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• Gears 5: Estana Error, Server Issues Plague Launch | Game Rant - GameRant
• The good, the bad and the ugly of the week – 06 September 2019 - Critical Hit
• 'MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order': Upcoming Free Update Will Include New Outfits - Marvel Entertainment
• The Best Games Of 2019 (So Far) | Movies - Empire

Gears 5: Estana Error, Server Issues Plague Launch | Game Rant - GameRant Posted: 06 Sep 2019 10:03 AM PDT The official Gears 5 release date is scheduled for next Tuesday, September 10, and many players are certain to be excited to jump into The Coalition's new third-person shooter very soon. That said, there are several options for those that are looking to play Gears 5 early, and some fans are already diving into the Gears 5 campaign and multiplayer offerings. However, this early access to Gears 5 has not been without its issues, as a number of players are encountering errors as well as connection and server issues. The most common problem that players appear to be encountering is related to a Gears 5 ESTANA error, which is assigned Error Code 0x80004001. Players that experience the Gears of War 5 ESTANA error are instructed to visit the game's support website, but searching for the error there does not currently produce any solutions. That said, The Coalition has indicated that a full reboot of the game may correct some of the issues connected to the Gears 5 ESTANA error. Continue scrolling to keep reading Click the button below to start this article in quick view. advertising RELATED: Gears 5 Review With respect to exactly what these issues are, they are not exclusive to the Gears 5 multiplayer options, though some players are indeed reporting Gears 5 server issues and connection issues when attempting to play the online-focused modes. More specifically, the ESTANA error can lead to the Gears 5 campaign not loading, which may come as a bit of a surprise to those that were expecting the single-player offering to be free from any of the launch day issues that often impact multiplayer games. #Gears5 Service Update: 1:25am PT Following our latest deployment, we are seeing a dramatic improvement to service stability. The team will now be monitoring the impact of this change to determine if additional updates are needed. Thank you for your patience. — The Coalition Studio (@CoalitionGears) September 6, 2019 However, The Coalition has been quick to act on player's indication that Gears 5 is not working, and the developer was implementing server side updates over the course of several hours last night. In a tweet that The Coalition made at 1:25am PST on September 6, the developer stated that it was "seeing a dramatic improvement to service stability," and hopefully this will continue to be the case as more players login to Gears of War 5 this weekend. advertising Certainly, the Gears 5 matchmaking issues, and the other multiplayer-centric problems that fans are experiencing, are in line with what players frequently see on a game's launch day. While the Gears 5 campaign issues are bit more of an anomaly, it seems that The Coalition is taking strides to resolve everything promptly, and it is likely that all bugs will be squashed before the game's official release date next week. Gears 5 launches on September 10 for PC and Xbox One. MORE: Gears 5: How to Emote Source: Twitter Tags: PC, Gears of War, Microsoft, Xbox One, The Coalition, Gears of War 5 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Finally Adds Fan Favorite Mode advertising

The good, the bad and the ugly of the week – 06 September 2019 - Critical Hit Posted: 06 Sep 2019 05:40 AM PDT Being careless is a bad thing, but being carefree is a good thing. Best stories of the week I think I can safely say that we all believe in CD Projekt Red, a developer with so much goodwill amongst gamers that they're legally allowed to eat an open-baby sammich and not be thrown into the deepest of jails for the act, that's just how much good karma they have. Cyberpunk 2077 is probably going to be the single-player game that lives up to the hype, and if history is anything to go by, it'll be devoid of all the penny-pinching practices that currently plague games today. Wouldn't it be cool if that school of thought could be applied to multiplayer as well? Good news chums, because while it may be a long ways away, Cyberpunk 2077 will allow players to get their trans-humanism on in a social space. In other good news, EA might be bringing Fight Night back! Sure it'll probably be something developed in Frostbite, broken at launch and missing half of the weight classes needed for the fine art of pugilism but still! Fight Night! The original games were some of the best fisticuffs experiences ever, and if you say that you never chose Mike Tyson for a few rounds against a no-hope Bantam-weight in Fight Night Round 4, then you're a damn liar. Worst story of the week Oh Chucklefish, this is not cool. A beloved developer behind such hits as Stardew Valley, Starbound and Wargroove, Chucklefish is usually considered to be the Wes Anderson of games: Completely cool in their squareness, easy to identify by visuals alone and an indie sweetheart. With recent allegations of the studio exploiting volunteer work for profit, that reputation has been tarnished somewhat. It's also emblematic of problems within the wider games development industry, but the moral of the story is that all work has a value, and that no matter the promise, you should never work for free. WTF story of the week In my illustrious career as a professional pisser-offer of Leon Schuster fans, not once did I ever imagine that I'd want to literally drink a Pokémon. In a new showcase of Pokémon Sword and Shield that included a game mode where you can make virtual curry and add several recipes to a dedicated Curry Dex, you'd have to find something truly bizarre if you wanted to top that bit of culinary weirdness. This being Pokémon, that bar was set and surpassed with the most British Pokémon of all time, a haunted teapot that urges its trainers to drink deep of its obsidian juices. Header image of the week It's not a header image per se, but after hearing that Dave Bautista was going to be in Gears 5 this mock-up of what it would look like if fellow WWE legend John Cena also had a multiplayer skin, keeps making me giggle: Comments of the week We've got a bunch here from Hammer now that he's back and curating like a madman! First up, Original Heretic sums beautifully and quickly the general response to porn site Bang Bros buying a porn star doxxing website and then killing it with fire: Bang-up job! Kudos to Monster Cheddar for giving Geoff a headache over Remedy trying to fix Control's graphical problems up: So they are trying to regain Control? Pariah ain't too happy with PEGI's stance over NBA 2K20's obscene gambling mechanics and rightly so: How much more blatant can you be? Holy shit. It's like watching the dog shit on the couch and then STILL blaming the cat. Son of Banana Jim makes me wish for the nuclear annihilation of the Internet: I can't wait for the day that we wake up and social media has died. Can you imagine that day, when people become normal again. Where they don't overreact online because one person likes x, or another thinks y is better, or some dumb hashtag occupy their attention or that their twitter follower number is some reflection of their worth as a person, or look down on those they perceive as luddites for not caring about such utter arbitrary nonsense like twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Tumblr. And even I got a nod for my bravery in sitting through Leon Schuster's new song, but my shelf is full of awesome trophies already (that I bought for a steal at an Estate auction for some rich and dead athlete), so I'm good for now. Critical Hit Original Recipe Content Gears 5 review – Bigger, better, more beautiful Ranking the fight scenes of The Matrix trilogy Ghost Recon: Breakpoint – We speak with executive producer Nouredine Abboud on dialling up the tension for survival behind enemy lines Ghost Recon Breakpoint–Hands-on with Single-Player Story and PVE Here's everything new that DC Comics still has in store for 2019 Spyro Reignited Trilogy – Switch review: Fun with fire Critical Hit's video game review wrap-up for August 2019 Spilling the beans on the best of Gamescom Blair Witch Review: Brash Subtlety We review Leon Schuster's HEY BOKKE! Rugby World Cup 2019 song, so that you don't have to suffer Best of Gamescom: Brad's personal Highlights The best comic book covers of the week – 02 September 2019 Here's everything new that Image Comics still has in store for 2019 Pokémon Masters is a great bridge between the casual and hardcore side of pocket monsters Children of Morta Review: Blood is Thicker than Corruption Weekend box office – Angel Has Fallen closes out summer season on top Critical Hit's Best of Gamescom Awards Joker review round-up: Joaquin Phoenix turns in Oscar-worthy performance in "insane masterpiece" AEW All Out 2019 – All the match results Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Review– Fascinating but flawed Bonus DVD Content The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Critical Hit as an organisation. Last Updated: September 6, 2019 Share this:

'MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order': Upcoming Free Update Will Include New Outfits - Marvel Entertainment Posted: 27 Aug 2019 12:00 AM PDT MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order, exclusively available on the Nintendo Switch system, dropped last month, and we're stoked to announce a free new update hitting the game! Previously announced at SDCC 2019, new playable characters Cyclops and Colossus will arrive as part of the free update to the game on August 30, with alternate outfits for all playable characters in the game after launch through early 2020. As seen in the latest episode of Marvel Minute, we just revealed that free outfits for Spider-Man (Symbiote Suit), Hulk (Planet Hulk), and Captain Marvel (Ms. Marvel) will also be hitting the game later this week in the August 30 update! [RELATED: First DLC Pack for 'MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order' Expansion Pass Launches September 30] MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order is available in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch now at a suggested retail price of $59.99. For more information about the game, visit https://marvelultimatealliance3.nintendo.com Remember that Nintendo Switch™ features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/. *Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately. **Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online

The Best Games Of 2019 (So Far) | Movies - Empire Posted: 06 Sep 2019 08:25 AM PDT Away from the big screen and the small screen, 2019 has given us a raft of brilliant videogames – from addictive puzzlers, to sharp first-person shooters, immersive RPGs and more. The games industry continues to produce captivating AAA titles with all kinds of impressive bells and whistles and gorgeously-crafted indie titles, offering compelling interactive storytelling, emotional arcs, inventive new mechanics and more – and to celebrate, we've put together a list of the best games of 2019 (so far). Whether you're after a thrilling VR trip into the Star Wars universe, a chance to create the most devilish Super Mario level of all time, or a time-sapping battle royale showdown, it's a diverse list with something for everyone. Take a look at the full list in the gallery below. View Gallery15 photos 1 of 15 15) Astral Chain There's a lot going on in PlatinumGames' latest, from the speedy action combat that Bayonetta fans will expect from the developer, to a deeper and more complex world you'll need to explore while solving supernatural crimes. That the world blends cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic influences and partners you with interdimensional invaders to do battle, only adds to the madness of it all. Thankfully, the jigsaw of ideas and systems pieces together into a manifestly brilliant experience. Nintendo's newest franchise is immediately one of its finest. 15) Astral Chain There's a lot going on in PlatinumGames' latest, from the speedy action combat that Bayonetta fans will expect from the developer, to a deeper and more complex world you'll need to explore while solving supernatural crimes. That the world blends cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic influences and partners you with interdimensional invaders to do battle, only adds to the madness of it all. Thankfully, the jigsaw of ideas and systems pieces together into a manifestly brilliant experience. Nintendo's newest franchise is immediately one of its finest. 14) A Plague Tale: Innocence Every so often, a game comes along seemingly out of nowhere, and absolutely dazzles. Asobo Studios' stealthy adventure is one such title – set in the plague-ridden, war-torn France of the middle ages, its tale of orphaned aristocrats Amicia and her sickly younger brother Hugo is at turns thrilling, shocking, and heart-wrenching, but consistently engaging. A mix of environmental puzzles, crafting, and stealth serves up enough variety to keep players hooked, while the ability to play with original French dialogue and English subtitles makes it all the more immersive. 13) Tom Clancy's The Division 2 Ubisoft's tactical shooter/RPG series shifts focus from New York to Washington DC for this sequel, tasking your customisable Division agent to restore order in the American capital, now split between three warring factions. The open-world environment is bigger and more vertical than in 2016's The Division, the class and perk systems are more versatile, and the endgame content – once you've finished the main story campaign – is actually fun, keeping you coming back for more. We're still not sure what, exactly, Tom Clancy has to do with anything, beyond the politics and fetishisation of guns, but that doesn't detract from this being a huge improvement on its predecessor. 12) Kingdom Hearts III There was no way Kingdom Hearts III would live up to hype – it had more than a decade's worth of fan expectations weighing on it. Despite this, the conclusion to the series' core trilogy is a brilliant accomplishment, introducing a host of new worlds based on fan-favourite Disney films, while tying up a story that has stretched over three console generations. While that conclusion itself is cathartic, it's the journey getting there that makes this a joy, with improved, flashier battles, a gorgeous musical score, and surprisingly heartfelt moments. Unlikely to be the last Kingdom Hearts ever, but a hell of a closer for what's come before. 11) Vader Immortal VR is still uncharted territory for many gamers, but if anything can make the case to invest in the kit necessary, it's Vader Immortal. Putting players literally in the boots of a smuggler drawn into a certain Sith Lord's web on the volcanic Mustafar, this blends a captivating story with tactile interaction with the world. Whether its clambering through a vent to escape guard droids, shooting down Stormtroopers, or the inevitable lightsaber combat, it's a none-more-immersive journey into the Star Wars universe. A near-perfect addition to the saga. 10) Cadence of Hyrule Mashing up the timeless adventuring of The Legend of Zelda with the rhythm-action mechanics of indie darling Crypt of the NecroDancer shouldn't work, but almost magically this crossover elevates both its constituent halves. It's more than a reskin of NecroDancer with Zelda characters – bringing in Zelda's overworld, enemies, and familiar power-ups such as the hookshot make it feel a natural addition to the long-running Nintendo series, while the music blends classic Zelda tracks with the chiptune beats of NecroDancer to create some absolute earworms. An unexpected delight. 9) Trials Rising Ubisoft's stunt racing series has always been a delight. Navigating its madcap assortment of obstacle-filled courses with a motorbike all too beholden to physics strikes a near-perfect balance between skill and puzzle-solving, while rewarding even abject failure with hilarious crashes and jubilant explosions. Rising is the pinnacle of the series to date though, packing in some of the most inventive courses yet and bolstering them with a ridiculously detailed suite of creation tools to make and share your own tracks. Best of all is the new local multiplayer 'Tandem' mode, where two players share control of the bike's momentum and the rider's position – it's glorious chaos, making Trials Rising a perfect party game. 8) Total War: Three Kingdoms The Total War series rarely disappoints, and Three Kingdoms is no exception. Kicking off at the fall of the Han Dynasty – around 1800 years ago – Creative Assembly's incredibly detailed offering takes players through the real world events that followed, and sprinkles in enough poetry, romanticism, and heroic myth to keep things interesting. It makes for one of the more approachable entries in the series, but still gives purists the chance to play a more hardcore, historically accurate mode. A high point for the series – and the strategy genre. 7) Metro Exodus Abandoning the claustrophobic confines of Russia's subways was a risk for the Metro series, but it turns out expanding to an open world was the literal breath of fresh air the series needed. Coming hot on the heels of the flawed Fallout 76, Metro Exodus offers a more serious take on the post-apocalyptic genre, with protagonist Artyom seeking new hope – and more survivors – by embarking on a fraught journey to the far east. Greater gameplay freedom, improved crafting, fearsome new enemies – both radioactive mutants and complex human factions – and a deeper, more emotional narrative make Exodus the pinnacle of the series to date. 6) Mortal Kombat 11 Story is rarely important to fighting games but as Mortal Kombat has evolved, its bonkers narrative has become an integral part of its appeal. Here, a mix of temporal demiurges, time loops, and good old fashioned grudges provide a gloriously exaggerated framework on which to hang MK11's hilariously over-the-top, gore-laden fights. Thankfully, the battles themselves are the best the series has seen, with surprisingly advanced technical features allowing you to control the ebb and flow of fights, use the environment to your advantage in sadistically inventive ways, and unleash brutal Fatal Blows mid-scrap. Throw in a captivating 'Krypt' mode to explore and a rapidly expanding roster of fan-favourite crossover characters via DLC, and you have the best Kombat yet. 5) Apex Legends With the battle royale genre so dominated by Fortnite and PUBG, the surprise release of free-to-play Apex Legends with no prior announcement or hype seemed doomed to fail. Instead, the unexpected launch turned out to be a dynamo, giving the genre a shot in the arm by providing something new – recognisable characters. The heroes here have personality and unique skills, giving the game a dash of Overwatch's flair and helping it stand apart from the competition. Plus, its connections to developer Respawn's Titanfall universe make it feel part of something bigger. 4) Super Mario Maker 2 Like many of Nintendo's Wii U titles, the original Super Mario Maker didn't get the love it deserved on that underappreciated hardware, making this enhanced sequel for the Switch the first chance many players will have had to serve as architect of Mario's woes. With a plethora of design tools cribbed from the versatile plumber's 2D history and a startlingly thorough tutorial, you'll soon be creating intricate platforming courses. Even better: thanks to its robust story mode and a near-infinite supply of user-designed courses to download, Super Mario Maker 2 stands as one of the best single player platformers even for those without a creative bone in their bodies. 3) Fire Emblem: Three Houses Nintendo's fantasy strategy series has been largely confined to the handheld confines of the DS or 3DS for the last few years, but Three Houses takes advantage of the Switch's power to deliver a bigger, bolder Fire Emblem suited to the big screen. With more character development and relationship management between battles, plus enhanced tactics, new units, and a fresh battalion system on the field, it's the most technically impressive entry in the series yet. And of course, being on Switch, it's still suited to handheld play, so anyone used to warring on the go can still get their portable fix of fantasy conflict. 2) Sekiro Take Dark Souls, swap the gothic fantasy setting for Sengoku Era Japan, and add in a stronger story and even better combat. The result? One of From Software's best games in years. While Souls purists may balk at the concessions made to bring new players up to speed, Sekiro isn't any easier for being more accessible. Instead, the mix of samurai swordplay, stealth, and shinobi gadgets made possible by the eponymous hero's prosthetic arm afford players more freedom in how to navigate and conquer this stunning world. It's Souls-style gameplay, refined for the better, and a masterpiece of modern gaming. 1) Resident Evil 2 What was arguably the best instalment in the original run of Resident Evil games got even better with January's modern remake. Along with the visual overhaul you'd expect 20 years later, Capcom's upgrade expanded on the PS1 version's story, improved the sound design, and introduced free movement for player characters rather than the outdated 'tank' controls. The result? A terrifying re-imagining that will stand the test of time for another 20 years at least. Read the Best Films Of 2019 (So Far) and the Best TV Shows Of 2019 (So Far).

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