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Thursday news, part two:

Marvel Snap's latest update gives credit where it's due
https://www.pcgamer.com/marvel-snaps-latest-update-gives-credit-where-its-due/
The latest update for superhero card battler Marvel Snap includes new cards, balance changes, and new bundles in the store—but also a charming new feature not listed in the patch notes. As announced by senior producer Nicki Broderick on Twitter, you can now view the artist credits for any card you own. As it would in a comic book, it lists who did the pencil drawings, the inking, and the colours.

Starfield is getting a 'deep dive' showcase, but not until after this month's Xbox/Bethesda livestream
https://www.pcgamer.com/starfield-is-getting-a-deep-dive-showcase-but-not-until-after-this-months-xboxbethesda-livestream/
Microsoft has confirmed that a Developer Direct livestream for Xbox and Bethesda will take place on January 25, giving fans a look at what's cooking in games including Forza Motorsport, Minecraft Legends, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Redfall.

Today, Bungie is finally solving one of Destiny 2's biggest pain points
https://www.pcgamer.com/today-bungie-is-finally-solving-one-of-destiny-2s-biggest-pain-points/
Buildcrafting in Destiny 2 can be a complicated beast, especially after this year's big rework of the game's subclasses. While you can go a long way just equipping an exotic armour piece that compliments your chosen subclass element, the real depth is in fleshing out your setup with armour mods. (...)
The problem with that depth, at least up to now, is that it required you to actually own the mods needed for the best version of each build. (...)
Luckily that all changes today, as announced last night in a tweet from the Destiny 2 account.

I can't believe I'm saying this again but Skull and Bones is delayed again
https://www.pcgamer.com/i-cant-believe-im-saying-this-again-but-skull-and-bones-is-delayed-again/
I won't tell you to stop me if you've heard this one before, because I know full well that you've heard this one before: Skull and Bones, Ubisoft's game of high-seas shenanigans in the golden age of piracy, has been delayed again, and is now expected to be out sometime after April 1.

Ubisoft is having a bad time, cancels more unannounced games as its share price plunges
https://www.pcgamer.com/ubisoft-is-having-a-bad-time-cancels-more-unannounced-games-as-its-share-price-plunges/
Ubisoft announced earlier today that Skull and Bones is delayed yet again, and naturally we took the opportunity to have some fun with it. But word of the delay came as part of a much larger update reflecting real trouble at the company: Ubisoft is struggling, and has opted to cancel three more unannounced projects in order to focus on its existing brands and live services.
>> Ubisoft needs to start focusing on what does right and forget a bit about new trends.

A new MechWarrior game is coming in 2024
https://www.pcgamer.com/a-new-mechwarrior-game-is-coming-in-2024/
More than three years after the release of MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries, Piranha Games president Russ Bullock has revealed in an interview with the NoGutsNoGalaxy podcast that an all-new singleplayer Mechwarrior game is currently in development.

Final Fantasy 14's zen farming mode had an unexpected inspiration
https://www.pcgamer.com/final-fantasy-14s-zen-farming-mode-had-an-unexpected-inspiration/
When Final Fantasy 14's Island Sanctuary was introduced in Patch 6.2, it was a great escape from all the stress of savage raiding and saving the world. Gathering materials, petting animals and building cool structures to relaxing music is exactly the kind of wind-down a Warrior of Light needs. On the surface, you'd assume i's a mode inspired by the likes of Animal Crossing, Harvest Moon, and Stardew Valley. Right?

Everquest designer leaves Amazon Games after six years and no games
https://www.pcgamer.com/everquest-designer-leaves-amazon-games-after-six-years-and-no-games/
John Smedley, the former president of Sony Online Entertainment and co-creator of Everquest, is to leave his role as head of Amazon Games' San Diego studio. "After a lot of thought, I've decided it's time for me to try my hand at something new" wrote Smedley in an email to staff obtained by Bloomberg.