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  • Darkest Dungeon 2: [Latest] Release Date Updates, Arena Based PvP Mode! Newly Released Documentary

    Darkest Dungeon 2: [Latest] Release Date Updates, Arena Based PvP Mode! Newly Released Documentary

    Rumors are continuously boiling up on the surface regarding the arrival of Darkest Dungeon 2. However, the fans have to wait till the “Stars are Right” for it. A recently released an hour-long documentary by The Escapist increases the excitement for the second installment even more. It’s been a long time since this game debuts, and the fans think it is the right time for the succeeding version to come. The game received great reviews from the critics, earning numerous award nominations, and went on to sell over two million copies of it.

    Darkest Dungeon is a role-playing video game. Red Hook Studios produced this game, which was published by Merge Games. This game made its debut for Microsoft Windows and OS X in January 2016. Later that year, it was also released for PS4, PS Vita, and Linux. In February 2019, the creators announced the sequel of this game series. In the previous month, Red Hook also announces the latest DLC update, which promises the PvP content. This update is scheduled to come later this month. 

    The Butcher’s Circus DLC: Online PvP Mode

    The fans’ favorite game is getting a brand-new DLC update later this month. And it will allow gamers to play PvP Arena battles in a single-player game. The creators announced this update on the first day of April, and everyone took it as a prank. But now everyone is out of April Fools Day and getting this one hell of an update for real. Red Hook announced The Butcher’s Circus would introduce Arena battles “against your friends and enemies alike.” 

    The fans will see a new place in the hamlet known as Butcher’s Circus once the player installed the DLC. The location is described as a weathered and bloodstained pavilion tent. It will serve as the venue of the PvP action. Here, players battle one another using teams of four heroes in an attempt to raise their ranks. Unique new trinkets can be used to gain a vital edge, and victory in battle unlocks banner components, enabling players to assemble their own duelist genealogy.

    The Butcher's Circus

    New Darkest Dungeon Documentary

    The Escapist released a documentary which covers single high and low of this fascinating game. The Gameumentary movie covers the roots that led Chris Bourassa and Tyler Sigman to form Red Hook Studios, their Canada Media Fund denial, Kickstarter cast, design process, the soundtrack and narration, demoing Darkest Dungeon at expos, the January 2015 Steam Early Access release, and ongoing updates. 

    The preparations for Darkest Dungeon are on full swing. And the creators think the same situation will arise again that they face after the launch of the debut version. However, this time they will be taking precautions and have better community management tools. In a recent interview, Sigman cleared out some doubts about the developers of the game. He said most of the people wonder why do developers care, but the thing is they care a lot, “especially when it’s their game.”

    Darkest Dungeon 2: What To Expect?

    Red Hook released a teaser trailer for Darkest Dungeon 2 in the previous year. The succeeding version of this game will be a full-fledged sequel with a better mechanism. The format of combat will remain the same, but some changes will take place to refine the mechanics even further. In the trailer, the fans can see The Ancestors narrating the whole promo. It is a brilliant formation as their lines were one of the best parts of the original game. They will be making their return in the second installment. The creators will add new character classes over time as DLC. 

    The metagame of Darkest Dungeon 2 will be completely different from the inaugural one. It will take the players to a place known as “The Howling End.” The fans can take a glance at this place in the teaser. It looks quite dangerous and giving the fans some chill vibes. Recently, in a statement, the creators said Darkest Dungeon 2 would be about enduring a grueling journey, not cleaning up your backyard. The upcoming installment might come up with the trademark feature of this game. There is a probability that the fans will see a unique Hero Stress feature making its return.

    Darkest Dungeon 2: Release Date

    Through the official twitter handle of the game, the creators informed the fans that they are working very hard on the second installment. They also said that they’d inform more “when the stars are right.” The hype for this sequel drastically increases after the announcement of multiplayer mode. The fans can expect Darkest Dungeon 2 to release by the end of 2020. And as for the Butcher’s Circus DLC, it is planned to release on 28 May 2020. 

  • New Android Malware ‘EventBot’ Can Steal Your Bank Details

    New Android Malware ‘EventBot’ Can Steal Your Bank Details

    Cyber researchers have discovered a new malware that targets Android devices. The malware is called EventBot by the security firm who found it, Cybereason. Once installed on your mobile phone, the application gains access to your device’s operating system. It then decrypts the passwords to online banking apps. It is also capable of intercepting the two-factor text authentication codes.

    A hacker gains access to all your bank accounts, e-wallets and can rob you of your money. The app can also identify the taps and touches on your smartphone screen. It can also view notifications, from other apps on your device. 

    The malware is quite advanced

    Not only is the malware capable of stealing your funds, but it can also monitor whatever is happening on your device. The firm that has discovered this malware says that the developers are adding to the app regularly, making it more harmful every day. 

    “The developer behind Eventbot has invested a lot of time and resources into creating the code, and the level of sophistication and capabilities is really high” – Assaf Dahan, Head Threat Research, Cybereason.

    Like anti-virus software updates its database, this malware updates itself. The malware was found back in March, and since then, it keeps updating its code to remain hidden. Developers are also using highly advanced encryption technology so that the data from a user’s device reach them safely. 

    What is malware? 

    In simple terms, malware is software that simply damages your data or system, or gains access to confidential files without your consent. It is a term that refers to malicious software, viruses, ransomware and spyware. 

    Typically, malware is capable of attaching itself to an application that seems to do normal things. It might be in an email that has popped in your inbox, or in software that you download from an unknown source, etc. Once you execute the file, by tapping on it, your device gets infected.

    What not to do in such conditions?

    • Avoid downloading any application or software from a third-party or unknown source. These files might be infected. 
    • Always use anti-virus software by a trusted developer. Some of them are even paid but is a very nominal amount as this software are very difficult to develop. Always go for known names.
    • Never click or open suspicious emails that you do not know the sender. The mails might have the malware in the form of a link. As soon as you click the link, your device will get infected.
    • Do not access websites that are not secure or which do not have a security certificate. 
    • Avoid saving passwords on third-party applications.
  • Facebook’s $5.7B Investment In Jio Can Take Off Reliance’s Debts

    Facebook’s $5.7B Investment In Jio Can Take Off Reliance’s Debts

    The recent times have been hard on the tech firm around the globe. While companies that are struggling to stand firm through the pandemic, companies like Facebook are making strategic investments. On 21st April 2020, Facebook invested a total of $5.7 billion in Jio, the Indian bases telecom company. This would effectively give a 9.99% stake in Reliance Jio, to Facebook.

    “The country is in the middle of a major digital transformation, and organisations like Jio have played a big part in getting hundreds of millions of Indian people and small businesses online,” –  Mark Zuckerberg.

    The money is beneficial for Jio

    This would not only help Reliance cut the debt, but would also give Facebook an upper hand in a market as vast as India. It is the most significant Foreign Direct Investment in the technological sector. Facebook says that it has done this to support Jio. Jio is a company that not only changed the way all of us use mobile internet, but also the rates at which the internet is provided in the country—being the first to come up 4g services. With more than 400 million users across the nation, Jio is one of the largest telecom companies in the world.

    WhatsApp has partnered with Reliance Industries

    The deal also includes a partnership between Reliance Retail and Facebook’s WhatsApp. The whole purpose is to support as many as 60 million small businesses that run with the help of WhatsApp. Reliance is willing to incorporate JioMart in the messaging application. India has more than 400 million WhatsApp users and more than 200 million Facebook users. This makes the country very important for Facebook, as far as revenue and business are concerned. The money would help Jio to invest further and offer better services.

    “By bringing together JioMart, Jio’s small-business initiative, with WhatsApp, we can enable people to connect with businesses, shop and ultimately purchase products in a seamless mobile experience” – David Fischer, Chief Revenue Officer, Facebook.

    In the past, we have seen Jio partner with companies like Microsoft, for providing high-speed internet and cloud storage. Before Jio came into play, Indian telecom companies were providing low-speed internet at a very high cost. The rates were very high. One had to pay 250INR for 1GB 3G data. In the very initial days, Jio provided free internet to all the users. Those made the company incur a considerable debt. Now Jio is offering data at close to 4INR for 1GB.

  • One-Punch Man Season 3: Renewed? Everything The Fan Should Know

    One-Punch Man Season 3: Renewed? Everything The Fan Should Know

    The fans are desperately asking for the whereabouts of One-Punch Man Season 3. The second season of this anime ended last year, and now the fans are eagerly waiting for the third season. The previous season of this anime came after a long hiatus, and the fans don’t want to experience this break anymore. The inaugural season of this anime was one of the most successful seasons of all time. Unlike the debut installment, the second season got some mixed reviews and ratings. In this article, the viewers will read every single detail about the upcoming season of this anime series. 

    One-Punch Man is a Japanese anime series. It is the remake of the manga of the same name, which itself is an adaptation of the Japanese superhero webcomic. The anime of this series made its debut in 2015 and became an instant hit. This season gained unexpected popularity and became fan’s favorite all over the world. The second season of this show aired between April and July in 2019. It follows the story of Saitama, the strongest superhero in the world. He spends three years in specialized training for getting strong and became a hero only for fun.

    One-Punch Man Season 3: Renewed?

    The second season ended in July 2019, and since then, the fans are asking whether or not there will be a third season of this anime. However, this franchise is famous enough not to get an official confirmation because sooner or later, it will happen. Moreover, it is one of the most successful and profitable productions ever. So One-Punch Man Season 3 is definitely on the cards, we just have to wait for the revelation of it. 

    After the finale of the second season, the official Twitter account of OPM gave the fans some hints. The creators said that this anime is not over, and they will do their best to release the anime again. They also requested support from the fans to continue the series further on. Therefore the chances of One Punch Man Season 3 getting a green light are extremely high. The demand for the third season is increasing day by day. If it gets canceled, then it might cause some resentment from the fans. Therefore it can also become a reason for the renewal of the series. 

    Do The Creators Have Enough Source Material?

    The main reason behind the hiatus is the lack of content. As of December 2019, The creators published a total of 21 manga volumes. The debut season covered seven volumes, whereas the second one continues the story until the sixteenth volume. Now the creators only have five volumes left for the third season. For One-Punch Man Season 3, the creators will need at least seven to eight manga volumes as source material. Therefore the production houses have no other options but to wait for Yusuke Murata to publish new manga volumes. 

    One-Punch Man Season 3: Spoilers!

    In the previous season, the fans witness the series first antihero, Garou. In the second season, Saitama also defeated Elder Centipede, and New Williams abducted Garou. The most awaited face-off between Garou and Saitama will happen in One-Punch Man Season 3. The fans are really hyped for the next season because of this face-off.  

    The final moments of the previous season left a lot of openings for the third season by adapting the Monster Association arc. The arc begins to build around the fifteenth volume of the manga and is yet to complete until the last part. According to some rumors, the storyline will continue at least until a year throughout a few volumes. However, it is difficult to say if the third season will cover the entire plotline or not. The might be a chance that One-Punch Man Season 3 will leave the fans again with a cliffhanger. 

    According to some reports, in the next season, Saitama will have less screen time than Season 2. Lots of fans felt that the presence of Saitama in the second season was not as noticeable as in the inaugural season. The fans definitely want Saitama to get more screen time. The episodes centered on the Monster Association and their encounter with several S-Class heroes across the city. This trend of less Saitama is only likely to worsen in the upcoming season. 

    Even though Saitama restored the spotlight by the finale, his overall appearance was not enough for the fans. In One-Punch Man Season 3, The Monster Association arc will continue its run. However, the Heroes Association will put up an intense fight. They will try to penetrate the monsters’ headquarter while S-Class heroes will commence several one-on-one contests.

    OPM Season 3 will have action-packed episodes with more fighting scenes. However, Genos will be expected to be absent in the upcoming season. Apart from the action scenes, the show will continue to keep its sarcastic tone. In the next part of the story, the fans will see the Heroes Association gathering against the monsters.

    Will The Fans See Lord Orochi?

    Saitama is one hell of a fighter, and he can beat anyone with his powerful punches. He never encountered an opponent worthy enough to beat him. Therefore the fans think the leader of the Monster Association, Lord Orochi can be the real opponent for Saitama. The fans still don’t know a lot about Orochi except for the fact that he’s so intimidating that all the monsters lie in terror of being consumed by him. There might be a chance that the fans will see or get to know more about his origin in One-Punch Man Season 3. 

    Fans Demanding Change In Production House!

    For the second installment of this anime, the production went from Madhouse to JC Staff. The fans didn’t like and appreciate the second season as much as they did the first one. The critics and the fans blamed JC Staff for low-quality animations and its performance. The fans want One-Punch Man Season 3 to be produced by Madhouse again. However, some are hoping that Bones studio comes forward and saves the third season of this anime. As of now, JC Staff is the current producer of this anime series. 

    One-Punch Man Season 3: Release Date

    Since the creators do not officially renew the third season of this series. Therefore it is hard to predict the release date of the upcoming season. Now the creators are waiting for collecting more source material, and only then will they start the productions. Hence the fans have to wait a little more until late 2021 or early 2022. 

  • Pandemic Legacy Season 3: Release Date, Launch & Major Details!

    Pandemic Legacy Season 3: Release Date, Launch & Major Details!

    Amidst the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, fans of the game can’t help but relate it to the Pandemic board game franchise. In fact, the demand for Pandemic Legacy Season 3 has significantly increased. Boardgame enthusiasts have been waiting for it to release for years now. Will it ever come out? Has Z-Man Games confirmed it yet? Here’s everything to know.

    Pandemic Legacy is a spinoff of the popular cooperative board game Pandemic. Aside from a few alterations, the 2015 spinoff game is almost similar to its 2008’s original. Although the new game suited this decade and became an instant hit upon its release. By 2017, the board game company Z-Man Games launch a second season of the series. Fans liked the new version and soon began to ask for a third one.

    In the time where video games are much more prevalent, the Pandemic and Pandemic Legacy series have kept the honor of board games. Both of them marketed well at the time of their launch and have been doing well every passing year. Well, it’s a good thing that due to such high-potential additions, board games are no more a dying species.

    Similarities Between Pandemic Legacy & 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic

    The early-2020 Coronavirus Pandemic has affected millions of people by now. The tragic disease has taken the lives of thousands of people from all around the globe. We are all experiencing social distancing now, and are supposed to be home until circumstances permit. Now that people have to spend time at home, they are finding ways to entertain themselves. Well, at this point in time, a large number of fans have appreciated the Pandemic Legacy game and how it helps up to bond with our family and friends.

    On the other hand, people have also noticed the similarities between Pandemic Legacy and the Coronavirus outbreak. Fans have been joking aroundon the internet by pointing out that the board game has now become a reality. The two to four players game involves a situation where a team has to work together in order to find a cure for four different diseases spread throughout the world. It discusses the spread of diseases, epidemics in several cities around the globe, infection cards, pandemic situations, and the cure to the diseases.

    Given the current situation, the game has become much more fun to play. Besides, some fans hope that Pandemic Legacy Season 3 comes out as well. Some board game enthusiasts have mentioned that the new season must contain Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as one of the major diseases or the center of the entire game. Other followers have shown interest in the idea and are waiting for an official announcement from its producers.

    Is Pandemic Legacy Season 3 Confirmed?

    As of now, Z-Man Games or any companies related to the production of the game have confirmed the third season. However, it’s creators have been giving hints about its creation. Back in 2018, co-creator Rob Daviau revealed that he’s been building the Pandemic Legacy Season 3 prototype. In mid-2019, Rob mentioned in an interviewthat he and Matt Leacock (Developer of Pandemic and Pandemic Legacy) had completed the game design of the third season. He continued that the installment is currently in the hands of the publishers.

    However, after that, neither Rob Daviau nor Matt Leacock talked about the release of the much-awaited season. Although that does not rule out the possibilities of Pandemic Legacy Season 3. In fact, the game may actually arrive anytime soon. At Essen Spiel 2019, fans pointed out that a video released at the event might be a teaser video of the upcoming season. On the other hand, a teaser image surfaced at SHUX 2019, that hinted towards the third installment. Well, Z-Man Games and creators of the game are yet to acknowledge any of the surfaced teasers. Yet, Pandemic Legacy Season 3 is highly likely at this point.

    Pandemic Legacy Season 3: Release Date

    As of now, creators of the board game are yet to announce the launch of the third season. Well, as per the current circumstances, it wouldn’t be easy to produce and distribute the game during the Coronavirus outbreak. However, Pandemic Legacy Season 3 may arrive once the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic gets better. Hence, the company may not release the game anytime sooner than late-2020 or early-2021. We will update this section as soon as any official news comes out.

  • Nailed It Season 5: Canceled? Everything The Fan Should Know

    Nailed It Season 5: Canceled? Everything The Fan Should Know

    The show, which gave a chance to immature bakers, came back with its fourth season, and the fans are already brewing conversations about Nailed It Season 5. The show is back on Netflix with a bunch of bad bakers who are desperately trying to develop desserts and eventually failing in the most humorous ways possible. This show got a tremendous response from the fans as well as the critics. This series even got an Emmy nomination for its exceptional format.

    Nailed it is an American Netflix original series. This show is a bake-off competition presented in the form of a reality show. This show made its debut on 9 March 2018. The second season of this series also came in that very year. The next one premiered on 17 May 2019. And last but not least, the recent fourth season released on 1 April 2020. It follows three amateur bakers with poor baking skills who tries to recreate an edible masterpiece in order to win the cash prize of $10,000. 

    Nailed It Season 5: Renewed Or Canceled?

    Since the fourth installment of this show is just released a few days back, hence it is too early to say anything about the next season. Most probably, the fans will see Nailed It Season 3 Holiday episode before the premiere of the fifth season. And if we take a good look at the response from the viewers and the critics, the chance is almost certain that the fans will get another season of this baker’s competition show. Therefore the fans can expect the official announcement from Netflix sooner than later. 

    Who Will Be In It?

    Nicole Byer will most likely reprise her role as the host for Nailed It Season 5. She is an American actress, comedian, writer, and host. She is hosting the host since its inaugural season, and she is also pretty renowned for it. 

    Along with her, Jacques Torres will also return as an expert judge and co-host. He is a pastry chef and chocolatier. He is also a member of the International Culinary Center community, as Dean of Pastry Arts, as well as holding pastry demonstrations. In the next season, the fans can expect to see more energetic and entertaining contestants as compared to the previous seasons. 

    Nailed It Season 5: What It Will Be About?

    Since this show follows the format of a reality show, therefore the fifth season will follow the same concept as well. Contestants will take part in two challenges throughout the 35-minute episodes for the ultimate prize. 

    In the first challenge, the participants pick one of three existing bakery treats and try to replicate it. The first task is known as “Baker’s Choice.” The winner of this challenge gets a unique prize and is allowed to wear a golden chef’s hat.

    In the second challenge, “Nail It or Fail It,” participants have two hours to recreate a difficult cake from scratch. All of them receive a “Panic Button,” which permits them to get three minutes of help from one of the experts. The worst-performing baker from the first challenge gets a second button to divert the other bakers. After the completion of time, the judges decide the best cake based on its look and taste. The winner takes home the prize money of $10,000 and Nailed It trophy.

    Nailed It Season 5: Release Date

    No official announcements have come from the creators regarding the fifth season. However, if Netflix decides to create another season, the viewers will get the news very soon. The fans can expect Nailed It Season 5 to release in the second half of 2020. 

  • Queen Of The South Season 4: Everything You Need To Know!

    Queen Of The South Season 4: Everything You Need To Know!

    Queen of The South season 4 is already out on USA Network, and now it will soon come on Netflix. Often the show is compared to Breaking Bad. The installment will feature Teresa fleeing her drug-runner and start his own empire. The series first aired in 2016, and now the fourth season will be out on Netflix. Now that the show is coming on Netflix, here are all the details you need to know about the show-

    What Could Happen In Queen Of The South Season 4

    Queen of The South Season 4 will start exactly from where the third season of the series left. By the end of season three, Theresa had decided to start her own drug empire, and she wanted to become the Queen of The South. However, on her way to the plan, she has made some new enemies. Old enemies kept the threats on the bay too.

    Queen of The South season 4 will see Teresa trying to build her own empire in New Orleans. This will be a big step. She will also take on the Big Easy. When she does so, she will have to make some very big sacrifices. That might also include her losing those who are around her.

    Who All Will We See?: The Cast

    Alice Braga from I am Legend, and the City of God will be coming back as the leaf, Teresa Mendoza. Teresa is on the run, and she will find her refuge in America. Mexican actress Veronica Falcon is also coming back as Dona Camila Vargas. Vargas is the head of the North American branch of Vargas Cartel. She operates in Dallas, Texas. Along with them, Once upon a time actor, Peter Gadiot will be coming back as James Valdez too. En La Olla Hemky Madera will join the cast of Queen of The South as Pote Galvez.

    Other members joining Queen of the South season 4 include Pepe Rapazote and Alimi Ballard. Rapazote will portray a Cuban drug dealer from Miami with contacts on the East Coast. They might go on and help Teresa. Rapazote is best known for his role in Narcos as Chepe. Ballard will portray Marcel Dumas on the show. Dumas is the leader of a street gang in New Orleans.

    Along with that, he owns the local jass club. Ballard is famous for his role as FBI agent David Sinclair on Numb3rs and Reginald Lennox II in The Catch. Along with them, Chris Greene, David Bianchi, and Sofia Lama and Alejandra Barrios will join Queen of the South season 4.

    When Is Queen of the South Coming? Is There a Trailer?

    Yes, the trailer for Queen Of The South Season 4 is out. The trailer starts with Teresa watching the fireworks. At that same moment, new ambitions appear on the screen. Then further in the trailer, she says that it isn’t Mexico, and there is no violence necessary. Watch the trailer here-

    Queen Of The South is already out with season 4 on USA Network. Now that’s it’s out there, it will soon land on Netflix too. The fourth installment of the show is expected to land on Netflix US in May 2020. In other regions, the installment is expected to release by June 2020.

  • The Resident Season 3 Episode 20: Finale Spoilers! Promo & Release

    The Resident Season 3 Episode 20: Finale Spoilers! Promo & Release

    The title of The Resident Season 3 Episode 20 is “Burn It All Down.” The creators decided to reduce the total number of episodes and to conclude the season with the next episode. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, some episodes are unable to be filmed. Hence the creators have to end the season with the twentieth episode. The fans might feel the finale episode to be a bit rushing, but it will be going to be entertaining for sure. In this article, the viewers will find every single detail about the finale episode of this series. 

    The Resident is an American medical drama TV series. This show focuses on the lives and duties of staff members at Chastain Park Memorial Hospital while probing into the bureaucratic practices of the hospital industry. The third season of this critically acclaimed show made its debut on 24 September 2019. The third season will be concluded with the big finale episode in the first week of next month. 

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     Finale Episode: Official Promo

    Fox released the official trailer of Episode 20 of this season. From the promo, the fans can get an idea that the final episode will be going to be more intense than ever. The fans should better prepare themselves because the next episode will be a lot more dramatic than the previous ones. Since the season is shutting down early, therefore the creators will try to show all the remaining stories in the next episode. 

    Here our viewers can take a look at the promo.

    The Resident Season 3 Episode 20: Finale Spoilers!

    Fox also released the official synopsis of the final episode. It reads, “Just when Derek’s health seems to be improving, a severe difficulty arises. That causes Kit to worry that he may be the latest victim of Cain’s cover-up. When Cain’s former girlfriend finally admitted into the hospital for surgery, the doctors finally get a look into his personal life. Meanwhile, Conrad fills in Marshall on the emergency situation facing the hospital, and Mina and The Raptor work on saving the heart of a salsa dancer.”

    In the next episode, the fans will see Marshall back in the show. The final episode might also give some information about Barrett Cain, and a lot of vital issues will arise. The creators will try to represent the whole season in this final episode without any flaws. However, there is also a possibility that they will end the finale in a massive cliffhanger and make the fans wait for the next season. 

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    The Resident Season 3 Episode 20: Release Date

    The fans have to wait for a little for the big finale episode. The final episode will definitely be exciting and thrilling. The creators can pull off any unexpected twist. So the viewers should better be ready. The Resident Season 3 Episode 20 will release on 7 April 2020 on Fox. 

  • The February Update of Borderlands 3 is now Available, Patch Notes Published

    The February Update of Borderlands 3 is now Available, Patch Notes Published

    The Borderlands February 3 update was released today, and the main part is the Broken Hearts Day event, which is now live for all players unless they choose to unsubscribe.

    Next to that is the increase in the level limit that has increased from 50 to 53. All cut scenes can now also be skipped. The Stadia version of Borderlands 3 has also been updated so that all content matches the other releases. There are many notes and you can read them all below.

    Borderlands 3 February Update Release Notes

    STABILITY

    • Addressed multiple reported crashes
    • Addresses multiple reported memory crashes
    • Addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when updating the position of the dueling timer during a level transition
    • Also addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when there is no player character while spectating in the Takedown at the Maliwan Blacksite
    • Addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur when hijacking a vehicle
    • Addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur after extended hours of play
    • Also addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur during combat in Athenas
    • Addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur during combat in Atlas HQ
    • Addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur in a multiplayer game in The Droughts
    • Addresses a reported crash that could sometimes occur when loading into a map when Campaign Matchmaking
    • Addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when elements react in bodies of water
    • Addressed a reported freeze that could sometimes occur during garbage collection
    • Also addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when using Iron Bear
    • Addressed a rare crash that could sometimes occur after respawning a vehicle and then using the CAR station before the vehicle spawns
    • Addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when holding both the left and right arrow keys while on the Skills tab of the ECHO menu on PC
    • Addresses a rare crash that could sometimes occur when quitting to desktop after another user disconnects during multiplayer on PC
    • Addressed a reported crash that could sometimes occur when a host selected Quit to Portal on Stadia
    • Addressed a reported memory leak on map transitions

    PERFORMANCE

    We are continuing to work on additional stability and performance updates for future patches.

    • Implemented multiple performance optimizations
    • Implemented multiple audio performance optimizations
    • Addressed reported performance issues encountered when players are pushed by another user’s vehicle
    • Addressed a reported performance issue when fighting enemies at Lumberton Junction in Floodmoor Basin
    • Addresses reported performance issues when scrolling through Guardian Rank Menu icons quickly

    GENERAL

    • The added weight to the Guardian Rank random reward selection to favor reward options with fewer tokens applied to them
    • Addressed a reported concern that some missions were not awarding their cosmetic item rewards
    • Addresses a reported concern that players could be granted starting gear that was far beyond their level
    • Addressed a reported concern that a player in spectator mode would occasionally lose functionality when the Takedown host fast traveled to a different map
    • Also addressed a reported concern that a Second Wind would occasionally reset the Takedown mission after players had failed the mission
    • Addressed a reported concern that players were occasionally respawning at the incorrect checkpoint in Meridian Outskirts
    • Addressed a reported concern that the player character on the character select menu would be positioned incorrectly when a player late joins a multiplayer game on Skywell-27
    • Addresses a reported concern that the weapon Tiggs Boom was spawning projectiles in the wrong location
    • Increased the chance of Tiggs Boom to spawn a projectile
    • Addressed a reported concern that Anointed Enforcer’s shield would occasionally disappear and make the enemy appear vulnerable when they were not
    • Addressed a reported concern that third-person healing effects could occasionally scale larger than intended
    • Also addressed a reported concern that players were occasionally being teleported to random places during cutscenes when standing on specific spots in a map
    • Addressed a reported concern that item cards would occasionally remain present on the screen after picking up an item
    • Also addressed a reported concern with incorrect key glyphs showing when returning to the Main Menu on Stadia
    • Nativized previous hotfixes

    MISSIONS

    • Addressed a perceived progression blocker after entering Lectra City from another map after completing the “Collect Batteries” objective of “Kill KillaVolt”
    • Addresses a perceived progression blocker that occasionally occurred during the “Return toppings to Tina” objective of “Hammerlocked”
    • Addressed a perceived progression blocker that could sometimes occur after leaving and re-entering the map during the “Check dead drop” objective of “Going Rogue”
    • Also addressed a reported concern where dialog could be repeatedly triggered if the player loaded into another map while on the objective “Take alternate path” during “Footsteps of Giants” on Desolation’s Edge
    • Addressed a perceived progression blocker during the “Loot Vault” objective with Typhon during “Footsteps of Giants”
    • Addressed a reported concern where a player with active missions could start a session with no tracked mission if their previously tracked mission could not be tracked

    HOTFIX NOTES

    • Addressed a reported concern that the “Emergency Response” perk was increasing Shield Recharge Delay, rather than decreasing it
    • Addressed a reported concern that the crowd audio was sometimes coming from a separate location while chasing down Carnivora
    • Added blockers to prevent players from occasionally escaping the map without dying when jumping off the edge of a cliff in Carnivora
    • Addressed a reported concern that players could walk through a wall of rocks in Carnivora
    • Added blockers to prevent players from escaping the map near the Apollyon Transit Station New-U in Neon Arterial
    • Addressed a reported concern that the Gunner could sometimes get stuck in the second area of the Proving Grounds
    • Addresses a reported concern that players could occasionally escape the Skag of Survival boss area in The Proving Grounds
    • Addressed a reported concern that the Siren could escape the map while using the “Downfall” ability in Cistern of Slaughter and the Destroyer’s Rift
    • Addressed a reported concern that the final satellite dish would not appear for the player to destroy at certain distances during “Bad Reception”
    • Also addressed a reported concern that players were unable to break an Eridium crystal cluster in Ambermire
    • Addressed a reported concern where aim assist was snapping aggressively on the center of an enemy when fighting the Blue Fire and Red Rain boss enemies during “Slaughterstar 3000″
  • HQ Trivia Closes After A Failed Acquisition & A Decrease in Popularity

    HQ Trivia Closes After A Failed Acquisition & A Decrease in Popularity

    A piece of interesting news coming your way as HQ Trivia made a name for itself with live trivia games. This not only offers real cash prizes but over the past year, interest in the application has declined dramatically. Now, the company has announced that it will close and cease all operations.

    First reported by TechCrunch and CNN Business, HQ Trivia had an agreement to be acquired, but the buyer withdrew at the last moment. Existing investors were no longer willing to finance the game, which forced the closure.

    Furthermore, CEO and co-founder Rus Yusupov explained the situation in an email to all HQ Trivia employees. We received an offer from a business established to acquire HQ and continue to build our vision, we had final agreements and legal documents, and a planned closing date for tomorrow, and for reasons we are still investigating, they suddenly changed their position and, despite our best efforts, we could not reach an agreement. Unfortunately, our main investors are no longer willing to finance the company, and so effective today, HQ will stop operating and go into dissolution. All employees and contractors will be laid off as of today.

    While the HQ Trivia had raised more than $ 15 million and reached its peak of popularity with more than 2.3 million concurrent players and more than 15 million installations. Within the company, however, there was resentment against Yusupov. More than half of the startup staff signed a petition to force Yusupov to leave the company in April last year.

    With the decrease in downloads and the disappearance of brand associations, not to mention the expulsion of popular host Scott Rogowsky, HQ Trivia could not maintain the momentum it had accumulated in its launch. The live trivia games on your iPhone, combined with real cash prizes, are certainly a compelling premise, but the commercial aspect of things was apparently not there. Yusupov wrote the following on Twitter after news of the HQ closure was known:

    “With HQ we show the world the future of television. We did not get where we expected, but we extended the imagination of the world to what is possible on our smartphones. Thanks to everyone who helped build this and thanks for playing.” We hope to see some updates from HQ Trivia for betterment.