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Watch Dogs: Legion PC players will have to be a little bit more patient before they explore London’s boroughs with friends, as the game’s online mode has been indefinitely delayed. Ubisoft revealed that certain GPUs were causing several game-crashing bugs, resulting in the delay.

“We’ve identified an issue in the PC version that can cause the game to crash for players with certain GPUs,” Ubisoft posted on Twitter. “The team is working on fixing the issue as quickly as possible, and in the meantime, we’ve made the decision to wait to launch the PC version until this is fixed. We will communicate the launch date as soon as possible.”

Ubisoft didn’t reveal which GPU was causing problems for the online mode or an exact timeframe for when the fix will be applied, but the multiplayer will still arrive on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, and PS5 on March 9.

This isn’t the first time that the multiplayer mode has been delayed. It was originally scheduled to arrive in December but was postponed so that Ubisoft could fix other lingering issues in the game’s single-player.

When it does arrive this week and eventually on PC, Watch Dogs: Legion’s multiplayer will be a separate offering entirely. You’ll need to rebuild your DeadSec faction from the ground up, but the grind will be made easier and there’ll be plenty of co-op missions, a Tactical Op mode, and PvP starring the game’s handy robotic hackers called Spiderbot Arena.

Dark Souls-style invasions are also coming to Watch Dogs Legion, which will let you sneak around as an NPC and steal data from other players.

Genshin Impact’s wintry Lantern Rite event has come to a close, and that means that the game’s development team is about to roll out their next event as part of the game’s upcoming 1.4 update. According to a post at the PlayStation Blog, the March 17 patch will add a new character to the game, and also introduce a spring-themed event in Mondstadt known as the Windblume Festival.

The Windblume Festival is described as a “cultural celebration of romance and passion,” perhaps similar to the real-world holiday of Valentine’s Day. Players can choose to spend time with the characters Barbara, Noelle, Bennett, and Chongyun, with each character having their own scenes and endings.

The event will also bring new minigames to Genshin Impact, including the archery-themed Bullseye Balloons, the gliding challenge Floral Freefall, and the bardic test Ballads of Breeze. Each minigame will support co-op play, and players will receive Festive Tour Tickets depending on their performance in each game that they can redeem for level-up materials. There’s also a randomized dungeon called the Peculiar Wonderland that’s designed to challenge players, and you can claim a new four-star bow called the Windblume Ode upon completing it.

In addition to the Windblume Festival, Genshin Impact’s 1.4 update will continue the game’s main story, which will delve further into the Traveler’s investigation of the Abyss Order. This includes an all-new domain, as well as a new four-star character, Rosaria, a Cryo-based polearm wielder with teleportation abilities. The update will also increase carry-limits on Original Resin and Condensed Resin, and grant players the ability to lower their World Level for progression purposes.

In other Genshin Impact news, the game reportedly made a staggering $874 million in microtransactions in its first five months. The game’s added the five-star pyro polearm user Hu Tao as the last character of its 1.3 update in late February.

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Another Monday has arrived, and that means we’re highlighting a new batch of great deals at major retailers such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. Mario Day isn’t until Wednesday, but you can already save on Nintendo Switch exclusives such as Super Mario Maker 2 and Luigi’s Mansion 3. PC gamers should definitely take a peek at Amazon’s Razer deals, which are available today only and feature the Razer Kraken Tournament edition headset, the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop, and much more. Make sure to check back tomorrow for more notable deals.

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We highlighted Devil May Cry 5’s Special edition last week, but this week it happens to be on sale for an even better price. The enhanced edition with new modes and a new playable character is available for $30 on PS5 and Xbox Series X at GameStop and Amazon.

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Ahead of Mario Day this Wednesday, some notable Nintendo Switch exclusives have been discounted to great prices at all major retailers. One of those games is Super Mario Maker 2, which is down to $39. Super Mario Maker 2 has a robust and intuitive course creator as well as a fun single-player campaign. Whether you want to try your hand at creating side-scrolling Mario levels or simply play the thousands of user creations, Super Mario Maker 2 is a blast.

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Luigi’s Mansion 3 is also on sale for $39. Once again, Luigi finds himself in a frightening situation after his friends go missing in a haunted hotel. Filled with clever puzzles and an abundance of charm, Luigi’s Mansion 3 is a stellar adventure that’s well worth checking out.

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If you’re looking for a fun party game to play with the whole family, Super Mario Party for Nintendo Switch is on sale for $39 at all major retailers this week. Super Mario Party includes several different competitive and cooperative multiplayer game modes.

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Mario Tennis Aces rounds out the Mario Day game deals for Nintendo Switch. The tennis sim includes a zany campaign filled with challenges, boss battles, and dynamic courts, and there’s also local and online multiplayer.

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PowerA is the most prolific third-party manufacturer of Nintendo Switch controllers, and right now you can save on one of the Super Mario designs. The Mario White edition is a wired controller featuring a picture of the Nintendo mascot on the right handle. It’s on sale for $17.82 at Amazon, which makes it a great option for those looking for cheap but solid controllers for multiplayer.

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Best Buy’s current Deal of the Day drops a great all-purpose laptop to a really good price. Normally $750, the Lenovo IdeaPad S340 is on sale for $550 today only. The S340 is ideal for work or school and features a 15-inch touchscreen display, AMD Ryzen 7 3700U CPU, 12GB of RAM, and a 512GB solid-state drive.

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Razer’s popular DeathAdder V2 gaming mouse is $20 off at Amazon today only. The DeathAdder is a wired mouse with eight programmable buttons, a 20K DPI optical sensor, and Chroma RGB lighting.

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The Razer Kraken Tournament edition wired gaming headset is on sale for a fantastic price at Amazon today. Regularly priced at $100, the Kraken is discounted to just $55. It has THX 7.1 surround sound and a retractable noise-canceling mic. Best of all, the Kraken is a universal headset that’s compatible with all major consoles, PC, and mobile devices.

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One of the best Razer keyboards on the market, the Razer Huntsman Tournament edition is a tenkeyless model focused on speed. It has linear optical switches and PBT keycaps for a fast, smooth feel. It also has Razer’s Chroma RGB lighting and fully programmable macros. The Razer Huntsman Tournament edition is on sale for $90 at Amazon today only, down from $130.

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If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop, the Razer Blade is one of the most stylish and best-performing options around. The Razer Blade 15 is $300 off at Amazon today only, dropping the price to $1,200. It has a 10th generation Intel Core i7 processor, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB solid-state drive.

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Xbox Director of Program Management Jason Ronald has made clear that there are unannounced Xbox games scheduled for release in 2021.

Speaking on an Iron Lords Podcast episode about the Xbox Series X and S, Ronald was asked what game he was most looking forward to in the year ahead, to which he replied, “Not all games that are releasing this year have been announced.”

While not specifically referencing Xbox Games Studios games, the remark has sparked speculation about whether Ronald is referring to games coming from Microsoft’s owned studios – or even its soon-to-be owned studios, given its acquisition of Bethesda has taken major steps forward over the weekend. Ronald didn’t elaborate on the point.

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The 2021 Xbox lineup already has heavy hitters like Halo Infinite and Psychonauts 2 on the way but, clearly, Microsoft is planning to add more to the roster. Interestingly enough, Xbox Marketing boss Aaron Greenberg recently said at the start of the month that there was “nothing coming soon” with regards to major game announcement events, so perhaps don’t expect these mystery games to be revealed in the extremely near future.

In other Xbox news, Series X, S and Xbox One are getting an upgraded browser that can seemingly play Google Stadia games. The Biden administration is currently reviewing the supply chains that are causing shortages in supply for the Xbox Series X and S, as well as the PS5.

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Several years after it was initially announced to be coming to consoles, competitive survival title Rust at last has a clear release window on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One — it’s coming this spring.

Though no specific date has been given, Double Eleven announced today that Rust’s console debut would take place this spring following an ongoing closed beta. It also showed off a new trailer illustrating the experience on console.

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Rust first launched on Steam back in 2013 but has recently seen a new surge in popularity due to numerous content creators picking the game up. It was first announced for consoles at the end of 2019 with a 2020 release window, but was delayed in 2021 due to challenges with remote working last year. It was rated by the ESRB on consoles in January, leading many to rightfully speculate that the console launch was imminent.

Just last month, Rust saw the addition of a new softcore mode to the game to help it appeal to more casual players — possibly a response to Rust’s increased popularity — while the game’s regular survival mode remains ruthless as ever.

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Correction: A previous version of this article cited the announcement as coming from original PC developer Facepunch, but the console version is being developed and published by Double Elven.

Rust has been having a breakout moment recently, finding popularity with Twitch streamers who were looking for a different spin on the survival game formula. The game is going to reach an even bigger audience when Rust launches on both Xbox One and PS4 very soon, with a release being announced for Spring 2021 on both platforms. A more specific release date has not yet been shared.

While that launch will span both last-gen PlayStation and Xbox platforms, there’s no word on a native current-gen release. However, backwards compatibility should allow you to play Rust on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

Rust is currently undergoing a closed beta for consoles that is expected to last a few weeks. Double Eleven is handling the console versions and previously worked on games like Prison Architect and Minecraft Dungeons. Double Eleven is also publishing the game, unlike the PC version, which is developed and published by Garry’s Mod studio Facepunch.

Rust didn’t exactly set the world on fire when it first launched, seeming to suffer from an identity crisis–for instance, the game originally had zombies before they were removed. We only gave it a 3/10 in our Rust review from 2018.

However, iteration and improvements have turned it into a much stronger game. You can take many different approaches to survival, from killing everyone in your path to working together as a group.

“The title has evolved from its earliest days as a primal-survival game to one that stands out among its competitors–featuring shockingly detailed worlds to explore and build in, filled with a variety of gameplay styles, weapons, crafts, and above all else: combat,” Double Eleven said in its announcement.

Huge streamers like Pokimane and Shroud helped to reignite interest in Rust in early January. It became one of the most-watched games on Twitch and even became one of the most popular games on Steam.