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PCGamesN Monday, September 25, 2023 7:50 AM
     Is Payday 3 matchmaking down? Current server status

Are Payday 3 servers down? The third installment in the Payday series went straight to the top of the Steam best sellers chart on release day, but its immediate success came with a downside as servers were slammed, matchmaking crashed, and error codes started popping up. While developer Starbreeze has been open with communication and quick to fix issues, there may still be a rocky road ahead.

For most multiplayer games, server issues come with the territory. When too many people try to play the game at once, sometimes those servers just can't hack it. Payday 3 is no different, and too many heisters spoil the… heist. Or something. In fact, since Payday 3 is an 'always online' co-op game, there's no real way to get around it. If you're having issues, here's the current lowdown on whether Payday 3 matchmaking is down right now.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 25, 2023 7:45 AM
     Grab Cities Skylines and every major DLC for just $20

Cities Skylines 2 isn't far away, but there's still plenty of opportunity to either experience the amazing, original city builder for the first time, or have a final, celebratory playthrough with all the Cities Skylines DLC packs. Courtesy of a huge new sale, you can get the entire Cities Skylines base game, plus the deluxe edition upgrade and all the major expansions and map packs for $20. The definitive spiritual successor to SimCity, this is the best Cities Skylines deal anywhere, perfect for bagging basically the entirety of CS1 ahead of CS2.

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PCGamesN Monday, September 25, 2023 7:34 AM
     How to remove your mask in Payday 3

Want to know how to remove your mask in Payday 3? Being incognito is one of the most important things you can do as a bank robber, so we're told. With the amount of surveillance these days, simply wearing a stocking over your head just isn't going to cut it; you're going to need something a lot more robust. A clown mask it is, then.

The heists in Payday 3 are an adrenaline rush of bullets, stealing, and escaping incarceration, our Payday 3 review says as much. But can you take a breather in the midst of the carnage? Is it possible to remove your mask of dastardly deeds and go back to a normal life?

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PCGamesN Monday, September 25, 2023 6:11 AM
     Payday 3 tanks on Steam as Starbreeze fights new matchmaking problem

Payday 3 matchmaking issues continue as the heist FPS faces a tough response on Steam, where it now has a 'mostly negative' rating based on player reviews. Users cite issues with getting into Payday 3 matches and also the game's always-online functionality. Wait times and some performance issues are also cause for complaint, with only 33% of all Payday 3 Steam reviews now offering the shooter a positive notice. Developer Starbreeze also reports that it has encountered a fresh problem with Payday 3 matchmaking that as of this writing it is still attempting to stabilize.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 25, 2023 6:48 AM
    

The conversation/free-for-all around the role of automated "AI"-based game development rolls on with a few thoughts from Tom Hall, co-founder of id Software and one of the creators of the original DOOM, who says he's (Commander) keen on the prospect of "ethical" uses for such tools in gamedev, but worries that reliance on them "will homogenize games, sort of like AAA games are now".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 25, 2023 3:53 AM
    

PlatinumGames co-founder Hideki Kamiya is leaving the company to work on new projects. His last day is 12th October 2023. Announcing the move on Xitter, Platinum thanked Kamiya for "his creative ideas, leadership, and contribution to the growth of PlatinumGames from our start-up to this very day".

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Twinfinite Monday, September 25, 2023 3:59 AM
    
A legend is set to take his leave.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 25, 2023 7:59 AM
     Why does Matchmaking take forever in Payday 3? AnsweredIt's no secret that Payday 3 has had a rough launch, and honestly, I'm not angry; I'm just disappointed. Payday 3 is already one of my favorite games of 2023, but suffers from one fatal flaw. Most of the time, users can't even play it. All the internet memes and jokes aside, many are tired of the login bugs and enormous queue times for lobbies. In this guide, let me try and answer the question, Why does Matchmaking take forever in Payday 3? Related: How to invite and play with friends on Payday 3 Why does Matchmaking take forever in Payday 3? Answered An Image Payday 3 players can hear – Image: PC Invasion If you've ever sat in a Matchmaking queue for 10 minutes + only for it to throw up a 'Matchmaking Error' or leave you in limbo, you're not alone. Unfortunately, the official response to these issues is light on details. The official Payday 3 Twitter profile has been working overtime, reporting on the Matchmaking statu...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 25, 2023 6:57 AM
     How to get C-Stacks in Payday 3Cold hard cash and jewelry may be your preferred tender in Payday games, but times have changed. In Payday 3, you can spend an alternative currency called C-Stacks. Is this the Payday version of cryptocurrency? Honestly, I'm not sure, but what I do know is that several items from the vendors can't be purchased the conventional way. For those items, you'll need to part with your hard-earned C-Stacks, so here's how to get C-Stacks in Payday 3. Related: How to get the Blue Keycard in Rock the Cradle in Payday 3 How to get C-Stacks in Payday 3 C-Stacks can be obtained in two ways. One is through specific challenges, and the other is through currency conversion. Let's go over the former first. How to convert cash into C-Stacks Image: PC Invasion The most straightforward method of acquiring C-Stacks is to trade your mountains of dollars for them. You can convert dollars into C-Stacks through the Vendors menu and by selecting Setaggi: Cu...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, September 25, 2023 1:41 AM
     Starfield Londinion Featured ImageOne of the best things you can do in Starfield is to follow the different side quests and discover all the secrets that lie within this galaxy. One of the most entertaining questlines in the game is the UC Vanguard questlines. While not very promising at first, you will soon be entangled in galaxy-threatening conspiracies and lethal alien lifeforms. Well, that escalated quickly. Time to go back to where it all started. Here is how to find Londinion in Starfield. Starfield: How to find Londinion in Starfield Screenshot: Bethesda Londinion can be found on the Toliman II planet in the Toliman system. It is one of the last locations you visit during the UC Vanguard questline. You can find the Toliman system just next to the Alpha Centauri system. However, you will have to advance through the UC Vanguard questline to be able to visit Londinion. Not only because it is a very dangerous place due to the presence of terrormorphs, but also because it is in complete lockdown. Once yo...