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Treasure Hunting Guide:

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Baldur’s Gate 3 has made an impressive debut on both Steam and Twitch. The highly-anticipated RPG developed by Larian Studios was recently fully released (from it’s early access stage since October 2020), and it immediately gained traction. It peaked at an impressive 308,000 concurrent players on Steam on its first day and has since climbed even further to reach 400,000+ concurrent players. This is a remarkable achievement for a hardcore RPG that was initially not receiving much attention from the mainstream gaming community during its early access phase.

Likewise, on Twitch, the success of Baldur’s Gate 3 continues to shine, attracting around 480,000 viewers. This achievement can be attributed in part to the strong support it has received from notable streamers like CohhCarnage and sodapoppin, who have been actively showcasing the game to their audiences. Their involvement has significantly contributed to the game’s popularity and viewership on the platform.

A great start for Baldur’s Gate III

Baldur’s Gate 3 has enjoyed a robust beginning, and its initial success can be partially attributed to the intriguing romantic options, including the ability to romance a bear (or a Druid in bear form). This unique feature sparked significant interest among gamers and drove the game up Steam’s best-sellers list, making it one of the most talked-about releases of the summer. Larian Studios’ decision to advance the PC release also provided a clear release window, further contributing to the game’s strong start.

The excitement surrounding Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t seem to be slowing down. As it is currently almost the weekend for us Malaysians, there is an expectation that we can join in and explore the game soon! However, the game’s high demand caused some issues on Steam, exacerbated by the inability to pre-load the game.

Despite the minor hiccups, fans are enthusiastically playing Baldur’s Gate 3, and initial impressions are positive, with favorable feedback starting to emerge. Given its promising start, there is every reason to believe that the game’s success will continue to grow and flourish in the future.

Microsoft is enhancing the integration between Xbox and Discord by introducing a fresh streaming gameplay feature. This advancement will enable Xbox owners to stream their gameplay directly from their console to Discord users. This means that friends can watch their gaming sessions, provide helpful tips, or even assist in overcoming challenges and boss battles.

The new feature is currently being tested among Xbox Insiders in the Alpha Skip-Ahead and Alpha rings. After successful testing, it is expected to be made available to all Xbox owners in the coming months. Similar to the existing Discord integration on Xbox, this feature will be seamlessly integrated into the Parties & Chats section of the dashboard. When connected to a Discord server, users will see a new “stream your game” option, along with various settings to customize their streaming experience.

Regrettably, the current integration between Xbox and Discord only allows for a one-way stream. As of now, users won’t be able to view streams from friends who are broadcasting on Discord.

Microsoft initially introduced a basic version of Discord on Xbox in September, which was further enhanced in November to enable direct connections to Discord voice channels without relying on a phone. Additionally, a few months ago, they added the capability to view Xbox gamertags in Discord calls.

Given the continuous improvements made to the integration, it’s reasonable to expect further additions in the future. This raises hope that we may eventually see the ability to view Discord streams on Xbox and possibly even participate in text chats during the gameplay. The collaboration between Xbox and Discord seems to be evolving, and users can anticipate more features to enhance the gaming experience in the times ahead.

Check out these sweet Xbox accessories to level up your gaming experience once this feature is out!

EA Sports FC 24 has once again raised the bar with their latest release, offering gamers a more immersive experience than ever before. In the official career deep dive video, it showcased exciting new features and enhancements that are set to transform the Manager and Player Career modes. From tactical visions and coaching staff to agent management and playstyles, the latest rendition of the previously known FIFA series (now EA FC 24 due to licensing issues) promises to redefine its career mode to better suit all the fans out there!

Manager Career: Tactical Visions and Coaching Staff

In EA Sports FC 24, managers now have Tactical Visions and skill levels (Novice, Accomplished, etc.) that determine how their teams play and how effectively they do it, and also an added feature to this is that you can hire coaching staff to assist in this. All of the coaches have similar Tactical Visions and skill levels, so hiring good coaches can help your players develop into your system better and more quickly, allowing you take full control of how you want the journey to be like.

Each coaching staff member specializes in a particular position group, such as GK, DEF, MID, and ATT. The skills assigned to these positions determine the rate at which players progress through their development plans. Careful management and strategic coaching decisions can significantly impact player improvement and the overall success of the team.

Match Preparation: Training Plans, Pre-Match Reports, Match-Ready Training

EA Sports FC 24 brings a complete overhaul to match preparation as well. With Training Plans, managers can now balance the intensity of practice, focusing on fitness and sharpness. Additionally, they can tailor training sessions for specific player groups, including starters, substitutes, or a mix of both.

Pre-Match Reports provide essential insights into opponents’ probable line-ups, Tactical Vision, and offensive and defensive styles. Armed with this information, managers can devise strategies to exploit the opponents’ weaknesses effectively.

Match-Ready Training takes match preparation a step further, allowing managers to unlock temporary playstyles for players. By training for specific abilities, like set-pieces or free-kick taking, players gain temporary advantages during the upcoming match. This innovative feature enables adaptive gameplay and strategic decision-making on the fly.

Spectate Matches: Multiple Viewpoints and Tactical Adjustments

EA Sports FC 24 allows managers to spectate matches from various viewpoints, including specific players, the entire team, the stands in the stadium, and even from the touchline as the manager. This feature gives gamers an unprecedented level of control, enabling tactical adjustments on the fly to respond to changing game scenarios.

Player Career: Goals, Agents, and Playstyles

So to conclude…

EA Sports FC 24’s Official Career Deep Dive showcases an array of groundbreaking features that redefine sports gaming. With enhanced manager and player career modes, strategic match preparation, and a fresh take on playstyles, players can immerse themselves in the thrilling world of football management and gameplay. As the release date approaches, anticipation for the game’s launch continues to grow, and we can’t wait to see more of what’s in store for this new rendition of EA’s football series!

Pre-order the EA Sports FC 24 here!

We are also taking trade-ins for FIFA23 for EA Sports FC 24!

Ratatan, led by Hiroyuki Kotani, the creator of Patapon, and featuring original Patapon musician Kemmei Adachi for its audio, this game serves as a spiritual successor to the beloved PlayStation series, Patapon.

The Kickstarter campaign aimed to raise $141,098 to support the project at its minimum level, and remarkably, it achieved this goal in a little over 45 minutes. As of the latest update, the project has garnered an impressive $471,165 from 4,004 backers.

The project includes various stretch goals, such as an online mode at approximately $347,000 and a console version at around $492,700. As of the current update, the online mode has been successfully reached, and console version stretch goal is only a few more backers away from its peak!

The basic Kickstarter tier, offering players access to the game, is priced at approximately $48 (approx RM218), and it has garnered contributions from about 2128 players so far.

Originally launched for the PSP handheld in 2007, Patapon is a rhythm-based 2D platform/action game where players command an army of adorable anthropomorphic eyeballs called “Patapons.” These Patapons can be directed to move forward, attack, defend, and retreat by following a sequence of drum beats.

The game had two follow-up installments on PSP, and the initial two games underwent remastering with 4K visuals for PlayStation 4.

In an interview with VGC, the producer Kazuto Sakajiri described the three primary game concepts: featuring over 100 charming characters engaged in on-screen battles, offering four-player simultaneous battles, and incorporating more adventure and roguelike elements compared to the original Patapon.

Kotani, the designer of the original Patapon games, expressed his desire to create a Patapon-like experience infused with fresh elements. Additionally, he kept the possibility open of collaborating with Sony on a conventional sequel in the future. “Patapon was a really unique experience at the time of its release and reflected the development environment of that era. We wanted to make another game like that for the modern age,” he said.

“There’s a possibility of maybe doing a Patapon sequel in the future, but for this we really wanted to make our own game, in our own style, with specific types of gameplay that reflect what we want. After that, if there’s a chance to speak to Sony about doing a Patapon sequel then we’ll go from there.”

For Ratatan, once the console stretch goal has been released, then the game will be looking at an April 2025 release, for the current gen consoles; Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch, as well as the initial PC launch.

We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Patapon fans and rhythm game fans!

According to reports, developers have already received the upcoming next gen Nintendo console in preparation for its public launch in 2024.

As per information from VGC’s sources, Nintendo’s next-generation console development kits have been distributed to “key partner studios.” Similar to other platform-holders like Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo provides these kits to select studios before the official launch so they can begin game development and hardware testing. The report, however, does not specify the studios that currently have access to the new system.

Regarding the release date, multiple sources informed VGC that Nintendo is aiming to launch the rumored new console in the second half of 2024. While pricing details were not disclosed in the report, the previous console, the Switch, was initially priced at $300.

Though Nintendo has not made any official announcements, the supposed features of the new console were mentioned in the VGC report. It is speculated that the console will have a “portable mode” similar to the Switch, allowing users to play games on the go. To manage costs, the system might use an LCD screen instead of an OLED. The console is also expected to support both physical games through a cartridge slot and digital games. Additionally, the account system on the next console is rumored to remain the same for user convenience.

As of now, specific details regarding the backwards compatibility support for Switch games on Nintendo’s next-generation console remain uncertain. Nintendo has expressed its desire to transition as many of the over 100 million users from the Switch to the new system. However, there are concerns from some third-party publishers who worry that providing legacy support for Switch games on the next-gen console might impact the sales of their new titles.

It’s not uncommon for platform holders to face this dilemma during transitions to new hardware. Balancing support for older games with the promotion of new titles can be challenging. Nintendo is likely considering different approaches to address these concerns while also providing a smooth transition for its user base to the new console. Further official announcements from Nintendo will be needed to clarify the extent of backwards compatibility and how it will be implemented on the upcoming system.

As per the information from multiple sources, Nintendo is reportedly aiming to release the rumored new console in the second half of 2024. However, specific pricing details have not been disclosed in the report. For comparison, the Nintendo Switch was initially launched at a price point of $300 (RM1300+-).

So Nintendo fans, what do you think? If the new rumored Nintendo Switch 2 would be ready for a Christmas 2024 release, would you be getting it? Why or why not? Let us know down in the comments your thoughts!

In the meantime, check out the hottest Nintendo Switch Games here!

Ubisoft has officially announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage will offer a shorter gameplay experience, providing some relief to gamers during the busy month of October.

Undoubtedly, the news of Assassin’s Creed Mirage being a shorter game is a relief for many, especially with the crowded October 2023 videogame release schedule. Unlike previous RPG entries in the series, this stealth game will offer a more concise experience. However, there’s still some concern about the specific release date of Assassin’s Creed Mirage, which falls within a busy gaming period.

French videogame YouTuber Julien Chièze recently had the opportunity to interview Ubisoft lead producer Fabian Salomon, where they delved into details about Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Salomon discussed various aspects of the game, including the setting of Baghdad, the protagonist Basim, and also shared insights into the average internal playtimes for players. Thankfully, Assassin’s Creed Mirage won’t be a 100-hour epic, and interested listeners can catch Salomon’s discussion on the game’s average run times in the interview video, starting at the 17:04 mark.

However as the interview is in French, we have also transcribed the following below:

“Given that we do a lot of playtesting internally at Ubisoft, it’s part of our process, we really want to get as close as possible to the players, so we’ll say that the latest playtimes we’ve received average at around 20-23 hours,”

Salomon followed up with that with, “That can go up to 25-30 hours for the completionists, and we’ll say that those who will be rushing the game will be around 20 hours.”

The news of Assassin’s Creed Mirage being shorter is certainly exciting for many players, especially considering that the previous game in the series, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, took around 60 hours to complete and 143 hours for completionists (source: HowLongToBeat). Odyssey also had similar playtimes. With Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s reduced length, players will now be able to fully complete it almost five times in the same amount of time it takes to beat Valhalla just once.

Considering the plethora of games that feature an expansive open world while boasting hours upon hours of playtime, having a short and curated experience will be a breath of fresh air from Ubisoft (I’m looking at you Valhalla). We over here at Gamers Hideout can’t wait for this upcoming Assassin’s Creed game, and you can expect to get the game when it releases on the 12th October 2023!

Pre-order Assassin’s Creed Mirage here!

Nintendo Switch gamers, get ready to immerse yourself in a journey filled with wonder, magic, and the timeless charm of The Legend of Zelda series as Nintendo has a delightful surprise for you! The classic Game Boy Color adventures, The Legend of Zelda™: Oracle of Ages™ and The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons™, have arrived on the Nintendo Switch system! Now, with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, players can relive the excitement and nostalgia of these beloved titles as part of the Game Boy™ – Nintendo Switch Online library.

The Legend of Zelda franchise has captured the hearts of gamers worldwide for decades, what with the massive successful releases of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, and these two gems are no exception. Originally released for the Game Boy Color in 2001, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons offered a unique gaming experience, each with its own distinct storyline, gameplay mechanics, and puzzles for their time!

In The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages, players find themselves in the enigmatic land of Labrynna, where they must navigate through time and manipulate the flow of history to thwart the evil sorceress Veran’s wicked plans. As Link, the valiant hero, you’ll explore a vast world, solving intricate puzzles, and wielding powerful artifacts to alter the past and present.

On the other hand, The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons takes you on an incredible adventure in the ever-changing land of Holodrum. The mischievous General Onox has captured the Oracle of Seasons, causing chaos in the world’s natural order. Armed with the mystical Rod of Seasons, Link can manipulate the seasons to unveil new pathways, unlock secrets, and brave challenging dungeons.

What makes these games truly special is the Linked Game feature. Players have the option to play both Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons in any order they prefer.

By completing one game and obtaining a password, they can carry over their progress, items, and acquired secrets to the second game. This interconnected gameplay provides a richer experience, making players feel like they are on an epic, continuous quest.

So, whether you are a long-time fan of The Legend of Zelda series or a newcomer eager to discover the magic it holds, Oracle of Ages and Oracle of Seasons will undoubtedly captivate your heart. Embrace the spirit of adventure, solve challenging puzzles, battle formidable foes, and uncover the mysteries of these extraordinary lands as you dive into this nostalgic adventure!

If you’re looking for a way to get the Nintendo Online Membership, check here!

Microsoft is introducing a new subscription called Xbox Game Pass Core to replace Xbox Live Gold. This upgraded offering will provide the usual features of Xbox online console multiplayer support, deals, and discounts, along with a curated selection of over 25 games, such as Dishonored 2, Ori & The Will of the Wisps, and The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel.

Existing Xbox Live Gold members will be automatically transitioned to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14th, with no change in the pricing, which will remain at $9.99 per month (or $59.99 per year), the same as Xbox Live Gold.

With the introduction of Xbox Game Pass Core, Microsoft is discontinuing Games with Gold on September 1st. Games with Gold allowed Xbox owners to access free games each month for the past decade, which they could add to their library permanently. Now, any Xbox 360 titles that were redeemed in the past will still be accessible in the library, but for Xbox One titles, continued access will depend on maintaining an active subscription to Xbox Game Pass Core or Game Pass Ultimate.

The more than 25 games included in Xbox Game Pass Core have been specially selected to replace Games with Gold. Microsoft also plans to introduce new titles to this collection two to three times a year.

The selection of games available in this new catalog will be considerably more limited than the comprehensive Xbox Game Pass subscription, which costs $10.99 per month. Currently, Microsoft has confirmed only 19 titles from the launch list:

1. Among Us
2. Descenders
3. Dishonored 2
4. Doom Eternal
5. Fable Anniversary
6. Fallout 4
7. Fallout 76
8. Forza Horizon 4
9. Gears 5
10. Grounded
11. Halo 5: Guardians
12. Halo Wars 2
13. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
14. Human: Fall Flat
15. Inside
16. Ori and the Will of the Wisps
17. Psychonauts 2
18. State of Decay 2
19. The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

However, Xbox Game Pass Core may lead to confusion regarding the online multiplayer features of the Game Pass in general. While Core does include multiplayer access, the regular Xbox Game Pass, which is priced higher, does not offer this benefit. To access both Game Pass benefits and online multiplayer, you still require an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Microsoft has not addressed the potentially confusing aspect of needing Xbox Live Gold in addition to a regular Game Pass subscription, and the rebranding might even exacerbate the confusion.

Just a few weeks after raising the monthly prices for Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft has introduced Xbox Game Pass Core. The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription has been increased from $14.99 to $16.99 (€14.99 / £12.99) per month. Additionally, the base Xbox Game Pass for Console now costs $10.99 (€10.99 / £8.99) per month, up from $9.99.

Notably, the pricing for PC Game Pass remains unchanged, which for Malaysia is still RM15 a month.

In addition to the price adjustments, Microsoft has also revealed its decision to discontinue the Xbox Game Pass Friends & Family plan in August. Despite being available in eight countries, the plan was always considered a “preview program” and will officially come to an end on August 15th. There is no indication if the plan will be reinstated at a later date.

Pick up an Xbox today to see what’s in store for you now!