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Not only will the client and server update try to eliminate the glitches and various cheaters who are running around the virtual battlefield right now, but it is DICE’s intention that the patch will help the PC crowd run the game much more smoothly. Given the steep list of system requirements for Battlefield 3 on PC, this is a very welcome update to say the least. Besides the general improvements to performance and loading times, here is a list of some of the key fixes for the client-side of the update:...

Now, one week after the developer unveiled the Battlefield 3 pre-order bonuses, DICE has now revealed the rewards and unlocks that will be awarded to players as they climb the online multiplayer ranks. In addition, an early (and unofficial) report suggests that the Battlefield point system will see some substantial tweaks in the third installment. Rewards and Unlocks DICE now claims, via the official Battleblog, that their upcoming title will be the “deepest shooter in DICE history” and offer “years worth of unlocks and rewards” - certainly an intriguing pair of statements, given the extensive ranking unlocks in prior Battlefield titles....

More than a few titles have been released since Battlefield 2, with Bad Company 2 being the last to carry the franchise name. But with the certified follow-up, DICE is proving that the time has not been spent twiddling their thumbs. The entirely new Frostbite 2 engine has been built to make the game possible, and seeing the engine in action is a sign of good things to come. What matters in shooters is how the power of the platform and the engine used, and if there were any doubts that Battlefield 3 would bring revolutionary visual quality, the latest gameplay trailer has put them to rest....

Batwoman showrunner Caroline Dries spoke about the big reveal, saying it was planned from the initial conception stages for season 2. But while they had always intended to bring back Kate and not just kill her off (with even Ruby Rose saying she’d be willing to return to the character one day), Dries emphasized that even now, the priority is developing the character and arc of the new Batwoman, Ryan Wilder (Javicia Leslie)....

Kohli is currently in the city to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL game against Delhi Capitals at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Sunday. Commenting on the meeting, Khanna said he wanted to wish the India captain luck ahead of the showpiece event. “Just wanted to take this opportunity to wish him (Kohli) and the team luck for the upcoming World Cup,” he told IANS. Surprisingly, Khanna had sent a mail in the morning, a copy of which is with IANS, wherein he told the CoA that he would not be able to attend the CoA meeting due to family issues....

Sarfaraz Ahmed is one of the most successful captains in Pakistan cricket history. Under his leadership, the Men in Green won the 2017 Champions Trophy. The wicketkeeper-batter has an excellent win-loss record of 29-8 in T20Is as Pakistan captain. However, he does not want his son to take up cricket as a profession because of the mental stress that comes with it. Sarfaraz concluded by saying that he wants his son to make a name for himself with his own hard work....

It also didn’t hurt that Beyond: Two Souls starred Willem Dafoe and Ellen Page in the lead roles, recognizable as themselves thanks to the character modelling and performance capture technology employed by developer Quantic Dream. Whether deserving of it or not, Beyond: Two Souls drew attention to the ever-maturing approach to video game writing and was held up as an example of games rivaling Hollywood movies. All that buzz has paid off, it seems, as Quantic Dream has announced that Beyond: Two Souls sold over a million copies by Christmas 2013....

Netflix subscribers and Big Mouth fans are in luck, as Netflix made a huge announcement this year about not only Season 4 but a whole host of other content from its creators Nick Kroll, Andrew Goldberg, Mark Levin and Jennifer Flackett. Will there be another season of Big Mouth? In July, Netflix announced that it had ordered three more seasons of Big Mouth from the group’s animation production company Brutus Pink....

Now, it’s important to note that neither Bachelorette has been officially announced by ABC. Recently, Reality Steve reported that Katie Thurston will be handing out the roses this summer. And while he hasn’t retracted those spoilers, he’s since added to them, claiming that Michelle Young will also be a 2021 Bachelorette, and that she’ll be at the center of a season wholly separate from Thurston. According to a Reality Steve blog post published on Wednesday, Thurston’s season will air in the summer and Young’s is tentatively slated to air in the fall....

A video of the cat, who appears in the clip kitted out in a miniature helmet and special harness, was uploaded to TikTok by chrisvanssis where it racked up well over 68 million views. According to the TikTok account’s bio, the clip was filmed in China with the cat featured in the video going by the unusual name of 21. Then again, as the footage shows, this is no ordinary cat....

Many in South Florida kept a watchful eye on Hurricane Dorian from its status as a tropical depression until its raw power of obliteration in the Bahamas as a deadly Category 5 storm. The Bahamas are a popular tourist spot for many in South Florida, from weekend getaways to fishing trips. Now that Dorian’s path is pretty much steering clear of South Florida, residents from Ft. Lauderdale to the Keys are doing what they can to help Bahamians....

The action and ridiculous amount of missiles on display are on par with Bangai-O’s previous two releases, which date back to the days of Nintendo 64. This version will have over 100 levels and a level editor with the ability to share these built levels online. The game also boasts co-op play. The publisher states that Bangai-O is a perfect fit for any twin-stick shooter or puzzle game lover....

There was plenty to like in Arkham Asylum, and for Batman: Arkham City Rocksteady Studios appears to be upping the fun quotient significantly with more of the cool stuff that makes Batman who he is. The Arkham City gameplay trailer, for instance, showcases a ton of the new things the Dark Knight will be capable of in his next outing on the current generation of consoles. Some of the best moments in Arkham Asylum took place outdoors, where players got a real sense of the scale of the area....

Check out Batman as he does what Batman is known to do: Well, at least Batman looks in good health! He doesn’t miss a step as he teaches a look-alike of Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell and his team of cronies just who is in control of the situation. Some Ranters, myself included, were hoping for a little more telling view at Arkham City. Whether that include some of the villains to be features in the game, or just a wider look at the size of Gotham, what was shown and what was expected are incomparable....

Now, as we approach the release date of Batman: Arkham Knight, it looks like Rocksteady will finally unveil the truth of the Arkham Knight. The developer is working alongside DC Comics to release a six-issue comic book mini-series called Batman: Arkham Knight – Genesis. The comic mini-series will explore the Arkham Knight’s mysterious past and possibly provide details about why he is out to get Batman. The comic is set to release July 29th....

That said, while fans would be smart to keep their expectations in check - at least until all of the game’s features are fully detailed - there’s still reason to be optimistic about Arkham Origins. The game is, of course, still built on the foundation and combat of prior Arkham titles, and while the recently revealed multiplayer mode will, without question, be criticized by many players as an unnecessary and unwanted feature; the offering could provide an engaging (and unique) online experience (at least for anyone who is actually interested)....

Developed by Warner Bros. Interactive, Origins is the first Arkham title not to be developed by series stalwarts Rocksteady Studios. One of the last triple-A titles to hit the current-gen of consoles, the game is also the first in its series to receive a multiplayer mode and, perhaps even region-specific collector’s sets. Unveiled on Wednesday, the Batman: Arkham Origins Collector’s Edition will make its way to the sunny shores of the UK on October 25th (the same date as the game’s North American release)....

Weighing in at 9.96 GBs, the leaked copy of Battlefield 3 features the single player campaign in its entirety. Why so big? Well, Frostbite 2 is capable of a lot of rendering and graphical heavy lifting, so it’s easy to think that a majority of the space is dedicated to DICE’s new graphic engine. Nobody has taken responsibility for the leak yet, but the easily inferred reason could be somebody got a copy early at a retailer and decided to take action to “share” the wealth on the internet....

According to the activist group, Battlefield 3 players participating in said scene could be inspired to commit similar acts in real life. These claims have been levied against video games in the past, implying that the immersive quality of games could lead to desensitization to violence, turning people towards more violent tendencies. Of course such claims have yet to be proven, but PETA still believes that there is a link between animal cruelty and video games, as explained in their German press release:...

After experiencing significant server issues and gameplay crashes, Battlefield 4 players are now reporting even more problems with DICE’s latest shooter. Most recently, there have been some “intermittent connectivity issues affecting players across various platforms.” DICE revealed the connectivity issues on the Battlelog forums earlier today, stating that they are continuing to monitor the problem. Obviously, it’s hard to tell whether these are new issues or old ones, but we are having trouble staying in Battlefield 4 matches as of late....