Microsoft Is Considering Including Ads in Free-to-Play Games

According to a Business Insider report, the gaming studio of Microsoft has the potential to add ads to free games. The report states that Microsoft is trying to provide a new revenue stream to developers creating free games for gaming platforms. According to the latest sources of details on the proposed plan, in-game advertising will not interfere with gameplay and may appear on structures such as in-game signs, signs, and product placements.

Sources also informed Business Insiders that Microsoft does not intend to take a cut of the advertising revenue, but instead allows game developers and advertisers to share profits. The proposed move opens up a whole new source of revenue for developers, especially for smaller studios that don’t generate the level of revenue generated by large games like Fortnite and Apex Legends.

At the time of writing, it’s unclear if Microsoft has already presented plans to advertisers, but sources say it’s possible that ads will appear on the Microsoft platform as early as the third quarter of this year.

Battlefield 2042 In-game Voice Chat is Being Added This Week

Battlefield 2042 will add in-game voice chat tomorrow, Tuesday, April 19, EA announced.

In EA’s official patch notes for Battlefield 2042’s major update 4.0, the publisher confirmed a new feature that players have been waiting for since the game launched in November. There’s a slight downside, though: Battlefield 2042’s VoIP only works when you’re forming a party or squad, so you can’t automatically communicate with your entire team.

Prior to this patch, voice chat with your team was only possible through a third-party app such as Discord or through your console’s built-in Friends/Party system. Luckily, the 4.0 update fixes that. While the addition of in-game voice chat is certainly the main title of the new update, there are a few other things included.

However, it is not clear whether players will be interested to give the game another since its recent players count fell below 1000 on steam.

Elden Ring Patch 1.04 Buffs Colossal Swords and More

Elden Ring patch 1.04 has arrived, buffing Colossal Swords and magic. Earlier today, the new update for Elden Ring has buffed Colossal Swords and magic attacks. The weapon attack speed and two-handed attack damage from Colossal Swords has been increased, while the recovery time after using the weapon has actually been reduced.

Another major change of note is actually an NPC quest, this new update actually expands the quest line of Patches by adding in brand new events, fleshing out his story. Furthermore, some magic attacks have seen significant buffs. The likes of Crystal Barrage, Grave of Haima, Shatter Earth, Ranni’s Dark Moon, and Rennala’s Full Moon have all seen their casting speed increased, and their recovery time decreased.

You can check out the full list of patch notes for the new Elden Ring update over on the official Bandai Namco website. This is one of the biggest balance updates since the game launched earlier this year in February.

DayZ Patch Adds New Weapons, Tweaks Controls, And Kickstarts ‘Walpurgis Night’ Event

The zombie franchise was once thought to be all but forgotten about, but the overall success of Dying Light 2 is seemingly keeping it alive. According to a recent post on the DayZ website, patch 1.17 has started rolling out for all platforms and features a number of changes as well as the addition of some new weapons. Firearms have been expanded and now include the CR-550 Savanna, which is a powerful bolt-action rifle, a .308 Longhorn pistol, and a P1 9 mm. However, one of the more interestings thing about this update is it begins the “Walpurgis Night” event, which runs between now and May 9. It’s based off a real Christian celebration that’s designed to ward off witches and often features bonfires. With the event, the update brings the return of burning stakes, a cauldron, a witch hat, and other witch-based accouterments.

Patch 1.17 also comes with the ability to change the sensitivity of the controls, which includes moving, steering, and aiming. There’s also the implementation of an “alternative control scheme,” which allows players to adjust controls but without “affecting the existing scheme” in any significant way. This could be changed further depending on user feedback.

It is worth mentioning that Dayz is running a 40% sale on steam as of posting this blog. The sale will end 28 April so hurry up grab your copy now.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/221100/DayZ/

Source: GameRant

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