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Patch 6.38 mainly focused on physically transferring the North American Data Centers to new hardware, but the bulk ofthe updateis focused on rebalancing PvP again, mainly Crystalline Conflict. What classes got nerfed and buffed, and what other minor adjustments were made? Here’s FFXIV Patch 6.38, explained. FFXIV Patch 6.38: PvP changes First of all, the time for the crystal to unbind in Crystalline Conflict matches dropped down to 20 seconds from 30....

Fortnite is one of the most popular live-service games today—and one that receives frequent updates. Still, there are always chances for players to face crash issues, error codes such asError Code 91, or bugs from time to time. Recently, we’ve been getting stuck while checking for updates in Fortnite. Here’s what you need to know and ways you may fix it. How to fix Fortnite error while checking for updates Fortnite needs a stable internet connection to play, so imagine the frustration of millions of players who are currently unable to work around this issue....

We speak to Alexandre about everything from mobile gamer stereotypes to the industry’s colossal growth, following his talk at the 2021 White Nights Conference. Q. At the White Nights Conference recently, you addressed some trends that the gaming industry can expect to see in 2021. What are these trends, and what do you think is driving them? It’s no secret — there’s recently been a massive surge in the total number of gamers across the globe....

Genshin Impact announced onHoYoLABthat the Serenitea Pot’s placement menu will be undergoing maintenance as soon as Version 2.6 drops onMarch 30, 2022, right after the new update has rolled out to players. It’s unclear what time the maintenance will end, but all players Adventure Rank 5 and up will becompensated with x300 Primogems and x5,000 Realm Currency. Players who have not unlocked the Serenitea Pot will still obtain the Realm Currency reward....

In one of the most hyped-up hardware launches in recent memory, the Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoleis set to land on store shelvesthis Thursday, June 5. Serving as the successor product to the ever-popularoriginal Switch, the second-generation model arrives with a far superior set of internal specifications, a bigger, higher resolution display panel, and the all-new flagship Mario Kart World title by its side. Nintendo and key third-party retail partners officially opened the Switch 2 pre-order floodgates on April 24,after a brief period of delay....

Gaming is one of life’s great pleasures, and it’s only getting better with the likes of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S now out in the wild (if you’re lucky enough to find one anywhere). Between next-generation graphics and amazing 3D sound, though, there’s still something major you can do to up the immersion levels. Govee makes super easy-to-use smart lighting products, andits TV backlightsare absolutely perfect for gaming, bringing backlighting to your display even though it didn’t come with any built-in....

A new vulnerability has been found in Apple’s HomeKit platform, allowing a hacker the ability to control your lights, thermostats, garage door, or even your lock. Fortunately, a temporary fix has already been implemented by Apple. 9to5mac firstreportedthe exploit that was demonstrated to them, though was apparently quite difficult to reproduce. When executed, it would allow unauthorized access to any HomeKit accessory, though smart locks are a particularly scary targets....

Apex Legends is a very personalized experience as far as battle royale games go. From the hero shooter elements to picking your cosmetics. But during Season 11, the Raiders Collection Event patch took things a step further, allowing players to fully customize their weapon’s reticle color. Customizing your reticle is easy to do, and there are options for simple changes and more advanced ones. Shout-out to Respawn’s Senior Technical Experience DesignerJustin Massefor answering my and others' questions about the reticle system, which made this piece as accurate as possible....

Yui Hatano is the hostess at Club Jewel in Yakuza Kiwami. Her self introduction may come off as a bit standoffish but she can quickly warm to Kiryu when given the chance. Cabaret clubs can be expensive so it’s recommended to have some cash to spare when spending time there. Upon meeting Yui after being escorted to Club Jewel from theMEB, players will have a choice to talk, give gifts, and order drinks or food....

Fitbit’sVersa 2 smartwatchhas Amazon Alexa built-in, allowing you to askAlexato help with you with a number of tasks, from controllingcompatible smart home devices, to finding out how many calories are in a donut. This feature guides you through how to set up and use Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2 and what type of things you can do with Alexa on your Versa 2. Fitbit Versa 2 Setting up Alexa on the Fitbit Versa 2 To setup Amazon Alexa on your Fitbit Versa 2, you’ll need to open upthe Fitbit appon iOS or Android and follow these steps:...

Among your story cases in Sherlock Holmes Chapter One, you can pick up side-cases all over Cordona. Some require you to seek them out; others are easy to find, such as the Police Cases at the Cordona Police Station. To begin the caseSplitting the Loot, interact with the board to the left of the front desk at the station. NOTE: This case will appear on the police board after you’ve solved the Police Case The Collie Shangles....

RuneScape: Dragonwilds has launched in early access on Steam, and it’s already doing quite well in terms of concurrent players. It’s a mostly polished experience so far, but given its early access state, there are a few technical hiccups that will be addressed throughout its ongoing development. If you’re encountering a lot of crashes in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, the developers have now given the option to switch to the DirectX 11 mode for a potentially stable experience, especially if you have an Intel CPU....

Chained Echoes has been building up interest as a 16-bit-styled JRPG from a small team that has a focus on keeping a brisk pace and interesting characters maintaining a compelling story. It isn’t afraid to wear its homages proudly on its back, case in point being an early game sequence loudly reminiscent of the fair in Chrono Trigger. One of the minigames you’re able to play is a Turtle Race, which seems like gambling....