Though it's getting great reviews and bringing even more people into the titular town of Silent Hill than the original Silent Hill 2 did, the beautifully harrowing remake suffers from a few technical hiccups. The most pressing of the bunch is a yet unpatched glitch that will stop players dead?? in their tracks.

Upon venturing into Broo??khaven Hospital, interacting with a seemingly harmless prompt in a porthole on the third floor of the hospital might accidentally teleport James to an inescapable a??rea. This will immediately soft-lock your progress.

Eurogamer warns that you should be able to reload to your last autosave and not have too much ??time wasted by this glitch. If the game didn't autosave your progress when it should have, or if the file got corrupted (both are unfortunate possibilities), you will have to load your last manual save.

It seems as if this glitch is triggered by interacting with the porthole after you've been to th??e rooftop, so the recomme?ndation here is that players ignore the interaction with the porthole if they have already reached the rooftop during that playthrough.

Either way, I recommend you perform manual saves regularly durin??g your playthrough and make sure to save right before reaching the roof.

There's still no word on when the Bloober team will fix this glitch (and some other performance issues), but the game's success and Konami's will to keep it rolling likely dictates the quick manifestation of a patch. Otherwise, you can install a bunch of mods already to improve your experience if yo??u're playing the game on PC.

You can now enjoy Silent Hill 2 on PlayStation 5 and on PC.

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Tower Bosses in Palworld are tough to take down due to their powerful skills and massive health pools. It sure would be great if you can capture them, right? Actually, as of now, you can use a glitch or exploit to capture tower bosses in Palworld.

The glitch seems to have been discovered by a user on Reddit a few days ago. Following the patch on January 25 for both Steam and Xbox versions, the exploit still exists. I managed to capture two Zoe & Grizzbolt Tower Bosses for my Palworld team using the glitch.

Steps to capture tower bosses in Palworld using a glitch

I would say the best thing about this glitch is how simple it is to pull off?. I attempted it four times and managed to capture two bosses, giving me a 50/50 chance to get away with it.

To get a boss on your team, you're going to have to break bad a bit. Your first step should be to go to a human town and assault one of the villagers or guards. This will give you a Wanted rating, making it s??o hostile PIDF Guards spawn around you. I suggest going to the Small Settlement to the west of the st?arting area:

Now that you're wanted, use the Fast Travel point to teleport to a Tower Boss and load into the boss? fight. It's okay ?to skip the cutscene! I managed to get the glitch to work without having to watch the whole clip.

Get close to the boss to manipulate the PIDF Guards t????o shoot the boss instead of you:

If you do it right, the boss' attention will move from you to the guards. At that moment, throw a Pal Sphere (any will do) at the boss' back?. Instead of a line saying that the boss is immune to capture, the exact opposite happens:

Congrats! You managed to capture yourself a Tower Bosses in Palworld using a glitch. You can add the boss to your team, and it'll come with the same skills and massive health pool. Zoe & Grizz??bolt, for example, have 30,550 health points. Reddit users have claimed you can follow the steps to capture every boss in the game.

You will need to eithe??r die or respawn after catching the boss to "reset," so to speak, and then go back and get your stuff. But for the power ?of catching a brand-new boss? Seems like a decent trade-off.

Naturally, I expect Pocketpair to eventually remove the exploit from the game. It'll probably be wise to do so before the team adds PvP mode. Then ?again, having a version of Pv?P with nothing but bosses clashing would be kinda killer.

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The never-ending clones of Darcel the bugged

If you're playing a Hardcore character on Diablo 4 and adventuring into the Act II region of Scosglen, beware of which side quests you do. In the town of Braestig, you will find a woman offering the side quest Stolen Artifice. The quest itself is simple enough: Head to the north and track down the bandit Darcel. Slay him and retri??eve a charm and bring it back to the quest giver.

The problem, however, is that Darcel is currently bugged. For some reason every time he respawns, about a dozen instances of Darcel appear. He is an elite mob with higher-than-normal base attack speed and has the ability to overpower you. With that many instances of him attacking you at once, you can very quickly find yourself unable to move and then dead before you can react. Obviously, on Hardcore the increased possibility of permanent death simply makes this side quest not even worth tackling. Even if you do not have the quest, the many copies of Darcel can spawn in the open world at the spot indicated on the map below.

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Is it worth attempting the side quest on Softcore?

Whe??n I encountered him on softcore in World Tier 1 I w??as able to pretty easily kite several copies of him around while slowly depleting each one's health pool. On World Tier 2 I was quickly surrounded and killed, so I certainly wouldn't recommend attempting it on this difficulty or higher.

Each copy of Darcel gives you the standard amount of experience you get for killing an elite mob. ?You may be able to get as much as half of a level or more for killing all of them. Realistically it doesn't feel worthwhile to purposefully farm him even with the glitch. You could probably get the same amount of experience or more by playing the game normally. Furthermore, he doesn't?? appear to drop anything special so you'd be better off farming elsewhere for better loot.

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EA hoping to restore 'around 40%' of affected files

Electronic Arts has addressed a major data storage glitch that has caused untold damage to the save data of many Madden 23 players. The glitch �which struck EA servers between Wednesday, December 28 and Thursday, December 29 �has corrupted the Franchise save files of many users, essentially dele??ting their ?custom leagues entirely.

"Unfortunately, if you logged into franchise leagues during this time, your data was affected due to a data storage issue that resulted in franchise files being corrupted," said EA in a statement. "We know how important your franchises are to you, and we are actively working on a fix to restore some files via a b?ac??kup as soon as possible."

However, EA noted that, unfortunately, many of the affected save files were beyond repair, and that, of all corrupted data, only around 40% of users would find their Franchise data salvageable. Thus, it is simp?ly a nerve-rattling case of "fingers crossed" for all those affected, as they wait to see whether their custom leagues �that they have no doubt poured many, many hours into curating �have been permanently wiped.

More information is expected from the EA tech team next week, and users are asked to keep a close watch on the official Madden 23 Twitter. Wishing you luck if this concerns you.

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The lizard's glide gets an upgrade

The vast, open world of Paldea is open for exploring. And if fast travel is too slow for you, then this latest Pokemon Scarlet and Violet glitch may be more your speed.

Players have been utilizing a trick that essentially turns your legendary, either Koraidon or Miraidon, into a fighter jet. This speed glitch started gaining popularity recently thanks to Twitter user @yuudainano, though they note that others discovered? it before their post gained tr?action.

Essentially, the idea is to dash and leap off a high point in Pokemon Scarlet / Violet. (I recommend the highest ??peak in Paldea, up in the snowy mountains.) Deploy the glider, then cut it and turn, then redeploy and whip Miraidon or Koraidon back around in the process.

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It's a bit tricky to get a handle on, and it takes a few repetitions to get going. I've only managed to get it working a couple times. But eventually, as the camera starts to pull back due to your increasing speed, you'll feel it. As players have shown, you can really get flying around Paldea using this Pokemon glitch.

What's the use of this glitch? Well, for one, it makes for some cool movement and flyover options. You can really get a sense of connected Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is as you blast through all the different areas, one after another. Players have also used it to get onto the barren east side of the map,?? where they theoriz??e some potential DLC may take place.

The open world of Pokémon

Really, though, it's just fun to see Koraidon and Miraidon zip around like they're in Ace Combat. I'm hopeful this one stays in, because the practical usage is pretty low—fas?t-trav?el is way easier than trying to take Air Koraidon around over and over—but the possible fun to be had is pretty high.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet only came out last month for the Nintendo Switch. But while Game Freak and Nintendo are working on polishing up the latest mainline Pokemon ga??me, it seems there may still be little secrets left to find in this world.

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This feels very wrong

Sometimes, in the effort to go fast, we don't ask if we should go fast. Case-in-point: a newly discovered Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater glitch that, when? properly executed, skips its infamous ladder sequence.

MGS3 and Tomb Raider speedrunner "apel" showcased the glitch on social media today. They approach the ladder, flipping through their menu as they go. Then, at the base, they do some wall-hu??gging, followed by a few menu selections.

Then, suddenly, Snake T-poses and rockets towards the camera. Rather than put hand over hand, foot over foot as the Snake Eater theme echoes?? througho?ut the maw below, he simply ascends.

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You can find the clip on Twitter here, and also on YouTube. In a follow-up tweet, apel clarifies that any three food items will work for the trick. It doesn't have to be snakes. They also say this ??is currently only possible in multi-segment runs, though they emphasize "currently."

Not for honor, but for you

I'm happy for the speedrunners, but wow. I did not know a man rocketing up a tunnel in a T-pose could make me feel emotions about the song Snake Eater.

The ladder sequence is probably one of the most famous parts of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, a ??game chock full of incredible moments. It's haunting, beautiful, and bizarre.

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When speedrunners have showcased MGS3 at events like Games Done Quick in the past, the ladder sequence has always been a fun lull. Maybe there will be a Snake Eater incentive at future events?

Silly qualms aside, it's always cool to see runners and glitch-hunters find new ways to break games. Sometimes, even casual players and streamers accidentally find new ways?? to go fast. And following the sometimes-rapid evolution of runs is always a good t??ime.

The la??dder may b?e skippable, but it will never be forgotten.

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A full lineup of cool new independent games

Today, Future of Play Direct organizer Glitch showcased a bunch of new and previously announced independent projects from some neat studios. It was all organized under the Future of Play ban??ner, running just ahead of tonight's Game Awards 2021.

The show featu??red a bunch of cool trailers, as well as some musical performances and updat??es. So without further ado, here's a quick recap of everything that was shown at today's Future of Play Direct.

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The show opened with some music from Spirit Swap: Lofi Beats to Match-3 To, an upcoming chill puzzle game. It's coming in 2022 and has a Steam page up for wishlisting, as well as a demo.

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Hidden Variable showcased Umbrella, a character coming to Skullgirls 2nd Encore and Mobile. She's in Early Access now. The developer also showed a little tease of Black Dahlia, the next fighter joining the roster in the ever-expanding Skullgirls universe.

Curses is coming in 2022, and looks like a mix of spells, magic, and grunge. It's definitely giving me Daria vibes.

Wander Stars, meanwhile, is mixing an Akira Toriyama-inspired art style with a build-your-own-attack Mad Libs-esque battle system. Definitely not like anything I've seen in recent memory. That's coming soon to Kickstarter.

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The gorgeous top-down action-RPG Midautumn also made an appearance. This one's been on my radar for a while, as it's working with some really cool concepts and influences. Think Hades, but about the Asia??n diaspora and also demons and stuff. That's available to wishlist on Steam.

One More Multiverse brought some tabletop to the Future of Play Direct, with a customiza?ble and modifiable set of tools for organizing your very own tabletop session. It's got a great style to it, and I imagine for those trying to organize long-d?istance play sessions, this definitely has some appeal.

Virtuoso Neomedia took over the stream to invite on s?ome musical?? guests, showcasing some of the music coming in its upcoming slate of games.

Next up was an ominous, foreboding trailer for The Wreck, which seems like it's going to be appealing to folks who like story-driven games. That's coming in Spring 2022, from Bury me, my love dev The Pixel Hunt and Kowloon Nights.

Glitchhikers: The Spaces Between brings an ominous, foreboding presence to driving alone at night. It's certainly got a look to it, and looks like it'll appeal to the folks that liked other taxi-narratives like Neo Cab. That's coming in 2022.

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If the thought of Max Payne taking on a horde of demons with a little influence from Alan Wake appeals to you, well, welcome to El Paso Elsewhere. Am I biased just because it's got a lil' Texas in the title? Absolutely. But the diving, dodging, and gun-blasting looks good too. That's available to wishlist on Steam.

That's also the first of two Strange Scaffold games shown today, as Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator also made an appearance. This management game about buying and trading organs on the interstellar black market is out now for PC and Xbox consoles, and is also a part of Xbox Game Pass. Also, I think it can use the Kinect? Kudos to a game using Kinect in 2021.

Hyper Gunsport is a competitive, well, gun sport featuring different teams, stages, and both l??ocal competitive gameplay and a single-player or co-op story mode. Blast the puck until it flies into the opponent's goal. Necrosoft and Hitcents are bringing the action to PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Switch in 2022.

The final montage featured a bevy ??of indies, so h??ere's the quick rundown if you're looking for more to add to your Steam wishlist:

• Unbeatable - D-Cell Games
• Sword of Symphony - Stephen Ddungu
• She Dreams Elsewhere - Studio Zevere
• Sail Forth - David Evans Games
• My Work Is Not Yet Done - Spencer Yan
• Venice 2089 - Safe Place Studio
• Beacon Pines - Hiding Spot Games
• High Elo Girls - Split Fate Studios
• Skatebird - Glass Bottom Games
• No Straight Roads - Metronomik
• Nour: Play With Your Food - Terrifying Jellyfish
• Roadout - Rastrolabs
• Super Space Club - GrahamOfLegend

The Glitch team is also hosting a Steam even?t from now through Dec. 16, featuring demos and the full? lineup from today's show.

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See more of the future of indies

Earlier this year, Glitch showcased several games in a stream presentation dubbed the Future of Play Direct. The organization is returning for another Direct, this time airi?ng just ahead of The Game Awards 2021 on Thursday.

The Future of Play Direct will air on Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. PT on Twitch, with a VOD being uploaded to YouTube later on. You can check out a teaser for th??e stream below:

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The last Future of Play Direct featured some pretty rad games, including the Nintendo Switch port of Umurangi Generation, D-Cell's stylish rhythm game Unbeatable, and Skullgirls. Its general aesthetic has been to go for a Toonami-era vibe, complete with '90s anime-inspired games and some lo-fi tunes. The show will be hosted by V-tuber Melios as well, and will feature musical guest?s and announcements alongside i??ts trailers and premieres.

For this event, Glitch is saying it will showcase over 25 ti?tles and feature studios like The P??ixel Hunt, Strange Scaffold, Future Club, Terrifying Jellyfish from Tj, D-Cell Games, and Necrosoft Games.

A special Steam event will also go live on Dec. 9, with fresh new game demos and?? discounts available. It seems like if you're on the lookout? for some rad new indie games to watch headed into the new year, this is a good place to find them.

The Game Awards 2021 will air later that evening on Dec. 9, with awards for both indie and major publisher games alike. You can find the full list of nominees here.

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Virtuoso Neomedia, Future Club, and Perfect Garbage will all receive support from the fund

In January, Glitch founder Evva Karr announced the Moonrise Fund—a new early-stage equity fund that would back people, not projects. Today, Moonrise revealed the three studios it will be backing with its fund, exhibiting a diverse and exciting group of talen??t that's getting a boost.

First up is Virtuoso Neomedia, a studio that has three different projects in the works, all in different genres. The pair of brothers leading it are working on futuristic sports game Raddminton, as well as Killer Auto and Zodiac XX.

You might recognize Future Club as the co-op studio made up of former Lab Zero employees. The team is still working on development of Skullgirls, as well as a secret unannounced project. In an interview with IGN about the?? Moonrise Fund, Future Club CEO Francesca Esquenazi teases that it's an original IP that's narrative-focused.

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Perfect Garbage, meanwhile, is the studio behind Love Shore that's also developing an unannounced genre mash-up that will center the perspectives of people of color and L??GBTQ+ individuals.

IGN interviewed the studio heads as well as Karr, and the main takeaway I had was that Moonrise is looking to do what it initially set out to: back people, not projects. While these studios already had games in development, all three we??re able to up their ambitions in some way thanks to the funding and support.

All three studios have very, very interesting projects on display. And it's nice to think that this support will let them not only make it all happen, but in a way that's better for themselves too. You can find the full interview with Moonrise and co. here.

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