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Cyberpunk 2077’s first bug-fixing update.

Update, December 12, 2020 (1 pm CT): The 1.04 hotfix update is now available for Xbox consoles as well, after a day’s delay.

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Cyberpunk 2077 has launched to critical acclaim, but it universally suffers from a myriad of bugs and issues.
To respond to these problems, CD Projekt RED is releasing the first of presumably many bug fixing patches.
The 1.04 update is rolling out now to PC and Playstation consoles, with lots of bug fixes in tow.
The update is also coming to Xbox platforms, but it’ll take a little bit longer to arrive there.

Cyberpunk 2077 is officially out, but it’s not without its fair share of known issues and bugs, which have caused a lot of headaches with potential players. Issues are particularly bad on consoles, with base Xbox Ones and PS4s struggling mightily with CD Projekt RED’s hyper-ambitious open-world RPG. To help address some of these glaring issues, CDPR is releasing the first (of hopefully ma…

Cyberpunk 2077’s first bug-fixing update.

What you need to know

Cyberpunk 2077 has launched to critical acclaim, but it universally suffers from a myriad of bugs and issues.
To respond to these problems, CD Projekt RED is releasing the first of presumably many bug fixing patches.
The 1.04 update is rolling out now to PC and Playstation consoles, with lots of bug fixes in tow.
The update is also coming to Xbox platforms, but it’ll take a little bit longer to arrive there.

Cyberpunk 2077 is officially out, but it’s not without its fair share of known issues and bugs, which have caused a lot of headaches with potential players. Issues are particularly bad on consoles, with base Xbox Ones and PS4s struggling mightily with CD Projekt RED’s hyper-ambitious open-world RPG. To help address some of these glaring issues, CDPR is releasing the first (of hopefully many) hotfixes for Cyberpunk 2077 with hotfix update 1.04.

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Cyberpunk 2077 is making waves.

It feels like an eternity has stretched between the moment of Cyberpunk 2077’s original teaser trailer and its final release date, but it’s finally nearly upon us. Cyberpunk 2077 lands in the hands of players in just a few days, but reviewers have already thrown in their two cents and shared their thoughts on CD Projekt RED’s latest hyper-ambitious title. We have our own in-depth review to check out on this massive, open-world sci-fi RPG, but those who desire the benefit of multiple opinions and viewpoints can find a multitude of reviews right here.

Cyberpunk 2077 officially releases on December 10, 2020, on multiple platforms, including Xbox, Playstation, PC, and even Stadia. The game will work day one on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S, with a full next-gen upgrade coming for free sometime in 2021.

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Cyberpunk 2077 is truly just around the corner now.

What you need to know

Cyberpunk 2077 is the hotly anticipated sci-fi RPG from CD Projekt RED, the creators of the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The game releases officially on December 10, 2020, after several delays and months of waiting from players.
CD Projekt RED has revealed the exact release information for Cyberpunk 2077 on Stadia, PC and console, as well as pre-load information.
PC will release simultaneously across the globe, consoles will release at midnight local time, and pre-loading is live for Xbox now.

After months of hype and repeated delays, Cyberpunk 2077 is officially just around the corner, launching all around the world on December 10, 2020, for Xbox, Playstation, PC, and Stadia. On Twitter, CD Projekt RED revealed the exact release times for the game, as well as all the pre-load information you need to know, so you can jump into the game the moment it launches. You can see the tweet below, but we’ve also compiled a…

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Fortnite is a hugely popular free-to-play battle royale available on many platforms.
The game earns money through in-game purchases for V-Bucks, cosmetics, and seasonal Battle Passes.
If you really want to give Fortnite even more of your money, there’s now a Fortnite Crew subscription for $11.99 a month.
The monthly subscription includes every Battle Pass, a monthly allowance of 1,000 V-Bucks, and monthly outfits and cosmetics.

Fortnite is an incredibly popular video game that shows no signs of truly slowing down, even with all the drama between Epic Games and Apple. The free-to-play battle royale game continues to rake in the cash through in-game purchases for V-Bucks, which can be exchanged for seasonal Battle Passes that reward players for playing and completing objectives, and cosmetic items like outfits, backpacks, gliders, and more. And if all of that wasn’t enough, Fortnite also now has a monthly subscription …

Playstation Minecraft players can finally enjoy Realms.

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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition has Realms, or private servers that can be created for up to 10 players, allowing people to have massive maps.
The service has been available on other platforms for quite some time, but has been missing on Playstation since the Better Together update.
Now, after months of waiting from fans, Realms are finally available for Minecraft on Playstation.
You can check out the new trailer, and access Realms on Playstation starting right now.

Minecraft, one of the Best Games on Playstation and Best Kids Games, has allowed cross-play between platforms like Playstation for ages through Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, and updates like the Nether Update have come to ever platform simultaneously as well. However, one thing that has been missing from the Playstation version of Minecraft, ever since it received the cross-play update, is Realms, or private servers that players can rent for up to…

See if Stadia’s experience could work for you.

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Google Stadia is a cloud-streaming platform for gaming in a slowly growing market.
Before, you could either buy into Stadia’s monthly subscription, or use it for free but pay for the games.
Now, Stadia is planning to let players try the service completely for free, using Destiny 2 as the demo game.
You can play Destiny 2 through Stadia for free starting November 19, but it’s just the base game.

Google Stadia has had a rollercoaster of a life, but one of the biggest obstacles to cloud gaming platforms is getting people to try them in the first place. Now, according to the Verge, Stadia has a plan to get new players to try out the service, and see if it works for them. Starting November 19, anyone will be able to use a Chromebook, web browser, or Android device and play Destiny 2 completely for free, without having to pay for the game or for the monthly subscription.

There are a few caveats with this freebie, ho…

Recent favorites and upcoming masterpieces alike.

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Google Stadia is a game streaming service that lets you stream high quality video games to your phone or other devices.
The service has a growing library of available titles, and Stadia is set to add even more with a new partnership with Ubisoft.
Ubisoft will bring some of their top games to Stadia, including Far Cry 5, Assassin’s Creed Origins, and Watch Dogs 2.
New and upcoming games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will also come to service day one, possibly contradicting Amazon’s newly announced Luna service.

Google’s maturing Stadia game streaming service may have had a very rough launch, but it continues to grow and expand with new games being added to its available library all the time. Today’s announcement is a big one, with Stadia announcing that Ubisoft is planning on bringing a ton of games to the streaming service. This includes older fan favorites, recent entries in established franchises, and eve…

New features for new and returning players alike.

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Ghost of Tsushima is a PS4 exclusive Samurai-them-up that garnered solid reviews and a ton of fans.
The game is now releasing its Legends update worldwide, which adds a new co-op mode.
Players who finished the game can also return for New Game+, which adds additional features to the base game.
The 1.1 update is rolling out to everyone for free, right now.

Ghost of Tsushima is bound to make a lot of fans happy today with the release of its 1.1 version update, also known as Ghost of Tsushima: Legends. The update adds a new multiplayer co-op mode as well as a New Game+ mode, which adds more features to the base game for players seeking to go through and complete the game a second time. The update is rolling out to everyone worldwide today, and is completely free to download and play, which is always great to see.

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A big step forward for Minecraft Earth.

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Minecraft Earth is the mobile AR spin-off of Minecraft from Mojang Studios.
It lets players bring Minecraft into the real world, using AR tech in modern smartphones.
The latest release was promised in Minecraft Live, and finally adds redstone contraptions to the game.
With Season 11: Redstone, players will be able to build pistons and sticky pistons, a big addition for Minecraft Earth.

One of the smaller announcements during Minecraft Live was for Minecraft Earth, which is getting a new update today with R27. This latest update brings Season 11: Redstone to the game, which as the name implies finally brings vital redstone mechanics to Minecraft’s AR companion in the form of pistons and sticky pistons. This will be a big deal for any Minecraft fans that was looking to take their AR builds to the next level.

The full changelog for Minecraft Earth R27 includes:

New stuff

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