embraces silliness, celebrates the power of physics, and rewards your creativity. So, if you’re ready to unleash your inner puppet master and experience side-splitting laughs along the way, Unablesis the perfect game for you!
UNABLES is all about physics, puzzles and comedy. Welcome to a world where characters are so lazy, that even the player is unable to control them. Take matters into your own hands by controlling the environment instead, with the innovative gameplay mechanics!
THROW EVERYONE AROUND!
The game comes equipped with a 360-degree, slow-motion precision controls to sway, spin, push, shove and catapult everything and everyone on screen. No outlaw, zombie, or procrastinating vampire is safe anymore. Use physics to solve puzzles, complete quests, unlock peculiar levels, and reveal all the secrets!
Following the successful launch of Arrowhead Game Studios’ third-person co-op adventure, Sony Interactive Entertainment has just upped the ante for Helldivers 2 fans everywhere by launching an exclusive line of official merchandise designed to bring the game’s adrenaline-pumping action into the real world.
The exciting collection features everything from apparel to accessories, crafted to embody the spirit of the game. Gamers are invited to sport the striking designs that capture the essence of Super Earth’s battle for freedom and democracy.
This exclusive merchandise is now available for purchase in the United States, Latin America*, and the European Union**. Gamers can access the collection directly from PlayStation Gear: United States & Latin America players from here , and EU players (for selected countries) from here.
The collection will also be available at Amazon (in United Kingdom, Germany), Insert Coin as well as other select retailers. Make sure you check back in for a wider product assortment launching over the next few months.
The collection will also be available at Amazon, Insert Coin as well as other select retailers. Make sure you check back in for a wider product assortment launching over the next few months.
The collection will also be available at Amazon, Insert Coin as well as other select retailers. Make sure you check back in for a wider product assortment launching over the next few months.
We’re thrilled to offer our dedicated community the chance to take their Helldivers 2 experience to the next level. With this merchandise line, fans can proudly display their allegiance to Super Earth, whatever their role in the Galactic War may be.
Download “A black t-shirt. On the front is the text ‘Orbital Precision Strike’, underneath of which is an arrow input (right, right, up). To their left is the in-game UI symbol for that Stratagem. At the bottom left of the tee is a small PlayStation symbol. On the back of the shirt is the white text: ‘How’d you like the taste of freedom?’ The left sleeve has a Helldivers 2 logo in white.”
Download “A black cup. One one side is the Helldivers 2 logo in yellow. On the other, white text that reads: ‘How about a nice cup of liber-tea?”
Download “A black hoodie with the Helldivers 2 logo (in yellow) on the front chest.”
Download “A black baseball cap with the Helldivers 2 logo in yellow emblazoned on the front.”
Available now, gamers can get their hands on these exclusive items and show their support for the Helldivers’ mission. From t-shirts to hoodies, from hats to keychains, there’s something for every fan to enjoy.
Helldivers 2 is a heart-pounding multiplayer co-op shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios. Set in a universe threatened by alien invaders, players take on the role of elite soldiers known as Helldivers, tasked with spreading peace, liberty, and Managed Democracy throughout the galaxy.
With its intense gameplay, customizable loadouts, and emphasis on teamwork, Helldivers 2 features Arrowhead’s best cooperative experience yet. Whether you’re strategizing with friends or calling in powerful stratagems to turn the tide of battle, every moment is filled with excitement and camaraderie.
So, what are you waiting for? Gear up and join the ranks of Super Earth’s finest and become a legend in your own right.
*Latin America: Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay.
**EU Selected countries. Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain and UK.
After teasing that Diablo 4 would get ray tracing support during its CES 2024 digital event, Nvidia has finally provided a firm release date, revealing the graphics tech arrives in Blizzard’s popular action RPG dungeon crawler later this month.
In a blog post published today, Nvidia revealed that the Diablo 4 ray tracing update arrives on March 26. Another interesting thing to note is that the ray tracing update for Diablo 4 comes two days before the game is set to be released on Xbox’s subscription service.
Ray tracing is a common feature found in most modern-day games. It’s a rendering technique that can create lifelike lighting, reflections, and shadows for PC games that support the feature. In the case of Diablo 4, things like armor and water will have ray traced reflections to produce more realistic visuals while playing, making what is otherwise an already beautiful game prettier if you have an Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics card in your rig.
Diablo 4 has other incentives besides ray tracing support, including DLSS 3, the third generation of Nvidia’s supersampling technology. As previously noted, DLSS is exclusive to GeForce RTX 40 series graphics cards. Though Nvidia did not go into much detail about the performance RTX users can get with ray tracing enabled, as it displayed in the trailer shown above during CES in January, when ray tracing is on, the frames per second average 53-54FPS, but the frame-rate drastically increases when RTX 40 series GPUs also have DLSS 3 enabled. However, mileage varies depending on what Nvidia GeForce RTX 40 series GPU you are using.
Diablo 4 released in June and became a mega-hit for Blizzard, despite some controversy regarding how the developer handled updates and microtransactions. As the one-year anniversary creeps up, Blizzard announced that the game’s first post-launch expansion, Vessel of Hatred, will be released in late 2024.
“Diablo 4 is a stunning sequel with a near-perfect endgame and progression design that makes it excruciating to put down,” we wrote in our 9 out of 10 review.
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You wouldn’t know because she hardly ever mentions it, but Alice Bee is not a Ready Player One fan. In fairness, the newly revealed Open (or Opthreen), a RPO-themed metaverse battle royale thing, does look, sound, feel, and smell horrible, so a solid chunk of this week’s Electronic Wireless Show podcast is just us despairing over it. But there’s also some honest-to-goodness games chat, as we field a question from EWS listener Pete (thanks Pete!) on the games our younger selves were parentally forbidden from playing – and how we feel about them as ostensible grownups.
In our original review for Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, we gave the game a 9.3/10. In it, we stated that it’s, “one of the best games on the 3DS, a loveably comedic, surprisingly varied adventure that wins over your heart with its playful characterisation and your mind with its intelligent, challenging nature.” It’ll surely be a great addition to the Switch catalog, especially in a nice enhanced format.
More Preorder Guides
If you want to see even more games that are available to preorder right now, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below, you can find a wide selection of preorder guides available for upcoming releases, from the highly-anticipated Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion.
Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN.
