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Halo: The Master Chief Collection finally shows the aliens some love
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/halo-the-master-chief-collection-finally-shows-the-aliens-some-love/
Next week, Halo: The Master Chief Collection is putting a long-overdue spotlight on the Sangheili, with new alien armours and a rainbow of energy sword colours arriving with Season 7: Elite.

Todd Howard says focusing on fewer platforms will mean better games
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/todd-howard-says-focusing-on-fewer-platforms-will-mean-better-games/
Now that Bethesda is part of the Microsoft family and Starfield will be released exclusively on PC and Xbox, Todd Howard spoke to the Telegraph about what that means from a development standpoint. "By focusing on those platforms, you really get to lean in a lot on making it the best it can be for those systems,” he said. That isn't unreasonable, as developing for PC and Xbox means the team won't have to make sure their game adapts to Playstation hardware, although Howard doesn't specifically mention Sony's console with the statement.
>> I don't know if they'll be better or not, but they *may* be less buggy.

Arma 3's newest DLC simulates a Cold War clash in Czechoslovakia
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/arma-3s-newest-dlc-simulates-a-cold-war-clash-in-czechoslovakia/
In April, Arma 3 went to Vietnam with the S.O.G. Prairie Fire DLC that added a range of new weapons and vehicles from the era as well as a new map based on a fictionalized version of the Vietnam War's entire area of operations. New DLC released today, CSLA Iron Curtain, also takes players back into the past, but not quite as far and in an entirely different region: The 1980s border between Czechoslovakia and the Federal Republic of Germany.

Facebook to start testing ads in Oculus games
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/facebook-to-start-testing-ads-in-oculus-games/
Facebook is planning to begin sticking ads in Oculus Quest games and apps within a few weeks, using data pulled from users' Facebook profiles. Facebook detailed its plans in a blog post, saying that in-headset ads are "a key part of ensuring we’re creating a self-sustaining platform."
>> Another good reason to stay the hell away from Oculus.

Future Call of Duty: Warzone patch will make 'sweeping balance changes' to weapons and TTK
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/future-call-of-duty-warzone-patch-will-make-sweeping-balance-changes-to-weapons-and-ttk/
The latest patch notes for Call of Duty: Warzone Season 4 are up, noting the addition of a new limited-time event called Ground Fall, the Verdansk Resurgence Mini mode, Verdansk's new "Red Doors" (rumored to be a new fast-travel system), eight new LGBTQIA+ Pride flag Calling Cards, and a dirt bike.

Five Nights at Freddy's creator retires amid controversy over political donations
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/five-nights-at-freddys-creator-retires-amid-controversy-over-political-donations/
Scott Cawthon has announced that he is retiring, and will no longer work on the popular Five Nights at Freddy's games, a series he began seven years ago. On his website Cawthon wrote, "I've had a blessed, fulfilling, and rich career. I've been shown great kindness and I've tried to show great kindness in return. I've tried to make some good games (let the debate ensue), and I've witnessed the creation of possibly the most creative and talented fanbase on the planet."

Loop Hero's 1.1 update adds mid-game saves and a fast-forward button
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/loop-heros-11-update-adds-mid-game-saves-and-a-fast-forward-button/
Charming micro-RPG Loop Hero's first major update is here, and will finally let you save your progress in the middle of a run.
Dropping on Steam earlier this week, Update 1.1 arrives with several quality-of-life fixes to better manage your recursive roguelike runs. On top of the ability to save mid-run, a new speed up option lets you fast-forward expeditions at 4x speed, and play battles at a brisk 2.5x speed.

The demons in this Doom dating game are more kissable than killable
https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/the-demons-in-this-doom-dating-game-are-more-kissable-than-killable/
Snarling space marines aren't the only problem a hapless zombie has to deal with these days. After all, it's the Icon of Sin festival tomorrow, and you don't even have a date! Can you woo the demon of your dreams, or will Cyberdemon and his Hell Knight goons bully you out of this unholy high school party?
Released last week and brought to our attention by Waypoint, David Cooper's Doomed Love is a charming visual novel set in the blood 'n' guts underworld of Doom. With the Doomguy nowhere to be seen, you'll be busy trying to win the unbeating hearts of four utterly lovable demons.