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Diablo 4 Season 2 update patch notes – Unique Items, Legendary Aspects and more | Gaming | Entertainment
Diablo 4 developer Blizzard is about to unleash Season 2 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Battle.net and Steam. The new Diablo 4 season has an October 17 release date and a 6pm BST UK launch time. The new season will be accompanied by a brand new Battle Pass, complete with a huge selection of new items and rewards. However, judging by the reaction to the previous season’s changes, most fans will be looking out for the balance changes and gameplay tweaks, which you can see in the patch notes below.
According to Blizzard, The Butcher’s Cleaver’s damage to crown controlled enemies has increased by 160%, while the free duration of the Frostburn has increased by 70%.
Balance changes have also been made to The Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Rogue and Sorcerer. This includes increased damage, longer durations for abilities and faster cooldown periods.
Elsewhere, the Smoldering Ashes Tiers now auto-redeem in the Battle Pass, while the level requirements have been reduced.
“700 Platinum, previously 666 Platinum, can now be acquired from Tiers in the Premium Battle Pass,” Blizzard explains.
You can check out highlights from Diablo 4 update 1.2.0 below, including a look at Unique Items, Legendary Aspects and Paragon Glyphs.
Diablo 4 Season 2 update patch notes…
Unique Items
• Tassets of the Dawning Sky (Generic Unique Pants): When you take damage from a Non-Physical damage type, you gain +6-10% Maximum Resistance to that damage type for 6 seconds. This effect can only apply to one damage type at a time.
• Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty (Barbarian Unique Helm): When you gain Berserking while already Berserk, you have a 40-60% chance to become more enraged granting 15% (multiplicative damage) [x] increased damage, 2 Fury per second, and 10% Cooldown Reduction.
• Dolmen Stone (Druid Unique Amulet): Casting Boulder while Hurricane is active will cause your boulders to rotate around you.
• Scoundrel’s Leathers (Rogue Unique Chest): While you have unlimited Energy from Inner Sight, your Core Skills have a 60-80% chance to spawn Caltrops, Poison Trap, or Death Trap.
• Blood Moon Breeches (Necromancer Unique Pants): Your Minions have a 3-7% chance to curse enemies. Enemies affected by at least 1 of your curses take 70% [x] (multiplicative damage) increased Overpower damage from you.
• Blue Rose (Sorcerer Unique Ring): Lucky Hit: Damaging an enemy has up to a 30% chance of forming an exploding Ice Spike, dealing 0.25-0.35 Cold damage. Triple this chance if the enemy is Frozen.
• Godslayer Crown (Generic Unique Helm): When you Stun, Freeze, or Immobilize an Elite enemy, or damage a Boss, it pulls in nearby enemies. You deal 30-60% [x] increased damage to them for 3 seconds. This effect can only occur once every 12 seconds.
• Flickerstep (Generic Unique Boots): Each enemy you Evade through reduces your active Ultimate Cooldown by 2-4 seconds, up to 10 seconds.
• Tibault’s Will (Generic Unique Pants): You deal 20-40% [x] increased damage while Unstoppable and for 4 seconds after. When you become Unstoppable, gain 50 of your Primary Resource.
• X’Fal’s Corroded Signet (Generic Unique Ring) Lucky Hit: Your damage over time effects have up to a 50% chance to erupt, dealing 5.0-6.0 damage of the same type to Nearby enemies.
• Soulbrand (Unique Generic Chest): Your Healing Potion no longer Heals instantly, instead it grants a Barrier for 200% of the healing for 4 seconds. While you have a Barrier, you gain 10-20% Damage Reduction.
• Banished Lord’s Talisman (Unique Generic Amulet): After you spend 300 of your Primary Resource, your next Core Skill is guaranteed to Overpower. Your Critical Strikes that Overpower deal 80-120% [x] increased damage.
Legendary Aspects
The Aspect below can be found on Boots and Amulets.
• Aspect of Slaughter (Generic Mobility Aspect): You gain 20% Movement Speed. Lose this bonus for 2.5-5 seconds after taking damage.
The Aspects below can be found on Amulets, Gloves, Rings, and Weapons.
• Aspect of Elements (Generic Offensive Aspect): Gain 20-30% (additive damage) [+] increased damage to a set of damage types for 7 seconds. This effect alternates between 2 sets:
– Fire, Lightning, and Physical.
– Cold, Poison, and Shadow.
• Wanton Rupture Aspect (Barbarian Offensive Aspect): Your Rupture does not remove the Bleeding damage from enemies. This can occur once every 30-40 seconds.
• Raw Might Aspect (Druid Offensive Aspect): After you hit 15 enemies with your Werebear Skills, your next Werebear Skill will deal 30-50% (multiplicative damage) [x] more damage and Stun enemies for 2 seconds.
• Aspect of Artful Initiative (Rogue Offensive Aspect): When you spend 100 Energy you release a cluster of exploding Stun Grenades that deal 0.2-0.3 total Physical damage and Stun enemies for 0.5 seconds. Your Grenade Skills deal 15% [x] more damage.
• Aspect of the Long Shadow (Necromancer Offensive Aspect): Lucky Hit: Your Shadow Damage Over Time effects have a 10-30% chance to generate 3 Essence. Damage from your Shadowblight Key Passive will always generate 2 Essence.
• Battle Caster’s Aspect (Sorcerer Offensive Aspect): Lucky Hit: When your Conjuration Skills hit you have up to a 30-40% chance to gain +1 Rank to your Conjuration skills for 12 seconds. This can stack up to 3 times.
Paragon Glyphs
The value ranges provided for the Paragon Glyphs below reflect them at Level I and at their maximum of Level 21.
Barbarian
• Twister
– For every 5 Strength purchased within range, your Dust Devils deal 13.2-39.6% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: You deal 13% [x] increased damage for 4 seconds after creating a Dust Devil.
• Rumble
– For every 5 Strength purchased within range, your Earthquakes deal 13.2-39.6% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: You deal 10% [x] increased damage to Crowd Controlled enemies and Bosses for each active Earthquake.
Druid
• Electrocution
– For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, your Lightning Bolts and Dancing Bolts deal 13.2-39.6% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: Enemies damaged by your Lightning Bolts or Dancing Bolts take 20%[x] increased damage from you for 5 seconds.
• Tectonic
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, your Earth Skills gains 3.0-14.9%[+] Critical Strike Damage.
– Additional Bonus: You gain 15% [+] Lucky Hit Chance.
Necromancer
• Exhumation
– For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, your Corpse skills deal 3.3-13.9%[+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: Consuming a Corpse Fortifies you for 4% of your Maximum Life and grants 4% Damage Reduction for 4 seconds.
• Desecration
– For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, your Desecrated Ground deals 19.8-59.4% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: While standing in your Desecrated Ground, you deal 15%[x] increased Shadow Damage.
Rogue
• Explosive
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, your Stun Grenades deal 13.2-39.6% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: Dropping a Stun Grenade grants you 10% Damage Reduction for 2 seconds.
• Nightstalker
– For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, your deal 2.0-9.9% [+] increased Shadow damage.
– Additional Bonus: Entering Stealth reduces the active cooldown of Shadow Imbuement by 4 seconds.
Sorcerer
• Stalagmite
– For every 5 Intelligence purchased within range, your Ice Spikes deal 2.0-9.9% [+] increased damage.
– Additional Bonus: Your Ice Spikes gain 10% [+] Critical Strike Chance.
• Invocation
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, your Conjuration Skills gain 7.9-27.7% [+] Critical Strike Damage.
– Additional Bonus: Enemies damaged by your Conjuration Skills deal 1% reduced damage to you for 6 seconds, stacking up to 12%.
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Atomfall early access release time, date and how to get free PSN credit with a Deluxe copy | Gaming | Entertainment
Just a couple of months after the launch of Sniper Elite Resistance, UK studio Rebellion is back with another big new release for PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Atomfall is a new narrative-driven survival game set in the English countryside. The Standard Edition of the game has a March 27 release date on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (via Epic and Steam). However, customers who pre-order the Deluxe Edition can actually begin their adventure three days early.
The Atomfall early access period has a March 24 release date and a 2pm GMT release time for fans living in the UK.
The Atomfall Deluxe Edition comes with a few additional in-game bonuses, including basic and enhanced supply bundles to make the early stages a little more manageable. That’s on top of an unreleased Story Expansion, titled The Wicked Isle.
While the Deluxe Edition has a £74.99 price tag on consoles, PlayStation customers can actually nab some free store credit by visiting CD Keys.
At the time of writing, the online retailer is selling £80 PlayStation Store cards for just £74.99. This means you can get the Atomfall Deluxe Edition and have an additional £5 of PSN credit to put towards another game.
After purchasing a top-up card from CD Keys, the retailer will send you a link with the code that can redeemed on the PlayStation Store.
Once you’ve added the credit to your PlayStation account, you can pick up Atomfall Deluxe Edition, or use it to purchase another game.
If you’re playing on Xbox, then it’s worth noting that the Atomfall Standard Edition is launching as a day-one release on Game Pass Ultimate on March 27.
Inspired by the likes of Fallout, Wicker Man and The Quatermass Experiment, Atomfall takes place five years after the Windscale nuclear disaster in Northern England.
Your character wakes up in a bunker with no memory of how they got there and no idea how to escape. Players will need to explore the surrounding countryside for information, following leads and bargaining with other survivors for vital supplies.
Rebellion explains more: “A fictional reimagining of a real-world event, Atomfall draws from science fiction, folk horror, and Cold War influences to create a world that is eerily familiar yet completely alien.
“The picturesque British countryside, with rolling green hills, lush valleys, and rural villages belie the dangers that await you. Navigate cult-controlled ruins, natural caves, nuclear bunkers and more as you explore this dense, foreboding world.”
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Freddie Mercury’s favourite songs include an Elvis Presley classic fro | Music | Entertainment
Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, was a man of eclectic tastes, and his musical influences spanned far and wide. Known for his unmatched vocal range and electrifying stage presence, Mercury drew inspiration from pop, soul, opera, and even the vibrant sounds of classic 1950s rock ‘n’ roll.
In a playlist compiled by his Queen bandmates, which sheds light on Mercury’s favourite songs, one classic stands out: the iconic Elvis Presley hit ‘Jailhouse Rock’.
The track, which Elvis Presley recorded in 1957, quickly became a defining anthem of early rock ‘n’ roll. Its infectious rhythm, catchy lyrics, and undeniable energy made it a classic that captured the essence of Presley’s musical style – a blend of rebellion, charisma, and raw power.
Mercury was known for his larger-than-life performances, and his admiration for Presley was no secret. In 1979, the Queen frontman wrote ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, a song which bandmate Brian May later confirmed is “Freddie’s tribute to Elvis in a way”. He added: “Freddie was very fond of Elvis.”
While Jailhouse Rock holds a special place in Freddie Mercury’s heart, it wasn’t the only song that shaped his musical identity. From ‘Kashmir’ by Led Zeppelin to ‘Respect’ by Aretha Franklin, Freddie’s tastes were anything but predictable.
Songs like ‘I Get Around’ by The Beach Boys and ‘Woman in Love’ by Barbra Streisand highlight his love for both upbeat pop anthems and more emotive ballads, while ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting’ by Elton John reflects his affinity for high-energy rock and roll.
Another Elvis classic, ‘Love Me Tender’, also earned a spot on Freddie’s list of favourites. Released in 1956, the ballad is an adaptation of the Civil War-era song ‘Aura Lea’ and has since been featured in at least 20 films.
Here are the top 25 of the 60 songs on the playlist of Freddie Mercury’s favourite songs, as selected by his Queen bandmates, his former PA Peter Freestone, and author and band friend Jim Jenkins:
• ‘Africa’ – Toto
• ‘Kashmir’ – Led Zeppelin
• ‘I Get Around’ – The Beach Boys
• ‘Careless Whisper’ – Wham!
• ‘Jailhouse Rock’ – Elvis Presley
• ‘Woman in Love’ – Barbra Streisand
• ‘Relax’ – Frankie Goes to Hollywood
• ‘Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting’ – Elton John
• ‘I Just Don’t Know What to Do With Myself’ – Dusty Springfield
• ‘Respect’ – Aretha Franklin
• ‘Rock With You’ – Michael Jackson
• ‘Unchained Melody’ – The Righteous Brothers
• ‘Make It Easy on Yourself’ – The Walker Brothers
• ‘Carnival is Over’ – The Seekers
• ‘Please Don’t Tease’ – Cliff Richard
• ‘Love Me Tender’ – Elvis Presley
• ‘Imagine’ – John Lennon
• ‘Billie Jean’ – Michael Jackson
• ‘Take My Hand, Precious Lord’ – Mahalia Jackson
• ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman’ – Aretha Franklin
• ‘Goin’ Back’ – Dusty Springfield
• ‘Vesti La Giubba’ – Carreras, Domingo, Pavarotti, and Mehta
• ‘Little Red Corvette’ – Prince
• ‘Pull Up to the Bumper’ – Grace Jones
• ‘D’amore Sull’ali Rosee’ – Giuseppe Verdi.
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InZOI Creative Studio release time and full launch date – how to play without a code | Gaming | Entertainment
New Sims rival InZOI is giving players the chance to sample part of the game for free ahead of the early access release.
The InZOI Creative Studio lets players create their own character (Zoi) and design a home. It made its debut on March 20, but only for fans who received a code by watching a stream.
Publisher Krafton is now opening the Creative Studio up to all fans, meaning you can download and enjoy the creation tool simply by visiting the Steam Store and adding it to your library.
The InZOI Creative Studio has a March 23 release date and a midnight GMT release time for fans living in the UK.
InZOI will enter full early access on March 28, complete with three open-world environments to explore and customise.
Success in the game revolves around meeting the needs of your characters, including hunger, hygiene, bathroom, fun, social, energy, sleep, and recognition.
Players can also fully build and customise their environments, which includes creating your own furniture.
InZOI will cost $39.99 during Early Access (UK pricing is yet to be revealed), which includes all updates and downloadable content until it launches in full.
As for InZOI Creative Studio, the demo has been given a small update since March 20. You can check out the patch notes below.
InZOI Creative Studio patch notes…
Installation/Launch Issues
• Fixed an issue where launching the game on Intel integrated graphics cards with 128 MB VRAM will occasionally show an error message related to DirectX 12.
• The message “Insufficient video memory to run the game.” will now be displayed when video memory is insufficient.
• Fixed an issue where certain text would not appear when the game language was set to Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or Japanese.
• Fixed an issue where the game could not be saved if the save file name was not entered.
• Fixed an issue where the “Canvas Under Construction” page would occasionally appear on the lobby tablet.
• Fixed an issue where physical memory and the page file would be rapidly consumed due to sudden spikes in usage.
• Fixed an issue where unsupported resolutions were being applied in windowed mode.
• Fixed an issue where unnecessary large files were being uploaded along with creations on Canvas.
Build Studio Issues
• Fixed an issue where players could control the Zoi character outside of Build Mode under certain conditions.
• Fixed an issue where the data could not be saved when selecting “Save and Exit”.
• Fixed an issue where 3D objects would not retain their appearance when returning to the last saved property.
• Adjusted certain property presets.
• Fixed an issue where the “Needs” and “Skills” pop-ups would appear immediately upon entering Build Studio.
• Fixed an issue where the UI would occasionally disappear when uploading to Canvas.
• Fixed an issue where pressing ESC while using the 3D Printer would turn off lighting effects, resulting in a dark screen.
Character Studio Issues
• Fixed an issue where a Zoi’s torso would disappear when opening 3D Printer Decorations with all outfits hidden.
• Fixed an issue where the chin gizmo appeared far from the chin during facial customisation.
• Fixed an issue where the torso would disappear during certain steps on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti systems.
• Fixed an issue where wristwatch accessories displayed overlapping textures.
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