Ubisoft has revealed the patch notes for Rainbow Six Siege‘s new Y4S2.2 update, which is available now on PS4 and Xbox One. The patch will seemingly not be released on PC.

“The Y4S2.2 patch will be primarily bug fixes aimed at cleaning up issues raised during the Test Server and during the early weeks of season release while we prepare for the next update and work on other major issues,” Ubisoft said in a blog post. “Clash and deployable shields have previously been re-enabled on live servers across all platforms, but we are continuing to monitor the fix that went out.”

The most notable changes in the update are tweaks to the recently-introduced reverse friendly fire. The threshold at which RFF kicks in when attacking hostages have been changed, Ubisoft says.

Additionally, Lesion’s Gu mines have had their cloaking mechanics changed. Going forward, they will have the same type of clock as Echo’s drone, in order to prevent detection through ballistic shields.

For more on the update, check out the full patch notes below, via Ubisoft. You might also be interested in Rainbow Six Siege’s limited-time Showdown mode, which won’t be live for much longer.

Rainbow Six Siege Y4S2.2 Update Patch Notes

Bug Fixes

• Fixed – Attackers can break their rotation axis through a series of steps, allowing them to spin like a top. No more Beyblade.
• Fixed – Placing certain gadgets (Jammer, Prisma, Evil Eye, etc.) in front of a destructible wall segment can interfere with later attempts to reinforce.
• Fixed – Shield operators can see an invisible Yokai VFX through their shield when the glass is damaged.
• Fixed – Players can lose partial functionality if they started to defuse at the same time as another defender.
• Fixed – Sometimes the Defuser can be pushed outside the bomb site by interactions with barricades and wall reinforcements.
• Fixed – Players are kicked after putting the hostage in DBNO during prep phase.

Operators

Mozzie

• Fixed – Mozzie’s hacked drone view for Defender Operators in Support mode are in color when they should be black + white. (Only Mozzie should see hacked drones in full-color).

Nomad

• Fixed – Airjab proximity SFX is not present in replays.

Nokk

• Fixed – Glitches feedback in first person POV continues playing after leaving rappel.

Warden

• Fixed – HUD becomes larger when deploying a shield, placing a reinforcement, or when on a ladder.

Twitch

• Fixed – Shock drone’s beams cannot travel through railings on some maps to destroy cameras
• Fixed – Twitch drone view for Defender Operators in Support mode are in color when they should be black + white. (Only Twitch should see her drones in full-color).

Level Design

Bank

• Fixed – Players can vault the shelves at 1F Electrical Room.
• Fixed – Drone can be thrown into ceiling of 1F Teller’s Office.
• Fixed – Missing entry prompt when rappelling down from EXT Low Roof Skylight.
• Fixed – Operators clip through the South building’s wall when rappeling down EXT Low Roof while holding the hostage.
• Fixed – Lesion cannot deploy his Gu mines on a specific location at the entrance of Ext Tunnel.

Border

• Fixed – Players can vault and go through ceiling areas of EXT Pedestrian Customs.
• Fixed – Missing drone collision with in 1F Workshop allows drones to scan without being spotted.

Coastline

• Fixed – Attackers can vault onto the purple tarps from EXT rooftop.
• Fixed – Defender drones lose reception in the 2F VIP Lounge drone hole.

Consulate

• Fixed – Drones can be thrown between the floorboards above B Garage.

Clubhouse

• Fixed – Obstructed ADS vision in B Escape Tunnel.
• Fixed – One of the soft walls in B Container cannot be reinforced from the outside at EXT Construction Site.

Fortress

• Fixed – LOD issues with glass display in 2F Museum Room.

Hereford Base

• Fixed – Missing barricade at the start of a round in 2F Sewing Room.

Villa

• Fixed – Various window clipping and texture issues.
• Fixed – Flash Bang effects can pass through the stained glass windows on Villa onto the other side.
• Fixed – It is difficult to deploy Gadgets on some of the windows/flat window surfaces where they should be able to be deployed.

Kafe

• Fixed – LOD issue in 2F Pillar Room.
• Fixed – Players can prone and hide in a shelf in 3F Bar Backstore.
• Fixed – Blocked windows from previous Kafe showing red outlines during preparation phase.
• Fixed – Operators can hide inside the cupboards in 1F Dining Room
• Fixed – Floating debris after destroying the wall in 2F Fireplace Hall.
• Fixed – Minor missing visual elements.
• Fixed – [Situations] Drone can remain stuck inside a tree after spawning in EXT Park.

Oregon

• Fixed – Missing collision with doorstep when the floor is destroyed allows gadgets to pass through a beam.
• Fixed – Operators can clip through the B Tower Stairs.

Outback

• Fixed – Players can vault onto the vending machine in 2F Garage Lounge.

Skyscraper

• Fixed – Missing compass location after rappelling towards EXT Dragon Statue.

User Experience

• Fixed – Spamming of special characters in All Text chat causes freezing.
• Fixed – Players are put into a situation instantly after cancelling a discovery queue.
• Fixed – Updates to various UI elements.
• Fixed – Fixes for some modeling and texture issues.
• Fixed – Swapping between guns will make ADS to be offset when in Support mode.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rainbow-six-siege-update-out-now-on-ps4-xbox-one-h/1100-6468446/

Gearbox has released a new trailer for Borderlands 3. The trailer sees the game’s four playable Vault Hunters–Moze, FL4K, Zane, and Amara–all dance to the song “So Happy Together” while they kill an army of bandits. All things considered, it’s not the weirdest thing that Borderlands has ever done but it’s still pretty silly.

The trailer, which can be watched above, begins with Claptrap dancing as a loot crate behind him opens. Inside the crate, a mini version of Pandora comes to life and Zane begins to playfully shoot the bandits surrounding him as “So Happy Together” starts to play. Although the other three Vault Hunters initially look at Zane with confusion, they all soon join in and the remainder of the murderous musical is devoted to showcasing each of the characters’ unique special abilities.

FL4K brings out the beasts under his control to chew on downed bandits to the rhythm of the music. Moze summons Iron Bear and crushes some enemies as the song transitions into the chorus. Zane dances to the chorus alongside his holographic decoy, and the two twirl together arm in arm while murdering the surrounding bandits. Finally, Amara joins the fray, careening down into the crowd with her Siren powers erupting into a colorful explosion. The four Vault Hunter then all join hands and dance together as they continue to shoot all the enemies around them.

We’ve had a chance to play with three of Borderlands 3’s Vault Hunters–Zane, Amara, and Moze. We’ve got skill tree breakdowns on The Operative, The Siren, and The Gunner so you and your friends can begin planning your ideal squad loadout. Borderlands 3 takes inspiration from recent modern day shooters, such as Titanfall 2, and implements mechanics like climbing and sliding for a faster combat experience. Several new loot-based features have also been implemented to make a more enjoyable experience for those who prefer to play Borderlands games solo. Story-wise, Borderlands 3 introduces a lot of new stuff as well, including space travel, villains based on “really annoying” streamers, and a renewed focus on the mystery surrounding the Sirens.

Borderlands 3 is scheduled to release on September 13 for Xbox One, PS4, and PC. The game will also release on Google Stadia in November 2019. The PC version of Borderlands 3 will launch on the Epic Games Store first, before releasing on Steam in 2020. Every edition of the game is now available for pre-order.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-borderlands-3-trailer-sees-vault-hunters-dance/1100-6468431/

Sony has released a new system software update for PS4, but it doesn’t add all that much. The brief official patch notes state the update “improves system performance.”

The 6.72 update is available now, and it weighs in at around 463 MB. The “system performance” line is a fairly standard one for minor updates like this.

The next major PS4 update, meanwhile, is still in beta. That patch will contain big improvements to the console’s Party chat system, including increased chatroom size, better audio quality, and improved network connectivity. There are also a couple of neat accessibility options being tested: the PS4 Second Screen mobile app will allow you to enter text to be spoken aloud to other party members. Additionally, the app can transcribe incoming chat audio from your friends.

In other PlayStation news, July’s PS Plus games are available now. After a mix-up where a game was announced and then swapped out, this month’s free titles are Detroit: Become Human and Horizon Chase Turbo.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-ps4-system-update-out-now-heres-what-it-does-n/1100-6468444/

Madden NFL 20‘s release is coming up soon, and one of the most exciting parts of “Madden Season” is the reveal of player ratings. EA started things off with ratings for rookies and later the four 99-rated players, and now the company has revealed the ratings for every player in the entire game.

We’ll break down the Top 10 players at some high-profile positions below, but you can go to EA’s website to see a full breakdown of every player rating.

As far as overall team ratings go, the Philadelphia Eagles are the highest-rated overall at 89, while the Miami Dolphins are the lowest-rated at 74. The New Orleans Saints have the highest-rated overall offense at 92, while the Chicago Bears have the best defense rating at 88.

Highest Rated Teams

1. Philadelphia Eagles — 89
2. Dallas Cowboys — 88
3. New Orleans Saints — 87
4. New England Patriots — 87
5. Green Bay Packers — 87
6. Atlanta Falcons — 86
7. Indianapolis Colts — 86
8. Los Angeles Rams — 85
9. San Diego Chargers — 85
10. Pittsburgh Steelers — 84

Highest Rated QBs

1. Patrick Mahomes — 97
2. Tom Brady — 96
3. Philip Rivers — 94
4. Drew Brees — 92
5. Andrew Luck — 92
6. Russell Wilson — 91
7. Aaron Rodgers — 90
8. Matt Ryan — 89
9. Ben Roethlisberger — 85
10. Cam Newton — 84

Highest Rated WRs

1. Odell Beckham J. — 96
2. Michael Thomas — 95
3. Tyreek Hill — 94
4. Adam Thielen — 94
5. Stefon Diggs — 93
6. Davante Adams — 92
7. Mike Evans — 91
8. T.Y. Hilton — 91
9. A.J. Green — 90
10. Keenan Allen — 89

Highest Rated TEs

1. Zach Ertz — 93
2. Delanie Walker — 92
3. George Kittle — 90
4. Greg Olsen — 89
5. Tyler Eifert — 88
6. Jordan Reed — 88
7. Trey Burton — 87
8. Jared Cook — 87
9. Eric Ebron — 86
10. Hunter Henry — 86

Highest Rating Running Backs

1. Todd Gurley II — 97
2. Ezekiel Elliott — 94
3. Le’Veon Bell — 92
4. Melvin Gordon III — 92
5. Saquon Barkley — 91
6. Christian McCaffrey — 91
7. Kareem Hunt — 90
8. Alvin Kamara — 90
9. Devonta Freeman — 89
10. Joe Nixon — 88

The Madden 20 ratings are decided by EA’s Andre Weingarten and Dustin Smith. You can learn a lot more about the process of how they come up with player ratings in this fascinating ESPN feature.

The Madden NFL ratings were for a long time formulated by ratings czar Donny Moore until he retired in 2015. Madden NFL 20’s player ratings will change as the season progresses based on how players perform on the field.

Something new for Madden 20 are the new X-Factor abilities that give the highest-rated players unique special skills that can be used in certain circumstances. This will theoretically boost a player’s OVR even further, though it remains to be seen how it will all shake out.

• Madden NFL 20 pre-order guide

Madden 20 launches on August 2 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. EA Access members will get a limited amount of time to play the game early, as usual.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/madden-20-ratings-revealed-for-every-player-and-te/1100-6468442/

There’s been a lot of deals to keep track of now that Amazon Prime Day 2019 is in full swing, and we’re already seeing a number of changes in pricing to keep up with some competitors like Target and Walmart. While the majority of these deals are for games and hardware that have already been released, such as Resident Evil 2, Red Dead Redemption 2, and some Switch bundles, Amazon has also put some yet to be released games at a discount as well. Along with Final Fantasy VII Remake, Prime Day also has other games like Doom Eternal, Cyberpunk 2077, Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order, and other upcoming games at a discount.

So far, Prime Day has offered a lot of interesting deals across all platforms. There’s a whole lot to cover and we’ve pulled together a solid batch of games for our roundup and another from CNET focusing on some interesting tech. One game, in particular, releasing soon is Wolfenstein: Youngblood, which will launch on PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. Another game of note is Marvel’s Avengers. Though it’s still a long time out from its May 2020 release, we can expect to hear more from the game this week from San Diego Comic Con. So with that, here’s a roundup of some deals for some of late 2019 and early 2020 for Amazon Prime Day.

• Code Vein — $50
• Cyberpunk 2077 — $50
• Doom Eternal — $50
• Final Fantasy VII Remake — $50
• Marvel’s Avengers — $50
• Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order — $51
• Wolfenstein: Youngblood — $32

More Amazon Prime Day 2019 coverage:

• Prime Day 2019: Best Video Game Deals On PS4, Switch, Xbox One; Tips; And More
  
• Prime Day Gaming Deals: Best PS4 Deals On Games, Consoles, And More
• Best Nintendo Switch Deals For Amazon Prime Day 2019
• Best PC Games And Accessories For Prime Day 2019
• Best Xbox One Deals For Prime Day 2019
• 7 Tips For Saving More During Amazon Prime Day 2019
• Best VR Gaming Deals For Prime Day 2019
• Not-Prime Day 2019: All The Best Sales That Aren’t On Amazon
  
• GameStop Kicks Off Huge Summer Sale Just Before Prime Day
• The Best Prime Day Gaming PC Deals At Dell
• Ebay Sale Might Have You Rooting For Amazon To Crash During Prime Day
• New Exclusive Star Wars Funko Pop Launching For Amazon Prime Day
• The Free PC Games Twitch Prime Members Can Claim In July
• Walmart Prime Day Deals Include Xbox One Bundle With Headset, Controller For $300
• Best Prime Day Anime Deals
• Best Prime Day Deals On Funko Pops
• Best Prime Day TV Show And Movie Deals

Best Prime Day Deals

• PlayStation Plus 12-month subscription — $36 at Massgenie
• PS4 Slim console + Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition + Marvel’s Spider-Man (digital code) — $250 ($359) at Amazon
• DualShock 4 PS4 controllers — $40 at Amazon
• Nintendo Switch (neon red/blue Joy-Cons) / Nintendo Switch (gray Joy-Cons) — $300 w/ free $35 Eshop credit at Amazon
• Nintendo Switch + select game of your choice + bonus accessory — $329 at Walmart
• Xbox One S All-Digital Edition + Phantom White wireless controller — $200 at Amazon
• Batman: The Complete TV Series — $36.39 at Amazon
• Red Dead Redemption 2 (PS4 and Xbox One) — $30 at Walmart

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/prime-day-final-fantasy-7-remake-cyberpunk-2077-mo/1100-6468438/