Genshin Impact Electro Archon – When will Baal (Raiden) be playable?

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Genshin Impact fans have a lot to look forward to in the coming days. After the release of the Hu Tao banner, Moment of Bloom, the game is gearing up to receive the next major update, the 1.4 Update. 

The 1.4 Update is all set to bring tons of new content including weapons and items in the games. Rosaria will be the new character joining the game along with the likes of a new in-game dating sim and much more. The update is all set to arrive on 17th March, with the next update launching at the end of April.

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As far as the 1.5 Update is concerned, the beta testing signups have already started for it. It is speculated that the update will be bringing the Chasm region into the game. Amidst that, players are wondering whether Baal will be playable in the game. Here is all you need to know about it.

Genshin Impact Electro Archon – When will Baal (Raiden) be playable?

Baal aka God of Eternity aka Raiden Shogun is the Electro Archon who is the ruler of Inazuma. She is quite a strict ruler and has enforced the Vision Hunt Decree to eliminate the use of Visions. It is also stated that she is known by a different name by the locals, just like Rex Lapis is known as Zhongli.

For those who are wondering whether Baal will be playable in the game, it should be noted that as of now there is no information about it. Even in the game, we have just heard about Baal from Zhongli and are yet to see her in the game. However, considering that Venti and Zhongli are playable in the game, we can expect Baal to be playable as well once the Inazuma region is added into the game. The Inazuma region is slated to release in the 1.6 Update, which will be arriving sometime in June.

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GTA 5 Remake Mod Is Now Available on PC – Here's How to Download

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The brand new GTA 5 Remake mod on PC allows you to play the eight-year-old game with late eight-gen visuals.

Without any doubt, GTA 5 is the most successful game of Rockstar Games to this date when it comes to financial and commercial data. The game has sold over 140 million units since its launch in 2013. Despite experiencing a graphical leap after its launch on last-gen consoles, GTA 5 is supposed to get another visual rework once it hits the new Sony and Microsoft platforms later this year. That being said, there are still some ways to get an unofficial GTA 5 Remake on PC.

Nb.Design's new mod is a brand new unofficial visual enhancement for the PC version of GTA 5 that adds a new pack of trees, rocks, weather effects, and grass to the game. Along with them, the GTA 5 Remak Mod also improves the overall reflection quality and lighting. The good news is the mod is compatible with FiveM and NVE mods.

In order to get the new remake mod, you have to be an Nb.Design Patreon member, which simply means you can't get the mod for free. Visit here if you want to purchase the subscription. We strongly suggest you read the requirements of the mod before subscribing or downloading it. Now, if you are looking for free visual enhancements, you may find some significant lighting and weather effect updates among the NVE mods.

GTA 5 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The game is supposed to launch on PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S later this year. Thus far, there has been no official news about the next installment of Grand Theft Auto 6, though some reporters believe it's still in the early stages of the development process.

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When Will Destiny 2 Update 3.1.1 Arrive? Full Patch Notes Shared

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Bungie officially shared the full patch notes for Destiny 2 update 3.1.1 recently. The update is set to be released across all platforms on March 16.

As one of the most played free-to-play games on each one of its target platforms, Destiny 2 has a huge community among gamers around the world, thanks to Bungie's detailed roadmap for supporting the game in the next couple of years both technically and content-wise.

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Destiny 2 update 3.1.1 is the closest update of the game to launch that will be available on March 16. The maintenance will begin at 9 am PDT and it's expected to end around 11 am PDT. Below, you can have a look at what the new update will bring to the game:

Destiny 2 Update 3.1.1

Strikes

  • Fallen S.A.B.E.R.:
  • Fixed an issue where the strike Boss would not spawn until all players were alive and present.
  • Improved objective waypoint behavior.
  • Fixed some grammatical errors in player-directive text.
  • Fixed a bug where a fireteam member entering the area late could cause the Warsat falling visual effects again.
  • Fixed an issue where Zavala's dialog in the first area could play multiple times.
  • Fixed a bug where a fallen energy shield could be seen sticking out of a wall.
  • Devil's Lair:
  • Sepiks Prime now has a Boss health bar.
  • Fixed some floating environment objects.
  • Fixed an issue where some monster spawn points looked like accessible doorways to players.
  • Fixed an issue where an Overload Captain could spawn with the wrong name.
  • Fixed an issue where the Fallen Walker and Fallen Brigs could respawn after they were defeated.
  • Fixed an issue where physics was missing from a wall early in the strike, allowing players to get lost out of environment.

Armor

  • Fixed an issue with the Linear Actuators Exotic perk for the Titan Exotic Dunemarchers, which was not triggering properly. The perk now behaves as expected, triggering on each/subsequent melee strike after an appropriate amount of sprint time.
  • Font of Might no longer displays a generic "Damage Boost" string when its benefit is active.
  • Fixed a bug where the Mantle of Battle Harmony and Omnioculus Exotics were not displaying their flavor text.
  • Omioculus also no longer grants melee energy when making only yourself invisible under some circumstances.
  • Cuirass of the Falling Star no longer grants an Overshield when used with Supers other than Thundercrash.

Weapons

  • Fixed an issue where flavor text wasn't appearing for several seasonal weapons.
  • Added rumble to the end of Dead Man's Tale's reload.
  • Adjusted Riskrunner perk VFX that were causing epileptic issues.
  • Reduced Arbalest's aim assist, making it harder to hit headshots in Crucible.
  • Set the Frenzy and Cranial Spike perks to use the correct buff icons.
  • Fixed Ticuu's Divination's missing kill feed icon.
  • After a few weeks of development and playtests, we also have a round of Stasis balancing slated for March 23.

Other Issues Resolved by Destiny 2 update Patch 3.1.1:

  • Dunemarcher's Linear Actuator Exotic perk will now properly trigger on melee strikes, and chain to combatants, after sprinting for the appropriate length of time.
  • The Double Trouble Dreaming City Triumph can now be obtained.
  • The Braytech transponder signal on Europa will no longer be removed if player dies with 2/3 completed.
  • Completing the Forfeit Shrine Ascendant Challenge will now grant progress towards the Ascendant Champion and Honed for Speed Triumphs.

Destiny 2 is now available on PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC.

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Genshin Impact 1.5 Leaks: Baizhu, Yaoyao, Dendro Not in 1.5 Update, Reruns Likely

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miHoYo's free-to-play gacha role-playing-game is one of the most trending things in the industry right now. The game had a playerbase of around 40 million last year and it has continued to grow over the months.

Quite recently, the developers introduced the Hu Tao banner in the game, which was one of the most sought characters. As the Moment of Bloom banner comes to an end, the next major update for the game, the 1.4 Update, is all set to arrive. The update will be adding a new character Rosaria, a new in-game dating sim, and tons of new items and weapons.

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Genshin Impact 1.5 Leaks: Baizhu, Yaoyao Dendro Not in 1.5 Update

miHoYo has started the beta testing sign-ups for the next update after 1.4. The 1.5 Update is rumored to bring the Chasm region to the map, and alongside that, a few new characters are also expected to arrive. It is being speculated for a while now that two Dendro characters will be making their debut in the game. This includes Baizhu and Yaoyao. However, things seem to have changed a bit.

As per reliable leaker Genshin leaks, we are not getting Dendro in the 1.5 Update. Dendro is one of the seven elements in the game, but as of now, there are no Dendro characters available in the game. This means fans who have been waiting for Baizhu and Yaoyao might need to wait a bit more for them to arrive. The source of this information is a Tieba post from a data miner, which makes it quite reliable.

However, Genshin Leaks states that considering this is still the beta, things might be changed or added in the final version of the game. There is still over a month to go for the 1.5 Update, and we might as well see Dendro getting introduced in the game. As of now, Dendro seems to be less likely to arrive in 1.5. On the other hand, another tweet by the same user suggests that we might get some reruns. It will be interesting to see which character gets a rerun, with some rumors already stating that Zhongli might be one of them.

Genshin Impact is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Mobile.

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Genshin Impact Account Hack: How to Avoid it and Will 2FA be Added?

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Genshin Impact is undoubtedly one of the most popular games in the industry right now. A lot has been going on in the game in the past few days, and a major 1.4 Update is all set to roll out in the next few days. 

Amidst all that, the entire Genshin Impact community has become paranoid of their accounts getting hacked. Here is what we know about the hack so far and how players can avoid it.

Genshin Impact Account Hack: How to avoid it?

Recently, a large number of players have reported that their accounts have been hacked. The exact reason behind it is unknown, but many believe it is due to a large database leak that has happened. While we are not able to verify those claims, we can instead suggest ways how you can secure your account.

  • Change your password: Most of the time users a common passwords for their emails and game accounts. If their email password gets leaked in a data breach or due to some other reason, that means both their accounts will be at risk. This should be avoided at all costs. Users should try to use a strong and unique password that has a combination of special characters, alphabets, and numbers. This makes it less vulnerable to brute force attacks and improves the security of your account.
  • Link your mobile number and email to your account: You should make sure that you have your mobile number linked to your account. This will prevent your account password from getting changed, although the hacker might still get access to your account if he has your password.
  • Avoid phishing links: Be it Genshin Impact or any other game, you should stay away from all sites which offer you any in-game item for free. More often than not, these websites are fake and will ask for your account credentials which can get it hacked.
  • UID alone can't get your account hacked: This has been one of the most debatable things in the community, and many players are paranoid of their UID being leaked online. It should be noted that if you are using a strong enough password, UID alone isn't enough to get your account hacked.

Genshin Impact Account Hack: Will 2FA be added?

As of now, miHoYo hasn't stated that 2FA will be added or not. But considering the recent developments, it just makes sense for the developers to add it as soon as possible. We will keep you updated once that is added. Until then, stay away from phishing links and secure your account!

Genshin Impact is available on PC, PS4, PS5, and Mobile.

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Why Did Genshin Impact KFC Collab Cancel in Shanghai, China?

Genshin Impact KFC Collab

The Genshin Impact KFC collab in China tempted a lot of fans to head to the closest branch of KFC in their town and get the new skins of the game, but at the end of the day, they returned home disappointed and empty-handed.

Even before its official announcement, there were some huge leaks around a collaboration between Genshin Impact and KFC this month in China. Last night, a lot of Genshin Impact fans in China stood in crowded lines to eventually purchase their Genshin Impact-themed meals and get some in-game skins and cosmetics. However, the event didn't end well at the local Police in China decided to cancel the Genshin Impact KFC collab due to the concerns over COVID-19 spread.

Last night, a lot of Chinese Redditors started posting unbelievable images from the lines in front of the KFC branches in different cities of the country after the beginning of the Genshin Impact event. The reception of fans for such an event was truly unexpected for KFC. If they knew how many crowded lines were going to appear in front of the branches, they would probably consider some safety guidelines for the customers.

Genshin Impact KFC Collab Cancelled

From TechRaptor

It's yet to be seen how the event would be continued in the near future, but the KFC managers will probably need to reach an agreement with the Police department of China to ensure the safety of customers and lower the danger of COVID-19 spread. The Police officers mostly intervened in Shanghai and Hangzhou, but more stores might consider cancelling the event if people continue to make crowded lines in front of KFC restaurants.

Genshin Impact is currently available for free on PS4 and PC. The game is set to be launched on PS5 and Nintendo Switch sometime in the future, as per the developer, miHoYo.

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Roblox blox.pink Explained: Is it Legit?

Roblox has been one of the most popular games over the years. There is a wide range of Roblox games out there, each with a unique theme and millions of players playing them every day. 

Roblox Corp. recently went public as well, which raised the company's market cap to $38 billion. The company went public via a direct listing instead of an initial public offering and the company's stocks were trading over 40% higher than the price during the private financing round. As the game continues to grow, the developers have a number of things planned for the game, including a display name change update and a voice chat feature.

Roblox blox.pink Explained: Is it Legit?

Recently, some of the players have started receiving a weird message while playing the game on some of the game's servers. Other players usually ask them to visit this site which is known as blox.pink, and apparently, these will reward them with free Robux as per the message. Many users are wondering if the website is legit or not.

It should be noted that a majority of sites offering Robux for free are not legit. Most of the servers are filled with users spamming this site link, which is likely not real users at all. However, when players try to go to the blox.pink website the get redirected to blox.land website. This website is a survey website and after completing a survey, players will get some Robux into their account. Users have reported that they have successfully got Robux after going through the withdrawal process, without getting their accounts compromised.

That being said, there are a few things to note. First, this is not an official way of getting Robux. It might be possible the developers would ban users who obtained Robux via this method since it's not a legitimate way to get the in-game currency. Therefore, users are advised to bear caution while using these websites to get Robux.

Roblox is available on PC, Xbox One, Mobile, macOS.

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What Is the Overwatch Nvidia Reflex Support Update on PC?

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The Overwatch Nvidia Reflex support update on Public Test Servers enables the PC players to use the technology for lowering the system latency.

Nvidia Reflex is a technology that has been built inside the company's graphics cards since the GTX 900 series. The main goal of the Overwatch Nvidia Reflex update is to reduce the system latency by 50%, which is a significant number.

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As shown in the figure below, by enabling the Nvidia Reflex technology in Overwatch, using the company's most recent RTX 3000 graphics cards, the system latency has been reduced to half the normal number, which is incredible for competitive titles like Overwatch.

Overwatch Nvidia Reflex

The update is currently available in Public Test Servers and it probably takes a few weeks until it hits the main servers of the game as well. That said, it probably won't make a difference for you if the graphics processor you're using is something other than Nvidia.

In addition to adding Nvidia Reflex support to the PC version of the game, Blizzard recently rolled out a visual enhancement update for Overwatch on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles that allows the players to run the game in three different modes with the option to secure high resolution and lower frame rates or vice versa. There has been no similar patch for the PS5 version of the game so far.

Overwatch is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Blizzard has been working on the sequel to Overwatch for a few years now, but the game still won't be around anytime soon. The developers target a release date beyond 2022 for Overwatch 2 on both the current-gen and last-gen consoles.

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Who is Kizuna AI? Meet Valentino's New VTuber Fashion Model

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Fashion brand Valentino revealed it partnered up with VTuber Kizuna Ai for its 2021 Spring Summer collection. Kizuna Ai was also featured as the cover girl of commons&Sense Issue 60. Many pages of the magazine feature Kizuna Ai modelling for the Valentino 2021SS Collection, showcasing several outfits and bags.  You love Valentino and its fashion, but have no idea who Kizuna Ai is and what VTuber are? We're here to explain everything.

Simply put, a Virtual YouTuber is a character created by an individual or a company, who usually has an anime-stylized avatar, and uploads videos like a normal YouTuber would.

Kizuna Ai, who debuted in 2016 in Japan, started this Virtual YouTuber, or VTuber trend. The first Kizuna Ai videos featured the character simply introducing herself, with her actress controlling the character through motion recognition. Soon after, Kizuna Ai became a social phenomenon as several short clips of her playing games went viral. Now, Kizuna Ai has nearly 3 million subscribers, virtual concerts, still play games, has her own Virtual Reality game, and has different actresses voicing her for multiple languages.

Following Kizuna Ai's success, many other VTubers started appearing, either independently, or backed by companies. Now, nearly every Japanese company or game studio nowadays have their own VTuber for promotion. Or are turning their beloved and established characters into VTubers. Many game live streams or announcement showcases invite popular VTubers as guests as well. VTubers are even invited to variety shows on Japanese TV.

Rather than developing a 3D model like Kizuna Ai, which requires huge effort and money, most VTubers instead use Live2D. A technology that automatically animates 2D illustrations. Many VTubers use 2D portraits animated with Live2D. It's a cheap and easy access to the world of VTubing. Regularly making new videos for a VTuber is no easy task however, even for a big company and game developers.

While Kizuna Ai popularized VTubers, it's however important to note this isn't particularly a new concept.

Niconico Douga, which is basically the Japanese version of YouTube, has been featuring videos similar to VTubers for decades now. Vocaloid characters such as Hatsune Miku, which are basically virtual idols who can sing anything you want them to in robotic tunes, have been around for years. As well as the Miku Miku Dance program, or MMD, which is widely used to animate and create videos of not only Vocaloid but any type of characters.

Another important thing to note is that the identity behind a VTuber is rarely ever made public. As more and more big capitalistic companies get into the VTuber business, this will inevitably lead to certain issues such as lack of credit. The original Japanese version of Kizuna Ai was only officially revealed in April 2020, four years after her debut, to be voiced by Japanese voice actress Nozomi Kasuga. Kizuna Ai also got her own company back then, Kizuna Ai Co., Ltd., following the report of huge debt suffered by original managing company Activ8.

@kizunaai0630ヴァレンティノ×キズナアイ 🎀 ❤# #valentino # #valentinogaravani # #romanstud # #valentinocollezionemilano ♬ AIAIAI – Kizuna AI (キズナアイ)

Kizuna Ai modelling for Valentino is another huge step in the process of VTubers entering the mainstream space

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VTubers are mainly popular in Japan, China, and Asia. However, some companies, such as Hololive, are also launching English audience focused VTubers.

Hololive by Cover Cop is, besides Kizuna Ai, one of the most important VTuber agencies. It's one of the most popular agglomeration of VTuber there is with over a hundred talents. Hololive is everywhere, most notably thanks to how quick it was to introduce English VTubers for a broader audience. Hololive English was revealed in September 2020, including several names you'll definitely end up seeing if you stick around anime fandoms on social media: Watson Amelia, Ninomae Ina'nis, Takanashi Kiara, Mori Calliope, and Gawr Gura. That shark girl with the blue hoodie you've probably seen at least once? That's Gawr Gura.

There's an Hololive Indonesia, Korea, and India as well. VTubers are particularly popular in Indonesia, China, and several Asian countries besides Japan.

That's it for our introduction for VTubers and Kizuna Ai. Needless to say, we tried to keep this as basic as possible and didn't go into details. DualShockers will be covering more and more VTuber content in the long run, so stick with us if you're like to discover some interesting VTubers and learn more about this phenomenon.

@kizunaai0630commons&sense最新号ではヴァレンティノの2021年春夏コレクションを着た私をたくさん載せてもらいました 📖 ✨# #valentino # #valentinogaravani # #romanstud # #valentinocollezionemilano # #commonsandsense ♬ over the reality – Kizuna AI

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Apex Legends March 12 Update – No-Fill Players, Heat Shields, and Ring Fury Stage 2

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This week was a big one for fans of Apex Legends. The start of the Chaos Theory Collection event and the launch of the Switch port has given fans plenty to talk about. 

Between character nerfs, weapon rebalances, and the newest game modes, the developers at Respawn Entertainment are juggling quite a bit.

Today, they shipped a patch that hopefully balances the game better with all of the new changes and additions.

Here's everything you need to know about the March 12 Apex update.

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Photo from the official Apex Legends YouTube page

Apex March 12 Update

The update was delivered to us today in the form of a small Twitter thread. It is significantly smaller than the massive Chaos Theory update, but it still seems like it should help rebalance the game.

"No-Fill" Players

Added earlier this week, players now have the option to drop solo, by unchecking the "no-fill" box before the start of a match. Respawn said today that matches will now be limited to only two "no-fill" players. They said in their tweet, "This is a temporary measure while we solve a problem that was causing games to start with fewer than 60 players."

Heat Shields

The newly introduced heat shields are being taken out of ranked and private matches until "further notice." It's unclear specifically why they've been disabled by Respawn other than their tweet citing some necessary bug fixes. They say that they're hoping to "fix some bugs with it by early next week, for those using it in the Ring Fury Takeover playlist."

Ring Fury Stage 2

Another small change to the game's playlists comes in the form of an extension to Ring Fury Stage 2. It will be around until Monday, to seemingly make up for any lost playtime due to the heat shield changes.

Apex Tracker

The final dev update has nothing to do with the actual software of the game. The changes listed above are the only things being altered in the Apex March 12 update. In the final tweet of the thread, Respawn updated their "Apex Tracker" Trello account that helps give the community a voice. They asked for feedback saying that they "would love to know if people find it valuable—if so, we'll make it more of a regular (weekly) thing."

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